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[quote name='mart' timestamp='1375961119' post='2167883'] I think an honest discussion of the good and bad points of music can be very enlightening, so long as it's conducted in an amicable fashion. [/quote] My natural state would be to tend to agree. However, real life has told me to keep well away from the bad points of music, as well as I can. One reason, for example: - Personally, I love Genesis music. - Genesis music is patchy. - I don't want the patchiness to ruin my appreciation of it. - I stay well away from analysing it. - I love Genesis music. Success! best, bert

Why, oh why has BC yet to teach me to play like that? Honestly, let me play like that for ten minutes and I can die happily and leave you guys alone. What a prospect, eh? Thanks for posting! best, bert

Hey Trevor, Welcome, man! You should hear [b]my[/b] p-bass tone on 'Brand New Hell' BTW, how did you slip "reciprocate" through the BC LPF (Low Posh Filter)? Now, I understand it, and you understand it, but remember there's people from England here as well ... Enjoy the banterpartaking and infoexchanging! best, bert

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1375999027' post='2168550'] this classic track by the Beastie Boys. [/quote] ... a classic that I think segues rather nicely into "Wake Up" by RAtM. best, bert [media]http://youtu.be/CUfaJ8RqfOg[/media]

They eat 9 of the ones with caramel and walnuts, but 12 of those simple ones with chocolate covering. You're welcome. b, b

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1376035311' post='2168738'] Heh heh, I can't claim that for my own: I saw it on a T-shirt last week so I quick image search did the trick. [/quote] Thanks for sharing then. It's a masterpiece in my mind too - which is posh for "I like it" - and I'm sooo gonna print me a t-shirt with it. b, b

OK, that's a good you! Welcome, Dave! Take the caffeine orally and BC ocularly, and you'll be fine. Enjoy! best, bert

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1375991861' post='2168439'] Dolby Labs took Thomas Dolby to court when he first released an album to try & stop him using "their" name. [/quote] Ha! Reminds me of Paul van Vliet (Dutch entertainer) taking Paul van Vliet (baker) to court, and winning, even though the baker had worked under that, his own, name for decades before the entertainer came about trademarked his name. Old world (everyone uses his own name; no trademarks) met new world there. In Norway this wouldn't have been possible, as anyone can start a firm using their own name as firm name. Thomas Dolby could build and market noise reduction here, though not as Dolby Labs. But he could use Thomas Dolby without trouble, and could register and use Dolby, Dolby Lab, and Dolby Labss. best, bert

...meaning you [b]can[/b] see the similarities, right? best, bert

[quote name='swanbrook' timestamp='1375947511' post='2167670'] One the things I used to love about musicman was the hard case, it was rock solid. I spent €3600 on a ltd about 3 years ago and it came in what could only be described as a cheap copy of the original case. It's flimsy, doesn't close right the clasps feel like they will snap off in your hand. It's not strong enough to go in the back of a van so why bother with it. If its only ment for light use then what's the point of it, surely a hard case is ment for protection. [/quote] Do you mean you spent theat money on an LTD bass or on a Lim.Ed. Music Man? If the latter, I mean especially if the latter, then I concur with the utmost vehemence. I received a 2006/2007 Lim.Ed. Bongo that had cost near € 3,000, and it arrived with the volume knob almost broken off. Why? Simples: the floppy ABS or PP lid allowed the bass to travel through the case during transit, and at one point during the travel, the whole weight of the bass must have rested on the volume pot shaft, bending the shaft beyond the point where bending back was a viable option. To compare: When I received my £170 Hohner, it was inside a plastic bag inside a currogated board box, and obviously that box would not protect it against heavy forces, but as long as the box was undamaged, it wouldn't harm the bass. So if I am to transport my Bongo and my cricket bat in my car, the corrugated board Hohner box actually functions better that the posh MM case when I suddenly have to brake - or other similar impacts. The MM case IMHO was the culprit itself. Annoyed, yes. Very much so. best, bert

