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P.s girlfriends birthday on Friday so I can't come because I will be getting dragged around or spending the night doing 'admin' which seems par for the course where large groups of semi organised girls are concerned - 'What time' 'where' 'who with' 'ring me' etc etc... total ballache!

We need an Oxford get together - I have just moved close to the centre and could do with some new drinking chums!

Trevor Dunn is my fave bassist

It was out of context? Could have fooled me! The fact is these absurd hysterical rantings are just that.

Go into a pub and watch a mediocre band playing mediocre songs with a mediocre drum kit badly miced up (if at all) and THAT sound is why I much prefer electrics.

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='295345' date='Sep 30 2008, 12:53 PM']I think Berlin is pretty far removed from what the average player is all about. I don't have the time or inclination to be as technical as him. I think for that reason, it would be a pretty boring conversation with him. He'd be talking about a Cmaj7 and I'd be asking him if he wants a pork scratching.[/quote] In agreement with you here. lol

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='295323' date='Sep 30 2008, 12:34 PM']I think the problem lies in the fact that he has half the fans that he thinks he has. Or at least manages to convey that impression when being interviewed.[/quote] Oh... well that is still a number of fans. [quote]That and the fact he mostly plays music that people pretent to like. If you say its crap, you get called jealous/uneducated/untalented. (2 out of 3 are true in my case).[/quote] I dunno - you can't pretend to like that sort of music very easily. Who have you found to be a 'pretender'? I would be surprised if you have found a single person. If you say it's crap you are missing the point of music entirely, and I know you are capable of a much more reasoned debate. [quote]As for going over the top, some people are just like that.[/quote] Some are, yes. These people lose all credibility in a discussion when they use some of the language that has been banded about on this thread. [quote]And he does dress like a second rate accountant on a day off. I bet his jeans are elasticated.[/quote] Yes I bet they are too. Probably not even real denim. At the end of the day, even if you didn't know what he did, as soon as you see him you KNOW he HAS to be amazing at SOMETHING. Cheers ped

[quote name='BassMunkee' post='295147' date='Sep 30 2008, 09:31 AM']out some egregiously OTT chopping, papping and slopping [sic] whilst looking either a) horribly smug or intolerably pious. You're not impressing anyone! (well, you're not impressing me, at any rate)[/quote] Surely that's the point. They ARE impressing lots of people. Sure they have different tastes to you, but when did you last get invited to be interviewed on a magazine? Do you have a signature bass? Have you played for millions of people? You call his music 'sh**' but apparently it is less sh** than yours. (Not really, but you know what I mean) FWIW I don't like his music much either and as a result I have given zero thought to the man either way until now - but the fact is he has more fans than you and it seems that fact is unbearable for you! So they are different, too technical for you, bad shoes/hair, whatever. Big deal. Why some of you have to get so over the top about it is beyond me.

How much do you charge? Looks great, I have always enjoyed your photography in the past! ped

Couldn't be happier :0)

Best sound I have ever had? Well it had to beat a hartke 3500 with 410xl and 210xl cabs, a Mesa 400+ with 1516BE cabinet, a trace V4 combo and a few others I could mention such as a SVT CL and 810... IEMs!! Never been able to hear myself better. Kind of obvious when you think about it. Often I turned around to look at the massive behemoth behind me which took ages to struggle into the venue and I though - 'what's the point' ped

I had a fantastic day. the next bash has a lot to live up to!! The venue was excellent, great idea to have two rooms. Really nice catching up with some regulars and meeting lots of new faces (both new and old). Thanks to Kiwi for bringing me along and to my girlfriend for lending me her 106 for the day. I just about returned it in one piece. Some highlights for me - very impressed with the two 10" BFM cabs and the new Hartke head brought along by andyonbass- simple setup with a great sound. Also cool to see Urb demonstrate the amazing looper pedal. I went to buy one today but fortunately the shop was closed so I have saved some money! It was a pleasure to watch Mr. East share some of his amazing knowledge with us with the help (and fantastic playing) of his handsome assistant (sorry, forgotten the name!) Simply a fantastic day with some fantastic people for a fantastic cause. Thanks to everyone involved in setting it all up, and everyone who came and made it a great day. Cheers ped

Oxford anyone? Or can anyone fix the throttle body on my Vectra before tomorrow?

Anyone else coming from Oxford? Unforseen circumstances mean I might be reduced to THE TRAIN!!

Ignore him :0)

Yeah you do need good equipment to transmit the full potential of the kit live. I am coming from an IEM live perspective and recording studio usage so don't have these issues to face.

I am not sure if I DO prefer acoustic kits for recording, to be honest. Unless the kit is tuned and kept in a stable atmosphere and looked after, miced up and set up for recording, they can be a complete pain in the arse to work with! I think the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages with electric kits.

My brother has a TD12 and we love it to bits. The thing never goes out of tune and is a dream to record with. A bit +1 from me! We have it set up in the lounge and my bass the other side of the room, all going in to a mixer and headphone box with independent volume controls - because the drum heads are mesh they are very quiet (the rubber ones are quite loud so you have to turn up the vol to compensate) so it works like a dream. Live it goes through the PA and sounds brilliant.

Pretty sure greeneking had one in a Lakland Precision...

£20 is pretty good considering the amount of acts I reckon. I will be there for sure!

I noticed yesterday that the new Eden nemesis combos are wedge shaped. Off-topic I know, but not the most off topic thing I noticed yesterday.

I will! Cheers mate ped

Cool mate, I will czech that out on Fir! Cheers!

I seem to remember the front of #213 has that same finish 'cracking' as your beauty - it looks awesome though.