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[quote name='peteb' post='727946' date='Jan 28 2010, 06:43 PM']WTF - the point that I was trying to make is that most musicians tend not to be sensitive little flowers or easily offended - not that you have to turn into Bernard Manning to be in a band! Strangely enough this does not seem to be an issue with the female singer in one of my bands and any risque humour is just as likely to come from her as anyone other band member..... The fema[/quote] Ok so I'm a sensitive "little" flower with no sense of humour, very happy with that. I think I was more annoyed about the site being dismissed as only good for the classified section, when I've seen people pour their hearts out about divorce, fighting cancer, bereavement, etc. and seeing the amount of support given by this community, for free, in peoples own time. Maybe they're all over sensitive too?? Although I do wonder who the "sensitive" ones really are when I see some reactions when people's behaviour is challenged. I'm new to forums and I guess it shows. Sorry to have caused you or anyone else a problem with my views mate. Take care.

I got stung on an amp last year (before new rules probably), seller begged for positive feedback. So against my better judgement I gave +ve feedback when I recieved the amp, and it turned out to be a crock, never again. I hadn't realised the rules had changed......that sucks. Hope it gets sorted, do you have an email address, other than his ebay one? You might be able to get some confirmation in writing from him, by way of evidence outside of ebay, that could be used if things aren't what they seem? Generally though, most people are pretty genuine, so it's probably ok. But cover your butt in as many ways as possible (in a metaphorical way of course).

[quote name='peteb' post='727099' date='Jan 27 2010, 11:27 PM']Nothing wrong with your sense of humour mate (or Sarah’s or Rich’s), it’s just that there are too many here who are just too PC for words. How they ever manage to hack it in a band, I have no idea! I think that you have to accept Basschat for what it is – a great place to find & sell gear or to get info and technical advice (if you can distinguish between those who know what they’re talking about and those who really don’t), but not necessarily a great place for debate or what you’ve come to recognise as the knockabout humour that you tend to associate with most musicians……[/quote] What?? So I'm likely to get kicked out of 2 bands I play in because I don't make comments to the female singers about the size of their t**ts, because that's what a proper musician does?? Next time I get a session playing for a female artsist I'll remember that because I'm a musician I must get a Bernard Manning joke book out and be sure to tell a few. Glad I'm not "most musicians" mate, otherwise I might as well go back to scaffolding.......where no one cared if you didn't read the sun actually. As for the site not having good debate, what this.....?? Personally, I like this site, it's a good community and pretty well managed. There are plenty of other sites that sell gear, and plenty of forums that offer technical advice pertaining to specific manufacturers.... Anyway rant and brain fart over...but I just hate being told that I have to conform.....

[quote name='Ancient Mariner' post='726947' date='Jan 27 2010, 09:44 PM']I went looking for a schema but my usual sources turned up blank. Next I tried the [url="http://www.eden-electronics.com/forum/default.asp"]Eden forum[/url] and it seems this is not an unusual problem, however the solution given is 'send it back'. Sorry that's of no real help.[/quote] Thanks. That's helpful as I didn't know there was one, I'll check it out. It would appear that this model had issues that led to various changes to the range. The current Nemesis range is quite different inside. The tech I took it to said that the "ratings" of the various components were not standard either. I can see this heading for the bin.

Bought a squire jazz off me. Uber quick payment and great guy to do business with, thanks. John

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='726679' date='Jan 27 2010, 06:35 PM']I think you're in the right section,so eventually the help will come along[/quote] Thanks Ray, I wasn't sure, then I saw the ask an expert section and thought ah! John

How do I move this to "ask an expert" please??

Everything was fine, the wife didn't notice new guitars or amps....but then my daughter learned to talk, and she notices everything! So it ususally goes......"MUM!!! Dads bought a new guitar!!"...... kids, eh? There so cute when they're babies you could eat them, then they grow up and you wish you had!

Bought the above amp here a few months ago, it's had very light use and never been out of the house as I use another amp for gigs, but 4 weeks ago it made a horrible loud buzz and died. Took it to a local tech who said the power amp section is knackered. He's got diagrams sent from Eden, but none match what's under the chassis, as the diagrams show upgraded circuits. He reckoned on at least £100 repair, which I think is not worth spending as the amp would probably sell for no more than £150. Has anyone else had problems with this series of Nemesis amps? I noticed that they don't come up often and that the new Nemesis range looks different. Anyone know where else I can get a circuit diagram for the NA series? I am a technical ludite, and have to have anything technical explained slowly and with cartoons. Not sure what to do, scrap it and put it down to experience? bah!

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='719001' date='Jan 20 2010, 01:50 PM']I can see merit in that idea but I would also advocate for the piano. Lots of the greats were credible pianists. Charles Mingus did a solo piano LP. Jaco composed on piano. So does Pat Metheny, believe it or not. Jack DeJohnette, Chris Potter, they're all piano players. Playing a horn can show you something but reading charts that are a whole step out is not so hard on a bass; its just a mental trick to convince your hads they are two or three frets from where they are (depending on whether the horn chart is in Bb or Eb. Fundamentally, however, that one strikes me as a pretty useless party trick!! Your main need re: horns is as a composer/arranger. All you need to do is study the orchestration pedagogy: it tells you what the ranges of instruments are and how to write out the charts etc. Can't see that you actually need to be able to PLAY everything!! I use Samuel Adler's Orchestration and Bill Russo's books. My argument is that the double bass will get you work when he electric won't. Spending time on that will pay for itself. Still, what do I know. Janek is a monster who could polay me into the ground (although, ironically, his horn writing is, if I may venture an opinion, a bit clumpy) I still say stick with the upright.[/quote] + 1 piano, and sticking with the upright......horn schmorn .........only joking of course. My son is a sax player, but their seems to be a lot of them around. However, not so many DB players, especially good "readers". Again, what do I know, other than I'm a recent convert to upright and playing Jazz, and it has reignited my passion for playing. Sounds like you'll be an excellent student of whatever you choose though...best wishes.

Bought my P bass, good guy to deal with...came to a gig and sat through our first set, so either has great taste, or has very effective ear plugs!

[quote name='Protium' post='714387' date='Jan 15 2010, 09:51 PM']Using "cog" instead of "gear" I mean.[/quote] or...scored some cog?