oldslapper

We live in a semi detached property. Our attached neighbour bought his house 4.5 years ago, coming every weekend to do major work on what was a run down Victorian home with a lot of work needed. I was happy to have a set of keys so I could let trades people in during the week before going to work myself, as he lived a fair distance away. Problem was that every weekend he came over to work in the house, so we had to listen to drilling, floor sanding, hammering, on the days we were at home relaxing. It was torture as we never knew when it would start or finish, it wound me up badly at times. He’s a nice enough fella though, so I asked if he could just let us know when he was going to be doing any work that would likely involve prolonged and excessive noise, and for how long. This was a game changer, as I knew when to expect it and could plan my day around this, so I felt I had an element of control and choice. Funnily enough he and his girlfriend have moved in, and they’re quiet as mice, but he did ask whether I could hear his stereo the other day. I could, but thought it was his washing machine! So, I’m basically saying what the others have suggested. But from the perspective of the neighbour. Talk to them and come to an agreed arrangement? Having said that, you might be moving next to a drummer! 😲

I caught something off a famous singers backing vocalist once back in the early 80’s (.77mm I reckon ) , I don’t have them anymore does that count?

Level 42 at Hammy Odeon. Sorry, I know, sacrilege. Great musicians, but it all sounded the same to me.

It’s a bit busy, but where it’s played and the syncopation seems suited 😊

I’m enjoying SA channel. Love the Brian Johnson interviews, in particular the Mark Knopfler one. He seemed genuinely moved reminiscing about their musical and cultural influences. Recording the songwriter series too.

Take out the fuzz, slow it right down and it’d sound great in a reggae. 😊

Aloo Mick.

We’ll have naan of that round here

Don’t tikka the p...what a curry on!

My dinner wasn’t as hot as I like it last night, so

True Brendon, people are making a meal of it, a large meal in fact.

You’ll have to use the driver through. Or get them to deliv.

Roger Pope (RIP) or S. Copeland.

Lockdown is saving me from spending money. If I could travel I would be all over this and @TheGreek markbass rig:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swr350x-Hybrid-Bass-Amp-Head-Valve-Preamp-Flight-case-210-115-Speaker-Cabs-/203272882468?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 dont need either. But blimey there’s some gear out there at low prices.

Managed to do it tonight.

3rd test (beats) stopped and wouldn’t progress. Ended up refreshing the page and it started the whole thing again. 😡

I can hardly contain my indifference to the song, music, genre. It’s music that someone likes, and I’m sure they would hate some of the drivel that I listen to. What disturbs me is that somehow, someone, somewhere said “put your hands round her throat and shout at them, that’s what we need”. The passive reaction by the females just reinforces the message that it’s ok. These decisions are made by adults, aimed at kids. Go adults! It’s Monday morning, I’ll get off my soap box....as you were.

Mick, I feel your pain. Also sorry to hear you’re facing those twin torturers of anxiety and depression. It’s difficult to know whether making decisions about a bass is wise at this time, or if it might help distract from other things that are contributing to your struggle. Just a thought, and might not be a popular one, but is it possible to swap the necks so you get the neck you like with the pickup config/body you like? I once put a P bass neck on a G&L L2000 body with a Stingray scratch plate. Proper Leo tribute. It had all the bits I liked best, without the bits I didn’t. Only got sold when I got rid of every musical instrument and gear I had, in a depressive episode. Good luck in whatever you decide.

How can you NOT talk to your basses? 😳 You're cold man,.. cold.