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[quote name='bremen' post='367350' date='Dec 31 2008, 06:54 PM']Not so much Off Topic as Out of Character - you just turned into tBBC! Happy new year, y'all.[/quote] Everyone must have a dream...(sigh) Happy New Year, peoples.

Heads-up. That's a fake. Wrong logo. I hate scammers, me.

I have a simple means of dealing with the intricacies of the melodic minor. I stop playing and wave at the audience.

[quote name='clauster' post='367215' date='Dec 31 2008, 04:36 PM']It's probably gotta be just 1 of the three due to those famous bugbears, time and money.[/quote] Shame...then best keep on with the band. I've found that occasionally working with a different group of people and shiftily strumming some rtm chords has actually helped my bass playing. If you ever find the time, grab up a cheapo £80 acoustic and bang out some chords. Very therapeutic. And it means you can deliver 'Happy Birthday' on request...

It's like another planet...

Er...why not do all 3? Keep doing the band, learn a new instrument (keyboards or guitar (E-Z!) so you can play choonz that people recognise?) and quietly launch a side project in a different genre to the main band. So, practical example - how about an acoustic duo, coupla guitars and work on your singing as well. No rig to lug around, different set of people, opportunity to look a bit 'poetic' and get laid by women called Briony and Rhiannon...(sorry wandered OT there)

The upside of the currency crisis. Now we're all exporters...

The academy will teach you how to play your bass. Working with the band will teach you so much more. Looks better on the CV too.

[quote name='Musky' post='366429' date='Dec 30 2008, 05:36 PM']Wow, my ideal strings. Are you going to be producing a 60's version using roundwounds and the scent of Jazz cigarettes? [/quote] The Jack Cassidy-endorsed "Haight Ashbury" range will proudly debut Fall 2009, available in 2 exciting 'original vintage' Red and Brown Lebanese Olfactory-finish versions. Thank you for your interest and welcome to our mailing list.

I shall shortly be launching my new range of Del Var "Road Worn" strings for '2009: * Vintage 50's Saddle Kink at bridge end * String wrap infused with "Golden Age" iron oxide rust and pre-applied dried flesh * Intonation "Stretched-Out" to get that late-period Jamerson sound * Sprayed with choice of 3 "Roadhouse" scents: 'Stale Beer', '100 Smokey Bars' and 'Truck Stop Hooker' * One string in each pack pre-snapped for that genuine 'Dang it, Ah'm such a hot picker, Ah just done broke mah string' look Available in all popular gauges. See us on our stand at NAMM [i](Disclaimer: "Road-Worn" Authenticity applies only inside purchaser's mind. May not function in real world. May generate scornful comment. Your statutory right to be gulled is not infringed) [/i]

I think I'm very average. But I can't judge how good I am in isolation - only when I'm playing with other people. And then I mostly can't hear myself. Impasse. In any event, I didn't take up music (35 years ago) to get good at playing. I did it to have fun, show off and get laid. 2 out of 3 ain't bad.

[quote name='Delberthot' post='364583' date='Dec 28 2008, 02:51 AM']Otherwise known as?[/quote] Ian Dury's band before the Blockheads. With the marvellously-named Mr Humphrey Ocean.

Oh dear Lord....someone call the RSPCA....

[quote name='Eight' post='364433' date='Dec 27 2008, 08:17 PM']And that octave riff just told me my bass is out of tune. *sigh*[/quote] ...and you worry about the newbie thing? Only last month I realised I'd been getting it wrong. For 31 years. :blush:

[quote name='Paul S' post='364388' date='Dec 27 2008, 06:51 PM']You know I am deeply suspicious of all this.[/quote] While I should declare an interest (see posts above), the same thought has been growing on me. I'm 'ignoring' their posts now, but I'm wondering if this is either a fibber, a Troll and / or a previously banned member.

[quote name='Absolute-beginner' post='364384' date='Dec 27 2008, 06:48 PM']How about 'The Chain' ? yeah![/quote] Even better! I'll have a look at that list meself!

Just before he finds the link, can I just squeeze in: Peaches - The Stranglers Dancing in the Moonlight - Thin Lizzy Whole Lotta Love - Led Zep Smoke on The Water - Deep Purple Good Luck and Happy Playing!

[quote name='Boneless' post='363516' date='Dec 26 2008, 09:31 AM']Erm... actually, it's quite crap really It's probably going to rain every day from today to New Year's Eve, and it's quite cold as well [/quote] Illusion shattered! Welcome Adriano and Happy New Year

Hi Apex - no-one's a numpty here, mate. As for 'old' - I bet I'm older. Have a good one!

Truth hurts, doesn't it? There's nothing personal about this, because I don't know you personally. And I don't need to make assumptions when I can see your words on the page. I also note your sarcastic use of the word 'respectful'. That's probably what's missing from your flamey responses to other people. As regards finding a tab source, are you too "lazy" to google it or would you like someone here to do that for you as well? FWIW, ignoring your posts from now on as they are, IMO, value-free.

[quote name='AM1' post='364160' date='Dec 27 2008, 01:51 PM']Furthermore, I do not agree with transcribing other people's music then providing it free, just the same as I do not agree with stealing music by MP3 download. Both of these practices deprive the original music creator of their rightful income.[/quote] But you'd like people to provide you with tab free because you're too "lazy" (your own words) to go look for it yaself? Go figure the logic in that. This is not the first time you've asked for advice or assistance on this forum then shouted at people when they didn't tell you what you wanted to hear. People are free to offer a view. And responses to a post may include other observations - we're not here just to service your requirements and then tiptoe gently away. Presumably someone once told you that your forthrightness was refreshing. Well, yes, up to the point that it becomes charmless arrogance. Others have also been polite enough not to mention that your pronouncements on reading, ear, tab and notation are as worthlessly subjective as your views on copyright theft are idly self-contradictory and regurgative. By your own admission, you're still learning. Before you move on to songs and bass playing, a first priority would be to learn simple politeness towards people offering to help you [i]at your request[/i].

If you prefer a narrower neck (like the Jazz) you may wish to contemplate a Sub-Sterling. And you can get a s/h Stingray for around £650-750 these days if you're patient. A s/h Sub should, in theory, come in around £350-450. Edit - and then ther's this: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=34547"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=34547[/url]

[quote name='Golchen' post='363485' date='Dec 26 2008, 01:10 AM']So you have no opinion of anything produced [i]IN[/i] 1970?[/quote] Correctamundo! 1970 is an opinion-free zone.