EdwardHimself

[quote name='Immo' timestamp='1324827484' post='1477995'] Yeah, but would you be beaten to death because of boots you're wearing or having long hair? In place where my 'palace' is this is common. [/quote] you would probably be beaten to death for NOT having boots or long hair lol.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Uniross-AD100942-Universal-Adapter-1250mA/dp/B00008GSXX check it's got enough current to power your synth first though.

[quote name='Immo' timestamp='1324825680' post='1477985'] Oh, and I forgot - I'm designing my new apartment (if less than 40 square meters can even be called that way) [/quote] In central london, that is what is known as a "palace".

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1324693757' post='1477181'] Making the most of not having to consider the spousal approval factor while I can. [/quote] +1. In terms of amplification dans la maison, I used to have band practice at my house so hence the oversized rigs. Maybe one day I will have another band and will be able to use them once again. I can see why you would want to free up as much space as possible Ray, I don't know really. If you're really totally desperate for space then it may be worth a think, but you don't want to rush into doing something you might regret in the future.

Nothing says "professional studio" quite like a H&S poster (no, that wasn't written by a 5 year old ) Here is the "risk assesment": As well as the potential for excessive noise, we've also got the issue of possible wrist or spinal problems from over-use of the computer: and that mattress on the wall doesn't exactly look very safe, either .

Here is my rig which has if you'll notice a markbass cab down at the bottom there:

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1324743101' post='1477525'] Love the look of 'em, but too much fiddling around , getting an average sound at best . Eden nemesis combo, blows it out of the water. Aguilar also . What I love about the aggy and Eden, Is that there is minimum fiddling with the tone controls...unlike the trace. And of course , the weight"..... [/quote] I think Eden amps are fantastic and lightweight too.

www.soundcloud.com or some sh*t like that.

It's a gr8 feeling when you finally are able to play a song that you weren't able to play before

[quote name='Immo' timestamp='1324735313' post='1477445'] Wow! And I though I was the only one I guess as long we're getting more knowledgeable about the art of bass playing/building/modding or even the bass history, time here's not completely wasted, right? We can even impress girl musicians with our knowledge! [/quote] That certainly used to be the case for maybe about the first year I was on this website, but I feel like I spend most of my time in off topic and very little actually talking about the bass. Girls, don't talk to me about girls! lol.

[quote name='Jam' timestamp='1324684704' post='1477122'] I only really use the forum when it's too late to play bass without annoying the other people in the house....Perhaps you should disable your account for a while if you feel you're using the site too much? [/quote] I've been thinking about it I must say.

The band are fantastic. That bass player doesn't miss a beat. JK on the other hand...

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1324686555' post='1477136'] An hour? You should think about some typing lessons. [/quote] Well that included deciding what I was going to write and endless editions and add ons. I used to be dreadful at typing but hours spent typing in the cheats on GTA improved my typing skills no end [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1324730368' post='1477392'] Impossible! He's lying I tell you! Human beings could never withstand travelling such colossal distances! [/quote] Well what quite amazes me is the fact that the ferry route to Zebrugge is currently closed due to a faulty lock gate. So how he managed to get back I don't know. [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1324688476' post='1477161'] Edward, you sound like you are afraid of people and feel vulnerable because, despite your persona on here, you are easily hurt. You may procrastinate because you have high standards that are hard to reach and basschat is an easier way to express yourself for less real effort than learning your instrument to a high enough standard. You're obviously imaginative, and creative, and can express yourself clearly. I think the only way out of this for you is probably a large dose of self discipline and self belief. But, if you think life's a bit of a waste of time, what's the point in all that pain for gaining little that would make any difference to anything? Sorry mate, I just realised I'm talking about myself [/quote] This. It seems like I just tend to give up on doing things if I can't be fantastic at it immediately. I had to quit a band I was in because I spent a year practicing the same song and still couldn't do it properly.

It is just utterly ridiculous. I mean seriously, I'm probably not alone in this, but I am pretty ashamed to say that in my life I have definitely spent considerably more time on this forum than I have actually playing the bass, despite the fact that I have been playing the bass for twice as long as I've been on the forum, in terms of number of years. I must spend something like 2 to 3 hours on here on some days. I think I've probably been on here for over an hour just today. How much time have I spent on the bass today? About 0:00:00.000 I make it. I can't imagine just how much better I would have been on the bass if I had actually just transferred the time spent talking about random meaningless crap on this forum onto actually practicing, not just pissing about either. Like proper actual practicing. How awesome I could be on the bass right now. Because seriously as things are I'm just a totally mediocre player. I can just about muddle my way through something like "the trooper" and that's it. 6 and a half years. And f*** all to show for it. Didn't stop me spending a grand on a bass rig that never gets turned up past 0.5 though. On the occasion that I do actually pick up the bass, it's usually just to piss about playing the same old songs, or some easy crap that anyone who's ever picked up a bass could probably play. Anyone else feel they spend a bit too much time on BC?

