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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360349370' post='1969196'] [/size] [size=4][i]please [/i]put some clothes on.[/size] [/quote] HAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHahahahaha! [b]Gotcha![/b] That's my novelty t-shirt! I [b]knew[/b] you'd fall for it! Hehehehe. Haven't had as much fun for ... er ... hours!

Same boring answer: Nope! Still love all the music from childhood and youth. If hard pressed, I may remember that my fave Ekseption tracks back then, now often are both cheesy and tacky in my ears. Still love old Ekseption though, and Focus, Supersister, King Crimson, The Beatles, Yes, Gentle Giant, Van der Graaf Generator, Zappa, etc. etc. best, bert

Hello Ieuan, Welcome to BC! There's loads of searchable info on here, and people are eagerly waiting for your questions. Newcastle, eh? Would that be Newcastle, New England, or Newcastle, Old England? Upon Tyne or under-Lyme? Not that it matters, mind, and I'm not interested, but it's nice to know whether you actually know where you are. Me, I'd never heard of 1/4 double basses. Apart from the unapplicable math (it has to be 17" scale in my warped, mathy world), it sounds like a kid's first db. Is that correct? You're maybe thinking of investing in something larger, I guess? In case: people here will be honoured to light your path. Enjoy the site, its info and its banter! [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360343942' post='1969083'] [size=4]I always get funny looks. [/size] [/quote] How would you know? It's a text based site!?!?!? . . . Oooooooooh! [b]That[/b]'s what these avatars are all about! There's hidden cameras in them! best, bert

[quote name='fumps' timestamp='1360334879' post='1968866'] Nice sarnie that, I had one of them before took a arrow to the knee. [i]Ani-way good day to you sir let the sun of god shine on your passing day.....I am interested in [insert item here] Bass geetarah. [/i] [i]Would you axepta western onion & ship to the Congo ?[/i] [i]I hope that god sends yore responze soon mi guud friend [/i] [i]David Smith [/i] [i]Managing dirextor of Umbutu shipping cumpany [/i] [/quote] LOL Laughing my lungs out here. You, dear sir, should learn to spell. The Tumbatu Shipping Cumpany is your own workplace, fer cryin' out loud. best, Mr. M. Giveawey

Despite all the sensible points made by others, I'm firmly in the Stilton-esque camp, and have reacted negatively to Zawinul's synth sounds from the first time of hearing them back then, so for me it can not even [b]be[/b] a case of "dated". Other sounds from the era sound good even today, imho. best, bert

Yeah, why not try to [b]sell[/b] when you wanna sell, like for example stating it's the best bass on here. That should get people into action! Seriously though, isn't this regulating itself? As in that lazy sellers don't get the sell? Me, I'd never even respond to a lazy ad - thinking that that person probably is not who I'd want to deal with anyway. best, bert

[quote name='LazyLizard' timestamp='1360324213' post='1968552'] Bottom end brother !!! [/quote] Language! Be nice, Steve! He's from Florida. best, bert

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1360313077' post='1968333'] need to find a bag big enough to store it [/quote] Several are mentioned, maybe in this thread, one of them being: http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_effect_pedal_bag.htm best, bert

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1360278029' post='1968145'] Agreed, I've been ganged up on by the BC massive before and it's very unpleasant - I notice a few of the same names are involved here. Some people just like to put the boot in and they feel stronger with their gang in support. Very easy on line, but I wonder how tough these people are face to face, one on one. It's all a bit 'Lord Of The Flies' and quite unnecessary. [/quote] . I resent those remarks! You did drive too fast, and I never got to see the scenery that I came for. Chill out or I'll fetch my gang from South Wales! Clown! Whore! Taxi Driver! Seriously though, without knowing a thing about what you refer to, in general, I'm sure that these things are painful, wouldn't want to be subjected to it myself, and I'm sorry you had such an experience. It may very well be that we do have to reconsider our actions in situations like this. However, by large I don't see people with doubtable courage, or gang supported attacks. By large, mind. I mainly see individuals getting provoked into action, and agreeing with one another. The pattern I seem to see, and I recognise that in myself, is that people start out friendly and polite and stay constructive until they're provoked enough, and something snaps. It's at that point I'm sure we need to show more restraint - not allowing that snap to get the better of us. OTOH, IMHO, restraint may never be allowed to become a free ticket for the Intis of this world to demand respect without showing any, to harrass and attack when people disagree or in other ways don't provide what the Intis crave. Sometimes it's just too late to simply stay away. best, bert

