Damonjames

Thanks for the prompt replies. Sounds to me like I found and excuse to have another bass ;-) Bit of a pain if you just want to jam along to a track at home though.

Hi chatters I always wondered why Duff From guns n roses and Jason from Metallica use Eb tuning? Can anyone shed some light on the theory behind this as I can't remember using Eb tuning when playing guitar to their stuff ( it was a while ago though!!) Cheers

Thanks for the posts. Iris definitely lactic acid burn as shortly after playing it goes away and there is no joint pain. Will try a warm up stretch and see how I go

Thanks for the reply, I already have my bass ( squire vintage modified) with a low action, it's to the point where I am getting fret buzz on the 20th fret when I play hard on g or a on the e string. I've thought about putting some more relief in the neck but then worry the higher frets will be harder to play as the will be further from the finger board

Hi all chatter's, I have a couple of technique related questions for you and any advice would be greatly appreciated. First off, about three months ago I started playing bass again after MANY years away. I was convinced this time I would learn to play properly because if I'm being honest the limits my poor technique asserted on me probably contributed to me stopping in the first place. Using good left hand technique I set about strengthening my fingers by doing lots of scales, but now I am finding if I play a repetitive walking bass style for a few minutes my hands burn like crazy! To the point where I lose dexterity and control. The easiest way to describe this burn is like doing a heavy shoulder weights work out one day then trying to do a boxing session the next day and your shoulders feel like they are on fire. ( I have done both and they feel the same) it burns in the muscles/ tendons between the fingers where they attach to the hand. Is this something I just have to persevere with or is something wrong? Next question is I seem to be having trouble playing an octave above say an g ( like a power chord with first and third fingers) on the e string or any lower than 3rd fret unless I have my bass up around my nipples. Now as an aspiring rock bassist this is obviously not a good look, but I do struggle at times with my short lady like fingers. Any advice greatly appreciated cheers.

Thanks for the info guys the amp i am looking at is 250 watts x 2 @ 4 ohms. Just looking to get best bang for buck out of it thinking along the lines of 4 ohm 410 on one side and 2 8 ohm 115's on the other side. Any thoughts??

Hi guys, forgive my ignorance and this may sound like a dumb question but here goes. I am researching a new amp purchase and with power ratings it will say 250 watts at 8 ohms or 500 watts at 4 ohms. Now if I was to run say 1 4x10 at 8 ohms (250 watts) would that relate to 1/2 the volume output as say 2 4x10 at 8 ohms each ( 4 ohm load at 500 watts) or 1 4x10 at 4 ohms (500 watts). Assuming of course that all cabs are suitably rated to handle power. I hope this makes some sense any help greatly appreciated