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Can I recommend that you check out some youtube vids on hand positioning. It is 100% vital to your playing, stamina, strength reach and tone. It will seem trivial now - in a years time you will have to unlearn bad habits if you don't.

Over as far as I am concerned. The secret of good customer service is ''no surprises'. Customers are happy to pay charges they are expecting. I'll leave it at that.

If I had a company offering commission sales (which I don't) hypothetically I will call it Company A. I might expect the following terms to be in place for my protection and for my clients. Just a thought. All comments made without prejudice. Goods & Musical Instruments Instruments offered through Company A on a sale or return basis are accepted on the following terms where Company A is the Seller acting on behalf of the Owner of the goods selling to a Buyer. Goods offered for sale via Company A shall be available for a period of time referred to in these terms as the Offer Period.[list=1] [*]Goods offered for sale or return through company A shall remain the property of the Owner until a sale is agreed with a Buyer [*]Goods offered exclusively for sale via Company A shall not be subject to marketing or advertising fees should the good be withdrawn from sale by the Owner at any time and for any reason. [*]Where goods are not offered exclusively through Company A and will be advertised elsewhere during the offer period, a fee of £x per item will be charged in advance to cover administration. [*]Company A reserves the right to cease to offer goods for sale on an exclusive basis, should they be found advertised elsewhere [*]It is the responsibility of the Owner of the goods to deliver the goods offered for sale via Company A to its premises and to collect them at the end of the offer period should the good not be sold for any reason. Company A has no obligation to ship unsold goods back at the end of the offer period unless subject to a separate written request from the Owner of the goods. In such a case shipping costs and insurance shall be agreed and paid for by the Owner in advance [*]All goods offered for sale through company A, its shop or online sales will be subject to an inspection on receipt. Company A may accept/decline goods offered for sale or return at its sole discretion. It has no obligation to accept goods for sale. [*]The selling price for the goods shall be agreed in advance prior to the goods being advertised. The advertised price is the gross price before any deductions due to Company A for commission or other agreed costs and charges. [*]Commission charges are set at X% of the final sale price. A minimum fee of £x will apply. [*]Company A are duly authorized by the Owner of the goods to conclude the sale of the goods at the agreed asking price at any time whilst they are on their premises. In such a case prior permission is granted to Company A to conclude such a sale as an implicit term of the agreement. This shall apply up until the Owner has declared their wish to discontinue the sale. A 24 hour grace period shall be allowed to Company A to close down and remove advertising during which time if an offer to buy is made this will be communicated to the Owner who may accept or reject that offer. [*]Goods shall not be offered for sale by or sold by Company A at a discounted price without the prior agreement and express permission of the Owner. [*]Company A may discontinue an advertisement or cease to offer for sale any goods at its discretion, for any reason and at any time. No compensation shall be due to the owner for any reason. [*]All stringed musical instruments are supplied to Company A should be clean and set up. Should they require cleaning or major adjustment or setting up prior to being offered for sale a small additional fee of £x will be deducted from the final sale price. Ongoing adjustment, during the offer period shall be the responsibility of Company A. [*]All stringed instruments should be supplied with a serviceable set of strings. If they are not Company A will offer to replace the strings for the owner and advise the cost prior to accepting the instrument. Owners are reminded that a poor set of strings will discourage buyers. [*]Mains powered Electrical goods must be PAT tested prior to sale for which Company A will make a small charge of unless a valid PAT certificate can be provided. [*]All goods offered for sale irrespective of type shall be safe for intended use in all regards. [*]Whilst company A shall make every effort to verify the functionality of the goods, any undisclosed faults or faults which arise during the offer period which would require repair or major adjustment remain the responsibility of the owner of the goods. Company A may either offer to adjust or repair the goods for a fee or discontinue to offer the good for sale its sole discretion. [*]Shipping costs for sale to a Buyer shall be met by the Buyer of the goods and not charged to the owner. [*]It is understood that it is implicit within this agreement that the goods will be subject to use. This implies some minor degree of wear and tear. Whilst company A takes every effort to ensure that the Owner's goods are suitably cared for whilst on its premises some minor blemishes, marks or scratches may occur in normal use. It is accepted that this is the owners risk in offering the goods to be available for Company A customers to test. The owner shall hold Company A harmless in regard of such minor damage. [*]Whilst good are on Company A premises they will be covered by Company A's insurances up to..............tbc - insurance company limitations here......... Major damage waiver etc. [*]No other additional charges will be levied to the Owner of the goods by Company A unless agreed in writing between both parties. [/list]

I watched the proprietor whilst he gave both basses a precursory dust, photographed them all in about 10 minutes, not much more. I am bemused by the strings comment too as I had restrung both basses less than 2 weeks before and he neither asked nor offered. They didn't require restringing, setting up or cleaning. They were in perfect order. He certainly didn't do anything before the photos's. He just took the pic and put them away upstairs whilst I spent nearly 5 grand in his shop. I was not advised that there were any selling fees whatsoever over and above the percentage. I was similarly not advised that there were any marketing charges which would apply irrespective of the sale going through. Again there was no exclusivity agreement between us. . It was my clear understanding that this was on a sale or return basis. No sale no fee. There is nothing on the website, nothing in a contract between us and by his own admission he is 'sorry he did not advise me before'. One instrument has a private buyer and the other is a straight return. What do you think?

