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Would have had it but plenty of bargains to be had in the new year I think with no major gigging due soon. Notice he's selling a TC amp as well. I used a RH750 with my old Barefaced 1x15. Nice combination.

I had a stroke 3 years ago, bleed on the brain, out of the blue. Couldn't walk and couldn't even hold a pen and write with no real control of my hand. I play finger style, no plec. Fretting hand was fine. Really thought I was f***** go forward as laying there in hospital. Six weeks later did my first gig. After 30 mins any real control and stamina in the hand had gone and was literally brushing my hand across the strings hoping to hit the right one. A few months no problem in gigging. I'd say was 70% back to normal. 3 years later I know it will never be 100% but I can gig with no one ever knowing I had/have a problem. Physio will get you back on course. You'll be fine.

Absolutely

Not siblings but have done a few functions and a couple of pub gigs with my son. Never had any issues and can't help but feel proud when looking across the stage.

It is historically a derogatory term but most people within Germany are oblivious to it. I spent the best part of 3 years touring and recording there in the early 80's as part of the German new wave scene (NDW) and never came across the term once other than used by those outside the country.

Depends how you play it and who your playing it with 😀

I've recorded with it and sounds fine, but I do tend to use the B more on the lower frets on any bass. You do notice the difference in tension. Currently a 125 on there from the factory but may take it to 130 see how that fairs.

Hardly played bass for the past 4 months so thought about time I made the effort. Took scratch plate off my short scale Elwood for a change. Bit of a clean up. Considering some new strings!

I remember having a shall I or Shan't I moment with an Aria just like that in Rockbottom of Croydon years ago. In hindsight I should have.

Been gigging for 40 years and to be honest quite enjoyed the break since March and hardly picked a bass up apart from a couple of lockdown recordings. Many of my gigs have been moved to next year which is fine, looking forward to getting back to it when ready. In the current environment why would anyone want to get out there gigging other than an outside job, simply not safe for you or others.

Thats now in my DJ set 😎

Been playing a 5 for the best part of 30 years. Low B great for resting your thumb on while playing other 4.

Got involved in this with a few friends for charity few weeks back. Apologies if seen already as so many involved and no doubt friends of friends on Basschat. Several bass players so just covered 2nd verse and chorus. Kept simple to let the vocals breath. Also my son on guitar for second chorus which was a nice touch.

One of my first basses was a lefty Watkins Rapier, similar to these. Knew little about basses at the time. Purchased from a shop in Shaftesbury Avenue in the 70's but soon realised the neck was warped beyond help.

Watched both as well. I think as we get older we appreciate natural talent more, even if not your thing.

I got this 30" earlier this year. Only did 2 gigs with it before gigs disappeared plus a little home recording.

Lovely looking bass.

Phil on drums looks a little concerned :)