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[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1398010885' post='2429502'] Sorry, I wasn't having a go at you. Re-reading my reply, I think it was tainted by some of the ridiculous arguments on the other website forum I had in mind about topics added to the 'wrong' sub-forum. In fact, they could probably have a whole sub-forum devoted to arguments about topic classifications! Anyway, you're right that this isn't really 'off topic' given that it's very definitely music related, so my apologies for that. Perhaps a friendly mod will nudge it into the 'general discussion'? [/quote] No dispute with you intended.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1397997450' post='2429323'] Gives a whole new meaning to "oil finished body". I'm sure they'll find a ready market with the irritating hipster crowd - if ukeleles can become popular then it proves that some people really will buy any old sh*t. [/quote] Ukuleles are brilliant. Calling them old sh*t is both naive and ridiculous.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1398018004' post='2429602'] Humblest apologies. [/quote] No need for apologies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiYFcuIkBjU

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1398009439' post='2429477'] Feel free to copy it somewhere else if it's a big problem. Personally, I've never bothered with any of the forum categories. I always use the 'view new content' button, having selected the 'new since my last visit' option and if I want to search for something then I just search 'forums' and it covers every category anyway. Another website I use has a huge number of forum categories and as regular posts complaining about whether almost has been added to the correct forum/sub-forum, while another website has a very active forum with only ONE category heading and the individual posts titles are self-explanatory. I can't honestly say that either method is particularly better than the other, except the latter one doesn't get clogged with posts moaning about where a topic has been posted [/quote] I'm wasn't moaning, I asked a question and then responded to an answer. Anyway music topics in 'Off Topic' is quite normal and I wouldn't expect any different.. But I'm just one of the people who prefers to avoid 'Off Topic' and instead talk about music.

Oil can guitar and bass too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzZBHOXN7YM

[quote name='Diablo' timestamp='1397999304' post='2429360'] I can imaging hoards of redneck banjo-ists clambering to own a Sunoco gee-tar to play on the porch at night. Wuite how anyone would need hundreds of thousands of dollars to set up such a company is beyond me, there is not exactly a high financial outlay to make one of those, let alone 20 show samples. I guess we put these in the "interesting but ultimately pointless" category. [/quote] The company may be pointless. The guitars are making music just like any other guitar so not pointless at all.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1398000768' post='2429370'] The OP thought they didn't make basses. [/quote] So that's still 'General Discussion: If its bass or music related ....'

By the way, in what sense is this thread 'Off Topic' and not 'General Discussion'?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8ME47S3zSM

This is nothing new, I saw lots of these in South Africa a decade ago. I've also seen them for sale in UK guitar shops too. [url="http://www.townshipguitars.com/main.htm"]http://www.townshipguitars.com/main.htm[/url] [url="http://www.bachmusik.com/en/petrol-can-guitar_p1504"]http://www.bachmusik.com/en/petrol-can-guitar_p1504[/url] etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acsmo1vCoiM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf33KekKBL8

[quote name='titchfieldrelic' timestamp='1397926045' post='2428734'] Those of you who use Schaller strap locks, do you just tighten the nut on the strap, or do you also use thread lock to prevent the nut from losening? I notice that Locktite make several types of thread lock and wondered which one was most commonly used by Basschatters? [/quote] I don't use Loctite or anything but I do regularly do a finger-tight check and if it's loosening then get the spanner out.

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1397925669' post='2428726'] I see the 'root notes only' thing if it's being used with a genuine understanding as a pretty closed off musical mind, that to me is a serious problem. [/quote] To me it reads as slaphappy lack of concern for the song need not waste every one's time - if that doesn't suit then don't apply. No problem.

I can't see any problem with the advert. If you don't like it then don't apply.

Anyway, here we are: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G51tmiwMlk

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1397904489' post='2428421'] .. I don't recall them standing out in any way at the time .... [/quote] I remember them as standing out by being funky - unlike most rock bands of the time.

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1397901818' post='2428359'] ... Anyone remember Vinegar Joe? A band from the 70's with RP and Elkie Brookes sharing vocals. They were great. I saw them at a flea-pit called Cleo's in Derby in about '74. [/quote] Yes, Pete Gage (ex Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band) was the band leader. Palmer was also with the Alan Bown Set.

[quote name='Philip_' timestamp='1397900740' post='2428332'] it's useful if you're trying to design a fairly standard fender and want to know what looks right to you before you start browsing for pickguards. [/quote] I know but I wanted stack knobs and cream pickup covers.

His whole catalogue is full of fantastic players (including Jamerson) and great songs.

That was massively disappointing.

I was once in a band that advertised for a guitarist - 'no time wasters, no pedalboards'

Nothing wrong with the BBOT.