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[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1509458620' post='3399066'] What other people were calling you is nothing to do with me - if you have a problem with them then go talk to those who were insulting to you. Please don't shift your annoyance with others onto me just because I'm the one replying to you - it's not fair in the slightest. [b]I'm sorry if you think I was being patronising, it certainly wasn't my intention, nor do I think I was. I would have been quite happy to discuss why I disagreed with you, but it doesn't seem you're interested.[/b] As for needing advice, well...if you don't want people to discuss what you think then I'd not post threads on internet forums espousing your thoughts - you are rather inviting opinion, and not everyone is going to like what you say. [/quote] as i already mentioned, the people that directed insults at me have already been made aware of what I think of them. So it wasnt your intent to be partonising, in that case I apologise and will end our dialogue with this post. Isnt it a shame that despite having made my intentions clear that you still continued to insist that I was in the wrong because my actions didnt conform with your notion of what is right and proper - do you see where Im going with this? Btw, posting on internet forums is not an invitation for advice unless you start the thread asking for it. Opinions on the topic are welcome, the topic btw is the girls musical ability. opinions on me are not needed as they irrelevant to the matter at hand. I will happily engage in discussion of most topics but if I want peoples opinions on me as a person then I will speak to people I know in real life.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1509461007' post='3399091'] 1) Nope, if you're 'offended', I apologise. 2) Perhaps not many people would think to ask someones name when talking to them, a wider societal problem? 3) No-one is suggesting she was not at fault for not doing her job properly, but it still doesn't make it relevant or appropriate to refer to someone in their professional capacity as 'cute'. I imagine the OPs intention wasn't to cause any issues, but when you call out someones appearance before anything else, what do you think people are most likely to primarily consider when consuming the content? It straight away reduces the musical content (the part she's worked hardest at) to a secondary consideration. Perhaps that side of things is strong enough to then cancel out the 'looks comment', but it's already an uphill battle for female musicians in many many cases, why make it any harder? And when her looks are irrelevant to the music, why bother? It's simply a case of the OP wishing others to know he finds her stunning.... [b]And with regards to voicing an opinion that others might never see, should we not present ourselves and our thoughts in a way that is completely respectful of others regardless of whether they see it or not?[/b] I would argue that to completely respect her music, her creative output, bringing up her looks, regardless of your opinion of them, is not the way to do it. Si p.s. Covet have toured with Chon, fun fact #1 [/quote] Si, it seems that you are suggesting that everyone should sensor themselves, is this really what you are trying to say? To me this seems a very slippery slope erroding away at the cornerstones of free speech. Obviously going around harrassing and insulting people is not the way forward but to to sanatise our thoughts and speech to this level because we are afraid of people being offended on behalf of other people will lead to people ceasing to engage in dialogue for fear of causing offence. I am actually glad this thread has caused this discussion(though it clearly was not my intent) because it has brought to light other underlying societal issues.

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1509454706' post='3399018'] Dish what out ? Rudeness ? I've not been rude to you at all. I've disagreed with what you've said, that's all. I've been careful, I think, to talk about what you've said, not who or what you are. I've not said you're sexist or misogynist as others have - I've addressed your comments and tried to explain where the inappropriateness in your comments are, as I see them. You have described me as a 'snowflake' (which I believe wasn't intended to praise my complexity and purity) and demeaned my intelligence. Not cool. As for the snowflake comment - the moment your opinion was challenged you started insulting people, rejecting their comments and showed all the signs of not being able to deal with an opinion other than your own. From what I understand about the term 'snowflake', well.... [/quote] Allow me to clear a few things up: Your replies were condesending and patronising so I merely returned the favour. I dont want nor need your advice thanks so please keep it to yourself. Im doing just fine without it. If I need advice I ask for it from people I know and whose opinion I value and who also know me. People were literally calling me sexist and mysogonistic - these are personal and baseless insults and so I rightly told these people where to go. If you knew me in real life you would know I am the first person to hold my hands up when Ive made a mistake, the fact I havent done that here tells you all you need to know

