Depends on the song. 7 Nation Army is middle finger.
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Thunderbird Club
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I never had any nicknames that stuck until college, when I got dubbed Mad Dog when being ribbed about a reaction to something annoying. I decided to own it, and did completely. Roadkill came later.
There’s a sign I haven’t seen in a while. Probably 13 years. That was the last time I was on that part of I10.
Probably 20% of the time middle, the rest index.
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An "embarrassment of riches" as the saying goes - somewhere around 30; some mine, some actively for sale (on Reverb), some that will eventually go on Reverb, and some in progress. At one time I only owned one bass - my '63 II (stollen in '78) and later my '64 II. (which I still have) I don't apologize as it's part of what I am and what I do. Most were acquired for little money as "fixer-uppers". The most I've paid for a bass was for my '66 P (10 years ago this month) with absolutely no regrets. (and nowhere near what any '66 Fender bass is going for today) It's never been a "hobby" for me - it's part of me as an artist (and musician), just focused on basses instead of canvas paintings/drawings/lithographs/collages. I always felt performing as a musician was more immediate/gradifying than being a visual artist and I'm glad to focus on it in my autumn years. 
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How does it play. You bought it, right?
I use my middle finger quite often, and I also play bass.
You have me confused with big spender Mike.
Grabber and not Grabber 3? I used a Grabber for several months when I began trying to play. Thought it was odd the pickup moved, but now I think it's a clever concept. Don't remember a thing about it but it was think and the neck dove, I think. But I would have had a very cheap strap. Just never was a fan of the yellow natural finish. Would love to play one again.
Middle, as well. I always alternate fingers when playing, but I don't think I ever begin with the index.
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Gotta think, it’s been a while.
I think I alternate index and middle, I would lead with the index I think.
I had been trying to learn how to play with a pick though.
Things went great tonight. The band gelled immediately. I’m really hoping the service was recorded; I’m waiting to find out. I’d play with any of those cats any time. The song I was having a hard time with? It ended up with a distinct Fleetwood Mac “Go Your Own Way” vibe (remember I was thinking it needed a McVie-inspired bass part? I was right!), complete with scorching lead guitar and two women with different styles who sang great together. At least during rehearsal. It was still great during the service, but the overall vibe was a bit too chill for the song as rehearsed at that point, so we toned it down a little. Still fun. And Sarah gave me chills when she sang lead on another song. The drummer? Powerful without being too loud. I forgot to take ear plugs, but it wasn’t a problem.
I also discovered a gig bag works great for carrying stands in.
Greco -> pedalboard -> 2xRumble 100 with a sound board feed. (And probably the best sound tech I ever worked with. She really knew her stuff.)
I also discovered a gig bag works great for carrying stands in.
Greco -> pedalboard -> 2xRumble 100 with a sound board feed. (And probably the best sound tech I ever worked with. She really knew her stuff.)
In Gonzales with the in laws.
Almost all index ala Jamerson. 'Bird finger as necessary.
I had (have) a sunroof in all my cars and also in my 2004 LeMans GT (great car!) and if someone cut me off I would liberally fly the finger of fate out the sunroof at the offender. My wife got so mad!
One day I was going to work and a guy in the wrong lane cut right in front of me almost wrecking my car. I slammed on the brakes and proceeded to fly my feelings out the sunroof window and unfortunately my sunroof was closed on vent. Ouch! Stoved my middle finger. I learned a very important lesson that day…always make sure that MoFo sunroof is open at all time. Even in the winter! Ha!
