Marvin

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='1089689' date='Jan 14 2011, 07:02 PM']Yep, these were EVERYWHERE in the late 80s. And not very good if memory serves me correctly.[/quote] I seem to remember them being in most music shops. I always thought they looked alright but never even thought of buying one.

I'd go for it myself, but it's the bit about attending parties and functions that puts me off. Ever since the vasectomy it's like my get and go got up and left. And then there's the fact it's going to take up an awful lot of time, I struggle to keep the lawn mown and the car washed as it is. Oh and then I do like to make sure the kids are tucked up in bed before I go out of an evening, that could cause a few problems. No, I think I'll leave this one. Because after all I'm too old and more importantly I'm crap All the best with your search gentlemen.

I had a rummage around in the box my zoom came in and there's a quick start up guide to how to use Cubase, and it's much as Cheddatom outlines. And there's also the help section of the software itself/ Personally I'm too lazy to read instructions

Thank goodness for punk.

[quote name='silddx' post='1081417' date='Jan 7 2011, 07:01 PM']Ah thanks Colin![/quote] Stop using real names! Hamster has lost all his mystique for me now All the best with the gig. Cheers Marvin

[quote name='Spoombung' post='1080346' date='Jan 6 2011, 07:59 PM']I know what you mean. They do look like something like the Beckhams or even Michael Jackson, bless him, would have picked up on a shopping trip. Sort of Fabergé egg vibe...[/quote] I think you've hit it on the head there. Each to their own though, just not for me.

For me, just no. All that gold and glossy finishing, I'd always feel that if a Premiership footballer were to take up the bass this would be what he'd choose. *shudder*

I think I'd need all of them in all available colours.

[quote name='thunderbird13' post='1078304' date='Jan 5 2011, 10:11 AM']Over Christmas I tried brushing up on some technique and realised that I'd never really go to grips with playing ghost notes. After 2 practice sessions I still cant play them , it just feels so unnatural to not fully fret the note. Does anyone else struggle with these and are there any tips ?[/quote] You are not alone, I'm rubbish at ghost notes as well. I shall be reading any advice with extreme interest

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1077849' date='Jan 4 2011, 08:40 PM']Oops, sorry mate...got confused. [/quote] I bet you say that to all the punters.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1077822' date='Jan 4 2011, 08:27 PM']Wow, those drummers must be into him in a big way![/quote]

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1077836' date='Jan 4 2011, 08:33 PM']Thanks Marvin...didn't realise it was you. [/quote] Didn't you? Blimely, I must have been away longer than I thought [quote name='Pete Academy' post='1077836' date='Jan 4 2011, 08:33 PM']I always stress to the staff that emails need to be dealt with quickly. It doesn't always happen, especially if we're really busy or short-staffed, but I know it would piss me off, too.[/quote] And that's why you're a thoroughly decent chap. Treat others etc etc. Is the money in the post?

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1077476' date='Jan 4 2011, 04:31 PM']If it's someone round here (Pete Academy, maybe?) then the shop is excellent wih customer service and sells great stuff. An Ashdown MK500 combo for £500? Excellent! [/quote] That's the fella. Thoroughly decent chap.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='1077341' date='Jan 4 2011, 02:21 PM']I had something similar with "trim phones" which stemmed from a job I had when if it rang around 10.00 pm it was the night shift ringing to complain about something to me. It took me some time to hear a trim phone ring and not have my heart in my mouth![/quote] Part of my job was to find cover for people who went sick, my phone would only ring if someone was ringing in sick. Finding cover was a major headache.

All the best with this one mate. Anyone in the London area who doesn't attend at what is a stupendously low price for a ticket wants their bumps read.

[quote name='WalMan' post='1077232' date='Jan 4 2011, 12:57 PM']Always a good excuse to round up / add a bit more in the change [/quote] They've been adding a bit more than the increase in VAT. The stuff I was looking at would have increased maybe no more than £5 to £15, but has increased £50+. I know that January generally brings an increase in prices across the board (I got hit one year with building materials for an extension I was building) but, just but Perhaps there will be some heavy discounting in the coming months? Or is that me being cynical?

I personally have a phone phobia. I hate phones - this stems from a job I once had whereby if my personal line rang it was always a problem, hence I associate phones with problems. But I digress.

There was that as well

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1077187' date='Jan 4 2011, 12:17 PM']I've never really bothered with emailing shops, but I did buy my Ashdown MK500 amp from a shop called Academy of Sound. I ordered it online, but when I rang up to ask about the shipping they were very on the ball, excellent customer service. However, the top luthiers in the country like Rob Green, Alan Cringean and Jon Shuker are excellent at replying to emails with the answers you seek![/quote] Apparently there's a very nice man who works at the Academy of Sound . I tend to email as it's more convenient for me - by the time I'm back from work and the kids are asleep etc most shops are shut. Responding to customers in whatever form, promptly, makes a huge difference - I think The example you give of the top luthiers is a good one, part of their reputation is built on that personal touch I should imagine. (I'm guessing a bit now ) Having been someone on the other end who has had to say "I'll get back to you as soon as possible" as I've not had the info to hand, the surprise you get from a customer when you get back to them promptly always struck me as remarkable, and probably says a lot about the state of many companies attitude's.

[quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='1077188' date='Jan 4 2011, 12:17 PM']That's most of the battle. Not looking at it. [/quote] It's a terrible affliction [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='1077188' date='Jan 4 2011, 12:17 PM']Heard good things about the Rumble - let us know what it's like. [/quote] It'll be here on Friday (hopefully), I'll see if it makes the neighbourhood Rumble

Anyone else noticed some prices have rocketed. I've got a Fender Rumble 350 on its way to me. Before Christmas a lot of the well known online retailers were selling these weighty rocks for about £350. Now they're going for between £410 and £470ish. I've also noticed some of the Squier range of basses have seen a good £30 increase in price at some retailers. Just blimey! You may also notice that I don't look at expensive gear

I have on a couple occasions contacted music shops, in the southwest, via email, enquiring about whether they stocked certain items (a bass or an amp) or whether if they didn't stock it, if they could source it and if so how much. I have never received a reply. Which in these difficult times, so we are told, is to their detriment as I've gone elsewhere to buy what I've wanted. It would seem to me that some shops have an online presence but don't either know how to use it or it's potential. Come on guys, get with it please.

[quote name='JamieBenzies' post='1075953' date='Jan 3 2011, 12:54 AM']Me too, it's a lonely life for a bass player if you live near Dartmouth :'([/quote] Not much cop up here in North Devon either :-(

I seem to remember there being a tutorial that comes with it but I can't find it. Personally I find the whole the a complete mystery to the point of insane annoyance. It's probably the most user unfriendly software that I have installed on my computer.

[quote name='REDLAWMAN' post='1076073' date='Jan 3 2011, 09:45 AM']Marvin: not sure what you mean by MM's Bootcamp- did you mean to post a link? Thanks Pete; I've checked it out and there's some really helpful stuff there. Not sure what Tux & Guitar Pro are (PC software, I presume), but great material. Apologies Greyparrot for thread-jacking![/quote] Yes I did mean to post a link, sorry - my addled brain Here it is [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=78653"]Major Minor's Boot Camp - Creating a Walking Bass Line[/url] Tux and Guitar Pro are incredibly useful pieces of software I find. [url="http://tuxguitar.herac.com.ar/"]Tux Guitar [/url] especially with this site [url="http://www.911tabs.com/"]911 tabs[/url]