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You can add Chris Squire and J. J Burnel to the list of pick players who've not done so bad. I can't play with a pick. The envy here is killing me!

Can only agree with all who've already posted. Many thanks to all for a the day Louisa and I both had a great time. Excellent to meet with Andy and Jez. I'm sure all we southerners are really appreciative for those guys making it down to our event. Their work is even more inspiring when you see it in the flesh, plus they're really cool guys too. See some of you again soon Rich

We've got group test of them going on today at the Herts Bass bash. So you might find we have some useful information for you later.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1465108538' post='3065267'] It's today [/quote] It is too.

I'm getting GAS for a short-scale picolo bass. Does anyone have one? Or just a short scale I can try?

Nahhhhh... Well, maybe [url="https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=88014765C749B87!266&authkey=!AGCiu0eo3xn9l58&ithint=file%2cpdf"]Happy Birthday[/url]

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1464967878' post='3064259'] What are these Cajon's? Are they like Chicken Cajon's? [/quote] http://youtu.be/5Wgl8eDdha8

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1464948824' post='3063992'] Just thought - What about Jack's [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Lobster Thermidor aux Crevettes avec Aubergines in a white wine sauce, garnished with shallots??[/font][/color] [/quote] Not again!! We had that last year!

I used DPD this week for my second time of using - second time of their failing to collect on the agreed day too. Normally I use UPS with no problems, but DPD is a no-no from here on. I always book through Interparcel. It's not them, they're simply a booking agent. It's DPD who're rubbish.

A number of folks here are saying they use both volumes on full. I've found that this gives lower output than if you back one volume off a little. Am I missing something?

joking aside, you will find there are 2 types of pot available these are Linear and Logarithmic. It's really down personal preference, but i prefer the linear ones. Log has a lot of the adjustment all up one end of the turn of the pot.

I was also surprised to see The Beachboys have a 50th anniversary tour, about 30 years after they split up. Isn't that like me and the Ex-Mrs G celebrating our 30th next year?

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1464788588' post='3062544'] The thing is though orchestras play the exact same thing near enough, notes, timing etc since they were invented. An orchestra is made to play original pieces pretty much exactly as intended. The original composer written the piece for any orchestra to play. The conductor be it someone else or the original composer only has so much say from what is written. Where other music has many more variables. Not saying classic music is boring or doesn't have a difference between conductors or orchestras as it does but it does have less variables despite having more people playing the piece. [/quote] Not entirely correct. I used to think this, until I married and got educated. Different interpretations of classical music can be very different as the orchestration changes. The conductor is also a key factor. In essence you're correct though; the sound is only effected by a few key people, such as Arranger, Conductor and first violin, or other solo instrumentalists.

"If it looks too good to be true, it probably is" But if it were me I'd pass on all the info to Elixir. Funny how they don't copy Legacy or Fender strings...

"[color=#3C3241] we play is a "vintage " revisitation of Rock/pop classics".[/color] [color=#3C3241]...and you dive in after 1 rehearsal? Presumably you get more than 1 rehearsal to get into the playlist?[/color] [color=#3C3241]The ad says Brick Lane, but they play in SW?[/color]

Hey Phin, welcome to BC. Here's a few pieces to get started on reading with. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/215336-learning-to-read-the-dots-sheet-music-to-learn-with/

[quote name='Ruiner' timestamp='1463755252' post='3053883'] The squier VM Baritone Jazzmaster uses the exact same neck as the Squier VM Bass VI (I have both and can confirm this) So I imagine you'd have no problem using the Bass VI as a baritone with appropriate strings. [/quote] [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1464013314' post='3055747'] Depends which Baritone tuning you want. The general standard is 28" scale for B and 30" scale for A with the appropriate strings. I have a HB 28" scale baritone guitar and even with the heavier D'Addario set (14 - 68), I still think the low B and E strings are a bit floppy. However I favour a 52 for low E on the guitar (and 56 when tuning it down to D) so my tastes might not be typical. [/quote] I just came (late) to this. I found this article that you might like to read> [url="http://www2.fender.com/experience/tech-talk/the-bass-vi-bass-or-baritone-guitar/"]http://www2.fender.c...aritone-guitar/[/url] I like the idea, but I'm no pick player, so I'd like to know if it's realistic to play finger-style? BTW, BRX, thanks for the great review.

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1464708220' post='3061660'] Ok fairy nuff. I am not familiar with the Wilburies stuff and that song and the fact they don't (didn't) have a regular bass player inspired me to post this. [/quote] It would be cool to hear/see what you do with it and how it sounds. Music is art. Nothing is ever "wrong". Their line up is seriously guitar-heavy though isn't it?

Don't know if this will help but Mrs G is a pianist. She's a Roland fan. We recently bought a Juno for travelling with. She's enjoying that. What you need to look for is proper weighted keys. Regrettably you won't get that new for anything like £175. But don't forget, keys are as personal as a bass is to you. If it's not for you, then the player needs to go out and try a few. Try [color=#006621][font=arial, sans-serif]www.[/font][/color][b]piano-warehouse[/b][color=#006621][font=arial, sans-serif].co.uk/. We went to the west London store and they were really good for letting Mr G try loads and take her time.[/font][/color] As you say, you will struggle to find a good, down to earth "pianistchat.com" style site.

The general feel of the song that I get is a harp back to the 50s-60s. Wasn't this a time when bass was underplayed? Wasn't it McCartney and others in the 60s that took the bass forward?