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Someone on here recommended eBay user bobs_decals. His stuff looks great to me, and prices low, so I'm gonna order from him. best, bert

[b] Brand new, Check this out !!!!!![/b] ???????????? Are you joking or nuts? Definitely not checking this out without any more info. best, bert

Leen, this is how you get your post count up!

Victor Wooten Groove Workshop DVDs, dual footswitch for HB amp. Well chuffed, especially since this is from my ex, she having been quite negative to my music gear previously. best, bert

Could of course have given you the right answer, but don't want to be a thread stopper, so I'll just say: Thanks for introducing me to this band! best, bert

[quote name='mingsta' timestamp='1356090125' post='1906639'] Looks perfect for those polite coffee house acoustic gigs [/quote] That argument won me over. I'm going for this set! best, bert

Hey Kris, Welcome to BC! We must be very far from each other on that tree, coz I play no Ibanez and no Trace. Would like to though. Come to think of it, I don't even play the stuff at all. Just buy it and talk about it here. Er ... I'd like to talk about Ibanez and Trace! Enjoy the site! Be kind with Leen (in Fife, mobbing is a crime you know) and take part in the banter. Ask away! best, bert

[quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1356216609' post='1908167'] To be fair to the less "sympathetic" replies, the OP did come across just a smidge arrogant. [/quote] Not to me. Maybe a smidge unexperienced in setting the scene without going a trifle overboard. Arrogant? Never! BTW, I don't know the guy at all, and am just expressing this after having read his posts in this thread. best, bert

I didn't buy it at all. I'll wait for the Redux version. On BluRay! best. bert

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1356099215' post='1906828'] hopefully now someone will buy my 78 Precision [/quote] Man, you're in bad need of a bump! First one's free.

For those of you who use AmpkIt on their iPads and iPhones: Agile have this offer right now where you can buy gear at roughly one fourth of the regular price. They offer some gear every day, Sadly, they started with this quite some days ago, and if you only start today, I don't think you can get the offers of past days. Can't test this myself though. I stupidly assumed every user knew this, and only today realised that only those who receive the Agile e-mails would know. Sorry. This link should show what's on offer: [url="http://agilepartners.com/apps/ampkit/specials/index.html?utm_campaign=Dec2012nl&utm_medium=eblast&utm_source=agile"]Turn it up to 12[/url] If not, just go to http://www.agilepartners.com/ and find it there. Today's offer is the so-called Power Pack that has quite some different amps and pedals inside. best, bert

Hey punky, Welcome to the dark end of the light ... or something. You'll be alright, alright. Just forget the notion about one finger per fret. I share your excitement. I've only [i]tried[/i] to play the bass, but am as enthusiastic as when I started one year ago [quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1356021605' post='1905889'] Good things come to those who wait........... [/quote] Bah! We're only waiting for 2112. 21/12/12 that is, at 11:11 AM, when your days will finally be over. But as Leen says, punk one, enjoy the banter. It's mostly in good spirit. BTW, I hope your name is Wayne. We could do with a Wayne Post Punk Dude. best, bert

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1355865850' post='1903911'] I am sad that I missed the opportunity to make this post [/quote] I'm happy I didn't try. Zenitram's is way better than what I'd have wound up with. Merry Christmas!

B-flat.

"I could play that when I was 18!"

[quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1355841377' post='1903472'] What are you getting at Bert! [/quote] You know my intense hate for the scots. That's why I've been there up to six times a year, right? (Sad fact: not been on Islay yet )

We were already getting enthusiastic here, but you just had to ruin it with that last sentence, didn't you? Welcome to BC, Lastnotleast. You'll thrive alright, and are not the only one to come to BC after getting discontent with some Mercan bass fora. Good atmosphere here, mostly. Like your weapons of choice. How's the Acoustic rig? Wouldn't you prefer an 815 with that? Anyway, enjoy! best, bert

