mcnach

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1436621051' post='2819598'] I do like rounds for tone but I cant get past all the string noise. I really admire players who can play clean with rounds. Maybe as I evolve and get better as a player I might come back to them. I know part of the problem is me dragging my fingers.[/quote] Try cutting down the high treble it helps me a lot

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1436551888' post='2819171'] Just had a delivery by dpd, never heard of them before. I got 5 hours notice of a 1 hour delivery slot, it arrived 30 minutes into the slot. Tracking gave a link to google map which showed where the van was, what parcel number he was delivering (75) and what my parcel number was (87). Looking at the route the van took across town, it was well organised for shortest routes, updated at every drop. I guess this would be too much to ask of every delivery company. But ParcelForce have alway delivered my Thomann stuff within 36 hours from reaching UK (no strikes in Europe at that time). But really, I should get a life or take bass lessons rather than follow tracking on PC [/quote] DPD are about the best around. Whenever I see something it's been delivered by then, I relax.

[quote name='4-string-thing' timestamp='1436521086' post='2818782'] Hmmm, I did have some self adhesive velcro strips somewhere, but I'd be worried about ruining the carpet on my brand new cab. Guess if it's only done occasionally it would take a fair while before any bobbling occurs... Actually, I've just tried it.... It's a terrible idea! Doesn't really work as the angle is all wrong and the combo ends up too far forward and it seems very unstable. Maybe with a bigger (deeper) cab underneath it would be ok.... [/quote] ah pity...

[quote name='4-string-thing' timestamp='1436517462' post='2818709'] Yup, I've since bought the NY121 extension cab to go under the combo, but it's still not really that high, so I'm thinking of chopping an inch off either end end of the bottom tubes and using it to angle the combo whilst standing on top of the cab.... Not sure if it's a good idea or not, but what's the worst that could happen eh? [/quote] I like that idea. It may be possible to use a couple of long strips of tough velcro to go over the stand's feet and attach to the bottom cab (it's covered in carpet), giving a bit of extra protection against bumps. Maybe?

[quote name='4-string-thing' timestamp='1435311492' post='2807466'] The Stagg GAS-4.2 is a good buy on ebay, works great with my Markbass CMD121 and is less than half the price of those two at about £15! [/quote] Yup. I bought one of them recently and I've just used mine tonight. It's perfect for an amp the size of the Markbass, although it can take something a little bigger too for sure. I think it's just elevated enough to not lose the "oomph", and you can adjust the angle. It's brilliant.

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1436342469' post='2817177'] Maybe the tracking system has designated waypoints - depots/hubs at which a consignment gets booked in when it arrives. If the last place a box was seen was in Koln and the next place it's supposed to be booked in is at some distribution hub somewhere in England... well to the system it still seems to be in Germany even though it's waiting at Calais? [/quote] it is possible,, and their tracking does not get updated immediately along the way in my experience. But once it's in the UK's final destination, the tracking system lets you know exactly when it's out for delivery.

[quote name='afterimage' timestamp='1436307844' post='2817024'] Well it would have been nice to be informed I took a day off work waiting for it they should notify delays about shipping issues only common courtesy [/quote] did they say it would be delivered today? I usually just follow their tracking and it's been pretty much spot on. edit: ah, so they did not, the OP just jumped the gun. Ah, impatience...

Of my top 5, two were bought new (one "discovered through BC). Of the other three, two were bought in the forum. BC is costing me money!!!

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1436293307' post='2816848'] Seems you're adapting well to being a Scott: like moaning that we in the south have it easy, while you have free healthcare and education. [/quote] I had intensive lessons over the past couple of years!!!

