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Seashell - you're not the only one thinking this, it's been hanging around my thoughts as well. In view of the number of comments saying things like "it must be your browser /settings etc, I can only report what I'm seeing. For me, the avatars appear to be universally smaller and some of them portray less than the complete image. The lettering under the avatars, time info above the posts and script in my mailbox etc is a light grey, which doesn't contrast very easily with the dulux brilliant white background. In general, these features tend to make the new webpages less of an easy read compared to the old website.

OK, just checked this privacy issue. I was able to read BC members profiles without being logged in, so details are open to the web. Any comments on this PED ?

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1316341369' post='1376637'] Reputation system? Where? I must have missed it Looks good, clean and tidy and all. My only concern is that non-members seem to be able to access our profiles and info that was previously not visible to the outside world. [/quote] Anyone following up this privacy issue ? havn't checked it personally (as still finding my way around). Thanks for pointing this out Marvin.

Last minute gig has just been dropped on me, so I'm going to have to miss this one. Have fun all

Q+A sessions with the girlfriend going through the key signiatures naming the notes of the intervals ? i.e. tonic to 5th in key of three flats, third to sixth in same key, taking it one scale at a time.

A slightly left field solution for this one is to learn (to performance standard) a number of pieces in the same key, on an wind instrument, such as the trombone ? This approach eliminates the issue of playing by position on a bass fretboard. Also, thinking about pitching the note to hit it accurately with a wind instrument involves some understanding of the scale interval to get there from the note you've just played. This approach usually does involve the reading of musical scores however......... Learn pieces in the key of C to begin with, then one flat, one sharp etc and analysing each scale as you go. This may be a long winded (!) approach, but the reward will be the accrued depth of understanding.

Guitar God !! If I get known for playing guitar, it'll only be for the crowd laughting / groaning at my attempts - Who played that bum note ? My bass will always come first !!!! It was great to meet you too Neil. At least I know that bass is going to a good home, it really is a nice one that eh ? You're always welcome for a cuppa if you're down this neck of the woods

Seem to be following a trend here...... Met Neil for a cuppa on the M1. Oh, he bought my Yamaha Bex as well Bless 'im ! Might as well have been in the pub, as we had a good chat about all sorts. Neil, you have an interesting version of the term 'house band' ! Good to meet you and hope she serves you well All the best Tom As the record says "We'll be safe with this one lads"

So been wondering... When the topic of SM58's come up, it's only a matter of time before someone mentions the chinese, inferior copies. I've been wondering, how do you recognise a fake from the real thing ? can you tell from appearance alone ? Cheers !

Congrats Al. More hard skin on the fingertips around the corner !

Really helpful guys ! Looks like this project might get off the ground yet Cheers all

[quote name='vmaxblues' post='1369548' date='Sep 11 2011, 04:34 PM']Cheers guys, all good advice, I do know the player and as far as I know he is a decent enough guy. My problem are: Will a Double Bass push my rig too hard? It is unlikely that another player will leave my settings alone (which is what happened to my trace) Why should I take the risk?[/quote] Seems like we've all offered our own 2p's worth here. Returning to YOUR situation, I get the sense from your post above that you have some reservations about lending your rig. Your third comment seems to indicate you may be feeling some obligation here though, which is making you question your instincts. It's your decision at the end of the day, but if you're not comfortable with the situation, why go ahead with it ? Best of luck whatever happens.

[quote name='tommorichards' post='1369410' date='Sep 11 2011, 02:01 PM']This place seems reasonable [url="http://www.tonetechluthiersupplies.co.uk/vmchk/Timber-Parts-and-Tonewood/View-all-products.html?TreeId=12"]http://www.tonetechluthiersupplies.co.uk/v....html?TreeId=12[/url][/quote] That looks like an excellent start ! Thanks tommorichards ! Jack, I should have known someone would do that, but it still made me laugh ! Mr. Foxen, yes you're right, it's not worth going overboard on this project. It's my first attempt at doing this sort of repair to a guitar. I'm confident doing fret dressing and a refret or two, but this is a step into the unknown, so something of a voyage of discovery really. Could be interesting

Hi all, So my brother came around yesterday with a present, a Wesley 12 string guitar. My brother saw it in a skip and pulled it out for me, knowing how I mess about with these things. Looking at the front, it appears very presentable. The neck is comfortable and appears to be straight. The sides are intact and unblemished. The only snag is that the back panel of the guitar has been smashed in ! There's a sizable area of wood missing from the back panel, but all the bracing is still in place, which makes it easy to relocate them to original spec on a new panel. Question is, where do I source some plywood, or a solid panel of wood of instrument grade ? Thanks all T

[quote name='RhysP' post='1369136' date='Sep 11 2011, 09:59 AM']Just be honest with the organiser - tell them the last time you let somebody use your amp at a charity gig they ruined it so you're not willing to do it this time. Can't be fairer than that.[/quote] This. You're already giving your time, why add your equipement ? Is there a good reason why the other player doesn't want to bring a rig ? Other threads on this topic abound with horror stories of rigs destroyed in circumstances just like this. If it were mine, I'd be saying [size=7]NO[/size]