Hey Simon, Welcome, in a way! Enjoy the surface! best, bert

Hey Joe, What an amazing stories! Welcome to BC, and enjoy what you find here. best, bert

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1375886554' post='2166974'] His view was a bass IS what's on the headstock. If it says Fender it IS a Fender. [/quote] He's wrong though. It's a Fender only and exclusively when the faking on the headstock is done to a slightly higher quality standard. He should know this. I'm a bit confused. Great story. They come in many formats, don' they? best, bert

[quote name='Wylie' timestamp='1375810159' post='2166025'] with a headstock featuring real (vintage) headlights? [/quote] Yesss!!! If the headlights are from a real (vintage) Cort, I'm in! best, bert (yes, the car brand - not the bass brand)

It's my sad duty to inform you that Alex is dead and buried in e-mail. Almost dead, that is...

Super! Will sit down calmly and listen carefully when I get a few hours for myself. Thanko mucho for posting them. best, bert

See, Kev, the colour is actually not really that important. While, technically, different tone colours will sound proveably different, the impact of the differences is virtually zilch in a band situation. Add to that that red will tend towards black in the dark, and you might even boldly state that yours [b]is[/b] black. Or should I say coloured? Demm, it's hard to be pc. Anyway, your best question now is: "What tone colour's best for metal?" Seriously though: do as I say: get the thang to someone in the know. Before you know it, you have a diamond in your clammy hands, and nobody will stop you from buying the Ibby or the Toby in addition - as a cheap backup! Oh, and before I forget, you'll find that going to a Toby IX is a quite dramatic step. Me, I'd advise you to take your development in smaller steps, and go for the Toby IV instead. That or a fiver. (couldn't resist) best, bert

Hi Simon, Welcome! No stardom? Hm. You sure you wanna hang out here with the stars then? If you are: enjoy the site! best, bert

Hey Kev, Welcome! I liked reading your intro. Anyway, I have no idea about your bass, but very, very often, a setup is the difference between a bad and a good bass, so you might wish to consider keeping ot for the time being, and juts visit one of the other Scots on here to have him/her have a look. There's gazillions of BassScots around, see. [quote name='Kevstein' timestamp='1375698150' post='2164326'] I have been learning Slipknot, Rammstein, Bloodhound Gang, Pink Floyd, Offspring, Metallica and more. [/quote] Of those songs, I only know "Pink Floyd". Great jazz tune! (Jus' pullin' yer leg here ) [quote name='Kevstein' timestamp='1375698150' post='2164326'] I am looking for something under £250 (second hand or new) that would do me to progress with. I have been looking at the Ibanez GSR200 and Epipone Tobias IX Deluxe. Are these any good or are there others to consider? I want something semi-decent looking but that sounds good. [/quote] Supposing the Charvette is a no go, the Ibanez should be OK. (Just to be sure: approach the GSR180 with care, if that one is an alternative. The ones I saw were not as well put together as the similarly styled and priced Yamaha RBX170.) IMS, the Tobias gets mixed reviews here, but you could search the Bass forum in the Gear section for it. Others might chime in too. Other basses that might suit you: - Epiphone (reversed) Thunderbird. Cool as feck, though they come with different views on quality and sound. - Ibanez SR 300 - a classic with a great mid sweep function in its electronics. - Squier VM or CV series basses. Must be mentioned. Good stuff if you can muster the traditionalist looks. - Warwick RockBass Corvette from 2011 or later (it must have the large "W" on the top of the headstock). I think it's stunning. - Yamaha BB if you can find one at that price. BB 414 is good enough. - Yamaha RBX170, RBX270, RBX370 ... That's all I can remember right now that I know a little of. There's some good British basses too that I have no idea about, but others will surely chime in. best, bert

Hey Kemper, Welcome (from one who started at 55) ! May your BC days be covered in bliss. Though, you did nearly ruin it already. Fender P? FENDER P ??? You want a Squier, lad! Enjoy our ... er ... company! best, bert

