Dad3353

Hi-Tone 200w valve amp, 4 x KT88 ...

Similar remarks have been made of 'modern times' and 'the youf of today' since records began; John Aubrey relates such sentiments in his writings at the time of Elisabeth I (1626-1697...). It seems to be one of the signs of advancing years, like needing reading glasses and emitting little groans when rising from armchairs.

The last post I held down was IT Manager in an aluminium foundry, for thirteen years. All of the workshop areas required the wearing of safety shoes, of a specific model with metatarsal protection, and safety glasses. Several areas required ear protection, due to the noise levels to be found there, either permanent or punctual, as measured by competent authorities. No-one was allowed into any of these areas without these equipments, anyone flouting these rules would be escorted away; repeats would be a disciplinary matter, up to and including dismissal. These were not simply 'house rules', they are part and parcel of the French H & S regulations, and apply everywhere in France. I'd be very surprised if there were not similar measures in place in UK workplaces. I see no reason to exempt artists from these precautions.

Fairport Convention

OK, accidents happen, but twice..! That's just negligence..! Wouldn't happen with a Wal.

Indeed, it's a genre as any other. (Other periods of History are available...)

Heretic..! Burn the witch..! One never plays notes simultaneously with a bass, Shirley..! ...

Not at the same time, dumpling; not at the same time..!

Someone here knows Terry Bozzio..? Can they wangle me a stage pass, please..? Pretty please..?

Meet Mr Bozzio... ... and, later...

Just as daft as an extended-range bass taken out of context.

A '50s drumkit... A more modern kit, with extended range... Daft..? Not with Terry Bozzio behind 'em it ain't..!

All that is fine and dandy, but beside my point. I'd agree with you that spurious jeering is Not Nice, and a Bad Thing; my question was more to do with criticising something (anything, not just this bloke's 'ironing board'...) if one is to hold the premise 'If you've nothing good to say, say nothing'. It's rare (but not unheard of...) for me to offer derogatory comments unless there is mention of 'Comments welcome', or 'What do you think of it..?', in which case I'll give my honest view, whether good or bad. I would rarely shoot down in flames, and usually try to inject a note of humour, or at least attempt some positive council if I can, but I'm not really a 'sugar-coated' person, and, whilst avoiding giving offence for its own sake, think that calling a spade a spade is permissible, and even recommended.

How does that work if one genuinely wishes to criticise..?

I played this to death, back then. Excellent stuff. (I left decades ago ...)

Good evening, DB, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good evening, WD, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Me too, as usual. Good Stuff again, this month. Well done, all.

The one that represents D'Addario on the forum..? ... No, seriously, try a PM to D'Addario UK (just type it into the message 'To' box and it'll show up...).

And so young, too..!

[Robert Robinson] Ah, but do they perform equally well..? There's the rub..! (taps side of nose knowingly...)[/Robert Robinson]

Then you've anwered correctly. I replied 'No', but was 'talking poop', of course.

A Chinese bike (other Chinese bikes exist...)...

If I was to be pedantic (as if..! ), I'd mention that the question was 'Could you perform your current role...', not 'Could you play it'.

I attended a 'Zappa plays Zappa' concert a few years ago, with Terry Bozzio as guest. Just as he was starting his 'routine', his bass drum batter head split. After a couple of minutes 'kerfuffle', he moved over to the 'house' kit whilst a drum tech changed the head, after which he came back down to his own kit. Apart from extensive use of a whole raft of china crashes around his kit, there was no difference whatever in his playing. I reckon the bloke could have finished his spot with cardboard boxes (or even a Squier bass..! ) if he had to. He's good, is that there Terry Bozzio; very good indeed.