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[quote name='bob_pickard' timestamp='1363673529' post='2015510'] Bananas are supposed to be great too, potassium rich etc [/quote] Mmm ... potassium! best, bert [IMG]http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r525/basstractor1/Homer-banana_zpsbe243ffb.jpg[/IMG]

Hey Jessica, Welcome from an old noob and banterer, to a great site. I'm not exactly as madly in love with you as the others , but do see chances are you'll thrive here . You got the tone, girl. I liked this: [quote name='jessicaRabbit' timestamp='1363784095' post='2017506'] Tried playing my old bass not long ago and it's so out of tune. [...] Oh well, maybe a new bass [/quote] Now that is [i][b][font=comic sans ms,cursive][size=5]Style[/size][/font][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]![/font][/size][/b][/i] (... and admittedly quite close to how I do it, having bought 12 basses in 15 months ) Anyway, enjoy the lack of logic, the friendliness, the occasional info, and the Scottish Bass Bash that just has to emerge out of the considerable amount of Scots on BC (not that we condone it). best, bert

Hey Lewis, Welcome to BC! I like introductions to be longwinded and boring, but hey, that's just me. Now lemme tell ya how I got to be that way: It all started when ... [snip] So that's my story. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did when living it and writing it. Have fun on this site! best, bert .

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1363732816' post='2016882'] I do wonder how useful a test the plank bass above was, as it's looking at "cheap versus expensive" rather than any innate property of the wood. The density and stiffness of the bit of scrap and the alder might be fairly close to one another. [/quote] Good point. I do think though that the test managed to undress some of the vocal certainty (if that is the right word) about body woods that exists. Listening experience in the field also comes in handy. It's not as if we are all listening specialists just because we tend to make some strings vibrate every now and then. best, bert

[quote name='Pembo' timestamp='1363729204' post='2016807'] Us Welshies have had to stick together with the centuries of attempted invasions [/quote] Hehe. Don't look at me though - I'm Dutch, and guilty of different stuff, like the Dutch Treat. best, bert

[quote name='jackers' timestamp='1363709436' post='2016329'] wasn't there an experiment done on talkbass a few years ago where someone posted up 3 sound clips, one of a US Fender Jazz, one of a bitsa/copy jazz and one of a plank of diy-type wood with pickups and strings attached and got people to vote for which they thought was which? I seem to remember that very few people were able to tell the US jazz from the plank of wood, and there were even some who made up an entire arguement as to why they were definitely sure their choice was the US jazz, only to find out they picked the plank. [/quote] Yup! Here's the J with alder body that was used: and here's the construction site plank: I don't remember if a third bass was used, or whether he's just stated three basses were involved, but only two were recorded. BTW, and often underrated, people only chose the plank as the US J because of the similar wiring and identical QC. best, bert

Hey Mr Basstastic, Welcome to BC! You'll attract a veritable choir to chant praise about the Japanese ones. I noobly wouldn't know, but I can read, and the praise is unanimous. Enjoy the site! best, bert

Hey Frankie, Welcome to BC! Enjoy the banter and the occasional exchange of info. best, bert

Hi Ingmar, Welcome! There are lots of searchable threads on this that go deep or deeper into this matter, but simply put: The electric instrument is still a bow, and the different parts can dampen/not dampen certain frequencies, just as the nut and bridge can transmit vibrations in different fashions, and like the different pickups also can have different magnetic fields that interact with the string in different ways. In this complex, I tend to think the body/neck attachment and dimensions generally are somewhat underrated, and the body material generally somewhat overrated. best, bert

My vote was "boring" just because I feel there's little about a black bass that I'd call cool, and there's so many black basses around that it tends to get a bit boring. That said, two of mine are black, and I could well live with all my basses being black, and would not like all of them to be white, red, green, orange or, heaven forbid, sunburst. This one, without them there metally stripes across the long slim part did in fact charm me: [IMG]http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r525/basstractor1/mmstingray5-hfretlessblack-bb-p8-30012-df-1351_zps1f839b1f.jpg[/IMG] best, bert

Hey Pembo, Welcome to BC. Looks as if you [s]perved[/s] observed at the right place. You'll find a large contingent of South Welshies here, and they team up as well, IIRC. OK, so start writing your posts, lad. We'll be all eyes. best, bert

[quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1363594125' post='2014362'] I like that quote. Reminds me of not a few folk I know! [/quote] Ain't that the truth! I'm flabbergasted about the amount of times I feel forced to remember that quote. [quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1363608826' post='2014585'] Waffen at work.... [/quote]

[quote name='Haemasmtha' timestamp='1363618802' post='2014807'] Bass Tractor you list some very reactive Elements there. I assume you know that the Carbon 1s electron has a binding energy of 285 eV ( roughly depending on environment ) ? Have you listened to Phurpa? [/quote] Elements: yup. I like some action every now and then. Carbon: yes, but don't forget the shifts. A binding energy of 285 eV is only typical, not fixed. Phurpa: no, but I will, as I do like the rest of your list. best, bert PS Have no idea about the eV scale, but do be friends with Google. .

I committed the art of being entertained. Thanks for posting! best, bert

Hey Garry, Welcome to BC! You're amongst quite many who've returned to the bass after an hiatus, and I've yet to hear about one who couldn't get the chops again, so you're safe. With your previous experience as a buyer, you'll possibly love the marketplace here. Lots of great stuff going or not going way too cheap. Enjoy the site! best, bert

[quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1363527072' post='2013624'] [i][size=3][size=4]'......I'm working on behalf of your government on a legal matter in the North...' - [/size][/size][/i][size=3][size=4]Love it! An air of mystery to wrap around his cloak of megalomania.[/size][/size][i][size=3] [size=4]'[/size][/size][/i][size=4]Working' for HM Government? Doing what, one wonders?[/size] [/quote] Hey! Don't do that! Looking right through the esteemed J. Hall Esq? The nerve! Learnt you nothing from Ibsen's Wild Duck, lad? "Deprive the average human being of his life-lie, and you rob him of his happiness.” best, bert

[quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1363514866' post='2013430'] But I must add that just because I don't play in a band doesn't mean the passion isn't there. Playing bass is my hobby my outlet and my biggest passion. Some would argue that having £000s of pro gear is daft... But it makes Me happy... And that is all that matters when all is said and done. [/quote] Words from the Wise. b, b

First: best of luck with the shop and with your managing it. Exciting times! Have loads of fun doing it! As to your question, I'm far from in your market, but: As a starting point, I try to support local shops. They don't have to have much in stock, but they must accept that some items, like basses, must be checked and approved before money changes hands. For me the main thing is to be treated as a human, and with some honesty. I walk away when I notice the seller will say just about anything for a sell. I'm happy to pay at least 25% more than online, but for that I demand the shop does what a shop can do, and that's mostly on the service front. Looking at my gear, 70% was indeed bought locally; the rest from many different places for many different reasons. best, bert

Hey Simon, Welcome! You made the right choice. We have cookies on the dark side, rememba? A degree in MT and having played the bass for eight years, and not a lot to contribute? Howzat? I don't believe you, lad. I for one could learn a lot from a guy like you. Sounds great fun with an originals band like that. Concentrate on guys like Pearl Jam and Nirvana. They have the most comfy clothes! Nice set up you got. Saw the pic on your page. Nice blue on that Ray too. Is it a Pacific Blue Burst? Anyway, enjoy the company here! best, bert

Surely too late to wish you good luck, but let us know whether you enjoyed the experiment, eh? best, bert

... bu' ... bu' ... isn't it lejárt hirdetés? best, bert

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1363457502' post='2013017'] Looks like a nice quality hardwood floor too. You are living the dream mate! [/quote] You're right! Have you also seen the fantastic tonewood and neckwoods that Dougie stores on that floor, North in the pic? I wanna read the build thread!

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1363457008' post='2013011'] [url="http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p23498?gclid=CKKT0oDpgbYCFeXLtAodnWMAdA"]http://www.toolstati...CFeXLtAodnWMAdA[/url] [/quote] Thanks! b, b

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1363445182' post='2012827'] I've just found a place online that sells 6mm bits that are 400mm long, so I will order one now. [/quote] Wow. Can you tell us where? best, bert

Hey Dougie, Welcome! This is starting to get scary: three Scots and a wannabee already on this thread! Don't mind Leen. He's just kidding, like always. He knows perfectly well the rug is from Ikea. Anyway, enjoy the banter, the info and the occasional family crises. best, bert