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wowzers! how does it feel, weight and balance-wise?

[quote name='Clarky' post='1028384' date='Nov 18 2010, 08:34 PM']I feel sorry for Tim PS, I've bought and sold around 5 basses on BassChat in the past two months[/quote] from Tim?

don't know looks good though.

[quote name='Lorne' post='1013349' date='Nov 5 2010, 02:25 PM']USA mate, and he has 2 of them, I found them both for him [/quote] ok, will have to settle for pics of him gigging it. If you'd be so kind as to keep us informed...

whereabouts is he? If he gigs with it I'd love to see it!

[quote name='Earbrass' post='1013005' date='Nov 5 2010, 09:36 AM']Let's look at it another way: Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most revered composers in music history. He had lost all his hearing ability by the time he wrote some of his greatest works (such as the late quartets). My question is, [color="#FF0000"]would these works have been any more interesting, thrilling, or more accomplished, if he had been able to hear a goddam thing?[/color]Well. we'll never know, but does that in any way throw doubt on the assumption that in general it's better for a musician to have good hearing than to be stone deaf? Does it mean that wearing ear-plugs to protect our hearing is a waste of time? If you can't be arsed to learn to read music, that's really up to you. But please spare us the b/s "reasons" as to why it doesn't matter. I doubt you're convincing anyone, even yourself [/quote] Mahler though so which is why he reorchestrated some of Beethoven's works. I like to paraphrase Pratchett 'going deaf for Beethoven didn't stop him hearing the music, it just stopped him hearing the distractions'.

[quote name='Doddy' post='1012388' date='Nov 4 2010, 06:22 PM']He certainly wouldn't be any worse.[/quote] this

looking good

[quote name='wotnwhy' post='1010788' date='Nov 3 2010, 02:05 PM']Steve Harris from Iron Maiden is famous for playing with his nails[/quote] is what I was gonna say I keep the little finger nail on my picking hand a tad longer, for hard staccato strumming - usually end of song posing.

over the years: strings have snapped, strap button has come off, and the input socket played up. And on a guitar the volume pot froze - in the off position.

did you get all your money back, or your money less paypal fees?

[quote name='Clarky' post='1007313' date='Oct 31 2010, 01:32 PM']First gig with new band Rattlin Bone last night at The Miller near London Bridge. Fantastic evening (lots of burlesque, circus showpeople, Halloween dressing up etc) and my first gig on DB. Here's a pic or two. You can't even see the horn section who are left of stage. There were 15 of us in total! [attachment=62680:rattlin_bone_187.JPG][attachment=62681:rattlin_bone_189.JPG][/quote] glad the hand healed in time! I'm guessing it was still a bit sore after?

Blues Brothers. /thread.

[quote name='chris_b' post='1005151' date='Oct 29 2010, 01:33 PM']+1 Is it still a good price? Do you still want it? Start bargaining. If he's that skint he'll probably haggle.[/quote] +1

Interesting how McCartney opted for the Hofner because it was a cheaper imitation of the Gibson which was a lot more expensive. Gibson stopped making their violin-bass and the rest is history. Does the a-list almost-billionaire superstar and popular culture icon give a rats ass about disparaging comments on a bass forum? As he employs teams of people to cultivate and maintain a specific media image, it's possible he might. But I doubt it. Disappointing how any thread on Macca always seems to degenerate in to the same old argument though.

I've never lost out at an audition because I can read, but I have lost out because I can't do backing vocals - sing and play at the same time.

is that the guy who sold out Brixton Academy while unsigned?

in the last 5 piece i was in the bass wasn't really noticeable until it wasn't there. Then it became obvious something vital was missing.

[quote name='Doctor J' post='1002125' date='Oct 27 2010, 10:23 AM']I agree. Dressing like a giant wasp is a great idea.[/quote]

[quote name='J.R.Bass' post='998696' date='Oct 24 2010, 11:07 AM']+1 [/quote] This

[quote name='Tait' post='996975' date='Oct 22 2010, 12:58 PM']Looks like Simon1964 and myself should be coming to this![/quote] good, would like to see the Taitycaster in the flesh.

[quote name='obbm' post='996846' date='Oct 22 2010, 11:13 AM']They are both fine causes. Could I propose we donate 50% to each.[/quote] +1

[quote name='Bilbo' post='996822' date='Oct 22 2010, 10:47 AM']Or shall I start a Bert Weedon 'Play In A Day' tribute band?[/quote] i think that would be worth seeing [quote name='cetera' post='996818' date='Oct 22 2010, 10:44 AM']Lol! But you loved us though didn't you? [/quote] entertainment and a great show - and not just for Kiss fans