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  1. Rich

    Incoming NBD... an itch I couldn't resist scratching, but I fear I might regret it...

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    2. Rich

      Rich

      I'll post an NBD when it arrives... a Status update, as it were ;)

    3. martthebass

      martthebass

      Not a Stealthy update then?

    4. Rich

      Rich

      Thread here

       https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/488457-nbd-oh-god-what-have-i-done/?do=getNewComment

       

  2. Rich

    Joy: realising that Crich Tramway Museum is only half an hour down the road from my holiday let. :D

    Heartbreak: finding that yesterday was its last open day this year. :(

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    2. Rich

      Rich

      I looked up the Heights of Abraham earlier... guess what, they closed for the year on Sunday too :lol:

      Today, had a lovely walk round the Derwent reservoirs. Tomorrow, it's off to Manchester on the train to visit the Science and Industry Museum.

    3. Rich

      Rich

      Starting to think I'm cursed :(

      Ok, so we took a trip to the MoSI today... I particularly wanted to see the old station & goods shed, and the aerospace building. 

      Yup, you guessed it. Both exhibits are closed.

      FFS.

    4. martthebass

      martthebass

      Lovely spot Rich, I'm only 40 minutes away but rarely go.  Try and take in Chatsworth if you've not been before

       

  3. Rich

    Just been told by HMRC that I paid too little tax in the last tax year. Great. As if money wasn't tight enough already, now I've got to find an extra 30p a month to give them. :( 

    1. martthebass

      martthebass

      I've been hit with that for the last couple of years.....never makes sense to me as I only worked for a single company and they did the figures.  Robbing barstewards....

    2. StuartB

      StuartB

      Do you have a way to double check the figures with a professional? The HMRC are not always right.

  4. Rich

    Just fitted some shiny new Gotoh GB707 tuners to the Spector, replacing the cheapy no-names that were on there... oh my word, they are lovely. 

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    1. Dood

      Dood

      YUMMYYY!!!!! I MUCH prefer the look versus the smaller, weedy looking posts.  I recently dropped a set of res-o-lites I found cheap online on a Peavey Cirrus and they have similarly made a huge improvement. Gotoh definitely make my favourite tuning keys! 

  5. Rich

    Just lost a tiny bit of weight... ganglion removed from left middle digit. Had it years but it was becoming a real pain in the arse. Finger. Whatever. 

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    2. Rich

      Rich

      I saw it... crappy little blob, really underwhelming :lol:

    3. ezbass

      ezbass

      You had a ganglion on your ärse finger? Bummer. :D 

      Wishing you a speedy recovery.

    4. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      I have a ganglion in my right hand, just underneath my little fingers.  It used to flare up when I (an electrician) rewired properties and used my SDS hammer drill to chisel out chases in brick for cables.  I would get pain up my arm for several days afterwards and it would stop me sleeping.

       

      Most of my work these days involves inspection and testing, with a lot less 'house bashing' so now it's not noticeable but its not gone away.

       

      Hope you recover from your surgery quickly.

  6. Rich

    Just resurrected my old mic stand (and when I say 'old', it still bears the name of a band I was in that split in 1988). Very rusty and creaky, but after disassembly an overnight soak in white vinegar and a clean-up with wire wool soon got rid of the rust on the adjusting bits, and with a bit of silicon WD spray here and there it's as good as... well, not good as new, but it's got a new lease of life.

    1. martthebass

      martthebass

      Just retired my old mic stand to the bin.  Can't complain, it probably did 400 gigs plus with me....what surprised me is it's replacement weighed about half as much.

  7. Rich

    Just scored a Spector Q4 on eBay for £102.

    Result.

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    2. Rich

      Rich

      I don't know yet -- picking it up today.

    3. Rich

      Rich

      @Marc S to answer your question, yes it sounds faaaar more expensive than 102 quid. Really superb tone... smooth lows and crisp glassy highs, and lots of power. I still can't believe my luck, a Spector for the price of an Encore. 

    4. Marc S

      Marc S

      Nice @Rich

      They do look good, as I said.

      Its great when something like this happens. Result indeed

  8. Rich

    Just started a week's holiday in Buxton. Staying in a gorgeous apartment in the town centre. It has a beautiful kitchen, wifi, and a pool table.

