Geek99

[quote name='Jakester' timestamp='1501489291' post='3344900'] Not strictly accurate. If the transaction is between two private individuals then it depends on what was explicitly agreed in the terms of the sale, but in the absence of any express agreement it is arguable that risk passes with payment. If the sale is by a business to a consumer, then you are correct. [/quote] I suggest that its [i]rare[/i] for private individuals to have that explicit debate.Where there is no explicit agreement then you have to imagine that implicit expectation takes over. Common sense says that if I have paid for an intact instrument as shown in a picture than that is what must be delivered into my hands (by whatever means). I think its common ground though, that where a courier is engaged to transport, they are essentially an agent and that their mistake is the seller's mistake in the buyer's eyes. Looking at it with with practical justice in mind, the seller can easily seek redress from the courier by a known procedure [i]and[/i] he may be insured for it, whereas the buyer has no redress except direct legal action against the seller since he is not privy to the transportation contract. Such legal action would be an expensive foregone conclusion as the judge would probably say "he paid but didn't get, why should he be cheated through no fault of his own? ". I therefore disagree that risk passes with payment [b]except[/b] where the buyer collects in person. If he/she stumbles in the doorway after paying and snaps the neck off, that's his fault; the seller did what was expected. If Hermes or another stumble on the way to his door and do the same then it has still not been delivered intact. I totally agree that the rules for business -> individual are different,both legally [b]and[/b] practically because the courier and the business have more to lose.

i had to threaten legal action recently and they caved in. Tried all sorts of rubbish defences like "media packaging not covered" when describing their magnificent destruction of the printed cardboard surrounding a toy, to "poor outer packaging" when they havent even seen it. (it was packed in a box strong enough to protect network servers). When I said I'd take them to [b]my [/b]local court (citing free legal work on my side as I'm a law grad) and they'd need to pay a solicitor to attend, they settled. threaten legal action and be prepared to do it. Its not difficult.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1501235964' post='3343463'] I play in a covers band that ranges from 60's to modern-day stuff and just use a '71 Precision with flats (or my P/J Lakland with the P solo'd, rounds on that, tone [/quote] nice tone there That lady can really sing - why is she not in the photos?

This thread is useless without porn, I mean "pictures"

A retentive one ?

One sound (ampeg svt ) on my zoom and a p bass. I do everything else using the onboard tone and playing in a different spot as needed. It works for Plectrum too on the rare occasions that I need one. Keep it simple

Tal Wilkenfield does a few solo numbers on youtube, maybe inspiration to be had there?

My 0.02 is to hold out for a VM or CV, never seen a bad one of either

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1500467563' post='3338011'] Doh! (Thanks again) [/quote] See, told you so

[quote name='ConstantineIsslamow' timestamp='1500488800' post='3338239'] It's always a treat to gets messages from my friends in the U.K. Cheers everyone. Constantine [/quote] Keep up the good work, Constantine

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1500458870' post='3337882'] Thanks G99. That being so, I would like to say thanks also to Constantine for doing all those video clips. It helps to see someone else using an instrument that is under consideration for purchase. Cheers chap! Keep up the good work. [/quote] you can tell him yourself, he is BC member "ConstantineIsslamow" and responds to PM [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?&app=forums&module=extras&section=legends#"][/url]

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1500445794' post='3337740'] Mr Isslamow doesn't always get it right either but like JaccJazz suggests, I ain't about to start an argument with him. Heeheehee. Is Constantine a member of BC? He has a lot of clips out there. I remember him from the time I was looking for clips of my Steiny being played before I put my money down. He seems to have unlimited access to basses of all sorts. I think of him as being in music sales and noodling to the cam during quiet periods at the shop. If I could be ar5ed, I'd follow up. Sorry, slight derailment. As you were. [/quote] Yes he is a member here - a very polite and humble man too

i had one of these and it was [i]awesome[/i].

No I don't think it would make any difference it was all a bit mix and match then. If you've got a good one- that's the important part, there were plenty of boat anchors made

I know nothing about being a blacksmith but if I watch a video about how to make horse shoes, how would I know if the guy was a master or a charlatan or a talented amateur ?

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1500073740' post='3335533'] You really have to pick the clips where someone is doing it right. [/quote] Sure, but how would he know that ?

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1500041367' post='3335314'] F#..... F# ..... F# ..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfvfT14VUXk [/quote] I just used a capo, not very rock and roll, but it worked

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1499177674' post='3329721'] I wouldn't have a problem with a singer wanting to go up or down a tone from the written key to suit their vocal range. You even get plenty of instrumentalists wanting a different key and I don't quite understand that. [/quote] I fitted in with someone wanting to sing in F# - it wasnt difficult.

you can use headphones for silent practice - i plug an i-rig into my phone. bass -> irig .... irig into phone ... headphones into irig ... run amplitube/fender app on phone [b]https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zepthus-Guitar-Instrument-Interface-interface/dp/B01MTUBJVS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500030627&sr=8-1&keywords=irig[/b] The app will import songs so you can play along silently, slow the music down, repeat parts etc if you can find an electric guitarist/keyboard player you can use a mixer and two sets of headphones -not perfect, but work-able regarding a collaborator, ask local music teacher or put a card in a music store window.

in my view, the best mix for a older beginner is 1) an instrument that youre comfortable with - i) it looks like the ones you see on tv (fender, gibson, rick etc) so you feel the part. ii) its not too big or small for your hands or reach iii) it sounds familiar 2) some lessons from a teacher to start with so you get some good habits - so youre not fighting the instrument. 3) an accommodating partner or housemates so you can find time/peace and quiet (kids and chores are the death of hobbies) 4) a willingness to learn rhythm notation so you can access tab plus and learn about space. 5) the will to practice.