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    Empty gigbag syndrome

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    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1430138180' post='2758256']
    Take it home and leave it lying around. I have quite a collection of hard cases and gig bags lurking throughout the house, to fool the current mrs discreet and keep her confused. Some of 'em [i]may [/i]have basses in and some of them may not. One or two may have basses in that she hasn't even seen...
    [/quote]

    ......And the award for best post of the year goes to :D :D :D

    Audition Thief

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    It is at times like this that i would like to think "WWJD"

    What Would Joffrey Do?


    ....OK, perhaps just let the local music community know so none of them also get caught out.
    if you see any bands advertising for singers you can give them a heads up (pun intended).

    Eurovision entry - under achieving as an art form

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    Blue - didn't win,
    Guys and gals dressed as cabin crew - didn't win
    Bloke with women dressed as schoolgirls - didn't win
    Englebert - didn't win
    Andrew Lloyd Webber song - didnt win

    This year - We're not gonna win.

    As for the rest of Europe not having a sense of humour...The best Eurovision song in years "Woki mit deim PoPo" by trakshittaz didn't even get past the semi finals. (Check it on yooo toob it's still there).

    ---

    Oh, and If I had to mark the Polish milk maids I would definitely have given them one. .....fnarr fnarr

    Playing in the states. Visa help needed

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    [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1418119268' post='2626929']
    James, you have had your answer from the only people that you need to be taking any notice of. [/quote]

    This.

    .. and not sure what bass you'd be taking but remember to check about CITES & abalone/motherofpearl/brazilian rosewoods being banned for import/export by U.S Customs these days.

    The cost of a Fodera. Worth it?

    in Bass Guitars

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    [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1415969731' post='2605691']
    ...That body looks like Snoopy with his mouth open!
    [/quote]
    Oh ... cr@p !!!

    [quote name='woodster' timestamp='1416155878' post='2607410']
    ...the one that felt the best and sounded incredible was the Yin Yang Standard.
    [/quote]
    yep, ..reminds me of my first trip to Bass Gear

    RIP Jack Bruce

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    [quote name='Chezz55' timestamp='1414405506' post='2588883']
    Thanks for some great music Jack - especially 'Badge' and 'White Room'.
    [/quote]
    +1

    I figured that if Warwicks were good enough for John Entwistle and Jack Bruce, they were good enough for me.
    Now they are both gone, and so is my Warwick
    The clock is ticking!!!..... :(

    How to slap..

    in Bass Guitars

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    You tube is a great resource for learning Slap - wish it had been around when I started.

    Might as well learn from the best ....search for Budha Bill Dickens "funk bass and beyond" or look for Victor wooten's beginners lessons.
    and the excellent aforementioned Scott's bass lessons will have something.

    Very Frustrating

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    [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1410725888' post='2552484']
    Why do you need a tutor? I've never felt the need for one.
    [/quote]

    OK, at the risk of getting shot down (.. and not trying to divert the thread either ) I have to sort of agree.

    Once upon a time you either had lessons or you didnt. ...these days however why would anyone bother with a local tutor who (probably) failed to make it in the music business, when there are the afore mentioned excellent Scotts Bass lessons online.

    headphone jamming

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    Following a recent thread on here about using an ipad as a pre amp , (sorry I can't find the thread otherwise I'd post a link to it - but the thread contained link to this website [url="http://www.tayste.co.uk/2014/02/24/the-ios-bassist-pt1-an-introduction"]http://www.tayste.co.uk/2014/02/24/the-ios-bassist-pt1-an-introduction[/url] which contains all the info you could need )

    ..... I have been using iRig + the Jamup XT app + the two bass expansion packs into headphones/Asda computer speakers!

    Loads of amps and effects to play with, you can jam along to stuff in your itunes library, and record as well
    really excellent fun .

    Bass cleaning

    in Bass Guitars

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    I Just make sure to wipe off any sweat after playing so the acid doesn't damage the finish.
    Then I clean the instrument properly usually when changing the strings (man those things just get in the way !)
    I don't spend a lot of time, but frequency varies with use. my golden rule is that It is easier to protect the finish than to restore it.

    As to product, the following advice given was to me by a guitar shop and has see me all right for years, and years and years.:
    Gibson Guitar Polish for shiny guitars, Fender Polish for Mat finishes.

    As to the fretboard, i only clean this about once a year
    - recently I've seen lots of advice online saying NOT to used lemon oil - I have used that on my previous instruments without seeing any problems, but now I am paranoid to use it !!!
    there's lots of opinions but not a lot of solid facts.

    What is it with some younger players?

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    [quote name='molan' timestamp='1408702887' post='2532661']

    I took a Fender Custom Shop Relic Jazz, nothing flashy...
    [/quote]

    Just a cheapo then :)

    I did lend a guitarist a lead once, but that was because he was in the same band so was sort of necessary, but that's it.
    The only people who I would let touch my gear now is those I know will respect it, certainly not strangers in a bar, whether they ask or not.

    .. were you hoping for a potential sale?
    I remember x years ago talking to a bass player about the Warwick he was using when they had just come out, "have a go" he said.. "and by the way, we got it last week and it's for sale in the shop I work in". one bank loan later and I had thumb bass so it does happen.

    Soundbar Conundrum

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    [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1407495722' post='2521092']
    Sometimes it pays to match the brand of the sound system with the TV! Also, you should turn the TV speakers off when using a soundbar, don't try to balance them.
    [/quote]

    Exactly...while mixing and matching can get you a better sound, it can also be a right PITA... you set the surroundsound up and forget to turn the TV down, or you want to catch a quick item and find you have no sound because the surround sound is not switched on etc, etc.
    by matching brands you find that one system automatically controls the other , I [i]think[/i] Sony bravia-link and Panasonic viera-link also do this.

    Help Buying New Bass

    in Bass Guitars

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    You haven't mentioned price, but assuming you area beginner and mummy and daddy aren't plastic surgeons, I will echo the recommendation of something with a PJ pickup combination. then just go with something that suits your taste and budget.

    As for basses that stand out. Some basses that look the part in a heavy band will just look silly in a jazz band, and vice versa.
    if you are not sure which way your going remember generally Fenders or black or white basses go with everything

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