Bridgehouse

2 hours ago, Frank Blank said:

You lot are talking me into a K10.2 which, if I'm not mistaken, was what inspired @Bridgehouse to start this thread up.

It was. Indeed it was. 

48 minutes ago, wateroftyne said:

Granted it’s slightly annoying, and I’d rather it wasn’t there, but in what sense has it ruined it? I’m on an iPhone now and I’m managing OK.

For some reason I keep getting the big “accept cookies” box - seems like it’s random when I get it. Once closed I get the privacy tab, but it’s back again within a few pages. 

Yep. Ruining browsing on an iPhone. 
 

I’m off until it’s resolved (if ever).

This is basic stuff. Feels like it’s becoming more difficult to use the site each day. 
 

45 minutes ago, joel406 said:

You seem to have missed, a long time ago.

2 hours ago, cetera said:

You forgot to add a random 'quote'!

"Thankfully perseverance is a great substitute for talent"

Just now, Frank Blank said:

 

You've been practicing with the Bill Tongs though.

 

You are a juicy old fruit aren't you.

Now don’t go making a hubba bubba out of it

1 minute ago, Frank Blank said:

I place my thumb on the thumb rest (I don't buy basses without), I don't mute notes and I only play with one ☝️ plucking finger. Dreadful technique all round but I can play bass and chew gum at the same time.

I don’t believe you. I challenge you to a chew off.

Don’t try and wrigleys out of it either.

I do like a thread that causes a bit of a kerfuffle. 

Keeps life interesting and not boring. 

However, it gets a bit dull when it's the same old story and the same protagonists versus the vast majority. 

I personally have 0 years studying a degree in music, zero years at a performance school, and no years teaching anything musical. I tend to keep my thumb across my palm holding down my third finger whilst stretching out my first and second fingers in the shape of a 'V'

Just now, ped said:

Whoops slight edit, need to up my typing technique

Have you borrowed @Stub Mandrel’s phone?

2 minutes ago, ped said:

This really is a Bc first. I’m happy to judge the competition and offer a cash price. Just let me know your bank details @peteb

You are Nicholas Parsons and ICM £5

In before the thumb lock!

Just now, Bridgehouse said:

 

Nah. When it comes to fishing weight is everything. 

 

"Never mind the quality, feel the girth" etc..

And in an attempt to get back on topic, measuring girth is another way you have to use your thumb carefully. 

Just now, SteveXFR said:

 

Surely it should be the best quality bass

Nah. When it comes to fishing weight is everything. 

"Never mind the quality, feel the girth" etc..

OR...

You could go fishing and the biggest bass landed wins.

I reckon that would level the playing field. 

6 minutes ago, Bassfinger said:

I've gone off Gary Glitter in recent years...

You mean you were on Garry at some point?!?

Saw them at Glasgow last night. 
 

They were superb. RS is a funny guy as well..

1 minute ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

miming ducks

49 minutes ago, msb said:

It’s been some years since I’ve owned a Jazz Bass , but this has been described as a Jazz on steroids.

They’re not common , but they’re out there.

After some years of looking at them for sale everywhere but Canada , finally found one in Toronto for a good price.

I really like them. I'd have one. 

10 minutes ago, tauzero said:

 

Maybe so, but the Strat is a bit different, as it's an Affinity Strat which I defretted.

3 minutes ago, tauzero said:

 

Nobody's commented on the Neil Hodgson BSB Ducati model.

Or the fact that it’s next to a (shock, horror!) Strat….

Now there’s ugly!

20 minutes ago, Rich said:

Oh god, my eyes. That is just horrific. 

I’d say it’s trying too hard.

2 minutes ago, tauzero said:

 

I like them too. My opinion may be coloured by the fact I love my Antoniotsai which has a distinct Ritter homage feel to it, even to the slopey pickups. I bought it in 2007, at which point I'd never heard of Ritter.

 

Stuff the bass!!!

That stereo!!!!!!

😍

Just now, kodiakblair said:

 I've one of those on the 'to do' list , need to shake myself out of idleness first 😃

 

Plan call for piezo only, if that turns out sounding crap I've plenty of single coils that'll (hopefully) save the day 👍 

It’s got a split coil in it which humbucks and also is a bit deeper than a standard single coil. 
 

I did think about a piezo bridge - but the pickup in it does such a good job that I left it passive

I really wanted a thin line Fender Bass, but I thought all of Fender's offerings were just, well, a bit meh..

So I sourced some parts and did my own.. 51P Thinline Precision. It's not bad, actually, sound-wise