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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

[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