SpondonBassed

Looking at the case with it's lining, I thought it was a lining like that sometimes found with cook-in packaging. I bet you could do microwave chips in that with the radiation from the valves above and the liner below. I'm not sure if this has been mentioned in the eating/drinking on stage topic already. I'd also have a modestly sized whole trout wrapped in tin foil with butter and a good pinch of chopped dill roasting above the grill leaving a gap for sufficient air circulation to cool the valves and gently heat the fish at the same time. Yum. It'd be a respectful nod towards Mr Wakeman's famous curry-on-stage story. Asbestos gloves might be needed for handling the chips when they're done. BYOB

That's because Sandra Bullocks starred in it. '80s Trace Elliots and final mortgage demands are heavy Vacuum is a void waiting to be filled Gravity is attractive Roses are red and violence is rude

Welcome Clem. You needn't feel badly about it. None of the rest of the membership pays much attention either. Heeheehee. Joking aside, I think it's why I like it here. Not as many zealots as some of the other places I have been.

News just in: Gravity sucks.

On reading again... Did you say that you were going to do the same to your orange cab? Outrageous! You have my respect.

Classy.

@owen gets away with it on his DB. Why shouldn't I then? Maybe this is why;

Well said. Seldom have I seen such meticulously finished edges. I mean, anyone can sand a surface but how many can do so without spoiling their edges?

If I have to have a headstock I like it not to be too long. I also like it angled back and with a volute. I only discovered this recently.

I sometimes pick up my housemate's 3/4 sized spanish guitar and try to remember my chords. I don't like his steel strung acoustic but the spanish guitar is nylon strung and comfortable. You're right, it's not a bad thing to do at all. It always helps with the main instrument in some way like you say. The ukes are okay too as long as I don't go far from first position. But, bass is so much more suited to my fat fingers. It's like slipping back into a comfy jock strap after a couple of days of wearing a thong. (Probably should've just thought that too.)

Thank you. Just remember that it was inspired by Andyjr1515's story of the durability and overall versatility of objects made from thin wood and of the occupational hazards encountered during live performance in Wolverhampton.

One day, students of history will wonder how the great knob wars of the 21st century started...

Going by that photo you should get enough of Frank's DNA out of sweaty deposits in the switch cover screw holes to make a new Zappa. Unless they are yellow sweaty deposits in which case you'd be barking up the Husky tree.

It looks like Andy's got inserts that will work on split, splined or flattened spindles.

Knob on! (As they say locally) With an oil finish they are going to be like little jewels against the Amboyna top. Would you accept a post as Basschat's full-time knob consultant?

Ah. That's a shame because the proportions were interesting looking taken in isolation. You'd have to bear in mind that I own two paddle basses though.

Hahahahaha! I think it's all because of that thickened upper-horn where most others taper off. You won't thank me for saying that I got the same vibe from your plans for the modified SR205.

What was the issue with shape and size for your ex-Ibby? Neck dive, low mass, belly-rash? I regard my kit build as a test bed for ideas. Glad to meet someone of a similar mind.

The example shown reminds me of a Ricky.

You'll get no argument from me on that. I'm all for it if it prevents me from hocking up a gold watch inside my visor whilst singing my practice set onboard a CX500 that is cranked over at 45 degrees to the horizontal going 'round Wembley roundabout!

Lots of players are finding the benefit of new materials and manufacturing techniques. Lots of players like myself benefit from the abundance of quality second (third, forth or even fifth) hands goods that go on the market when someone goes light. I have bought mostly second hand but my excuse is that I need the exercise. Try bench pressing a TE1818 for five reps and it'll give you an idea of what I expect it'd be like to gig with my rig. I am going to steal that idea of yours and put it into practice if I ever get busy on the circuit. I'm one of those who keeps coming back to flat eq settings after a bit of a play around. With my latest bass, the Ibby SR605, this happens more than ever. It's funny because I've got more control on board with the three band eq and its adjustable mid than on any other guitar I've had yet I want to use tone control less often.

I didn't have any one in mind. I think it's good to cherry pick. Not all of them are qualified. It is likely that your age has a lot to do with your vocal stamina. You might be able to improve your situation with attention to diet and exercise. Get a routine medical check-up and ask the question while you're there. Even if it is just the inevitable march of time that is causing the 'build up' on your vocal chords the practitioner should have some tips on how to cope better with phlegm. From this: 'Excessive phlegm creation There are multiple factors that can contribute to an excess of phlegm in the throat or larynx. Vocal abuse: Vocal abuse is the misuse or overuse of the voice in an unhealthy fashion such as clearing the throat, yelling, screaming, talking loudly, or singing incorrectly. Clearing the throat: Clearing the throat removes or loosens phlegm but the vocal cords hit together causing inflammation and therefore more phlegm.[2] Yelling/screaming: Yelling and screaming both cause the vocal cords to hit against each other causing inflammation and phlegm.[3][4][5][6][7] Nodules: Excessive yelling, screaming, and incorrect singing as well as other vocal abusive habits can cause vocal nodules. See vocal fold nodule for more information on nodules.'

Welcome Blaque. Full Range Flat Response eh? Nice.

I could lose myself in that grain.

You don't actually pay attention to YT commercials do you? I'd have thought the video clip itself would have calmed any anguish caused by marketing muppetry. I mean kittens, ducklings, ducklings-suckling-on-cat-nipples - none of these images could possibly cause offence. In fact I'm sure that North Koreans and Americans especially can see the benefits of sharing the love just from watching this video.