BigBeefChief

I have no issue with forum members seeing my cock.

I think CK was able to view a statistic which showed the split. Have a word with one of the techy mods. (obviously you'll have to drag them away from World of Warcraft first).

Anyone? These things used to fetch top-dollar during his "Face Value" period.

- Particle - Creosote Man - Hairy Whistle - Sketchy Trombone All very tiresome.

[quote name='MB1' post='240975' date='Jul 16 2008, 03:38 PM']MB1. Streaking?...Maybe Phils not been using it for his feet? [/quote] Perhaps. Collins has always been a filthy bastard.

Damn! Moved!

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='240931' date='Jul 16 2008, 03:10 PM'].....ok, leaving myself open here. Loads of posts marked as updated "Today" seem to be last updated back in 2007 when you go there. Am I just being stupid, or is something borked? Awaiting abuse [/quote] Do you have any pics and would you consider a swap for 2007 Fender Jazz MIA S1?

Its not been used since I took ownership, and there is a small amount of streaking inside. Could this be from Phil's last foot spa? Who knows?

Mint condition Foot-Spa - once owned by Phil Collins. Includes box but no manual. Free to a good home

Jakebass isn't a pro. He just likes to claim he is. I've seem him down Tonbridge Market flogging lighters: 3 for a pound. I wouldn't mind but their faulty and leak as soon as you get them home.

I make a point of knowing f*** all. I just like to plug in and play. Couldn't give a sh*t what wood the fretboard is made of. But them I'm not very good, so it really doesn't make a difference.

[quote name='bassket_case' post='239358' date='Jul 14 2008, 05:39 PM']So who is buying BGM? Is it a case that people buy it so they have a reference point to slate on here? Confused.[/quote] I buy it so I can come on here and moan about it. I also write letters to points of view and throw rotten fruit at gay vicars.

I'm I'm gonna go top myself.

[quote name='Stuart Clayton' post='239007' date='Jul 14 2008, 11:12 AM']The bar has indeed been raised and the reviews DO reflect this. See the D'Alegria review in the current issue. Stu[/quote] I haven't read it yet, so will look forward to it. Its still too little too late. It seems the reviewers are to concerned about falling out with the manufacturers. I'm more than happy to write my own column though. Just drop me a PM.

Hi and welcome. Tell us more about the firewood. I'm sure you'll find out that its some vintage japanese copy that some forum members would pay close to a grand for!!

[quote name='Stuart Clayton' post='238929' date='Jul 14 2008, 09:20 AM']Regarding reviews, I have never seen a piece of equipment that has been so bad it warrants a truly dreadful review. Most gear these days is well-built and entirely FIT FOR THE PURPOSE IT WAS CREATED FOR. Like I say, MOST gear is good[/quote] Then the bar has been raised and the reviews should reflect this. Reviews have to be relative to modern manufacturing standards. Perhaps "FIT FOR PURPOSE" isn't good enough any more?

[quote name='finnbass' post='238735' date='Jul 13 2008, 08:31 PM']no need to get your panties in a bunch [/quote] There's something perversely erotic about that turn of phrase when directed at another man. Thank you.

I set up a new business less than 2 weeks ago. Great time for going it alone eh? Luckily I've got a huge amount of (misplaced) faith in my own ability.

[quote name='Rich' post='237036' date='Jul 11 2008, 08:08 AM']If I give you my address, perhaps you'd like to pop round and try to bludgeon me to death? [/quote] How about you give ol' Chiefy your address and he'll pop round and give you a nice deep-tissue massage? Extras 20 quid.

[quote name='ped' post='236699' date='Jul 10 2008, 05:13 PM']Mostly, but I think the OP is justified in asking other bass players about their sound, as we can appreciate the subtleties of such things. No point being defeatist about your bass sound![/quote] Totally justified. As a bass player, I can appreciate (to a degree) the difference that decent gear can make. I just think too much emphasis is sometimes placed on equipment over ability/creativity. And I also like to justify the sh*t gear that I use.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='236716' date='Jul 10 2008, 05:32 PM']OH MY GOD... I' VE BEEN LIVING A LIE! I'm glad you're around to tell us like it is. We're too FIKK IN TEH HEAD to realise otherwise. [/quote] Not a problem. I appreciate that a lot of you guys look up to me on here, so I'm always glad to help.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='236693' date='Jul 10 2008, 05:08 PM']I like having nice gear that makes me happy.[/quote] And thats the most important thing. As long as you appreciate that the nice gear is mostly for your benefit.

I hate to sh*t on anyones chips, but its all very self indulgent. (I don't think there's anything wrong with self indulgence though - so I'm not having a dig). Only YOU really care about the subtleties of bass tone. The audience/listener couldn't really give a sh*t. People describe their tone like it's a fine wine, whereas the audience is happy to drink jam jars full of Buckfast. I suppose if buying expensive gear for the sake of it makes you happy and you imagine you hear a difference, then go for it. We've all done it. It sometimes concerns me that some younger forum members seem hung up on having the latest/most expensive gear (probably better than their ability requires). But then I usually go and have a pot noodle and a w*** and the world is all OK again.

I reckon I could have Mark King in a fight though. He looks a big lad but I still fancy my chances. Probably get in close and work the body. Or maybe just a headbutt to the bridge of the nose/eyebrow. Depends really.

[quote name='NJE' post='235867' date='Jul 9 2008, 04:43 PM']I think I must be Seriously missing something here. Am I reading a different magazine to everyone else because despite the fact that I do buy the "american one" as I refer to it, all I ever see in it are endless adverts for the same old sh*t gear, and the same old bass "virtuoso" interviews. How many times can victor wooten say the same old stuff about nature and its spirit in music. I like the guy and hes talented but its the same old stuff over and over. Dont even get me started on that Jaco "bass of doom" article.....ITS NOT THE SAME f***in BASS YOU MUPPETS talk about triggers broom, that just sealed my opinion. I seriously think I must be an absolute un-educated dum dum (probably by the looks of it) to like the british mag more. It has more content, its nice and informal / friendly to read, loads of gear in there to look at, bass players from bands I have heard of. (ok not all of them great) At least they are real bass players talking about their gear why they got started...brilliant! All I seem to read in "the american one" are articles on jazzers I have never heard of, virtuoso players, or bass players from obscure american metal indie bands, who talk more about fecking yoga than gear and playing. I love Bass Guitar Magazine, they have constantly improved the magazine and like the whole of britain are slightly flawed but very loveable on the whole. I like having a mag from both sides but to give the Uk one a slating on here is just a bit harsh I think. (bit pot and kettle there but still) I just cant deal with that much "yeah go america, isn't it great, DAWG!"[/quote] I agree that the UK mag is slightly better, but that ain't saying much.