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[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1352128125' post='1859067'] does he say he is irish? i hope not... because shifted means something else on the emerald isle. [/quote] No, he doesn't. Yes, I know. It's just that he meant a "(" , which is Shift-8 on the keyboard, so in my warped way he meant "shift-8 grown up kids", which is Irish indeed, and also provides a reasonable explanation for his living in Florida. No harm meant though. Just having some fun. best, bert

Click [b]Like[/b] if you just read this because you thought the thread title was "Just found out about the ex..." Ooooooooh. Sorry Nico. Kon me niet inhouden. Goedesavonds! Welkom bij BC. Enthousiasme hebben we nooit genoeg van. 't Klinkt alsof je hier gewoon thuis hoort. Welkom thuis,dan! Ik zie in je avatar dat je ouders in ieder geval creatief waren. Leuk. Is eens wat anders. Olympic white Jazz? Die man hep smaak! Tort pg of? Geniet er maar van, en "wees geen vreemdeling" zoals ze in het buitenland zeggen. groets, bert (ja, uit kikkerland)

[quote name='BigAlonBass' timestamp='1352099138' post='1858583'] 9 Grown up kids! I'm surprised you had any time for playing Bass! [/quote] You missed the point. He expressed he's Irish, and shifted [i][b]eight[/b][/i] kids. That's why he now has to live in FL. Sorry, Cumbo, and welcome to BC. Yes, indeed you're one amongst many as to the bass pause. Welcome back, then. Enjoy the site, join the banter and spread some wisdom. best, bert

As a musician highly interested in math and physics, I'd say they're essential. As a bass noob, I've yet to hear their impact. I'm convinced they do make a difference though, as physics command that they do. Sorry I can't be of more help. But give me 5 years, and ... best, bert

Yup, IMHO a Roland Cube was the bollocks 30 odd years ago, but now you can get better stuff for less money. best, bert

My noob view is that it's very OK if not great. One needs to dial relatively much to change the sound, which starts out as somewhat traditional, warmly filtered. In my world that means that on my Bongo (very powerful pre with 4-band EQ) I rather dial on the bass itself. When I do, the MAG does show the Bongo's power, but probably far from all of it. You should relate the price to its EVO-generation as well, as the newest ones have more functions than the old ones. I have one from last year, meaning it's an EVO II. The new ones are EVO III. On my evo II, the compressor works after my liking, but the sub-octave is very slow to pick up the frequency - so much so that it gets to be an effect on its own on long notes - a quite nice effect I hasten to add. I like that the layout is such that it's easy to learn which knob does what, and so it's easy to change something in a darker room. The switch buttons are small, so you may need to remember whether they're on or off, or use a little light. Mine is 44 kg with built-in 410. The 210 may weigh some 10 kg less. YM WILL V best, bert

[quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1352043147' post='1858063'] Bert, stop being so shy...your a long way from being a noob.[/quote] With a post count of 45, what would you know anyway. Ha! You can't even change your member title yet! best, bert

Hey Matt, Welcome to BC and welcome back to the bass. Other hobbies, eh? Sounds suspicious, if you ask me. I must look up Shine basses. As a noob, I've never heard of that, or have forgotten. Anyway, enjoy your stay. This site is huge, so there's enough to learn already. That and you can ask anything anytime. best, bert

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1352021122' post='1857793'] I've dipped in and out of Zappa over the years, i don't why i've not listened more because i really like it. [/quote] Same here, and I don't know either. Long periods with loads of Zappa inbetween longer periods with nothing (except the incidental iPod random track) Who knows, it may be in the human genome already. Or maybe it has to do with the loads of uninteresting tracks. Idunno. best, bert

Hey Wayne, Welcome to BC. You'll find people very helpful here, and you might even have to tidy the kitchen table so one of us can have a go at one of the Arias with his filthy and eager fingers. Anyway, enjoy this GAS-inducing spot in the universe. best, bert

That was quite the sad follow-up to the other thread. Seems you made the right choice since their words were empty on some level - or the communication was lacking. Good luck with the next step! best, bert

Hey He-Man, Welcome to BC. Must check out the RBX774 - had never even heard of it. The amp will come in place. It's buyers' market right now, and enough of amps on the For Sale forum. Enjoy the site! best, bert

Sorry, Floyd. I preferred you when you were still Janice. Not that there's anything wrong with ... er ... [size=3][i]that[/i][/size]. best, ber

[quote name='andyjingram' timestamp='1351954505' post='1857264'] No, [i]you[/i] are! [/quote] Erm ... Actually, [i][b]I[/b][/i] am! best, bert

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1349683624' post='1828922'] you have to put up an avatar picture ... of a cat .... its the rules you know [/quote] Didn't know that. Thanks for the heads-up, and DONE. best, bert

Yeah, you bettah say hullo! Welcome to BC! Sounds reasonable in these moderne net times that you should investigate some first. Just save money till you have roughly 5K quid ready, and we'll sort out some rather OK basses for you. Enjoy! best, bert

Hey Rothers, Welcome to BC! Whoa! That's theoriginal lim.ed, Rothers Punk Bass, yes? Enjoy the stay, and join the banter. best, bert

Hi Sirenboy, Welcome to BC! Jazz, T-bird, Ray, Ashdown, Warwick, Line6? Oh, you's gonna fit BC like a glove. Enjoy! best, bert

Hoi Rob, Welkom hier op BC. Ik hoop dat je het hier leuk vindt. Wel uitkijken met de overgang tussen privépersoon op een basforum en handelaar die reklame wil maken. Enthousiasme is een ding - verkopen iets heel anders. Ja, ik schrijf dit bewust niet in de meest gangbare taal hier. Veel plezier! bert

Good Lord, what great outfits in the previous posts! It's fun playing with those things. No need whatsoever to wear suits and ties 'n' stuff. You're in function bands all of you, right? best, bert

Ah well, i just voted. You guys did all the work. Thank [i]you[/i]!

[quote name='Blademan_98' timestamp='1351714913' post='1854620'] Most missed the question [/quote] C'mon, don't be so harsh, please. We're only bass players! Additionally, you can safely overlook what we all wrote. [quote name='Blademan_98' timestamp='1351715311' post='1854630'] I am short fat and bald..... [/quote] PERFEC! shortfatbaldbest, shortfatbaldbert

Bah! How can our lives be good? You still haven't married us! Congrats on your first year! You may now proceed and congratulate me with my first year and a few weeks. best, bert

Thanks, CB! I'll send that to her. best, bert

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1351723954' post='1854783'] Yep! [/quote] Thanks big time! I can now finish the "manual" and get it out to her today. Tomorrow my new Bongo will arrive at her house, and she'll start her bass career with that plus a Squier CV Jazz '60s. Not bad, I imagine. best, bert