oldslapper

Oh forgot to mention.....the UK isn't the only place to live. A music degree with whatever "speciality" will be appreciated in a lot of other countries, probably more so.....the USA for instance.

[quote name='jackers' timestamp='1323955633' post='1469120'] But seriously...do this [/quote] I did!

The world of employment has changed somewhat over the years, fewer post graduates go into a profession that is directly related to their degree. A degree, in an employers mind will generally mean that a prospective employee will have the ability to work at something over a long period of time and a "degree of" self motivation. And they are acouple of things that on a c.v. will look better than, "tried to be a rock star, but my self absorbed, I'm always right attitude and expensive bass, was unappreciated by the loathsome music industry" There's more for you at the end of a music degree than you may think. Music teacher, music therapist, theatre work, cruise ship work, publishing houses, music journalism, production, film/tv scores, sales, etc. If you're prepared to study for 4 years, and study something you love, and have already demonstrated a level of dedication to by achieving your rock school grade 8, then go for it. The other thing about music courses, is that they often have "industry people" as lecturers, or the like, coming in for master classes. It's a chance to be noticed, ask questions and rub shoulders with like minded people, who will sharpen you up and give you some direction. Oh, by the way welcome to the forum. And a bit of advise, don't come back until you've finished your degree. Forums can suck the time you should be practicing and playing out of you. All the best mate, go for it and don't listen to the naysayers.

[quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1323772848' post='1466721'] Which river? [/quote] The Amazon I would imagine, he was Brazilian. However, they do seem to gig in central London, so second guess the Thames. Best wishes with the search for a new bass player by the way.

I'm going to remove all the scratch plates from my basses....to make them lighter.

Bought a wireless system off Nick. Once again, a stress free purchase, Thanks, John

Tim bought a cab from me. Great comms and swift payment with no hassles. Thanks, John

Chris bought my body.......not many would to be honest, so I was very grateful. No fuss deal, nice chap, thanks, John

Great stuff John. Let me know when you're next playing and I'll come and heckle...:-) I know a great teacher in blandford, if you're prepared to travel that far?

Thanks gents, I'll probably show the luthier your posts. This is the first time I've genuinely been jealous of a students guitar, it's so nice. My older brother had a 6 string verithin back in the 60's which I loved hearing him play when I was a kid. He became a hippy late in the day and swapped it for a fender acoustic, which was crap. He regrets that decision to this day.