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My first bass build - The DM Semel

well, I haven't really played since I was a teenager so have refrained from recording myself until now, but after a few FB friends had asked, I leant this riff 2 days ago and bit the bullet.
Its clear that I have to build up the strength in my left hand (The injured arm) as thats what the slight fret buzz is from. its not there when i deliberately play each fret one at a time, only when i play a tune.
Anyway, here's what the bass sounds like, and not at all plinky like you would expect from a short scale bass !