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[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1348727743' post='1817313'] The lip buzzing thing is very important, and at uni we all spent a lot time stood in front of the mirror looking very stupid perfecting it. However, just recently, I saw a video by Allen Vizutti, advocating [i]not [/i]buzzing. His rationale, especially for a beginner, is that it's actually the air stream that is most important. Therefore, learning to breathe and blow correctly, coupled with the mouthpiece on the lips in a relaxed fashion allows the lips to vibrate naturally without tension being created by the pinching of the corners of your mouth, like when you buzz without the mouthpiece. As I posted earlier, long notes are great at helping develop this, especially if you can do them at low volume, whilst still putting lots of air into the instrument. What is paramount is that you don't screw the mouthpiece on to your face, and you use as little pressure as possible when going further up the register. My old practise technique was to buzz on the mouthpiece along to the radio or whatever, but only holding the very end of the shank with the lightest possible grip possible. (So many jokes, so little time!) If you try this and you find your fingers coming back to your face, your using too much pressure! [/quote] One thing to try & avoid is puffing your cheeks out, which is where the muscle tone referred to above comes in (yes I know you see some trumpet players who look like bullfrogs when they're playing but they are pretty unique talents). The work needs to be done by the lungs coupled with a good embrochure - this will give a good technique. To be honest I wouldn't just "blow" with the mouthpiece alone as the pressure is not like the full instrument & you won't really be able to tell whether you are getting near to playing something musical.

[quote name='daz' timestamp='1348347486' post='1812711'] Well Warren Road is very much a road of two halves. the posh half and the benefit hotel half. (I, being awkward lived approx in the middle) I must say I found it quite 'cosmopolitan' and easy to make friends there. Mostly enjoyed it and would still be there if it were not for the landlord getting all of a sudden money mad. [/quote] That's a shame Daz. If I could afford to I would move there

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1348312727' post='1812179'] Unbelievable how you pose the very answer as a question! best, bert [/quote]

Hi Paul, Welcome to BC. I'm not so keen on the newer heavy bands but love Deep Purple, Black Sabbath etc. & was in a lot of hard/heavy rock bands in my youth - I play in a blues band now though. I haven't been to Torquay for a few years but used to visit two or three weekends & summer holidays each year (used to stay in Warren Road - why is it infamous?). I love the place - used to go to see the bands on Friday nights in the Cider Press - is that still open? Anyway enjoy BC, there are some really helpful people on here.

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1345642014' post='1779868'] I think intonation would be the least of your worries if you bought that [/quote] I'm wondering why he's fitted a washer to the G string saddle adjuster behind the bridge? - & that second hand E string (a long scale string)* looks just about ready to break. He'll have someone's eye out with that. *his parentheses - are the other three shortscale then?

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Still, he has become a legend to many of us on this thread and we eagerly await his next offering![/font][/color] & here it is..... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SG-1970s-MIJ-by-Avon-Rose-Morris-restrung-set-up-restoration-of-a-classic-relic-/190716525471?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c67973b9f#ht_838wt_1186"]http://www.ebay.co.u...f#ht_838wt_1186[/url] [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The one guitar h[/font][/size]e has that has got a zero fret & he doesn't even mention it!!! [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]"This was utterly unplayable when I got it recently, though I could see it was going to be a superb guitar if I could devote the time to it." - & it probably still is looking at that re-cut nut.[/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]"This one was like the many now that are kept in the loft as a memory of someones band back in the 1970s." - & that's where it should have stayed.[/color][/font][/size] [color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Look at that scratchplate too WTF[/font][/color]

Bought an Alesis iO Dock from Brian. He despatched it very quickly with all the original items including the box all in immaculate condition. Thanks Brian for a nice smooth transaction. He's a top guy to deal with!! Steve

[quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1341437571' post='1719205'] Aye, good old Shippers, up to his art again. You never know, he might have the last laugh and we'll be discussing his authentic knobs 50 years from now. [/quote] There's only one saving grace about this & that is that he's not destroying genuine Fenders to do it. Maybe in years to come Squiers will be worth more than Fenders because he will have single handedly wiped most of them out.

Just received an Epiphone Explorer bass from Karl. He is an absolute pleasure to deal with. His description of the bass was extremely accurate & he made a point of messaging me to to make sure that I was aware of the ding on the edge that it has. If anything he overstressed the damage as it isn't that bad really but that just shows the kind of person he is - he'd rather not sell than have someone buy something they would not be happy with. The bass was extremely well packed both inside the box & inside the gig bag. Thanks Karl for helping me obtain a bass I've always wanted at a very good price.

[quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1339594162' post='1691091'] Mel managed to palm a load of unwanted stuff off onto me, for money. And pretty damned efficient about it she was, too, sneakily covering everything in bubble wrap and making sure it was delivered promptly. Oh yes. Just watch out, that's my advice. [/quote] Yes she did to me too!! Seriously though you just have to read through some of the comments on this thread to know you are going to get a nice easy trading experience with Mel. Cheers Mel!

I've just bought a Vintage Icon fretless from Ian. He's a fantastic guy to deal with & very helpful. The bass duly arrived & was so well packed it took me almost half an hour to unpack. Thanks Ian for a very pleasant deal!

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251066707480&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_2853wt_1185"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251066707480&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_2853wt_1185[/url] I particularly like this bit: "[color=#000000]i wouldn't personally recommend this guitar to someone who wants to learn how to play [u][b]or anyone who plays guitar"[/b][/u][/color] [color=#000000]Why am I strangely attracted to it?[/color]