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  1. [quote name='headofire' post='1074563' date='Jan 1 2011, 05:47 PM']This amp is sold right?[/quote] Yes - I do apologize for lack of edit! I forgot about this as there was zero interest on this forum. Mods Please remove this topic, Cheers
  2. Little Mark Bass 450Watt head in good condition. It comes with Mark Bass gig bag. I would prefer this amp to be picked up but may consider posting if buyer is happy to cover postage. Selling as just got brand new little mark tube and this unit simply will not get much use from now on. It is a great sounding amp though. Price: £300 if picked up. Item is located is SW London. Not keen on negotiating the price - will rather keep it as back up if not sold at this price. Cheers, Simon [attachment=54695:IMG_0306.JPG] [attachment=54698:IMG_0308.JPG]
  3. [quote name='fluffo' post='893083' date='Jul 12 2010, 07:28 PM']I have a great little ,mark bass 210 traveler cab ,light as you like and want to swap for ebs proline 2 10 cab any questions please ask[/quote] Hey - I got EBS pro line 2x10 and I was looking to swap for this cab! What condition and where r you? Mine is in perfect condition. Cheers, Simon
  4. This are exactly the kind of responses that I was expecting and why I was thinking If I should write this post at all. The book makes perfect sense to me and has relieved all my symptoms. I understand that people have their own believe systems and let it be that way. It helped me and if it helps anyone else then great. I thought I would just mention it here in case there are people that have run out of options with their RSI problems. It may help someone and that is all I am hoping for. To give you a short description of what book is about: Dr Sarno has been working with patients with RSI since early 80 ties. He is a Professor of Clinical Medicine in New York University of Medicine and a physician at the Howard Institute of rehabilitation Medicine New York. Book reveals how many painful conditions - RSI and tendonitises are rooted in repressed emotions and shows how they can be successfully treated without drugs or surgery. Basic concept behind it is that your subconscious mind will create pains in certain parts of your body to divert your conscious mind from certain emotions. The book goes into great detail about the study of RSI and explains whole process of muscles being starved of oxygen what helps to create that condition. Then it explains that this is the brain that send less oxygen to affected areas. According to the book it happens due to psychosomatic reasons (again fully explained in the book) - as 99% of RSI. If you check on Amazon that book has only 5 star reviews. Also look at the link to the blog I gave in my first post. I do not think the guy sells snake oil at all. As someone said: it is very sad that in today's medicine common sense is not really common' Again I understand your reservations. But I could not care less of what you think. If you get an RSI (Which I hope none of you will) and you will rich a dead end with treatments, then give it a try. Or better - start with it straight away. Thanks, Simon
  5. Hi All, I have been thinking for a good while if I should post this story or not, as it is rather unusual. But to hell with it, if it helps anyone it was worth it! In Jan this year I hit a very busy period with my band that I play bass with. On top of that I was practicing awful lot of technical electric guitar playing. Two weeks into that busy period I started getting strange feeling of weakness in my fretting hand. I did not stop playing though and ignored it. Then one rehearsal in late Jan I got such a strong pain that I was not able not only to play bass or guitar but I could not even drive. I stopped all playing, band had to cancel rehearsals and gigs and my teaching had to be stopped too. First I hoped that pain would go away but two weeks later I realized that I need some professional help. I went to see an osteopath. He cracked few bones, did some acupuncture. I spent another 3 weeks doing what my osteopath told me to do - mainly stretching, watching my posture and having massage to my back. That was great for my back but did not seem to help my left hand at all! So it was 6 weeks that I could not use my hand. Band mates were starting to get impatient and informed me that they were going to look for a dep player as they could not afford to loose more gigs. I never trusted GP's with that type of problems but well, at that stage I would do anything just to get better and rid myself of that horrible pain and feeling of weakness. Just to give you an idea of how serious my condition was: - on a bad night I would wake up almost crying and I would not be able to fall asleep again - I could not drive or type at all - My left hand was getting very cold - like there was no blood flowing through it - I had pains starting at my fingertips going all the way to the elbow - it felt like nerves in my hand and arm were inflamed - I also felt like my body temperature was high, I felt dizzy and could not think straight at times Basically one hell of a nightmare. So I went to see my GP. He looked at me, told me not to play bass or guitar or use my hand at all (very f^&king helpful) and booked me an appointment for physiotherapy 4 weeks later. I walked home basically crying. I started to calculating how long it was all going to take. I started making plans for getting back to playing around maybe September, maybe October 2010. I tell you it did not feel nice