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Hey Paul, Welcome into the fold! As others have said, there's a wealth of info on this site, and a lot of [b]unfo[/b] in [i]my[/i] posts. Sounds like you're enthusiastic enough to master both, but just make sure that you practise each and every day rather than for hours and hours once in a while. Fifteen minutes per instrument will get you somewhere, but I'd prefer half an hour. Don't teach yourself bad technique. Evening out bad technique takes a lot more time than learning it well right away. Rather invest in getting lessons - even if just for half a year - so you get a good start. Anyway, enjoy the site! best, bert

[quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1354528551' post='1886901'] Ok smart arse....what was the question then? [/quote] Demmit, you won. I have just pained my brain cell trying to come up with a really good question, and have deleted every single attempt. Another six hours and 11 minutes I'll never get back best, bert

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1354462007' post='1886176'] Em, no it isn't? [/quote] Technically correct, but it is indeed pinned at the top of the Amps and Cabs forum, which is what Jack meant: http://basschat.co.uk/forum/5-amps-and-cabs/ There's a lot to read in that thread, but of course your question was already answered very well by StingrayPete. best, bert

Pleas of this type get me on the wrong foot. Then, if I can be arsed to check, then I will still vote for the candidate that I prefer. Your plea however is special, as it is dishonest. So I can be arsed to write this, but couldn't be arsed to even read your plea beyond the words "his student". best, bert

Welcome, Jordan. I think it should be trouble-free, given that the new cover is made for this, and wouldn't contain metals that would affect the magnetic field. best, bert

Hi Bodmin, Welcome to BC. You'll find that huge rivers of info will flow your way. My tip is that before asking a question, you do a search to see if this is readily answered - not to try and hinder you from asking, but so you can take in that info and form an even better question. Your learning will be quicker that way, I think. Anyway, most important thing first: when Leen said "blue", he meant "blue Warwick" of course. Blue Warwick Thumb to be precise. Enjoy! best, bert

Yup! Sony. Not Toshiba.

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1354363232' post='1885179'] The 'see it buy it lose interest in it' attitude being critisied on BC of all places is pushing the boundaries of irony. [/quote]

Right away! With a vengeance. Then again, I'd never owned an amp big enough to gig with before, so when starting with bass, I didn't want to repeat that. Bought a 35W for home practice and a 300W with 410 for rehearsal/gigs right away. You yourself just do what falls natural for you. Others are [i]other[/i] people. best, bert

[quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1354356561' post='1885072'] Today I get my new amp. [/quote] Congrats! It's a promising unit for sure. Tell us what you think, yes? However: [quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1354356561' post='1885072'] It's paid for [/quote] HAAAAAAHAHahahahaha! Sucker! best, bert

[quote name='Crazyeelboy' timestamp='1354385456' post='1885472'] Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum, but I expect that I'll be hanging around a bit. [/quote] "Do what you say, and you won't be a liar", my mother always taught me. In case: Welcome! best, bert

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1354361650' post='1885155'] There's a band round our way called One foot in The Groove, apart from the singer they are all in their 60's! [/quote] Brill. Some people've just [b]got it[/b]. Ray, here's what you [b]have to[/b] do: Do what your heart tells you to do, and don't let anybody else tell you what to do. Do this right this evening. [b]No delay![/b] BTW, the age argument, if indeed used as an argument for or against something, is nonsense, and you know it. It's just about where and what you wanna be, and by large that is what one needs to listen to. Me, I'm 56. Gave up concerting like 25 years ago, and have only performed a few times since. Now I want out and gig again. If I change my mind tomorrow, then I change my mind. Done! best, bert

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1354308531' post='1884768'] Are you talking to me? [/quote]

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1354290851' post='1884552'] Do I know you Bert? [/quote] Know and know. You're Travis Bickle, the Tacsi Driver, aren't you?

Good luck! It will be interesting to hear how it went, unless you died in the explosion of course.

Folks, Anyone know about the built-in effects on the Harley Benton CB-110X combo by any chance? The manual does tell how to change and store the parameters, but is very unclear and hard to understand. It also never mentions what the parameters are or how many there are. I've tried to find out about this combo, but can't even find similar models from Beta Aivin, White Horse, RedSub or Ibanez. Not even other Harley Benton combos seem to have a similar amp in it. I could just test a lot and find out - if I could. It's at a friend's house 900km away (roughly 17,000 miles for you brits) and she's a noob with fear of the cold water. best, bert

Fretmeister, I'm sorry to read this aggressive slap at what many people have experienced is true. What you don't understand is that the electrons are diluted till they become unrecognisable, so they work more strongly. Stronger electrons don't need to prove themselves and are less likely to act in an unstable manner. See? best, bert

Leen, what's wrong with us. We seem to be stalking each other!

