Dad3353

I use Voxplugs for both bass and guitar, and, although they are not competition for an Ampeg stack, they're not so bad as to hurt one's ears, either. Plugs straight into the instrument, headset plugs in and that's all that's required. It's just for practising, or trying out an immediate idea; just grab the bass and play. If I want tone, I have a Hiwatt amp, but the trusty little Voxplug get far more use around the house than does the Hiwatt. Other folks may have other usage, but for simply practising, I wouldn't be without one.

I doubt that she complains 'Neck's too chunky; I've got small hands', either..!

[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1508605125' post='3393294'] If you have an impromptu jam with your friends in front of the guests at a party in your home, is that a gig? What about if you play bass for a few songs at the local primary school's Christmas service? Playing in the band for a pantomime matinee and then again in the evening. Is that two gigs? Turning up and doing a couple of songs at a jam night. Is that a gig? [/quote] From the OED ... [color=#800080]NOUN, informal...[/color] [color=#800080]A live performance by a musician or group playing popular or jazz music.[/color] ...so, yes, all the examples given are gigs; two gigs for the panto...

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1508574716' post='3392985'] Are you sure you're not mixing up your "x" with a "k"? [/quote] Sir, we obviously move in different social circles.

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1508522042' post='3392784'] NOOOOOOO. I have really struggled for inspiration on this fairy topic and put in an entry that's just about fairy nuff, and mow I find it's a picture of an ELF !! Oh my days ! [/quote] No time to change to 'National Elf', or 'Here's to your good elf', or 'Swinging's an elfy occupation..? No..? Oh, never mind, then.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1508528169' post='3392844'] I thought it was a pixie. [/quote] No, all the pixies I've ever seen have all worn pointy hats, rather like Noddy (although he's not a pixie; it's just that he wears a pointy hat [i]similar [/i]to that worn by all the pixies I've ever seen, but with a bell, that's all...).

[quote name='adamg67' timestamp='1508509271' post='3392684']...and someone posted a picture of a fairy... [/quote] An elf, surely..? (Fairies have wings, don't they..?). Or maybe a Borrower..?

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1508506615' post='3392662']...Anyone got any recommendations? [/quote] Use one of these as a drummer headphone amp..? Balanced inputs... [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/behringer_powerplay_p1.htm?ref=search_rslt_Behringer+POWERPLAY+P1_337109_0"]Thomann GB: Behringer Powerplay P1 ...[/url] Hope this helps.

The one you're trying hard to look as if you're not looking at..!

[quote name='totorbass' timestamp='1508499498' post='3392601'] Yes... [/quote] Ah, that's much better. I'm unfamiliar with the term 'WAF', but get the gist. If I may suggest the following, though, to improve the sense..? [color=#800080][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]'Yes, the Woman Acceptance Factor is quite good, my wife has given up on my GAS, but I'm not pushing my luck too much, either.'[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Cheers, and thanks for the explanation.[/font][/color]

[quote name='totorbass' timestamp='1508496442' post='3392572']... Yep the WAF is quite good (she has let down). But I'm not exagerating. [/quote] ? ? ? Lost in translation, I'm afraid. Try again in original French, please, just to see..? Essaie de nouveau en français, pour voir, stp..?

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1508495615' post='3392558'] You'd have thought they'd have the condition under control? [/quote] No point; half the time it's useless.

[quote name='squire5' timestamp='1508494251' post='3392539']... I'm 65,and after playing in various bands since age 15 without ear protection,ever,(I was one of the 'earplugs are for wusses' brigade) it's only to be expected.If only I'd taken more care. [/quote] On the other hand, ageing is what it is, and treble loss is, unfortunately, par for the course for over 60's. Protection is, of course, a Good Thing, but don't beat yourself up for having neglected it early on. You are not alone.

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1508489302' post='3392495']...keep basslines simple to avoid over-egging the pudding... [/quote] Mmm..! Pudding..!

Nice drums back there ..^^ (and a great music stand, too..! )

Birdsong (or is that my tinnitus playing up again..? )

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1508479201' post='3392418']... Have they really been on tour for twenty years? How does that work? [/quote] Once again, the power of the mighty apostrophe..! "The band have temporarily halted their '20 Years of Placebo' tour while lead singer Brian Molko sees a specialist and finds out what's causing the vocal issues."

Perhaps it was [i]thought [/i]stolen, but had, in fact, simply slid down the back of the sofa..? ...