Marvin

I digress....

Simple reply. Nothing.

I always try to use the lead that was provided with the amp or combo and only that lead, and use the same rated fuse as supplied by the manufacturer. Not very technical I know but there you go.

Must be a slow day in the office

Buy the one you like the look of, that's it.

I've just bought a guitar and am looking forward to learning how to play. I've always wanted to play. I don't want to be a 'bass player' or a 'guitarist'. I'd like to be in a postion to just enjoy playing music on either.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1354181556' post='1883045'] Not this time Nige - I'm playing in [b]Barnes[/b] that night. Have a good one. [/quote] I suppose it was only a matter of time, with venues shutting down, that we'd resort to playing in agricultural buildings. Nige, get thee self down here to Wurzel country. All these big smoke gigs are no good at all. I'll introduce you to Dave Vader, he's famous (not really...although he might be <---wasn't sure which one to use). Have a good'n.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1354199491' post='1883452'] I merely ask 'is this still for sale'... [/quote] Oh. But why? You don't like Jazz basses

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1354198630' post='1883435'] .. ... / - .... .. ... / ... - .. .-.. .-.. / ..-. --- .-. / ... .- .-.. . ..--.. [color=#ffffff].[/color] [/quote] You're not making any sense man!

Neither choice or relegation. Only instrument left if I wanted to be in a band with my mates. EDIT: just to point out, I don't know how to play guitar

Senility must be creepy in as well. The guitarist in the band was only talking about LickLibrary the other day. Thanks Dood

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1354186481' post='1883158'] . [/quote] Too wordy mate, I couldn't be bothered to read the whole post.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1354186248' post='1883149'] Concise and to the point.. [/quote] Lacking in detail though I thought.

As my mid life crisis gathers apace I thought I'd learn to play the guitar - I thought it'd be crap at something other than just the bass. At present I know the chords G and D, which considering I don't even own a guitar, I thought was not bad Can anyone recommend some good online resources to get me started please? Or a book, I'm not fussy.

If one has the misfortune to live in the sticks, choice is highly limited. As an inmate of North Devon...Mansons is quite nice, staff very pleasant and helpful when I've been in there. I'd always go back. Very decent selection of bass equipment. Project Music, also in Exeter, I've found them to be decent sorts. That's about it for me. Online, I've used GAK and Gear4Music occasionally, never had a problem.

Would look better with a black pickguard. Just my opinion of course

I firmly believe that should try any bass before buying it. One man's dog is another's goldfish...well, something like that.

I wouldn't touch it with someone else's. I'd want to see it in the 'flesh' as it were before making a decision given the asking price. It just doesn't look right for a 34year old instrument. My 20yr old Squier has more 'ageing on it than that Fender. (ok, that might be down to how it was kept and stored but...)

I don't have to put up with one bunch of flaky egits anymore. The band folded last night, obviously in true flaky style though I got a text message near midnight to tell me what others had decided. What a waste of time that was, nearly 18 months of getting absolutely nowhere. In hindsight I would have been better off...going fishing or something. I really do wonder sometimes if bands and music are really worth the pain in the arse it always turns out to be.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1354053756' post='1881559'] Why? It's just an 8-bit representation of Jimmy Savile's skull. What could possibly be creepy about that? [/quote] Oh, right. Obviously nothing...um...sort of. EDIT: it's 10

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1354053278' post='1881545'] Ee-urgh! Ee-urgh! Ee-urgh! Guys 'n' gals, guys 'n' gals! *rattles jewellery, lights cigar, visits local scout troop* [/quote] Is that how you spell Ee-urgh! Ee-urgh! Ee-urgh! ? I never knew By the way, that avatar's beginning to give me the creeps

Now then, now then, now then. The poll seems to have disappeared! 'Ow's about that then?! That's just all wrong! :)

They barely even practice, preferring to spend their time on interweb forums discussing pick guards and strings. I doubt they even play the damned things EDIT: I'm talking about bass players btw. I'm not one anymore...I'm on the fiddle. No I'm not I made that up.

Cheers. Unfortunately trying to get a used Pacifica is easier said than done. They all seem to be buyer collects and nowhere within driving distance of where I am,

It just gets so tiresome. They endless excuses as to why songs haven't been learnt, lateness for practices, not turning up for practice at all. A band is a commitment, if someone hasn't the time or respect for others don't bother. It seems that a lot of people like the idea of being in a band, when it comes down to the hard work and nitty gritty, then the problems start. I'll stop ranting now