Burns-bass

Someone in Bristol actually used an old DB as a makeshift canoe during the Harbour Fesitval.

“I have no idea of the value so I’m going to look online at a dealer and price it at £1000 more than they would charge…” God bless the Great British private seller.

Yes, this all makes sense. I also really value the time you’ve taken to spell this out as it’s not something that I’d considered in this level of detail. Some years ago I read a great book called “the paradox of choice” about this. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Paradox_of_Choice) I guess new music also has to directly compete with music from heritage acts (endless reissues etc). Lot to think about!

I didn’t know there were caveats to this! I’m still in but I did buy a replacement switch tip for a guitar.

I’m 100% with you. I was actually responding to RedX who said he wanted old man indie bands and middle aged rockers to get out of the way. I felt that wasn’t fair.

The Bass Bros website was down for 24-48 hours over the weekend. This would have disrupted emails and could explain why they’ve been missed or ignored. If it was an intermittent issue then it could have been affecting their emails for a while. Ive had contact form issues before and there’s no way to test for it in some cases.

I fear it was my post that brought property values into it (and for that I apologise). The broader point I was making was that we need to create the social conditions where creativity (in music, art, acting, etc) can be enjoyed by everyone. The alternative is that culture becomes the preserve of the upper classes. Evidence is everywhere. Most of our actors are upper class privately educated, as are our musicians, writers and journalists. As a society we should invest in and support arts at every level. I bang on about working with old people, but seeing how music can transform people is incredible - and we should all be able to enjoy that.

Nah. It was a young guy who didn’t play anymore. Happy to share details with anyone who wants it.

I’d politely ask who decides what’s good music and who decides what’s derivative rubbish that should be avoided? All individual artistic expression should be encouraged, even if you don’t like the output. The music you make I simply have no feeling for, but I’d damn near fight anyone for your right to make it and share it. Why deny that to someone else?

It’s a half hour drive and I’m not sure I can be bothered. Still tempted but it’s something I won’t use, so better let someone else have it.

I found a Squier Dimension bass nearby for £85. They’re quite rare and it looked great. But I resisted, as I don’t need it. Instead, I set up my existing bass and realised it does precisely the job I need it to do.

I nearly broke today - but I didn’t!

I’d obviously read about gentrification and how it erases existing communities and replaces them, now I’m seeing it first hand - and it’s pretty crazy here. It’s the paradox of it, too. People (like me) came here because living costs were low, there was always a party going on, and the city was full of artists and interesting people. Now it’s becoming one massive middle class paradise. On one hand, I still love it, and on the other feel a bit sad. Of course, that’s an indulgence as I’ve massively benefitted from the process of gentrification (and obviously played my part).

I’m lucky to live in a city like Bristol where live music is everywhere. The costs of living here are insane. To illustrate, the cost to rent a single room in a shared house on my street (£600) is equivalent to a mortgage payment when we bought the 4 bed house (in 2013). Couple massive demand from students and young professionals with a buoyant BTL sector and you get a housing crisis - which is what Bristol is experiencing at the moment. Yet they’re still out there doing it and I’m massively impressed. From the young people I meet doing gigs and who I play with, music isn’t ever going to be a full time career. Arguably they’re much more commercially savvy and less egotistical than (from what I’ve heard) musicians were in the 70s and 80s. And if my mates are playing in a band, I’ll still go (don’t like lager) To the young music makers: I salute you!

To be fair, memes are a joke and one I can’t imagine any scientist would find this one funny.

2 x capos. i have this one (which is metal but looks like wood) and a plastic one.

I’m getting rid of lots of stuff and you can have it (if you want). I’ll add more later but we start with this JLS keyboard stand. Collection only in Bristol.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_scientists_(meme)

If you don’t use something, why keep it? I realised when I sold the Bryant that it depressed me having it. Good for you Chris!

Tim is a thoroughly lovely chap, I have used his services a few times and it has always been a pleasure.

I've played one, but only once. It was(as youd expect) a beauty, although the neck got some getting used to! Of course, if the OP wants an electric bass, you can get a strap for the WAV and NS basses and play those like a normal electric bass. Use a good enough pre-amp and the results aren't bad!

You're actually describing the Takamine TB10. This is essentially a crossover instrument (an EB with a DB radius) that you can play as an upright bass and as an electric one. They're not cheap, but they are cool. https://www.takamine.com/TB10 I don't think they're made anymore, and are expensive if you can find one.

It’s a 30 minute drive away, so I’ve not messaged him. Looks cool though!