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Fantastic!

cjj wrote:

cheyenne wrote:Great to hear!

Well, good to see, we haven't actually heard his playing yet.

This is true! I think there were some video's taken as well as pictures. If any make it to you tube I'll post up a link.

Everyone seems to think it sounded great, including our drummer who enjoys pointing out everything he doesn't like at every gig. I'm not sure our Bass player will be pleased. That will teach him to back out of gigs at the last moment!

I will tell you that my fingertips are a bit sore today

Danotron wrote: I will tell you that my fingertips are a bit sore today

Oddly enough, those tiny cheese slicer strings on a guitar make my fingers hurt...

cjj wrote:

Danotron wrote: I will tell you that my fingertips are a bit sore today

Oddly enough, those tiny cheese slicer strings on a guitar make my fingers hurt...

They are like cheese slicers!

bassman7365 wrote:Also, remember, you are only a half step away from a correct note.

Now that is some advice that I like!

clementc3 wrote:

bassman7365 wrote:Also, remember, you are only a half step away from a correct note.

Now that is some advice that I like!

It's called 'jazz,' man.

cjj wrote:

Danotron wrote: I will tell you that my fingertips are a bit sore today

Oddly enough, those tiny cheese slicer strings on a guitar make my fingers hurt...

The cheese slicer feeling that guitar strings have is quite different than the sore fingertip feeling that bass strings can give to a person who is not used to playing or not practiced enough on either.
Funny though, when I put a set flatwound strings on my 4004Cii and played it though several sets of music, the sore fingertip feeling came back until I got used to them. You'd think flats would be easier on the fingertips, but I guess it's just what you're used to.

rickenbrother wrote:

cjj wrote:

Danotron wrote: I will tell you that my fingertips are a bit sore today

Oddly enough, those tiny cheese slicer strings on a guitar make my fingers hurt...

The cheese slicer feeling that guitar strings have is quite different than the sore fingertip feeling that bass strings can give to a person who is not used to playing or not practiced enough on either.
Funny though, when I put a set flatwound strings on my 4004Cii and played it though several sets of music, the sore fingertip feeling came back until I got used to them. You'd think flats would be easier on the fingertips, but I guess it's just what you're used to.

I played a bass with tape strings once, and when sliding, they almost burn your fingers...wierd.

s4001 wrote:

clementc3 wrote:

bassman7365 wrote:Also, remember, you are only a half step away from a correct note.

Now that is some advice that I like!

It's called 'jazz,' man.

No, with jazz you can always find a way to justify whatever note you happen to be playing at the time.

Nice job, Dan! You do look good playing a bass, too.

Congrats Dan-o
Glad it was a success !!

Danotron wrote:Thanks everyone! Just got back, great time. I dig the bass gig, I may do it again

Sorry, I did not mess around with any potato's but I did pose a bit (as usual). Lot's of pictures were taken but all I have to share are these 2 cell phone shots a friend took.

I got a lot of compliments on the bass playing (and probably more on the bass itself, sometimes I forget just how revered Rick basses are).

The show went over great. I appreciate all of the advice.

That Jacket is way cool and looks awesome with that Jetglo

I'm glad that it all worked out for you Dan...

bosco64 wrote:I'm glad that it all worked out for you Dan...

+1 Congrats Dan.

rickenbrother wrote:I knew you'd do well!

+1!

rickenbrother wrote:The cheese slicer feeling that guitar strings have is quite different than the sore fingertip feeling that bass strings can give to a person who is not used to playing or not practiced enough on either.
Funny though, when I put a set flatwound strings on my 4004Cii and played it though several sets of music, the sore fingertip feeling came back until I got used to them. You'd think flats would be easier on the fingertips, but I guess it's just what you're used to.

So true. I rarely play bass, and whenever I pull out my bass WITH FLATS, my fingertips hurt...a lot. Good thing I don't use rounds!

Also, glad to hear you had fun, Dan. This is probably a turning point, practice bass regularly!