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It’s good news that you’ve found something else to keep the black dog at bay, I had a similar experience when I retired, I thought when I was working I was just occasionally a miserable bugger, but it turns out I have cyclothymia (or bi-polar lite as it’s sometimes called). I have found that keeping my zinc levels up helps with the extremes of the mood swings and that it also helps keep colds at bay is an extra bonus. Anyway, that backstory aside, I was struck by your comment about being shite at some of your new pastimes because I read this just the other day from the genius that is Kurt Vonnegut: ”When I was 15, I spent a month working on an archeological dig. I was talking to one of the archeologists one day during our lunch break and he asked those kinds of “getting to know you” questions you ask young people: Do you play sports? What’s your favorite subject? And I told him, no I don’t play any sports. I do theater, I’m in choir, I play the violin and piano, I used to take art classes. And he went WOW. That’s amazing! And I said, “Oh no, but I’m not any good at ANY of them.” And he said something then that I will never forget and which absolutely blew my mind because no one had ever said anything like it to me before: “I don’t think being good at things is the point of doing them. I think you’ve got all these wonderful experiences with different skills, and that all teaches you things and makes you an interesting person, no matter how well you do them.” And that honestly changed my life. Because I went from a failure, someone who hadn’t been talented enough at anything to excel, to someone who did things because I enjoyed them. I had been raised in such an achievement-oriented environment, so inundated with the myth of Talent, that I thought it was only worth doing things if you could “Win” at them.” I hope that helps a bit.13 points
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Because so much of what right wingers think is free speech is actually hate speech.9 points
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Six months into (premature) retirement and two weeks into lockdown 2 I found myself running out of things to do and also drifting towards depression. I had given myself five things to do - bass practice, sax prax, getting better at watercolour portraits, riding bicycles and writing my maiden novel. The trouble is I am irredeemably shite at the first three things, it's winter, and the novel will never happen - and it's miserable being made aware of this (again). Realising depression is not a good place to go, I took stock and realised that one way of putting off re-realisation of the shite threshold is to pretend I'm starting from scratch. So today I dusted off the Ed Friedland walking bass course, Scott Devine's technique accelerator course and started Scott Paddock's excellent sax course right from the start. So far so good. I am posting this primarily as a motivational pressure on myself to avoid back sliding. YMMV.7 points
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But he isn't though is he? You can't really turn on the telly without seing farage and his bunch of right wing nutjobs moaning about their free speech being curtailed. The president of america has been spouting right wing conspiracy theories heavily for the last 4 years, don't see his free speech going anywhere, or the whole news organisations set up to pander to that world view. If anything, there is more right wing free speech than left wing free speech these days. Even the bbc isn't allowed to come up with an opinion without having to add 'but some people think it is reasonable to drown immigrants in the channel' too to balance it out.7 points
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Due to advancing age and lack of gigs here is my "as new" Sadowsky Metroline 5 in aged white/cream. Purchased used from The Bass Gallery by me in January 2019. (listed in their "sold" items). Briefly the specs are:- Fingerboard, rosewood; Body, alder; Frets 22; Nut 1 7/8 inches; Spacing at bridge, 19mm; Scale, 34 inches; Pickups, Sadowsky; Preamp, Sadowsky 2 band; Weight 8.5 lbs; Controls, volume, pan, active/passive/tone and stacked treble/bass. Will come in an almost new Hiscox case (as in pictures) OR I have an almost new Reunion Blues soft, but highly padded case if you fancy that (cost twice the price of the Hiscox). I have looked in detail and cannot find any blemishes worth photographing. A few light scratches on the pickguard, and I mean light. A beautiful bass. No trade offers please, and the price is fixed. UK sales only please. Sorry, I don't have any sound clips, although there are plenty on Youtube.6 points
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Absolutely. Being ancient, I remember when one could hear quite a wide variety of political views via the mainstream media. Not any more. We have lurched markedly to the right in recent years and anything to the left of the Lib Dems is openly described as "communism" and/or heresy. The far right has always exploited the fact that they are (rightly) forbidden to say some things (drowning asylum seekers, etc) by claiming it to be an "assault on free speech". The sad thing is that more appear to believe their nonsense nowadays.6 points
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My band playing a drive in show between lockdowns. 1980's Hungarian hybrid, KNA db-1 pickup, Sansamp paradriver preamp, Superior bassworks dirty gut strings. Enjoy!5 points