Congrats! Try and get some sleep every second of the day. Daisy Rock of couse, as mentioned, but don't forget the U-Bass - the thin version - no matter what Skej says. Enjoy the times ahead! best, bert

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1375629176' post='2163610'] Sit at his kit and re-arrange the heights/angles on the cymbals, toms and snare. Then tell him they weren`t set up properly. [/quote] That was some lame advice! Get a grip on yourself! Of course he should adjust the height and angle of the throne as well! (...and, though technically mentioned, just to make sure: he should not forget the tom that is called kick drum and the cymbals that are called hi-hat either.) best, bert

Was that a U-Bass that Bakithi Kumalo used on the 2011 Paul Simon concert that went on TV? In case: great bass tone! I know this, coz my ex walked in whilst I was watching that show, and I pointed her towards the TV set where Bakithi was shown with a curvy cigar box thang with four black ropes on it, uponwhich she exclaimed: - "Great bass tone!" See? best, bert

[quote name='Thunderthumbs' timestamp='1375537549' post='2162656'] It's made me realise I should be grateful for the praise, regardless of who it comes from. It's nice to know that whatever I've done has had an impact on someone, no matter how little. [/quote] Them's wise words, man, and deserve som following. Me, I have been terrible at receiving praise, but I've always played in the hope of one, just at least one please, person in the audience getting it. [quote name='LiamPodmore' timestamp='1375539744' post='2162692'] i recieved a few compliments on the fact that i managed that entire feat with missing a note. [/quote] Bah! I call your one note, and up the ante and seeing you (dunno what I'm talking about indeed), by stating that I've been known to do it with missing [b]two[/b] notes! Ha! Your poker face went pale there! OK then. Here's mine. Though I'm hesitant about this, my proud moment is soo damn proud that I'll take the risk. To put my proud moment in perspective, I think I must say something first. For starters, I'm a classical organist and composer, and have done some electronic studio, piano and harpsichord as well. Besides having taught at the music college for a short stint, I've also met quite the list of musicians. Now, though the impact of the following list must not be overrated, and in fact can hardly be underrated, technically I've cooperated, played and/or worked with, or have been student of, guys like Marie-Claire Alain, Bill Bruford, Philip Glass, Ton Koopman, Robert van der Linden, Theo Loevendie, Michael Nyman, Krzysztof Penderecki, Guy Reibel, John Surman, and Iannis Xenakis. Also, one of the more famous recordings of the Bach Christmas Oratorio has me as one of the (probably four) harpsichord players. This is a long list, not so I can boast (which there is absolutely no reason for, I assure you), but just so someone somewhere might actually recognise one or two of these names, and better understand how proud my proud moment was. My proudest and best moment by far was when I was sitting practising one Bach preludium & fugue on a pipe organ in college, and that very day I suddenly really nailed it, giving me one of the best experiences in life as to listening to my own work. That is not the proud part. What I didn't know however, was that a young soprano had silently entered the hall, and had been listening to this. She only made herself visible during the very last bars of the fugue. Somehow, I was able to finish the ting (the fugue, not the soprano - delightfully hot and endearing as she was). The soprano then came up to me, and expressed she finally understood the pipe organ as an instrument, expressing that I had explained it to her, and how she'd previously never gotten that a loudmouthed, boasty instrument like that, totally lacking in dynamics, could even be regarded a musical instrument. Don't know if anyone here can relate, and I must and can accept any lack of understanding, but it moves me to tears even today, thirty years later. Best moment in my musical life. YMMV. best, bert

[quote name='winterfire666' timestamp='1375529125' post='2162533'] has anyone said Mr Bungle yet? if not why not? [/quote] Nope. Never crossed my mind. Sorry, man! I really meant no harm. You're right of course: any reason, any reason at all, to mention Mr Bungle is a good reason. They're bloody awesome. best, bert