karlfer

Richard Thomson, Thomson guitars, Wigan. Done all my basses except my latest weakness, and he will get that very soon! Richard does a fantastic job. Karl.

Nowt It won't last Karl.

[quote name='surf' post='1068094' date='Dec 23 2010, 06:52 PM']So Ernie's brother Eric has got in on the act too. Can't understand why it's had no bids ;-) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Eric-Ball-Electric-Bass-Guitar-/280606760089?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4155775c99"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Eric-Ball-Electric-B...=item4155775c99[/url][/quote] Karl.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1068172' date='Dec 23 2010, 07:58 PM']The power of hype.[/quote] Amen to that!

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='1062024' date='Dec 17 2010, 08:54 PM']And here it is. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fireglo-McCartney-stereo-sound-C-M-I-/160520117453?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item255fbe9ccd"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fireglo-McCartney-st...=item255fbe9ccd[/url] Low start bid too.[/quote] And now it's with me Anybody point me in the direction of articles on how to adjust twin truss rods on a BOLT ON neck copy? The rods look like they have been painted over. The bass itself is, erm, more mojo'd than the photo's, lot of little chips and a couple of big chips, scratches etc. Virtually all the chrome parts are pitted, but I will inquire about that at a later date. Next years gig money will perhaps go to black Hipshot bridge, pick up surround and black tuners (wonder who gave me that idea ) . The main thing is to get the action playable as you could currently drive a Transit under the strings. One redeeming feature is ............... it sounds bloody fantastic!!! so I am very keen to get it playable. Hope someone can point me, cheers guys, Karl.

Karl.

Bryan came to see and possibly buy a bass today. Did what he said, came when he said and a transaction was agreed. Smooth, effortless deal. Followed by some very smooth and technical playing! Many thanks Bryan, I hope you really enjoy it for a long time, and you find the jazz outfit you are looking for. Deal with confidence people. Cheers, Karl. Edited for spelling, again,

When a Blind Man Cries, Deep Purple. Sunshine, Nazareth. Karl. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAZyjARWKzM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAZyjARWKzM[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OntVeUr5NLI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OntVeUr5NLI[/url]

Can I play please? Mine from Friday night, Flying Shuttle, Bury. (I am actually selling the Precision, but couldn't resist a last outing with her ) Boy was that a journey home! Karl.

Nice to see the guy is offering a bespoke instrument case service though! And he's a biker, so he can't all be bad Karl.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1063165' date='Dec 19 2010, 01:33 AM']erm...got it..[/quote] Forgot the medication did we? I know that feeling. Karl.

[quote name='iconic' post='1062283' date='Dec 18 2010, 09:51 AM']Lakland skyline 44-01...luverly looking thing....I always seem to be very interested in Laklands...never even held one though! and I like the green on this one! [/quote] Try a Daryll Jones. Wonderful. Karl. Nice one B.G, enjoy

Gig fine, 2 hours to drive 14 miles home wasn't 11 of those miles were motorway! Karl.

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='1062507' date='Dec 18 2010, 02:33 PM']Bass. Cable. Amp. Job done. Nothing against effects but just not for me[/quote] Spot on!

Set off for gig Friday night, arrived 8pm no snow. By 11.30pm over 8 inches and still coming down. 14 miles home, 11 of them motorway and it took me slightly less than 2 %^$&(^% HOURS Apologies to the lorry drivers amongst us, but does the word jackknife not mean anything to you? Hewaring past on the motorway then spinning 40 feet of wagon is not big or clever, it's almost a self fulfilling prophecy.! Karl.

Snowed in. 2 hours to get back from gig last night, er, 15 miles. Photo from warmer days! Crap, but best I've had taken.

This thread should be locked for Hippie-ism. Karl.

Yup, he's certainly been to the school of Imadimgit. Wonder if he was in my year? Karl.

[quote name='Marvin' post='1060115' date='Dec 15 2010, 10:29 PM']I'm thinking of jacking it in. I'm not sure I enjoy playing, I like the idea of playing and being in a band but not particularly fussed about the reality. Although I think the main reason is my playing is so poor I struggle with simple straightforward stuff regardless of how much I practice, I just don't enjoy it as a result.[/quote] I am sure your playing is much better than you think. When I was 16 and had been playing for a few months, I was really crap. Tuneless with no rythm. Girlfriend dumped me, didn't go out on a night for a couple of months. Sat at home on a night annoying my parents. Put records on and just played along badly, but my speed and ear improved. Not actually learning the songs, just playing wherever my fingers went. Could do the same nowadays with CD.s. Find a group of people who are at your percieved level, advertise for them. Trust me, with no disregard for either genre, anybody with a little perserverance can make a reasonable fist of Country or Blues bass (IMO). If you don't enjoy it fine, but if it's just born out of percieved frustration, go for it. Best of luck either way, Karl. PS, treat yourself to a weekend next summer on the River Severn, it's 2 hours from me, possibly a touch more for you, but it's worth it! Once again edited for spelling

[quote name='silddx' post='1059998' date='Dec 15 2010, 08:31 PM']Oh yeah? They've had some lovely carp out of Redmire very recently.[/quote] And I had 2 barbel off the "Officer Dibble" (River Ribble) 10 days ago Karl.