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I would try and reply, sometimes I mean to and forget though, but I get sidetracked easily. I don't trust the message read thing. I know for a fact that a couple of times it's been wrong. Messages have shown as been read when they haven't been. That's maybe the problem with not being able to reply directly to a wanted advert, it'd be nice to be able to say "PM sent" on an advert. I don't get emails either for messages.

[quote name='Iain' timestamp='1442185891' post='2865049'] I've got two Mono straps - a long that's always on it's shortest setting and a short that's always on it's longest setting... I couldn't remember what size I'd got originally so got the short assuming the one I had was a medium. Anyway... On the shortest setting the short brings my Dingwall so the upper horn is around nipple height, on it's longest the bass sits on my hip - my preferred position. I'm 6' so I can see that a shorter player who wants the bass under their chin might find them long! They are the most comfortable straps I've used. Must get a medium next time... [/quote] I'm 6ft, but I find even the short Mono puts the bass down past my waist. With the added neck width of a 6 string bass, you end up putting a lot of stress on your fretting hand.

Is it possible to sit down for your gigs, and not use a strap ? I way prefer sitting down on gigs, but most of my gigs are jazz, so sitting down is acceptable. I went and splashed out on a really nice stool a few weeks ago, so I'm sitting, but it's actually more 'propped', because it's set quite high up, and I don't use a strap. I've got one of these, not cheap, but for me it's brilliant. [attachment=200680:71Vr8kuk1ZL._SL1500_.jpg] For straps you maybe want something that doesn't contort and sink into the muscle between your shoulder bones and your neck. I've used a comfort strap, and found that these really sink into this area, restricting the blood supply to your arm. A wide, padded leather strap, or a Mono (if they're not too long for you), is best.

I've mentioned this a couple of times recently, but try the Alexander technique, have a look on their website for a local teacher.

I have one of his tiny combos, it's a pretty amazing amp. I saw the new head on Facebook the other day, it does look interesting, I'll be in the market for a larger amp in a few weeks or so for a function band that I've joined. I was thinking of one of his bigger combos, but maybe a head and one of his cabs instead ?

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1442179612' post='2864996'] Depends on how you like your bass. I`ve got the long version and even then, at full stretch it`s only just long enough for me (can see how it`s set in my pic). [/quote] I think they're designed for the traditional rock bass positioning, as demonstrated in your photo. I like mine kind of just above waist height, which is more suitable for finger style playing. They are great straps though, just wish they were a bit shorter .

Problem with the Mono straps is they're very long, even the short length would be classed as long by other manufacturers.

Don't know if Trace Elliot counts as 'classic', but the one I played through recently sounded awful and weighed as much as a small family car, complete with a not so small family.

There isn't any [url="https://soundcloud.com/an-ending-ascend"]https://soundcloud.com/an-ending-ascend[/url]

There's a Spanish luthier called JCR, he makes some amazing, (and very Fodera'esque bases).

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1441726902' post='2861256'] I've seen a lot of horn players using [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clip-on-Light-Bright-Double-Flex-Reading-4-LED-Flexible-book-Lamp-AAA-Battery-/251955526587?hash=item3aa9b83bbb"]these[/url] (or something similar). [/quote] Great price, I like cheap Thanks.

[quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1441754008' post='2861579'] Rediculous price though Try this... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLIP-ON-Dual-Arm-LED-Reading-Stand-Light-Lamp-for-iPad-2-Kindle-3-3G-wifi-/221230247216?hash=item338259ad30"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item338259ad30[/url] Despite the Aus dollar price, the seller and item are located in London [/quote] Ooh, thanks !

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1441727994' post='2861272'] Stagg. mains and battery operated. [size="2"]http://www.djmmusic.com/p-19598-stagg-clip-on-orchestral-music-stand-light.aspx[/size] [/quote] That looks perfect, thanks 😊

Preferably battery powered. 😊

I've done some stuff with one, great fun, and it definitely improves your sight-reading !

I'm most definitely not a fan, and would struggle to name a single song. I've just started editing for an online music magazine, and just finished editing a review of this album. The guy admits to being a huge fan of Iron maiden, but only gives it 3 stars out of 5.

Router ?

It looks rather dangerous, I'de be very wary if I was standing behind you on stage .

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1441393581' post='2858646'] You mean to say you haven't had the initiation yet? [/quote] I suspect that I wouldn't be allowed in 😊.

If they're playing a bass, doesn't that mean that they're a bass player ? Or is there an initiation necessary to be an actual 'bass player' ?

Steve Lawson is the expert at this, check his Facebook and Twitter accounts, and you'll see how useful both can be.