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1436283635' post='2816731'] Cool! ( well cooler than london) Wish I was Scottish right now . The heat makes me say fumny things [/quote] what is that heat you speak of? It seems you lot south of the border keep it all for yourselves, as usual

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1436273910' post='2816617'] Are you one of salmonds crew? [/quote] Nah, I may or not sympathise with some of their goals (obscure enough?), but I'm only an adoptive son of Scotland. I'm Spanish actually. I'm here because I love the weather. edit: and my "mcnach" alias existed way before I even realised that one day I'd live in Scotland

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1436262818' post='2816450'] That's another thing. There have been some really cool bassss for sale oI here.The annoying thing is, they're from foreign sellers who seem to have little interest in Basschat otherwise [/quote] Do you really want foreigners coming over here and occupying your forum and buying your basses??? (disclaimer: I one of those foreigners, I do have a couple of cool basses for sale, but I do have an interest in BC beyond GAS, honest )

[quote name='morsefull' timestamp='1436207439' post='2816018'] Ok, It's probably best for me to calm down a bit. I've PM'd the seller and am awaiting his reply. I want the Marketplace to be everything we need it to be. Open, transparent and a place where we can trust each other. I remember a thread a long time ago when someone paid for a bass and didn't receive it and the response from the Basschat " family" was amazing. If I remember correctly he got either the bass or his money back. Now I'm not at all out of pocket but it's important that we are all aware of the issues that can arise relating to sales here. The more we discuss various issues the better it'll be for all, whether selling or buying. [/quote] +1 The problem with people is that... they're people! But we generally have a good bunch over here. Let's not get a disappointing experience cloud our vision. If the bass is still available, I hope you manage to make it yours!

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1436202684' post='2815943'] When selling or buying on ebay I can see that once you click "Buy" that's it - you clicked, you bought. No backing out. It's all buying blind really. I've bought basses that way and found out that not all Fender's (for example) sound the same, even though the spec might appear to be the same. When buying on BC I expect to arrange to go and see a bass, try it and buy if I like it. If I don't like it, or I'm not sure I'll politely back out and wish the other guy all the best and leave. I'd expect exactly the same in the return. We all know that many basses can't simply be tried out in a store, because stores don't stock them. I expect that I can go and try a bass, as long as I genuinely set out honestly wanting to buy and not simply go "tyre kicking". If the seller has driven a fair way, to meet I'd expect to cover his/her costs if I've wasted their time. (Never happened yet). I may be wrong on all this, of course. I was once in a situation where I drove 120 miles to try a bass. We were given a cuppa and hot-cross buns! I tried 2 basses. One was the one I went to try. It was ok, but not for me. The other was really cool, but a good bit more than I could afford, but served to show that I could be far better suited to a bass other than the one I went there to try. I can understand the seller was disappointed, but I'd been the one who'd forked out for the fuel for going there, so I left empty handed. When I got home I had a PM informing me that generally everyone on BC are really good guys and a pleasure to meet. I was, I was told, not one of them. I was the scum of the earth and should hang my head in shame. So I guess not all folk here have the same outlook or expectations? [/quote] Brilliant!!! I've had a few times people coming to try something I was selling only for them to go "hmmm, not sure, I'll think about it" and go away. I never felt for a minute that they were doing wrong. IN fact, I admired them because usually when I go to try something I end up buying it! I can't resist! (not always )

[quote name='morsefull' timestamp='1436200241' post='2815904'] If the marketplace is going to continue to be a place where we can buy and sell with confidence then people need to be aware of the need for dealing in a trustworthy and transparent way. My issue is that I sold my bass to buy this. It also took the seller almost a month to decide they didn't want to sell to me. Also the sale thread is still alive ?? [/quote] It is disappointing but I don't see an issue with "trustworthiness"... You sold a bass to buy the other one... and now you don't have either. That is annoying, I truly understand that... but until the sale is really done, the bass you want to buy is not yours! So the seller took a long time to decide not to sell it and had you waiting? Yes, annoying, but it's entirely his prerrogative. Similarly, you could have chosen to walk away. I'm sorry it didn't work out, but I can't see how this is a confidence issue, or something for the mods to worry about. There are a lot of items for sale by a lot of different people... some are more reliable than others. You just hit one that wasn't so much. Bad luck. It happens. He did not take your money, 'though. Remember that an item you want which is for sale, it's not really yours until "the deed is done", and both parties can change their minds. It doesn't happen often, but it happens sometimes. That's life.