ahpook

I don't know...maybe I've still not realised.

[quote name='anDy LAKIN' timestamp='1462378516' post='3042551'] yes perhaps a toned down h r giger aliens inspired design is what i thought at first glance but that maybe more down to the colour [/quote] If it had no visible neck join it would look....grown.

Very space-age, I like that.

I use a plectrum...never quite got on with the way a pick sounds

If you can live with the neck dive then they're amazing. I can, cos they're amazing. Did I mention the amazing bit ?

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1461858734' post='3038292'] You can buy something like a [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoom-Portable-Digital-Recorder-Version/dp/B003QKBVYK"]Zoom handheld recorder[/url] to ‘just record stuff’ like you might once have done with a tape deck or dictaphone. You can buy an [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Musical-Instruments-Focusrite-Scarlett-2i2-Computer-Interface/dp/B005OZE9SA"]audio interface[/url] for connecting your bass to a computer and record/compose using any number of [url="http://www.audacityteam.org"]softwares[/url]. My suggested [b]Step 1[/b] would be to read the [b][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/248509-beginners-guide-to-home-recording/"]Beginner's Guide to Home Recording[/url][/b] at the top of this forum. It [i]"does exactly what is says on the tin"[/i], so to speak. And if you get stuck, just ask! [/quote] Top answer

That's a stunning piece of wood. Looking forward to seeing the results

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1461593249' post='3035916'] I'd leave it alone. [/quote] Me too, but if thine eye offends ye, use felt-tip pen.

Hope you get an appointment soon.

[quote name='Stickman' timestamp='1461233480' post='3032645'] Hi ahpook, I teach in west London (Chiswick) and correcting playing posture is one of the first things I cover with my students. Feel free to PM me to see if there is any help I can give you. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/180288-bass-tuition-available-in-west-london/"]http://basschat.co.u...in-west-london/[/url] [/quote] When I get a few things sorted I'll drop you a PM, thanks

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1461227191' post='3032558'] You'd be better off going to an Alexander Technique practitioner for this than a bass teacher IMO. [/quote] And in that, you and Mrs. Pook are in accord ! I thought it'd be better starting with a bass teacher, but fair enough, maybe that's a better starting place. Thanks

OK, thanks for the recommendations, I'll check out their details online.

I'd say learn to make your own, it's easy and I have cables I made 10 or 12 years ago going fine. It's fun and solder smells..hmmmmm. I have a few of OBBM's cables as well and they're great too !

Maybe the yellow staples are used as they're easier to see ? Anyway, my solution to the logo ? Take it off. Naomi Klein would be proud of you

Just got back from the doctors, a bit of a follow up on a appointment a month or so ago. Anyhoo - most likely DO have a ganglion in my right wrist and an MRI is being arranged. However, this has made me realise that I have odd aches and pains in both my wrists that might be helped by improving my posture when playing, so a trip to a bass tutor who's knowledgeable about such things could be in order. Anyone know a good bass tutor in North London who's a whizz on posture and related problems ?

I could do, yes....what's accepted wisdom ? Just DI-ed ?

[size=4]Ordered these from Mike at Gemini on the 11th, and they popped through my door today. Bit of back story - I was pimping a Squier CV Telecaster guitar for a very good friend of mine for his 40th birthday a few years back, and after talking to Mike at Gemini about mini-Humbuckers went for a pair of 'Vampire Queens' which my friend was blown away by and do sound superb. Mike was a great chap to deal with so I saw no reason to go elsewhere when I fancied treating my 86 MIJ Jazz bass to some new pickups for its 30th birthday. I'm replacing a set of SD...um....I forget which sort, but I know that put them in there in ~'98, and they're not Quarter-Pounders. At ~14K I guess they're 'Hot Jazzes'. They've always been a bit on the dark side, so the Dawn Lightnings at 8.4/9.6K looked a good choice - I've a set of Wizard 84's in another bass they're about the same IIRC,. Anhoo - wired them in and I'm very pleased. A lot clearer than the SD with a much more detailed botton end. Thicker overall than a stock MIJ Geddy Lee tho, but that could be the maple board I suppose.[/size] [size=4]Took a quick pic of them after I'd unpacked them - nice presentation, doesn't change the tone, but it's a classy touch [/size] [size=2][attachment=217317:IMG_1500.JPG][/size]

That's shocking.

Maybe you've got some Byrds nesting inside.... [i]Sorry[/i] Does it sound like something loose ? Can you (and a friend, maybe) shake it and see ?

[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1460729821' post='3028275'] As a rule, I think national anthems shouldn't be 'creatively interpreted' [/quote] Almost universally, I agree.... Almost....the first 1.24 of this are the exception. But I'm not sure for what reason [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FHuwP6EK34[/media]

It's less interesting than a 'traditional' rendition with trumpets and whatnot, so.... FAIL.

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1460718645' post='3028118'] Storm troopers of death easy listening / mood music [/quote] Perfect, shall I light the scented candles ?