uncle psychosis

[quote name='Inti' timestamp='1360110025' post='1965126'] Stop it right here and this may well be the last time I post outside the sell buy section. I had NEVER any problem with people not liking what I do. The problem began when people refused to respect my view of art not being entertainment. If you failed to notices that, well that says a lot about your reading comprehension and about your participation in his thread. [/quote] Why should anyone respect your views when you've repeatedly called many of the players on this site "clowns" and even "whores"? You don't seem to have any respect for us, why should we give it to you?

[quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1360109729' post='1965123'] Oh, I think it's perfectly understandable to dislike something without being jealous of it. And thinking that all criticism is just jealously is nuts. BUT...there are people will love to hate and give them the opportunity to do it behind a computer screen without consequence and they'll take it. And sometimes, the better the poster is than them, the bigger they feel by attacking it. Again, not always -- but sometimes. At any rate, I was clear that wasn't the case here. No one was bashing the OP. There were a few comments regarding the music choice and that got him in a snit. [/quote] I agree with you. Storming off in a huff because a couple of strangers on the internet said "good chops, but not my cup of tea" is quite impressive, really.

[quote name='Inti' timestamp='1360108087' post='1965099'] I asked for this thread o be deleted. I really don't feel like sharing anything with you right now, not after being criticized by people like uncle psychosis and after hearing his band. It gives quite a good picture of the kind of people who likes talking about art as entertainment. [/quote] Please quote the post where I criticised you.

[quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1360106798' post='1965073'] It's interesting -- a lot of times on forums when someone post music people will knock it for petty reasons. In most cases they just resent someone else doing something so they have to put it down out of resentment, jealousy or who knows what.. Then they hide behind the "only being honest" or "if you can't take criticism don't post" sayings. They're more interested in being part of a clique than actually learning, sharing and evaluating. But that wasn't the case here at all. Everyone was quite complementary. And in return, the OP has been snarky, condescending and belligerent. Good thing he doesn't care about pleasing people or anyone critiquing to his music, because with that attitude he won't have that worry.' [/quote] I never understood the "you're just jealous" argument (it comes up a lot when discussing people like John Mayer). It just doesn't make sense---I love all sorts of bands that are a million times more talented, richer, more critically acclaimed, and better looking than I will [i]ever[/i] be, but yeah, they're absolutely right, I don't like the youtube video of some random dude playing in his bedroom because I'm jealous

I don't really have a problem with people who express an interest and then back out---[i]so long as they tell you.[/i] Good communications is by far the most important ingredient in trading here. Admittedly, people saying "I'll take it, how do you want paying" who then disappear are a bit annoying, but I've only encountered that once, thankfully.

[quote name='Inti' timestamp='1360105998' post='1965058'] I think it's very sad you're posting here just out of resentment from other threads with nothing constructive to say. [/quote]

[quote name='Inti' timestamp='1360104705' post='1965024'] There's quite a difference between music made for the sake of creation and the one made for entertainment. [/quote] I think its very sad that you think there needs to be a distinction.

I'd definitely send the gig bag back!

[quote name='Inti' timestamp='1360087243' post='1964668'] Well I don't know if you're a talker or a player because [i]I haven't heard you play [/i] so I really can't take your opinion too seriously. You don't have a clue about how far I've come or how frustrated I am with my musicianship so don't even try to know what pushes me forward or stops me. That's far to arrogant for someone who: 1) just heard something I did when I was 19. 2) [i]hasn't showed his own skills.[/i] [/quote] If these are the rules, then I'm going to insist on you providing evidence of having the skills and abilities to sell 15 million records before you criticise Justin Bieber again. By your own admission---you're not an entertainer. Again, by your own logic, if you're not an entertainer then you don't have the right to criticise those who are...

The Mooer Ninety Orange is very, very good for the price you pay for it.

[quote name='bigjohn' timestamp='1359994122' post='1963159'] I fit my strap in my Hiscox case, it's it one of these : So doesn't roll. It's a faff, and I have to do the same thing when using my Fender SKB case too. It's doable though. Leaves enough room in the cubby hole for a spare lead, tuner, spare strings and a screwdriver. [/quote] How do you make that fit?

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1359980215' post='1962763'] I have the same type of Hiscox case. As well as the bass I keep a tuner and short cable in the pocket and fold my chunky Comfort Strapp around the headstock. Job done. [/quote] I thought about doing that, but couldn't figure out how to get it to fit!

