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[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1341337958' post='1717351'] Never a truer thing was said. Why, is beyond me. For some reason, musicians seem to be among the most fickle of humans. [/quote] I don't think it is just musicians, it's just people.

[quote name='Bass-Thing' timestamp='1341566840' post='1720966'] Fair enough, but you did bite my head off somewhat when I raised the issue. I'm happy to leave it alone but it would be nice if the possibility of a collaboration between Warwick and Status-Graphite were considered. All the best [/quote] He did not bite your head off, Garey's been helpful and answered a lot of questions, so be polite, he's a useful source for us Warwick players, and potential Warwick players. The Entwistle stuff is all bollocks anyway, it's not Garey's place to answer any questions about that tiny piece of history, and JE, had he still been still around, probably would have ended up with a series of different manufacturers trying to build him the perfect bass anyway. If Fender had got their act together early on and protected their body shapes aswell as their headstock designs, they would have made more cash licensing them and the bass and guitar landscape would probably look a lot different than it does today, with many fewer boring F clone instruments out there. If you think it's unfair on Rob Green, well, that's just the way business works sometimes, you have to protect your own company's interests within the law. And anyway, the two times I have contacted Status about buying a Steamline and a Kingbass, I was told they would let me know when they are available. They never did (twice), so I stuck with Warwick, and I'm glad about that.

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1341526959' post='1720666'] I had a chuckle on Tuesday when he said that he liked Fleet Foxes , he said they weren't overtly commercial, now, correct me if I am wrong , and I can't find a reference , but I remember seeing an episode of Dragons den where a band effectively sold a share of itself to peter jones . was that band not the fleet foxes ? [/quote] Hamfatter.

Very sadly, I won't be able to make this due to gig commitments I'd love to be there, and to anyone who's not been, and is a bit nervous about going for whatever reason, don't be. It's the friendliest musical gathering I've ever been to, great fun, GAS inducing, knowledge increasing, and you have total freedom to geek-watch or geek out Superbly organised too. Hope you all have a great one.

Really hoping this has a good outcome. What an awful situation.

[quote name='Stickman' timestamp='1341495039' post='1720011'] Um, I'd also posted it in the Recording and Show Us Your Playing Videos threads so maybe not that modest! This one seems to be getting the most response so cheers Nige [/quote] Ah, I see! You attention-seeking swine, you

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1341492034' post='1719927'] I have also recently been playing Get Back by The Beatles. There are no intervals at all. Should I be experimenting with this new fangled Root/Octave abomination there too? [/quote] No. Something this beautiful would be wasted on the Beatles

Sorted.

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1341483820' post='1719711'] Minor 7th, also lovely. [/quote] All intervals can be glorious. But there is something god-like about the root octave in the right place, something sacred in its subjugating of the miserly musical consciousness the turgid machinations of the cerebral curds, in favour of the Heart with its joyful halo of orgasmic and spiritually liberating abandonment

I have come to the conclusion that judicious use of playing the root / octave on the bass is the sexiest sound in the world.

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1341448388' post='1719363'] Great playing, great music..you got a new fan. I'm going off to find more on YT as your website is not ready. Thanks for posting this Silddix. [/quote] Steve (stickman), being the hugely talented but very modest person he is, posted it in the little-read Stick thread in response to me asking to see it when it was ready. Silly sausage I just had to share it here.

I need to go to bed!! But I can't stop watching this bloody video There are some serious magic moments on this, it's really inspiring me! I can't remember music like this thrilling me for a long time, one or two numbers by sikth perhaps.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1341446732' post='1719357'] Why are you? [/quote] I shouldn't, but

I'd like a Pimp Your Bass column. There are LOADS of us on here that love adding or replacing things on our instruments to make them better or more personal, machine heads, pickguards, preamps, vinyl fretboard markers ..

Good innit Looking forward to getting the album. I'll admit I am not a fan of the 'I WILL KILL YOU'voice, but he sings nicely in the other parts. Love the music though.

Nice work Shell, congratulations!

[quote name='Joel McIver' timestamp='1341396632' post='1718163'] > Do any manufacturers turn out a truly dire instrument in these days? Oh yes! Or at least, criminally overpriced. [/quote] Ah, the Caparison ..

[quote name='Joel McIver' timestamp='1341393081' post='1718068'] Believe me, no-one is more anal about proofreading errors than me. Some of you may have read my books. When an error makes it into one of them, I’m ready to kill someone! With BGM, the assistant editor and I work really hard to nail any grammar/spelling/punctuation screw-ups before publication. In the new issue (Geddy Lee cover), there’s just one boo-boo that I’ve seen. Ten points for anyone who spots it… Joel [/quote] Well done for joining, Joel. Would you kindly explain to us what a Parker Speaker Simulator is please

Oh I loved that Jilted John number!

I love this! It's really musical, I find most good Stick players' approaches to be more musical than most of the ERB players I've heard. The band sounds great and I'll buy this album. Great stuff, Steve! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmIim7rJP3w[/media]

[quote name='Warwick_Official' timestamp='1341248928' post='1715757'] warwickhunt - Yes, since revamping the entire Rockbass line - they come with MEC pickups, and the same 3D 2-piece bridge, tuners, and Warwick security locks as found on the German made basses. Thanks! [/quote]They are not German MECs, which are sealed with epoxy. These are cheaper MEC versions (Far East I think) and are not epoxy sealed. The bass in the vid is a neck through Thumb. I don't get on with the Thumbs, Fortress is great, but ugly, I love the Corvettes and sculpted Streamers

Ah! Ram Jam! Yes that was one aswell. Also .. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQCmBX6-iwY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQCmBX6-iwY[/url]

[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1341233021' post='1715412'] Spoil sport He has a point though which unfortunately my left thumb doesn't. [/quote] I'm not spoliing any fun mate. Bandsaws, routers, hand tools, power tools, hardwood dusts, solvents, fire risk .. also, he's a metal head, the long hair and the rotating drill bit can be immense fun

[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1341218477' post='1715146'] All the info on building is out there in cyberspace if you're willing to search it out. Plenty of luthier forums, individual experiences etc. A bandsaw, jointer and router are the main expenses when starting out, but you can pick them up pretty cheap second hand. You will also need an outbuilding of some kind, as it gets very noisy and dirty. [/quote] And for god's sake work safely aswell.

Thanks Dave.