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A fair point. My muting technique is decent enough but it could probably do with some work when playing with a pick.

Thanks, that sounds like a good starting place. And yes, there is a loooong passage sitting on that B

My covers band are playing "White Wedding" and it sounds surprisingly good, however I'd like to clean up the bass and need your help! i) I'm playing it with a pick ii) Initially played with down/up strokes - sounded sloppy iii) Switched to down strokes only - much better, but still not clean enough to my ears. So my thoughts are to try and see if a compressor can tidy things up, however I am a technonumpty when it comes to such things, so can anyone suggest some good basic settings to try? I have a Providence Bass Boost Comp I can use, or try out the (8) compressors in my MS-3.

Imagine rocking up with that at the Dog and Duck on a Saturday night!

Geddy Pee of Tush

Hello Phil You're right, there is no other choice of gauge for the low B. I've used La Bella white nylon 5 string sets for years and never felt the low B was particularly flabby. However, I have also had issues with intonation on the low B in some sets, but as long as it's stable up to the fifth fret E I haven't worried about it. Not sure that helps tbh, but you're not alone Cheers Gareth

Hello Si I've been on a similar search, and would suggest Galli synthesis flats or La Bella white nylons. The Gallis have a nylon core so they stay pretty low tension but have the feel of a traditional flat on the outside. They are quite mid-sounding, but not in an unpleasant way. You probably already know the La Bellas, but I have used the standard set (with the .060 G string) for many years and am a huge fan. They work really nicely on longer scale basses. Cheers Gareth

Interesting thread. I think it's absolutely the right of any musician to keep going for as long as they feel comfortable doing so. No one is forcing audiences to sit and listen to them. A few observations on some of the artists mentioned. YMMV of course Elton John: Sounded awful at the Queen's jubilee event but was good at Glasto. Coverdale: Lost his power years ago, but has packed out stadiums in spite of this. I think he's confirmed he won't tour again now? Rob Halford: Priest have de-tuned for years to allow him to keep hitting the high notes, but even he is struggling now. Chrissie Hynde: Still amazing. Agreed.

Yes, it’s a BSR6M. The W stands for walnut. Oliver nailed it.

I play a lot of fretless and have had both, but would say go for dots in the fret position rather than dots and lines. It looks cleaner and is less confusing when playing. Here's my view.

Bass Bros seem to be getting some real traction in the marketplace at the moment. I haven't used them myself, but if OHM recommends them they must be good.

Not a favourite of mine, but The Outfield spring to mind.

Jaz Lochrie

I do! No issues whatsoever. Punchy as you like. Or slippy, whatever's needed.

Agree 1000%. Used them for 30 years.

Always loved a bit of the Tzuke. That album has some awesome playing by John Giblin on it.

First year at uni. Took my 1.1 Fiesta down with me, upgraded the radio, added speakers on the parcel shelf in the back, and had a shoe box full of tapes to dip into as the mood took me. Good times! These are the albums I remember playing the most: U2 "Unforgettable Fire" Level 42 "World Machine" Stevie Ray Vaughan "Couldn't Stand the Weather" Kate Bush "Hounds of Love" Killing Joke "Night Time" Judie Tzuke "Ritmo" Icehouse "Primitive Man" Plus plenty of older Purple, Rainbow and Whitesnake.

The vintage blonde P looks fab!