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[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1460815661' post='3029040'] I like that a lot. Reminds me of one or two songs but I can't think what for the life of me. Thought it had a certain sound and a bit Lo Fi which maybe in a sentimental way reminds me of listening to an old lp. Unlike camdenrob's thoughts, I thought it was a bit more deep, serious and mellow rather than sunny. Funny the way we each see things. [/quote] [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167485] You're right, you may have heard it before, if you've been following other stuff on my Soundcloud account... I give you... [url="http://soundcloud.com/dad3353/killer-bass"]Killer Bass ...[/url] An old LP..? Maybe, but then again, I'm old..!

A Barefaced Compact laid sideways..? The choice is vast, if horizontal is not a problem. I'll admit to never having understood this 'thing' about amp overhang, but, then again, I play drums..!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1460806555' post='3028928'] You brought [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Schrödinger into it. I was just trying to be funny. [/font][/color] [/quote] 'Trying'..? Yes, you are often 'trying'. ...

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1460805851' post='3028910'] Please don't open THAT box. [/quote] But if that's the only way of answering the question, instead of wishy-washy shilly-shally a*sing around, what then..? It's all very fine asking these pompous existentialist riddles; 'What if' this, 'Supposing' that, but it's a bit more to the point and actually moves things forward to open the blasted box and see in what state the cat is, in reality. Messing about with hypothetical suppositions is for the dogs. Open the box, open the box, open the box... (Signed...) Pandora

This would come under 'obtaining money by false pretences', and should be reprimanded. Yes, there are moral principles involved; those that can square that have a higher threshold of moral value than others. Where does that threshold lie in other issues, then, eh..? Some things are absolute; one cannot be 'almost' honest. One is or one isn't. Excepting Schrödinger's cat, of course.

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Just in time, then, to save time by using the very same tools that Sibelius used, as well as Grieg, Holst and Mussorgsky... It worked for them (and my youngest brother, except that he's not, yet, famous...). No, no need to thank me.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1460736325' post='3028353'] There's a light-bulb joke in there somewhere, but for the life of me I can't think what it is. [/quote] Brilliant.

Alex was gentleman enough to pass on a chorus pedal he'd won in a raffle, for simply the cost of postage (to France...). True BC spirit. Excellent communications, well packed, fast postage; top quality all round. This bloke is, in my opinion and experience, a Good Egg. Thanks again, Alex.

[sharedmedia=core:attachments:167485] [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460726025' post='3028222']... What strings have you got on the Verithin? tapes? ... it really does sound very DB like. [/quote] Yes indeed; Rotosound Trubass RS88M (Black Nylon...). They've been on this bass for almost a decade, now, and I only changed 'em then on a whim..! I've other basses, but the weight (or rather, lack of...) and the playing ease (no blisters here..!) make this my 'go to' bass. No, I don't do 'slap', and have use for neither picks nor tweeters..!

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1460712775' post='3028029'] Not too shabby at all. [/quote] [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167485]

Here we go, then; not the baritone, but my Verithin trying out a newly-received EHX 'The Clone Theory' pedal (Thanks, Ratman...)... [url="http://soundcloud.com/dad3353/bc-noodle-2016-04"]BC Noodle April 2016 ...[/url]

Maybe a dumb question (probably..!), but why do your detach them..? If there's a loose fit, would a bit of gaffer tape hold 'em together..? My Superlux are detachable, but there's a clip keeping a positive connection. Makes it simple if the cable becomes damaged, but can't just 'fall out'. Do you deliberately unplug yours, and, if so, why..? Just curious, really.

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1460652230' post='3027652'] Yes, but it's no good for metal [/quote] What, not even brushed aluminium, or hand-beaten bronze..?

If you're going to tour with that, I think I'd recommend having the wiring re-done, maybe with slightly thicker gauge wire..? Those solder joints look very flimsy to me; the copper should be wrapped around the lug, through the hole, before soldering. One should ideally have firstly a good mechanical joint, which the solder then reinforces. Those present joints look like candidates for failure by vibration in the quite short term. Whilst it's open, it's the right occasion to get that beefed up. Just sayin'.

Has Feng Shui replaced Rock'n'Roll..?

[quote name='IanA' timestamp='1460628738' post='3027337']... I used to love driving my TR6 but compared to my SMax it was uncomfortable... [/quote] ...

[quote name='IanA' timestamp='1460554558' post='3026758']...Like it or not live sound is evolving. [/quote] On the other hand, there are still enthusiasts for steam trains and vintage motorcycles. Modern progress does not [i]have [/i]to sweep quite so clean; there is a place for sentiment and nostalgia.

Makes [i]us [/i]look good 'n tight..! http://youtu.be/nM_u1XEOPbY

Try an opposite approach, perhaps..? Hang a suitable 100g weight from a tuner key,and see if any difference can be felt..? A muslin bag with rice in it, or whatever can be cobbled up. If there's a noticeable negative effect, it could be assumed there'd be an equivalent positive effect upon changing the set..?

Whatever made that speaker go duff could well do the same for any other speakers in, potentially, the same condition. I'd not count on the original, new, power handling specification to be a certainty, and treat the whole cab as doubtful until it's had a chance to prove itself. Be prepared for further 'surprises', perhaps..?

Of all the gear I've accumulated over the decades, be it for drums, guitar, bass or whatever, I really can't think of one single piece that has [i]any [/i]aesthetic appeal to me in any way or form. It's much more subtle than mere looks, to me; I wouldn't spend any time at all just [i]looking [/i]at my Hiwatt amp or HH cab. It's the overall impression, maybe from my early, formative years browsing through catalogues and music magasines, and going to concerts. I've a fair selection of all sorts, from Vox Amplugs, through Danelectro Hodad, HA 3500 and Fender Bassman. What do they look like..? A heteroclite assembly of vintage gear, more or less road-worn, some with a bit of dust. Looks..? Not really my thing. Disclaimer: It's not that I have [i]bad [/i]taste; rather that I have [i]none[/i].

I'll admit to never having felt comfortable with the very word 'competition', which is why a adhere strictly to the use of 'Challenge'. To me, the very fact of entering (either the Noodle Bar or the Basschat Challenge...) is challenge enough, and the voting and stuff is just to give some recognition. 'Winning' is having posted a file; the rest is (again, to me...) just dressing. That's really why I started doing my 'Play Of The Day', as I find it slightly odd (old duffer that I am...) that all the music seems to to not get its full share of encouragement. I understand the notion of keeping it short and simple, and quite recognise the difference with the more elaborate compositions in the Challenge (many of which have no bass at all, or have never been physically played by human hands...). Just sayin'; I may fetch our ESP Baritone guitar to have a bash. Does that count as a bass; that's how it's strung and tuned at the moment..?