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Tokai JB45 in candy apple red with matching headstock and neck which I believe dates back to 1983/84 To the best of my knowledge it is all original and even comes with the Tokai gigbag (albeit with a hole in the bottom ! Conditional is remarkable for an instrument of this age. I can only see 2 tiny marks on the body and have tried to show these in photos It’s strung with a new set of Ernie Ball coated 45 - 105 roundwounds and was recently set up by Beej Guitars in Leeds Bass weighs in at 9 lbs 6oz Currently collection from Wakefield only or I can meet you within a reasonable distance. Trade value is £575 - cash price now £495 straight sale is preferred to put towards a Dingwall but I might look at trading for another Jazz like a MIJ 62 reissue or a Limelight with cash adjustment4 points
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Hi there, today i went to Adrian. Kind Regards from him to you all 🙋♂️...We've had a nice Talk and I've had the opportunity to choose a flamed Maple top for my Joker Bass. Pic 1 is made by me a few Hours ago. On Pic 2 wich is from Adrian, you can see the Woodgrain better.4 points
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I don't know GR gear, but IMO the SM would be a good first step to the best rig you've owned. I have the SM and an SC. They each sound great and together bring the house down. I'll use both as a full range rig for my active Jazz bass, but, as a stand alone cab, I prefer the SC (more low end and slightly less top end). Sounds perfect with my passive P bass. All BF cabs are punchy and well defined.4 points
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I think the op just misread the forum. I'd like to welcome @[email protected] There is a thread where folk introduce themselves. Why not just pop over there and tell us a bit about yourself, and we can all start again.3 points
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No, there are laws against hate speech. Anway, we're breaking forum rules here and don't want to get the thread locked (robbing our freedom of speech ).3 points
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The band I was part of in the early 80s had an actual 808 drum machine (at the time when it was cutting edge and expensive) and we spent most of out time trying not the make the bass drum sound like that.3 points
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While reading. (gloating) about his removal from the label, it stated that he is still going to release his cover of the Jam's, That's Entertainment. I hope to never hear that.3 points
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You can get an indication of whether lightweight tuners would work, without spending money upfront, by removing one or two of the existing tuners and see if the balance of the bass improves. If it does, work out the weight of the tuners still remaining on the bass. That is the total amount that four new lightweight tuners must not weigh more than.3 points
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If you spot any great BF deals - let us know! On the other hand if you see any blatant pre BF price bumps to make it just look like they're offering reductions - feel free to call them out. Here's one. Normal price £399, but you can currently get a HX Stomp for a bargain basement £539 from these guys... https://www.dawsons.co.uk/207797/line-6-helix-hx-stomp-multi-effects-processor-amp-modeller2 points
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Hi, for sale is a special piece of art from Germany. A Warwick Streamer 5 in very good condition. It has the typical Warwick-sound. Very even over the whole fretboard and a tight and punchy low b. Craftmanship is extraordinay good. Retail price was 3799€ - now are the prices for german made warwicks much higher. It comes with a massive Warwick rockcase and new daddario 165s strings. I may consider trades or part exchange. Big Price Drop: 1550£ Warwick Machine heads Just a Nut III Brass 34″ scale 24 Jumbo Brass frets Maple fingerboard Blackwood block inlays Blackwood neck with Maple stripes 2/3 Maple with 1/3 plain Blackwood top body Finish: Natural Oil Passive Seymour Duncan Soapbar’s SSB-5n (Neck) and SSB-5b (Bridge) Pickups Seymour Duncan 3-way with slap contour presets electronics Dome speed control knobs Warwick 2-pieces bridge Warwick security locks Chrome hardware color, maple tuning pegs RockCase flight case2 points
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Not in the Baptists 🙂 "Proof of Concept". But I shall forever now read it as "Piece of Cauliflower", which will make future project plans much more entertaining. Thanks @stewblack 👍2 points
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I've used Essex Amp Repairs a couple of times and, tbh, wasn't that pleased with what they did. I can say the same for some repairs they have recently done on a couple of amps I know of that clearly had faults they were unable or reluctant to spend time identifying. I would unhesitatingly recommend Electronic Music Services They sorted out my Mesa Boogie prodigy 4:88 when it blew a fuse and took half the pcb with it. Cost me an arm and a leg, mind you, but that wasn't their fault. But recently I have become more acquainted with a chap called Leighton Jennings and he is now my go-to guy for everything. He is a one man band working out of his garage, makes guitars and amps, repairs them, top bloke. Also vintage record players! Both are nearer than Witham, too!2 points
