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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1473591497' post='3131392'] Why do you have to "get it"? I don't get why people get fizzy knickers about Fenders, but I don't let it hold me back. [/quote] This^^^ I've had a few now - Grabber, EB2013, Les Paul, Thunderbird... and have had amazing sounds out of all of them. Very uncomplicated basses; very big tones; assembled on Friday afternoons... but that's Gibson

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1453197885' post='2957224'] If the original bassline is one that I particularly like or is key to the song, I'll try to play it faithfully. Otherwise, I'll add or lose bits or just invent stuff. [/quote] Seconded.

Not sure if RIck can have a look at this, but am experiencing a few issues since moving to Windows 10 / MS Edge: [list] [*]If I create a new topic and populate the header first, I cannot enter any text into the post box. Indeed, I cannot get the text cursor into this box [*]If I hit "Quote" it gives me a new text window, but doesn't populate the quote and will not let me enter text. [/list] Grrr @ Windows 10

Would love a Big Al, so that's a shame to read! Bongo is marmite on looks, but well worth a try - I had a Bongo Stealth and loved it, incredibly versatile.

Welcome in

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1427291043' post='2728349'] John Hall's a lovely man. I have it on good authority that he's personally involved in the QC process of new Rick (sorry John, "RIC") 4003s, and devotes a full 10 minutes to diligently licking the fretboard of each bass before it's transported, dripping, to the packing department. That oaf Sterling Testicle would never show this sort of commitment. Too busy watching his slaves count his money, in the lower dungeon of his marshmallow castle. Jon. [/quote] Is that the industry secret to a "quick neck"?

I know, Rob - but, as Stu calls it, we're only human. I'm about to prove so myself. I'll either have called this right, or I'll be a total fascist - but, in the spirit of being human, it's my mistake to make. I'm going to give us a little break from this one, let people catch up on the existing posts, and maybe come back to it later - when I find my nads, that is

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1426898410' post='2723360'] He did a slot with Geoff at a Yorkshire Bass Bash I organised few years ago. I wouldn't say I'm high profile mind.... [/quote] He did, indeed - very nice guy!

Same camp, Skank - not keen of feathering John Hall's nest, but have a lovely Rickenfaker with the guts of a real thing. Makes one heck of a noise!

Tl;dr? Oh yes

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1427114366' post='2725853'] Not really fair to exclude Mods from that, Ted. They're members too and they have a huge influence on the feel of the forum. [/quote] Interesting point - as I've always felt less able to post, since Kiwi asked me to help out. There's an element of "the shadow you cast", I'm sure, but my posting has dropped off. I do a good routine in chasing up reluctant buyers; late-shipping sellers; and complainants of all colours, mind - so I'm no less busy, mind But, it applies here. So, here's my diplomatic response for the delicate of opinion People have gone. Where they've banned themselves, tough - although I think these should be reviewed over time. Where they've made a decision, so be it. They've considered their reasons, and done whatever they feel best for them, and all power to them for it. That said, it's absolutely within their gift to choose to return also - and if, or when, they feel that that's best for them, I'm sure they'll fit right back in But does it mean the "ethos" has changed? No, not necessarily. We still talk bass, and we still look after each other - a recent, very delicate, thread has shown that. To say the "ethos" has changed feels, if you'll permit me, that the "old guard" [i]were [/i]Basschat, which feels a little conceited. Everyone reading this right now [i]is[/i] Basschat, and Basschat - in so far as a forum can allow for it - will be what you make of it. I think, rather, that the "personality" has changed - as that is tied to particular members and their contributions. And there are plenty of other personalities out there who can add their stamp, and it will be interesting to see what it becomes. Within that I might like to know a bit more about what the plan for the site is; what the rules are; whatever it might be - but the site goes on. I'm happy to give it the time to evolve. It is dead? No. Are these growing pains? Oh yes. Are these the after of one member getting themselves banned? I think that's likely. Is it a shame people have left? I could be the Churchill dog, oh yes But the "new" people aren't bad? They're bloody good, the same as we all were when we were new Will this be quoted on FB? I don't know, I doubt I'm that interesting