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After Eighty - Small Ashdown Combo On Steroids
SpondonBassed replied to Chienmortbb's topic in Build Diaries
Aw. Sympathy for your loss. I understand completely. (I may steal your NY resolution for myself.) -
Well deserved. An eight piece band must be quite an outfit to be a part of. I am almost envious.
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I watched every minute of that. Within the first few bars I had it up on the main sound system. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Tight
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My Hohner B2A has this. It has neither fly lead nor connector. Just push the battery into the slot and shut the hatch. It is a little fiddly to remove the battery though. Keep the internal contacts clean with a dab of switch cleaner/lube (apply with a soft cloth rather than spraying it directly on) or similar to make it easier.
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Here I am then and now , how bout you
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in General Discussion
We had a British TV documentary about it recently. Of course, attention was focussed on Hollywood. I was appalled by the absence of any comparison to what everyone who was not a media success was experiencing. I was starting to feel quite ill watching it so I switched it off. Huge sympathy here for EVERYONE who has been touched by the disaster. Some can recover but many have lost everything. -
Here I am then and now , how bout you
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in General Discussion
We're messing with your head. Relax. It's what we call banter. You'll soon pick it up if you hang around with the rest of us reprobates for long enough. Respect -
Here I am then and now , how bout you
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in General Discussion
No. They're not. -
Here I am then and now , how bout you
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in General Discussion
Dunno. Don't you? I know he was seriously ill. I would say that he's probably wanting his privacy if he is. Crikey, what an industry Hollywood is. So many folk falling down due to pressures that few others would have experienced in a whole lifetime. -
Here I am then and now , how bout you
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in General Discussion
My favourite member of the Sheen family puts it very succinctly: -
Damn I would be in my glory at a only Bass anything
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in Events
Thank you for asking. Let me put it this way... If you are not in the know you wont know. Hope this helps... Heeheehee BassChat's Den of Iniquity It's not to everyone's taste but you are welcome there anyway. It helped a lot of us to keep smiling during Lockdown. Be prepared to have the mickey taken out of you though so you can return any back handed compliments. A bit like an American Roast I suppose. -
Here I am then and now , how bout you
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in General Discussion
I bet there's a double neck bass somewhere with flats on one and rounds on t'other... and if there isn't... you ALL witnessed MY idea here... innit. -
Here I am then and now , how bout you
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in General Discussion
I think some players do mix the two. I can't think where but someone was using flat B & E strings with round A, D & G ones. Something like that anyway. -
Here I am then and now , how bout you
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in General Discussion
Oh dear. Oh deary deary me... Heeheehee -
Trace Elliot - Rescue & Restore (and bargain finds)
SpondonBassed replied to SimonK's topic in Amps and Cabs
I remember the courier giving me a really dirty look before putting down my 1818 and asking me to sign for it. No words were spoken and I didn't poke at it because I knew exactly why he was so frosty. -
Here I am then and now , how bout you
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in General Discussion
Bass or cake... either. I'm not bothered. Plus one to what our Geekster says. -
Damn I would be in my glory at a only Bass anything
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in Events
I know you were joking but for humour, our Frank is right up there with the best of them. If you ever come across (don't) the BassChat Den of Iniquity (the DoI), you will understand. If you are already in the know, you know... you know? -
Here I am then and now , how bout you
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in General Discussion
Oh you can say whatever you like here as long as it doesn't involve sex, religion or politics... oh and guitarists. If you want to go to a discussion about free speech there are loads of places you can freely go to where it is appropriate. No need to apologise. It's only an Internets' forum for special interest. Although we do have general discussion, we just don't tolerate flaming. It's what makes BassChat popular. Enjoy it because legislation is about to make this very difficult to continue running without charging much more for people to manage it. I am a supporting member, meaning I have paid because I appreciate there are people here to suppress forest fires before they endanger the rest of the villagers. Just keep it friendly and relax. This should help if you haven't already found it - BassChat Terms and Conditions. @Rich; I'm damned if I can find the BC Ts &Cs. Can you drop a link into the topic title above for me please? PS: Here's what I was looking for: Posting guidelines - a reminder -
Here I am then and now , how bout you
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in General Discussion
Of course. One of the site moderators posted about the no-politics rule last night UK time. I think it was after I had replied to one of your posts. I have an idea what triggered it but it's no longer relevant. Just a friendly note to be careful. I notice Rich has since removed said post from view. Moderators gotta moderate, you know? -
Damn I would be in my glory at a only Bass anything
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in Events
Translation: Those with the knowledge, know. It's just a way of referring to something without saying exactly what it involves. Only those with the experience will understand what you're talking about but there's no need to share that information with the whole room. From Bowie's Song, Where are We Now? Quite poignant in retrospect. Are we in the know yet? Hint, you usually have to be of grand-parenting age to be aware of what goes on at SAGA holidays when the grand-kids are at home with their parents and there is no-one to pester them to babysit. -
Here I am then and now , how bout you
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in General Discussion
I don't know why but our "Public Schools", back in the day were only for the wealthy public. They were neither free nor cheap. We used to call our free of charge secondary schools "Grammar School". They were only free up to the age of fourteen. Being without children of my own, I am not at all sure what happens in detail these days. That, my friend, is not a conversation for this forum. We have been warned officially. -
@Andyjr1515 I've neither asked nor looked for one. Andy did a demo of his methods for veneer refinishing at a bass bash a few years ago and it is something he's posted about before. Dunno 'bout a dedicated thread for it. Andy?
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Damn I would be in my glory at a only Bass anything
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in Events
We have an organisation here called SAGA. Although it is a holiday firm dealing primarily with the older generation, the acronym is fondly referred to as Sex And Games for the Aged by those in the know. Any similarities? Asking for a friend... PS: Soz Rich. I was writing this as you posted. Delete if you feel it inappropriate. -
Damn I would be in my glory at a only Bass anything
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in Events
I feel your trepidation. Stiff upper lip old chap. Don't let the bastards grind your coffee. -
My vintage modified Jag, further modified by our own @Andyjr1515. It belonged to a close friend of mine, Jack, who won it at a Bash Bash. His daughter generously let me keep it. Andy stripped the original painted finish. He then put a burl veneer and a CF scratch-plate on. It has Duncan Design pups and half-rounds. It makes a wonderful sound. AJR Guitar Modifications - Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Check his website (above) for before and after photos and for some of his other work. PS: This was owned from new by Andy. He kindly donated it as a raffle prize for the East Mids Bass Bash one year. The previous year he donated an acoustic bass to the raffle. It's worth mentioning because he's such a helpful and friendly chap too.
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Damn I would be in my glory at a only Bass anything
SpondonBassed replied to Bass4real's topic in Events
Reading through that: That kinda tears the arse out of it. The point of a bash being to see what others are playing and their thoughts about it. You get a chance to show off interesting and often quite old instruments and peripherals. Let's not forget the DB brigade either. It's great to see the two types in the same place. Just ask @Owen.