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For me it lacks the charm that the discussion gave the old forum. Could be some great info there often. Now, sadly, it doesn't attract me anymore. That said, I'd probably look if I was on a hunt, but the GAS doesn't sneak up on me anymore. best, bert

I'm a little late. Sorry. My 297 miles turned out to be Norwegian miles. And that's 1,548 English miles more than I'd imagined. BUT I'm running the fastest I can. C-y'all in a while! best, bert

Yup. I find myself humming quite some old songs every now and again. Also walk around in the Quo jacket most days of the year: [IMG]http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r525/basstractor1/Quodenimjacket.jpg[/IMG] Refined taste indeed! best, bert

"Bewail the man who moves away from a brewery town" old jungle saying

[quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1355095661' post='1894085'] I managed to convince her that my middle name was Ferdinand [/quote] King Ferdinand Bollock. Does have a ring to it, right? Not a very Welsh ring though. Brenin Furdinand Pêlsach! y gorau, bwrt

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1354977823' post='1892545'] How do folk decide to change basses, or sell ones that they love? [/quote] IME there's more pain in a loved item sold than in a lusted item unbought. So when I must sell something to get something else, I'll probably show quite some restraint. Up to now however, with the bass that is, I've avoided this situation, rather saving money ruthlessly. No car, no drinking, no smoking, no cinema, etc. etc. etc. Every spoonful of rolled oats makes me smile at the thought of the next bass or Barefaced coming closer. best, bert

[size=2]Pssssst, Paul, wrong tonic suit![/size] / Congrats! Have loads of fun, and never forget: yeast is good, and so is fretbuzz. best, bert

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1355000757' post='1892924'] Oh, one time i plugged in my iPod and played rage against the machine. I then told them that it was my band, and i wrote the song. They all said it was good and they would listen to it if it was available to buy. [/quote] Yeah, that was immature, and you were a fool for not using Biohazard instead. At the very least you could've played 24-7 Spyz! Nice story! Funny stuff, stuff like that. I've pulled a lot of it in my days. Problem was when the situation didn't allow for a correction, and people would still believe it years later, like when I'd so-called "impregnated a sixteen year old American school girl in Paris", and my best friend's mother didn't wanna know about me for a very long time, coz she would [i]not[/i] believe the truth, but [i]would[/i] believe the lie. Bassman Sam, you do need to lighten up a bit, "opinion" or not. You weren't there. You don't have the complete picture. best, bert

Dealing with Tony was a great joy. I'd not be reluctant bidding on his wife on a later occasion. But seriously, he's just one of those great guys that make BC something special. All the best, Mr. Claret! bert

By popular demand.

This is as bad a place as anywhere to say: Apa, you've got the most beeoootiful collection of basses I've seen. Same probably goes for your collection of ex/present/future Mrs APAs Oh, and congrats, Stoker. Have a nice day! best, bert

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1354921333' post='1892148'] I forgot about this thread [/quote] "[b][i]Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in.[/i][/b]" Milton Corleone [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1354921333' post='1892148'] I knew it was that price Bert... [/quote] Ah! Wondered about that, but decided it was better to mention it for those who hadn't followed the link. [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1354921333' post='1892148'] I think that would be a bit too short scale for my personal liking. [/quote] Yeah, it's very hard to play on. But I guess it's a nice challenge. I'm certainly buying one. Fascinating little thing. Just always to remember: no sliding note is ever false! I'm always wondering whether it would be possible to get the same sound from a stiffer material that would allow for somewhat longer strings. I'd love to have a 30" or 32" one like that in addition to a regular EUB. best, bert

Hey Rob, Welcome to you, the second Rob in a few days to introduce himself here. I think we shall have to name you Toby then, as Leen suggested refinedly and wisely. What an interesting c.v. you got there, or maybe "intriguing" is a better word. You must surely tell us more later. For the time being, it's enough you played the instrument with the unbelievably sexy name of "flugal horn". Only thing more sexy must be my own flaginal horn. Bedroom warrior, me too though. Wouldn't dare play it in public. When I grow up, I'll play bass, synths, drums and guitar, just like you. Synths (pro) and bass (noob) for now though. Anyway, enjoy the banter 'n' bollox. best, bert

[quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1354974896' post='1892498'] (don't listen to Bert, I heard he invented the bass guitar!) [/quote] Shoosh! Since it's out now: yes, I did, in 1849 or so. Had no money to post the patent application though. Now, more than 16 decennia later, I still have to learn to play it, so I feel it's reasonable that I be called a "[i][b][font=georgia,serif]noobe[/font][/b][/i]", just like I was back thenne.

