Oldman

Learning a new tune, as opposed re-learning an old tune, is better than a practise IMO, although I concur practise is essential and I do get an uplifted sense of self worth whenever I do set the gear up and have a blast. Misguided self worth maybe...

[quote name='Oldman' timestamp='1330861972' post='1563838'] In 1961, when I bought my first bass, a Framus, there was nothing in Liverpool,I repeat nothing, I was incensed when the Piano player was playing the bass line with his left hand and I had to use two. I knew so little about playing I chose bass 'cos, 6 string hard 4 string easy. By 1965 I was playing regularly on the Mersey Scene and two Bass players I knew decided to go to the Mathay Scool of music [/quote] School that should be. I didn't want to be a student, one went on to play sessions in New York (so he said later) the other did cruise ships, both still playing I should imagine. I subscribe to Scott Devine's online tutorials in the hope that I will achieve some semblance of competence..... My mental attitude is I sing and play bass, that's got to be good, yeah? Ah, but I hear you say Sh1te at both....could well be I have been delusional all these years.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1330861501' post='1563821'] I think it makes a huge difference actually. If you grew up learning to play in 70's there wasn't the astonishing amount of tutorial material available like there is today. You had two options: 1. The schooled approach, which was impossible if you're family had no spare cash (and also there were no electric bass teachers around then, and a hell of a lot fewer guitar teachers who would have been pretty much all classical). Schools didn't teach guitar when I was there - it was piano, violin or nothing, and that was all extra curricular. 2. The learn by ear, noodling around approach, which is what, in my experience, the majority of players my age (47) did. You never developed a disciplined practice regime, as there was nowhere to get the lessons from (no internet, no "Guitar Techniques" type magazines). If I was starting to play now I would probably be as good in a couple of years as I am now after 33 years of playing. [/quote] In 1961, when I bought my first bass, a Framus, there was nothing, I repeat nothing, I was incensed when the Piano player was playing the bass line with his left hand and I had to use two. I knew so little about playing I chose bass 'cos, 6 string hard 4 string easy. By 1965 I was playing regularly on the Mersey Scene and two Bass players I knew decided to go thethe Mathay Scool of music

Been there etc etc have numerous T shirts, I also have an incredible state of mind that tells me I don't need to, but I do override this for contempory arrangements of older material. See I'm thinking practise already. Dontyajustlovethisforum.

I fall into the "shame on you" catergory. We play maybe 5 x a year, but me and the guitarist 'jam' (learn new stuff go over old stuff) every week when I am in the uk. Because we are dinosaurs we tend only to do what we think we know. What that entails is me getting the words and him providing the chord sequence all nice on an A4 sheet and off we go. Another song in the bag. Of course it can sound like sh1te, but sometimes we get lucky. And yes I should but I don't ....... It's an age thing. But then we only play one Gaff, we drink in that Gaff, everyone knows us in the place and we can clear it quicker than a posse of Bizzies (police).

SquarePlayer was looking for a 112 Cab I punter him my Epi SP112 as I decided I wanted another UL112. PM'd yesterday 23rd Feb (2012) got a reply and PP funds within the hour. Courier picking up today. Probably neatest transaction so far, thanks Reuben. Oldman

[quote name='bobbytodd' timestamp='1329840436' post='1548301'] took the plunge and orderd 2x focus 2x10 and a streamliner today from mark at bass direct.nice guy pleasure to deal with [/quote] I have a Streamliner 6.0 it is magnificent, just the right amount of valvey subtleness and then you can dial in more. You'll have report in on the cabs now !

Sold Chris my PJB8B in a Cash/Trade deal, Chris TX'd the cash and sent the p/x whilst I was overseas so I could courier the PJB on my return, which I duly did. During this period there was a lot of email chatter, all in all a seamless transaction with a gentleman now turned on to Steely Dan. Good man to do business with.

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1328792956' post='1532677'] You're right, this was just a bit of off-topic that i've wanted to release for some time now. It was not intended to you! [/quote] +1 for could'nt be @rsed and no offense taken

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1328788738' post='1532588'] [rant] I don't know and don't want to discuss the efectivness of the gramma pads but i must say that they are too expensive. You can build one as just good with a tiny fraction of the cost, here's what you need: - a piece of ply-board cut in the mesure you need; - a piece of carpet; - two chunks of hardcase foam (don't know the real name but it's the foam they apply inside the hardcases, the dark-grey one); - contact glue; construction: Just cover the ply with the carpet and them glue the bits of foam on the bottom! There you have it!!! It's funny how i see some BC'ers building cabs and modding they basses but then go and spend a small fortune in something like this... [/rant] [/quote] Fatback, posed a question, many people offered opinions based on experience and offered variations on a solution to the issue including Bill who designs cabs for a living. I am sure Fatback is now armed with sufficient information to make his own decision, just as it was my decision to buy the Gramma, each to their own, thats why this is a vibrant and sometimes robust forum with input from all types of players.

Bought John's Epifani UL112, deal went like clockwork, all sorted whilst I am overseas. Not home yet but next week I'll be givin' it a blast Thanks John

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1328739418' post='1532082'] There are uses for isolation pads, decoupling isn't one of them. Sorry that you accepted their advertising claims at face value and paid ten times what you needed to. But there's no need to recommend that others follow suit. [/quote] I'm just a punter that bought a product that does the job (for me) is Aesthetically pleasing to the eye (my eye), and does'nt look like i've attacked a crusties bedroll with a stanley knife.

It's all very well being "Techy" with Vested interest, I'm just a punter happy with a product. It might suit, it might not, no big deal . I'm sure a trial would clarify this.... Snake Oil ...shame on you are you not selling enough "Voice of the Theatre" design concepts? Oooooer .

Aye, forgot about that bloody FUGLY, though..!!

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1327615860' post='1514417'] These are the new 'lightweight CONSTRUCTION' ceramic loaded cabinets. These prices are beyond good. I don't need a 4x10 but I want this one! [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/GenzBenzfocus.html"]http://www.bassdirec...zBenzfocus.html[/url] [/quote] Cheezo, classic 1 x 15 + 2 x 10 at under £600.00, thats new for 2nd hand prices