neepheid

I don't think I'd stick it long. The drummer and I are supposed to be partners in rhythm and the engine room of the band. If we're not singing from the same sheet for any reason, it's going to sound crap, and I'd want no part in that.

According to this article, it was possible to custom order block inlays on an EB-3 back in the day: "The 1962 EB-3 shown here doesn’t have the standard finish or fretboard inlay. Instead, it has a factory-original white finish and large-block markers that match the Les Paul Custom of the era. According to Gibson records, it was a special order entered as “EB-3 – white” on September 12, 1962. It was apparently made to match a Les Paul Custom made for members of a band." http://www.vintageguitar.com/3568/the-gibson-eb-3/

Am I the only one who entered this thread expecting a Michael Eavis obituary? (Yes, I realise his daughter would probably take over, but that's where my mind went, so there).

I don't know if "better" is appropriate as I enjoy them both but they're pretty different - Walk on By, Dionne Warwick or The Stranglers.

A kick drum microphone does exactly what it says on the tin, and yes you can put it into a channel in your PA mixer then adjust to taste from there.

[quote name='dazzyroots' timestamp='1417005797' post='2615956'] Dear All I’m currently writing a dissertation about the preferred method of tuning guitars and bass guitars. I would appreciate it very much if you have 5minutes for me to answer the questions below and PM or email it to me at [email=""][email protected][/email] . 1. How long have you been playing your instrument? [b]6 years[/b] 2. Do you use an electronic tuner? If yes which model? [b]Yes, Boss TU-2, with a Planet Waves strobe tuner as a backup[/b] 3. Do you tune by ear or electronic tuner? [b]Usually electronic[/b] 4. If by ear how do you go about? [b]5th fret on previous string[/b] 5. Are you always 100% happy with your tuning? / if not [b]Yes[/b] 6. Why are you not happy with your tuning? [b]N/A[/b] 7. What disturbs you about the electronic tuner [b]Nothing[/b] 8. Do you know how to tune by ear? [b]Yes[/b] 9. What is your preferred tuning method? [b]Electronic, by far. Silent and much quicker.[/b] thank you very much for your invaluable support in advance. dazzyroots [/quote]

[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.