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[quote name='BottomEndian' post='542418' date='Jul 16 2009, 05:05 PM']That's a job description? [/quote] I thought maybe Urb was after a new pair of trainers [url="http://www.tp.edu.sg/ezines/intempo/nov04/alumni2.htm"]Mark Ong[/url]

I guess you're not talking about Mark Ong the shoe customiser then...

I haven't - not sure I like that shape, looks a bit shark-like. I expect BigRedX will be along to tell you what it's like though as it is his

[quote name='WalMan' post='542016' date='Jul 16 2009, 10:28 AM']Instruments, amps etc (things that have an expected life longer than a couple of years) are capital items against which you can claim...[/quote] For some people you might be able to add strings to that list All good advice (and it sounds like you worked for them more recently than me, but I remember those estimated assessments).

I think I am going to add this thread to my "banned sites" list

[quote name='urb' post='541095' date='Jul 15 2009, 10:58 AM']Exactly - Bireli was a child prodigy and has always had sick chops - the clip is of him age 13 (albeit on a slighty out of tune guitar) his playing is just crazy - but his Jaco bass stuff is IMHO one of closest most sincere 'impressions' of JP anyone has ever done - and yes he was close to Jaco for many years and obviously absorbed all his phrasing and technique first hand;[/quote] That's the one Amazing stuff, I think I had just bought my first acoustic at that age

[quote name='dunetune_jazz' post='540900' date='Jul 15 2009, 01:19 AM']I also noticed a couple of fretless Jazz Basses pop up now for sale .... makes me want one real bad[/quote] Me too! Keep thinking about picking up one of those Squier VMJs just to play around on

[quote name='coasterbass' post='540564' date='Jul 14 2009, 06:06 PM']Good point. I probably should have read the guidelines before! £5 says you've tried to work out what the non-bargainous item is![/quote] There will be lots of people scouring the "For Sale" section right now!

[quote name='hubrad' post='540556' date='Jul 14 2009, 06:01 PM']However, if it was an Ebay listing, seems anything would be fair! [/quote] very true!

+1 From the guidelines (which was pointed out by a mod in a thread yesterday): "5. If you believe the price of the item is too cheap/expensive, then please PM the seller as to why. Do not ridicule or undermine the seller by posting how much you think it's worth or how much it can be gotten for elsewhere, the laws of supply and demand will determine if the item sells at that price."

Great to deal with you Rich - a gentleman

There do seem to be a few black Ricks on ebay at the moment, but this [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/All-Original-Vintage-1968-Rickenbacker-4005-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ180382367642"]All Original Vintage 1968 Rickenbacker 4005 Bass Guitar[/url] seems to be the most expensive (but not black).

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='540467' date='Jul 14 2009, 04:55 PM']It's got a Precision neck and body, and Rickenbacker electronics. Ergo, Prick. S.P.[/quote] Good grief - I just showed my wife that pic and she worked it out! (the loud bang was me falling on the floor)

[quote name='Linus27' post='540470' date='Jul 14 2009, 04:57 PM']I'm more worried about why the bass is so high up and why it has one extra string. So so wrong Am I the only one who fell for the whole, rock and roll, get in a band, get drunk, strap your bass around your waist, look sexy, get in a fight, look cool and pull lots of chicks approach to bass playing? [/quote] The bass has to be that high as his lead isn't long enough to reach up to the amp otherwise And what do you mean fell for? Isn't it going to happen?

[quote name='dunetune_jazz' post='539891' date='Jul 13 2009, 11:27 PM']Simply amazing...... look really nice off youboob on my plasma..... [/quote] really must get the right lead to connect mine!

Someone like the landlord who pays money out to others would be able to claim that as a legitimate business expense. However, if requested (and it sounds as though he has) he would be required to prove the expense by giving details of who the money was paid to. That money would count as your income, but there are a number of things that you would be able to claim against that income to reduce any tax liability. They won't necessarily come after you (depends sometimes on whether they just have details of a single payment to you or more than that). What they might do is send you a tax return to see if you declare the income. [i]Speaking as someone who a) used to work for the inland revenue a long time ago, and b ) a musician who earned a bit and got found out in the same way (after I left their employment and also many years ago!).[/i]

Haven't heard all of it, but some of these tracks are on Spotify. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001KQXAT6"]Stuttgart Aria[/url] - an album by BL and JP.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='539844' date='Jul 13 2009, 10:48 PM']I couldn't possibly say where because I have also had great service in there - especially when they've seen the colour of my money. But I am sure you know.[/quote] True - and I have had good service there as well. Unfortunately not in the bass department which I know is not the case for all. I must have been unlucky

[quote name='dunetune_jazz' post='539842' date='Jul 13 2009, 10:47 PM']Makes me want to take up the gitar ..... naaaaa [/quote] I've been playing just acoustic guitar for the last few years. Makes me glad I've come back to bass! Just been watching some of his other stuff. There was one where he was aged 13 playing the Montreux Jazz festival. He was out of tune, but still pretty amazing.

Saw this a little while ago - he is pretty good - must see if he is on Spotify. He toured with Jaco and something obviously rubbed off. Love the sound of it but it is so far away from what I can do it isn't one of those things that makes me want to give up thankfully. Almost like another instrument Edit: and a Jazz bass without the scratchplate - wonder where he got that idea

[quote name='odub' post='539625' date='Jul 13 2009, 07:47 PM']I do not mind a pink bass, infact there was something pink and expensive on here not so long ago that was super, super nice[/quote] Very true - I remember it and I believe it has been on ebay recently (though IIRC it was the wrong shade of pink). But for some reason I just picture a 12-year old who wants to form a metal band with his mates and gets given this by his mum

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='539622' date='Jul 13 2009, 07:44 PM']One assistant was having a quick slap before handing me the bass and was boosting all the mid and treble and cutting the bass. I said 'Shall I give you a clue or shall I just set the tone myself?' He says 'Clue? What clue?' and I say 'Old school, Motown'. There's a pause during which he stares at me. Then he hands me the bass and walks off. I'm sure he was thinking 'Why is this old person in a guitar shop without his children?'.[/quote] Which shop was that? Or can I guess it was the same one where I get the same sort of looks

[quote name='lemmywinks' post='539612' date='Jul 13 2009, 07:39 PM']"Father, why do you hate me?" Our old guitarist's missus had one of these, she used to bring it to gigs for me to use as a spare. Hers had Hello Kitty stickers on it....[/quote]