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[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1358349388' post='1937496'] Nige puts the fear of God in to me Mainly because he is far far smarter than me [/quote] What? That's God? I seriously thought it was an old red indian. But yeah, he's very scary. That's why I never ever disagree with Nige, even though he's always wrong. Nige is only far smarter than you because we all are! best, bert

Bu', bu' ... that vid doesn't answer my question?!? Having three times as much as he has - is [b]that[/b] too much? b, b

Continued bliss the last few days. Selling everything I see in the vicinity, vaguely hoping I do own some of it, and buying bass gear off the revenue. Ashbory arrived, CV 50s P has arrived in the shop, and the fretless StingRay fiver is en route in the postal system. Took posession of a Terror Bass 500 and a Micro Terror (love that little thing, even as a practise amp for bass!). Man, I'm gonna have to sell a lot of bass gear soon ... Seem unable to stop practising on the Ashbory. Dunno why I love it, but I do. Have only heard it through the Micro Terror, and am not curious about hearing it through the rest. This is sooo much fun! best, bert

Hey Dan, Welcome to BC! Many here know about kids and wives getting in the way indeed. You're not alone. As a noob, I can't recognise your Ibanez. What model is it? Normally one would expect the other knowb to be along the lines of treble attenuator and pickup mix. If you don't hear that, maybe there's a loose thread somewhere, or your reproduction gear lacks treble? Idunno. Just shouting out quick thoughts. Anyway, ask away and enjoy the site! best, bert

Hey Paul Gustave fan! Welcome to BC! Fit like mae loon? Sorry, no can do any more attempts at any Gaelic or Doric or even Glaswegian. Bu': punk's grate, innit? All sweet 'n' flowery like. I lurv'it. Enjoy the forum, the fora and the forii, and don't be an alien. best, bert

Welcome! Though you may have left already? best, bert

Hi Jalapeno, Welcome! What Leen says. Me, I was just gonna punch in some bass tones in keyboard recordings. Now see what happened. Enjoy the site, and enjoy the banter. best, bert

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1358325356' post='1936865'] I reckon EBMM should be named and shamed for being so inept. Also they should apologise to all parties for getting their facts so fundamentally wrong - information that is owned and managed by themselves. [/quote] Nah. This was just one employee with a little blackout. Happens everywhere. And he did rectify. best, bert

[quote name='BassYerbouti' timestamp='1358282591' post='1936394'] Question: does the amp need to re-biased following replacement? [/quote] Knowing zilch about this, the way I've understood it, one never has to re-bias the tubes in the pre-amp. Since the power stage on the OTB is without tubes, this should mean the answer is "No". Not a dumb question, mind. I've said it before: there are no dumb questions - only dumb people asking questions! I hope I don't stand corrected on this one, or it's back to school for me. best, bert

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1358260394' post='1935775'] Brutal honesty though, I thought it was tame and when he got to the verse the thing totally deflated. For this kind of thing to work you've got to be able to embellish on an existing song for it to work and he didn't, not close. That was more like watching a good counterfeiter at work with some skills with a guitar, there was no music there to be spoken of as such. Better than the original? Nah! [/quote] Exactly! best, bert

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1358157135' post='1933796'] [/quote] I don't like it, and find it overtly coffee table style, which is not me, BUT if that is after one's taste, I think it at least is rather balanced designwise, and at peace with itself when held vertically. It does get a bit mid-heavy when held in playing position though. [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1358274876' post='1936166'] [/quote] No need to phone anyone. I already have an appointment with a range of therapists from before. I like this a lot. It draws from at least four design styles and ideals, and is not my taste by far, BUT at least it doesn't take itself so seriously, and is quite liberating in that respect, in my humblest of opinions of course. I'd be happy playing this in front of an audience, if I could play. best, bert

[quote name='lowdowner' timestamp='1358283763' post='1936453'] I don't get it.. what *is* it about Bongos that makes them so controversial? <looks confused> [/quote] Lots of posts about that, so apparently the Bongo doesn't leave people cold. WHat I personally don't get is that the P gets both love and hate. It's the thing we've seen all our lives and are sooo used to that I thought it would never even be mentioned in a "prettiest" or "ugliest" thread. There can only be one conclusion: we must get our facts straight before naming and shaming bass guitar designs. best, bert

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1358278804' post='1936272'] For buying gear there is only one place........Basschat ;-) [/quote] Nonsense! It will NEVER get the "BassChat Approved" sticker!

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1358266271' post='1935963'] So have Ernie Ball apologised publically to ProMusicTools for the damage their mistake caused? [/quote] Not publically. What would the forum for that be? But they've surely aplogised to me, and I expect to ProMusicTools as well. Both parties were very interested in speaking to each other, and both parties have everything to gain on good communication. Two things went wrong: I started distrusting a good company, and Ernie Ball were too quick on the condemnation trigger. ProMusicTools however stayed calm and wanted to find out about every detail before drawing a conclusion. Ironic, eh? best, bert

[quote name='Johngh' timestamp='1358265636' post='1935950'] or Big Bopper, hopper, shopper or whatever his name is is on your case within a millisecond of you posting it. [/quote] Sorry, John, but that's not fair. It may take BigPoppa upto several minutes in some cases. Happily though, his lackeys (sp?) will be in before him in those instances. best, bert Editt: speling

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1358264621' post='1935922'] [b]Made me laugh[/b] [/quote] Ah! The sardonic grin ([i]risus sardonicus[/i]), a side-effect of a special case of muscular dystrophy in the jaws and chin, and sad consequence of high intake of [i]Oenanthe crocata[/i] in local pubs and cafés in old home towns. Get well soon! best, bert

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1358264438' post='1935913'] Go on, tell us you've ordered a Bongo now as well... [/quote] Yup! Will be with me in just four months! Special order, see. I'm getting me a case as well! best, bert PS, it's indeed a Bongo. But you may have guessed. .

