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Will you read Morrissey's Penguin Classic in the making?
Twigman replied to xilddx's topic in General Discussion
I just read a bit of it on Amazon. I am appalled that Morrissey seems to have used American spellings for words such as centre, glamour and colour. Disappointing. -
[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1382356870' post='2251039'] The amount of times I turn up for a jam and the guitarist has written a bunch of stuff that doesn't conform to any structure or key signature, "Who needs theory when it sounds cool man"... ... Coincidentally these are also the bands that only want you to play root notes.... [/quote] We do a lot like that but rarely stick to roots.....our guitarist often 'tries' to communicate with theory...last night he was trying to work out which key a new middle8 is in...I said that it doesn't really have a key and he conceded defeat...so what key would a passage that went D,up to A, up to Bb,down to D#, upto A, down to C#, up to G, down to D through F and E be in???? whoops I've just given away our latest middle8..
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[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1382280799' post='2250011'] I can hear the tune in my head. I then work out how to play it on whatever instrument I'm currently using. [/quote] What he said.....unless the tune is a rhythm and the instrument is drums - in which case I haven't got a hope in hell
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[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1382215753' post='2249493'] Yakima do a roof rack. [/quote] Yakima are not officially imported into UK and their US website no longer sells feet for the GT86/BRZ/FR-S [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1382215753' post='2249493'] You can then get a roof box big enough for the cab...[/quote] I very much doubt it No - it goes in through the door with the back seats folded - that'll do me. I'll just have to make sure I don't have to use it on nights when i take the kids back to their Mum's ...that does seem to happen from time to time
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"When using a pick you should only use down strokes" - advice given to me when I first started to play....I tried for years but realised it was bollocks - I play only with fingers now so it was irrelevant anyway
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I did some research today at Steven Eagell in MK. My S12T refused to get into the boot however it was simple to put it in through the door onto the folded down rear seat. The only thing stopping me ordering one now is the wait for my house sale to complete.......expected completion date is next Friday - I can't believe the self control I have exercised in actually waiting until that is done before ordering... Can't fit a towbar to the GT86 in UK
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[quote name='umcoo' timestamp='1382116602' post='2248288'] Looks good Twigman....what will it be powering? [/quote] Just a tuner, a chorus and a compressor - a tiny board
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[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1382109336' post='2248163'] Ummm, but what what if you need to charge it overseas? :-/ Si [/quote] Firstly, we only go for one or two gigs at a time. when I say I wouldn't need to take a UK to EU converter I meant to the gig. I always have one in my hotel to charge my phone and my toothbrush. So the pedals can be recharged in the hotel and there's less to take to the venue.(and remember to take back to the hotel after ) Not all EU converters plug securely into some of the plugboards provided at venues for mains power. Twice I have had the mains power to my pedals disconnect during gigs.
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It has arrived and is charging on my desk via my laptop.
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[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1382027163' post='2246895'] Me too! The horrors of renting... [/quote] yehbut I own my house - I have no excuse it was there when I moved in over 2 years ago and I just haven't got around to changing it (i wanna put in a wood floor)
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[quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1382023379' post='2246809'] Every musician should play some drums. [/quote] never going to happen, It took me years to be able to rub my tummy and tap my head.....getting my arms and legs bashing out rhythms on a kit just ain't gonna happen EVER...
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[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1382024215' post='2246823'] Here they all are! [attachment=146303:DSCF1623.JPG] [/quote] OMG you have the same carpet as me......I hate it.
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Barefaced 3rd Generation product range upgrades
Twigman replied to thebassman's topic in Amps and Cabs
[quote name='CHRISDABASS' timestamp='1382012141' post='2246644'] I already have a 2nd gen Super12T but i really can't help but want a Big Baby 2!!! [/quote] Me too -
[quote name='umcoo' timestamp='1381923248' post='2245442'] ...you get one from GAK? [/quote] No, Thomann - it's cheaper , in stock, but not here yet. I am getting this for my Nano 'fly away board' It means I do not need to remember to take a UK to EU converter which IME aren't the best at remaining plugged in throughout a gig. I also find that the stages we play overseas are generally quite large and I often find the board a long way from a mains outlet. It reduces the amount of cabling to trip over or come unplugged.
