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  1. GreeneKing
    I'm a firm believer in that we are all somewhere on the Autistic Spectrum and yes you are right. I don't think he fits particularly into the AS model. His tendency is to spend it fair bit of time down the pub and I think the whole band thing is about his self image as a 'rocker'. I think that unconsciously 'his' band fills his narcissistic needs but the threat from actually performing is to great as he has much insecurity. The only problem with this is if he's not honest about it either to himself or others. It's leading us all up the 'garden path'. I've tried to organise a 2nd local jam night just to get up in front of an audience and he's just a moment ago come up and said that work commitments mean he can't do it yet again.I'm sure it's totally genuine certainly predictable in the extreme. Over a year of practice and one gig - some sort of a record perhaps and I'm slowly losing the will to live
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    A photo would be good Peter
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    It is covers, I could understand the need to be more creative as a group if it were originals. Oh well, the hint has been made, maybe he'll change. We've all had an honest chat over a pint several times, particularly about the lengthy chord playing, fiddling around and tuning between each song but alas it makes no difference. We've also talked about his need to put the band down, particularly himself when talking to anyone listening. He thinks it's just being self effacing and the rest of us think it's totally wrong. Last night a couple of friends stopped by and off he went again To me it's saying 'we're not very good, and it you enjoy it then your taste is obviously suspect' and is a very dangerous thing to do. As I have said before I hang on in looking for something better. Over 12 months of practise (valuable in itself when you're coming from being a 'bedroom player') and only the one gig with a very 'gentle' audience. That says a lot. I know that my learning curve needs steepening and it's presently flattening right out.
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    I couldn't comment on either the bass or the bassist unless I actually heard them. So it must at least start with the technician.
  5. GreeneKing
    A bit of a classic, very nice.
  6. GreeneKing
    [quote name='skankdelvar' post='615348' date='Oct 2 2009, 10:55 PM']Sorry, I should have been clearer in my post. I meant [i]the guitarist [/i]would benefit from practicing the transition - off the chords, tap-dance on the pedals, flick his selector switch, crank the back pick-up, re-arrange fingers, prepare to gurn like an idiot sucking goat's pee through a tiny straw, then do it all again, only in reverse. That sort of thing. It takes practice, y'know. I've amended my post accordingly. Absolutely no crit of your abilities intended. Absolutely. "Shut the f*** up or I'll kill you" usually works.[/quote] No offence taken, I'm on a learning curve and I acknowledge that Reminds of another frustrating practice habit that he can't overcome despite my repeated fairly gentle 'hints'. Between each number we have the shuffle of paperwork (he doesn't learn his lyrics and needs a music stand with chords and words), the playing of random chords and much tuning where everyone has to be quiet despite his inline tuner. We are always waiting around for him. Given a gig he's the same, very amateurish imho. Peter
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    [quote name='Hutton' post='615333' date='Oct 2 2009, 10:45 PM']I'm definitely in agreement with you on this one. What you have to watch is how you put it to someone (in your case the guitarist) that perhaps the soloing practice should have been done at home. The way we say things can be what is resented with the point or content being of secondary importance. It's all about making your point with senstivity so as not too hurt someone or belittle them.[/quote] I'm usually quite a sensitive kind of bloke, I work as a counsellor and have a great deal of empathy. Sadly sensitive with this guy goes totally over his head Also the actual wording I've used above is written for dramatic emphasis and is probably not the actual words used. At my age it's difficult to remember As I said, I've hinted at this before as have others. I have considered that there is sometimes some net benefit to the band as a whole too and I will try to work that in while somehow not letting band practice become his 'w*nkfest'. Difficult. Anyone in the NW need a bassist? Peter
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    [quote name='silddx' post='615319' date='Oct 2 2009, 10:27 PM']I think he probably does that to impress, no? It's possibly the only part of the song he enjoys playing, the rest is just some boring chords. He gets a kick from playing his solo in front of you. I can't stand that approach. I'm with you, I'd get pissed off with that sh*t in a rehearsal. Luckily I never get that in my bands. He was probably naffed off at you because he would have been really embarrassed after thinking you might be enjoying it, what a come down.[/quote] There is most definitely a bit of that going on at times. I do appreciate that I'd benefit from learning the transitions too, that and being comfortable with picking up a song anywhere. Hmmm.... Sadly this is the tip of an iceberg
  9. GreeneKing
    Tentatively this bass may be sold
  10. GreeneKing
    [quote name='owen' post='615310' date='Oct 2 2009, 10:19 PM']My very first MB1 bump. I am complete.[/quote] ROTFL
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    It's no secret that I find our lead guitarist and singer difficult to work with. It's not just me, we all do. During band practices he'll often say ' can I just do the solo'. I dread it because I find it difficult to work out where the bass comes in mid song. Eventually I thought to myself, I learn the bassline and then I bring it to band practice, I wouldn't dream of using band practice to learn it as I feel that's down to me. So I hinted in a band email that we should learn the solo's 1st and not use everyone else's time to do it. Tonight, as per usual he says 'can I just do the solo again?'. Well we do it and I say 'Dave perhaps we should work on that stuff by ourselves and not waste the band's time. OMG was he pissed. What do you think? Am I out of order on this? Peter
  12. GreeneKing
    Cocaine? or failing that some whizz?
