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    Withdrawal Symptoms/Abstinences From Not Playing Bass?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by ahpook

    Here's an odd one.

     

    Pretty much bandless and lacking in bass mojo at the moment I'm just learning whatever songs spring to mind. Not necessarily complicated stuff, just whatever pops into my head.

     

    I've learned a few Gary Numan songs - good basslines, great synths, bit of nostalgia.

     

    Now, I can't stop playing Cars. Got up this morning, found myself plugged in and playing Cars whilst the kettle boiled. About 6 times.

     

    Did some errands with Mrs. Pook, got back. Cars. Cars. I've just stopped Cars to type this.

     

    Before this it was More Than This by Roxy Music. It feels like a strange compulsion.

     

    Is this a bass playing renaissance or subliminal nostalgia? It feels weird tbh.

     

     

     

     

     

    Cars

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    Online vendor asking for video of an issue before accepting a return

    in General Discussion

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    12 hours ago, binky_bass said:

    I'd tend to give the store the opportunity to do the right thing, call them up, explain the situation and my guess is they'll straighten this out.

     

    This.

     

    A friendly call explaining you don't have a smartphone, so the video's not straightforward...and maybe mention you're hardly likely to start fiddling them now after your years of customer loyalty. Smiles all round, hopefully.

     

     

     

     

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    Bought this for the mrs - Akai EWI

    in Other Instruments

    Posted · Edited by ahpook

    24 minutes ago, sshorepunk said:

    @ahpook I watched loads of YouTube videos, there plenty of tutorials and also plenty with people playing some really cool stuff, there’s even a video of a guy playing the guitar solo from enter the sandman on an EWI!

     

    Excellent - thanks, Mrs. Pook does seem quite excited by the idea of playing synths, etc. using this as an interface.

     

    I plumbed our electronic piano into a Mellotron VST for her a while back and she loved it :)

    Bought this for the mrs - Akai EWI

    in Other Instruments

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    2 hours ago, sshorepunk said:


    ideal for silent practice, the 5000 is rechargeable as well, so she walks round with no wires connected

    i believe the Roland aerophone is good but was too much money for a surprise Xmas gift

    theres around six fingering options you can choose from, sax flute etc 

     

     

    That's good to know, thanks.

     

    I think we'll be doing some research over the weekend.

    Bench power supply recommendations

    in Repairs and Technical

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    1 minute ago, sandy_r said:

     

    I've bought different pieces of kit from both Tenma and Ruzizao, both have been of decent quality and continue to perform as required, the cheaper budget brands seem to come & go very quickly, so few 'brand' names seem to stick

     

    I see that CPC have Tenma in their range, so there's some weight behind that route - there's a 30V 5A Tenma for £70+ (free post over £40, i think).  I've bought a lot of electronics parts from CPC and they're very thorough, providing good quality parts

     

    HTH

     

     

    I have a Ruzizao 30V 5A bench psu and it works admirably.

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    Withdrawal Symptoms/Abstinences From Not Playing Bass?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by ahpook

    I used to miss playing bass if I couldn't for some reason, and quite excited about getting back to it - after a holiday for example.

     

    Sadly no more. I play bass most days, more often as 'something to do',  it feels, rather burning desire to make music.

     

    I feel a lot of the love I had is gone these days. So it goes.

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    The Joe Dart III - New Joe Dart Musicman Signature Bass

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    5 minutes ago, Burns-bass said:

    Instrumentally, they're absolutely on point, but what are they trying to say or achieve with any of it? It all seems as hollow and empty as the kind of lift muzak you used to here while shopping.

     

    Very much agree - muzak is exactly what it reminds me of.

     

    Astoundingly good musicians, without doubt, but definitely not something I'd choose to listen too. No 'hate' though, just the sound of me walking by.

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