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1509453515' post='3399005'] Hullo, *I'll caveat the below with the context of referring to people who we don't know, or don't have a personal relationship with. Of course there are certain ways we talk to our friends and those we're close to that we know is accetable......or so we think, maybe we should all consider that a little.* I should probably apologise, in that my initial comment wasn't particularly helpful, nor necessarily accurate with its terminology. However, I stand by the sentiment of my post, although it certainly wasn't an attack on the OP, nor any kind of further comment on their person other than their choice of language. Simple fact - Whilst you almost certainly posted the video to draw peoples attention to the guitarist-in-questions music, playing and interesting gear, the fact is that the absolute first and foremost thing you chose to comment on (subconsciously or otherwise) was her appearance. If we drill down into it a bit further, your chosen title suggests that you wish to make people aware of how impressive her playing skills are, the music is, and you'd like to draw attention to those points as well as how interesting her gear is......again, the first point you make (because the title is the first thing we see), is how attractive you think she is (which of course has sexual undertones). On the face of it, as you say, in certain situations, there is nothing wrong with saying how attractive you think someone is....however the way it's done in this post only serves to reduce her other achievements so you can get across you think she's 'stunning', even if you mention her other qualities after the fact......in other words....it's irrelevant. If you started a thread in off topic about how beautiful a particular girl (or guy) is, it would be somewhat base....but arguably relevant to comment on their appearance. On a part of the forum that is fundamentally about music and bass, does commenting on someones appearance first (when it has nothing to do with the performance (i.e. a funny costume etc), before then commenting on their capabilities, not seem completely irrelevant to you? Now, just to be clear.....I'm not offended by it, how you choose to treat others, of which I have had no similar life experience to (an asian female guitarist), is purely up to you. As has been mentioned before, the terms 'offended', 'snowflake', 'SJW' etc etc are often banded around because those who have been called up on certain behaviour need to be able to sling something back, none of those terms really mean anything. Some of the replies here are also indicative of the wider societal problem, but again completely engrained by hundreds of years of 'that's ok, that's the way it is'. The whole ethos of 'it's not me that's the problem, it's the rest of the world'. Someone commented about how they described a receptionist as 'cute'.....amongst other things. The fact they didn't deem it necessary to enquire as to her name when dealing with her is one thing (regardless go them being male or female), but when they asked who they dealt with, presumably in a professional situation, didn't think it more appropriate to simply say "I'm afraid I didn't ask, but she had blonde hair", a tangible fact, not a comment on her 'cuteness'. Being so acutely unaware of what the issue is there is not that persons fault necessarily, they're not a bad person, but just them being a product of their time. But doesn't help to change their way of thinking when others say "don't worry about it, everyone else is mad, you continue thinking in terms of her being cute". As I mentioned before, given a conversation specifically about someones appearance, as we're all prone to do, rightly or wrongly, it would be relevant to mention someones appearance. A group of females talking about Tom Hardy whilst out on the town is perhaps likely to be in a sexual context over his acting, of course that happens with both male and female groups, fine. However if a group of women, on a music forum, were talking about his guitar playing, but pre-tagged it with how hot he looks....that's equally irrelevant. Of course they can do it, but it makes them look a bit sad, it reduces the musical discussion. Someone argued the whole 'women do it' above a little, and quite frankly the 'they do it so we can' argument is childish. Someone posted the diet coke advert above, stupid advert, equally stupid to an advert with a half naked girl trying to sell something. It shows a lack of customer awareness and a total lack of creativity. Again 'oh this advert exists so it must be ok to objectify women', very odd. Someone also mentioned should we extend this commenting on appearance to objects......I mean really? Are you in turn suggesting that people are simply objects that we can comment on how we choose? I mean, to be fair, of course you can comment how you choose, but it certainly won't endear you to them in any way. And please, suggesting that you'd pre-tag a video of a male bass player with him being 'handsome' is ridiculous and you know it. Find me a post on this forum that has a male player video that comments on his appearance in the same way, i doubt there is, because if you read that thread title out in your head....it sounds silly.....as it should sound silly to you when posting a video of a female guitarist. So to be clear: - Act how you like, your relationships are your own. - Be aware that females today probably won't appreciate having their appearance commented on if it's in the context of commenting on other skills relevant to the conversation at hand. But again, do what you want, how they perceive your interaction with them is no skin off my nose - I'm not 'offended', just discussing something that needs addressing society wide based on your thread title, take it or leave it. - If you liked the musical content of the OP, check out Chon Perhaps I can send those who don't get it away with some rhetorical homework: Do you think that if you were in a face-to-face conversation with her, first time you meet her, you would first mention how stunning you thought she was before then talking about the music? If you do think you'd say that (weird), how do you think that would make her feel? Now, I know I haven't helped here, but it's clear that those who don't get it, won't, and those trying to help people get it, won't manage to.....and so the world turns huh. Let's crack on with talking about guitarists, 'math-core' and too many strings! Cheers Si [/quote] Hi Si, thanks for your considered post. I think what this thread does reveal in abundance is people willingness to read too much in to things based on their own preconceptions and prejudices. I understand your point about using someones looks in the same sentence as complimenting their skills but people are really reading too much in to how I phrased the title of this thread. Look for intent, if it isnt there, assume no harm was intended and move on. I said the girl was stunning which could actually have been an all encompassing compliment on her playing, technique and composition. Rather than stop to consider that people jumped to conclusions. As it happens I was talking about her physical appearance but I didnt make any remarks to say that anyone should only watch the video because I found her attractive or that her musical talent was in anyway enhanced by her phyiscal appearance or that she merited any more or less attention because of it. What I would like to point out though is that there is precisely zero sexual undertones to saying someone is good looking. I think George Clooney is absolutely handsome as hell but that doesnt mean anything other than that I consider that his phyiscal form is aesthetically pleasing. I dont want to have sex with him. Same with many many people of both sexes that I hold similar opinions on. I think society is too keen to jump to conclusions on people who openly compliment others because they are not comfortable with doing the same. Peace

