essexbasscat

Wow, just wow.

The black 4 string bass about three from the bottom - astonishing

Better yet is to find that rare drummer that can provide the steady, reliable metronome when required, but can also deliberately be flexible with the tempo and communicate what's going on at the time. E.G. Wind Cries Mary by Jimi H, with fluctuating tempo for 'feel'. http://youtu.be/DaKHSeLErMg

That looks like the kiddie. Thanks ou7shined

Thanks for the reply Ou7shined. Makes sense, but many cutting agents are too course and leave their own marks behind. Some are not water soluble. Could you recommend a good compound ?

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1326187805' post='1493363'] +1 essexbasscat, I could not have put it better It is a blessing and a curse at times! I recently sat next to an old guy (70+) at a big band concert (my dad was playing in the band), during the break we got talking. The man was a professor at a top university as it happens, and flys all over the world giving talks and lectures as well as advising governments on his area of specialism, a fascinating man. We talked about music, he plays the accordion in his spare time, in local pubs for beer money. He was clearly a very intelligent man, a little erratic maybe, I would say he's sitting close to that fine line between genius and insanity (see Spike Milligan). I asked him why he still played music in crappy pubs when he's a leading authority in his area, an advisor to world leaders and clearly extremely passionate about what he does. His answer was simple: "I've played music for most of my life and it is that fact alone that has kept me sane all this time" [/quote] Yes, that's it !

Forgive me if this one's been done before. Does anyone know a good swirl mark remover available in the UK ? Many polishing agents are great for buffing up faded finishes and cutting back materials to remove very small marks, but they leave swirl marks behind, the kind you can see if you hold a poly finish at a shallow angle. They look like very fine (often) circular scratches. Ideally, a swirl mark remover would also leave a gloss finish on a scratchplate too (after much polishing). I'd like to avoid silicone agents (residue) and other things that leave some kind of residue on the surface which makers often claim is for protection. Anyone know of a good swirl mark remover ? Thanks all

Because I've learned over time that it's necessary to my well - being to express myself musically. Music was running around my head at a very young age and music lessons at school were the discovery that made sense of it. It's always been there. Can't imagine life without it.

[quote name='alanbass1' timestamp='1325973663' post='1490677'] This does me, my '56 Tele and Kingsley Deluxe 30 with a Monsterpiece fuzz pedal: [/quote] Don't want this rig, (especially that 56 Tele) at all. Not at all. Well, maybe a bit. Even if you did sell that guitar, I know I can't afford it Bah - Damn GAS, thought I'd escaped until now

In the school band while still a pup - Trumpet, English Horn, Eb and Bb Tuba, Euphonium Then onto bass guitar and guitar Then add Sax, Clarinet and Mandolin, but with less proficiency Dabble also with the Flute and keys And working on the singing too ! Pending; Cello, Violin and Banjo Ps, anyone want to buy a Yamaha Trombone ?

Also not to be missed, the Warwick Rockbass, usually very underpriced 2nd hand.

One for the luthiers. While reading around the topic of Cellos and Violins, I came across the observation that altering the position of the soundpost can influence the sound of the instrument. That led me to wonder about the construction of the acoustic guitar and bass. I've yet to come across a guitar with a soundpost (typical of the Cello and Violin). On the face of it, a soundpost from top to bottom could potentially strengthen the wooden box of the acoustic guitar or bass and offer a means of vibration transmission. Does anyone know if it's been tried ? what the issues were ? Any results ? Thanks for any thoughts on the topic

The owners manual is available to download free at the peavey website. It discusses the bi- amping facilities quite well. Hope that helps

I'm keeping both of mine ! Let is know how you get on

Seems to invite the concept of 'musician', a more liberating idea altogether.

Some nice flute playing in this light tune, some very good memories too [media]http://youtu.be/bGgs_kV2SCM[/media]

Just to share a nice, long forgotten song really, Anyone else remember it ? [media]http://youtu.be/3GSFJXSbE90[/media]

A shame it's come to this, as I know you've demonstrated understanding and patience in the past with others on the forum. Would the mods be of any help before escalating further ? Happy New Year John T

Quite surprised by this, as Rich had a sizable balance of good feedback. Hope it gets sorted out soon to everyone's satisfaction.

fair play john. many wouldn't give someone that much of a chance.

[quote name='mart' timestamp='1322585225' post='1453148'] +1 to the comments about gauges: it should be achievable if you buy individual strings. But, there is a practical reason for not tuning in fifths: your hands probably aren't big enough! I'm pretty sure the reason mandos are tuned in fifths is because a hand can still span all the frets needed to play a scale without moving position. With the longer scale length of a bass (or guitar) this becomes impossible, which is why fourths are used. So if you tune your bass in fifths then you'll be moving your hand around much more than you would otherwise have to. But give it a go - I'd be interested to hear how you get on. I'm a big fan of people discarding conventional wisdom and trying something new. [/quote] The Cello is tuned CGDA (in fifths) and also has a 34" scale length, the same as a majority of four string bass guitars. Like the idea of tuning a bass in fifths though. Very, very, interesting idea that. Think I'll give Newtone a call as well

Like many, I've also noticed quite a few people aren't posting as often as they used to, some hardly at all. Note the 'where is Mrs Tinman' thread for one. BC's flavour does seen to have changed a bit these days