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"I don't own a bass, Am I still allowed here" I cant see why not. No different to being just a Bass owner. Garry

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='341784' date='Dec 1 2008, 12:08 PM']Same ol'd BassChat - people pretending to be upset or insulted.[/quote] Thats why i said Recycle post..[ not boredom ] + the fact this topic has been roaring all over the world for Donkeys years, Or at least since Crockett and Tubbs rolled up there jacket sleeves. Garry

[quote name='Golchen' post='341682' date='Dec 1 2008, 10:18 AM']Personally I'm amazed at the amount of slap hate shown here. All this time I thought that I was escaping the guitarist 'contempt for other guitarists' syndrome by coming to a positive and engaging community, but I guess that it's a case of same poison, different bottle. There are opinions and there are blatantly negative and destructive statements, and both are alive and kicking at Basschat.[/quote] +1.. For christ sake its just another style. Fingers , Pick, Palm Mute, your cock... Does it really matter? I think this Post needs to be in the 'Recycling Unwanted Items' Postings. Or at least rename this one 'General Bass Ballshit' Garry

[quote name='ARGH' post='341051' date='Nov 30 2008, 12:33 PM']If people think or say that being a Bassplayer is being a failed musician,play them Cream's 'Crossroads' live at the Fillmore,The entire "Ace of Spades" Lp by Motorhead,'Le Freak' or 'Good times by Chic or pretty much anything slaptastic by Larry Graham or Louis Johnson..or and this is the swinger..some classic Motown. And if they still have not changed their mind THEN KILL THEM.[/quote] Euthanasia Might be the correct term. [Brain dead already] Garry

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='340539' date='Nov 29 2008, 03:46 PM']I've been in that position but it was with the singer.[/quote] What Your Ex Hubby was a singer? Do you like the The Communards ? Garry

[quote name='Hamster' post='340491' date='Nov 29 2008, 02:53 PM']Nice case - wrong forum [/quote] Yep sorry about that... Just going to Move, Garry

Now moved. Garry.

[quote name='stevie' post='340354' date='Nov 29 2008, 10:57 AM']I can recommend Foxit Reader as a much leaner and faster alternative.[/quote] Thanks Stevie... Garry

[quote name='Pissman' post='340189' date='Nov 29 2008, 12:38 AM']I agree with the man strings argument. Grr. Plus, theres about ten thousand guitarists in every city. [/quote] Just sitting in there Bedrooms... Garry

[quote name='Waldo' post='340361' date='Nov 29 2008, 11:04 AM']What was the wording used by someone else here about having something to hide? [/quote] .. Garry

[quote name='Waldo' post='340292' date='Nov 29 2008, 09:15 AM']So is Jake getting banned from here or what? Now that the situation has been resolved, you say.[/quote] What you are supposed to say is.. 'Now i have had my say, i suggest we lock this post RIGHT NOW' I Must say this has been great reading the last few days whatever side of the fence you sit. And congrats to the people who sorted it. Garry

Tis JJ. And we all know that BP does enjoy a shuffle.. Great stuff. Garry

[quote name='stevie' post='340029' date='Nov 28 2008, 07:59 PM']Sorry 'bout that. It looks OK on my 'puter. How does it look to everyone else?[/quote] Might mean i need an update for Adobe... Garry

[quote name='The Burpster' post='339998' date='Nov 28 2008, 07:15 PM']In my experience those that shout the loudest generally have the most to hide and are trying to divert attnetion from themselves...... [/quote] What, like Lulu? Garry

You could have a friendly chat with them, and give them your card. And ask if they are doing a Panto this year? Garry

If its the PDF above, Not much use at all Snap shot below. [attachment=16561:Le_Freak.jpg] [attachment=16562:pdf.jpg] Garry

[quote name='BassManKev' post='339879' date='Nov 28 2008, 05:08 PM']now the bass is out of the pricks hands, now its alright for me to say exactly what i feel?? Ban him from this site, and never let the little sly c*** return. The prick was trapped by Rob and us on the forum, and thus made some pathetic sob story, which in fact didnt make any sense whatsoever, if it was tormenting him that much, why didnt he just send it?? Its not like he sold it twice....or did he?? If he was in debt, what difference would keeping the bass do if he had already been paid the money? Is there someone else without a warwick out there?? He is scum, and if it was me, much as i appreciate the vigilante work, i woulda had the book thrown at him. I have alot of respect for Reuel being so okay about it all, i know i would not have been the same. But yeah, Ban him, and recommend that warwick forums do the same.[/quote] I must admit that i do agree. And perhaps he might think how lucky he has been. If he had been dealt with by the Police. His Uni days might have come to an end. Whats a bit of Forum abuse...F**K all if you are man enough to handle it. And if you can not..You just dont go back. I think he got off lightly - as most petty [ or nearly in this case ] thieves do. The good thing is, he got his Bass. A lot of folks are not so lucky. Garry

[quote name='crez5150' post='329418' date='Nov 14 2008, 09:29 PM']I don't agree at all with the rates for gigs..... what are we stuck in the 90's[/quote] More like the 80's Garry

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='337838' date='Nov 26 2008, 10:51 PM']Really?? Giz a loan, mate! [/quote] He cant... Theres a credit crunch going on. Garry

Ok ARGH, I have been posting at the same time as you, I see what you are getting at. Garry

[quote name='jakesbass' post='337797' date='Nov 26 2008, 10:25 PM']I've made a living from playing bass for over 20 yrs, I do teach (very few private students now though) but who wouldn't when there are no gigs on a monday morning. I have a mortgage, 3 kids, an annual holiday etc etc. I am never skint. I don't earn a fortune but both me and the misses are musicians (she was at home for 10 yrs with the kids though I was sole breadwinner) and we do fine. I regularly get paid over £250 a gig and I do sessions and lots of functions. I usually have 150 plus gigs a year. and I've never been out of work. Aargh I know it may look like it doesn't work for you, maybe you have an attitude that makes you a less desirable proposition than musicians that do make money.. I have a diary full of colleagues just like me, ranging from skint to wealthy... It is not only how you see it mate so please don't call me a liar by proxy ok.[/quote] +1 on that.. 30 years i have been at it, never had a job other than full time Muso. Done alright, infact still doing alright. Run a family , Most of the full time Musos i know are the same. Theres more to being a full timer than being in a Rock band with a contract, if thats what you want. Never seems to amaze me the amount of pro bashing that goes on here. Walk around the West End £40/50 k a year no problem. If you wanna call me liar over that one - check the union rates. Cause you dont know these dudes, dont mean they dont exist. Garry