Hi David, Welcome to BC! Lots of church players here and also lots of sinners. You'll feel at ease! (Yup, the false dichotomy was intended. All in good spirit though.) I'm not that close to Alwoodley, and am not a player of the church bass (how does that look anyway?), and haven't played in church since '92 or so, but I'll put the kettle on anyway. Just text me an hour or so in advance. [quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1355832998' post='1903270'] I once played a destroyer guitar with the kid's choir when I was 12.........I've not been welcomed back since [/quote] Beat me to it. Was thinking of pulling out the Cort Gene Simmons Axe - my preferred weapon of choice for depping in my buddy's church band. Joking aside, are you planning on staying on BC as well, David, or was this just a contact ad? In case you stay: enjoy! best, bert

[quote name='bassintheface' timestamp='1355823105' post='1903061'] "Jimmy Page was 21 when he wrote 'Stairway to Heaven', I could play it when I was 18 - I think that says a lot..." [/quote] Classic! That surely sums him up, and you sorry lot as well. Who in his right mind would say no to a master player like that? Reminds me that Bach wrote some stuff when he was 64, and I played it when I was like 16 or so. Any chance of getting this guys contact info? Thanks for sharing! best, bert

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1355776099' post='1902678'] Don't you lot go hacking Bert off, he knows about Uranium [/quote] You should know by now I only use the stuff on lowballers. That, and I know zilch [b]about[/b] it. I only know [b]of[/b] it. It's an interest, just like my interest in playing the bass at some point. best, bert

Hey Squidman, First, as a noob, I've tried 5-string without big drawbacks, but you must be aware it's one more string to mute - which can be somewhat demanding. Wouldn't let that keep me from buying one though. Price is a more serious stumbling block. Therefore: Get used stuff from eBay or Get used stuff from BassChat. I know that asking everyone if they will send to Germany will be a pain in the behind, but the feedback system makes you can go to this with a certain amount of confidence. If you want to buy new, then have a look at http://www.thomann.de/ Be aware that If you choose English as a language at the top, you get the prices for the UK, with a somewhat lower VAT. Though the differences are tiny. I think it's one percent only. If you look at http://www.thomann.de/gb/cat.html?gf=misc_4_string_basses&oa=pra you'll get the 4-string basses that are not Ps and not Js. I'd go for the Yamaha RBX170 before the Ibanez GSR180. Don't know the Cort, but they tend to be OK. The Epipone is said to be lacking in quality. There is no need to buy a more expensive bass at the moment, but if you want to, an Ibanez SR300, a Squier Vintage Modified <something> or a Yamaha RBX270 are good basses. Amp: we need more about your stuation. Is it for practising at home only? In case, I like this one better than the 30-35W Roland cube: http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbw35.htm Has the inputs and outputs you need to play silently and along to music from a CD or MP3-player. That said, there are lots of OK combos. Tell us more! best, bert

[quote name='bassintheface' timestamp='1355761498' post='1902338'] .....and I'm certainly not deluded. [/quote] BitF, there's no need to take TimR's post seriously. This is probably not his best day, and he's obviously misinterpreted your original post - and roughly read it like the devil reads the bible. No need to explain or justify or correct. best, bert

[quote name='lowdowner' timestamp='1355760090' post='1902300'] erm... did you mean to quote me there? [/quote] Yup! It was either getting into a serious debate with TimR or having a little fun with his contribution. As to "all the gear - no idea", it fits me perfectly, and in several senses. I do understand the expression, and would agree with its general meaning, but I can't really be arsed to let it say anything about me and my behaviour. I know zilch. I know that. Gear teaches me stuff. That and I get to hear and feel the differences. Bliss! Reminds me of this story: A little boy sits on the river bank and is "fishing" with just a twig with a piece of rope, a bent nail and some bread crumbs. Along comes this insufferable twat who'se never been fishing before. Out of his car he takes the most expensive fishing gear that money can buy. He uses a lot of time connecting al the bits and pieces, and then proceeds and catches all the fish. best, bert Edit for spelling

[quote name='lowdowner' timestamp='1355759522' post='1902283'] I wish you'd stop saying this! I'd like not to take it personally, but i *do* have all the gear, and I really *do* have no idea! It's depressing to be reminded of this.... [/quote] To be honest you come across in your post as just as deluded and arrogant as this other guy. Good luck, but there's more to music. I think you should probably chill out and have a good look at what's going on around you. WTF????? Goddammit! The BC software is feckin' up! best, bert

Yes - Yours is no disgrace probably.