waynepunkdude

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My Jazz will be with me forever unless I become homeless. Had it for years never considered selling it.

[quote name='Johnston' post='1116936' date='Feb 5 2011, 07:58 PM']Only if I can keep the bass if the winner should later die from his wounds [/quote] Alright but I get the case, is that included?

[quote name='tino' post='1116941' date='Feb 5 2011, 08:00 PM']Muchoooshityooooooo??? NOONECARES DOTCOM[/quote]

[quote name='Johnston' post='1116925' date='Feb 5 2011, 07:54 PM']There are two ways of looking at it. 1 was it was an auction for a bass+case. the 2nd was it was an auction for a bass with a case thrown in and it does say The auction title "Lakland 55-01 5 String Bass" doesn't include a case so [b]I[/b] would take that as it is for the bass only and bid accordingly unless I messaged the seller and they stated case is in A1 part of the auction etc etc . Personally I think the seller was abit foolish sending Parcel force as no musical instruments are insured over I think £150 and cases are not covered unless packaged. But if anything had went wrong he would have learnt that the hard way and you obviously would have been compensated. As long as it got to you for a reasonable cost, not like charging £50 and sending it a way that cost £15 you can't really complain about the courier or the cost unless a different way was agreed on previous. The Item in the auction "Lakland 55-01 5 String Bass" got to you in one piece, I presume in the condition described and included was a hard case which it was shipped in. The hardcase wasn't actually the item for sale . It's one of them circumstances where if there is a bit of ambiguity it's better sending a few messages just to clarify things before bidding then bidding accordingly. I think this is one of those cases. The auction doesn't state what condition the case is in and the pictures don't really give much clue. Personally I think its just an accidental badly worded sentence plus a bit of presumption which has lead to a misfortunate misunderstanding.[/quote] Or a fight to the death?

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1116879' date='Feb 5 2011, 07:29 PM']This thread - and the other one - BOTH deliver. If you excuse the pun.[/quote] I shall do no such thing.

[quote name='Protium' post='1116850' date='Feb 5 2011, 07:05 PM']A hard case provides more protection than a cardboard box. The bass has turned up in described condition. I can't see what you want to seek compensation for, other than to try and rip off the seller.[/quote] Nail --> Head

I have had basses sent in just hard cases, always got here fine, after all that's what they are designed for. The bass is fine the case is a bit knocked but as far as I read it that was for shipping in. I'd forget about it personally.

[quote name='LawrenceH' post='1115946' date='Feb 4 2011, 10:10 PM']I think a lot of people's issues with someone like Jeff Berlin are not because he's famous, or because they don't think he's any good, but that he comes across in many posts as very didactic particularly regarding teaching/learning. He is a fantastic player and his teaching and musical approach no doubt work for some people who will succeed very well thanks to his help. But the most universally successful educators are the ones who realise that different people conceptualise problems in different ways, therefore alternative approaches are required for them to succeed. Jeff may well recognise that in 'real life' but online he does come across as taking a 'my way or the highway' attitude that is demonstrably wrong when applied in other educational arenas.[/quote] Indeed you have to be aware that when using the 'my way or the highway' method is that when people take the highway they will talk about you as they are driving down it.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='1115929' date='Feb 4 2011, 09:49 PM']Er, look at who I quoted.[/quote] To be fair I probably did come across as the most abrasive (not towards anyone here).

[quote name='steve-soar' post='1115838' date='Feb 4 2011, 08:14 PM']Be the bigger person and let it go. It's not that important.[/quote] Fair point.

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1115827' date='Feb 4 2011, 08:07 PM']Just looking at this thread, it's got people gossiping about someone's private life and people being very strongly and publically judgemental about someone they've never met.[/quote] I was being publicly critical about a public figure based on what he has said and done in public.

I thought you had trouser area problems for a minute.

[quote name='Spoombung' post='1115738' date='Feb 4 2011, 06:50 PM']Yeah, but he looks like he could handle himself off screen, though. Or at least burn my eyes out with his cigarette and electrocute me with his cables.[/quote] Looks like a serial killer.

[quote name='Doddy' post='1115458' date='Feb 4 2011, 03:29 PM']Either way,calling him 'an egotistical,self obsessed arsehole' wasn't the best post you've ever made.[/quote] Maybe not but it's my opinion and I haven't seen anything to change my mind. I respect what you say but I don't agree with it.

[quote name='Doddy' post='1115395' date='Feb 4 2011, 02:54 PM']So why did you clearly direct it at Jeff?[/quote] Because I meant it.

[quote name='risingson' post='1114813' date='Feb 4 2011, 01:40 AM']I loved Wayne's comment buried halfway down page 3 in this thread, completely hilarious [/quote] Maybe a little harsh, less directed at Jeff himself than the sycophants that frequent that site. I don't see why people who are famous shouldn't have the same thick skin everyone does, to be honest even if it is nice to have some 'big hitters' on the site unlike most bassists here they don't gig in the same situations I do therefore their advice would be less relevant to me and my playing.

[quote name='Marvin' post='1114533' date='Feb 3 2011, 09:13 PM']It's in my detest list. 70's blues rock is something I can't abide anymore. Can't really see where it's going to fit in a set that's got Greenday, Pink and Blink 182 in it. It'll sound out of place. Well it won't actually as it won't get played [/quote] The amount of 70's blues/rock bands that are out there is stunning, it's just drivel

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1114512' date='Feb 3 2011, 09:02 PM']Well i did loose my job..[/quote] So maybe in the future is the answer