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He gets extra point for the "rants" section.... "I (we) enjoy playing this giant instrument. I don’t wish I played the flute, piccolo, or clarinet.... When you see a bassist in the elevator with his bass think twice before you make some joke that all of us have heard dozens of time. You’re not the first to say it no matter how smart you think you are."

[quote name='WalMan' post='340428' date='Nov 29 2008, 01:05 PM'][b]Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal[/b] finally dropped through my letter box this morning after a major ordering screw up by the Classic Rock Society. Just getting its first blast while I [i]should[/i] be getting on with some work.[/quote] My keyboard player was raving about these guys earlier this week- will have to check them out.

I bet it sounds beautiful...

Just bought a Peavey fretless 5er from BassJase- came promptly, was excellently packed in in mint condition. Can't ask for more

[quote]you look like an old school badass[/quote] Good selling point!

To stop his pedals getting sweaty?

I saw the tour in Glasgow- missed most of Cynic's set cos I had to work late but Opeth were phenomenal- that's the fourth time I've seen them and I think that was the best yet. Heavy! Is there any chance Cynic will do a headline tour at some point? They seemed to go down very well and I would love to see them properly.

[quote name='Protium' post='334626' date='Nov 22 2008, 09:58 PM']My ABM has a fan. My MAG had a fan. Do you know what a fan looks like? What do they put in the water in Jersey? [/quote] I'd just like to say thanks for that pic

I just ordered the new Cynic album and the new Omnium Gatherum albums from Amazon

40-41" is a pretty standard 3/4 string length, and should be pretty comfortable to play. There's not really a defined size for double basses but the Zellers are pretty good value. If the price is right I would go for it.

Should probably add I bought Finbar's Conklin 7 string a while ago and completely forgot to leave any feedback- was a great transaction with a lovely chap and wouldn't hesitate to do it all over again

Thanks guys

Just sold Simwells my Boss V-Wah- absolutely spot on to deal with, very prompt payment. Top marks all round

[quote name='Jase' post='325498' date='Nov 9 2008, 08:48 PM']My name is Jase.......and I'm a Basschat addict.[/quote] +1... Except for being called Jase.

[quote name='Mike Brooks' post='323528' date='Nov 6 2008, 04:25 PM']... Honourable mentions go to Merchant City Music in Glasgow (Hi Ali!)...[/quote] Ali's a good guy all round.

Do you mean the fingerboard beyond the end of the neck, above the octave G (where the 12th fret would be)? If so you're into thumb position which is a whole different ball game as far as left hand technique goes- you would really be best to see a proper DB teacher to make sure you don't get into a lot of bad habits right away.

You found that at the barras!!???!?!? Nice!