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[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1480526539' post='3185127'] Interestingly,according to the article, none of that seems to be related to music. He's a very shrewd business man. [/quote] Yeah, and he's doing well off the endorsement deal with Covergirl Cosmetics, too

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1480517694' post='3185042'] Everybody's calling it a 'non-story' and 'not news'... well given that it's in the Magazine section, I don't think it's actually intended to be news, just an item of interest. [/quote] Aye, but they know it's a sticky (excuse the pun) story. It's been prominently featured on the news homepage, on the sidebar in other stories, and posted on FB. The headline is mischievous at best, and at worst is irresponsible.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1480516919' post='3185037'] I thought that was Nick Mason. [/quote] Nah... he was a partner all the way.

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1480514492' post='3185008'] I would split hairs with you and say that you make a fair point, but I would contend that your definition is a bit harsh - context is a big deal. [/quote] Hmm. I've heard more slapping on YouTube demos, and at bass bashes and music shops than I have at gigs. I can only speak as I find. :-)

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1480514426' post='3185005'] Seem to remember The Hollies once sacked singer Allan Clarke and then hired him on an ad hoc basis for tours and recording etc?? [/quote] And dear ol' Richard Wright...

Just persevere - you'll get used to it in no time.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1480507266' post='3184890'] [url="http://en.mediamass.net/people/darryl-jones/highest-paid.html"]http://en.mediamass....ghest-paid.html[/url] [/quote] Just checking - y'all know this is a spoof, don't you?

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1480505799' post='3184862'] I always thought the same about Chester Thompson and Daryl Steurmer in Genesis. [/quote] Not the same IMO, 'cos they've never been in the studio with B,C & R.

I honestly can't see the problem with it - it's up to the band. It's disappointing that the BBC are using a racial angle in their headlines. It's nowt to do with the colour of his skin.

[quote name='AdamWoodBass' timestamp='1480496119' post='3184768'] I think it was me and was probably a bit harsh so I hold my hands up to that. Don't get me wrong I love slap and I love getting the opportunity to do it, I just get a bit bored of it. [/quote] To be fair, it tends to be the thing people pull out of the hat to impress people in a solo environment, which I guess is pretty much the dictionary definition of 'party piece'.

...and you can do it this way with no gadgets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_4107801599&feature=iv&src_vid=kU7SeIyMMIA&v=YMAdLLVuR-c There's loads of ways :-)

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1480454000' post='3184594'] Mmm. That's the one I didn't try as last time I installed Google Chrome things went a bit south. If there are no other suggestions I might give it a go. Thanks. [/quote] It's just worked fine for me - I downloaded some random cat video no problem. Oh. by the way, whoever uploaded them will be able to download them in FB anyway if they click 'options' at the bottom. No gadgets required.

A minute's research on Google pointed me to [url="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-gif-downloader-for/ajanondpapegkikdhmmhmoogcaajdokn"]this Chrome extension[/url] which appears to work a treat..?

Hey! I'm new to this thread, but I'm wondering if any of you guys can help me. I'm trying to get a tone that sounds like a frog on a pogo stick. Any ideas where to start?

[quote name='FatFingersFlynn' timestamp='1480440244' post='3184432'] Right ok everyone I've figured out what's happened. The bass I've got is a standard made in Japan in 1995 & someone has added the grounding strip to make it look like a 60's classic reissue if you look at the photos it tells it all. This is a standard. [url="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/flynnmalcolm/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2016-11-29-15-51-14_zpse2xiv19a.png"]http://i50.photobuck...zpse2xiv19a.png[/url] [url="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/flynnmalcolm/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2016-11-29-15-50-40_zpsucaf6tzp.png"]http://i50.photobuck...zpsucaf6tzp.png[/url] [url="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/flynnmalcolm/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2016-11-29-15-50-44_zpsytv4li4n.png"]http://i50.photobuck...zpsytv4li4n.png[/url] [url="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/flynnmalcolm/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2016-11-29-15-51-01_zpswyp6eeza.png"]http://i50.photobuck...zpswyp6eeza.png[/url] And this is a 60's classic reissue. [url="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/flynnmalcolm/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2016-11-29-15-52-21_zpsu9lwg4th.png"]http://i50.photobuck...zpsu9lwg4th.png[/url] [url="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/flynnmalcolm/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2016-11-29-15-52-33_zpsuivoeeky.png"]http://i50.photobuck...zpsuivoeeky.png[/url] [url="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/flynnmalcolm/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2016-11-29-15-52-35_zpsoxqxz5lp.png"]http://i50.photobuck...zpsoxqxz5lp.png[/url] [url="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/flynnmalcolm/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2016-11-29-15-52-38_zps76zxzjqa.png"]http://i50.photobuck...zps76zxzjqa.png[/url] [/quote] Nail > head. Nice work :-)

[quote name='FatFingersFlynn' timestamp='1480426183' post='3184260'] Ok so I've taken the jazz bass back to PMT today & they've taken off the neck and this is what it shows & they match up. So what do these serial numbers tell you of the model etc please. [url="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/flynnmalcolm/20161129_131209_zpszbgf7qdx.jpg"]http://i50.photobuck...zpszbgf7qdx.jpg[/url] [url="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/flynnmalcolm/20161129_131151_zpsx7hh2siw.jpg"]http://i50.photobuck...zpsx7hh2siw.jpg[/url] [/quote] I dunno, but the hard fact remains that if it was sold to you as a MIJ 60s reissue, it ain't one of them....

Seriously, run that clip in the background whilst staring at the low-budget frog-on-a-pogo-stick doing his thing. I'm paralysed with laughter.

I have no idea what this gif is, but that YT clip is the perfect soundtrack for it.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1480405797' post='3184017'] I think PMT are fairly safe myself [/quote] I'm sure they are, but anything can happen. OP - get your money back, and walk away.

[quote name='FatFingersFlynn' timestamp='1480365449' post='3183783'] but feel I should respect there decision of a store credit. [/quote] Why? They sold you something which wasn't what they said it was. There's no binding contract.

[quote name='FatFingersFlynn' timestamp='1480358573' post='3183689'] Hi everyone just thought I'd let you know that I've been back to pmt & they are happy for me to return the bass to them & give me a full store credit up to the value of what i paid for the bass due to it not being what it was stated as I.e. classic reissue at the time of purchase & I'd like to personally thank you for all your help with this I really appreciate it Now my only problem is what do I buy with the store credit or do you think I should ask for a full refund [/quote] Store credit? Scrap that - you want your money back. They haven't got a leg to stand on.

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1480346642' post='3183558'] I also discovered that there is something immensely satisfying about being your own drum machine. [/quote] Glad to hear you're making this a priority. So many solo slap clips I see on FB and elsewhere is all over the shop when it comes to timing.

OP: do you need to learn slap, or is it something you feel you have to do 'cos it's what people on YouTube do?

Yes, use Transferwise - easier than an easy thing. :-)

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1480335935' post='3183405'] Now... to forget all about it until *that email* with the sofa picture arrives [/quote] This is the only coping mechanism that works, believe me...