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  1. TheGreek

    Bomb disposal squad have been in a house locally for a couple of hours...residents told to stay away from the windows and use the back of the house 

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    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      You wouldn't believe that it - students.

       

      Bomb Squad carried out a controlled explosion before letting residents return to their homes.

    3. Lozz196

      Lozz196

      The police blew up the students?

       

      Good on them!

    4. Royaly T

      Royaly T

      During the 2nd World War Plymouth was bombed heavily by the Germans causing millions of pounds worth of improvements.

  2. TheGreek

    CHECK MY POST ON "ALEMBIC COPY" ON WEIRD AND WONDERFUL THREAD

  3. TheGreek

    Check out a local event being put on by my local luthier - Building Bridges

    Details in the Events thread.

  4. TheGreek

    COULD YOU REHOME A PUPPY??

    One of Thea's sisters has been returned to the breeder as the (novice) owner can't handle a puppy. 

     

    She needs to be rehomed with experienced dog owners who have plenty of time and space for her to burn that puppy energy . She is 19 weeks old and free to a good home. Currently in Southgate, North London, she'll need to be collected.

     

    I have some photos which I'll upload later.

     

    More info: https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/a/americanbullweiler.htm

    1. spacecowboy

      spacecowboy

      We've a full house here with our new puppy, (she's currently 5 months) and our 3 year old Cockapoo. 

       

      Fingers crossed she's got a new home by Christmas! 

    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      I think we may have a home for Thea's sister Duchess. Neighbour's boyfriend, John,  had to leave his Staffie X with his parents when he moved out so he is looking for a new dog.

      We already walk with his partner, Naz, and her dog, Meeko so having Thea's sister nearby will be a bonus.

    3. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Duchess, featuring a new name, Shiva, now with neighbours. Unclear if she has ever been walked - she wanted to be carried to the park and didn't know how to play with the other dogs.

       

      Give it a week and we'll probably see a completely different dog.

  5. TheGreek

    Couldn't find any bass related items to get myself for Xmas/ birthday so bought an electro acoustic guitar.

    Am I going to get my membership on the forum revoked??

     

    1. snorkie635

      snorkie635

      Forgot to wish you a happy birthday on the day Mick. Hope it was a good one. Best.

  6. TheGreek

    CUSTOM P BASS STOLEN FROM Pontypridd

     

    Currently on Gumtree. Owner would like it back understandably.

     

    https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/stolen-bass-guitar.-/1424026605

  7. TheGreek

    Does anybody have a copy of "The Bass Chord Encyclopaedia" they would like to sell/ swap/ donate to me?

    1. JapanAxe

      JapanAxe

      Chords on a bass - have you taken leave of your senses man?

    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      I bought a 6er....chords are one of the suggestions for progressing my playing.

       

      Seen a few YT videos where they sound good.

       

  8. TheGreek

    Does anybody know where I can get a brass 5 string nut - 42x3.5x6mm - for my Yamaha BBG5?

     

    I can find a 45mm but not the 42mm. Just get one of them and file/ grind 1.5mm off each end???

     

     

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      That's probably your best bet.  Finding 42mm for a 5 string isn't going to be easy in any material!

  9. TheGreek

    Does anybody who is attending tomorrow's Bash have a two pin power lead that I can relocate for them?

    I'm sure I have one somewhere  - no idea where that somewhere is currently though!

    1. prowla

      prowla

      Darn - I missed that; I had one in my case in the same room as you!

  10. TheGreek

    Engrossing TV...The Pope driving around Rome...

    1. Happy Jack

      Happy Jack

      Hopefully on the heavily-armoured Papal Lambretta?

       

    2. alittlebitrobot

      alittlebitrobot

      Doing doughnuts in the Piazza San Pietro, drifting around the Colosseum. 

  11. TheGreek

    Fender Rumble 100w anybody? £60

     

    https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-bass-amplifiers/fender-rumble-100-bass-amp-/1449430280

    1. Soledad

      Soledad

      What a find!! 2 x 10 combo for peanuts. Stockport anyone?? Owner selling cos it's too loud 😂👍

    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      If it wasn't collection only I would have kept it to myself.

       

      Bargain for somebody hopefully.

  12. TheGreek

    FINALLY got Thea back.  Collected her at 10 this morning. 

    Fast asleep on her bed.

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    2. Lozz196

      Lozz196

      So pleased to hear this Mick, great news

    3. Marc S

      Marc S

      Great to hear this. Fab news :) 

    4. itsmedunc

      itsmedunc

      Great news Mick! You’ll get a good night sleep tonight then 😁

  13. TheGreek

    Happy Birthday to my joining day...

     

    13 years ago today

    1. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      Congratulations!

       

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  14. TheGreek

    I fancy a Basschat T shirt for Xmas but not available in the shop..

    1. Nice Guy Rich

      Nice Guy Rich

      I'd buy one, BASSCHAT, make it so.

       

  15. TheGreek

    If you think about it the DeLorian must be the least driven car ever.

     

    It was only ever driven from time to time.

  16. TheGreek

    Is anybody confident enough using WordPress to help another bass player with a project?

