Don't think I've played a song exactly as per the music, or as per the original performer for a long time either. We aren't a tribute band and generally apply our own twist/flavour to anything we play. The exception would be where the bass line is a signature lick that just has to be there. It is great to be able to play something exactly as it is written, and if you are a session player, you would be expected to do just that, but for the rest of us, you do have to play as appropriate for the band you are in and the musicians that you are playing with.
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Steinberger NXT5 EUB, MTD 535 Fretless, Tobias Killer B6, 72 Fender Precision
Eden WT500, WTX1000N & WP100, QSC PL230
Eden D410XLT, D410XST, 215, Fender Bassman 10
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