SpondonBassed

[quote name='tony_m' timestamp='1488544259' post='3249846'] You probably won't want to see the Strat / 6-string bass doubleneck they did then... [url="http://lindert.vintageusaguitars.com/models2/2-thumbs-up-doubleneck/"]http://lindert.vinta...-up-doubleneck/[/url] [/quote] I especially like the photo of a flock of sheep at the top. Bah!

[quote name='tony_m' timestamp='1488543976' post='3249841'] I'm still traumatised from the first time I saw a picture of a Lindert Loco-motive P Bass... [url="http://lindert.vintageusaguitars.com/models2/basses/the-loco-motive-p-bass/"]http://lindert.vinta...-motive-p-bass/[/url] [/quote] I bet that's ideal for hitch hikers.

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1488496601' post='3249558'] Utterly, utterly dreadful. I don't care how great the rest of the bass might be... this is a carbuncle. [/quote] I agree about the headstock but that brass inlay looks a bit special. I tried inlaying with resin bonded "gold" metallic dust once. Never again.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1488499333' post='3249581'] Spondon, it's a dark poor quality cell phone video. The only reason I wanted to post it was for you guys to hear the rather top notch tempo one of the new drummers were working with kept. And I wanted to make sure I haven't mislead anyone. We're not a professional band. We're a local bar band. Blue [/quote] Well. Even if you couldn't get it up (ooer missus), I do hope that you will find a suitable clip to put on a non-subscription site at some point. With regard to you being in a professional band however; In Britain, the word "profession" referred to the life careers of people such as doctors, solicitors or any job that required a substantial education and a long term in the job before qualification. Nowadays we get dog walkers who call themselves "professional". Is it like that in the 'States? I always thought, from your descriptions, that you were in a working band. It would be nice to see the band whatever you call it. Fond regards to you and the band

Nick Lowe - I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass. It was easy to learn. It uses the higher frets as well. I had access to a bass for long enough to learn it at a time when I was clueless, well... more than I am now let's say. I decided I had to buy a bass of my own from that.

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1488400519' post='3248706'] Where have all the Carlsboro amps gone? They never seemed to go wrong so they must still be around, they sounded OK and were not overly heavy, Westone Thunder 1/1a through a Carlsboro amp seems to be a bit of a classic starter package of the 80's [/quote] I have a Carlsboro 100W four channel PA. Bought it second hand out of the local paper with two wedges last year. It's great for the play-alongs during practice and eventually I hope to practice singing at the same time as playing... Don't say you haven't been warned.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1488468518' post='3249226'] So there are loads out there that do...this begs the question then "[i]why don't all of them?[/i]". I think the answer may lie in the fact the clip on tuner I was using cost less than a £5. [/quote] Mine was closer to five quid than ten back then. I use neither the clip on part nor the tiny microphone supplied however. Would the clip perhaps be at fault? Maybe it doesn't make a good enough mechanical contact to accurately measure the lowest frequencies. As I mentioned, I feed the signal directly to mine. When it misbehaves sometimes it is either the battery getting weak or poor contact at the jack connectors. I carry switch cleaner in an aerosol can with my cables. If my tuner is picking up hum, a quick squirt sorts it out.

Does Mr Shpock have the cheek to ask extra for the distressed look - the one on the buyer's face? Beam me up.

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1488443203' post='3248919'] Amazon are selling 14077 sets for £32.00 at the moment...that's about a tenner or so off. You're welcome. Px [/quote] Much obliged http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okpb0-VWntk

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1488422885' post='3248841'] In China too, people throwing themselves under tanks left right and centre in moral outrage. In a couple of cases, they accidentally stole tanks after a hilarious misunderstanding and were later forced to throw themselves under by state officials to protect the nation from moral turpitude. [/quote] I can't think who you are referring to. [chortle chortle]

@ Blue; I read under notifications that you had posted here just after six this morning. The post is not here now...? I am both disheartened and disillusioned. It's enough to make me consider taking up smoking again! I may "unfollow" this topic soon. Come on Blue, we're all rooting for you mate!

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1488399753' post='3248690'] I didn't like to say anything for fear of causing 'offence' to the homicidal maniac community. [/quote] None taken http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSXvTIR2AAg Hehehehehehe

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1488395075' post='3248626'] As it's a Gibson, is that not just to stop the jack plug being ripped out again as the headstock dives to the ground when it's being played...? Unclear as I'm 62, whether I need to put a ? [/quote] If you do, you'd best hold it in place with three self tapping screws... A Bodgit and Scarper job if ever I saw one.

