Marvin

Welcome. And if you're wandering silddx does look like his avatar in real life, and yes I am a small round robot

[quote name='The Funk' post='746680' date='Feb 15 2010, 11:18 PM']You have to take that interview with a pinch of salt. Herbie Hancock IS a virtuoso! And I don't think he's saying that Chick Corea, as a virtuoso, doesn't know what music is all about. [b]I think what he's getting at is that you can't practice creating art, and that when are creating art, you can't be an automaton who simply reproduces his practice regime.[/b][/quote] That would make particular sense.

I bought one in the middle of last year. It was either the SR300 or a Squire VMJ and for me I feel I made the right choice. The VMJ gets a very good write up, however for me personally the SR300 suits me and my playing better. For the money it's feels like a lot of instrument. The whole bass is thin to the point of anorexia and as another thread here points out the body is potentially a modern classic. Tone and stuff, you can make it sound fat, modern and bright or growl like a grizzly. It is very versatile. And thats without changing the EQ on the bass but leaving them flat and leaving the work to your fingers and the amp. The only thing I'd sell it for is an SR500 or a second hand Warwick Corvette. Generally I'm a happy bunny.

You're all on drugs, disgraceful.

[quote name='silddx' post='746520' date='Feb 15 2010, 09:03 PM']Clever aren't they! Dealt with diplomatically and routinely. Think I would have wanted to [b]get all Malcolm Tucker [/b]on his ass.[/quote] Is that rhyming slang?

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='746456' date='Feb 15 2010, 08:23 PM']It was at a gig that I learned that I should have practised. [/quote] I'm nominating that as quote of the thread.

Welcome [quote name='deaver' post='745310' date='Feb 14 2010, 09:34 PM']Allo, Mike Welcome, three basses already, will have you up to six this time next year[/quote] Apparently 3 basses is the min requirement if you are married or attached in any way i.e a ratio of 3:1. Must be true Beedster told me, and reprimanded me for only having the one bass. The shame of it. So come on there is work to be done.

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='746362' date='Feb 15 2010, 07:38 PM']"Amazing work, Inspector Hamster! How did you solve the mystery?" cried Captain Bexhill. Hamster lit his pipe and settled back in the high-winged leather armchair. A quiet smile crossed his face. "My dear Bexhill, it was obvious to the very meanest intelligence from the start of this sordid affair. I immediately knew it was one person masquerading as two separate individuals from the clues sprinkled liberally in my path". Hamster leaned forward, jabbing his pipe at Bexhill to emphasise each point "First - [i]no-one ever saw them both in the room at the same time[/i]. Secondly - [i]both Jimmy and Maddude were left-handed [/i]- I call your attention to the incident with the butter dish. Yet the postings were obviously the work of [i]a right handed man[/i]. It confirmed that both personas - jimmy [i]and[/i] maddude - were false. It was clearly the work of a third party". Hamster paused to savour his Battenberg cake. Brushing the crumbs from his moustache, he resumed his exposition. "Finally we come to the acrostic concealed in Maddude's RIP post. That was the clincher. Why not read it for yourself." Bexhill furrowed his brow in concentration, his lips moving as he deciphered the simple code. Reaching the end, he sat back in his chair, a look of horror in his eyes. "But! But!" he sputtered. "Exactly so" rejoindered Hamster, ringing the bell for tea. [i]And this is what Captain Bexhill read:[/i] *[/quote] I've said it before, he's a bloody genius. [quote name='Doddy' post='746374' date='Feb 15 2010, 07:43 PM']I only have one word to say Dick. Good job to the mods for sorting it out sharpish.[/quote] I'm offended when people use the 'modified' version of my real name as a slur on others Richard. (just kidding)

[quote name='Linus27' post='746329' date='Feb 15 2010, 07:17 PM']Yep, also feel a bit of a mug but hay ho, we are all helpful souls here and never thought something like this could happen here, especially as something as sick and low as claiming a suicide. I really wonder what was going through his head to make him want to pull such a sick stunt. Baffles me. Congrats to the mods, admin team and anyone else involved. Sterling job and yes, this forum really is the best I know thanks to you guys.[/quote] +1. Although a little sad that all the intrigue is now over That said, he's either a conniving git or needs help, who knows.

