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[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1335782845' post='1635832'] Welcome Ollie, both to the BC family and to the divorcees-wielding-a-bass ever-expanding club [/quote] +1 Bienvenue au forum, Oliver! bert(rand)

BTW, what a cool little test, and how informative as well.

1 - '71 2 - '58 3 - '00 MIM

Hello Matteo, Welcome to BC! I'm sure you'll love these forums. Sean Malone, eh? We've got _something_ in common! best, bert

Apparently, different people have different styles. My audition experience (both ways) has been more of a two stage process: "Before learning any new songs, how about if you drop in and play a little for us. We'll have a chat and will try to play together. If we like each other, you could learn some of our songs, and we can see your learning ability that way." When we needed a new person in a job one day, we were impressed with one of the candidates' ability to set some boundaries for what he was willing to do. He was invited, confirmed our impression of him, and got the job. bert

Hey Pipster, Your Stingray must be in stealth black, 'cause you managed to remain unseen by my radar. Welcome to BC, and enjoy the ride! bert

Luvly! I lurnt to slepp ze base. Thanks for posting, [s]Bootsy[/s] Highfox. bert

Welcome, Bluebass!

Wow! Thanks for posting. Makes it easier to study the thing. best, bert

Welcome, Kenny! Just remember: pix or it didn't happen. We'll also need your personal story, gear list and credit card number. Keep enjoying! bert

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1335621279' post='1633834'] How's about that then? [/quote] Genius. Pure and utter Genius. That be off white and tort? I love how the beard tones are affirmed through the pg, and the metallic of the pipe have their antescedent in the tuning ... er ... things.

I'm fanatically and vehemently unsure and on the fence on this. With a vengeance. FIrst of all, I did like it right away, but then I do like a slightly tacky cleanliness that makes a statement. Wouldn't use it in just any setting though, and would avoid the clothes of your avatar with this bass for example, unless it was just for fun. After that, on studying the anodised gold, I felt that one was more restrained and more stylish. Finally, I realised I like a bass that shows its functionality and is not just a novelty fashion form. So, if keeping the pearl pg, I'd have contrasting colours in knobs, thumb rest and pup covers. Not necessarily black, for sure, but how about anodised gold? Yes! That and an anodised gold body! (Don't thank me. Just glad to solve your problem.) best, bert

Hi Chris, You'll probably find some jafunkadansionists here. Welcome and enjoy! bert

Ah! Long list of faves, many already mentioned. Additionally, I'm very weak for The Grand Wazoo, Ship Arriving Too Late, The Mothers of Prevention (US edition) and Jazz From Hell. Was The Yellow Shark mentioned? I think maybe it was. As to live bands, the one with Mike Keneally smoked as well. I think this must have been late eighties or so. bert

Hi Joel, Welcome to the forum! I hope that you enjoy it and learn a lot. bert

Jay! What's wrong with you, young whippersnapper? Ashdown Evo III? That's my GAS too! Barefaced? That's my GAS too! '62 P reissue? That's my GAS too! One slight difference though: In a month, you'll have your degree, and you'll soon easily be able to buy all three. Me, I have no degree. When my pay cheque comes in, I take out £100 for food for the next month, pay all the bills that the rest of the money will allow, and then my account is empty for four and a half weeks again. Has been like this since october or so. You got inspired? best, bert

Lovely that Camel came up! For me too, it's Moonmadness all the way, and Breathless to a somewhat lesser extent. I'd always thought everyone else loved other albums a lot better. Personally, I could never like The Snow Goose (too wannabee imnsho). Bought it many times to try, and just sold it on again. I'll go and listen to the bass parts now. Thanks for the tip on Doug Ferguson. best, bert

[quote name='Grafen' timestamp='1335439856' post='1631069'] Thanks! Bert: we have many words in common, for instance advocaat - advokat. Sure, it means "lawyer" in swedish but still... [/quote] ... you do know that it means 'lawyer' in Dutch as well, do you? Hm, must get me a new bottle of that, even though that would mean I get only 4 strings on the 5-stringer of my GAS. bert

Hi BassCrusader, Welcome to the surface, from Not-Telford! bert

Hi Simon, Welcome to BC from another bass noob. Here, one can learn alright. Medicine Hat, AB? That's in Yorkshire, right? best, bert

My guess is that pub congregations are not too different from the punters in church, so here goes: As a former church organist and classical musician, my attitude was (almost?) that even my very best wasn't enough. During performances this attitude meant that I always hoped for that one listener who would "get it" more than the rest of the audience. I only needed one, but feel sure I sometimes reached nobody on that level. However, having played in church services for decades, at one point I found out the punters were far happier with me when I played extremely easy stuff rather than Bach or romantic organ concerts. This led to a period of giving them what they liked. That automatically meant that I didn't stretch for the best possible performance (in my view), but just relaxed and gave them what they wanted. bert

Welcome to the surface, Tanya! So you like basses, eh? Hm. I'm not sure you'll fit in then. Here, we like internet fora. best, bert

Welcome, Josh! Sorry I won't be checking you guys out. At 55, I feel I'm too old for this. I've never swam more than a mile or two - even when I was younger. Enjoy the ride! bert

[b][i]"You play what I tell you to play! It's MY rehearsal room!"[/i][/b] Our drummer. We practised in the school he attended, a pre-college music school. The rest of the band were stellar musicians, myself being the weakest link despite formal music education. [b][i]"There's no use in this if you guys are just UNWILLING to play covers of THE SHADOWS exclusively..."[/i][/b] Guitard in our 6 piece band that set out to start with covers allsorts, and then develop our own music when we felt we were up to it. [i][b]"You artsy fartsy college musicians are just a bunch of losers. The real quality musicians are those like the ones that make the music for tv programmes."[/b][/i] My bandmate and best friend, one year after he had been denied a place at the college of music, despite his technical capabilities and his new £3,000 concert guitar (70s money). Not that he necessarily was wrong. It's just kinda funny coming from a guy who failed at becoming one himself. These days he makes £150,000 a year in accounting, so... bert

Hey Tony, Welcome to BC from an old (55+) noob git. I'm sure your story gets recognised a lot here. I recognised for one. Enjoy the bass as well as your ride on BC! Bert