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The family motto/maxim/whatever it’s called I used to say to my son on his way into primary school every morning was ‘do YOUR best and have fun!’2 points
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Great to have those 5 targets. I think the most liberating this is to stop caring if you are 'good' or not (and how can you decide that anyway) and just enjoy the process of learning and doing. Keep going and stay well.2 points
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Some people get lower latencies, but they're rare. A lot of people seem to operate without too much effort at around 40ms, so with 30 you're fine and you'll hardly notice it. My most recently jam was with someone in Minnesota and someone in St Petersburg with a few of us in the middle in the UK. That's not common - most people can't deal with those latencies, but the American guy is a master at it and the Russian is used to it now! I'll post the video when we've played our online gig.2 points
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Well it's here, first impressions, I seriously like the stealth paint and for once the tort guard is growing on me, neck is not as chunky as other HB's I've owned in fact it's quite similar to my 4 string Alpher maybe only fractionally deeper its straight, no sharp ends and the frets seem to be quite level. Pickup isn't bad for the money, remember it's £118! The tuners tune and the bridge is functional but not brilliant but like I said it's £118, would I recommend one for a beginner? Definitely, would I recommend one in general? Without a doubt, it's a bargain!2 points
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And hoping that all the updates get installed properly... 🤞2 points
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I daren't tell you how many drum Vst's I have (including Slate..!)..! Did I need Riot Drums..? Did I heck, but at $5, I'll take 'em.2 points
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'Tamasuperstar' (and his original rant), was actually talking to himself. The poster in question, 'JTUK', did a runner from this forum two years ago, maybe more, never to be seen again.2 points
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Great bass part, during the 1st lockdown I had a plan (which sadly I never got round to finishing) of starting a Youtube channel of my bass covers, anyway I filmed several bass covers with the intention of uploading and one of the songs on my list was Rio , anyhow I made a number of attempts at the song and in a band cover and in a band mix my bass playing would have sounded fine but in the context of a bass cover I just could not get the bass part tight enough and after a number of attempts decided I would abandon my bass cover of that song so I have great respect for John Taylor's playing2 points
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Cab and BF cover both in A1 condition with no dings/scrapes or Tolex peel. This 'S' version is switchable between 4 and 12 ohms and spec'd at 600W, though Alex at BF says they're good for 800 clean watts. I've gigged it in a rock covers band at 4ohms with an Eden WT550 Traveler and 12ohms with a Mesa Subway D800+ - both plenty loud enough for me! Collection only or happy to meet anywhere within a half-hour drive from J25 M5 when covid rules allow.2 points
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Way to go with your first ever post on this forum.... straight into insults. Whether the original poster was right or wrong this is clearly no way to respond. You might want to check your attitude.....2 points
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Angel of Death - Hank Williams ( if only for the joyous juxtaposition of Slayer and the inventor of modern country music).2 points
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So true. I'd wager that Karl has owned 82.7% of all basses ever made. Apologies, I can't be any more accurate than that.2 points
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Well... it ain't no fun waiting round to be a millionaire, I suppose.2 points
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Here's my entry for November. This dog is chillin' with nothing to do and all day to do it, he's just going for a spin and will take whatever comes his way with imperturbable serendipity. Living and loving life, this is one laid-back pooch. Recorded with blithe insouciance using Wavepad, Audacity, Roland Micro Cube, Zoom pedal, Epiphone Special Gibson, el cheapo Spider brand bass and Hydrogen drums. Stay cool 😎2 points
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Morrissey: Please, please, please let me get what I want BMG: You are a charming man and a handsome devil, but money changes everything, so we have to drop you now. Morrissey: May I ask, how soon is now? BMG: That joke isn't funny anymore. Morrissey: Well I wonder, what difference does It make? I don’t own you anything! BMG: Bigmouth strikes again. Don’t panic, you’ve got everything now. Morrissey: Ok, I know it’s over. 😎2 points
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And received it today. And it’s true about the 2-eq having more grunt, much more to my taste, looks like I’ve a whole lotta (had to chuck that in) AC/DC songs to learn now.2 points