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3 hours ago, pete.young said:

This time. Once they've got you on the hook, the reply email, or the one after that, or the one after that, will ask for credit card details.

Well you draw the line at card or bank details.

I don't understand why people are so worried about supplying name address and phone no. You do it all the time and companies sell your details to others. Its not like you are giving out your bank details.

9 hours ago, Dan Dare said:

Oh really? That's why nobody ever does the same stupid things over and over again, then...

 Most normal people learn from their mistakes.

Try it and see. All you have to send is your phone no. No?

3 hours ago, Dan Dare said:

 

Sorry, but this is tripe. Practicing/rehearsing something so you know it instinctively is what makes you get it right.

Get a grip. You learn from your mistakes. Clear enough?

Many years ago we were playing so often that we hardly ever rehearsed but if we leaned new material then of course you have to learn your parts and then practise. Many times getting it wrong is what makes you get it right.

7 minutes ago, Barking Spiders said:

 

how much if I dare ask?🙃

A lucky dip

On a brighter note I won a lucky dip on the lottery!

It's just practice mate. Did you have this pain before starting playing bass or is this a result of playing? If it's playing your wrist will adjust especially if you try different strap lengths. Good luck anyway bud.

1 hour ago, Mudpup said:

Nope they're stainless steel 

https://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_red_label_045.htm

 

I've tried the Coban ones a few years back and found the Warwicks last a few extra gigs for me and seem a bit brighter. They don't sound like cheaper strings.

Cheers, I just looked up red label strings on Thomas site and all available were nickel.

27 minutes ago, Mudpup said:

I just bought 10 sets of Warwick Reds from Thomann and they worked out at £7.09 a set. Bargain....

But they are nickel. My above post, Coban strings, stainless-£4.70 a set if you buy more than four

Just now, Woodinblack said:

I am alergic to nickel too, but obviously not as badly as you - just makes my skin go dark when I have played for a while.

It was when we were playing so much in the early 90's. Hot sweaty pubs and my hands sweating. I would notice little blisters in between my fingers, which would burst after a while and then the skin became red raw and flaky and finally would split. It was agony. I used to dry my hands on a towel after every song but it didn't help much. I got tests done at work but nothing was conclusive. It was myself that worked out that it was the nickel, as I could never wear a cheap watch. My wrist would flare up. I tried the stainless and it was like a revelation. No more discomfort. I have since tried nickel strings on occasion and I very quickly start to feel that itching starting in between my fingers again.

Some of the comments are good. We got a spot for rhythm guitar or bass, which would you like? Lemmy: Yes.

I found these. I bought them before but this wasn't the unmarked ones which were ok too. These are a good deal if, like me, you change strings often.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152412804819?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

You can't go wrong for £4.79 a set.

26 minutes ago, Chaosanator said:

Can you check your amazon/ebay purchase history?

it was a few years ago that I bought a load. I could do that but it would take a lot of searching. 

I can’t remember the name of the ones I got as they came in a clear plastic bag with no label. They definitely were not as good as Elites or Rotosounds but considering they were a fraction of the price I was prepared to put up with them. I just can’t remember where I got them. I thought it was Amazon but can’t find them on there

I use stainless steel strings all the time. I first started when I found out that I was allergic to nickel and when I sweated my fingers would first itch and then the skin would start peeling off. Before I worked out what was causing this problem I had nights where the blood was running down my hands. Very rock and roll but not at all comfortable. It turned out that I preferred the stainless as they were brighter than nickel coated strings.

I do like that new string brightness so I am forced to buy strings regularly. I found a supplier who sold very cheap stainless and bought a load. Trouble is I don't remember where I got them and can't find them online anymore. Does anyone know where I can source cheap stainless steel strings please?

11 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

History is made... accurate tab! But it is for guitar, not bass 🤔

Well as was said by one learned forum poster, you can work out your bass parts from listening or watching the guitarist, so all's good!

Welcome Jan. 

Right now this cracker!

On 20/10/2021 at 21:23, Lozz196 said:

I really like Stings new whistling song, just puts me in a happier mood when I hear it.

It puts a smile upon my face!

Good luck in your new venture mate. Im sure you will get plenty of gigs in whatever you do.

The fans used to boo up until we played this. They wanted this one all night. They loved it and always gave their biggest cheer when we launched into it.

2 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

Just a bit of fun about the song 4'33". I had no idea what the song was till i youtubed it.

Dave

Heres one for the pedantic ones Dave

37 minutes ago, TimR said:

 

I'm sure I'm being trolled or missing something vital here. But I'll bite.

 

What do these photos of guitar fretboards have to do with bass tab?

Fun at parties?