Dad3353

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1364508824' post='2027596']Like dad367584638 (I may have his number wrong) said...[/quote]

'33' = Country code for France
'53' = French Department code (La Mayenne...)

Hence 'Dad3353'.

I don't think ohmic measurement alone suffices to predict the voltage o/p of a p/up. It's useful for getting a general idea (difference between single/double, or seeing if the p/up has seriously short-circuited windings...), but the o/p is also greatly dependant on magnet strength, winding formers, spaces around the magnet(s...) and more. I'm not suggesting, either, that the measurement is false, or useless, but, to me, 13k does not 'automatically' indicate 'hot'. The real test would be (temporarily..?) fitting a known high-o/p p/up as a comparison.
I would also concur with the 'direct connection' test, bypassing all pots, switches etc, to hear the p/up on its own. I don't know this model (I'm only a drummer, after all..!), so can't say if low o/p is typical or not.
Why it it an issue..? Do you want to play louder, but can't..?
Hope this helps; subject to correction or contradiction from others...

[quote name='blinddrew' timestamp='1364427787' post='2026525']
From a guitarists perspective, as mentioned above, it makes sense to have your less dextrous hand on the fretboard because that's doing the simpler task - it's on / off basically. The note is either fretted or not. The more dextrous hand then has the challenge of creating the "feel" of the piece...[/quote]

I'm not sure (in fact I'm certain..!) that I'd agree with this statement. Whilst not suggesting that the picking hand is doing little, fingering chords or single note melody lines takes, imho, a great deal of dexterity; more especially so if 'feeling' is to be heard. I'd be hard pressed to say that one hand does less than the other. Just my opinion, though.

It's [i]that [/i]time of year (or rather; month...) again; doesn't time fly..? Once again an excellent flock, all with their surprises. Quality..? We're on a roll with these competitions; there seems to be a bottomless well of inspiration being tapped by these folks. All for our pleasure and delight...
...and the winner is...

No, but here's my thoughts,cunning hidden so as not to spoil your innocent mind with my ramblings...

[spoiler]A varied lot, and, as always, a tough decision to give the 'thumb's up' to only one.The Acid test..? Would I play it again, and listen sometimes/often..? The comedy effect of a couple of others won't pass this test. The 'nod and a wink' to our Atari/Amiga/Sinclair/Amstrad heritage is also a tad wearing to those who (mis-...) spent their youth on programming those chipsets. Thanks for the recognition, but I'm not [i]that [/i]nostalgic (well, just a little, maybe...). I was keen on the vocal number, which evoked thoughts of Sid Barrett, and special mention for the xylophone, which nearly gets my vote but, in the end, it's the hot drumming that I finally plumped for. Slightly biased this month, though, by being a drummer, and so my vote goes to the elaborate use of odd time signatures, sacrificing (slightly...) richness in melody. I also happen to agree; war has changed.
Anyway, don't forget the essentials... Always question authority.[/spoiler]

Well done all, of course, although that really goes without saying.

Left..? Right..? Ambidextrous..? It's enough to confuse anyone...
My Dad was lefty through and through, although 'thorough' old-school schooling forced him to write (badly...) with his right hand.
A younger brother is a hard lefty, too, but started playing on my guitar, so plays righty (and damned well too...). His left-hand dexterity was, in the early years, a huge advantage, and very distinctive. Hard work (including the tying of fingers to force others to work...) got his finger-picking skills to a very high level.
I'm naturally righty, for bass and guitar, and started out that way round on drums, but after about a year of little progress, decided to try it out switched. I've played lefty ever since. Although limb independence is a goal in modern drumming, I never fully achieved this. I can play righty, but it's nowhere near what I do on my lefty kit.
I've still the intention of getting a lefty guitar, simply to see for myself if one can become proficient (even at this late stage...).
For my part, I'm quite convinced that either way round is do-able for just about everyone, lefty or righty, although I could be wrong. It's certainly not a handicap, being lefty on a righty instrument, for most folks, I think.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1364342942' post='2025308']...what is it that stops you accepting that the way you approach life and music is what you are? And stops you accepting and hearing your unique voice for what it is? Preventing you from developing your own truth as a musician and as a musical person. What makes you doubt your capacity to delight yourself, and touch other people?
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Simple, really: the cold hard light of reality. Being old is a help, too. I got over the 'I'm special' bit when I was around 2 years old, so I've never known the joys and pains of the ego-trip swings and roundabouts. Being a drummer helps, too. We're a very modest breed (normal; we're the best... ).

Play your exercises (and even songs..!) on the part of the neck you're happy with, and gradually move down (or is that 'up'..?). You'll find it to be easier over time (perhaps one fret down every couple of weeks or so..?). Don't strain yourself to play where it's too uncomfortable (ever..?). Patience; it's the first 40 years or so that are the worst, after which things get (slightly...) better.
Hope this helps; subject to correction and contradiction from others...

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1364244336' post='2023813']
The site is becoming very unreliable. What will it be next?
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Good evening, The Dark Lord (or may I call you 'The'..?)...

You wouldn't be Swedish, by any chance, would you..? Just wondering...

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1364251494' post='2024001']...And/or possibly a looney.
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No; that'd be the loons...

My Verithin...

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[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1364155479' post='2022673']...Still trying to think of a way to remember that Hey Joe starts on C though!
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Extrapolation of the lyrics..?

'[i]Hey, Joe, (you stoopid [b]C[/b]***...), where're yo' goin' with that gun in yo' hand[/i]' etc...

Sorry; I'll get my fringed shirt...

