Burns-bass

Advertisers understand who their demographic is. A retro tune from the 70a and 80s is going to be more relatable to those over 50 who remain a huge consumer force in the economy. If you’re targeting Gen X or late stage Millenials you’re not advertising on TV. The fact that I know this and work in this industry is soul crushingly depressing and is the reason I’m looking to exit my business and do something with value.

100% this.

I would test it now but the kids are doing their homework! Will try tomorrow and see what happens.

I’m no engineer or tech expert but assumed that’s how it works. I’m right handed but have always worn my watch on my right arm. (I bat and play golf left handed which is why!) I’m guessing a man as fit and active as you probably has a cheapo fitness tracker somewhere, stick it on your right hand and give it a go.

The two plateaus are the time off during sets.

I got paid £60 from the venue, plus 3 free craft beers. We earned £30 each in tips, so (give or take) £100. Watch used was a Garmin Forerunner 45. Here is the activity record…

If I did 3 x 45 sets, that’s 135 minutes of playing, so an average of 100 plucks a minute. It’s uptempo retro blues and jazz (120bpm) so that sounds about right.

I imagine there’s a large margin for error here! I played 3 sets each for 40 - 45 minutes as well as tuning etc. I’ll do a more scientific test next time I can be bothered

Shhh, don’t ask logical questions!

Yesterday I did a gig (3 x 30-40 minute sets). Turns out each pluck of a double bass string registered as a step on my watch. During the gig it counted just over 14,000. I was quite impressed.

That’s got £200k at Essex Recording Studios written all over it!

The hardest thing with any new skill is persistence. You’ll make rapid gains then hit a plateau. Find the thing that keeps you playing…

How would you get the guitars here? I’d suggest the better approach, I’d you’re desperate to sell, is to lower the price to a level where someone will buy them.

Name and shame? I guess bass dealers are going to operate in the same pool as normal buyers and sellers. Running a business as I do you experience all manner of shady tactics as people try to carve out an advantage. I don’t take it personally.

100% this. A month ago a forum member here messaged me and offered me a bass at half the London vintage shop retail price. It was something I’ve wanted for several years and the price was only because I’m part of the BC family. If I chose to sell it on here I could ask whatever I wanted to, but morally, I’d feel duty bound to pass on the same deal to someone else. This would be 100% my choice. When I talk about the morality of selling, it’s this. People can act however they wish, but I reserve the right to judge them.

It’s all good and it doesn’t matter. We’re all on the same side!

It’s hard to read this block of text, but from what I can surmise, your position is absolutely fine and understandable. However, many people on here would find someone buying something cheaply here and immediately selling on the same forum for a profit as going against the spirit of the forum somehow. That was what I was attempting to explain. I run my own business (and have done for years) and I encounter some moral dilemmas while doing so. I’ve always tried to reach the highest standards (but regularly fail to do so). What I wouldn’t do is to intentionally mislead someone or make a profit at their expense.

There is nowhere online cheaper than a Thomman.

I’d recommend not spending money on a new bass, but possibly getting a lesson or two. This sounds (to me) like a technique issue. It’s easy to assume that a new or more expensive bass will somehow solve the issue but I reckon if we sat down for 10 minutes I’d be able to diagnose and solve the issue. One of the most common issues that causes a lack of reach is plus if the thumb as a pivot and pulling fingers against the fretboard to sounds note. This can inhibit movement and is entirely unecesssary. A well set-up bass should enable you to fret notes with minimal effort.