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I have mild tinnitus, worse in my right ear due to hi-hats (I've swapped sides on stage and stand further away from the drummer), and as soon as I properly noticed it, I ordered custom fit earplugs from Minerva. They take out 18db and have flat attenuation. I wear them at all rehearsals and gigs. I cannot be without them. My tinnitus has not got any worse. My guitar player doesn't wear them and I worry about him so much. At gigs I just have the "christmas tree" standard plugs which are perfect for just watching. I'm quite "militant" about it now and if I see bands or musicians not wearing them, I always have a quiet, kind word so that they look after themselves for the future. It scared me when I first realised I had it and once I started talking about it, it was amazing how many musicians didn't want to admit it because they felt silly they hadn't thought about, looking after their hearing. I have one pal, a very well known player, who's tinnitus is so bad I can't imagine how he deals with it. Scared the crap out of me, I have to be honest. Anyway, please get moulded plugs as soon as you can. You won't regret it I promise. They may cost money but, how much is your hearing worth? Here's a link to the ones I got just as a reference. Good luck ⭐🎧 http://minervahearing.co.uk/product/bassist-music-plugs/

You are really NOT helping 😂 Please step away from the pointy headstocks and we shall say no more about it. You are making want a Jackson more and more 😲 😆

Mine is my Vigier Excess 5 bass. Tried nearly everything and owned a lot of them too but for me, nothing beats it. I love it so much, I have another on order. They do everything I desire from a bass. They fit like a glove. My perfect choice and I haven't looked at another since. Great question and really nicely put, too. Bravo 😊

That's a gross profit of nearly $250,000. Sweet Christ on a bike......... Where do I sign up 😲

Morning. I'm afraid I don't have it. There was a little delay but, that's all good. I have my no.1 but, I am looking forward to when this new beasty arrives. As soon as it does, I will post some pics, I promise 😊

Good for you and, good luck. I agree with the comments that it's better to play everyday for a shorter period of time. You retain far more information and don't get as frustrated. If something isn't working, come back to it with a clear head the next day and break it down. It really helps build stamina and focus technique. I put in 30 minutes every day and it has made a huge difference to my playing focus wise and technique wise.

Well done. Glad you got one at last but like you, I found them a "pig" to play. I was never a Ricky fan but wanted to try one just to see what the fuss was all about. I couldn't see it myself but, that didn't surprise me. I'm sure you'll get there in the end. Good luck.

Very cool indeed. Nice 😁

Very cool. I always wanted one of these or a Jackson or, a BC Rich. Ahhhhhh man, got some pointiness GAS now and I just don't need one. Thanks 😂

Fabulous. That is quite remarkable 😮

It's "one" of the reasons I will never switch from Vigier. I remember the days of constantly shifting necks on my Bongo's, Warwick's and Yamaha's - it drove me to distraction 😂 The Dingwall's were pretty good actually but with my Vigier's, there is never, ever any movement. What goes in the case, comes back out the same in any climate. Perfect 😉

The metal growls did get a bit too much, I agree. The Astonishing was astonishingly bad. Just awful Listened once, tried again but put the CD back in the case and stuck it in the rack. No idea what they were trying to do. I do wish Portnoy would return because I do feel they are lost without him. Let's hope they come back with something amazing. I have followed them all their career and seen them on every tour but the last time I saw them in Cardiff, I very nearly fell asleep. A downturn is always inevitable but hopefully, they are the way back up again because I do love this band

The combination of the Vigier and the Darkglass is truly stunning. The bass is second to none. I love it so much! So much so, I have another coming this year. I really have found my home with Vigier and now, with Darkglass too. The cabs are a revelation. Very pure and dynamic plus, plenty of headroom. I used to have a TC rig and though great, you could hear the "colouring" of the amp and cabs. As stated, these are very "clean" and pure. Beautifully made as well. I'm going to get another 2x10 in the coming months. Monster tones and sound 😋

Here’s mine ☺️

Still one of my faves along with Images and Words & Octavarium. Full of melodies and hooks. They have lost the plot these days but really hoping the new one, currently being written, will bring back the melodies I loved them for.

Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity. Melodic and classy.

I love a bit of YES and if I had to choose my fave 3 albums I would have no hesitation in recommending - 90125 Big Generator TALK Classics all of them. Rabin on guitar is just sublime. Was never a huge fan of Howe but he works well with the band. Rabin however just has that something special. I'm really looking forward to the YES - ARW release and Lee apart from being a lovely guy is a monster player. Perfect for this band.

Precisely. Absolutely agree. There are some really lovely relic'd basses out there and a lot quite natural though some do look forced but, this makes no sense to be but then again, I suppose it ain't aimed at someone like me

That actually made me feel a little "ill". What is that neck joint all about? I wonder if any one will buy it and, use it? I wonder what the neck stability is like? £5K too? I'm all for companies trying new things but that, to me, seems a step too far.......

As soon as it gets here I promise, I'll get pics posted ASAP 😋