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My Mystery Bass. Still no results so posting again.
Happy Jack replied to Andy in Wales's topic in Bass Guitars
Surprised that the vendor now wants £400 for a bass with such a shocking defret job. That bass needs at least a couple of hundred quid spent on it before it would even pass a basic hygiene test.- 14 replies
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Band Mule: A calendar app for bands Anyone using it?
Happy Jack replied to Phil Starr's topic in General Discussion
I'm using Timetree but most of the musos I play with are technophobes so actually it's only me using it. I've had problems with shared Google calendars, because of course you have to log out of your own Google account in order to access them. At least, that's how it used to work. -
A decent sack-truck combined with a couple of removal blankets and some bungees is surprisingly effective. The Bass Buggy works well indoors, and on smooth concrete on tarmac, but easily loses stability if the ground is at all unevenand can set up an oscillation which is very hard to control once it starts. The sack truck seems to be a bit more faff to get the bass on there (having two pairs of hands helps - a lot), but attaching the Bass Buggy is one of the least intuitive experiences I've ever had. The sack truck also has many other practical uses for the gigging bass player, of course, and everyone should have a box of cheap removal blankets knocking around, if only to cover the gear in the back of your car. You could try one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rackit-Trolley-Folding-Lightweight-Aluminium/dp/B08XW173YY/ref=rvi_d_sccl_9/262-5107001-7827225?pd_rd_w=JbAW3&content-id=amzn1.sym.d56e60fb-87bc-405a-a95d-c5e322a9b3d9&pf_rd_p=d56e60fb-87bc-405a-a95d-c5e322a9b3d9&pf_rd_r=19P23PA9K4KGDR9DBGZ1&pd_rd_wg=u4s8W&pd_rd_r=843de221-6845-4bcf-a684-58a17b01f14b&pd_rd_i=B08XW173YY&psc=1 https://www.diy.com/departments/5-x-strong-large-200cmx150cm-protective-premium-furniture-removal-blankets/5056330390811_BQ.prd?srsltid=AfmBOopublPfoTs6QLef5ghXKdo77W49tLje8mkmqkF95a1FwC2TKlpHUe4 -
I can take a hint, Lawrie ...
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How does this fare on slightly rougher terrain - car parks, grassed areas in parks, etc?
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It's not always clear what causes tinnitus, but it's often linked to: * some form of hearing loss * Ménière's disease * conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders or multiple sclerosis * anxiety or depression * taking certain medicines – tinnitus can be a side effect of some chemotherapy medicines, antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and aspirin Yup, got al that but sadly/luckily none of that applies to me. Unless I'm anxious about my tinnitus, of course.
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I thought about doing that too, Si. You can have that effect on people. 💋
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Mine is about 20 cents below Ab, which is about as useless as it gets.
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Hearing loss, yes. Tinnitus? Really?
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Had it for many years (loud motorbikes, not huge bass cabs I'm afraid) and I too have recently noticed it getting significantly worse. I find it harder and harder to pick out a conversation against any sort of background noise, whether that's in real life or when watching a TV program ... I live much of my life with subtitles. 🙄 It's not debilitating, and it hardly compares with the issues that some of my friends and family are dealing with (cancer, heart attack, etc.), but it's bloody irritating and also depressing to find that there is no cure, no treatment (that works), and no real likelihood of one during my lifetime.
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@seashell - this is all your fault, of course. 😂
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1737437290203735/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=3CrjSBapzmsGOtZJ&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1AcN2DDNHb%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr# The pickup alone is worth over £100.
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It's more like Herfner. Just pretend they're a Geordie company ...
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A drummer friend of mine has asked me to post this ad on his behalf. He's a grown-up, serious guy, plenty of real-world gigging experience, based in Uxbridge. I am looking for a bass player with lead vocals ability for a prog rock/non mainstream project. Not essential for lead vocals but would be useful. https://on.soundcloud.com/OUmD6Q7tX9jf8rLmV5 Email for music related correspondence is: [email protected] 07718 536831
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The Topic That Wouldn't Die ...
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Pub gig payment methods.. online, boooo!
Happy Jack replied to Marky L's topic in General Discussion
Great Scott! He's right!! I could have lost 12p!!! Coming up next: How to charge VAT on VAT. -
Pub gig payment methods.. online, boooo!
Happy Jack replied to Marky L's topic in General Discussion
The 2%-5% handling fee thing is easily dealt with. On the rare occasions I encounter it I just add the same percentage to the band's fee, I tell the booker about it in advance, and I tell them why I'm doing it. I've never once had push-back on that. The people I'm dealing with routinely agree with me that it's fair, and of course it's not their money. If they've booked a band at £300 they're hardly going to switch you off because the fee is now £306. -
Obscure Musical Backwaters - The Great SGC Nanyo Thread
Happy Jack replied to Happy Jack's topic in Bass Guitars
Any fans of this Topic near Mansfield: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/127142621341?_skw=bass+sgc+nanyo&itmmeta=01JX3F7TY2SPDQSQ6HMTM19EHX&hash=item1d9a4a709d:g:SKQAAOSwy81nmOHD&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1eLK6tx%2F7yuJQLO33NRLzgkkT5KjPKvxh8JgT1HdkaeBu5RwSazeljUf8%2F6BWLoxETFortDfCbTk6nr3CJnRT9naXLKJ41Ae7E0K0lRrirBXl5fU0uVASXbcCVttQY5BjdpscbfUqDydtf4DDDYERiCzqLB%2B%2BHZK6fxJykuTTuoakX9pNdOc4rD8PufiZLnDZkwR4yWjxUUsGxe44HkKYrnxJNQRrM4JC3t1mw64wzFruGoQz9geic5wbEMvIjUmE4%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_qvn-_oZQ I'd have this like a shot if it was within 50 miles of me. -
Nothing helps when you start singing.
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On the other hand, there's always an antidote:
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My first DB was a cheapo 3/4 from China which cost me £300 pre-owned. I played it for about three months, realised that I was hooked, and bought a very decent (roughly a grand) Zeller 3/4 from @Clarky The Chinese cheapo was, of course, nowhere near as nice as the Zeller, but it was perfectly playable and a cheap'n'easy introduction to DB. I can't remember how much I sold it for, but it's hard to imagine I took much of a hit. This was all 15 years ago and prices will have moved on, but I suspect the DB rental route will always work out way pricier than simply buying a cheap bass.
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All those still posting about how stupid AI can be, you'd best hang on to your hats ...
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So this just popped up on my Facebook. Thomann I know very well, I've kept their business afloat for years now. Unfortunately, Factory Outlet Shop I also know very well. Hmmmmm. Log in to my Thomann account. Am I bombarded with -80% stuff? Am I hell ... Don't know what's going here, but I'd recommend treading carefully.