  13. GreeneKing
    Yes Tisch what a bass sells for and how that equates to it's inherent 'quality' is a mystery only understood by clever marketing types I suggest. I can think of at least one custom bass producer whose perceived 'brand value' would go up not if he built better basses (that could be difficult anyway) but if he charged more for the same ones. It's a strange world
  14. GreeneKing
    Thanks for the nice comments. I'll include the Neotech strap with Dunlops too. I've become a bassist with more straps than basses
  15. GreeneKing
    I thought I had a buyer for this great bass but distance proved to be a hurdle. I bought this bass a few months back from a great guy, Tom (AREA) in Germany. He placed a review on Harmony Central that I would describe as very accurate indeed: [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Electric+Bass/product/Maruszczyk+Instruments/Elwood/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...nts/Elwood/10/1[/url] It's a passive Jazz (v/v/t) that is superbly well made, has a great neck and fretwork and is I think quite a stunner. The hardware is ABM and is really the tops in terms of quality and ergonomics. It has a zero fret with an ebony nut. It came with no string tree but as I managed to make the G string rattle a little I fitted one and that sorted this minor issue. Pickups are hand wound Bass Culture and the electrics are smooth and clean producing a classic jazz tone. The bridge pup is I believe in the 70's position. Body is European Ash and the neck is maple with a rosewood board. Here's the Maruszczyk site detailing this model: [url="http://www.public-peace.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113&Itemid=48"]http://www.public-peace.de/index.php?optio...3&Itemid=48[/url] There are a couple of very minor marks on the headstock and some scraching on the plate if you hold it to the light but other than that the bass is perfect. I have too may basses, not an unusual occurrence, and two jazzes, I'm not sure that I'm selling the right one tbh but selling my new MM IV with a Sadowsky pre would be taking a big hit financially. It cost me £450 and comes with a very good quality soft case (as opposed to a gig bag). I'm asking the same plus P&P and won't consider lower offers at this time. It's great value for money imo knocking Fender quality outta the window as much as I love my AV P re-issue that cost a whole lot more . You are more than welcome to pop in for a coffee and try it out (Kendal in the mighty NW) I'll even make a donation if it sells Peter
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    Re the tapered section at the bridge. I like nickels and most tapered strings are steel. Sadowsky do a set of 5 string nickels with just a tapered B. (I think all their 5 string sets have a tapered . I've ordered a set from the States at a reasonable price and I'm going to try them out. Re Spector basses some B strings are to thick to fit into the bridge too so hopefully this will help there. Sadowsky strings are made by La Bella but aren't the same strings repackaged. [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120339508362"]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=120339508362[/url]
  17. GreeneKing
    With the string being so stiff over this overwound part it's likely that it's effectively almost forming part of the bridge so bringing the saddle further forward won't change the intonation much anyway. I've experienced B strings intonation changing as they bed in needing the saddle moved forward anyway. Make sure the string has a good break angle over the saddle by forcing it down with your thumb on the pickup side. All worth a go
  18. GreeneKing
    I'd say 500W and give yourself a bit of slack.
  19. GreeneKing
    No John not at all (I did used to be a copper - ABC, Accept nothing, Believe nobody and Check everything out), BUT, it would help explain why the extension might be in series. If you get my drift?
  20. GreeneKing
    OMG, snow blinded!
  21. GreeneKing
    The manual says that the driver is 4ohm (with a 4ohm tweeter). If 4 ohms is the nominal impedance I can see why the extension o/p is in series although why bother
  22. GreeneKing
    That seems to be the case If you can borrow a cab you can always 'suck it and see'. If not maybe replacing it is your best option, it'll be a fine combo by itself for someone.
  23. GreeneKing
    I checked the manual online as well as the website specs and they both say the same thing - series
  24. GreeneKing
    Wanting to try a taperwound B on the NS5 and having a preference for nickels I've just ordered a set of Sadowskys 45 to 130 XL. $35 incl shipping but we'll see about the Duty
  25. GreeneKing
    This is one very sweet bass indeed. Quality wood doesn't need to be heavy and this one proves that point no end. Peter
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