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1359978910' post='1962711'] That doesn't sound like the best of case designs; unless your strap is made of chain mail. My bass case will take the bass with strap on ( ) or it has a space in the foam for a rolled up strap, spare strings & I use an old 35mm film cannister to hold picks. Aaaay! A place for ev'rythin', and ev'rythin' in it's place, by gum! A photographers aluminium case, £20 your cash from Maplins for soldering iron, spare jacks, screws, etc. [/quote] Its a really good design, it just doesn't fit a big neoprene strap that doesn't really fold: There is a pocket underneath the neck which is perfect for holding a lead / pics / earplugs etc, but my big chunky strap doesn't fit in it. The fit around the body of the bass is so snug that the strap doesn't fit there either.

The only thing I dislike about my hiscox case is that my basses don't fit if I leave the strap on---and the strap doesn't fit in the case when I take it off. Grr.

Interesting. Might need to try one out...

I bought a BB414 last week and its seriously good---"worth" far more than their market price would suggest in my opinion. I'm a big fan of Yamaha instruments. The EB-3 looks pretty cool, but I'd want to "try before you buy".

[quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1359756261' post='1960067'] Turntables look more cool without a lid. [/quote] Yeah, but records sound cooler when they're not covered in dust!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1359896697' post='1961682'] TBH you are probably best off buying the best playing, sounding and cleanest looking new Ameican-made Fender P or J that you can find; making sure that you get all the "case candy" and then sticking in its case under your bed for the next 25 years. [/quote] ^^ this. Although even better would be to get a 50s/60s one and stick *that* in the closet for another 50 years. Those won't go out of fashion anytime soon.

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1359664869' post='1958570'] There's a bloke on here flipping two basses at an attempted profit over his buying prices of £800+ That is bad enough. [/quote] I don't really see why thats a problem. You buy something, its yours. A seller can ask for as much as they want for something---its buyers who will decide if that price is appropriate or not. Is selling a 50s precision bass for a lot more than its original purchase price a no-no?

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1359649099' post='1958224'] How does paypal work in this respect? If someone sends money as a gift either the sender or recipient has to pickup the fees - usually the sender, as I thought that was the point of requesting payment as a gift. So I not sure how this is dishonest or why paypal would need to up their fees to cover money sent this way? I thought the only difference was you get the option of who pays the fees, and of course no buyer protection. I've made payment as a purchase in the past, but checked the fees beforehand by looking at the fee for sending as a gift and then adding the amount on to the money I'm sending. Have I been short changing the seller or something??? [/quote] If I understand the [url="https://cms.paypal.com/al/cgi-bin/?&cmd=_render-content&content_ID=ua/UserAgreement_full#Exhibit%20A%20-%20Fees."]paypal website correctly[/url], then the fees work like this: 1. For buying goods etc,[b] the seller[/b] pays fees of 3.4% + 20p 2. For sending personal payments, then if the money comes directly from a paypal balance, or from your bank account (ie not a credit/debit card), then there are no fees for anyone. If you pay by credit/debit card, then there are fees of 3.4% + 20p payable to paypal, but the[b] sender chooses who pays the fee[/b].

I won't pay by paypal gift unless its for a really small item. I prefer to add a little bit extra and use "normal" paypal and cover the sellers fees---its only about 3% so you're not paying very much for a lot more peace of mind. Hope you get it sorted. Unfortunately some people are just uselessly slow.

If you like how it sounds, then don't change the bass. Just get an A/B box or something that has adjustable levels and set it up for your two basses. Or just turn the amp up when you change bass! Seriously, if you like the sound don't faff about with new pickups or preamps or any of that stuff. You don't need to. Something like this might work: [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/radial-engineering-bigshot-i-o-selector-switch"]http://www.musicians...selector-switch[/url] or http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/morley-twin-mix-aby-switcher-splitter-combiner

I would very much like to be able to play Piano (jazz and classical, please) and Drums (all styles). Sadly I don't seem to have the ability to play the "multi-tasking" instruments all that well and am more suited to single-note instruments like the flute or the bass.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1357304760' post='1920643'] Be thankful you don't have someone like Mr Venom in your band. If his mic stand lasts to the end of a gig it's a miracle. Sometimes they don't even make it to the end of the first song! [/quote] that must eat into the band takings...