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[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1372693737' post='2128686'] For some reason can't do paragraphs so excuse the block of text! [/quote] Not trying to make a joke: Have you tried hitting Enter some extra times? I sometimes have to do that, but I don't remember whether that is on PC or iPad. At any rate, for a new line I then need two linefeeds, and for a new paragraph, I think it's three - maybe four. Of course right now it's working alright just so I can't test it. best, bert

IMHO: To me it sounds essentially like my active RockBass Corvette, though of course with some of the metallic clang filtered out. And yes, the difference between the sound of such a Corvette and the Bongo HH is not that enormous, and way less than the price difference might lead one to believe. That said, the Bongo's 4EQ is of another world, and I'd never ever do away with it and keep just the Corvette. The other way round though is a no brainer to me (though I hope to keep the Corvette). best, bert

I like it a lot. It's flexible, has character and I feel that with its mids, it will punch through in the mix. Flexible amp with IMO very nice SpectraComp and tube tone option. I'll probably buy one this year. Have only heard one configuration though, probably the 210. best, bert

You call that [i][b]a tad[/b][/i] rude? It's a leftie fer cryin' out loud!

As I'm officially lyrics deaf, the answer is "No". Would love to be able to hear them though, and would probably appreciate them. That said, I seem to share this annoying capacity with some others of being able to hear ghastly lyrics, like yesterday morning after church time, and from a car it came loudly: [i]I follow Jesus[/i] [i]I follow Jesus[/i] [i]I follow Jesus[/i] [i]for he is good[/i] [i]I follow the cross[/i] [i]I follow the cross[/i] [i]I follow the cross[/i] [i]for it is good[/i] Why in the name of the gods am I able to hear that one!!??!!?? best, bert

Without being able to diagnose, from your description I'm reminded of sounds I had once. In my case it was quite obviously surface mount components on a badly fixtured print board, and when temperatures changed things started happening. Might just be an idea, so I thought it best to mention it. best, bert

[quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1372692188' post='2128662'] Now then, lets get the full rig running [/quote] Now that's talking! b, b

Hey Ricky, Chat the few? Yup, one can do that here. So welcome then. One is never too noob to be old, so you'll be alright. Lots of searchable info, and questions are always welcomed. Enjoy! best, bert

You're welcome. I have never seen a short scale Hohner paddle, and according to Hohner themselves, the B2A, B2ADB, B2AV and B2B all have 24 frets and a 865mm scale. 865mm is 34", so I'd think that this someone was just plain wrong. Not that I would criticise him/her for it, and it's very easy to make that mistake. My own 30" scale bass is even longer than my 34" Hohner. Great plan with the swapping. Good luck with that! b, b

[quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1372678757' post='2128375'] May have annoyed the neighbours ... windows open & turned it up loud [/quote] You opened the windows and played loud music? Sorry, but I wonder what the fekk is wrong with you! You should've exchanged those neighbours with people of taste long ago. C'mon lad, on the double ... And don't be soft on them now! b, b

Hey John, Welcome to BC! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Your B2A was regular scale, 34". Really. However, it has special strap button placement, so it tends to stick rather much to the left. Also, its headless design makes that it's easy to choose bum notes when one plays another bass one is not used to. This however will be no problem once you own a bass and get used to it. I'm a noob, and have no problem shifting between my Hohner and other basses. Then again, I've found a strap length for the Hohner that compensates largely for the Hohner's peculiarities. A new headless fiver of any quality resembling the B2A (which is a great bass (and yes, 70 quid is a steal!)), will cost you much more, so your budget commands you to go second hand. BC is a good source for that, and scandalously cheap at that these days. Going short scale with a headless fiver will make you'll need quite special strings to make this sound well, and my guess is you'll be hard pressed to find those strings. Not only must they be short scale (rarer) and made for headless (rarer), but also their thickness and compliance will not be standard because of the low B demanding quite some strings before working on a short scale. All in all, your better bet might be to opt for a headed fiver with 34" scale. If I'm wrong, rest assured others will chime in an confirm I'm way out there. At any rate, enjoy the site! Oh, and Welshland is my second home, after Holland and Norway. best, bert

Basses and guitars: local shop (8), online shop I can visit (4), online shop I can't visit (1), eBay (1), local person (1) Pedals/rack effects: local shop (6), online person (1) Amps/cabs/combos: local shop (8), online shop I can't visit (2) Summed up: 22 from local shops 9 from different online resources 1 from a local person Names that I (soon will have) bought from and that you'd recognise: Barefaced, Bass Direct, Myrtle, GAK, Gear4Music, Thomann. best, bert

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1372590470' post='2127435'] where do you play then Bert? [/quote] RoyalBert Hall of course, and Carnegie Hall when I'm over there. No, just schools, churches, concert halls and the like. Mind ya: it's all in the past. b, b

Bonjour Luc, Bienvenu au chat de la basse! Évidemment il faut que tu choisiras un chat pour ton avatar (comme moi). À bientôt, bert

What Pembo says. The TC made me sell my MAG (though with 410) for roughly those reasons, and I think Pembo describes it very well, the essence for me being the pushing through bit. Also, I experience the BG as more flexible, as the MAG needs more dialing before anything changes. Not that I think the MAG is bad or anything, and I'd happily own it or gig with it. best, bert

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1372530013' post='2126929'] One complaint later - Ebay judged in his favour - a Squier IS a Fender; made by the same company isn't it? [/quote] Sigh. And yet another good reason to contemplate to stop using EvilBay. EvilBay and PaynPal are really doing everything they can to scare away honest people. best, bert

Hey Devonrex, Welcome! I too wish you'll have a good time here. The tone here is different than on TalkBass, but I trust you will not be disappointed. Enjoy! best, bert

Welcome, Wayne! Man, you were lucky with that login name! Are you aware that it has your real name in it? Seriously. Just look! [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1213194739' post='216961'] Hi guys I'm new here. [/quote] For one short moment I was convinced/afraid you weren't talking to us, but to the guys you found upstairs during your wedding night. Happy to understand that I was wrong. Now start enjoying five more years. best, bert

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1372458361' post='2126124'] a fantastic keys player from holland [/quote] That's pleonastic, that is. I think I can sense where you're coming from. For me, playing keys was always about harmonic development first and foremost. Now trying to play bass, I don't miss it though. The harmony is either implied or loud and clear in my head. That said, it's an old pet peeve of many, incl. me, that every musician should play the piano as well. Might I add the drums? best, bert

No problems of those types ever, if memory serves. Then again, never played in a bar or other place with drunken people, and I gather that is an essential difference. best, bert

Hey Peter, Welcome from one who's better at being a noob than you (1.5 year, no band, no bar bill), not that we condone it. Enjoy BassChat, and good luck with the gigs tomorrow (today). best, bert

Hey Expert, Welcome! Reportedly many members on here started out just to flog something, but got bitten by the bug and led happier lives since. No worries. Enjoy! best, bert

Some lovely lady indeed. Keep her close. Will she share the recipe? best, bert

Hi Op.451, Welcome to BC! That was a nice intro you wrote - it has great atmosphere. Then again, I know zilch about the language of the Brits. Don't listen to SpaceChick. She's only a classical musician. One should never listen to classical musicians. That said, there's lots of girls on here, so you are in good female company Enjoy the site! best, bert classical musician

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1372270372' post='2123704'] He's lovely [/quote] So this is what the world is coming to. Even Shelley has become a gay guy.