Dad3353

Three, if you count the acquirer. ...

So that's what I'm doing wrong. I'm doing this intynet thingy using my PC..! What a dummy, eh..? Darn it..! It's too late now to rush out and buy one of these iPaddy wots'its so that I can do this flamin' quizzy thing. Just my luck..!

Yeah, folks grew out of 'em.

I've been messing about, on and off, with 'Misty' for... Oh dear, has it really been that long..? Crikey..!

Jolly good; fits in well. Slightly dubious about the 'wah', but it's in keeping, for some. He'd be worth following up, I'd suggest.

Nor I ^^.

I'll give you fifteen for the next one you come across, and twenty for a Club 60... ...

Next week, BRX; next week.

I couldn't get past the entry page; I think that counts as a 'fail', no..?

So. Tie-Dye is back, eh..? And that last one looks to be inspired by a clumsy meal taken at a well-known fried chicken outlet..!

I'm no expert, but 1960 was when the Jazz bass was first marketed, and, for collectors at least, carries a premium price tag simply for that reason. Similar to a 'first edition' of a book, I suppose. One should note, of course that the asking price is not always the final sale price, and that, if something is still available for sale, it's because it hasn't sold (yet, but maybe won't...).

What tone non-wood do they use..? ...

The ground level is toilet, bathroom, workshop tool cupboards, freezer and washing machine, the upper floor is where I make my model 'planes, and hosts the hot water tank. The roof space is an attic, for storing boxes'n'stuff.

It's the hardest thing, but the best, in my opinion: just ignore the stuff and do whatever you do naturally. I'm assuming that you're not normally performing in a skeleton suit and leaping from the top of the PA columns..? Take courage from the greats, such as Mr Entwistle, or Mr Wyman, neither renowned for their choreography. Any visual influences from Mr Dunn might be best toned down; his expressions and 'interesting' movements seemed to attract the camera, and although he could get away with it, it may not suit all occasions. The focus of the occasion will be on all the other performers, so just play your bass as usual and let the ambiance flow over everyone in joyful discreet harmony. If the lighting does bother you, maybe have a word with the lighting operator..? If that can't be done, turn a quarter-turn away, so as not to have 'em in your eyes. Hope this helps; have fun.

Mmm... Fish fingers, garden beans, courgettes and tomatoes... That's better. Now, where was I..? Ah yes, the Building Site... Here's the wall that needs removing... (Our Eldest can be seen, preparing the top of his future workbench, using the ubiquitous WorkMate...) Here's the footings being prepared to receive future masonry, calculated to be plumb to the roof (unlike the present wall...).... We can't just remove the wall, or the roof would come down. We'll do it in stages, from left to right. Here's the timid start... ... which quickly becomes ... Our Friendly Neighbour helps out with spreading the rubble over the forecourt... The masonry gets started, and the double-door frame set in... Meanwhile, Our Eldest prepares crosspieces for the timber framing... I've bought some wood from a local sawmill; it's Douglas Fir. How appropriate..! Getting serious... What came down must go up. The roof is now shored up on the left... Cutting in to receive the transoms and stuff... ... and planing... Now a bit more can be demolished... ... and its masonry laid ... A good friend has some old beams we can use, so we go to collect them... Another upright in place... ... so more demolition ... ... and masonry... So far, so good... Windows, flooring, whatever... ... and we start filling in the gaps, using a double thickness of expanded cement blocks, leaving an air-gap... Here's me, contributing to the effort by taking the photos... Getting there... ... precariously... Nearly finished ... All is fitted and mostly cleaned up ... A good coat of protective paint on the woodwork; this is a year later... ... and a more recent photo... The whole job took two months, basically. It's survived three winters since, and has proved to be maybe even better than anticipated. Well worth the effort; it took me nearly three decades to firstly work out how to do the job, then gather the monies required, and finally have the courage to bite the bullet and do it. No regrets.

Let me finish my dinner, then, and I'll post a couple of pics. Back soon...

Some, yes, but the major pieces were hacked about on the ground, or supported on other pieces. Basically three of us, Our Eldest, a friend (seen through the window...) and myself as Foreman & Overseer. I've a whole series of pics showing the wall coming down, and the finished product, if anyone wants to see the 'Before' and 'After'.

I made a house (well, a wall of a house...). Does that count..?

Here is my contribution to the July 2020 Basschat Composition Challenge, inspired by a picture chosen by the previous winner: NickD..! Just my luck, to fumble for my glasses and not find 'em when I need to see clearly. In desperation and eternal optimism, I sit here, day after day, hoping to catch another glimpse. Yes, I know; it's sad, but that's old age for you. 😞 A Kontakt saxophone plays the melody line, supported by the fine Ruby bass and Superior 3 drums. There's a BIAB vibraphone towards the end. The text is related by my old friend, Harry, sounding, today, rather too like David Mitchell for comfort at times. Little in the way of Fx (well, none, in fact...), just a general rolling in glitter with a coat of Ozone mastering. Thanks for listening, if you already have; if you're about to, enjoy.

I suppose it depends somewhat on one's own personality. Some folks are flash beggars, wanting to be noticed, others are more discreet, not wishing to draw attention to themselves. For my part, I've no wish to be forward, and the bass players I appreciate the most I recognise more for their musical abilities than anything else. Many I've never seen, in picture or live, so wouldn't know how they project themselves. To me, it's an irrelevance. Good playing is good playing, whether out front or backing another. Simple, really.

I'm not. I gave up after four very long minutes. Disclaimer: I'm about as far removed from the Target audience for this stuff as is possible to be, and I'm old.

Is it the black one..?

The back of my Hofner Comittee; it's maple.