I was just wondering if anyone else has been charged like this. I wouldn't mind but I bought a five grand Pentabuzz from him whilst I was there dropping the guitars off. Not exactly what you would call customer focus is it.

I have just taken down 2 guitars from sale at Bass direct which haven't sold and I now have private sales for. I was surprised to be advised that there is a £30 charge per instrument for cleaning and photography if they don't sell. Its not in their literature, not on the website and not advised verbally. Now irrespective of legalities here - I'm not seeking advice as I'm quite clear on that. What I want to know is , does anyone else have this experience ? If you have taken down instruments have you been charged?

That looks like it. Saw it on display and though it would be megga expensive when I heard it, but far from it. Great clear tone, sound like string through body jazz but warmer.

Not owned one but I have heard Seth Govan ( Guthrie's Brother) playing through a Redhead and ext cab and the sound was pretty damn good. Sent me off looking for a Rd Head - npt found one tho.

Acoustic wadding as it I known is used to reduce standing waves inside a cab. You can't just use yer mums old cardie . It has to have the right properties. It reduces reflections, resonant humps and rattle. Its complicated.

If you enjoy ever harder challenges and you never want to stop learning then you are gonna end up in Jazz like it or not - unless you die first or course. Its where the really hard sh*t is. Its a electric bass player's classical music. Even you do it just to improve playing the stuff you like. If you can play Chic Corea's 'Spain' those Duck Dunn lines will come out better. On the other hand a tip to Gwizdala-lala land playing classical guitar through loopers on a bass. Not for me. Can I just say he is an astonishing musician - its just not my taste. The lala land refers to his fekn awful singing voice only. John Pattitucci I can do. I am on that inevitable slope - inevitable for me anyway.

I had dealings with a Miss Charlotte Hole who worked for a company called Munters......... I also have a a guy working for me called Krishan Mistry or Krish-mistry...gwan say it. Finally a friend of mine used to be in the forces and reported to a Captain Pine-Coffin. WTF

I started this thread because there are just things you know are out there but never come up. You get Pre CBS, Dove Cages, AJ Foderas but try find a 1979 Ibanez Roadster ............nah........... ( I know a bit specific.) but its those things 'in the middle' that just seem to get lost. 70's and early 80's gear all seems missing. Was it al really that crap ?

Use a Mackie Thump 15

I get joint inflammation in my has due to another condition. I rub Flexiseq cream in my hands abut an hour before a session. Expensive but its magic!

Oh Yeah man, init

Well.........guaranteed bouncer newish and doable - The Killers Mr Brightside Different........... Aloe Blacc - I need a Dollar Gnarls Barkley - Crazy Deep Blue Something - Breakfast at Tiffanies Rembrandts - I'll be there for you Queen - Crazy little ting All crowd Pleasers

Big Yin. I too have dealt with Depression for most of my life. Some of the most creative and great minded people you will ever meet have that shadow on their lives. Don't knock yourself. What you need to get good at something is time and if you take your time you will succeed. Time and persistence are the two tools that average musicians can apply to become good. Set your self a goal of six songs in six months. Make them songs you like and that are realistic. Start with one and play it every day. Sing the bass notes as you swing your mop. :-) Put the song on repeat in your Walkman in the car. Listen the hell out of it. Play the hell out of it. If you can do that will be a real goal. Music is my one total escape. Keeps me sane sometimes - don't give up. As you slowly get better you will be proud and won't be nervous to play with others. Everyone screws up, they secret is to get up afterwards. That is the only difference, the only thing that will get you where you want to be. As for night work - not good for depression. I know its better paid but its isolating and messes with your body chemistry - and your gigging. Stay with it give yourself time and keep playing. Good luck.

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax- Tattooist won't get it wrong.

Ok, I'm going to deviate off too. My wife got me to tag along to see these guys several years ago in London before they got bigger. I hate that bloody Jared Leto! Good looking, film actor, impressive singer/performer live and just to put pepper on it was dating Cameron Diaz round the time she fitted into that red dress in The Mask....... boom! When I saw them bass player Tomo was on a P - bit of G&L product placement methinks.

Yeah Id give that 6/8.

I've had one for about a year with no problems at all.

Gonna say one word............ FURCH

I suspect you are right BUT.....has anyone tried one..........they should.