That's not fair

[quote name='Bass-ic' post='746201' date='Feb 15 2010, 06:12 PM']Hmm, has anyone [b]established any facts[/b] at all yet. there has been talk ofmocking PM's. Are the Mods able to access Pm's to see if this was true. I think whoever was doing the mocking should probably be asked to speak up. why etc. Am curious to the outcome of this.[/quote] Come come now this is the age of the modern media, let us not allow facts to get in the way of a good story. Whatever next The Daily Mail would go out of business if it just stuck to facts!

If it's not worth practising I may as well sell up now, as I will always be sh1t!

[quote name='MythSte' post='746119' date='Feb 15 2010, 05:06 PM']You can sit on my shoulders? [i](tries to muster a joke about two mindless heads between your legs)[/i][/quote] Ta!

Could I possibly reserve a seat at the front? I do so much hate it when I always get stuck behind the tall bloke and can't see what's going on.

And in true rolling news style, we shall ask our correspondent if there is anything new to report despite the fact we all know that there is nothing new to report. Just make sure he gets a cup of tea. And if anything does 'pop up' make sure you cover it up quickly.

Do you do long distance visits Jake? To say the remote south west. Could do with some inspiration myself.

Welcome back.

Welcome

Welcome to BC. I'm another old fart who struggles to keep up with all these new genres and sub genres

[quote name='chris_b' post='745463' date='Feb 15 2010, 01:15 AM']What about The Brand New Heavies?[/quote] Very much prefer Brand New Heavies to Jamiroquai. BNH have a much better sound going on. Learnt a few of their songs just before christmas, got some really nice grooves. And if you get stuck Stuart Clayton has transcribed the Brother Sister album. There is also the fact that the singer(s) in BNH is much preferable to JK, especially N'Dea Davenport

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='745289' date='Feb 14 2010, 09:17 PM']if the family have requested privacy it may not show up in the mainstream media? [b]If it is a scam it seems a bit elaborate just to fleece £3 each off a bunch of Basschaters? Unless there is more to it? [/b] However conjecture is not good, and +1 to waiting for the facts.[/quote] Would appear a little elaborate. Just have to wait and see.

[quote name='ped' post='745203' date='Feb 14 2010, 08:02 PM']Very easy to prove otherwise with a few simple answers. We'll see, I guess. Just doing our bit to protect the kind folk of BC from being misled and ripped off. Hamster is being entirely reasonable and sensitive, but as far as I know, he is still waiting. ped[/quote] I wouldn't be surprised if someone was trying to pull the wool over our eyes. It is after all a well known fact that bass players are some of the kindest and most generous people you are ever likely to come across. In all seriousness though, what Hamster has done is indicative of how the forum is run, and makes it what it is, a place to be proud of.

As well as being a great place - support, help, advice and humour - there's also some great music being created by members. I have over the last few days been listening to some of Sibob's, mythste, craigmartini and silddx's latest offerings just to name a few. Great stuff, as has been material from a lot of other members. I've actually downloaded (perfectly legal) sibob's and mythste's onto my iPod so I can look uber cool when people ask what is that you're listening to. As a boring old fart, I've got to at least try to keep up. So a big round of applause to Basschating people who are making beautiful music.

This may be in the wrong place, if so please move me on. I've been seriously (although not definitely) thinking about getting lessons, there's less fluff in the fluff tray of our tumble dryer than when I play. It may sound a dumb question, but are there any do's and don'ts when looking for a tutor? Any questions one should ask? We are after all a little different to guitarists , and thus have different needs. Or anything else you need to consider? Unfortunately there aren't many in my area, or there don't seem to be, so if anyone can recommend someone in the mid/north devon area that would also be helpful. Thanks Rich

If it is a scam, then it's pretty low. I have feeling we may never find out.