at all. Then almost by accident I found a blog entry from someone that had his RSI healed by reading a book! Yes, by reading a book. And it took like days - not even weeks or months. Now. I know how it all sound. It sounded like positive thinking book or something in that respect. I had nothing to loose. I ordered that book on Amazon and had it delivered next day. It all happened 2 weeks ago. I am typing it now with no problems. I played my first 4 hour rehearsal with my band last Sunday and I am back gigging from next month. I do not have to mention that I never went for that physiotherapy. The book is called 'The Mindbody Prescription' by Doctor John E. Sarno and it is the best £5 I have ever spent in my life. It is not a 'positive thinking' or 'placebo effect' book at all. I also have to say that this is not an advert for Dr Sarno, although I still think I should send him a check for much more than I paid for this book. I do not think I should bore you with what's in the book (although it is absolutely fascinating read) as you can all check it for yourself. All I would say is it healed my RSI and I am a happy man again. Apparently all RSIs are psychosomatic and just by understanding the mechanism of it you can heal yourself. Here is a link to amazon: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Body-Prescription-John-Sarno/dp/0446675156/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1270073546&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Body-Prescrip...3546&sr=8-1[/url] And that is a link to a blog that helped me find that book: [url="http://podolsky.everybody.org/rsi/"]http://podolsky.everybody.org/rsi/[/url] I hope that none of you reading this post will ever suffer from RSI but if you do remember about this little book. Thanks, Simon
  6. Hi All, I just want to share my experiences with a bass valve preamp I got from a good friend and have been using it for last 6 or so months. I guess some of you may be interested in that. In my humble opinion it is the best piece of kit I got my hands on recently. You can hear me using it live on video on my web: www.livecovers.com Also - mp3 studio recordings were done directly from pre to the mixing desk. I know that I am doing a bit of spam here (some may think) - but I am not selling or promoting it here! I just think it is simply brilliant piece of gear - looks good too! You can check Alex's web too - he builds them in London - all done in all good 'by hand' manner. I dunno what he charges - as this one was a gift. All bass players that used / heard it are frankly amazed. Check it out for yourself. Let me know if you have your own thoughts about it. I wish Alex had some samples on his web. Go and check it! www.basspre.com -Alexes web. Cheerio Simon
  7. Hi guys, I do apologize for not replying to all PM's about this bass. It is gone now. Thanks for the interest! Simon
  8. Hi guys, Condition is 9/10 - just one serious ding on the back. I will put more pics if there are serious buyers. I can not say much about this guitar. I have had it for about 2 years. Bought it on ebay. I bought it to learn to play bass. Since I also play guitar and bought new MM Stingray - there simply is no space in my flat for it so sadly it has to go. I am in London. Not keen on posting, paypal, etc... Cash and pick up only - and if that doesn't happen then, well it will stay Thanks,
  9. Hi There, I am struggling with space so this has to go. I really do not want to post it as I do not have a case for it. It is a Japanese Yamaha BB1100S with Bass Lines pick ups. Will accept around £200 for it. Other stuff on the picture obviously not for sale! Thanks, Simon [attachment=35727:IMG_4240.JPG]
  10. Hi All, SOLD NOW! I am considering selling my Eden Nemesis NA 320 Head. I played 2 gigs with it and it is in very good condition. I can not say much about the sound as I was only using it as a power amp - as I got a quality valve pre amp. I am looking for a cash sale for around £180 delivered or for a swap (MarkBass little mark + I pay the difference). I would also consider a swap for a quality 300 - 400 watt power amp. The problem I had with this amp is that even though I was going through effect loop return the EQ section on the head is somehow still active! I just drives me mad as I had two active EQs (Nemesis + pre amp) - so I need an amp that doesn't have that problem or just a power amp. It should be light and small though. Thanks, Sim [attachment=35408:IMG_3708.JPG] [attachment=35408:IMG_3708.JPG]
  11. Thanks guys for nice comments! It looks like I am sticking to bass now!
  12. Youtube link: [url="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=62E9B814E2618F7F"]http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=62E9B814E2618F7F[/url] Please do know that this is my 2nd gig playing bass in my life! I have been a guitarist for most of the time! Enjoy and please feel free to comment! Thanks, Sim
  13. just noticed that I copied bassbunny comment - well we both agree on Liebman then!
  14. Jon Liebman 'Funk fusion bass' - do not get confused with the title - this book gives you all you need to know about right hand technique. It helped me loads. I converted to bass a year ago after playing guitar for odd 20 years! I am currently gigging with a quality covers band. I found right hand plucking to be the biggest challenge after switching to bass guitar. Never had bass lessons - but asked loads of questions to bass players from my previous bands. Hope it helps.
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