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  1. TheGreek

    Just found out my aunt has died from the Corona virus...

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    2. Clarky

      Clarky

      Very sorry Mick 😞

    3. Marvin

      Marvin

      So sorry to hear this. Take care and stay safe.

    4. Rich

      Rich

      I fear many, many of us are going to have been touched by this dreadful thing by the time it's over (if it ever is...).

      Heartfelt condolences on your loss Mick.

  2. TheGreek

    If you die from the Coronavirus can I have your gear???

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    2. Happy Jack

      Happy Jack

      You wouldn't want it ... there's no antique heavyweight Trace Elliot units at all.

    3. lownote

      lownote

      I'm being buried with mine

    4. prowla

      prowla

      My Fender Strat is genuine Corona!

  3. TheGreek

    Showing my ignorance here...BBOT (in relation to bridges) "Bent Bit Of Tin"??

    1. Billy Apple

      Billy Apple

      .... How long have you been on BC?

    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Shameful I know...one of those questions that you feel stupid asking.

      That's the problem with acronyms....if I have a SLR do I shoot photos or people???

  4. TheGreek

    NAD!!!!

    Trace Elliot AH300 SMC - sent straight to my amp tech for a service. 

    Another one rescued and rehomed in a loving environment.

    1. Deedee

      Deedee

      Congrats. I'm just eyeing up a couple at the moment 😆

    2. stewblack

      stewblack

      You do such great work. Have you considered opening your place to the public? I'm sure folk would pay to see these rehomed Trace Elliots in their natural environment, lovingly saved and cared for. Maybe a series on TV like Monkey World did. I bet Chris Serle would jump at that.

    3. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Great idea Stew...one slight flaw...visitors would expect to see them "in the wild"...my neighbours might not be so accommodating when they hear TE being pumped out at maximum volume...

      Maybe if I win tonight's Euro lottery £169m I'll get myself a little place in the country where nobody lives close enough to complain...

  5. TheGreek

    Nanyo SB310 (active) on Gumtree - £95

    https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/bass-collection-sb310-active-4-string-bass-giitar/1351260577

    1. prowla

      prowla

      With an SD J- pickup and an Aria active pre, that's not a bad buy!

  6. TheGreek

    I really can't believe it's 1st September tomorrow...

  7. TheGreek

    Anybody else currently having issues signing into their Sky email account?

    1. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Not just me then..

      https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Email/Email-down/td-p/3039619

    2. prowla

      prowla

      I had a mail last week saying that I would need to login and change my passwd. (I haven't yet...)

  8. TheGreek

    Going to make a concerted effort to down size...I'll be advertising some gear next week. If there's anything that you might be interested in, send me a PM.

    1. Soledad

      Soledad

      Hey mate !! That'll be like a new bass superstore opening. Wondering about that GK10... suppose not cos if you're downsizing that's exactly where you aim to be.

  9. TheGreek

    No Star Wars Day gags yet??

    1. Kevsy71

      Kevsy71

      header_jabba.thumb.jpg.72ef2441fadcfcf4b93c67f0c8c2aa68.jpg

      Mayones the force be with you...and your mind tricks won't work on this model, boy.

    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Washburn the Force

      Image result for washburn the force

    3. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      May the farce continue.

  10. TheGreek

    Sold my PJB 47 cab to another BC. Not a big cab but, God, the amount of space it seems to have made in my living room...

  11. TheGreek

    Interesting French Walnut Wal with history on Gumtree

    https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/wal-mark-1-bass-1983-french-walnut-used-by-liquid-gold-/1337460151

    1. Deedee

      Deedee

      Oooh that's rather nice. 

       

      EDIT - Apologies, no need for me to comment on the price. I'll be in the corner reserved for self-flagellation 😞

  12. TheGreek

    Just bought my first ever black bass...I know, amazing.

    Edit: realised that I had a black Jaydee for a (very short) while - think I only played it a couple of times though.

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    2. Grangur

      Grangur

      This should be a thread

    3. prowla

      prowla

      The black bass porn thread?

    4. Soledad

      Soledad

      here already, started 2010 I believe, needs re-activating 👍

       

  13. TheGreek

    Frustrating that the most talked about topic at the moment is the dissatisfaction with the un-usability of the forum due to  pop up ads.

    Does anybody have any idea when it's going to be resolved??

    1. Chownybass

      Chownybass

      I agree... what everybody SHOULD be talking about is my new basses. 😂

       

    2. Rich

      Rich

      Yeah yeah, they've got strings and they make a noise. Now, about these adverts... :lol: 

  14. TheGreek

    Why are there so many ACGs (well 3..) for sale at the moment?? Are you all mad??

    All three are nice basses BTW.