Hi Steve, Welcome to BC from another noob. Not 20 years in my case, but 1. [quote name='scannerman' timestamp='1354222123' post='1883911'] Soul bands, Wedding bands, rock bands, folk bands (eek!) and also solo/ looping stuff [/quote] That was quite the versatility. But I get you about the folk. One can love it the first seconds or minutes, but it soon wears thin, most of it. Playing it several times a week is not healthy. But I'd love to be in a folk band that only did all the most amazing and interesting folk, and had a song plucklist the length of a U2 rider. [quote name='scannerman' timestamp='1354222123' post='1883911'] solo/ looping stuff [/quote] You're Steve Fripp! [quote name='scannerman' timestamp='1354222123' post='1883911'] over and out [/quote] And me who'd imagined to see you around!? [quote name='scannerman' timestamp='1354222123' post='1883911'] Alembic Rogue 4 Alembic Epic 5 Fretless Overwater Elite 6 Steinberger EUB Genz benz Streamliner 900 Vanderkley 112 & 210 [/quote] Yes. Definitely needs an overhaul. Now enjoy the banter, share some wisdom with the lesser gods, and see you around! over best, bert

Had never imagined I'd write this, but after my experiences, I now heartily vouch for - GAK - Gear4music - Music Matter - Thomann. Have always gone out of my way for supporting local and specialised shops, but recently I had half a yearly income to spend on new gear, and the two shops I wished to support had unwilling, unknowledgeable staff, and nothing or almost nothing in stock. I'm not sore about not finding a Music Man bass in stock this year, unlike last year. But no Squier of any type in stock? Few if any Warwicks? No MarkBass at all in stock? Telling me to check the importer's site for all the info on MarkBass (yeah: model name and price that was, without any explanation)? Having only 1 tc head/cab? That they couldn't move so was blasting down there on the floor and into some other gear inbetween the cab and the wall - a wall that was just 1m from the cab's front? C'mon! So off I went, and spent most of all my money in above mentioned online shops. They have all been fantastic on the phone AND in e-mail, and I have experienced their service levels. But I will continue to try and support any local shop or spesialist, and will support them as long as they do not perform as bad as I now experienced: way worse than "online box shifters". best, bert

No advice, but best of luck! Oh, and first and foremost make sure you have a huge personality and beam it out to the audience. Then, don't move unless you already know this is within your comfort zone and you can play the part. Boots and monitors, as said, are good, as is feet far apart. Make sure you [b]have fun[/b] doing this! Sorry I can't give any advice though. best, bert

Get out your fiver (everybody knows you don't have a tenner), droptune the B to G. On amp and bass: dial out everything that resembles treble, high mid and low mid. Success! Good luck! best, bert

Choice! My organ teacher in college was preoccupied with that I should not only listen to organ records, but also to other music. Made me realise that I had never, ever willingly bought a record with organ music. Had dozens and dozens of bass guitar records though! I love music and love almost every instrument on the face of the earth. Within reason. However, you can't love them all and be good at playing all of them as well, so initially I opted for the organ. Saw my "error" last year, after 48 years that is, and I'm now in the process of selling every last bit of keyboard related stuff and exchanging it with bass gear. Enjoying it very much upto now. Do own a guitar, and like to pluck on it, but find everything is wrong on it. Narrow, thin ... everything. Great for slicing me boiled eggs though! best, bert

Congrats! Pray tell, who decided on the guitar amp? best, bert

Hm, I'm pretty sure Henry James played the double bass, and that should count after all. Guitarists and drummers? Ha! You've seen nothing yet. Wait til you grow up and get to meet a keyboardist! Brace yourself! They're the filth of the earth. Always thinking they're best at playing and have the best education. And don't get me started on their pet peeve about polyrhythmic poley-phoney or what they call it. Insufferable bastards, the lot of them. Yeah, all respect to the Maiden guys. Imho, they're even better now than they were earlier. best, bert PS kindly find my pianos, organs, harpsichords and synths on my website.