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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1358076829' post='1932588'] Tom Cruise is fairly near the top of my list of actors I just will not watch under any circumstances[color=#ffffff].[/color] [/quote] You've got some serious issues, seeing as Cruise is not on top of that list. best, bert

[quote name='Protium' timestamp='1358081596' post='1932676'] It's not unreasonable to ask to be kept in the loop where your order is up to [/quote] Totally agreed, and as you may see, I did not write about that aspect. I wrote about the combination of complaining here and not picking up the phone, as if: - that is reasonable in itself - sh*t never happens - the bass doc is an enterprise with all kinds of systems to prevent sh*t from happening where in reality: - the reasonability is highly debatable - sh*t does happen, to both Bass Doc and Grant as well as you and me - the bass doc is a kind bloke who offers a nice service to fellow basschatters [quote name='Grant' timestamp='1358081653' post='1932678'] "the customer is always right" / "the customer comes first." / As I've stated before, it was the total lack of communication from Howard that was the problem - nothing else [/quote] Apart from the fact that the customer often is wrong, I [b]do[/b] agree with you here. It [b]is[/b] reasonable to expect more from the bass doc than what he delivered. What I reacted against is what I wrote above: a certain combination of complaining here and not picking up the phone. [quote name='Grant' timestamp='1358081653' post='1932678'] As for your last statement... FWIW, it's totally irrelevant (to me anyway). [/quote] That's cool for me, but as I'm sure you are aware, this is not about the relation between Grant and Bert. (For other readers: I know nothing about Grant, and we have not had any contact that I'm aware of, so there's no history here as far as I'm aware.) It is however feedback on how you portray yourself on BC - feedback that you can take to heart or throw away. As such it can't be "totally" irrelevant, even if you think it's nonsense from an idiot. OK, maybe just in that case. .. .. .. .. .. ............ Oooooh! BTW, I wish upon you no harm. best, bert

That was a fanned fretless then?

[quote name='Grant' timestamp='1357940505' post='1930989'] I followed that contact up with an offer of my phone number so that Howard could give me a call (seeing as I'm the one waiting for my goods, I didn't think I was being unreasonable). [/quote] Well, you had read the thread, and had been quite vocal on it. From the looks of it, you did even understand what was being told to you. When you then decide you can keep nagging on BC but can't be arsed to pick up the phone, and the doc has to call you instead, calling it "not unreasonable", then I would say that you're not very active in contributing to the solution. Don't know about the law where you live, but here in Norway, the customer is legally bound to be a part of the solution rather than a part of the problem (though admittedly, some customers "don't know" that law). This thread taught me to trust in dealing with the doc - not with you. best, bert

Hi Tomas, Welcome to BassChat, even though in my experience Lithuanian people get very grumpy when you spy at them with binoculars. Dunno if every Lithuanian person is like that, but my beautiful young Lithuanian neighbour certainly is. Then again, she plays the cello, so maybe it's a cellist thing, Idunno. Anyway, enjoy the conversation! best, bert

Hey Paul, Now let's see, shall we? Paul: Good bass: Good - I own one too, so you know it's good. Crusades: Good StingRay w. 3EQ: Good - see my sig for evidence marketplace: Good cats: Good - see my avatar for evidence weight lifting: Good De Niro: Good So that leaves "25" + "Glasgow" = "Tea Boy": Not good. Go away! Buy the rig, enjoy the site, don' be no stranger boy. best, bert

Hello, good Doctor, Welcome to the fold! I hope you'll like what the fold has to offer. Enjoy! best, bert

[quote name='balkanboy' timestamp='1357967868' post='1931160'] you are more then welcome to try my basses and if you like the way the sound ill do the same for you for free [/quote] Now that's a generous offer! (Probably way too generous, but I thank you on behalf of almost all of the 21,000 BC members. ) best, bert

[quote name='PTB' timestamp='1357754034' post='1927909'] A few weeks back, I watched the Classic Album show about Peter Gabriel's So. During a chat with Tony Levin, he played the Sledgehammer line on his Cutlass & said there was an octave pedal on it. It sounded so good! Guess what I've just bought? [/quote] "So" and a Cutlass. Plus Tony's fingers of course.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1357818247' post='1928810'] TBH I was being sarcastic - wouldn't consider either of those two basses to be particularly pretty... [/quote] I hope you meant "ironic". best, bert

