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[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1369990235' post='2095189']
I am aware of the theories that one needs to practice all the time to be great, but I aspire to mediocrity and have achieved it.
It leaves me time to do useful things, like drink cider, read books and listen to residents records.
[/quote]I like it!

I've played Vintage and Squier CV P types and was really impressed how good both were, especially for the money.

I'm playing my guitar a bit more recently, still keeps up my finger dexterity whilst avoiding going over the same old bass guitar lines.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1369914893' post='2094360']
I'm glad a teeny-tiny part of the license fee is going towards challenging people...
[/quote]I find The Voice very challenging too (not to put my boot through the screen) and there's nothing redeeming about that show so Later wins there.

Grumpy Ez returns back under his rock.

Great to see that yet another BCer is getting their low notes out there via a media outlet. Kudos.

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1369914288' post='2094340']
They might get one or two band members to turn up for a quick interview (as happened with Deep Purple the other week) though.
[/quote]Alex Lifeson did an interview on Planet Rock last week, so they are available for this sort of thing.

Later is mostly VERY disappointing (IMO), but sometimes, very rarely there are gems: Ben l'oncle Soul, great band I'd never heard of; Green Day, marvellous as is, but the look of awe on their faces as they watched Jools interview The Clash was priceless; Seasick Steve, great personality, great performer. I think the producers need to try and go a little more mainstream as it's often hard to find anyone with a positive comment about the show. Very BBC in this regard, no advertisers to answer to (they don't listen to license fee payers).

Done, best of luck!

Bigsby and P90s, mmm gastastic!

They have to be treated with respect as to to their limitations. I fitted one to a Gretsch 6 string many years ago and coupled it with a roller bridge and Sperzels. Fantastic for shimmers and wobbles, but would need a little up pull to reset it following anything approaching a dive bomb. Great tone and, on the right guitar, fantastic looking.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1369597040' post='2090744']
SUB in the for sale section right now only £300
[/quote]Beat me to it. You won't go wrong with one of these.

A wee resurrection here. I had some nasty sticker residue on some metal work to remove, however, I didn't have any peanut butter in the house (if it's in our cupboards we tend to scoff it to the detriment of our waistlines) but thought I'd try groundnut oil, it's made from peanuts after all. Yep this works too and not as messy, I guess, as PB.

All are welcome here, no matter how far from our .uk domain they might be; so a big hello and come on in from Ez Towers.

Mrs Ez and I have been regular visitors to BC and Van for many years and seeing a new BCer (BassChat, British Columbia; this could get confusing) from your neck of the woods in BC (see what I mean ) makes me yearn for the costal range and English Bay (a pizza from Hell's Kitchen in Kitsilano would sit just right about now).

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1369415958' post='2089094']
As they say...

... no photos, no bass.
[/quote]Very much this, no pics, didn't happen

[quote name='phsycoandy' timestamp='1369391360' post='2088618']
A Fedex envelope has landed!
[/quote]Send it back marked, "Return to sender; addressee gone away."

[quote name='woodster' timestamp='1369402874' post='2088829']
Icicles....
Bicycles....
Monacles....
Test.....ing......
[/quote]Just beat me to it, drat!

Icicles, bicycles, test.....ing

I'll often sing something to get a realistic level.

That's some lovely quilting there, nice score.

I don't. Outside of gig expenses (rehearsals, fuel, on gig refreshments, etc) my unending GAS makes sure I'm always in the red music wise.

Great sounding and powerful cabs. Have an appreciative bump.

A drum track is another extension of the metronome suggestion, this way he can listen to the hihat, snare and kick drum rather than the guitar parts.

Sad, very sad. I loved playing his lines when I was in a Bowie tribute. RIP.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1369029981' post='2083995']
Ahhh, but which is the best drummer for metal?



[/quote]Beat me to it

I can't recommend the Gary Willis 5 string GWB35 enough. I love mine (seen here stripped back from its usual black)
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There is one for sale on BC at the moment http://basschat.co.uk/topic/201599-ibanez-gwb35-fretless-inc-sadowsky-case/page__p__2070113__hl__gwb35__fromsearch__1#entry2070113 great price too.

Great basses, if I had to have just one bass my 55-02 would be the one.

I like the idea of just one bass (although not practical at the moment as I need fretted and fretless) but GAS and ennui are cruel mistresses so can't see it happening in the near future.