Marvin

I can't even get in a band around my way. Everyone cleared off years ago. Also time, I've got 3 young children and my job knackers me out. Struggle to fit anything in. I was going to sit down tonight and noodle but didn't get around to it, just couldn't be bothered.

Cut up an organ donor card once to use as a pick. Didn't really work though, lacked rigidity.

[quote name='alanbass1' post='797874' date='Apr 6 2010, 06:38 PM']They do - you can just see it in the posts![/quote] Are these 'posts' similar to taro cards?

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[quote name='Clarky' post='796985' date='Apr 5 2010, 09:49 PM']The voice of reason, as ever, OTPJ Mind you, what are you doing playing basses without proper heads? [/quote] Proper heads? It's worse than that, they've got no heads! What nonsense. Although, I do miss my old B2A

I'm going to go against the tide, as like ThisNameIsTaken. Personally I think they look vile. Bass version of bling, unnecessary and unpleasant.

[quote name='purpleblob' post='796840' date='Apr 5 2010, 06:58 PM']Welcome. Take heart as today's crappy basses are a damn site better than the crappy basses I played as a kid Listen if it's playable and keeps you learning, practising and enjoying yourself then it's a good bass. Anyway, welcome.[/quote] Very true. Welcome to basschat

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[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='796903' date='Apr 5 2010, 08:19 PM']Peanuts, outside, now.[/quote] Apparently there are no muscles in your fingers, I'm afraid it is all tendons etc. However, I didn't realise how much muscle memory can effect you until I had a physio appointment a few weeks back. 20 years ago I damaged my knee to the extent I couldn't use it for about 3 weeks. Because in that time the muscles weren't used properly, and subsequently after an operation to repair the damage, they had 'forgotten' how to work as they should. This was not aided by my complete neglect of the initial physio I should have done. The physio a few weeks back made me do an exercise where I could feel the difference between my knees, it was very strange. So it's not good or bad, it just is.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='795924' date='Apr 4 2010, 07:24 PM']For me it's 'Boston Rag'. Thankfully we have dropped it (for now). I would guess 'Mustang Sally' would be high on the list? I'm curious to know what songs you hate in your set list but never want to admit to the band.[/quote] One would have expected Mustang Sally to have been earlier than the 4th post though

[quote name='Musicman69' post='795691' date='Apr 4 2010, 01:35 PM']Yes Mr Marvin, its in Fm The scale uses C# for that 'gypsy' sound... nice![/quote] Thanks mate, I thought my bass had gone seriously out of tune and the intonation was up the spout or something. Thanks again.

I've blagged a copy of that big white bass tab book off of someone and was looking at Dream On by Aerosmith. According to the notation it's in Fsharp minor. Play it against the copy of Dream On I've got it sounds out. So would I be right in assuming that in actual fact it's in Fminor? Does anyone know?

[quote name='Tinman' post='795202' date='Apr 3 2010, 06:53 PM']Right Nige, that's done it. I'm off to find me a bonfire. Brilliant mate. Pete[/quote] I think it's the fact that Nigel managed to record it whilst waiting for his good lady to get ready to go out. A) it would have taken me more than one attempt even if I knew how to play it and Mrs silddx cannot be like my wife who constantly badgers me for an opinion on what she should wear, hence no time to do anything let alone record a vid You'll have to tell us your secret mate.

[quote name='Hamster' post='794941' date='Apr 3 2010, 11:40 AM']Oh, it was you who came from the escort agency the other night - nice dress! Same time next week?[/quote] [quote name='skankdelvar' post='795142' date='Apr 3 2010, 05:20 PM']No worries. 8:30pm - 8:35pm, Wednesday, £45.00 cash or trade for a gigbag.[/quote]

[quote name='silddx' post='795170' date='Apr 3 2010, 06:19 PM']Ha ha! Thanks mate.[/quote] Hope that's not a bad Ha ha!

[quote name='Craigmartini' post='795141' date='Apr 3 2010, 05:20 PM']Hey, lots of cool stuff on this thread so far! I have added your myspace pages to my page @: [url="http://www.myspace.com/craigmartinibass"]www.myspace.com/craigmartinibass[/url] Also, here is one of my bands "The Alter Boys": [url="http://www.myspace.com/alterboys216"]www.myspace.com/alterboys216[/url] Craig[/quote] Yeah, it's my bass twin. This guy is sheer brilliance personified. I hadn't listened to the Alter Boys material before Craig, it's got to be the most diverse stuff I've ever listened to. Might see if I can grab a copy. Cheers Rich

[quote name='JimBobTTD' post='795040' date='Apr 3 2010, 01:33 PM']It has been quite a while since I posted here. I still pretty much look the same, but nonetheless...here is a photo of my Ibanez bass in all her beauty on stage, 6th March 2010, being played and held by me. I'm having a bit of a bad hair day, but my playing was on top form that night so I'm happy.[/quote] That is a gorgeous looking bass. Just that.

[quote name='silddx' post='795152' date='Apr 3 2010, 05:44 PM']Here's a go at Tempus Fugit by Yes. A few mistakes here and there. I recorded it yesterday while waiting for mrs silddx to get ready before going to the Fat Duck with some friends, more of which later .. [/quote] Dammed fine playing. I don't know the Tempus Fugit, so if there are mistakes I wouldn't notice them anyway. Nice to see a vid where someone's getting into what they're playing, and appropriately attired as well. One thing that did stand out was the lovely core tone of that Corvette.

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If it's a brand new instrument then I would expect it to be mint, as with anything else I buy brand new. No scratches, no dings no nothing. I will however like to try before I buy. Second hand you have to expect wear and tear and would hope the price reflected that. As for relic'd basses, I probably wouldn't buy one, it's a bit like buy those jeans that have had holes put in them, it just strikes me as a little bizarre.

I will sit in the corner with the dunces hat if someone would please tell me what this thread is about. Yes I am thick. Just pleeeeeaaaaaassssse tell me.

Talk to Uncle Marvin Bilbo, what seems to be your problem with this piece?? Like I'd know.