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[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1343839718' post='1756160'] I've followed this thread and I have to say as a totally impartial bystander that I certainly don't interpret Alex's attitude in any of this to be 'offensive'! You may well not like Alex's cabs or Alex for all I know but IMHO Alex has stepped forward and taken his time to explain the science behind his views and opinions. [/quote] I agree entirely. I'll even go further and say that there almost appears to be an agenda behind the thread.

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1343837781' post='1756110'] Music you play through RealPlayer, duh! [/quote] Oh, RealPlayer you say! [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1343837781' post='1756110'] You might be out of luck there... [/quote] Well, one can live in hope. Hope is a good thing and maybe the best of things* *pinched from the Shawshank Redemption

What is REAL music anyway? I'd rather watch the Voice on the beeb to be honest. Great show. Well...it's probably as much to do with the fact I've got a crush on Jessie J

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1343813616' post='1755486'] The funny thing is, 99.9 % of the people on here wouldn't have thought anything about various speakers, designs, layouts whatever unless somebody else had planted that idea in their head. Seriously, how many people on here have gone to a gig and gone, yup, that bass players sound is really letting him down due to his use of XYZ speaker cab? [/quote] I suppose in much the same way people tend to take an analgesia, for example paracetamol, instead of drilling holes in their heads to relieve a headache. Because someone with more knowledge put that idea in their head. [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1343823376' post='1755742'] I'd love to know what venues you guys are playing. Drumkit and available space normally dictates where you are going. Yes, place your amp in the ideal space but that will probably fck up the stage plan for everybody else. OK, soundcheck. Sounds great. Now the previously empty room fills with people. What happens? Yes, your sound completely changes. Do you guys actually leave your bedrooms? [/quote] You may have missed this in one of AC's earlier posts. Consistency I think is the key word. [quote]Good polar response means your cab sounds more consistent from venue to venue. Poor polar response means that in acoustically dead rooms your cab will sound more dull than in an acoustically live room. So if you soundcheck and get the perfect tone without the audience present, once the room fills up your tone will be too dull and boomy. A cab with good polar response will sound much more consistent in different room acoustics because the direct sound is much more similar to the reflected sound.[/quote]

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1343815376' post='1755533'] What happened to MySpace? [/quote] It died. [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1343816076' post='1755549'] What will the winning band get? "The band that claims top spot will be signed up to our record label. We will then record their track, film their music video and release their single into the UK charts. We have our sights firmly set on getting one of these bands to the 2012 Christmas number 1 spot." [url="http://www.wtamusic.com/"]http://www.wtamusic.com/[/url] [/quote] Hmmm. Sounds a bit like X-Factor, just on a much smaller scale.

[quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1343761183' post='1754877'] That was a Gas bill... [/quote] I definitely need my eyes tested then

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1343760376' post='1754852'] Oh yes, I'm well-known for being reassuring and putting people at their ease. What I meant was, I doubt anything is wrong with it - as you well know! [/quote] Do apologise, for some reason, only known to the hidden recesses of my brain, I read "nothing amiss" as something amiss. I am an arse. I'll freely admit I must make an appointment with the opticians, a reminder letter turned up the other day.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1343759708' post='1754834'] Personally I would get someone in the know to have a quick look just in case there's a manufacturing fault or some other problem with the truss rod. But then I'm a worrier, anyway.[b] I wouldn't be surprised if there was nothing amiss[/b]. [/quote] Excellently put, that'll poor the OP at ease

I've read this entire thread and have yet to work out why I've done so. I've not the faintest idea about the world of endorsements and the likelihood of me being endorsed is sooooooooooooo small

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1343687711' post='1753845'] Yeah, the sustain is really nice. [b]As one of its former owners you wouldn't happen to know what the string gauge is/was[/b]? It's a heavier gauge than the .38 - .98 on my Overwater but I do like it. Just as easy to play as the lighter gauge and more thump to it. I may even put the heavier gauge on my Overwater but I'll wait until I can afford a new setup for it at the same time. I wasn't sure about the chunkiness of the neck before I bought it but it's quite nice. The neck width is nice and small (like my Bass Collections actually) but the extra thickness just really helps give it a solid feel. And this is from a guy who adores thin necks. [/quote] If the ball end of the strings are colour coded then they'll be Fender 7150ML Pure Nickel Roundwounds. Gauge 100, 80, 65, 45. I think

