john..you are quite welcome to buy me a beer as I will back to you.
You are never too old to learn and yes look forward to it.
I rehearsed today at the singers house with new band, he has a music room with a pc and I showed the band the YT vid of Gianni..the guitarist was absolutely amazed and so was the drummer.
I am petty good at woodworking and may construct a speed block to out on one of other basses.
Again thanks to both of you for the thorough explanation