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[quote name='throwoff' timestamp='1363354948' post='2011689'] Has anyone gone from a clan to 1? [/quote] Not yet, at any rate. I might or I might not, depending on finance and desire, and I don't care one bit if I end up with one bass or fifty basses, as long as I follow my path where it leads me. best, bert

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1364126098' post='2022078'] in order to comply we would be removing all references to Rickenbacker from the site permanently. [/quote] So very much this. This is the way to deal with it. best, bert

In case, I think such a sticky must have been removed more than a year ago. There still is a sticky about plane travels though (may that's the one you think of?), and we've had several threads about shipping company recommendations during the last year. I tried a seach in General Discussion, and got many threads, but did not find the huge thread I was looking for. Maybe your searches are better. FWiW, my own experiences with UPS, USPS and FedEx have been flawless. best, bert

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1364155518' post='2022674'] I played my first E# a few weeks ago, I started a thread about it! [/quote] You bragging loser! It's already months ago I mentioned I could play both the E and the Bb. I think you'll find that's slightly more impressive. best, bert

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1364156695' post='2022697'] In fairness to Monckyman, he has posted a lot of really valuable information about PAs and sound mixing into this forum, and I for one have found it most helpful and edifying. Hopefully the 'rethink' will include sticking around and contributing once more. [/quote] I certainly agree with that hope, and do agree that his contribution is an important one. best, bert

Right. You've written 1355 posts since April 5th, 2011, and you're complaining about a £20 (alternatively £7 for one ad, or nothing for an item below £50) to keep an expensive site up and running? Has the site not given you anything during those years? Were your 1355 posts there just for helping BC to attain a higher level of readworthiness? I think you have some rethinking to do. best, bert

[quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1364133908' post='2022226'] I saw your avater tractor less the other day!!! [/quote] (You saw my deputy star then? I was mighty proud of that star.) b, b

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1364070815' post='2021689'] Weirder than that, it is B. Somewhere European, and there is still a B. Bach used it at one point as a signature inside the music (or so i read, may be apocryphal) [/quote] Germany and Norway at least, probably more countries as well. Yes, Bach did that quite a lot, part of this signature being that the four notes formed a cross, thus not only denoting Bach's faith, but this theme and this cross were also used in Bach's music about Jesus' sufferings on the cross. If the lyrics for example have the word "Leiden" (suffering), you can bet that this cross is found in the melody. [/BachChat] As to the history of H and B, for those interested, and in simplified form: IMS, some time in the late Middle Ages, the first "black key" note to be written down was a Bb, and it was written/drawn as a rounded B note, "B rotundum" or simply "rotundum". The regular B was written/drawn as a squarish one, the "B quadratum" or simply "quadratum". Someone misread, and interpreted the square B as an H, and the round B as a B, and since some countries have had H for B and B for Bb. best, bert

Hey Jonathan, Welcome to BC! I had written previously, but apparently something went wrong. Anyway, you'll find that at least some here are into experimental synth stuff. It's my background in fact, so I only find it boring when it's boring. Enjoy the site! best, bert

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1364038148' post='2021123'] Saw this and thought of you, Mel,. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iD6WEbfQuso"]http://www.youtube.c...d&v=iD6WEbfQuso[/url] [/quote] You're nuts! She doesn't look like that at all, and the dialect doesn't even come close. "Let's try dis babies" Seriouslt though, This looks very interesting, if maybe a bit on the short side. Thanks for posting. best, bert

In my old days, the thought of a covers band was an impossible one. In my testosterone driven reality, of course one composed, played and won. Then I realised I'd done covers all the time when playing classical music. Then I'd often listen to a song and notice my desire to play that song. Then I got in a covers band. Then I had fun. Then End best, bert

Thanks! Downloaded and listened. Bunch of clownwhores, eh? best, bert

Hey John, Welcome back to bass, and welcome to BC. It's generally a great site, an on here, you're amongst zillions who returned to bass, so you'll get some recognising nods. Enjoy the site, and chime in when you feel the urge. Worst that can happen is we bite your head off, eh? best, bert

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1363960616' post='2020178'] because phones roll [/quote] I think you owe me a keyboard and a screen, lad. best, bert [wipes to no evident avail]

Hey Kristo, Thanks for a very nice read, and welcome to BC! I like your dad. ;-) Enjoy the fora! best, bert

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1363954459' post='2020047'] There is some Behringer gear that is truly crap. Anyone remember the tube rack processor, where the tube didn't actually do anything and was illuminated by an LED behind it? [/quote] You really don't get it, do you? That thing is world famous for the tube lasting forever. This is [i][b]quality[/b][/i], man! Thanks for mentioning it. I've heard about that scheme, but had no idea it was a Behringer. I'm gonna keep that story in my arsenal of fun stuff. best, bert

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1363953926' post='2020032'] Turns out it was in the pocket of the hoody BENEATH my coat... oh, how we laughed [/quote] Nothing special. Here, this happened all day - until the warden took all our phones.

Ah! The Marshall Fridgid. I ordered one last year, but she never came. I'm expecting more from my BF Midget. best, bert

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1363910569' post='2019589'] As stated, I may be wrong, it has been known. The last time was around 1956 or so, I seem to remember... [/quote] ... but Dad! I thought you really loved Mum!

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1363908654' post='2019559'] my trusty japanese fender jazz [/quote] Thanks! Had no idea the scratchplate could be so pointy on the lower horn. Learn something every day, eh? As to the Korg: Kool! best, bert

Only thing I've heard that can manage is one of those massive Russian triangular things (name on tip of my tongue, but happily that's not close to the keyboard right now). So unless you're buying Steve's Thunderchief, I gather you're in for amplification. best, bert

Yeah, but seriously; how do you string the bass: 1) the round side up 2) the flat side up 3) differently to the above I'm having a hard time understanding, and the Interwebs don't help one bit. best, bert

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363907176' post='2019525'] All good, but some context - Myke [i]is[/i] from Somerset. [/quote]

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1363905029' post='2019458'] Well done! [/quote] Thanks very much, man! edit: ... but let's get a room, eh? best, bert

This is the type of simple, soothing stuff I love to enjoy during late evenings, when I know I should've been in bed. Like now, at 23:45 CET. Would've liked it had he played a little bit more in tune though. best, bert