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[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1378865486' post='2205797'] She had no idea they were coming [/quote] Er ... hate to break the news to you, Milty, but: "THE FLOWERS ARRIVED!" She'd been humming for quite a while already: "Lalalalala ... Ma'tin bin baaad. Momma's gettin' flowahz..."

Hey Gingerbear, Welcome! This was the second mentioning of Vesters in just a few weeks (that I saw). Is yours one that we might like to see a leatle peacture of? If you're interested, here's that Vester thread: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/214487-vester-bass-guitar-or-is-it-an-ibanez-sr-5-string/ Enjoy the site! best, bert

[quote name='mikebass456' timestamp='1378837118' post='2205401'] Oops sorry - have I overstepped protocol here? I'll kick back a bit until the newbie tag disappears. [/quote] Overstepped protocol? Nooo way. We don't even know what that is. Sorry if I gave you the wrong impression. I was just trying to be lighthearted, and joke a little about your "modesty". I'll kick back a bit until the gay fanny tickler tag disappears.

Are we still on the same planet, Steve? Just in case: that picture is from them interwebs, my campervan was a lot cheaper than that one, I haven't been in Gaerwen since 2009, and took up the bass in 2011. But yes, I admit to having been in Gaerwen several times between 2004 and 2009, and will PM you if I manage to get back to Anglesey. I owe you a pint or two, three by now. At the Gaerwen Arms of course. As to the music, thanks very much for the kind offer! What's the medium or channel that gives bands like yours the most support? I'll PM you.

Great! Congrats with that one. Honeyburst is what made me eat my words about "never a burst". It's luvverly, imho.

Vanderkley Aurora Genz Benz ShuttleMax Genz Benz Streamliner Music Man Bongo 6-HHp Ibanez BTB-7 NT (though I dislike its looks) [url="http://s1170.photobucket.com/user/basstractor1/media/IbanezBTB-7NT-0_zpse0fdd265.jpg.html"][/url]

[quote name='Maude' timestamp='1378754917' post='2204339'] This is one of the reasons I always play naked. [/quote] Huh? Us others have to [b]avoid[/b] playing naked so no hard parts damage our basses.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1378756256' post='2204368'] I am, too. I would have kept the strings AND kicked a baby - just for the hell of it. [/quote] You dishonourable man!!! That's good food you're ruining! You also pinch the fruit and greengroceries in your local food store?

[quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1378740604' post='2204010'] Sorry if your thinking 'oh not another bloody bass player on this forum'! [/quote] What!!!???!!!??? You've got cameras in my castle now too? This stalking just has to stop!!! I deplorecommand you!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1378738878' post='2203967'] do people actually hide stuff like this from their partners? [/quote] From what I can see, it seems more prevalent in some circles than in others. Guy I know knows a lot of blokes, and he has enormous amounts of stories about exactly that, or rather: what happened when they were found out. In his circles, it seems all the blokes do it, and they all know about everyone's doing it. That was new to me.

Hey Pat, Welcome! How about church jazz? Swedish sax bloke Arne Domnérus did some very sensitive and beautiful jazz versions of christian melodies on "Evergreens fra Kanaan" / "Evergreens from Kanaan". Enjoy! best, bert

Welcome, Leen! So you play bass, eh? Anyway, enjoy!

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1378652818' post='2202798'] Can someone put me out of my misery? [/quote] Of course, I'll oblige. Just PM me your name and address. Steel, copper or dum-dum?

At the Dutch bass guitar forum, Peter is very highly regarded for the quality of his work. That's all I know. Oh, and I know that the brand name is a stellar Daft Pun.

Well, in the words of Shania Twain, that don't impress me much. Feedback is essential, if it's reasonable and honest. Have you PMed them asking for feedback? Not that one should have to, but still.

Happy Birthday!

