Dad3353

It ^^ works.

Yes; if it's unexpected it can disturb, until one gets the hang of it. Reggae beats are often away from the one (the 'One Drop' being perhaps the most evident...). It's only really in recent times, musically, that the 'Two-Four' downbeat has become so ingrained. I blame Mr. Presley and Co.

It's the old Ginger Baker 'Sunshine Of Your Love' trick, playing snare on the 'One'.

Whilst it's sadly true that I have absolutely no 'taste' when it comes to design, aesthetics et al, if I had to vote on an 'Ugliest Bass Of The Year' award, the one linked to in the OP would be a hot contender. I don't think that I could be classed as a 'purist', or especially conservative, but that thing, even just as a photo, looks bad; under home or (heaven forbid..!) stage lights, I just can't imagine anyone being serious or keeping a straight face. Best kept in its custom case, I say, lid firmly closed, maybe soundly sealed and padlocked, to prevent accidents.

Danny Thompson, 'Live at Crawley', with Richard Thompson.

@NoirBass

Jack Casady on 'Bless Its Pointed Little Head'...

Good evening, Alfie, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. (But you knew all that anyway, didn't you..? )

Very nice. The dark green one, please.

Mmm... Butterfly cakes..!

Just as soon as that Bentley I'm still waiting for arrives, Boss.

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

So why do you buy it, you stupid old so-and-so..? ...

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

You are Ross Garfield, and I claim my £5..!

Not at all, I was simply defining the acronym for anyone unfamiliar with the term. (I'm a drummer; what do I care about Class D or 'heft'..? )

ICE = In Car Entertainment

5800w car radio amp ...

Good afternoon, Warren, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good afternoon, Goldie, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good afternoon, Jonny, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

The guitar lead jack is supposed to make the contact to turn the battery on, with its barrel. It is probable that the guitar jack socket has a short-circuit such that the contact is permanently on. If this is the case, it could probably be fixed by changing the jack socket. That's easy on some guitars, less so on others. Hope this helps.

Good morning, MM , and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

I dunno; I've tried cleaning my glasses twice, now, but the picture is still fuzzy. I'll have a better look tomorrow once my old eyes have rested a bit.

No, I don't do clock plates, just Certificate frames (although, now you mention it, that one does look particularly interesting. Hmm... Maybe, with my 3D printer ... )