fatback Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Late to the thread, but just wishing you the best. If the band are a decent bunch, they'll understand and you'll get kudos for going ahead with the electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Bummer to hear that Clarky - I know you were looking forward to that. Even if you had more experience and stamina on the upright, I'd still say to do the gig on electric or dep it if possible. Let it heal and you'll get your first upright gig soon enough!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Ouch! Hope it heals soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 You were right farmer61, Guns n Roses did not make my day go any better. Axl's voice has gone, they had four (yes four) lead guitarists and two keyboard players, and the main guitarist stood there legs astride, guitar up at 45 degrees, wearing a top hat, playing a Les Paul, and smoking a cigarette - they must have chosen him from a Stars in Your Eyes Slash-alike contest. Deeply underwhelming and got home at 12.30am, with my alarm going off this morning at 5am. I'm sure the medical text books don't recommend this as a way to recover from broken bones PS, for bass nerd purposes, the GnR bassist was mainly playing a couple of Fender Jaguars and a Fender-alike P/J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Very sorry to hear your unfortunate story Clarky, nobody should have to put up with Axl Rose anymore!! Seriously tho, I hope your hand heals quicker than a quick thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomash Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Hi Clarky, Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Sorry too, if my comment on the gig thread was untimely - I hadn't seen this thread. Hope you heal well, and soon Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Thank all for the good wishes Update: I managed a 3-hour rehearsal with the new band this afternoon using an electric bass (my lovely new Fender Pino, yummy) and two fingers! Took some forethought for several tracks but it was do-able and I even got commended at the end for "holding the band together". So I passed the test and now I can rest the hand for a few days. And another first, I did the rehearsal finger-style, having previously been a pick only player. Just that short time playing DB has obviously increased my right hand strength significantly (no lewd comments!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 good stuff and power to your elbow....or fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='991376' date='Oct 17 2010, 06:08 PM']Thank all for the good wishes Update: I managed a 3-hour rehearsal with the new band this afternoon using an electric bass (my lovely new Fender Pino, yummy) and two fingers! Took some forethought for several tracks but it was do-able and I even got commended at the end for "holding the band together". So I passed the test and now I can rest the hand for a few days. And another first, I did the rehearsal finger-style, having previously been a pick only player. Just that short time playing DB has obviously increased my right hand strength significantly (no lewd comments!).[/quote] Good news about the practice, never indoubt!!! Shame about GnR, never did like 'em tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='991376' date='Oct 17 2010, 06:08 PM']Thank all for the good wishes Update: I managed a 3-hour rehearsal with the new band this afternoon using an electric bass (my lovely new Fender Pino, yummy) and two fingers! Took some forethought for several tracks but it was do-able and I even got commended at the end for "holding the band together". So I passed the test and now I can rest the hand for a few days. And another first, I did the rehearsal finger-style, having previously been a pick only player. Just that short time playing DB has obviously increased my right hand strength significantly (no lewd comments!).[/quote] Good news about the practice, never indoubt!!! Shame about GnR, never did like 'em tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='991376' date='Oct 17 2010, 06:08 PM']Thank all for the good wishes Update: I managed a 3-hour rehearsal with the new band this afternoon using an electric bass (my lovely new Fender Pino, yummy) and two fingers! Took some forethought for several tracks but it was do-able and I even got commended at the end for "holding the band together". So I passed the test and now I can rest the hand for a few days. And another first, I did the rehearsal finger-style, having previously been a pick only player. Just that short time playing DB has obviously increased my right hand strength significantly (no lewd comments!).[/quote] Good news about the practice, never indoubt!!! Shame about GnR, never did like 'em tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Clarky, sorry to hear about your injury - I'd somehow missed this thread completely. Well done on the Pino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Glad the rehearsal went well Clarky, hope it all starts to feel better asap. Jake Pm or phone for any tips should the need arise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Well the Fracture clinic took more x-rays this morning and there has been no movement/displacement of the fractures (despite my rehearsal y'day which I of course omitted to mention!) so all on track. Prognosis is 4 weeks recovery time for finger and 6 weeks for the hand bone (metacarpal). Apparently I am not to play DB in that period ... they didn't mention electric bass though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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