[quote name='Hellzero' timestamp='1509451199' post='3398983'] Talking about Windham Hill records, what about this. He is dressed like sh*t, not really on the beauty side, takes 3 minutes to tune his bass when I saw a kora player doing this within a minute with 32 strings, but this is great music, composition and playing. Does anybody complain about him and am I sexist or anything stupid with what I wrote ? I don't think so and I do like him a lot. Maybe now I'm a fagot according to some of the sexist league ? [Media]https://youtu.be/wkkzzAjSxDs[/media] PS : Yvette Young is not a beauty, but she is a pretty girl and I like what she does, even if it could be less pattern repeated... [/quote] Sadly the bud didn't do anything for me but like you I'm sure it's because it wasn't some hot piece of ass playing rather than the musical content. In a serious note, i know Michael is a seriously skilled player but that piece, whilst I enjoyed the rhythm, was overall too busy for me. Ugly looking bass IMO even though ergonomically it makes a lot of sense

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1509449694' post='3398963'] "...you guys need to get out from behind your keyboards and spend some time in the real world and spend time interacting with real people in real life scenario" You're saying that my viewpoints are based on a lack of knowledge of the 'real world' [sic] and that I don't interact with 'real people' [sic] in 'real life' [sic] It's patronising and insults my intelligence, but it's not rude ? [/quote] Ok so you can dish it out but can't take it. Thanks for clearing that up. Now move along to your next SJW rally...

jesus wept marmalade sandwich, I was being civil, I didnt even use any bad language or insults. The fact you are so cut up by what I said suggest only one thing...

[quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1509447316' post='3398923'] Aye, PCness has gone so over the top when you can't even make a positive comment about someone's appearance . On another forum I got castigated for a similar positive remark about a girl on a TV show. [b]Cripes, some people are better looking than others and we fancy them more. What's the problem there?[/b] [/quote] Well you arent obeying the universal equal opportunity, anti-discrimination laws etc. innit. plus you're also being sexist and mysogynistic for having any opinion on the physical form of a member of the opposite sex - how very dare you!!!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1509435004' post='3398778'] Because with the exception of the pretty boy out of Dirty Loops and our cross-dressing Korean friend, they are all boring, ugly and badly dressed. Edit: and mot of them could do with a good tidy up of their bedroom before they start filming. [/quote] Indeed, that guy from Dirty Loops even with his emo haircut is definitely a good looking guy. I know he's not a bassit but you cant tell me Tommy Emmanuel isnt handsome either! Doesnt seem to dress to shabby either. The fact he is one of the greatest players ever to pick up a guitar should be first and foremost in everyone's mind though!

