missis sumner

That's a beauty!

I've seen a bit of a basket case Japanese Nanyo on Gumtree (yes, I know I have too many basses already...), and I have a technical question for the five string gurus out there - do these have a three piece neck? I believe it to be sen, in see-through gold, with gold hardware. I'm looking at my '95 four string SB320 series for comparison, and is has a single piece neck with a scarf joint. Edit: Think I've answered my own question after looking at some photos on the Facebook page. The 5 string versions do indeed appear to have a 3-piece maple neck, and not 1-piece as described in the catalogue...

When not muddling through "learning" my band's original songs, and being "lectured" by my band leader on how to play bass, I like: Luke, Become a Bassist, for videos and PDFs, https://becomeabassist.com/ Mark, Talking bass for videos, https://www.talkingbass.net/ Study Bass, for written materials/general reference, https://www.studybass.com/study-guide/ Rick Beato's You Tube channel for musical theory and general entertainment, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJquYOG5EL82sKTfH9aMA9Q And, oh yeah, dare I mention Rocksmith? Since I had guitar lessons as a kid, and a personal tutor last year, I haven't felt the need to sign up for any paid content yet, but I may go this way if I decide I have time for more meaningful guidance than "It's C, G, A, woman!"

Three fingers. 😎 I like to try this, but not in public. lol

I reckon this is just a GAS excuse.

LOL! I'll just go back and hide behind the singer. For the record, after trying many, I've settled on Dunlop Max-grip 1.5mm. They just seem to stay where I want, even in summer!

They're all originals that we're doing at the moment - all his own compositions. He is an awesome guitarist, and has played bass in bands before, so I do respect what he's saying, it's just that his "people skills" could use some work. Thanks for the feedback.

This is a very useful post. Love the video. I'm currently under pressure from my band leader to play certain songs with a pick ("I'm not going to tell you how to play your bass, mate", then proceeds to tell me how to play my bass...) Anyway, I have played a little with a pick before, so "no problem", I think. Only he insists that my alternate up and down strokes are very, very wrong, and that everything should be played on a down stroke. Now, maybe I've misunderstood him, but it seems whether it's down strokes only or alternate up and down is down to the song and the sound required? Looks like more practice required on my part...

I played my Ibanez Mikro at band practice last night. Got to say, it sounds proper bassy!

Dawsons have been selling the Mikros off cheap. I picked one up for £129 last Saturday.

Yes. What were you saying, again?

Well, it's doing a grand job of holding up the Fender, and adding to it, in the practice room.

Plugged it in to the Rumble last night - it's definitely different! Was it worth £99? Hell, yeah. Is it worth buying a 2x10 and separate head? No, the cabs are way too heavy for me to cart around. I'll be sticking to just the Rumble if I ever have to move gear on my own.

I've yet to plug mine in to try it, bloody snow! lol

I'm only little! lol

My 1x15 has arrived. My god it is heavy! This one might be staying in the practice room.

It was indeed! lol

Oh, dear. I seem to have spent another £100 I really didn't need to spend, just so I can prop my Rumble a little bit higher... TBH, practice room could use a little more bass displacement... They kept telling me to turn it up! (Which is nice )

I might change my name.

I know... lol Thanks.

God, I wish I hadn't seen this... Is it worth the £99? How heavy is it in comparison to the Rumble?

No apologies necessary. I've just never considered Mike Rutherford as a bassist... guess I've never really thought about it!

Thotch. /I am a Genesis fan, BTW. lol

Was in Genesis. Did he play bass???