...and 'Bing..!' another small donation goes to swell (albeit slowly...) the coffers of our favourite forum. Congratulations to all, a very good thread. Anyone else with a bit of memorabilia to donate..? No..? Surely, behind the fridge, or your uncle's attic..? really..? Look again, perhaps...

OK, Fionn, lay it on the line. What is it that you're [i]really [/i]after..? Fishing for a 'mod' job..? Want some extra votes in the photo competition..? A discount for advertising one of your basses..? Don't be shy; we can take it. After such a 'warm fuzzy' post, my cynical self senses a hidden agenda.
No..? I'm barking up the wrong tree..? You're sincere..? Well blow me down..! That's a new one on me. Someone content on a forum..! Hey, Mum, come and look at this..! Someone's [i]happy [/i]on a forum..! Yes, yes; I kid you not..! Look...

Whatever the outcome, BC will get my bid, just to thank the admin staff for their great efforts. I'm not Cresus, but I like the spirit of this thread, so hang the expense..!
There's no tab in there, anyway, nor drum score...

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1363910914' post='2019595']
... but Dad! I thought you really loved Mum!
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Ah, yes, there was that, too. Thanks for reminding me. Damned old age...

([i]Now, where did I put that pencil..? I'm sure I had it in my hand only a minute ago... Oh, well[/i]...)

OK, I'll play.

£12.50

Can you post to France, if my bid wins..?

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1363903786' post='2019409']
So then what you are saying really is that even the small amount of theory that a lot of guitarists and bassists know compared to most classical musicians, you wouldn't even consider as theory?
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Perhaps, depending on what one takes '[color=#800000]the small amount of theory that a lot of guitarists and bassists know compared to most classical musicians[/color]' to mean. I still don't follow your equating the playing of the instrument (any instrument...) with theoretical knowledge. In my view (maybe different to others, as I've stated, and open to discussion...), music theory is independent of any instrument. One constructs chords from the same 'rule set' for brass, guitar, keys and choral work, albeit with different practical applicative limitations. A cadence is a cadence, whether in rock or flamenco. Transposing, construction of scales, the understanding and use of modes... the list is long. I can easily imagine a 'classical' oboe player being somewhat un-versed in chordal work. It wouldn't stop him playing correctly any written piece. It would surely handicap his career, of course, and, imho, he (she..?) would be a poorer musician, but the virtuosity of his playing is not directly related to his theoretical understanding. The opposite is even more true: a mastery of musical theory gives no guarantee of being able to play any instrument at all.
The general term 'rock guitarist' (or bassist...) implies, to me, nothing at all concerning any knowledge of theory of music. Are there any Irish fiddle players down your way..? Do they need music theory to tear up any decent pub gig, or folk concert..? It's not quite apples and cauliflowers, but I consider the concepts to be very separate.
As stated, I may be wrong, it has been known. The last time was around 1956 or so, I seem to remember...

Although all nice (no, [i]very[/i] nice...) basses, I think I would recommend the Sadowsky, as being the most versatile. I let you store any 3 with me, if that helps you..?

A counter-example, from a year or two ago...
An amp I wanted was on 'tbay for £600. I didn't have the cash, so didn't bid. No-one else did, either, and the auction finished, unsold. I contacted the seller, through 'tbay, and offered 3 monthly payments of £200 each, and £50 more for the trouble; I'd pick the amp up when all was paid. He accepted, I sent 3 payments, then had to wait 2 more months to be able to travel to England to pick it up. I (well, we; it's a heavy amp...) took my Hiwatt back to France, in a splendid flight case. Great deal, and we got to meet a decent young bloke. Sometimes trust pays off. Not always, but sometimes...

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1363902980' post='2019368']
Right.
I haven't been following that particular thread closely, but it appears that it has been removed due to our liability under current defamation laws and the previous conversations that we've had with Ernie Ball.
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I had been following the thread, at the time, and can confirm that there may have been grounds for protecting BC in some posts by members. I also feel that total deletion is not the best solution (although much easier than others, I'll allow...). Deletion of individual phrases or posts, replacing them with an explanation, would be more satisfactory, I would suggest. More time spent, but better than re-writing history (by deleting any and all in one swoop...).
I'm a mod on another forum, and can understand the time and effort that goes into the admin and mod roles. I also would suggest that there is a deontology which goes with the role.
Just my opinion, no malice intended.

...but that was my point; badly made, I suppose. Learning scales and such is not, in my view, music theory. Maybe my definitions are different..? To play Bach, rote would suffice. To understand Bach (whether one can play it or not...) requires a knowledge of theory. I'm not going to fight long to defend my corner, though. You may be right.

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1363888329' post='2019019']...Obviously, learning theory comes when you start learning a classical instrument, because it's fairly useless without that knowledge...
...you need to know the theory...[/quote]

Good evening, Milty...

I may have mis-judged your intentions here, but, as I read this, I would be inclined to disagree. 'Playing' an instrument, 'classical' or other, involves, imho no necessity to study theory. I would suggest that it helps, but is not necessary. 'Composing' is a very different affair; those that wish to succeed in symphonic works would best have a pretty solid grasp of theory (or be very lucky in their choice of notes, perhaps..?).
Reading sheet music has little to do with music theory, I think. Understanding music theory does not imply reading skills, either.
Just my tuppence-worth; no malice intended.

...So there is hope yet for the world..? This young lady is not completely daft, imho. Back to (or rather; onwards towards...) the Grateful Dead era. Never left, myself.

Coluche (French comedian, sadly deceased...) demonstrating his violin skills in boxing gloves.

"The advantage is, when you take them off, playing seems so much easier..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU51oefe7xE

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1363807111' post='2018030']
The Selmer looks like it requires more [s]skill[/s] booze than the Hiwatt.
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