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1357770900' post='1928302'] Nice! And plenty of flexibility! [/quote] Exactly. Also points out a clear way forward, I suppose, when I've tested them for some time. Congrats on the phablet. I'd like to try a thing like that. best, bert

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1357758936' post='1928007'] That's awesome! If they made a 5-string version I'd be out there rocking it like a bastard. [/quote] Of course it's awesome. Had I been even filthier rich, I'd be all over it and attempt to rock like a bastard - no matter how many strings attached. However, pretty it ain't. Well desgned it ain't, unless "well designed" means that it was meant to be seen an lusted after by people who wanna rock it like bastards - which of course is good. best, bert

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1357747730' post='1927749'] Ha ha ha...like your sense of humour [/quote] Thanks. Don't know what you mean though. Just for clarity: I really dig the designs of both the Steinberger and the Bongo, and have lusted for them since they were first released, but I'm not praying on my knees before them, so often refer to them as cricket bat and bog seat. That post of mine went wrong due to unexpected stuff happening here. But it's nice to know that something I wrote brought a smile on your face! best, bert

Cricket bat, Bongo, Edit: Something happened when I wrote that, and an unfinished post was published. Anyway, what I wanted to write was something like: - Cricket bat, - Bog seat, - A Warwick, maybe the Corvette - despite and even partly because of the weird, but characterful top horn, There certainly are more, but I can't remember their names right now. best, bert

Me using equipment to hide lack of equipment, the answer gives itself. On my forehead! Seriously though, for me it depends on the bass. My cricket bat for example is high up, and has a strap of its own that nobody may temper with. It's perfect right now. best, bert

Hey SunEye, Welcome! You'll probably have a good time here, so dive into it head first. Interesting that you would help those in need. Now I am a noob, so I know everything, but you should really take care of Leen. Only kidding of course. Enjoy! [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1357729786' post='1927261'] [/quote] You forgot to mention you're from Sudder'n Wetsex too! best, bert

Interesting thread. I have a Qsiure too!

Hehehe. Shop here had great warranties as long as you could produce the original receipt. What they didn't tell though was that the receipt was printed with ink that would disappear within half a year or a year. best, bert

Hey Chuggs, Welcome! You may find BC to be a nice place, so give it a chance and see. Sorry, can't answer the question, as I have no experience with those. Others will surelt chime in and advise. If not, ask again in the Amps and Cabs section. Enjoy your new life! best, bert

On my keyboards, my hands have always been very busy, so effects have had the role of switching between sounds - think verse<->refrain, or something that makes one note stand out from the rest. On a pipe organ I would use preprogrammed stop combinations for the same. Have no idea how things will develop on bass, but did buy effects for it, as I'm used to them. Voted "Yes" though. best, bert

Before someone forgets to mention it: different series can have different necks, so more or less chunky P necks exist and more or less slim J necks. People will certainly chime in with hard facts and better knowledge, but at least this has now been mentioned. best, bert

I bought it for my g****r, but just had to try with a bass. Success! Now remember I'm a bass noob, but I tried it with a Classic Vibe '50s Precision and the PPC108 speaker (only one), and lo and behold, with the signal coming from these Ps, I could easily decide how clean it was gonna be. Also, no problem putting bass volume on full and amp gain on full for rockin' overdrive. For me, with its headphone out and aux in, it's a definite keeper. Definitely buying another PPC108 as well., and will sell both guitar combo and a bass combo. Will report back when I've tried it with larger cabs. best, bert

[quote name='great harry' timestamp='1357600688' post='1925346'] I am even seriously considering flogging my boat to get some decent gear. And I love my boat! [/quote] You do so with my much unneeded support. Me, I'm flogging my private car as well as my company car. Haven't been driving them for a year, and am happier walking and bicycling. Bass gear is better, and it tastes even better as well this way. Oh, how much for the boat? best, bert

Bill Bruford / Chris Squire Alan White / Chris Squire during White's early days with Yes Pip Pyle / John Greaves Will Calhoun / Doug Wimbish best, bert

I'll drink to drummers, like I always drank with them as well. In my mind, and I've said it before, they're the best lot the be around, the best lot to be stealing instruments with, and the best lot to give free middle of the night concerts with. One drawback only: not the best lot to return the instruments with. But that's all whisky under the bridge now. Cheers, drumbos!