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Wow, this is certainly interesting, but I have to admit I don't have them. I only have those bad ones. Seriously though: yes! Bad days nothing seems to work. Good days everything reaches the sky. My ex used to recognise this, and remark that she liked my lesser days better, as I tended to play more conventional music those days. Gig-wise, I've never found a link between my own perception of my playing and the audience's. Only once have I experienced that someone in the audience had been present three days in a row, and had the same perception as I about those three gigs, but he was a muso. best, bert

No, I don't have issues with being a little ashamed when admitting something. Seriously though, and I don't know it it's similar enough, but though I love classical music, and it's the only type of music that I master, I can't for the life of me contemplate playing it for classical audiences. I dislike classical audiences, and would much rather play happy, funky music for happy, funky people. Funk is a good style for that. best, bert

This is the main reason I have so many basses. A song is not learned until I can play it on all of them. Learned this when, as a keyboardist, I had trouble playing well-practised music on a different keyboard. Problem was easily solved once I realised this, as after that I consistently either played the stuff on different instruments, or played them using different sets of techniques so as to "mimick" playing on a different keyboard. Worked wonders, and I became a much more usable player after that. From what I read on BC, my feeling is that more bassists should adopt this keyboardist trick. best, bert

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1371419284' post='2113797'] minor tweaks [/quote] Thanks for that! You just made June 17th a beautiful day in Tractor Manor. It can't be ruined anymore. b, b

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1371419202' post='2113793'] One of the few things i've noticed since the £20 fee came in is there aren't as many....... [/quote] Speaking only from my own perspective, I stopped doing stuff like that - - not when the fee came, but when the alternative Marketplace was tested - the one without the discussion threads. After that, I just never went back to look and comment. Staying away is also driven by my fear I might see something I fancy - which would not fit my general skintness. My guess is this may go for other people as well. best, bert

You're all a bunch of effing amateurs and dilettants, especially this Warwickhunt bloke. At this very moment, I'm construing a tunable speaker cone and tunable baffles. They'll be mounted in a lightweight case with tunable harmonica sides - flexible but ultra stiff. When you carry it, it's a lightweight 112. On stage, it'll turn into a stable 810 within seconds. The built in Brüel & Kjaer mic automatically folds out, measures the room and tunes the case and everything else within seconds. From that point on, your BassTractor iPad app takes over, and allows you full programmed and live control over your cab - even within the frame of a song. [i]BassTractor - - Total Commitment For Your Total Awesomeness.[/i]

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1371414183' post='2113678'] THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SITE FOR BASS ENTHUSIASTS, EXPENSIVE BASSES, CHEAP BASSES, WHATEVER , ALL I CAN SEE IS GUYS LOOKING AT PICS AND MAKING COMMENTS ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, ITS A WASTE OF TIM ADVERTISING ON HERE AS FAR AS I CAN SEE. IS THERE REALLY ANY POINT IN HAVING A FOR SALE SECTION?????? [/quote] . Are you really sure you dare post that one? </MS Windows>

No, I don't gather I was born a bassist, but I was certainly "born" a musician, and I've always loved bass frequencies. Brought up on Bach, Beethoven & Brahms, I noticed I loved Bach's basslines more than most stuff. Then, Chris Squire happened, and I finally heard popular music with interesting bass parts. Loved his sound, and loved the bass from that moment. Yes music was what immediately steered me towards rock music. Skip a decade and a girlfriend noticed I was always constructing bass sounds on my synths, just as she was herself. Skip several decades, and both she and me now play bass (or try to, in my case). best, bert

[quote name='Bassection' timestamp='1371408506' post='2113527'] Chances are high that you guys won't know any of these bassists apart from a few [/quote] Indeed I don't know most of them, but I was deeply saddened you found no place for Ryuhei Maruyama of the stellar J-Pop band[b] Kanjani[size=6]∞[/size][/b]. Sniff. b, b

Hey Patch, Welcome, lad. I'm sure you'll have a good time here. It's mostly a friendly and humourous place, and peeps line up to answer questions. So you've already played for more than two years and still reckon there's more to learn? That sounds like mighty mature for a youngster. Congrats! :-D (We had a youngster here recently who knew everything about everything. I think you'll be more popular than he was.) As to upgrading, we're always keen to help, and the Marketplace has very low prices. Anyway, enjoy the site! best, bert

Did I? In case, I apologise. Never meant anything like that, but can understand if you felt I used too few words. It just felt wrong to write much in response to a short question. I'll edit, just in case. b, b

Hey Bev, Welcome! You've made some right decisions along the road, joining BC being one of them. As the others hinted at, plectra are [b]wrong[/b], and so are plectrums and plectrii. IOW: no worries at all, hear? Anyway, enjoy the occasional exchange of into, the marketplace with its way too low prices, and the slightly more often than occasional exchange of banterisms. best, bert

Good story well told. At least you're not alone. I did the exact same thing with the exact same amp, and others told similar stories some time ago. That Micro Terror needs to be redesigned so Americans can use it. And I, maybe. best, bert

- Bach bass lines - bass sounds - Steve's bloody awesome answer with the three Yes covers goes for me too best, bert

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1371160522' post='2110820'] I remember the comPany name now ........ It's - WD Music.com [/quote] Thanks! I'll check them out. b, b

Don't know the answer, but I'd guess it's a simple case of phase differences. When you are at a distance, all sound comes from virtually the same angle. best, bert

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1371233753' post='2111619'] had done the rounds between friends, wasn't in the best of condition and was filthy, so i named it after a girlfriend it reminded me of [/quote] Best sentence in intro ever, I think. Welcome, Twincam, to a great site. As to shortscale, nothing's wrong with those, but you might want to wait a little. 34" scale basses can be played by petite women, and I'm sure by you as well. Kudos for remembering/mentioning the Butthole Surfers! Enjoy! best, bert

At least Peppa Pig'in' is lots better than fake roadwearing. Luvverly pic, but don't forget to tell her to forget one-finger-one-fret till she's at least three and a half. best, bert

Oh yeah, nice piece of ash!

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1371104650' post='2109755'] I bought the pickguard from an American company , I think it looks cool [/quote] Ah! Thanks for telling. Yeah, I think so too. Very cool. And that comes from one who likes his stuff mostly toned down. b, b

[quote name='GuitarTart' timestamp='1371154237' post='2110698'] No sign of Mep yet ! [/quote] Yeah, it's worrying. You reckon we should put out a search? b, b

It has essentially been said, but with other words: Time is the critical issue here. You need to be very quick so the heat doesn't ruin other components. Start with an iron that is not clean but has a drop of molten solder on it. Also, use solder swamp strip or solder sucking tube to remove the old solder. (Sorry for not knowing the right terms to use, but I trust you still know what I mean.) BTW, a good soldering station with controllable temperature is an investment for life. Good luck! best, bert

My faves must be those who inspired me most to choose the bass. Have no idea about whose playing I like best. Today I can remember: Cor Dekker Bert Ruiter Chris Squire Ray Shulman Jaco Pastorius Glenn Cornick John Glascock JJ Burnel Pekka Pohjola Mark Egan Sean Malone best, bert cantcount

Hey CHW, I'm here just to announce that Mep will be here soon to welcome you. Oh, and welcome! best, bert

Cool! Congrats with this. That's some nicely quirky things that is. Me like. best, bert