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    [quote name='interpol52' timestamp='1465681788' post='3070236'] Bruno Mars. Not my usual taste but a great bassline. See above for why! [/quote] Never heard of him.
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    Never heard of it. Who's it by?
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    I've seen this before & it's superb - better than any Yes version I've ever heard.
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    [quote name='project_c' timestamp='1465502613' post='3068881'] maybe you need to look at finding something new to learn. Transcribe a difficult line, or a solo, or learn a new technique which will make your bass sound different. [/quote] Nah, I always hated learning stuff even when I was interested in playing. I played for 37 years & never transcribed anything, if something was too difficult I just didn't bother with it. I've pretty much got rid of all my gear now anyway.
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    [quote name='project_c' timestamp='1465289039' post='3066727'] If on the other hand I pick up the same bass... after eating a massive dinner... that inevitably leads to GAS. [/quote] I always find eating a massive dinner leads to GAS... i agree with boredom being a trigger for GAS. I haven't picked up a guitar or bass for more than a minute or two since last September. I have no desire whatsoever to do anything musical but this has left a massive & very boring hole in my life. Despite not wanting to play I am still spending hours every day looking at Ebay & the for sale ads on here. No sense to it whatsoever.
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    [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1465496530' post='3068812'] There is no such thing as bad music, just opinion. [/quote] You've never heard anything I've written, it's f***ing terrible.
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    Best bass amp I ever owned was one of these, superb little combo.
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    [quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1465344926' post='3067475'] If he didn't rate his band then why not just fire them? My admiration for Rich just went down. [/quote] Apparently he used to fire his bands all the time, then re-hire them again. There's an interesting chapter about working with Buddy Rich in Tony Levin's excellent book "Beyond The Bass Clef".
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    This is something you really need to get expert advice on, rather than opinions from people on a bass forum. Even if something has worked for somebody with the same condition it doesn't mean that it will work for you.
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    [quote name='KerryLambert' timestamp='1465221108' post='3066238'] I hate to say it but you're asking way too much money. These commonly sell for a heck of a lot less than this. This is the sort of price you'd expect to pay at a vintage bass shop after being professionally serviced and set up. Not from a private sale. [/quote] It's not really done to say stuff like this on peoples sales threads. If you feel you have to make comments like this best do it by PM.
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    [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1465034518' post='3064786'] Take a break, don`t sell your gear, and unless you like watching live bands don`t even go and see any. Let your love of music come back to you naturally. It will. How long is different for all of us. I did similar in the early 90s, took about 5 years out. Didn`t play, didn`t buy any music, didn`t watch any bands, had nothing to do with it. Then on an impulse bought a guitar and have been in bands ever since. [/quote] This is pretty much exactly what I'm doing now, apart from the fact that I have sold my gear. Stopped going to see bands last September, and even though I used to love going to gigs I'm not missing it at all. Hardly if ever listen to music these days either, and when I do I don't really get anything from it. Not really expecting the music spark to reignite if I'm honest but never say never.
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    Couldn't be any worse than the original Hofner ones.
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    [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1464785602' post='3062481'] I can think of a number of bands which split thus having two, three sometimes even four Bands using the same name. Not sure it's the public that benefit from this. [/quote] Then it's up to the public to vote with their feet & wallets. If they're willing to keep paying to see these bands then you can't blame the bands for cashing in.
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    Is she used to playing a real piano? If so neither of them will give her the feel she's used to. The NP12 is a good little keyboard for the money though, and it's very light too so easy to carry if that's important. It's also got built-in speakers so she wouldn't have to lug an amp to singing lessons. I was looking at one the other week, but in the end I've decided I'll probably go for a second hand older model Kurzweil (something like a PC88) which can be had for the same money if you're lucky & will be miles better sound & playability wise. It will weigh a ton & need an amp though...
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    Jimmy Haslip not playing with them anymore?
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    Nice!
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    Gretsch G6118T-FSR-GLD Anniversary guitar for sale. WITHDRAWN FROM SALE Immaculate condition, complete with Gretsch hardshell case, extra bridge (Space Control), truss rod key, Gretsch vintage style leather strap, certificate & all other usual Gretsch case candy as shown in the photos. The guitar was made in 2014 as part of a limited run of 12 gold finished Anniversary models for Cream City, a music store in the USA. This guitar is number 3 of 12. Absolutely stunning guitar, much nicer than the Brian Setzer Hotrod I used to own. I'm just not playing it though & it's a bit of an extravagance to just keep under the bed. As it's a hollow body guitar I would prefer not to post it as risk of damage is too great. I will happily deliver it by train within reasonable distance for the price of the train fare though. I will also be going to London in the next month & probably Glasgow & Edinburgh in August too if that's any use to anyone. Asking £1,400 ono. Payment will need to be by cash on collection, or by cheque or bank transfer as I don't have a Paypal account. Not looking for any trades. [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0343_zpsenx7jz0w.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0345_zpswslq9s0a.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0346_zpswpgyicap.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0347_zpsjufq0rjc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0348_zpshtzuar23.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0349_zpsh2xsuxlg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0344_zpssphxm28h.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0342_zpsu2xpkgzb.jpg.html"][/url]
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    [quote name='blue' timestamp='1464363771' post='3058890'] I've only seen that type of response with bands that are famous. Blue [/quote] Really? When my old band got back together for a one off reunion gig in 2005 we had a load of old fans there who were down the front, jumping around like lunatics & singing all the words to our old songs with us.
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    How about these? http://4lab.co.uk
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    [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1464265788' post='3058012'] It would be quite a.... Journey [/quote] I see what you did there...
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    Such a shame this isn't closer to me. I'd actually think about coming out of retirement for this, they are great songs to play. Good luck finding someone.
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    [quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1464262194' post='3057981'] The main thing that devalues the historic brands like Fender, Gibson and Rickenbacker is their own inability to apply meaningful consistent quality control to their products IMHO. [/quote] Absolutely.
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    B.C.Rich Porn

    RhysP replied to Lorne's topic in Gear Gallery

    [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1464033685' post='3056010'] OMG! That there is my dream bass!! [/quote] I shall let you know if & when I decide to sell it.
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    B.C.Rich Porn

    RhysP replied to Lorne's topic in Gear Gallery

    Lorne's BC Rich Porn thread hasn't been updated for a while, so... Having recently sold my last bass & a few other musical items I had a bit of spare cash knocking about when a friend of mine that collects vintage BC Rich guitars put me onto this, a 1979/80 Mockingbird Standard. It's in superb condition,with none of the knocks & chips on the "pointy bits" that are pretty much par for the course with old Rich's. Nice subtle bit of birds eye in the maple wings too. Frets were in a pretty bad way, so I took it in for a fret dress & it's as good as new. I have to admit I bought it largely for sentimental/nostalgic reasons as I used to drool over these when I first started playing. I also worked in a music shop in the early 80s that stocked them, so I've played a lot of old Rich guitars & basses but, apart from an STIII guitar in the late 80s, I've never owned one. It's just as good as I remembered, build quality & playability are up there with the very best basses I've owned. I haven't enjoyed owning a bass as much as this one for a LONG time. [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0275_zpspfilhiab.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0277_zpsb13nc6yg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0281_zpszyotqdln.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0283_zpsedsqkn46.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0272_zpsifippiqx.jpg.html"][/url]
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    WD40. You could also try heating it as the expansion of the metal might help loosen it.
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