EssentialTension

First in the diary gets the booking.

3mm Big Stubby - mostly play with fingers though.

I have a couple - they are fine as long as the fixing to the wall is fine.

No.

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1337456565' post='1660469'] I really should be banned from Basschat for commiting the hideous crime of typing too fast, not checking my spelling, and then having the audacity to post up. Can there be a worse crime? [/quote] If people got banned for that then we'd all be banned.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1337429284' post='1659769'] Although I'm unsure what 'vistuosity' is. [/quote] [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1337431168' post='1659813'] I think it means 'awfy good'. [/quote] [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1337442258' post='1660104'] from Wiki, so it must be right, "...an individual who possesses outstanding technical ability in the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_arts"]fine arts[/url], at [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singing"]singing[/url] or playing a [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_instrument"]musical instrument[/url]." [/quote] You found 'vistuosity' on Wiki? No wonder people think it's unreliable.

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1337422867' post='1659639'] Another nomination would have to be Pino Palladino. His vistuosity is not in doubt. [/quote] [quote name='funkypenguin' timestamp='1337428248' post='1659756'] I'm surprised no one has said Pino Palladino yet! [/quote] Although I'm unsure what 'vistuosity' is.

[quote name='stoker' timestamp='1337165510' post='1656385'] I personally have never had any trouble with Thomann, in fact I have always been impressed with the level and speed of service. [/quote] Same here.

[quote name='andrewrx7' timestamp='1337170478' post='1656492'] Slightly off topic, but do you get charged import taxes on things ordered from Thomann? [/quote] No import duty within the EU.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1337080766' post='1654975'] Pasting the comment for visibility: Do you have preference between 4 or 5 string bass’? Paul: I do think 4s usually sound better. The E on a 5 doesn’t sound as good. Period. However I like playing 5 and enjoy having the option of the extra range of low notes without detuning. [/quote] Not exactly 'ruin' then.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1337414295' post='1659450'] Our violin player hitting the stage floor with his chin as he couldn't risk putting his hands out to stop the fall as he was holding his very valuable violin in one and the expensive bow in the other ... [/quote] There should be a medal for that.

[quote name='Rowley Birkin QC' timestamp='1337208689' post='1657301'] ... At the end of it all, they're ALL just personal opinions ... [/quote] Oh no they're not.

Couldn't be bothered to sign up , so I listened to some music instead.

[quote name='ojplaysbass' timestamp='1337070863' post='1654758'] separate from the button issue, but on the whole strap lock subject...... has anyone ever had issues with the hex nut loosening itself? this has happened with my warwick and schaller locks any remedies or is it just a fact of life? [/quote] I just always check they are at least finger tight when I put the bass on. If not then finger tight will get you through the gig and then get the spanner out later.

I'd say this is a situation where you either have to leave or you have to say something and see what happens but you can't do nothing at all.

[quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1336689609' post='1649715'] How early did they change to plastic? [/quote] I don't know but I'm guessing by the mid-60s.

Danny Thompson , very nice.

Obituary: [url="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/may/14/donald-duck-dunn"]http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/may/14/donald-duck-dunn[/url]

I had to download a couple of the albums.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1337008305' post='1653879'] At least the guitarist didn't have to live in Crewe. [/quote] I've always thought Crewe was rather motley.

[quote name='foal30' timestamp='1336980116' post='1653341'] 1. So What - Miles Davis 2. 5:15 - The Who 3. Get up (Sex Machine) - James Brown 4. Try a Little Tenderness - Otis Redding 5. Everything is Everything - Donny Hathaway 6. Even Better than the Reakl Thing - Marvin Gaye 7. For the Love of Money - The O'Jays 8. School Days - Stanley Clarke 9. Why I sing the Blues - B.B. King 10. Are You My Baby? - Wendy and Lisa [/quote] Nice mix.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1336992753' post='1653555'] [/quote] Brilliant.

[quote name='BRANCINI' timestamp='1336951796' post='1653254'] Yeah, well. Couldnt find a blue packet. you get my point though. Works with Marlboro packets as well.... [/quote] I was always a Park Drive man myself.

[quote name='BRANCINI' timestamp='1336993912' post='1653585'] ... Jones & Crossland - Who remembers them? ... [/quote] I do.