thanks for the support guys, glad to see most people still have a firm grip on reality

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1509394236' post='3398615'] Simple stuff: had the bassist in the video been a guy then we wouldn't be discussing his physical opinion at all. I know this to be true, for videos of male bassists are shared on here and their appearance is never once mentioned. The physical appearance of a male bassist isn't even any sort of subject of discussion, whether it be pleasing or otherwise. The unconscious bias/mysogyny here is that because the performer is female then their physical appearance somehow factors into the video. This doesn't mean that anybody goes home and beats their wife, simply that you subconsciously apply a different set of rules automatically when a woman is involved in activity X. This doesn't make me a 'SJW', 'special snowflake' or in any way offended, just to clarify before those tiresome tropes are dragged into it. [/quote] Simple stuff, the girl in the video is a guitarist, not a bassist - you really should try paying attention before joining in on a discussion... Simple stuff, I complimented her skills as a guitarist and composer. Simpler stuff, i find her attractive and complimented her good looks. In no way does my opinion or me expressing my opinion about her physical appearance take away from her talents in the same way my opinion on the physical appearance of the guitar does not take away from how the instrument sounds or how she plays it. I posted the video to share her musical talents as I had really enjoyed listening to and discovering her via this video and thought other people on here might also enjoy her music. To those who enjoyed the music in the video, Im glad you did and thanks for not missing the point of sharing music. To those who think me complimenting this young ladies appearance is any way a negative thing, you guys need to get out from behind your keyboards and spend some time in the real world and spend time interacting with real people in real life scenarios. Maybe then you will have a more balanced and realistic outlook on life as well as how and when offence is meant and caused.

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1509385758' post='3398526'] I'm not offended, just trying to offer you some advice. [/quote] I don't need your advice mate cause I know I've done nothing wrong. I would advise you to reserve your judgement and criticism of others unless you are sure their intention is not honourable.

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1509380761' post='3398462'] Whether you feel bad for saying so is up to you, but I don't think it's appropriate to praise somebody's appearance in the same breath as their skills, irrespective of gender. Women in particular are too often evaluated on the basis of what they look like, not what they can do, so it's best not to conflate the two. btw, If I tell my wife whe's beautiful she thanks me, but if I were to say that she was a 'beautiful Senior Business Analyst' she'd most likely tell me that she's a Senior Business Analyst whose husband found beautiful [/quote] I did not say she was a stunning guitar player. I said she was stunning, as is her playing, her composition and the instrument. If people are going to choose to get offended or label me as sexist or misogynistic based on the grammatical structure of a thread title that only is only complimentary to a female guitar player then I worry for these people and the state of the world. What ever happened with giving people the benefit of the doubt... Maybe it's just much easier jumping to conclusions...

[quote name='Mickeyboro' timestamp='1509381089' post='3398465'] Dyerseve It's the world that's gone mad, not you... [/quote] Thanks mate. I was beginning to wonder.

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1509373372' post='3398386'] Praise the skills - what she can [i]do[/i], not what she [i]is.[/i] [/quote] I did FFS! She IS talented and she IS beautiful! I will not be made to try and feel bad for saying so and nor should I. Paying a woman a compliment on her appearance is in no way derogatory, sexist or mysogynistic. Does your wife, partner, girlfriend etc. look at you like a piece of sh*t when you tell ehr how beautiful she is? No, thought not! Btw, I would say the same damn thing if it was a handsome bloke playing the piece. WTF is wrong with people these day??? Really are some over sensitive snowflakes round here trying to get offended for absolutely no reason whatsoever!