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1360275343' post='1968091'] It's a shame he felt the need to do that [/quote] I agree. I feel sorry for him, coz I kinda get where he's coming from, and what material he's built of. Sadly, it does rather confirm what people here have been telling him about him. best, bert

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That looked like a great post, but I maintain that MacNacho is not food but mere filler. Sorry for my arrogance - I know I'm not the best cook in the world. best, bert

^^ That was extremely accurate and scientific, ET, and I concur. Having been around musicians all my life, the clarinet must be one of very few instruments I can't get along with. My best friend is a pro player, and my daughter had one for years, but I never could get myself to practise the thing seriously - which is rather special for me. best, bert

[quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1360245630' post='1967276'] Sorry if I've done it wrong! My brain wasn't running at full capacity yesterday [/quote] I think you did it right. Twas just the wording that put me out of balance. That or the booze. BTW, my brain is never running at full capacity, so I couldn't even notice about yours. (BTW[sup]2[/sup], you'd better be grateful my brain isn't running at full capacity. You clowns and amateurs would get some serious lashing) best, bert

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1359699377' post='1958916'] It was top class, if you'd like a high quality recording of the gig, pm me with an email. There are a lot of clips on youtube as well. [/quote] Wow! Thanks! Yes, I'd love to hear that. PM on its way. best, bert

Yeah, unless there's evidence to the contrary, I think it's safest to assume it's the very same speaker with a cone paint job. Incidentally, that paint job might even make the cone a little stiffer in addition to a little heavier, and I can imagine how that could change the sound somewhat. That said, at this price point, I think it would be reasonable to expect every unit to soundslightly different due to high component tolerances. Anyway, are you in fact saying that Gear4Music couldn't provide a replacement speaker? Me, I'd put in a Beta Three or Ibanez speaker without thinking thrice. best, bert

[quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1360192301' post='1966652'] In Rainbows by Radiohead. To me Colin Greenwood's a great bassist who fits in perfectly and holds it together with sometimes only relatively simple lines whilst still being expressive and just sounding good. And for rockier moments Waiting For The Punchline by Extreme. Great sound. [/quote] Ben, are you sure this sums up how you play? To me it sounds like you answered the question: Two albums that you think have great bass playing. I often am wrong though, and understand that. best, bert

Hi Michael, I had high hopes for you. Then you wrote '68 Triumph instead of '56 Matchless. Go away! Welcome to BC. You seem as crazy as the rest of us, and have some nice gear to boot. All you need now is some ultra modern stuff so you feel like a balanced person. No fears! Your wife will support this. Anyway, share some info, and enjoy the banter. best, bert

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1360180060' post='1966330'] That was actually the first choice! But, as Discreet points out it's been picked [/quote] OK, so that only leaves Radial Sulcus. Good luck! best, bert

Not keen, me. I feel "Spinal" draws too strongly towards Spinal Tap, leaving "Groove" weakened. The covered artists you mention were present in the age of the Spiral Groove though, so maybe change the name to that? Radial Sulcus! best, bert

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360159712' post='1965829'] Oh yes, I'll come crawling back - like I always do. [/quote] Oh, no you won't! Not after I've phoned you and told you what you just wrote! Ha! Best you can hope for now is if you say you can still be just cousins. worst, bert

Ayup, Captain! Welcome in our midst. I'm happy you're not in prison. Whilst we have been welcoming to jailbirds before, I would be concerned about the basses' health in that tiny, humid room. You have a very smart wife indeed - making you get used to receive all your basses from a loved one. Moment she sees one she doesn't recognise, she knows you're being unfaithful. Genious even, I'd say. Enough with the nonsense. I hope you partake in and enjoy the banter. best, bert

Hi Steve, Welcome! You're yet another one from South Wales. There's heaps and heaps there. That's OK of course, but don't you lowender lot realise that Cornwall and Devon and the rest actually exist, and are even lower? Hm, maybe for low Bs only. Anyway, enjoy the banter, and teach us noobs some! Hwyl, Bert

I got to 1. Anyone better? Ha! Didn't think so! I won! BTW, I've done 2 and 3 a lot outside of this competition, but am aware that that doesn't count. best, bert

[quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1360075910' post='1964417'] What's the best crate for metal? [/quote] The BT215E or BE410H, I guess.