eightbitraptor

Gold hardware (on anything other than pearl white) Sunburst finishes in general oh... and the ESP LTD F-series body shape specifically, seriously? The B series look great, why spoil them by sawing chunks out here and there

TC Electronic BH250. Works a charm.

Interesting thanks. That was a good read. I don't know much about seo and brand related stuff (I'm a back end developer and sysadmin professionally) but I've always understood that hyphens were important for accessibility. I didn't realise Google penalised them.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1409081413' post='2536189'] It's a shame 'sex' is in there, but the middle one scans better. Hyphens are a no-no in domain names these days. They're a bit early 2000's. [/quote] Citation please.

This is absolutely brilliant. I was working along to the video and it's made me feel better already. I think this should be pinned. Such a useful resource.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1409479153' post='2539980'] Im not as clear cut as everyone on the idea of being a bassist as such, there are bands I see regularly where the bass player is also a guitarist in an other band, those bassists are often better players than the full time bassists in plenty of other bands. If you are playing bass you are a bassist, when you are playing guitar you are a guitarist, if you play drums you are ....(insert your own joke)..a drummer, the only difference is your own ability on each which has no effect on other peoples ability does it? I can play a little bit of drums and I mean a little bit but there will be a spoilt brat collecting his pearl export from a shop today who has never played a beat, by the rules of basschat he is a drummer and im a bassist on our primary instruments but who is the better drummer at the moment? [/quote] I agree with most of this, I play guitar and bass, and I sing a little, but in my mind what other instruments I play is irrelevant in that situation. If I'm in a band playing bass and they've hired/chosen me to play bass, then I would like to think that they respect my ability as a bassist. And there is definitely a difference between telling someone what to play and giving constructive advice. I'd always absorb advice from other musicians. But dictators just make playing a soulless, unenjoyable experience for me.

[quote name='Skinnyman' timestamp='1409428748' post='2539679'] Does anyone else have a guitarist in their band who reckons they could play bass if they wanted and insists on telling you what to play and how to play it? Or is it just me? I need to know before I deck mine..... [/quote] Used to. He even went so far as to buy a new bass amp 'for the band' to help 'improve my tone' I walked, and don't regret it.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1408977259' post='2535127'] Enter Sandman just been played. Quality. [/quote] Most overrated song ever...

[quote name='bassninja' timestamp='1408743321' post='2533232'] Lots of menopausal media/banking/insurance blokes up that Farnham way, many of whom aspire to start blues bands with other menopausal media/banking/insurance blokes. Sometimes there are 'Project Managers'. [/quote] I LOL'd and I work for a tech co in London...

Kyuss were better.

[quote name='happynoj' timestamp='1408406790' post='2529952'] I played a gig with D-L-B's band (Alpha Male Tea Party) but didn't realise that he was on BC until afterwards. Excellent band, excellent bassist. Nice outfit as well. [/quote] Hah! They showed up in my 'Recommended Radio' stream on Last.fm the other day, while I was at work. Top band.

Lillies & Remains - Moralist S.S. The bass just makes me want to dance at my desk. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X6aE6qjYNM

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1407934379' post='2525461'] It looks a lot bigger that the other amps you were considering. [/quote] yeah, definitely true. It is however ~£130 cheaper than the GK and the TC, and money can be very persuasive (to buy new anyway) I still think I'm going to try and grab something second hand though. I'd rather have better quality, slightly older kit than cheaply made, new kit. I think it'll be more satisfying to play through

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1408014127' post='2526234'] Actually, I think it's Fugly but beauty is in the eye of the beholder [/quote] Never a truer word spoken

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1407968111' post='2525971'] Here's mine: [/quote] omfg that's beautiful!