The thing I noticed about this particular bass (I bought it from then sold it back to Wayne) is the ludicrous amount of sustain it has. I swear if you pluck the E string and just let it ring out it'll keep going for a week or more It's a belting bass. I just couldn't get on with the chunky neck, gave my hand cramp.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1343591302' post='1752505'] I have a slightly different approach to the ones already mentioned - if I can't play something after about 10 minutes I just give up & don't bother with it ever again. [/quote] [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1343593108' post='1752533'] I tend to have a toddler-esque temper tantrum... Then slow it down, practice it in batches of 4 bars, then add them together, if I still,can't get it, I have a bigger toddler type tantrum and sulk [/quote] [quote name='Blademan_98' timestamp='1343593792' post='1752546'] I just play root notes until the band drop the song because it sounds rubbish......... [/quote] These are quality responses which I very much like

[quote name='mr bassie' timestamp='1343563105' post='1752063'] this may be an increadibly stupid question - when the bass is active the red light is on right? [/quote] If the switch is in the active position then the red light will be on.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1343427740' post='1750826'] If only I liked punk/rock......! [/quote] This is the problem in life, I like punk/rock but don't live in Dorset, whereas you live in Dorset but don't like aforementioned genre Would have a go at this but I live toooooooooo far away.

I ignore our drummer, he's sh*t

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1343251961' post='1747956'] Whether or not you like the band or what Hooky played, you have to admit he made people rethink about the role of the bass guitar in pop/rock. [/quote] Probably not. If you liked him you probably tried to emulate or copy him. If you didn't, you ignored him, wrote him off as a useless bass player and lumped him in with the bloke from U2. His influence on pop/rock has been minor at best.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1343250381' post='1747897'] The great thing about joy division was that they ignored all the conventional instrumental roles. Just because you play an instrument that is traditionally associated with producing low notes doesn't mean you have to stick to them. [/quote] I always assumed Hook played high on his G string because he didn't have the faintest idea what could be done on the rest of the fretboard.

Joy Division, punks very own jazz/fusion. f***ing awful, always were. Most overrated band to come out of the second, new wave whatever thing punk stuff.

Bought Dave's GK Backline 600 Great bloke. All arranged quickly and a deal done as deals should be, in a pub with pints and a chat.

Listened to the tracks on YouTube. Won't bother again, little uninspiring and a bit lacking tbh.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1342969013' post='1743242'] If I bought something I wasn't pleased with on here, I would politely take it up with the seller and see if some sort of compromise could be achieved... in my experience most people on here are pretty reasonable. [b]In my view there is only one definition of the term 'mint', which is: unworn, undamaged, in perfect condition, brand-new and factory-fresh. 'Mint' with a few dings and scratches is NOT mint, IMHO. Contradiction in terms[/b]. [/quote] Spot on. I saw an Ibanez sr600 in a music shop a few weeks ago described as in excellent condition. As it is the newest model which have only been out for 6 months or so I would have expected it to be without a mark. To me it was in bloody awful condition considering it's limited age, having quite a few marks on the body, and I didn't even look closely at it.. I thought the description took the piss. If that was excellent then my Sr300 would be pristine, neigh untouched.

Having read several threads on these amps I'd have to say I wouldn't buy one. Not particularly because of the fuss over what the true 'watt' rating it has but the overall impression to me is it's loud if you want to honk. I do not wish to honk.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1342868845' post='1742055'] You have to have one or they won't let you play. [/quote] I'll remember this important info. Thank you.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1342868481' post='1742046'] The bassist & drummer will be expected to play an endless 12 bar progression whilst an array of middle aged guitarists play completely uninspired (& uninspiring) pentatonic solos over it. Most of these guitarists will be wearing t-shirts with pictures of eagles or wolves on them & a waistcoat over the top of it. There will also usually be a fat bald bloke who gets up and plays a harmonica REALLY badly. It's hell on earth. [/quote] This has always been my suspicion and why I've always steered well clear of them and no intention of going to one in the near future. This may change when in my advancing years, and I don't own a waistcoat yet.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1342855090' post='1741840'] I've jammed Blues (pick a key + tempo and feel, then start playing), original material (if someone has a riff/lick/idea build around that) and covers (everyone knows the song structure and hopefully the words so just start playing after the count and see where it goes) and t[b]bh my definition of 'jamming' is that not everyone present has learned what they were supposed to learn for said get-together![/b] [/quote] So the bass player will be thinking it's a practice as they've learnt their stuff and everyone else will be winging it