Dad3353

There are many other ways of emptying one's pockets, some of which could be considered more worthy.

I may be totally wrong, but I'm a ...

Dire..!

Good evening, Saltlamp, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

How many guesses do we get, and how specific would one have to be..? Would 'grey' suffice, or must it be 'Panzer Grey'..? What about sparklyness..? How to decide between Razzle-Dazzle Fuchsia and English Rose..? Hmm... I'll have to think this through, and quickly... (Totters away, muttering ... 'Olive Drab or Drab Olive..? Mustard and Cress or Rhubarb and Custard..? Does Tartan count as one or several, and how many Shades of Grey are there, anyway..? Oh, my aching head. More hot chocolate, methinks. Hmm... Brown..? Like gravy or tree bark...')

In much the same way as this is 'courtship'...

I'm disappointed. I would have thought that you'd be up on your feet, dancing in the aisles to the hot beat and vibrant rhythms.

It has its Good Aspects, and I've heard far, far worse, but life-changing..? A bit too late for me, I'm afraid. Thanks for sharing, just the same. (Hint : Don't go to a full performance of Schubert's Ninth; there's only so many changes one can have in one's lifetime. )

I'd go much further than that, in suggesting that any 'luxury' items are at the expense of some poor sod in the world. It's my view that, once above a reasonable level (discuss 'reasonable'...), the 'wealth' accumulated comes from somewhere, and would be better spread out to those with less. This applies to holiday homes, second yachts, hunting lodges, eye-wateringly expensive motor cycles and cars and uber-expensive basses (list non-exhaustive...). An unpopular view, I know, and I've my share of hypocrisy in putting it forward, but until there's a better distribution world-wide, I'm rather Puritan where Luxury is concerned. I don't subscribe to the 'trickle-down' theories, either. Just sayin'.

True, up to the point where one's conscience kicks in, regarding ethics and societal notions. Greed is greed, however it's expressed.

In any film of the Stones 'Butterfly' free concert, Hyde Park, I, and some friends, were part of the umpteen-thousand spectators, up until 'Sympathy for the Devil', when we left.

I take this as being just a cheap, facetious shot decrying the very real effect of instrument components with regard to their sonic output. Not worthy of you; I'm disappointed. ...

Yes, as is the shape of the tuning pegs and the strap button by acoustic reflection, and to much the same degree. Some bats can hear the difference if there's no wind.

Odd that the spec mentions 'Acoustic' as 'No', though.

@lurksalot @Skol303 and any other kind souls : Would anyone care to post a Trumpet Call to see about getting a few more votes in..? I'm still not at my best , and dread the thought of having to do a Certificate for all the current 'joint winners', even if there was space enough on an A4 sheet..! Just a thought, hopefully whilst there's still time. Thanks in advance (trusting that further votes don't bring everyone up to the Pole Position, in which case I'm well and truly sunk..! Thanks in advance.

Good evening, KN, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

I'm liking the thought that many of the posters here, having experienced some very, very loud gigs, maybe several times, are yet still able to discern the subtle differences between bass body tone-woods. ...

Good evening, John, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

No, no; she should keep her lovely piano, and play it as often as possible, either for quieter stuff, special occasions or when the neighbours are out (or invited in for a cocktail evening, hint hint..?). The lecky joanna would be for the more robust repertoire, scales, practising, late night romps. There must be room for another keyboard, Shirley..?

If it's not too late (ie: house already bought...); I'd suggest that sorting out your future neighbour's point of view on the matter as being critical, and potentially a show-stopper. If it's certain that there'll be no agro, all well and good, including any internal work, improvements or concessions you, as a couple, are willing to make (headphones, electric keys etc...). If there's a doubt, carefully consider the implications of having an irate neighbour for a number of years. If it is already too late, Good Luck; you may need it. I play drums; our remote cottage as a choice of residence was not a coincidence.

An unknown quantity at time of purchase (1967...), and much more sobre than others here, it seems. No regrets; I've bought it, and worn it out, several times since...

All of it..?