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1488397383' post='3248651'] Spot on Cato...... I was referring to myself as well as blue when I said old people. I'm not in Blues league but I'm no spring chicken. Also, I have zero tech skills. [/quote] Hahahahahahahaha. I wish I was 32 again young man. NURSE! get my bathchair!

[quote name='ROConnell' timestamp='1488388705' post='3248552'] Found it! [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFGPSx6cPN0"]https://www.youtube....h?v=GFGPSx6cPN0[/url] [/quote] EeeeeeeeK!

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1488385086' post='3248496'] This whole thread is FAKE NEWS. Sad. A great danger to our country. Maybe the millions of people who voted to MAKE BASSCHAT GREAT AGAIN should have their own rally. It would be the biggest of them all! [/quote] Good old Channel 4.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1488378145' post='3248403'] That's just the media though. Those no win no fee solicitors are quite particular who they take on. Real solicitors usually outline exactly how much a case is likely to cost and the likelihood of winning during the first (paid) consultation. A solicitors letter is cheap, following up on your threats isn't. Try and sort out any problems amicably. [/quote] Yes. Although I thought at first that you had typed "A solicitors letter is cheap, following up on your [i]threads[/i] isn't." until I cleaned my specs. I wouldn't want to leave you out of pocket. You know?

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1488380058' post='3248433'] I had a nasty case of that but penicillin soon cured it. [/quote] Can't wait to see the vid Blue. I'm hanging around in my flame-proof union suit with the trap door firmly buttoned despite everything. eee bah GUM! (Edit; Note to self, don't make the mistake of quoting yourself too often, it's as confusing as trying to wee into the corner of a barrel.)

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1488377874' post='3248397'] As a rule, I have always preferred [i]litotes [/i]to [i]hyperbole [/i]... [/quote] I had a nasty case of that but penicillin soon cured it.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1488362571' post='3248175'] We need to expand this to what people wore for their first gig!... [/quote] It's too far back to remember. I have a photograph[s] somewhere that I'll dig out. For now I'll just say that[/s] I am almost certain I had clean underwear on at the start. Found it; [attachment=239382:HolidayMoodDublin86.png] It was a four piece. I am on the left. M, the drummer, did main vocals but he is concealed behind P, the guitarist. E was on keys and was the drummer's girlfriend. Wow. I had forgotten what we all looked like then.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1488368454' post='3248270'] And the elephant in the room is, are there really no other bands in Vienna? Presumably after two years on the local scene you must know a fair selection of local musicians - have you considered starting a slightly more sensible band? [/quote] Oh dear. I think we're going to have to get a massive pooper scooper now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wzJbR-PuCM Nyuk nyuk nyuk nyuk

[quote name='hrnn1234' timestamp='1488352071' post='3248065'] ...the issues with the drummer are actually what I dislike the most about playing with these guys. I thought of going away twice already only because of this guy. I'm sure I could find common ground with the singer, but having to tip toe around two people out of three so I get no nasty reactions? I'm not looking forward to that... [/quote] A bassist and a drummer who don't get along eh? It would not be the first time for that either. Do you lock in together while performing or does that interaction suffer? If, between you, you make a good rhythm section despite the friction (or maybe because of it) you might want to put up with the less desirable social aspects of your band for the sake of the music and the potential to do more. That you call it a "serious hobby" makes that unlikely, in my view.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1488362203' post='3248169'] Blue probably won't respond, because he's so offended by the remark.* [color=#ff8c00][b][font=comic sans ms,cursive]*humorous comment[/font][/b][/color] [/quote] Hahahahaha. Thanks.

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1488355585' post='3248091'] I don't think there is any benefit of the doubt to be given. A light hearted jest is always good in my book. [/quote] I agree. However, the site Ts & Cs recognise that misunderstandings can easily occur. In fact it is recommended that humorous comments are identified as such by the use of smilies. While I don't use smilies, I do attempt to indicate when I make a flippant remark in some way that I am joking. More often than not I'll put "heeheehee" or "hahahaha" in there somewhere to show that I am not taking the p155. I see nothing to indicate that anything other than an ageist remark has been made. It's what I'd call a low-level insult. Normally, I would let it go but I've seen Blue given a hard time by some of the members here in the past. Blue?

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1488353992' post='3248079'] Pretty sure, given the average age of the BC collective is closer to 60 than 20, that it was said ironically, in jest. [/quote] I would like to give "the boy" the benefit of doubt. I'll wait to see what his response is.