Bassfinger

I have cause to be in central/North London recently. My companion pointed out the fairly mediocre inter-war semis we were driving past and casually told me how they were now selling for more than a million. I've got a 5/6 bed farmhouse with outbuildings and 11 acres and woukd have significant change from a million were I having to buy it today. The thought of a normal Joe trying to buy one of these Lomdon on a normal wage is frightening, and just unimaginable for a struggling artiste.

Reminds me of a lass from Croydon that I briefly dated.

I'm probably lacking a little in the bicep department, but I'm taller and close on the same weight. Shoulder pads deffo not needed

Hulk Hogan was actually me in a wig with a fake mustache.

Always used Tortex Trangle in 1.0 flavour on the bass. I've got big hands, so that and the need to get those big strings moving make them ideal for me. Our rhythm guitarist is a big lad and I gave a couple to him and now he's switched to them as well, although he uses the lighter weight ones in Yellow.

I don't think I've ever seen two in the same room that wear them at a common height.

I've got to learn the bass, so thought I'd familiarise myself with rhe track first.

My Daughter's music teacher is called Mr Starr. I expect he's heard all the jokes.

What is this "job" thing whereof you speak?

Ah! Might that explain the user name?

Me round my friends house, posing with my then new bike, trying hard not to look out of breath and sweaty after the 3 mile uphill ride. I do have a couple of me playing but can't seem to find them on this device, so this'll have to be a placeholder. Edit: Found them. Me with the band posing for a FB photo... Me in the studio laying down my tracks. The Eagle eyed will note how I chose to go DI.

I've worked in Finland and Iceland, and went out with a Finnish lass for a while (she's now a government minister, so my influence must have been a good one ) and its true to say they do like their heavy metal. And not just run of the mil, metal, but often quite extreme forms of the genre. On the plus side, the UK has more boy bands and Britons Garotte Takent wannabes than it ihas people.

My solicitor shall be demanding my increased share of the money.

Yes. Both personally, and on behalf of the band. Their customer service is, in my experience, first class. On the occasions we've had issues and had to do returns etc it's been painless and refunds swift.

Im glad im not the only one! It took me a good while to learn that one as well. A great song to do live, IMHO one of the best pop songs of all time.

Plain titanium wedding band on my fretting hand, causes me no issues whatsoever. I wear a medic alart bracelet on my other hand, and bought a paracord one to wear when gigging so as not to scratch any basses, but otherwise don't ever notice that either. My Prince Albert, on the other hand...

I lug a spare, a cheap and cheerful Harley Benton MB4 bought for that purpose. Being an compulsive fiddler it soon ended up with Wilkinson tuners and bridge, and a Warman pickup, and became a superb sounding, very decent bass in its own right. That being the case, depending on the gig and the set list, I may occasionally use it as my number one and my usual Sire becomes the backup. Being a cheap bass I've not been as careful with the HB as perhaps I should and its a bit battered, a genuine roadworn patina. A couple of bullet hole decals add to the effect and its a good looking beast, a very capable and worthy backup.

I'm still heavily into it. Sure, I have days or even weeks where I'm not digging it so much but I plough on with the practice and always come out the other side as keen as ever. I like gigging, but there are limits. I'm nearer 60 than 50 now and even the best gigs are an effort, not helped by being my own roadie. Our singist didn't want a heavy Christmas gigging calendar so after two gigs in early December we called it quits for the year, and I was secretly quite glad. That said, we resume the weekend after next, big corporate awards evening gig, and after a month off I'm hot to trot. I guess its a case of finding a balance, and as life and enthusiasm changes the pivot point for that balance is constantly changing as well. I only have one sprog left at home and don't have the pressures of work etc that others might face so I can see how others might already have their bull***t cup almost full to overflowing before they even start thinking about playing.

I took up mandolin about two years ago. Like some of you guys I findnthe standard mando fretboard a bit tight, although that didn't stop me buying two. Like you Graham, found the octave mandolin to be the answer, an Ozark in my case. I tune mine in pairs. But now I've got to grips with that I also fancy an Irish Bouzouki as well...

I have the Fender hi mass on my Squire CV transition P bass. It's a great bit of gear for the money, although having to by the correct mounting screws (Fender Product no.: 9000-0006-2935 if anyone is looking for some) separately was a ballache. One hopes they sell them with the screws these days.

Yes, their customer service has an excellent rep and as a repeat customer I can only echo those sentiments.

My favourte tuner is Tascam. As for machine heads, whichever works best in whatever particular style I'm considering.

Home - either Orange Crush 50 or Tascam GB10. Live - I run through the PA.

I don't think I'm known for my association with any one piece of gear, but a helluva lot of non musicians ask questions or make admiring comments about my seafoam Sire precision. That being the case I'm probably recognised as the geezer with the green bass.

What's a car?