BassTractor

Ha! You'd be surprised how good that really was. Perfectly understandable, but easy to see that Google Translate is not a native here. Actually I couldn't care less about tractors, but it's a long story, part of which is that "tractor" etymologically / instrument historically has connections to "player". best, bert

Hey Poly, Welcome! If those English words meant that BC is better, then: "Yes!" Enjoy your stay, and may it be long. best, bert

Hi Joe, Welcome! I can vouch for the learning here. In my 1.5 years of bassing, I could have learnt a lot, had I just used BC for something else than writing inane posts. Read up, ask questions, be corrected on your mistakes, and enjoy the banter. best, bert .

Hi Rachel, Welcome! Funny you shold say that glam is coming back, as I almost never realised it has been away. Here in Norway we've had some glam for at least a decade - then again, maybe we're still in the first wave. Here, they also love Smokey. Anyway, May You Reach Your Goals. Enjoy the site! best, bert

Hey Chris, Welcome! Yup, Corvettes are terribly cheap these days. Can't advise about the price, but if you do a search for them in the Marketplace, you'll get a good impression. Enjoy the site! best, bert .

Well, 20 is more than 19. b, b

Oh, yeah. Awesome playing! b, b

... and yet another one. :-( http://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/30/showbiz/obit-phil-ramone/index.html

Of course you know it depends. That out of the way, some people start in a band immediately, and others never get there. Don't know how old you are, but it does matter. From my experience in teaching, I can't tell you what it takes to be in a band, but I can tell you: - The oldest organ pupil of mine I taught up to the level of music college was in her thirties, and it took her five years. - Friend of mine was roughly 25 when I forced him to learn one song on bass during one evening, and half a year to a year later he was playing bass in a local band. Good luck, and ... ENJOY!! best, bert

Hey Timmo, You came to the right place. There is soooo much to learn on this site, and apart from what is already written, you can ask sooooo many questions. Not only that, but some people here are nice even, and a few have humour whilst one or two are gravely serious. Take your pick! (or your fingers of course - I suddenly realised that.) Enjoy the info, the exchange of opinions, the calling names and the banter. best, bert

[quote name='SimonEdward' timestamp='1364673149' post='2029606'] "Keep out of of treble". [/quote] Kool stuff. Koodos! (... or is that KOOT?) b, b

Hey chas, Welcome to the right place for the wrong people. We're looking forward to see your Jack Bruce impersonation, I'm sure. Can you also do it whilst playing bass? Enjoy the banter! best, bert

Hi Dave, Congrats on escaping from Scandinavia, and welcome to BC! best, bert

Hi JoshO, to the surface of BC. Breathe, man! Breathe! Enjoy the posting! best, bert

Yet another one gone: http://www.noise11.com/news/r-i-p-hugh-mccracken-renowned-session-guitarist-20130330

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1364586719' post='2028626'] I think I will keep the Thumb and save up for something else, and then see how I feel when I had both basses. [/quote] Pfffffffff! Are you aware you let us suffer from fear and ... er ... Angst and ... er ... fear here for 12 hours and four minutes? Don't do that anymore. We have just one heart each. Good choice! (never sell a Thumb!) best, bert

Yeah, ain't that the truth. Thijs van Leer certainly knew his Bach, and used both Bach, church music, children's songs and street music. BTW, for the possible one interested, here's the original album cover with the original title: [IMG]http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r525/basstractor1/Focus-FocusII_zpsb923bbc7.jpg[/IMG] best, bert

Normally torn between four lovers, this took me quite aback, seeing as I was torn between four songs this time. I finally chose variety inside the composition above style, production and what I just liked best. Oh, and one very well cafted composition didn't get my vote, and I don't know if I even can live with myself after that. Well done folks! best, bert

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1364586613' post='2028622'] Just for attending the bass show in a brown work coat (complete with biros in breast pocket), he commands my utmost respect and admiration. [/quote] You're effing nuts. This year, it's green that counts. Other than that, I love this, and it only cements my determination to order a J-Retro Deluxe from him - for the bitsa. best, bert

Hey Craig, Welcome! Yup, you've come to the right place alright. Some people here know every goddemn bass that has been made or will be made in the future. Even I am impressed. Ask on the Bass Guitars and Amps And Cabs forums, coz not everyone will read the introductions. Enjoy being with some loons here! best, bert .

Skinny: 1) Read Mr. Foxen's answer five times 2) Take the 212 if it sounds good or loud. Take the 410 if that one sounds good or loud. 3) EQ down the bass frequencies. 4) Success! There may also be (considerable) differences in the cabs' efficiency, and you might find the 410 is louder. The 212 has less cone surface, and would need larger excursion. Chances are it's less efficient. Can't know this though. Another thing is the difference between 250W and 500W is not that much Also, it's unclear whether the amp's specification says it gives 250W into 4 Ohm. OK if you know this, but if not, it might just be more. Not that it would play an important role though. Edit: I seem to have deleted an important aspect: Your punch through in the mix is in your overtones. The human ear can "hear" the fundamental even if it's EQ'ed out. The fundamental needs way more excursion and thus Wattage than the overtones. So it's a good idea to EQ down the lowest frequencies when in a situation like this. I'd rather do that than to combine two unknown cabs. best, bert

[quote name='Hayznut' timestamp='1364340481' post='2025266'] We obviously have great taste! When did you order your cabs? [/quote] Of course we have. :-) I ordered January 2nd or so. However, I've asked Alex to postpone, due to family stuff, so I can't be sure about the delivery time. My guess is some ten weeks or so. best, bert

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1364488838' post='2027226'] Try for an H. [/quote] Will do. Thanks for the tip! [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1364488838' post='2027226'] I used to have an Acorn Electron. I am a child of the 70's. I liked basic, Assembler put me off coding for life. [/quote] Electron! Cool. I liked those. Even had some functionality the BBC lacked. Sprites, maybe. Don' remembah. No assembler, no Orange, so be careful. This is a mire you're stepping into. ;-) best, bert

[quote name='64k' timestamp='1364485438' post='2027144'] I was a 1990s child, so I had a commodore 64! peak and poked the s**t out it hahaha Third note? [/quote] Yes! Peak and Poke. Typical Commodore stuff. Don't even remember how we did that on the BBC, but I remember we made orange in a certain spot by alternating between two whole screen memories - one with yellow at that spot and the other with red. Great days. Third note: yes! I can do the low E and surprisingly also a Bb. Have no idea yet about what next note to go for. best, bert