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[quote name='Johnston' post='1077252' date='Jan 4 2011, 01:12 PM']I've had in two place 1 was car parts, a shop full of people and the managers looking the phones answered because the ringing is annoying him and actually telling you leave a customer you were already dealing with standing to answer the phone. It just looks bad. the other place was forklift parts, we were supposed to get our engineers sorted if we were too slow at that there was shouting. Deal with customers at the counter of course do the sales pitch . But most of all answer the phone within 5 rings and still do the rest. For some reason every phone call is thought to be a bigger sale than the person actually standing with cash in his hand opposite you.[/quote] The way I understand it is this.... The customer standing in front of you, who has (say) bothered to get in their car and drive to your shop, is less likely to walk out and drive somewhere else while the person behind the counter answers the phone. The customer on the phone hasn't yet made up their mind if they're going to buy from you. They may be checking prices or availability but if you don't answer the phone coz you're dealing with a personal visitor, they're highly likely to call someone else for their potential purchase. In other words, the personal caller is a 'captive market' so not as high a priority as the undecided telephone caller.

That's fantastic!!

Wham's last single, Edge of Heaven, has an awesome bassline !

I didnt watch the programme, so not sure if it was shown but I do have the live aid DVD. Marcus Miller and the legendary '77 Jazz are playing with Bryan Ferry.

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='1059162' date='Dec 14 2010, 11:41 PM']OK, don't know if "faults" was a typo but a couple of those were pretty dodgy Bub However, as a sort of guilty pleasure I'll 'fess up to: [/quote] Good man!!!

For those with a 'fluffy' cab, a Markbass bass keeper.... [url="http://www.markbass.it/products.php?lingua=en&cat=4&vedi=54"]http://www.markbass.it/products.php?lingua...t=4&vedi=54[/url]

I'm constantly stunned and grateful that I manage to pay the bills every month doing this so-called 'job'. I never take the next pay day, phone call or email for granted and feel so lucky to be able to do what I love every day of the week. Bit gushy but you get the idea.

[quote name='SteveK' post='1048277' date='Dec 5 2010, 02:53 PM']It's called [i]a retainer[/i] - not that uncommon. Been on retainers myself in the past.[/quote] A 'friend of a firend' has just landed the guitard chair on the forthcoming Kylie world tour. He's on a retainer of £3K a week for a year. Must be available 24-7 to go anywhere at a moment's notice.

[quote name='7string' post='1035807' date='Nov 25 2010, 12:07 AM']Just had a quick 'Google' and found the bass player is Trevor Barry.[/quote] Another Overwater afficionado......

This guy too.... Bill Clements!!

I use these.... [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/36992-ernie-ball-wonder-wipes-fretboard-conditioner-small-.html/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=base"]http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/3699...m_campaign=base[/url] No mess, no fuss.

I went to see The John Schofield Trio last week. The great Steve Swallow was on bass and I watched him like a hawk. There were some monster drum solos where the 'one' completely disappeared from the feel of the solo but Swallow was right on every accent and every stab...... He didnt tap his foot either....!!

+1 for Diago

[quote name='pietruszka' post='1023269' date='Nov 14 2010, 11:32 AM']Personal taste. Try as many as you can. Ive tried MB and TC, didnt like the TC at all, the Mb cabs are excellent, and again definitely not arse. Its going to be what works for your playing, and for me the MB cabs work best. Dan[/quote] +1

He's called Chris Dagger (great name!).

[quote name='ezbass' post='1004147' date='Oct 28 2010, 04:59 PM']The American Express accessory for anyone going to a gig or loud club. Don't leave home without them.[/quote] +10000 If you come home from a gig with that 'crackling' sensation in your ears, you've already damaged the tiny hairs in the inner ear and they never recover.....

Black on black (but with an extra bit of thick silver) AND for sale!!!

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Can't wait to see pics of the single cut that the boys are currently building.........