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1509318881' post='3398102'] Yes, aside from the casually sexist thread title, musical content reminded me of Chon. Clean math is have a bit of a renaissance it seems Si [/quote] [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] 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! misogynist mɪˈsɒdʒ(ə)nɪst/ [i]noun[/i] noun: [b]misogynist[/b]; plural noun: [b]misogynists[/b] [b]1[/b]. a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women. sexist ˈsɛksɪst/ [i]adjective[/i] adjective: [b]sexist[/b] [b]1[/b]. relating to or characterized by prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1509282652' post='3397743'] Nice, bit Pat Metheney-esque. Would have been good to have seen the bass player and drummer, though it might be she has recorded the bass track herself and is playing along to a recording? [/quote] Your request... Starts at 21:40 [Media]http://youtu.be/k5OTo7aQGlE[/media]

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1509232251' post='3397506'] Would you have put it up, if it was Johnny Vegas playing this tune in his underpants? [/quote] Absolutely! Did you listen to the whole thing? The start is a bit slow but as mentioned above it really kicks off after the 1:20 mark. But sure I understand it won't be for everyone.

I'm in love! [Media]http://youtu.be/kHG2T3OAJ8w[/media]

Not tried one but heard they're "the best a man can get"... 😂

[quote name='bassbora' timestamp='1509212765' post='3397381'] I totally love that streamer. What is that bass second from right in group photo? [/quote] Thanks mate but which Streamer? There are three in the photo, there is the Stage 1 5 string broadneck, the white 4 string Stage 1 and Jazzman 5 string. The bass 2nd from the right is an Ifinity Set Neck TCS. She is an absolute stunner with time and playability to die for! Unfortunately I am a 5 string player these days so it and the white Streamer will be up for sale shortly.

thanks guys, not exactly what I was after. I am not willing to pay £300 for something that I know for a fact costs about £5.00 to build. I already know the wiring of the pre out pins to the pots in the wiring loom, it's the actual schematic of the PCB that I need so I can see the values and hopefully the part numbers of the components I want to replace.

So I have a beautiful Warwick Streamer Stage 1 which I love dearly. Unfortnately the pre amp developed a crackling noise so i removed it to see if I could find the source of the noise. Unfortunately it one of those pre's that comes in a little black box that is then sealed with some kind of white silicon. Anyway, by the time I had managed to remove it from the case a couple of the wires had come loose and now I am left wondering if it was a loose wire or a fault with the pre itself. The pre is all suface mount components except a diode, a electrolytic cap and a variable pot (for setting the mid freq i believe). I am thinking of swapping the cap and pot out as they really the only components I can see developing a fault. Does anyone have any experience with these pre's or know anyone I can send it off to to have a look and repair it properly for me. I am a reasonably proficient with a soldering iron but I would really like to get this 100% and looking original ie set back in the case and sealed in with the silicon or whatever it was. It looks a lot like the one in the photo below except it has the trim pot for the mid: [url="https://postimages.org/"][/url] Here is a couple of pics of the actual PCB in question - can anyone here help to get it fixed/checked over please: [url="https://postimg.org/image/32ysyewszv/"][/url] [url="https://postimages.org/"][/url]

[quote name='NickA' timestamp='1509051974' post='3396384'] 1. Here's My Dolphin Pro 1. 2. Never heard (of) Ryan Martinie before today ... what a great bass player and how good to hear someone playing a great bass well. 3. The ebay corvette looks very good indeed. It's "only" a bolt on of course ... but then, so is my Wal! Anyway, it's good to find people saying good things about Warwicks, as I've spent too much time on Wal forums recently, where Warwicks are considered the spawn of the devil ... probably 'cause the Wal owners are worried they paid so much when a beautifully built pro-shop warwick would have cost so much less (2nd hand, anyway)! The fact that Warwicks do not hold their "as new" value is a constant mystery to me .. but whilst that is bad for collectors, isn't it great for those of us who want to play them :¬) [/quote] Beautiful bass! Love the shape and sound of the Dolhpins. I thought the Pro I's had the dolhpin inlays on the fretboard though? And yes Ryan is an extraodinary player: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrUQ9wDh2fE[/media] he does seem to have an aversion to shirts though...