    It'll be a paid project. 

    Please contact me for more details. 

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    2. rwillett

      rwillett

      Yep. Could be a money pit

    3. rwillett

      rwillett

      Until a list of requirements are known , it’s difficult to know what to suggest.
       

      If it’s an online shop there are quite a

      lot of options, though all have pros and cons. I use OpenCart for my online shop , but I host it on a virtual private server. OC is free but it's a lot of work. 

       

      Perhaps the person wants a blog, lots of options there. 

       

      Could be they need a simple website for their band and booking tickets?

       

      There appear to be an awful.lot of experience offered here but until we know the person wants, it's difficult to recommend a solution. 

       

      Rob

       

       

  17. TheGreek

    Is this a good price for an American SUB??

    Musicman / Music Man Ernie Ball USA / American S.U.B. Bass Guitar like Stingray

     

    £895.00

    1. Waddo Soqable

      Waddo Soqable

      Bit steep I'd say unless it's absolutely mint with an original case blah blah.. , mine was about 600 squid, circa 18 months ago. 

    2. Jonesy

      Jonesy

      Saw that and he's well over priced it imo, he's also got another bass for sale that is a couple of hundred quid over value so could just be chancing his arm? Just to put in context, there's one on FB in Lancaster for sale for £450, which is v cheap and wouldn't be for sale if I was nearer it 😃

  18. TheGreek

    It's been threatening snow all day...anybody got any yet?

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    2. Hellzero

      Hellzero

      Yes, for two days, but it doesn't last until noon as the temperatures  are between 0 and 5... 

    3. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      We had a lickle tickle's worth last night but its barely worth mentioning.  It was patchy frost for the most part 'round Derby.

      Did you get any snow in the end?

    4. Daz39

      Daz39

      Yep - second snowfall of the season up here above Halifax - I do live at 1,000 ft though so we've had snow 3ft deep in the garden in May before...

  19. TheGreek

    Joined 11 years ago today....I had three basses back then. A 4 string, a 5 string and an acoustic...probably owned 50+ basses since.

    You people have been a bad influence on me...😉😉

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    2. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      I think you'd have been called The First Ones if this was Babylon 5.

       

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    3. DiMarco

      DiMarco

      Bassosaurs.

       

    4. Lozz196

      Lozz196

      Same sort of story here Mick, had only owned a few basses til Basschat, now I think I`ve owned them all!

  20. TheGreek

    Just been looking through the "Basses for sale" thread. 

    For the first time in ages there are some amazing, not often seen, basses for sale.

    Choice of 2 Pedullas, headless ACG, to name just a few .

    I'm glad that I'm skint, otherwise I would be buying more basses that I don't "need".

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    2. Dood

      Dood

      Shame secondhand prices are bonkers though...

    3. Happy Jack

      Happy Jack

      I dunno ... £17k for a Wal seems perfectly fair to me. :D

    4. Marc S

      Marc S

      Stop looking @TheGreek stop looking.....
      Mind you, I think I'll take a quick peek now ;) 

  21. TheGreek

    Leather 5" strap on Amazon for £30

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/WerKens-Leather-Acoustic-Electric-Adjustable/dp/B09Z6XK6RJ/ref=sr_1_34_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.1ad90c33-63d0-4488-a791-d627b742bed4%3Aamzn1.sym.1ad90c33-63d0-4488-a791-d627b742bed4&keywords=5+string+bass+string+set&pd_rd_r=c5c09e87-c06f-478c-b220-0cabbb19ff47&pd_rd_w=AieaW&pd_rd_wg=lGmbA&pf_rd_p=1ad90c33-63d0-4488-a791-d627b742bed4&pf_rd_r=5CRVZ312EXAPH9GZ5A8W&qid=1675890031&sr=8-34-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1

    1. Clarky

      Clarky

      Link says currently unavailable and one 1* out of 5 review, lol!

  22. TheGreek

    Left handed 5 string Steinberger Spirit on Gumtree. 

  23. TheGreek

    Mike Lull Jazz on Gumtree. Would like more info though.

     

    https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/mike-lull-1998-jazz-bass/1420365502

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    2. Rich

      Rich

      Oh yes there is.

      5. What the hell is a 'blessed' instrument? Did the pope spray it with water or something?

    3. LukeFRC

      LukeFRC

      point 5 for @Happy Jack "It's been around unsold at that price for a while"

      nicely links point 4 and 6 I think 

    4. LukeFRC

      LukeFRC

      oh balls. @Rich got there first. 
      I like the colour so can rich's 5 be 2. 

      And then 7 is "some people would say it's a revolting colour"

  24. TheGreek

    Need some vintage medium scale flatwounds?? Rotos JB range. PM me...

  25. TheGreek

    Nice Spector Coda in Cash Convertors, Liverpool.

     

    https://www.cashconverters.co.uk/shop/music-tv--video/musical-instruments/guitars--string-instruments/electric-guitar/015900123095

    1. Cliff Edge

      Cliff Edge

      I haven’t seen a Cash Converts shop open since BC. (Before Covid)

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