As said, too many LOLs etc. will ruin the flow. My guess is people know they can't expect any response to the funny stuff, and just expect it's being appreciated by someone out there. Fair deal, I think. I tend to post a LOL-face when I feel the poster or the post deserves the extra attention, but am aware this is just spur-of-the-moment, and in no way "fair" (whatever that might mean). best, bert

Folks, Recently I started a name and shame thread about a Munich company called ProMusicTools. This naming and shaming was based on an error, and ProMusicTools became innocent victims. Allow me some obvious thoughts on this. First, if you haven't seen the thread: They offered a "new old stock" Music Man bass. I checked the serial number with Ernie Ball, and got a private message from Ernie Ball stating the instrument in question was definitely used, and that I would get no warranty if I proceeded with the purchase. Long story short: after a lot of to and fro, Ernie Ball have now written to me stating they made a mistake, that the bass was NOS indeed, and legitimately exported from the US, and that ProMusicTools not only were in their right, but also are a very highly appreciated, hard working company who represent Ernie Ball very well [NB: this is my condensate from all the mail]. Sceptics might say the messages from Ernie Ball are corporate blabber. However, reading all the messages with scrutiny, what translates to me is the liberating lack of corporate blabber. I received honest and direct responses to my concerns, and Ernie Ball were active in following up both me and ProMusicTools - who were quite taken aback by the whole situation. I am now proceeding with this purchase, and have also ordered another bass from ProMusicTools. I originally climbed in my fountain pen after reading the words "definitely used", and similar expressions, and in hindsight must admit that I reacted prematurely - before the process was complete and over. In a larger context, this appears to me to be a good example about how one must show the utmost restraint in naming and shaming - and really have all the facts straight. Don't do it like me, boys and girls ... and dinos! best, bert

[quote name='muttley' timestamp='1358099158' post='1933113'] No matter how fast I click I can't get beyond Wizard level . [/quote] Definitely a bug in the software. I'm having the exact same thing with the Bass Clef Great Wizard level. best, bert

Hey chap, Welcome up to the surface down here! Cool story despite the sad notes - notes many on here do recognise. Not Leen though, as he's just starting to feel what kids will do to a man. Anyway, with 36 odd years behind you, you must be able to keep us whippersnappers hanging on your lips, I'm sure. Do tell some and teach some. Enjoy the site and the community! BTW, are you Equals QL or Equal SQL or something different? best, bert

Hey Tom, Welcome form another noob (15 months or so). You'll soon see this site is large, and people are willing to help. Search and ask away, and within months you'll be a lot more resourceful than the rest of us. Enjoy! best, bert

Bonjour, autostop! Bienvenue à ChatBasse. I hope you will like it here. Nice funk you made. It was inspiring me to try the same, but without the bass (I can't play the bass - I can only buy them). Enjoy! best, bert

[quote name='Jazzdude' timestamp='1358106594' post='1933277'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hi, I am the latest newbie to walk into this wonderful Bass world and thought I would introduce myself and say 'Hi!' [/font][/color] [/quote] Welcome! I like you already. You seem to fit right in. If not, you can just change the BC mold. [quote name='Jazzdude' timestamp='1358106594' post='1933277'] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]present basses are a Squire Jazz that I've had for a few months, as well as a Shergold Marathon [/color][/font] [/quote] Synchronicity. I've had a Squier Jazz for a few months too. What are the chances, eh? ......... Oooooooooh. Marathon: never heard about it, but I'm a noob. If it isn't readily available on Google, can you post a picture of it? [quote name='Jazzdude' timestamp='1358106594' post='1933277'] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I grew up listening to 60s and 70s rock and prog (my overall preference), but I like most genres of music[/color][/font] [/quote] Now that's talking. So you're not antiquated at all, but a dino like me! [quote name='Jazzdude' timestamp='1358106594' post='1933277'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]accepting advice from my piers,[/font][/color] [/quote] Hm. You're not synchronised with the Mercans, that's for sure... [quote name='Jazzdude' timestamp='1358106594' post='1933277'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Peace[/font][/color] [/quote] Everyhting was perfect ...... but no, that wasn't good enough for you. You just had to ruin it with the last word, hadn't you? Enjoy! Don't be a stranger! best, bert

Hey Alex, Welcome back! I may remember badly, but weren't you here in late 2011? I seem to remember the Alex and Lovesick Delores names. Anyway, I hope you join the banter, and do acquire the will power that you crave. Will power means discipline. Discipline means work. Work means money. Money means gear. Perfec! [quote name='AlexDelores' timestamp='1358104215' post='1933221'] Had a few issues with my head recently [/quote] It's virtually a prerequisite here. Enjoy! best, bert