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[quote name='Thunderpaws' timestamp='1502487397' post='3351866'] Updated first post with a photo now....thanks Dad... [/quote] ... and a nice wide-angle view it is too; well done.

[quote name='Avi14' timestamp='1502480557' post='3351813']... is the bass sounding better now?... [/quote] Indeed it is; well done on that score. Still timing issues that need working on (that hammer-on, for instance, is far too fast for you right now...). You're playing above your weight. Not in itself a bad thing, necessarily, as long as you're also spending time on just playing correctly, using exercises or much less demanding 'play-along' tracks. Still, I don't want to discourage you; you're doing fine, really, but could be doing so much better if those fundamentals were better in place. Keep it up, of course; thanks and 'Bravo' for sharing.

(Just to say 'Thanks' for the Mickey Baker stuff...)

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1502461070' post='3351653'] I still don't think they're going to make any appreciable impact. There aren't nearly as many LEDs in the bulb in your OP as there are in the American DJ lamps for a start. You will notice them if there aren't any other lights on with them okay but not much more than that. Another thing about the lamp in question - you may well lose some of the LEDs. They're not the most long lived of LED products available. [/quote] On the other hand, they're not very expensive to try out. I had similar qualms when I acquired my first cheap leds, but, so far, I've not been disappointed with any of 'em, including workshop floods, main tube (ex-neon...) lights, outdoors auto-lights and several other types. They might go duff in two days, but I doubt it; if they did, their cost would be reimbursed. I've worked with pro lights (I was lighter for a band for several years, and assistant to a buddy with an events company, so I've seen a few...). No, they won't rival with Martin lights, but [i]will [/i]provide a backstage wash in a pub or small theatre. Just my tuppence-worth, though.

Good afternoon, Mark, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

[quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1502455876' post='3351596'] I already use ADJ par cans that are very bright and cost quite a bit for main spots. As I indicated above I was wondering if these may be a good option for a back wall wash [/quote] The answer is 'Yes'; be aware that you'll need 'line-of-sight' for them to obey the remote, though.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1502450575' post='3351524'] I suggest that anyone who is contemplating spending money on a serious home studio has a good read of [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/308700-advice-what-next/page__view__findpost__p__3338557"]my cautionary tale[/url] before getting out their wallet and credit card. [/quote] Would you have listened to that excellent advice, back in the day..?

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1502451951' post='3351542'] hey congratulations I do believe you're deafer than me, I too have the fall off a cliff at 4K but goes back up for 8K [/quote] [size=5] [/size][size=5]25 to 3, but it might rain. Take a brolly. [/size]

[quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1502393105' post='3351215']... Anyone used them in band or at home? [/quote] These ... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5x-10W-RGB-LED-Flood-Light-Waterproof-Outdoor-Graden-light-IR-Remote-Control/311906870965?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D38086183f94142a783fc84d03543509c%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D222584440376&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851"]Ebay: Led Floodlights x 5 ...[/url] I use these (in white only...) at home, as workshop lights, and 10w is very bright indeed. With the colour changing you'd lose a few lumens, but easily enough for a pub stage area, or back-lighting, as you suggest. True, they won't use your current fittings, but they can be stood on the floor as they are, or easily fixed to a stand of sorts, or clamped to PA stands for side flood. As a bonus, they're waterproof for light rain, at least, so could be risked outdoors. I'll be getting a set like this for our next gigs, if I get well enough to gig again. Certainly not 'pro' quality, but those that I have are well made and reliable. Being LED, they are pretty well shock-proof, don't heat up much at all and last a very long time. Just my tuppence-worth; hope this helps.

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1502433955' post='3351341'] How do you go about proving the existence of a verbal contract? [/quote] Witnesses..?

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1502436930' post='3351359']...this is a far better test, mimics what audiologist use... [/quote] Indeed, far more accurate. Here's my result (Yes, I know; I'm deaf ...)... Far from the 'Under 25' that the other rubbish test gave. Jokers..!

[quote name='Nathan' timestamp='1502403265' post='3351293']...Is a J Bass going to be any easier to learn on than the current Schecter? [/quote] I'm not expert in the matter, but I can't imagine for one second how a J-bass is going to be any easier (or harder...) to learn on than your current bass, except for the purely subjective notion of motivation. If it pleases you to change, there's no problem, but they're just as hard (or easy...) as each other, as far as learning to play the bass is concerned. Your call, of course, and well done for wanting to get started on lessons (always a Good Thing...) but don't delude yourself. I'll pass on my usual encouraging remark, though... It's the first forty years or so that are the hardest, after which things sometimes tend to get (slightly...) better. Good luck, whatever you decide.

[quote name='dazza14' timestamp='1502378538' post='3351087']...it's not jumping out at me how to do it... [/quote] Here's a short video tutorial; there are many others on t'tube... http://youtu.be/72ewbraagj8 Hope this helps.

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1502378102' post='3351080'] I'll have to ruminate on that one. [/quote] Oh dear..!

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1502372179' post='3351025'] Indeed. I hear they are lovely in a stoat and kidley pie too. [/quote] A kid'll eat ivy, too. Wouldn't you..?

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1502370342' post='3351003'] You're kidding! [/quote] Virgin goats don't kid, obviously.

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1502360991' post='3350898']...black lab... [/quote] You are Victor Frankenstein and I claim my £5..!

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1502351383' post='3350798'] t was easier than I thought! Track is at least 30 years old so be gentle!... [/quote] Marvellous..! Nice growling bass, dark drums and a voice like Bonnie Tyler meets Kate Bush meets Morticia Addams..! I love the splendid, incongruous rhyming of 'Nile' with 'sundial'..! Must have been fun, recording that on a wind-swept hill-top, naked, at midnight, whilst sacrificing a couple of virgin goats..! Thanks for sharing; that'll trouble my dreams for several weeks now, I shouldn't wonder..!

[quote name='dazza14' timestamp='1502352770' post='3350806'] I don't think so, I think it's just one big chunk of data. I'll give Audacity a download and look into it further. Thank you for the advice [/quote] It's more than likely a stereo file. Audacity is easy enough to use for splitting it up. Once done, it might be a Good Idea to 'normalise' each of the chunks so that they all have a relatively even level..? Depending on the sonic result, mastering may be of benefit, too. Just for the anecdote, we had a desk recording of one of our concerts; there had been an error in the connections, making the whole thing sound muddy. One pass of a mastering tool brought it all up to very acceptable quality. Just sayin'. If you have any difficulties with anything, there are many here that can either offer guidance or do the job for you, given the file. Good luck with it; we'd like to hear a bit of it, if it's at all palatable.

Enough with the 'Ford Granada' stuff..! I've a very, very long anecdote on the subject; too long even by my standards for BC, and not-so-fond memories of that car. Enough..! Volvos, no problem, Mercos even, but please, leave the Ford Granadas where they deserve to be, occulted by history and forgotten till the end of TIM and beyond.

[quote name='ricksterphil' timestamp='1502295089' post='3350535'] This... [/quote] The 'Tanglewood' link seems to be wrong. Here's a good'un ... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tanglewood-Elfin-Mini-Bass-/172810864893?hash=item283c5488fd:g:ygsAAOSw8apZiExg"]Tanglewood Elfin Mini-bass ...[/url]

Subsonic mush..? [size=5]Subsonic mush..?[/size] I'll have you know, young lad, that Camco drums do [i]not [/i]produce subsonic mush..! ...