Hey Fabini, Welcome to BC! Nice enthusiastic intro you wrote too. Sandbergs are well respected here. I guess you knew what you were doing when investing in them. So, what amps do you have then? Have you played for many years? Enjoy! best, bert

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1354904764' post='1891940'] Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection is a theory and not a fact. [/quote] For clarity purposes ([b]if[/b] it helps for something): Yes, but that sentence in itself can be taken two ways - and will be because of people's different reference frames - one of them being that a fact is of higher status than ("just") a theory, whilst in the scientific world, a theory is based on facts and as such, facts are the lower components and theories are at the highest level. BTW, I see that several people beat me to it. My previous post is in no way an answer to anything else than the OP. best, bert

[quote name='simes' timestamp='1354898388' post='1891826'] Why is it called theory. A theory suggests to me that how something happens or works is unknown but the available evidence suggests something or is a well informed educated guess. Music works to well known sets of rules and conventions (which I know can be broken in the right context i.e if it sounds right). I feel I am not studying a theory but rules guided by the laws of physics. [/quote] It's called 'theory' because it has been called that for more than 2 millennia at the least. It's an (analytical) look at. There's a Roman, and probably Old-Greek or older etymology here. I don't know of any relation of the term to your everyday 'theory' description as an educated guess, or its totally different scientific counterpart, where a "theory" is the highest form of evidenced, accepted explanation of observed phenomena - - what one in everyday language would call the "proven" stuff. Music Theory contains Music Psychology, and in part tries to explain why and how music works the way it works. BTW, I like how you word "rules guided by the laws of physics". IME too few grasp that aspect, and too many express views along the lines of: "the theory mafia is not gonna make the rules for me - I'll do what I effing want thankyou", completely disregarding both the hindsight core of theory and its view at physics as an explanation rather than as a strait-waistcoat (straitjacket for you sorry lot below the border). But I'm aware I'm here bordering on an existing and vast debate about what music theory is or should and shouldn't be. best, bert

Hey Rob, Lovely that you decided to listen to Kind of Blue. Wanted to mention it, but couldn't for the life of me remember what it's called. Funny how appreciation goes: guy I know couldn't get into Bitches Brew, but saw the light after he'd listened to In a Silent Way. Me I couldn't get into In a Silent Way, but saw the light when I'd heard Bitches Brew. Anyway, enjoy and ask away, also about classical. best, bert

Hi Simpleman, Welcome to BC. Loads of info here, and you'll enrich the banter, I'm sure. Nice to read how you decided to take lessons after the previous experience. Lessons is good, m'kay? Enjoy! best, bert

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1354874805' post='1891408'] I took away a large chunk off the price I was asking. [/quote] LOWBALLLER! Lovely story in a great post. tnx! best, bert

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1354856673' post='1891290'] I read the title wrong, and nearly wrote none. Still, now that i have read it right, still none, really. Just some fondling [/quote]

[quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1354820806' post='1890915'] Why did this offend you? [/quote] I don't think I can put it another way than I did. I struggled enough already trying to express something, so I'm not willing to give it even one more go. Sorry. FWIW, I never use my being offended about something as an argument for my being right or for me having rights. Stephen Fry is right IMO, and I've debated along those lines as long as I can remember. In fact it's one of my pet peeves. [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1354821249' post='1890932'] Because it probably devalued his own. or he likes his that much that he would pay market price gladly any day. probably a hundred different things. [/quote] Probably a hundred different things indeed. Certainly nothing about devaluation of my own. Yes, I always pay market price gladly, but that has nothing to do with why I reacted negatively to the low offers. best, bert

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1354820129' post='1890900'] Well said; I agree with every word (well, all except the idealist bit...). [/quote] Don't leave me hanging here, Dad! Who am I really? An idiot and a ..... ???

There seems to be a shared understanding by some that getting annoyed by lowballing is exactly the same as getting annoyed by a politely written PM with a lower offer. Surely, this must only be true in extreme cases. Normally though, my guess is the getting annoyed bit has a reason - good or bad. For example: - a cheeky offer with a way unrealistic price - a low price offer sent by a person who doesn't give a sh*t about other people, and shows it. - that same person demanding that his own needs are taken care of minutely. etc, etc. I think it's often caring people going through a difficult phase who get annoyed, or idealists who get offended by the very thought that others would behave these ways. Cynics and idealists are never going to understand each other. FWIW, I personally got offended when someone here recently tried to sell his desert gold Bongo way too cheaply, and still got offers clearly below that, and I've proven through decades that I can keep a bizniz running well - despite lowballers and people behaving badly. But for me what get to me is the very thought that people will praise the community feel of BC in one sentence, and will lowball in the next. Yes, I'm an idiot and an idealist. best, bert