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    2. bobpalt

      bobpalt

      Or like me (with no success!) its because I don't really play bass any more.......

    3. skej21

      skej21

      @CameronJ Not gonna share here. Not sure it's strictly within the rules for advertising etc.

    4. CameronJ

      CameronJ

      Ah, fair enough!

  15. TheGreek

    Reminders eh??? Just been watching a documentary about Fleetwood Mac - reminded what a great album "Tango in the Night" is.

    Copy going in the car...

    1. Soledad

      Soledad

      John McVie gets a shout from me - first found him in The Bluesbreakers when he was about 21/22. An early influence of mine. Then he got to marry Christine Perfect... ;)

    2. Hobbayne

      Hobbayne

      I bought it when it first came out.

      They played at Wembley arena to promote it, but Lindsey Buckingham quit and they had to get two blokes to replace him.

      Still a good gig though.

  16. TheGreek

    Mr Cameron??? Good of you to join the forum..

    I know you're looking for one...There are a few short scales in the Marketplace but lots of other gear too...be careful.

    Don't forget to introduce yourself in the "Introductions" thread.

  17. TheGreek

    Just been watching a bass lesson video on YT at half speed - feels like a drunken tutor. 

  18. TheGreek

    WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH YOU PEOPLE!!!

    Don't lefties suffer from Bass GAS like the rest of us?? Just looked at the Lefties for sale thread, 8 pages in 6 years...sooo disappointing...

    You're all letting the side down..😉😉

    1. Marc S

      Marc S

      I'm a leftie, but play right handed basses....
      Does that mean I get "double GAS"? Or "mis-placed GAS"? ;)
      And thinking about it - I play Double Bass too, so is that "Double, double GAS" or "Double mis-placed GAS"?

    2. uk_lefty

      uk_lefty

      As long as mine sells its all good with me ;)

  19. TheGreek

    Nearly 40,000 members - just 11 more till we're there

    1. Grangur

      Grangur

      Hey @I Denby just joined. He's number 39,998!  Just 2 more to go!
      Welcome @I Denby 

    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Now at 40,003 - somebody got in under the radar...

  20. TheGreek

    I've been out of work with stress for a couple of years.

    Had a job interview earlier today - just had a message to say they were very impressed and asked if I can start next Monday.

    Now what can I spend that money on???

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    2. Burns-bass

      Burns-bass

      Some for today and some for tomorrow - best advice I was ever given about money.

    3. Jack

      Jack

      Sweet! And what are you going to be doing in your new job?

    4. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      Best of luck Mick!

      I've heard of longer commutes but I sympathise anyway.  Before you realise, it'll become routine.

  21. TheGreek

    Hooray...Midwinter's Day was yesterday...the days will be getting longer and summer will be here again "soon"...

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    2. josie

      josie

      Yes! Twilight end is getting later by a minute a day (not that you'd have known it yesterday or today, but it's there behind the clouds somewhere). It soon adds up 🙂 

    3. alyctes

      alyctes

      All in favour of longer days... it's the only thing I really dislike about the winter.

      (Summer is my least favourite season.  Then winter.  Then autumn.  Spring is the best of all :)

    4. rollie 55

      rollie 55

      hooray aswell bring on summer

  22. TheGreek

    Does anybody know what a fair price would be for a pair of Fender HF 2x12 cabs would be?

    Fella I bought something from a while back has contacted me trying to sell me these - he must be skint..

    1. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      ...or a fence.

      This is no reflection on your contact Mick but I had a follow-up from a Gumtree purchase.  The price was too good to be true.  I decided not to add another transaction to our initial one as it might foster an unwelcome relationship.

      Of course, that might suit some buyers.

  23. TheGreek

    Does anybody have 4 (or 2 at a push) black knurled knobs like these before I buy a set off eBay (for about £3).

    125761.jpg

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    2. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      They are just like the ones on my old Vantage.  What are you putting them on Mick?

      (Good ol' Lozz)

    3. Woodinblack

      Woodinblack

      I got some of those like that off ebay for £3, two of them had very scratched tops. Replaced them in the end

    4. discreet

      discreet

      I've got one, if that helps. But it looks like you may be sorted already. :)

  24. TheGreek

    Just noticed that on 26th August, I will have been a member here for 8 years....

    Thanks for having me...

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    2. alyctes

      alyctes

      Time flies when you're having fun :)

    3. discreet

      discreet

      Eight years! It seems much longer...

    4. Sharkfinger

      Sharkfinger

      @fleabag I joined bassworld too, so about the same.  

  25. TheGreek

    Does anybody know Cliff Chaucer???

    1. Happy Jack

      Happy Jack

      Didn't he write The Litigant's Tale?

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