neepheid

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1416911430' post='2614855'] Zero radius, as in having no radius applied to a flat board, which is how they start out. [/quote] Infinite radius sounds way better, the marketing guys are going to love it! I think you're taking me too seriously, I was just having a bit of mathematical/geometrical fun

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1416908222' post='2614817'] Or simply change the plug to a UK one. [/quote] Not so easy if the plug and power supply are an all in one unit.

The term "zero radius" makes me wonder if the object in question would exist at all. As we know that the larger the radius, the flatter the board, wouldn't these flat boards have been sanded to a radius which approaches infinity? Or am I thinking too much?

I've only had to turn down one invitation to join. I hummed and hawed about it for a while then ended up declining and being quite honest about my reasons why not (the humming and hawing was about whether or not to be honest or to come up with some flimsy excuse). I was thanked for my candour. Guess I've been lucky so far.

In many ways, I feel really privileged to be in my band. I'm not by any means what you would call an experienced or time-served musician - only been playing properly for 6 years and still feel like I have much to learn. I'm really excited about the music we're creating together. We agreed at the start that whatever we create is created by the band, so equal songwriting credit irrespective of whose idea it originally was. We have a (admittedly not bulging) band fund into which any gig monies goes into and we talk about how it's spent (like studio time for instance). If I have to have a criticism, it's probably the fact that in a way we're all too nice - none of us are particularly made of the "you should book our band" type stuff. Getting gigs has been slow and infrequent, and so far I'm the only one who's been doing much about it, and that's because someone has to. Diplomacy and equality makes for a pleasant band to spend time with, but without someone steering the boat, it just kinda drifts along. I guess I've become the guy at the wheel, so I suppose I should just get better at it. I (mostly) taught myself how to play bass, so I guess I can teach myself this getting gigs/promotion malarky as well Either that or get a manager/promoter...

My credit card does wish they would stop selling end of line Gibson basses at near second hand prices Seriously though, great bunch of lads and ladies at Thomann, dealt with them many times with no issues, apart from their wallet emptying powers.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1416523914' post='2611261'] A lot of decent guys on TB. However, if you diplomatically disagree with a mods position on any topic, they ban you. Also I would say that about 90% of the members are non- gigging bass players [b]including a few once a monthers.[/b] Only 10% are out there gigging on the front lines. But that 90% sure have a lot of opinions about gigging. Blue [/quote] What's that supposed to mean? That as a "once a monther" I don't get to have a valid opinion about gigging? Surely playing gigs once a month is still "gigging", no? What a bizarre thing to say.

Can't say I've noticed this, but because I pick up a different bass every time I play I don't suppose I'm best placed to experience this phenomenon. I've never thought "it just isn't working out with this bass" and picked up a different one either. Maybe I should try that some time.

On any bass I've had with an out of phase option, I've found it to be the least useful thing ever on a bass, as (when it works) it sucks a lot of the bass and "oomph" out of the tone - what's left isn't very nice or useful IMO.

Just play the damn thing!

I bought a chrome Epiphone three point bridge from Jeff the other day, dealt in person. Lovely chap, had a wee chinwag about basses and whatnot - a pleasure to make his acquaintance. My NR Thunderbird is looking much better now. Cheers!

[quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1416317939' post='2608961'] I've sat through and read all this thread - I need a lay down now... My question is why are Gibson not in the same position? They've produced the same old Gold/tabacco burst Les Pauls for years and they too have the cheap Epiphones and Studio versions of all their gear. [/quote] They've produced many things other than Les Pauls you know Plus Gibson have been in similar positions in the past - been bought by a company with naff all pedigree in making musical instruments (Norlin, much like CBS), been run into the ground (financially and/or from a perceived quality point of view) and rescued.

Hope it's not arrogant to say I'm listening to last week's rehearsal recordings of my band, The Inevitable Teaspoons. Jamming some new tunes and next rehearsal is tomorrow night.

FWIW our keyboard player is an absolute gem and no, you can't have him

Gear Acquisition Syndrome. The ideal number of basses is n+1, where n is the number you currently have

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1416072531' post='2606632'] not all of us [/quote] I think the reference was to the American tendency to refer to the entirety of the UK as "England". When I was in Houston one time, I kept getting asked if I was Irish. Bizarre.

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1415982672' post='2605853'] Neepheid you are Rabid Gibson Guy Club member No1.... [/quote] Can't see the membership of that club growing very much

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1415979084' post='2605819'] I like the club thing. It's not a badge-waving exercise... it's nice to know where there's a concentration of people who can answer your question or share their experience about a certain piece of gear, especially if it's not mainstream. [/quote] I guess it's just because it's been quite easy to establish myself here as "that f'n rabid Gibson guy" without having to be part of a club

The sheer size of it makes threads grow super long, super fast which is a bit rubbish for me because I like to read in a linear fashion like I do here. But I do find it useful when searching for a particular nugget of info. Not fussed for the "club" thing either.

[quote name='Clint' timestamp='1415912024' post='2605259'] Why will Gibson not reissue this bass? Probably the best bass they made although I have yet to see one up close. [/quote] Jack Casady went to Gibson first but they declined - "[color=#000000][font=arial, sans-serif][size=4]When in 1998 I approached Gibson about reissuing that bass they turned me over to Jim Rosenberg, President of Epiphone. They owned Epiphone and they thought that the bass was too much of an odd duck for Gibson to put back out again."[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=arial, sans-serif][size=4]Admittedly that was a while ago so you never know, but for now you'll have to put up with the Epiphone Jack Casady Signature. Not really a hardship, I'm a big fan of mine and so are the guys in my band.[/size][/font][/color]

A little bit - it's not too much of a burden but I sure would appreciate a bit more help than I get at present, mostly with getting gigs, as I'm not a super confident person and I find the shadowy cabal of gig promoters and venue managers more than a little bit intimidating.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1415896238' post='2604996'] In the Milwaukee area, the musicians that are really good are doing this for a living and would not entertain performing for free. If your talking about originals bands, yeah there are always musicians that will get involved, however they are rarely of the same caliber of the guys doing this for a living. Blue [/quote] I have got to take issue with your parochial viewpoint. Take what you're saying the other way round - are you saying that because music is a hobby for me and while getting paid is nice it's not the principal reason for me playing bass must mean that I'm probably not a good bass player? A little extreme, and I don't believe that's what you're saying, but can you appreciate how such a comment could get up someone's nose a bit?

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1415749572' post='2603495'] If your looking to recruit make sure your ad includes what you have to offer. It will be tough to recruit good musicians with experience for a start up project. At least it is over here. I would never audition for a band that did not have business on the books. Blue [/quote] Are you saying that you would never join a new, unproven musical venture?

Sorry guys, I'm not going to be able to make it this time

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1415663839' post='2602601'] Surely if you are going to go on a stage and make a fool of yourself in front of complete strangers you should be able to put aside any shyness! [/quote] Doesn't work like that for me. Being on stage and off it are two completely distinct and separate things for me.