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1324670169' post='1476991'] But my point was about consistency, not about numbers. How many bankers make millions? You're dead right - f*** all (in relative terms), yet we tend to despise them while adoring the relatively few musicians (and footballers etc) who do. I just find the whole psychology of such things fascinating. [/quote] I think the problem people have with bankers is the fact that they continue to pay themselves ever increasing amounts of money whilst everyone else is tightening their belts and their banks are still making losses. I don't think you can hold lennon and mccartney responsible for the global financial crisis.

Hello from Yorkshire (UK)

It looks like a scam just from looking at that post.

[quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1324468902' post='1474506'] Well, perhaps I was a tad naiive in those days. IIRC, although the amp had been reported stolen, the cops left it up to me and the shop-owner to come to an agreement over re-imbursing him. A contributing factor to this 'laisse faire' attitude by the cops was that they were going easy on this guy cos a) he was a bit of a 'heavy' and a police informer. I guess another thing was that I had no proof of ownership, even though I had given a description of the item and its serial number to the cops [i]before[/i] I had even gone to the hock-shop. [/quote] If that had been my stuff I would have probably put in a complaint. I mean seriously, people spend thousands of pounds on stolen cars, thousands. And they don't just get to keep them because they bought it in good faith. I guess they probably thought it was just some spotty kid, what's he going to do?

[quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1324466953' post='1474466'] Shows how doss they are to sell the kit to a local muso shop!! Even most thieving scum will head off to Crack Converters or a pawn shop. Only ever had one thing nicked and that was an HH amp head (back in the day) nicked from a weekend residency venue. There was only one guy in Edinburgh who handled hot kit openly and I popped up at his shop on the Monday after the theft and there was the amp, complete with serial number and Dymod serial number from shop of purchase. The clown had even given his real name and address to the shop-owner so the cops lifted him. I never got the amp back cos the crook owner (Boston's, anyone??) said he'd bought it in good faith (right, mate!) and had paid well over the odds for it, or so his books said.Though I was a dole-mole heavy metal kid in those days I flatly refused to pay what the shylock was asking and borrowed amp heads until I got an Acoustic 330 at a good price. [/quote] Serious? I know that these days you certainly would not be allowed to keep something no matter how much "good faith" you bought it in or how much you paid for it. It was stolen from someone and they still rightfully own it.

Gr8 news man.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1324144322' post='1471289'] Why should there be? Some of the very best bass players use a pick exclusively. [/quote] I know, it's just that some people have a bit of a "snobbish" view when it comes to fingerstyle, it's usually people who are a bit insecure about their own playing...

[quote name='soopercrip' timestamp='1322422803' post='1450720'] This is a link to alocal Hull based aluminium supplier I used to trade with. [url="http://www.eltheringtongroup.co.uk/"]http://www.eltheringtongroup.co.uk/[/url] Dont know if they stock the punched grille stuff your looking for, but they have always been helpful and might point you where to go. These are another local ali company but never used them, again they might know a source. [url="http://www.aalco.co.uk/"]http://www.aalco.co.uk/[/url] Andy [/quote] sorry I don't have anything to add to this thread, but HULL!!!!!

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1324288315' post='1472476'] Groupies ???? [/quote] You can laugh, but one of them was the bassist's girfriend! (It was EH on drums and singing, make of that what you will).

[quote name='Blademan_98' timestamp='1324228363' post='1472057'] I had a similar clause in my last position so I think it must be legal to put it in. TBH I am just happy to be working again!!!!! [/quote] That's the problem isn't it? They put in all these ridiculous clauses and expect you just to sit there and take it because "you're just happy to be in a job". It's f***ing sick. And I reckon it probably is illegal as well, unless it's a particular type of job.

It's a good idea. I've always found I can play a lot faster with a pick, but I did start on guitar so that might be something to do with it. Personally, I don't think there is any shame in using a pick. Yes, some purists might not be happy about it but I think there are some fantastic players out there who use picks. The other important thing is the tone, does the tone of a pick suit the type of songs you're playing? As long as it does, I don't really see a reason not to. Might as well give it a go, see how you feel it's only a bit of plastic after all lol.