Through the years, my bands have found themselves tolerated in: - Living rooms, but only the last few days before something important. It was about using every minute. - School/college stages. Predominantly the last few weeks before a gig, and we'd be allowed to let the gear stand there. - School/college rehearsal rooms. Some places, this meant the whole rig could just stand there, or a rig was available. - Churches. Sometimes this meant the rig could stand there. - A private holiday cabin (I'm sure this is not English) close to a band member's house. Meaning all the gear could just stand there for most of the year. - A double garage changed into a music and rehearsal room. Perfec.

Hey Mike, Welcome! You're quite the modest bloke, yes? Not starting your own thread 'n' all? Anyway, enjoy BC as I presume you enjoy your (awesome) gear. best, bert

[quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1378448307' post='2200332'] [i]British fora....[/i] [/quote] No, that one was for the oxymoron thread. Keep your head collected, man.

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1378468922' post='2200755'] what a coincidence [/quote] Unbelievable, innit? So it WAS you lot that were peeing up me van after I'd complained about the terrible racket!!!?!!!?!!! Demm! I'll never land in Gaerwen again! BTW, FWIW, FYI, AWN, when the English songs were playing, my brain's response was: "I'd buy this!". You guys do Bandcamp? Hardware CDs that are physical and can be touched?

South Stack?????? Have you forgotten everything, man? Surely you remember that a slight gale took me, and the van finally landed in a place where they can't explain me where I am. Or rather: I naively assume they can explain, but I can't ask the question. Here it is: [URL=http://s1170.photobucket.com/user/basstractor1/media/SouthStacknomore_zps3dd13ec9.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r525/basstractor1/SouthStacknomore_zps3dd13ec9.jpg[/IMG][/URL] As to the album, I've now heard it twice. All IMHO etc etc of course. Remember: I'm a harsh mistress - but just in order to try and help you. I don't believe in honeypotting too much. The style: it seems well integrated, and is sympathetic to my ears The atmosphere: tempos, rhythmic content, arrangements, orchestration ... they all make for a pleasant listening. The main vocal: with this special voice, I think it should be more integrated in the arrangement, and less to the front with a soft backing. I think his voice works a lot better in English. In Welsh, with its specific sounds, some filtering and other studio work might be in order. I got the idea he'd do a lot better live, and your post above confirms this. Now playing is "Revolution". Here the vocal works rather wonderfully. Then again, it's way more integrated here. Also, I guess the recording session for the Welsh album offered him less than ideal circumstances. To me he doesn't sound totally at ease, and he does seem to hold back, making for a somewhat unbalanced vocal track. However, there is one problem for me, and a huge one at that: the melodies. Their range, the intervals (or lack thereof) and the sometimes incessant repetition do not work very well with the upfront voice and Welsh sounds. The English songs work a lot better there. "Politician" for example. The keyboardist seems most at ease when being allowed to go for it, like in the solo of "Tywydd Mawr" or for example in the electric piano part in Scrap Hap. When having to just put down a rhythmic pattern, he seems to not blend well with the rest of the band, or to be disjointed from it. I wonder if one and one track were recorded. At any rate, softer attacks and less trebly sounds would possibly help here. Overall, the dirty Hammond sound without sharp attack seems to work best. Some trouble with the eternal flute tuning problem. I suppose it's rather undoable to avoid this with what basically are amateurs. Having played the damn thing for a decade, I can relate. The rest seems to just work well. The band are supporting the song and the style, and it comes across as a well working unit with a great atmosphere. What I notice in my own response to the music is that the band as a whole are memorable, and the style is memorable, but sadly the individual songs are less so. That said, I'd love to see you guys live, and would really look forward to the performance.

[quote name='blablas' timestamp='1378460223' post='2200523'] I used toothpicks for them [/quote] Somehow, I feel this bass is not gonna be any good for metal. Thanks for posting! It's awesome.

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1378416851' post='2200149'] It's in Welsh. [/quote] Ah! That saved some time! The album is fantastic! Will try and find time tomorrow.

"Portrait of Tracy" - Jaco Pastorius. or at least I hope to... (Actually: "Games Without Frontiers" - Peter Gabriel)