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[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1476574087' post='3155403'] As long as he is not acting or talking about world conservation issues ( a joke when he owns so much property round the world - one property should suffice), [/quote] He can have as many houses as he likes, surely? He probably employs a load of people to look after 'em, too.

If you're unsure as to whether you need a Precision, I've made this handy flowchart to help. You're welcome.

I've played a couple of the Butlins weekenders at the big hall in Skeggy and they've been fab - great audiences who are there for the music, and well run. I've also had the misfortune to do a few holiday camp gigs at Skeggy and beyond. Good fun until the 'WTaF?' novelty wears off.

[quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1476279578' post='3152971'] Hi , I must say that as far as I heard its not possible. I heard from another Retailer who was eventually gonna have his brand that it was flat out refused when he asked. [/quote] In my mind I was thinking of the shop, rather than the Factory. That would be a nice enough visit..

Nice to hear Jonathan King getting a nice welcome. Actually, I'm now having flashbacks to Jimmy Saville making an appearance at Knebworth in '92. *shudder*

Wish I'd been there...

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1476260364' post='3152697'] OK then, who would be up for a UK M-Club factory visit in Spring '17? Perhaps based on cheap flights to a nearby airport (assuming there is one) and local B&B-type accommodation with at least a full day available in the factory. If there's a demand for a group of, say, 6-8 of us, I'll run this by Adrian, get some prices, and do the organising. Do you think Adrian would be OK with this pierreganseman? [/quote] Aye.. tempting!

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1476259015' post='3152684'] Does the 1980 show exist in a cleaned-up official version? I've got a bootleg of it, not sure which version. It sounds ok but if there's a better one around I wouldn't mind hearing it. [/quote] There's an edit of it on the Duke DVD...

These have slipped under my radar. I'm intrigued...

IMO they should have died out in 1994 along with MTV Unplugged, which is pretty much why they exist in the first place...

A pair of TKS S112s, or the S212 I use now, it more than enough for me, with or without PA support. I can't comment on the other cabs, 'cos I haven't tried them, but the TKS sound more wonderful than any cabs I'd had up to this point. And that's a lot.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1476053393' post='3150921'] I know the band weren't keen on it seeing the light of day, but it's been nearly 35 years since the gig for goodness sake. Who is going to bothered now? [/quote] They've got long memories. Ask Virgil.

Just playing devils advocate... what's the reason for going down the acoustic route? Is it just cosmetic reasons? Most of them (IMO) sound like bad electrics...

[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1476036003' post='3150693'] In one case the client wanted a Dave Matthews type vibe, so out come the headphones and an hour listening to best ofs etc in the morning, quick page of notes on what type of rhythms are used, any harmonic tricks employed, anything of note really and I've got a concrete go to rather than scrambling around in the dark, learning the tunes note for note and hoping something goes in by osmosis. [/quote] Absolutely... I'd do something similar, but without the writing it down bit.

Thanks for sharing. As for the outcome, I'm saying nothing ;-)

Ha ha.. this is hilarious. "Eeeh... I can't wait. I'm so excited. I was out buying new strings and a stand for it yesterday." "When's yours due? Have you had your 10-week sofa shot yet? Haussels or Delanos? Or are you just happy with whatever you get?" "Jimmy in Norwich's is due any day.. it's a couple of days late, but they reckon that's normal for this time of year. I can't wait to see it!"

[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1476016415' post='3150434'] I totally get that, I've watched your review videos and a fine player you are, but you're sticking to diatonic or related harmony and a conventional rhythmic vocabulary like most successful players. (This is meant to be a compliment!) That can be reduced with the bass guitar to shifting patterns around the neck. I'm sure you'd monster a 12 blues, and in doing so employ a myriad of basic theory approaches, that when combined allow you your own signature approach. But a lot of it would be your combination of patterns, rhythmic or harmonic that are still patterns. Your intuition may lead to you to creating interesting lines and grooves etc but you'll be using theory implicitly to achieve this. If you weren't, others wouldn't be able to play with you! My point is that musical theory covers rhythm and structure as much as harmony, and a basic understanding is actually an easier conduit to more variety in playing music than relying on instinct or trial and error. [/quote] No offence taken :-) If I'm understanding right, you're suggesting that I unwittingly know a bit more theory than I think I do. If I do, it's subconscious, based on feel and experience, and not setting out to learn it first. You mention harmony, and that I maybe approach this as a pattern. I dunno - I've listened to - and sung - harmony since I was a kid. I just have a decent feel for it. I never think 'Oh, this is the 3rd...' Truth is, I just don't hang around exclusively with theory fiends. Plenty of players I know are like me.. we just do it and don't think about it. (Note: please don't take any of the above as a self-declaration of musical genius. There are scores of potential scenarios that more learned BC'ers would sail through, whereas I'd die on my arse. But those scenarios just don't appeal to me or touch my orbit, so I don't lose sleep over it.)

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1476013273' post='3150399'] If only there was a recognised international set of terms or a way writing it down to describe it to us all, that would be great [/quote] Yes, if only there was a way to write it down so it could be communicated to others. Youre just going to have to imagine it, as there's no other medium via which it can be conveyed.

[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1476009305' post='3150356'] You've confused a drummer, well done 😉 As players of a geometric instrument, we can get away with hell of a lot. By this I mean it's not hard for example to learn pentatonic licks that are effective over a number of chords and sound like you have an advanced theoretical knowledge. All we have to do is shift a position. It's relatively easy to reach chord tones chromatically on the guitar and sound interesting. It's perfectly possible to do this without much theory knowledge, but begs the question, what could you do with a little more knowledge? [/quote] Ha ha.. trust me - I'm not just shifting shapes around the neck. There's a bit more going into it than that.

I had an interesting conversation last night - we gigged with a dep drummer who I've played with a few times. He's schooled in percussion and musical theory, and teaches. He likes my playing, and said he was surprised I hadn't got into to teaching. I told him my knowledge of theory is minimal, and I wouldn't know where to start. He was amazed... he didn't believe me. He couldn't understand how I do what I do without and in-depth understanding of what's going on. The point I'm clumsily trying to make is that he has his approach, and I have mine. Both are valid, and although having the theory has clear benefits, going the other route can still lead to good gigs with good players.

They look great!

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1476000242' post='3150268'] I'm not stupid. I just believe in good manners and courtesy. Things which are all too lacking in the present day 'all about me' society. [/quote] I believe in that too, but I also have an awareness that people lead busy lives, and have different priorities. It's obviously a #1 priority for you, but less so for others. A gentle nudge will help them along.

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1475998809' post='3150259'] Why do people not need reminding when they are responding through personal messages about buying or selling instruments? The correspondence fairly whizzes back and forth then. I'm sorry, I just don't buy the reminding thing. [/quote] Do you really need to me to explain that it's probably because buying something is exciting, whereas leaving feedback isn't?

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1475954008' post='3150094'] Have you PM'd the people who've not reciprocated ? It may be they just need reminding. [/quote] Yup - it's as simple as this.