you might want to listen to Jack Cassady, especially the very melodic arpeggiated runs in the middle.

but not an intro. I saw Hot Tuna at the Fur Peace Ranch.

If you you don't Jorma, you don't know Jack.

It sounds like a great place to study and play.

I have no skills.

It is never too late to learn. The uke is fairly easy to learn.

I'll stick with listening.

I hit the link so I could argue: “Bullshit, whatever it is can’t be better than Whipping Post.”

Props, Mendocino

Not bragging but as soon as I saw the post that line started running through my head. Still have my copy of Live at the Fillmore East, the sleeve a bit tattered and the records scratched but I listen to so many songs from that album. This is one of my favorites and I agree it is the best bass intro, leading into Gregg's growling, soulful singing.