    I don't care if it rains all week. *contented sigh*

    1. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      ...and spring water coming out of the tap.

    2. geoham

      geoham

      Stayed not too far in the summer, while I was grafting for a week in Jon Shuker's workshop! Nice part of the country.

  9. Rich

    Like an absolute idiot, I sold my Novation K Station a while back because I wasn't using it. Now, of course, I could really really do with it. Twerp. *slaps self*

    And predictably, they're now selling for twice what I let mine go for. 

    *slaps self again*

    1. jezzaboy

      jezzaboy

      Isn`t that always the way? But it`s what we do on here, buy, sell, repeat! :D

    2. Marc S

      Marc S

      @jezzaboyhas it spot on.

      Just how predictable are we? :) 

  10. Rich

    Listening to The Beat's "Ranking Full Stop" with a view to working it into the ska band's set. It's never struck me before just how much the lyric sounds like "ranking foolscap"...

  11. Rich

    Mario at Il Bottelino's. Xi at the Golden Horse. Janet at The Old Farmhouse. Thus concludes today's waiters update.

  12. Rich

    My bandmate's old A/B switch died at our gig the other night. I said I'd take a look at it for him... just took it apart, and two of the three jack sockets fell apart in my hands :lol:

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    2. plankspanker

      plankspanker

      How topical!

      Yesterday I bought my first ever five string (used) and although it's generally in good nick the jack socket is dodgy. I've taken it out and cleaned with WD40 and a rag but I later found that although it was fine with the cable I was using my Xvive transmitter doesn't like it at all.

      Where's a good place to get replacement sockets? Strings Direct do a Pure Tone Full Contact one that looks pretty good and I have one in my basket atm but any other suggestions?

    3. Rich

      Rich

      @plankspanker I get most of my electronics components from Bitsbox - they have Neutrik and Switchcraft jacks amongst others.

    4. Rich

      Rich

      All sorted now... new jacks, new switch, totally rewired... the only original thing left is the enclosure. It's Trigger's broom :lol: 

  13. Rich

    My first cold for 2 years. Bleugghh.

    1. alyctes

      alyctes

      As I get older, I get fewer and fewer colds, and they get worse and worse.  Get well soon!

    2. Daz39

      Daz39

      Now the kids are back at school we're getting the lurgies: youngest (not at school) has chickenpox, and youngest daughter who started in Reception last week is off with a bad cold.

  14. Rich

    My sister has a prog-tastic wi-fi password.09292320472.jpg.2b7012f82cc90f5133c542cdc84efd55.jpg

    1. Clarky

      Clarky

      Drat. I was hoping for tales_from_topographic_oceans_roger_dean_7_December_1973!

    2. Dood

      Dood

      We should have a separate thread: Show Us Your music related WiFi SSIDs!! 

       

       

  15. Rich

    My stepson has just tested positive, 8 days before he was due to leave for his fortnight's holiday in the Maldives. They've been looking forward to it for literally years. Gutted is an understatement.

     

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    2. Sibob

      Sibob

      Seems like most people are clear after 5 days or so. Fingers crossed.

    3. Sardonicus

      Sardonicus

      I know someone that waited the best part of 2 years to finally get away with his girlfriend, a couple of days after landing, she got food poisoning and they had to come home early.

       

      He's saved you a fortune.

    4. DaytonaRik

      DaytonaRik

      https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/maldives/entry-requirements

       

      Negative PCR test no greater than 96 hours before arrival

  16. Rich

    NBD (New Bins Day)... nice new reading specs 🥸 

    #foureyes #speccytwãt

     

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    1. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

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  17. Rich

    NEVER EVER EVER EVER

    FLY WITH KLM.

    Shower of bastards.

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    2. eude

      eude

      Yup, she won't be going by air again, not for a very long time.

      The Eurostar can get you to Rotterdam now, which is close enough, and although they've had issues too, you're only talking about a couple of hours delay, not a whole day and ultimately a cancelation after all that torture.

