Mrbigstuff

Well I disagree with you but that’s why judges/ jury’s exist. In the poster’s scenario he could turn down the offer of the bass so as not to acquire any new gear… the point of the thread. Mean spirited, from a Scot, blimey! Agree it is just for fun. It’s a difference in opinion and no one is forcing the happy basschatter to return his new bass or leave the group.

Nice story, but this is where it falls down in my head. The online mentioning that triggered the gift was the desired model. I’d say that has an element of choice, similar to you picking a guitar up in store. As above, no prompt as to receiving a gift but a prompt online as to what you wanted even if not directed at your friend. There’s still room for interpretation in the rules that allow it to be judged on a case by case basis. The jury has spoken on this one!

If it’s the rules then fair enough. I think there is an argument on the unsolicited front as it sounds like it was prompted but I hope the accused enjoys his NBD!

I’d say so. You’re only cheating yourself as you’re acquiring new gear no matter the price paid.

I’m not sure, but Bartolini rings a bell. I just remember he was getting so much work for electric upgrades and repairs he thought what else can I do to improve the fenders. Quite a lot it turned out!

Just the electrics from sadowsky

I guess we will never know if there have been talks in private over the years. I suspect there is a level of endorsement/ sponsor to some of the basses they showcase.

Plectrums on basschat? Send him to the tower!

They made a 6 burner with humbuckers I believe. Not as common as the 4s though.

Congrats it was a great price

I’d guess because people buy them anyway

I’m the opposite. Right up my street but agree with others that say it’s context dependent.

As @Geek99 suggests the rhythm is the foundation and where I’d start if I had to again. I didn’t learn it well until someone started to write out rhythmic connotations. Once you’ve got rhythms move on to scales. Once you feel ready to read some songs, try and make them ones you don’t know so you’re not sub consciously using your ear.

@Hellzero some great options there. Having heard several fretted carvins that’s the pick of the bunch for me!

After 5 years mine hasn’t changed and I’ve still not won 😂