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Thanks, I'll try that. Any idea why this helps? BTW, I've been thinking of splurging out on some La Bella's. Any tips, suggestions, alternatives?

I've only have flats on one of my basses and they're fenders. They're find sound-wise, but I don't really get along with the feel of them. They're ok if my hands are dry or really sweaty, but when they're in that, in between, moist state, I find the flats grip like mad and prevent me sliding. Am I alone in this or can anyone with more flats experience recommend another make to try which don't have this drawback?

Excellent. (Note to self: check out more John Prine)

She hates my mama, she hates my daddy too She loves to tell me how much she hates the things I do (Lyle Lovett)

Welcome aboard Dan. Is that the Epi in your avatar? I'm not normally a fan, but that looks kinda cool.

[quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1442925026' post='2870561'] Nice, have you got matching outfits to go with each. A 5 stringer...that's what I need [/quote] "Nurse! This man seems to suffering from chronic GAS."

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1442678585' post='2868735'] I've tried lots of different basses over the last couple of years, some fantastic, some not so fantastic. I'm back to my USA Fender P Bass now, because it's very simple, it sounds great, it plays really well and it's just about the only bass that doesn't get in the way of my playing, or even my thinking about my playing - it doesn't make me wonder if there's something better out there I should be playing and it's good for ANY kind of music or genre. And for me that's the best bass there is. [/quote] And a Marathon? 😜

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1423065106' post='2680231'] Haven't bothered much with kc, as they were a bit before my time. Will have to get round to it. Does tony levin still do solo gigs? [/quote] What, is he reforming The Sunshine Band? "That's the way a-ha, a-ha, I.... (Pardon?)... I'll get me coat.

Seriously though, I hate photo sessions too. I'm not nervous, just deeply disintetested. Either I look miserable or like a grinning goon.

[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1442662349' post='2868578'] A photoshoot when I was younger and fitter, just keep this image in your head and you'll be smiling all day!! [/quote] Thanks for sharing that. True self sacrifice for the cause 😉

This Paul Simon song features Tony Levin on bass and I think the harmonica solo is Toots Thielemann. I love the transition to the bridge/chorus bit "Then the night turned cold..." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U078jX6Z6fo

A superb lyric, and what a voice? I've never even heard of him before. Thanks so much for that. I'm definitely going to check him out now.

Dunno. As far as I could see, mine was the first. Did you forget to press "Post", maybe?

[quote name='Tweedledum' timestamp='1422451122' post='2672794'] [url="https://flic.kr/p/qPHVgj"][/url] (Not pictured: Epiphone/Warmoth build aka "Warbird", 2 acoustic guitars) [/quote] I love the crystal radio in amongst the vintage amps, nice touch. Also the self-restraint, one of everything you need. And all absolute beauties. Hats off, Sir.

Lovely.

The most common one would be the Squier VM jazz fretless. There's loads of them kicking about between 150-200 quid. Here's the Thomann link: http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_vm_jazz_bass_fretless.htm

Off keys?

Sorry guys, I only cottoned on to this thread yesterday.

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1415663489' post='2602596'] Paloma Faith has a sister called Tugonma Lipth. [/quote] I actually cried with laughter when I read this.

Since when did needing have anything to do with it?

Hi Lukas, welcome to Basschat. I played the Grand Café in Lausanne eons ago. Do they still have live music there now? All the best Paul