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[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1509320166' post='3398113'] Just to cancel out the appalling patriarchal misogyny of the thread title, may I observe that I [i]don't[/i] find the performer at all physically attractive. That's the [i]opposite[/i] of sexism, y'see [/quote] [quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1509361846' post='3398261'] excuse me? WTF is wrong with me saying that I find a girl attractive? How dare you accuse me of being sexist and mysoginistic simply for paying the girl a compliment on her physical appearance as well as her musical talent! You guys should buy yourselves a dictionary before you go slinging insults at people you have never met! [/quote] I knew [i]someone[/i] would fall into my punji trap of irony. Just didn't think it would be the OP. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1509382465' post='3398484'] I think the politically correct term you are searching for is, "in my opinion she's a three pinter"? [/quote] Not at all. I don't find the performer at all physically attractive yet neither do I find her physically [i]unattractive[/i]. I am position neutral on the visual scrumptiousness or otherwise of the individual Indeed the young lady's 'stunningness' is entirely subordinate to the far more entertaining narrative of a member failing to appreciate that in the wake of Weinstein and amidst a blazing public debate about institutionalised harassment (including but not limited to bodies such as the UK Parliament, Holyrood and the European Commision) it is the case that any comment which bears however lightly upon feminine pulchritudinousness is likely to excite disapprobation among those whose abhorrence of non-21st Century attitudes is so lively that they will apply their sledgehammer of justice to a peanut of offence. In other words, they're all as bad as each other afaic. Apart from Douglas, of course.

Just to cancel out the appalling patriarchal misogyny of the thread title, may I observe that I [i]don't[/i] find the performer at all physically attractive. That's the [i]opposite[/i] of sexism, y'see

IIRC Faith are the in-house brand of distributor Barnes & Mullins. Most people seem to rate the guitars highly. Enjoy

It's mission creep. I joined a blues band. Within 2 months the drummer was insisting we 'do some Beatles songs'. Same thing.

IMO, Taylor guitars fitted with [url="https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/features/electronics/expression-system%C2%AE"]the Expression System[/url] are the nicest sounding off-the-peg, factory fitted system.

A music publisher that specialises in independent artists explains how PPL and PRS work in the context of UK radio: https://www.sentricmusic.com/blog/2014/october/a-dab-ble-into-radio-royalties/

Adrian Legg. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buvVkRtTVCQ

[quote name='nicsim' timestamp='1506795500' post='3381210'] One thing that puts me off a 1x15 is the fact that if I put an extension cab into the mix (say a 2 x 10) it just looks (and possibly sounds?) odd. I've never had the luxury of a two-cab setup, but I always think it should be small speakers above big speaker. Unless anyone else has different experience? [/quote] Buy a 1x15 extension cab. Sorted. For myself, I stuck a 2x10 Mag combo on top of a 4x10 ext cab and it looked awesome.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1506702120' post='3380558'] Seems like for those of you that love gigging do it by playing in multiple bands. Problem is if your in 2 bands and both gig a lot you will have schedule conflicts. [/quote] Maybe find some guys who - like you - have regular 4 gig weekends and just do mid-week gigs. Not many mid-week gigs? Find a bar owner who'll let you set up your gear on quiet nights, promote it yourselves and do it for tips. If you went that route you'd reduce conflicts by going out as a three-piece. So, plan: find a singer-guitarist with a vocal PA, buddy up with him and advertise for a drummer. Find a couple of bars who'll have you for nix. Bang together a setlist of songs all three of you know. Couple of rehearsals just to find your collective groove, go out and wing it. What have you got to lose?

Meanwhile over on DrumChat ...

[quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1506106703' post='3376564'] Those of us of a certain (ahem) age will remember 'Ready Steady Go' on commercial tv on Friday nights. [/quote] On Rediffusion, to be precise. My dad did the press publicity for it . He met the Stones, the Beatles and loads of others. The silly old sausage never got a single autograph, which would have been handy these days, me being skint and all [media]http://youtu.be/fs3RXn6Jca4[/media] [i][color=#111111][font=Roboto, Arial, sans-serif]"I'm not in love with Juke Box Jury [/font][/color][/i] [i][color=#111111][font=Roboto, Arial, sans-serif]I'm not in love with Thank Your Lucky Stars [/font][/color][/i] [i][color=#111111][font=Roboto, Arial, sans-serif]I'm not in love with Twiggy [/font][/color][/i] [i][color=#111111][font=Roboto, Arial, sans-serif]Because I'm in love with Cathy McGowan"[/font][/color][/i]

