Skybone

Difficult one, as there's so many.

My favourite album is Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, but I still think the bass intro to N.I.B. is still superb, and the bass sound captured is brilliant (IMO).

Notable mention for the song "No More Tears".

Joe Le Taxi - Vanessa Paradis

I suppose it depends on the definition of being a "Professional Musician".

Some of us would consider it being in a signed originals band, touring, recording, playing gigs etc. 

The reality is being in Wedding / Function / Lounge / Cruise / Theatre settings, playing any one of thousands of cover songs on request, playing shows daily, sacrificing evenings & weekends, travelling all over the place.

I had a chance to audition for a signed band in the 90's, but turned it down as I didn't think I was good enough. 

Bargain

Fear of the Dark - Iron Maiden

What about an ACG?

Just seen this come up in the "For Sale" section: Peavey Cirrus 35"

As the 4001/4003 is 33.25", it doesn't quite fall into either the 32" or the 34" (+/- 0.5") categories.

Ric players are being discriminated against again!

Rights for Ric's!!!!!

 Can't help myself...  

Very jealous. Heard loads of good things about the VBA's, and always wanted one (and/or an Ashdown CTM).

Complete overkill, but just glorious.

We Took the Wrong Step Years Ago - Hawkwind

Into the Valley - The Skids

On 03/02/2024 at 19:11, LukeFRC said:

you're right. - who needs three delays? 

three delays?

three delays?

three delays?

In pairs usually, thanks to the 2x2 headstock.

Top & bottom, remove & replace, then the middle two, remove & replace.

If I need to do any cleaning or anything, then all the strings off before replacing.

Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes, Beatles, Carpenters etc

Sergeant Rock - XTC

Just bought Dave's Babicz Ric Bridge, excellent chap to deal with, many thanks. 👍

Maybe try a different plug adaptor, with a view to changing the plug to a UK one?

You might get a few volunteers to help store some bits for you...   

Think I might have that off you 

Swinging the Chain - Black Sabbath

Never Again - Discharge

I Wanna Be Your Dog - The Stooges

An 8 string, octave course. Just fancy one.

And a Dingwall D-Roc, because they look ace.

Bought a few scratchplates & TRC's from Tim for some of my old Faker's. Great service. 👍

Welcome.

It might just be a case of the fact that you're just not used to playing bass, and you just need to "stick with it". 

You don't mention whether you play any other instrument, so I don't know if you're just not used to playing anything, or whether you've played something else that is a bit smaller than a bass.

Certainly, if you're not used to playing, doing some finger stretches before you play may help, and then play in short bursts, say 15 mins, have a rest for a bit, then do another 15 mins.

I've had a few guitar pickups from various UK makers, but the only bass pickups I've bought have been a pair from Gemini Pickups, as mentioned by @ahpook.

The process was really good, he turned them round in reasonable time, good communication, sound really good, can't fault them.