As a German it is almost impossible to introduce yourself without making the "Don't mention the war" reference ...

[leschirons]

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1422800550' post='2676857']
(and we never mention the war of 1815, although it brought 50 years of peace in Europe, it upsets the French).
[/quote]

(and also allowed Sweden to win the Eurovision song contest)

[andytoad]

[quote name='phaty' timestamp='1422830739' post='2677401']


Hi Phil, you could have had your own "Hello"-Thread - but I am totally cool sharing mine with you - just now people will think you are German ...
[/quote]


ahh to hell with this british stuffyness, lets all be german on this thread!

[Dad3353]

[quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1423089811' post='2680757']
ahh to hell with this british stuffyness, lets all be german on this thread!
[/quote]

Do we have to..? I don't really fancy going to Poland.

[phaty]

[quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1423089811' post='2680757']
ahh to hell with this british stuffyness, lets all be german on this thread!
[/quote]

Did you bring a beach towel?

[Marc S]

[quote name='phil-m' timestamp='1422830632' post='2677399']
hi my name is phil, thanks for the ad,i am from st helens , merseyside, i gave up playing bass,guitar in the late seventies, a decided just before christmas to take up bass guitar again, looking forward to joining in the chat, and learning the present day jargon you guys use lol
[/quote]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Wilkommen phatty, or as we say in Wales, Croeso!

I'm sure your Mark Hoppus is a fine bass
It's easy to be dismissive about any bass, and have GAS for more / better gear
But I think you've made a good start....

I'm in my 2nd phase of bass playing, having given up for over 20 years!
And I've gone full circle, and come back to Fenders
My fave bass guitar is my wonderful Roadworn Fender Jazz
Sometimes it takes you a while to actually know what it is you want from an instrument[/font][/color]

[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]And phil from St Helens - it seems you gave up even before me!
Welcome back to you too sir
There are times I wish I hadn't given up - but moreover, I'm just glad to be back

phatty, I promise never to mention the War......wick
- I never got on with my German bass
Though it was a well made, quality bass it just wasn't for me in the end
Now I'd better get back to work
.... I'd rather be on BC, or playing my bass, but there we go

Cheers
Marc

EDIT: Is it possible to mention Wales, without mentioning sheep?
..... or the rain [/color][/font]

Edited February 5, 2015 by Marc S

[Geek99]

[quote name='phaty' timestamp='1423100795' post='2680864']
Did you bring a beach towel?
[/quote]
heh heh nice one !
Gruss Gott, Phaty. I worked on Vienna for two years so have a working knowledge of both High German and Wienerisch

[Bilbo]

What war? Was there a war?

[KevB]

Apparently, but Tony Blair seems to distance himself from it these days.

[Johnm93]

[quote name='phaty' timestamp='1422830577' post='2677397']
Actually a good idea

[media]http://youtu.be/MIqAgAKOpgA[/media]
[/quote]

Let us know how it goes...

[Billy Apple]

Don't mention the war?

Don't mention the Rickenbacker, more like

[theyellowcar]

Welcome! I also rock a Mark Hoppus signature bass as my main axe. Fantastic look, and amazing tone. Enjoy Basschat!

[andytoad]

[quote name='phaty' timestamp='1423100795' post='2680864']


Did you bring a beach towel?
[/quote]


Yep and some really tight '80s speedos. They are so tight, I'm hoping to prevent the third impregnation of my wife (she has other ideas). 😃

[leschirons]

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1423127449' post='2680990']

Gruss Gott, Phaty. I worked on Vienna for two years so have a working knowledge of both [s]High German and Wienerisch [/s]Ultravox and Midge Ure
[/quote]

Fixed

[GrammeFriday]

[font="arial, sans-serif"][size="2"][color="#545454"]Inselaffe greetings![/color][/size][/font]

[merello]

Don't mention the Wal!

[steve-bbb]

or warwicks ... nobody round here actually likes them that much we all prefer P's and J's



PS. Sandberg is an acceptable substitute

[phaty]

"Don't mention the sheep" would be an awesome T-Shirt for Welshmen

[SpaceChick]

[quote name='phaty' timestamp='1423684112' post='2687973']
"Don't mention the sheep" would be an awesome T-Shirt for Welshmen
[/quote]

Or welsh women too maybe

Welcome, I am loving your sense of humour already!!

[ellie]

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1423272113' post='2683116']
Don't mention the war?

Don't mention the Rickenbacker, more like
[/quote]

Do I take it there are still those who have a grudge against one of the most iconic Basses ever produced? Lol.

You wanna start a war...... Oooooops sorry I mentioned that 'W' word. ;-/)

[ellie]

P.S
Hoya Phaty n Phil

[DanSimpson]

Gotta love Das Boot. You should be fine. This is a forum of musicians, not a bunch of twelve year-olds on X box Live.