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Anyone bought anything from Musicians Friend in US?
Twigman replied to Twigman's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1381915501' post='2245253'] Did you pay the import duty up front? If not, an unpleasant surprise may await you; or if you did pay it, maybe an even more unpleasant surprise! [/quote] Yes VAT and duty paid upfront. No bill on delivery. I have imported plenty of stuff from USA but never before paid the VAT and duty upfront like this. It works. One thing I will say though is that Musicians Friend/Borderfree (the International shippers) could improve their communications significantly. -
Anyone bought anything from Musicians Friend in US?
Twigman replied to Twigman's topic in General Discussion
Well it has arrived. I am now the proud owner of a Gig Skinz DGMS small mixer/utility bag so I can carry my Shuttel 9.2 around in style and comfort. Couldn't find any in UK - the DBMS yes but not the more nicely (IMHO) finished DGMS. Paid a few quid over the odds 9 days end to end. -
OK couldn't wait - I've just ordered one. Review to follow once I've charged it, fitted it and exhausted it.
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Anyone got one yet? I see they've been out a month now. I am wondering how long they last, how durable they seem and how long they take to charge? At £89 it seems frightfully dear for what is merely a rechargeable battery Anyone?
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What about a pedaltrain nano?
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Anyone bought anything from Musicians Friend in US?
Twigman replied to Twigman's topic in General Discussion
so that's a "No" then is it? I see - yet again I am the guinea pig pioneer.... -
Anyone have experience of using MOTU Express 128 or Micro Lite?
Twigman replied to JapanAxe's topic in Other Instruments
I have used a MOTU MTP-AV USB which is basically a 128Express with added clock capabilities and it is more than capable. -
I have I placed an order last Monday and immediately got an email back stating: [quote] [size=3]Your MusiciansFriend.com order has been confirmed. Keep this email for your records. It contains your order number and should be referenced for any customer support. When your order ships from Borderfree, our international fulfillment provider, we will send you another email containing a link to track your shipment online. If you do not receive an email confirming shipment within 5 days, please contact us at [url="http://mf.custhelp.com/app/ask/p/26."]http://mf.custhelp.com/app/ask/p/26.[/url] Your payment method will be charged according to the items being shipped. A transaction from [b]BF*MUSICIANSFRIEND[/b] will appear on your billing statement, along with the city of the Borderfree billing exchange office for your region. If you have any questions, please call us 7 days a week, from 4:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. PST (11 a.m. - 6 a.m. GMT) at +1-801-501-8110 or email us at [url="http://mf.custhelp.com/app/ask/p/26"]http://mf.custhelp.com/app/ask/p/26[/url] and we will gladly respond within 24 hours. Thank you for choosing MusiciansFriend.com. [/quote][/size] [size=4]That was last Monday 7th [/size] [size=4]I've heard nothing so today i contacted them and this is what they said[/size] [size=1][quote] [/size] Thank you for your recent inquiry. Your order was shipped to the international processing center of our partner BorderFree, who will be sending the order to you. It left our facility on October 8. On average, it takes four to six business days to process at the international facility and will then be shipped directly to you via DHL Express. As soon as it ships from the international processing center, we will send you an email with the tracking information. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions or concerns, or if you are not completely satisfied with the service you have received from us today. We appreciate your feedback. We appreciate you choosing Musician's Friend. Have a great day![/quote] [size=4]So now the 5 days becomes 6 business days......how tedious is this? I thought US customer service was supposed to be exemplary? This is frustrating and quite shocking to me.[/size] [size=4]I expect emails when they say I will get emails[/size] [size=4]- am I being unreasonable? Why would it take them so long anyway?[/size] [size=4]Anyone any experience with Musician's Friend and will i ever get my order?[/size]
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My vote goes to the Tokai TFL1 Flanger I had onme of the 80s but I seem to have lost it.
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My Warmoth P with P-Retro
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[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1378658534' post='2202875'] Strangely enough, nothing at present. I must be ill. [/quote] What he said. There must be something wrong with me.