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You'll prolly get better exposition on the amps forum. Not everybody reads here, I guess. Sorry I can't answer. best, bert

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1338043886' post='1668965'] Rotosound swing bass - 10 hours. [/quote] Oooh noooooo! Another one [s]aiming[/s] playing an Archer bass through a MarksMan amp! best, bert

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1337989908' post='1668527'] If you want a cheap, versatile, quality starter bass, I would look for a used Yamaha RBX270. [/quote] +1

No basses sold yet, happily, and I have NO plans whatsoever in that direction. Before, I'd sell every single synth for need og money when I wanted a new synth, partly because of demands from the marked. Now however, i buy everything cheap or used, and under normal circumstances I should be able to keep all of my basses, and I also suspect nobody demands that I invest in more modern basses than my Corvette and Bongo already are. Win win! best, bert

Hi Bideford, Welcome to BC! I guess saying hello is just the first step of a long lasting relationship. Great site here. Are you new to playing an instrument then.or just new to (bass) guitars? At any rate, you'll find loads of info here, and loads of stuff to discuss. Some of what you wrote is easily recognisable to me: I played some clarinet because my daughter did, and some tuba because my son did. The instruments suddenly were readily available, one can say. Anyway: enjoy! best, bert

[quote name='simonc61' timestamp='1337926632' post='1667431'] (nice interests too btw, I also like the same ones) [/quote] The same interests? Wow, the lack of class is burning my eyes! b, b

Hi Ash, Welcome to BC. That essay was a great read. best, bert

Hi Simon (I presume), Welcome to BC! Old or not, you're sure to have a great time here. Enjoy! best, bert

[quote name='The Saint' timestamp='1337871836' post='1666787'] Don't go away, plenty more questions coming....... [/quote] Don't go away! Keep those questions coming. I'm learning here.

Polar Audio in West Sussex. http://www.polaraudio.co.uk/ Welcome, Matt! I hope you'll both enjoy and be able to exchange thoughts with bassists here. Great start! best, bert

Hi Plunger, Welcome to BC from another noob. I hope and trust you'll enjoy this friendly forum. Quite eclectic list of artists you got there. Ain't it great to be diverse? best, bert

Hi John, Welcome to BC! As another noob and old git, I learn a lot from the people here, so I'm confident that you will too. Can't recommend gaugeless strings highly enough! best, bert

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1337814334' post='1666051'] Is it wrong I want. [/quote] Not wrong enough, at any rate, so I ordered it right away. Had promised myself just yesterday to buy a new one (my present one is near deceased), and now you post THIS. Thanks for doing so! 55 quid is a lot cheaper than what I'd have to pay in a shop here (prolly 120 to 150 quid) PLUS I get to proudly wear that logo. Boy, it's a long time since I bought the original "Pictures of Matchstick Men" single. I must be almost dying. best, bert

[quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1337686002' post='1663898'] " Well put a f***ing Mic on it, and THEN turn it down!" [/quote] An instant classic! Thanks!

Hey Gary, Welcome to BC - the ideal site to pose questions and get more bewildered after the answers. You DO remember that there are no stupid questions, right? There's only stupid people asking questions, dazzall. best, bert

Hey Mark, Welcome to BC! I'm sure you will indeed enjoy. best, bert

Hi Graham, Welcome to BC. It's nice to read from lurkers that they know what to expect and still want to enlist. Indeed, it's a larger-than-life instrument, innit? Me, I love the upright too much that I even dare to come close to one. I'm soo done carrying church organs and grand pianos to gigs (even their gig bags are more than heavy enough...), so now it's only small, lightweight things for me, like bass guitars and barefaced cabs. Enjoy! best, bert

Ok, this time it's official: Welcome to BC, and enjoy your stay! As written before: I love your band. Great playing and great sound! best, bert

Hi Tom, Welcome! Don't listen to Len. He's just kidding. In reality it's the Islay you're expected to pour. Enjoy the ride! best, bert

Hi Pahaeno, Welcome! I too loved your vids ... and I'd love to be in a band like that. best, bert

Thanks for posting!

Hi Greg, Welcome to BC! best, bert

GAS is curable, and I'm pretty sure of this, but all the funds these days are going to what is considered more important medical research. So I think we must rather live _with_ it than against it. That aside, for me GAS is about curiosity, and a feeling of needing to know how different pups, necks, strings, pup placements, etc.etc. are. I feel I have to have experienced, thoroughly, some different necks dimensions, string spacings, materials used, etc. before settling for a tiny collection of gear I love more than the rest. I think the core of my GAS is a lack of knowledge. Also, for 300 quid, I can hang a print of an unknown artist on the wall, or a quite nice bass. A no-brainer. best, bert

No good advice from me, but just a big hug and wishes for a good outcome. I may have missed some of the English in your OP, but have you pondered the question whether you want out of it at any rate, or would consider continuing if Dik says he wants to continue? That situation could easily come up, and I'd guess it would be something one had to have thought about beforehand, and not be taken aback by, as an emotional response easily could clutter everything up. Best of luck! bert

Hi Rich, Welcome to BC. I hope you'll have agood time here. Friendly community. best, bert