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Charlie Charles And The Charleys

[quote name='rorysmith' timestamp='1495578917' post='3305103'] The Lonious Monks [/quote] Winner winner chicken dinner

Firing On Three Los Trios Absurdos Flat Pandas Vulture Club

I'd always had a soft spot for bass, but when I finally got round to picking it up, the man I listened to for inspiration was the guy at front-left.

[quote name='Grassie' timestamp='1495511491' post='3304288'] I loved the 80s. I was 4 when they started and 15 when they ended, didn't have a care in the world, loved every minute. Yes the fashion was shocking at times but certainly not a patch on the 70's. Music was everywhere, pop stars had actual talent and the bass was always high in the mix. If someone does manage to invent a time machine, send me back ASAP. 😊 [/quote] Can I come? I loved the 80s, had a whale of a time.

I've had my Höfner Artist since 1982 (my first bass) and my Wal since 1985.

If you'd explained exactly why you'd done what you'd done to your own flippin bass and stated categorically that it was NOT snobbery, but someone had said that actually yeah it is a bit, and someone [i]else[/i] had said that the only other reason for doing it was fraud, I reckon you'd probably feel slightly miffed too.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1495236100' post='3302439'] Yes. There is an element of brand snobbery in what you have done. The strange behaviour is the lightly veiled threat talking of accusations of fraud being thrown around. [/quote] Right. So despite the fact that I have specifically stated my reasons for doing it, i.e. purely an aesthetic preference as Trevor said, and have also stated that I am not a snob, you have decided otherwise? Despite never having met me or my bass. And you obviously don't know me if you think that was any sort of'threat', veiled or otherwise.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1495140112' post='3301648'] As for fraud, of course it is a major reason for people to use a fake decal. It's the first step anyone would take in trying to pass something off. I don't think 12StringBassist was lightly throwing accusations around, just stating the obvious, which, in turn, has elicited a very strange response from a moderator. [/quote] What is 'strange' about it, and what has my being a mod got to do with it? I put a decal on my bitsa. However, I am neither a snob nor a fraudster. Are you suggesting otherwise?

I did a genuine out-loud "WTF??" when that popped up on my FB earlier. A real shocker.

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1495026861' post='3300587'] I know its subjective, but that looks like baked vomit. [/quote] Yes, you're absolutely right... ...it IS subjective

[quote name='ROConnell' timestamp='1495017598' post='3300438'] Selling an all original basschatter, found it in my uncles loft... has been knocked a few times but still has plenty of life in it. paypal gift only, will courier by means of legs. [/quote] I put a talkbass decal on my basschat. Plays like butter. Only ever gigged on a music stand. No TIMwasters plz. Happy birthday y'all.

[quote name='Root45' timestamp='1494721359' post='3298159'] No - aluminium isn't heavy enough [/quote] Yes, but at that price it's a steel.

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1494769124' post='3298390'] [/quote] I played on the same bill as Brotherhood of Man a few years ago. The two girls were very nice and friendly but one of the blokes was an incredibly rude and arrogant **** and, having been there for their soundcheck, I know exactly how much of their live sound is actually on their backing tracks...

I want this one.

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1494419846' post='3295795'] What was that? Sorry, I was just looking at some kittens. [/quote]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1494146077' post='3293551'] I do understand things in life eventually change and at some point gigging will no longer be an option for me. I just want 10 more years. [/quote] I love playing and gigging, but my hands are packing up. Arthritis is setting in gradually, my left pinky is already stiff & useless and various others are starting to ache too. It's only a matter of time. I reckon I'll be lucky if I am still able to play in ten years' time. So I'm going to enjoy it while I can.

I'm still trying to work out how Macca and Carol Kaye fit your bill, whereas you are unconvinced by the likes of Prince. I mean, you did originally ask for "famous guitar players who are good bass players", yes? Sir Paul is far better known as a bassist and I don't think anyone could accuse Carol Kaye of being a famous [i]guitar[/i] player really. Or am I missing something?

One of the aspects I like about the Line 6 TBP12 transmitter (the metal one) is that its display shows the battery life in hours/mins, which is repeated by an LED bar-meter on the G55 receiver. I doubt that it's going to be accurate to the minute, but it does at least give you an idea whether or not the batteries will last the set.

I'm not keen on the '...tard' bit. I have no problem with taking the p out of gtrists though. It's our duty.

Yes, you're right -- I meant G55 too, not G50. Mine is rackmounted -- together with the rackmount kit it still worked out cheaper than the G90.

Line 6 G55, for reasons stated by others above. Alternatively, and far more cheaply, I'm [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/303415-trantec-s45-uhf-wireless-with-rackmount-kit-price-drop-now-l60-posted/"]selling my Trantec S4.5[/url] for a knock-down price...

If I ever for one second found myself thinking "Hmm, that sounds wrong but I'd better not say anything in case I get fired", I'd know for a fact I was in the wrong band and would probably leave anyway.

I used to have an unlined fretless. Loved playing it. My current fretless is lined but that's because it's a defret. Love playing it. Looks-wise it's unlined every time. Playing-wise, there's not much to choose between them. I like that Ibanez/Wal/FBass solution.