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1505990546' post='3375664'] We must have had half a dozen guitarists pass through so far, and not one of them was able to[list] [*]Match the right intro lick to the right song, [/list] [/quote] Sounds like they've at least nailed that aspect of Chuck's playing. He was notorious for starting songs with the wrong intro.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1505685240' post='3373605'] I wasn't too impressed by the pick t-shirts and white trousers the male members were wearing . [/quote] Well, that's the band uniform, I suppose. Big mistake by the front-man, though, going for a restrained 'baby pink' against the vibrant fuchsia sported by the rest of the band. Should have done it the other way round. Too late now. Also, should shell out for matching shades. Mostly Aviators but at least one pair of Wayfarers sticking out like the proverbial. Anyway, they make people happy and that's what counts.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1505663213' post='3373413'] Dancers' outfits are not their choice, but the costume manager's. [/quote] Frankly, a very poor choice of costume by the management. Ra-ra skirts would have been far more period correct and would have afforded the unfortunate terpsichoreans a quantum of modesty. Might also have helped suppress the unrestrained, beastly urges exhibited by those sections of the audience accustomed to greet unclothed female flesh with wild roarings and hootings. And don't get me started on those lumpy, beige high-heels-but-not-quite-stilettos. Utterly [i]de trop[/i].

Some small hole Wilkinson tuners, a rail pickup, Musicmaster pickguard from WD Music, a finger rest, a couple of Jazz-type pot knobs and a Rothko & Frost decal stating 'Fedner Musicmatser'. Probably cost more than the Bronco. That's the plan, anyway.

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1505458700' post='3371994'] pokies. [/quote] ... is a word that has different meanings for different people.

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1505569863' post='3372921'] I always thought SRV tuned down because he insisted on using .12 or .13 gauge strings on his Strat, which would have gone some way to alleviating the massive string tension (I've also heard that he moved down to .11s towards the end of his career so that he'd have some fingertips left by the end of a tour...) [/quote] Maybe that too. Same outcome, I suppose On reflection, SRV probably a bad example. Mind you, legions of Vaughan-abees have downtuned because [i]he[/i] did and claim that there's a tonal difference. It's probably all bollocks but if it makes people happy...

Then there's the issue of bands deliberately tuning down a half step because of the belief that to do so enhances 'tone' (SRV) or to suit the singer. IIRC, the Beatles did this on occasion which accounts for some of the frankly finger-tangling chords in the 'easy guitar' song books. Eb is an ugly little bugger when you try to play it as a open-ish chord up near the nut. Also, AC/DC seem to have moved a quarter tone to suit Jonners' voice in the last few years. Most confusing...

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1505403367' post='3371676'] ...I've never known an Internet forum like it.... [/quote] You should try TabChat, the forum for smokers of vintage and contemporary cigarettes. Sample topics: * Vintage vs Re-Issue Embassies * What's the best humidor for 1960's Camels * Newb question: Afton Sweet Leaf - enough heft? * Relic-ing packets is just stupid

Of course, when the new site launches the cry will go up: "OMFG it's just awful who chose that layout how do I subscribe to topics my old posts have been lost why can't I search for basses by colour in the marketplace I really used to like the old site this new one makes my eyes hurt the font is too small / big why do I have to pay to advertise where does the money go I expect Ped and Kiwi are rolling in it will they ever lift the stupid Rickenbacker ban it is with not inconsiderable regret that I shall be moving across to Talkbass it's all such a pain in the f**king arse and so unnecessary". And that's just me

Ped Thanks for all you guys do for us ungrateful bastards. Awaiting new site with unconfined curiosity

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1504462950' post='3365066'] '[i]usine de gaz[/i]' [/quote] [size=3][b]Soon Come: [/b]All-New BassChat marketplace [/size]

Being refinished means it's worth less than an unmolested '68. On the other hand being refinished by the legendary [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lowden"]George Lowden[/url] means it's probably worth [i]more [/i]than a normal refin but not by much. Unless the colour seriously bothers you why not just leave it as it is and let the next owner (if there be one) spend the money getting it re-refinished?