    3. Rich

      Rich

      I've got to go to Italy again next year, for my stepson's wedding... got to say I am really really tempted to drive, via the ferry. I know it's a hell of a long way, but I think it'd be nice. Spread it over three days or so, take a leisurely route maybe. A whole load better than flying, that's for certain.

    4. mowf

      mowf

      I think airlines are like couriers and car hire companies. I've had to use them a fair bit and if I blacklisted all the ones I've had bad experiences with, there wouldn't be many left!

  18. Rich

    New culinary discovery... kabsah spice. Made a fabulous chicken dish last night using it.

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    2. Rich

      Rich

      @Rumple oh blimey, I hope you like it! :D 

    3. Rumple

      Rumple

      Ingredients seem to differ, the one I went for is:

      Black Pepper, Cloves, Cardamom, Saffron, Black Lime, Bay Leaves, Nutmeg.

      Should be nice.

    4. Rich

      Rich

      Sounds broadly similar to mine. The cloves, cardamom and nutmeg are incredibly aromatic. Mine has turmeric rather than saffron.

  19. Rich

    New number plates on the bassmobile :D

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    2. Rich

      Rich

      I think it's still OK on that part of the plate. It always used to be anyway... I guess I'll find out at the MOT :lol:  

      The letters and numbers are all the correct font, height, spacing etc. It's exactly the same as the old plate except for the clef in place of the stars.

    3. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      I’m afraid it’s not @Rich. To be fair, there are thousands of plates that fall much further outside of the rules, so I probably wouldn’t worry too much about it. At least ANPR will be able to read your registration number (should it be stolen etc). 

    4. Rich

      Rich

      Yes, there's no way I was going to do anything daft with the actual reg number, it's asking for trouble. As I said, it's identical to the old plate apart from the clef instead of the stars and UK instead of GB. I've still got the old plates just in case I need to put them back on in a hurry. I can't see that happening though (he said hopefully). 

  20. Rich

    Note to self: in future, never ever ever get a Covid booster and a flu jab at the same time or in the same arm. Ouch, and moreover, ugh. 🤕😷

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    2. Rumple

      Rumple

      Just back from having both of mine done but in separate arms 🤞

    3. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      One shot in each arm here too.  Slight ache in the pfizer arm but otherwise fine.  I've not heard of anyone else taking them both in the one arm.

    4. Rumple

      Rumple

      I had the option of both in the one arm at least an inch apart.

  21. Rich

    Now here's something I never imagined happening... actually considering going back to a 4 as my main gigging weapon. I love my 5s but I just fancy a change.

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    2. ezbass

      ezbass

      I only have the one fiver these days. But having recently bought a decent Mustang, my long scales have been feeling unloved and have cause to feel twitchy about their long term status.

    3. DiMarco

      DiMarco

      Go 6!

       

    4. GreeneKing

      GreeneKing

      I’ve  gone back to 4s for some time now, since re-emerging from just about giving up. 
       

      I like it. Simplicity and I’ve not needed a 5 in the band environment or when practicing.

       

      I used to view a 5 string as the ‘standard’. 

  22. Rich

    NSBD (New Skirting Board Day). 6 lengths delivered, and I've just realised quite how long 4.4 metres is... O.o 

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    2. andybassdoyle

      andybassdoyle

      Pics or it never happened. That's certainly a thing for NBD, assume it would apply here too.

       

      Is the SB fretless/passive/etc? We need details please

    3. Rich

      Rich

      It's completely passive, ultra-long scale, massive neck dive unfortunately, and sounds really sht. 

    4. andybassdoyle

      andybassdoyle

      sounds like a keeper to me

  23. Rich

    NSD... shiny new Elixir nickels on the ska bass :sun_bespectacled:

    1. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

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  24. Rich

    OMG. Dave Wakeling of The Beat has just started following my ska band on Twitter. 

    1. Clarky

      Clarky

      Hands off, he's mine! :D

       

    2. Marc S

      Marc S

      That's brilliant! :) 

  25. Rich

    On my hols in Italy at the moment... I was on a bus in Capri yesterday and got chatting to the young British couple sitting next to me... turns out they're from the same village near Reading that I was born/brought up in. 

    1. MacDaddy

      MacDaddy

      It's a small world. Wouldn't want to paint it though...

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