ARGH

[quote name='Musicman20' post='423445' date='Mar 2 2009, 05:33 PM']Surprise. The manager didnt call me. If they carry on like this they have lost a sale. I called Fender UK and they said it sounds like a shop soiled bass that they have got from another branch of the store. Esp when I mentioned the stickers looked liked they'd been peeled off. I know sometimes Fender is a little slack, but I believed them with this one. It looked like early signs of too much belt buckle rash! And the poles didnt match the strings....thats really sh*t. So...if they havent called by tomorrow morning I will go ballistic and demand all my deposit back. They will have also lost a sale with the Orange Bass cab. I asked about it the other day and they said the shop one (scratched mind) would be there normal price. If I ordered in itd be more. Same sales guy again though.[/quote] They've been sh*t,get you cash back,go and spend someplace else....but dont be a cocksure nobhead,be a pro,its the job you are a student in learning for,keeping your head is half the game....Dont go mental,just remain calm,stiff,but calm. Ive had Solicitors/Lawyers trying the rant at me (Guildford Law school...thankyou),and its the easy way to get hurled from a shop for harrassment and verbal abuse of staff...regardless of your money...or the situation..you might get a simple,f*** off,come back when you have calmed down and can behave like normal human being.

[quote name='BigAlonBass' post='422120' date='Mar 1 2009, 12:57 AM']Rather a sweeping statement there, almost as bad as the blokes comment about the OP. There are some people who prefer 4-strings, just as there are people who prefer fingers. A bit more tolerance all round seems to be needed. [/quote] Tongue is lodged firmly in cheek..Im sorry,please dont take me that seriously,Ive a rep for being an ERB zealot,but Im not that bad. Its not about preferance or intolerance,its about the OP's guy's statement-er being a small minded tit. Enjoy playing the instrument however or whatever way you like,in or with as many or as few strings,with a pick,fingers.... whatever,as long as its musical to somebody,and before that you,then be happy play play play. Tiny minded crap,really gets my goat. (I was guilty of this sort of thing when I was younger,I expect it from the younger,or inexperienced ..'set'...but not the seasoned)

[quote name='Buzz' post='421960' date='Feb 28 2009, 08:44 PM']At nothing really in particular, just this general air of aggression in a few posts I thought, kind of the air where you're angry at something and that anger just happens to seem into other outlets.[/quote] Well,I am Bipolar,but the only time Ive been cheesed recently is either from 'Thisnameistaken' and his utterly contemptable thoughts upon function/working band bassists,or waynes misguided,fashion driven,dig at Ex Genesis Peter for not wanting to chop his song at an awards ceremony....which Wayne still has not clarified his point upon weather Peter playing the said song...cut... at the awards would be selling out? I am an angry poster,I know that,I used to rant..a f***ing lot,I try to change that,but then half the time people expect that...so..I cant win,so I dont bother. Still dont like the idea that 'I hate Warwicks' though,utterly untrue,that seems to have appeared recently,and the idea that I only post about myself...oh dear I have done..whoops..shame.. edit:thanks for telling me though.

[quote name='lowdown' post='421939' date='Feb 28 2009, 08:15 PM']I am all fingers and thumbs when it comes to Bass playing. Garry[/quote]

[quote name='Buzz' post='421891' date='Feb 28 2009, 07:19 PM']You've come across as a tad angry rather than blunt recently. S'no biggy, just an observation.[/quote] At what though?.....Im intrigued.

[quote name='Alun' post='421894' date='Feb 28 2009, 07:21 PM']Sounds nice, I would say he listens to a lot of Seth Horan. Very similar style to me. Cheers Alun[/quote] Seth,via Facebook,introduced him to me.

[quote name='Buzz' post='421883' date='Feb 28 2009, 07:09 PM']Ah, so that's why you've been raging recently. Makes sense now.[/quote] Me,raging? at what.... I understand I have an (undeserved I feel) reputation for writing in a blunt fashion. But I dont think Ive been harsh in ages...months really...

Still waiting,1st gig of the year in 2 weeks...after winter break,guitarists op,tour bookings...and promo pics. sick of waiting really.

Who cares,f***ing sh*t rag fit only for the budgies cage.

[quote name='silddx' post='421829' date='Feb 28 2009, 06:07 PM']Some geezer at one of our gigs a while ago said any bassist playing with a pick is not worthy of the name and shouldn't be let near a stage.[/quote] Next thing you get is some qunt saying that having more than 4 strings is bad.....Like a well run train service,its there ,always on time. I heard some 18 year old spout that and he was a student at the LSM. Fags,grow up,get lower,get a 5.

U2? Lean to more like!

Ive fond memories of my Satillite Copy...Old thruneck,heavy as hell,,got me through college!

Didnt realise any of the Quireboys came from Brum.

[quote name='EntropicLqd' post='421009' date='Feb 27 2009, 03:30 PM']Seems to me like he'd be better off with a stick rather than a bass really.[/quote] Why,I think the way he plays/writes wouldnt need the tapstyle of a stick.

its just...sweet isnt it.

[quote name='d-basser' post='419728' date='Feb 25 2009, 11:44 PM']scrubs song: men at work - overkill that vid was good, kind of a reminded me of Simon and Garfunkel, nice to listen to[/quote] I hope the guys posts some more stuff.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='419716' date='Feb 25 2009, 11:32 PM']Nice sound from his guitar there. Would make an excellent soundtrack to a disembowlment scene in "Dexter".[/quote] It makes me smile like that song that was in an episode of 'Scrubs'...some guy and a guitar..the opening line was Never found out what the song was called,or who wrote it,it just felt good. Update: Ive found it,its Colin Hay... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrGmcuj44DQ&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrGmcuj44DQ...feature=related[/url]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-6ZcPWSdFo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-6ZcPWSdFo[/url] It put a smile on my face.

[quote name='liamcapleton' post='418890' date='Feb 24 2009, 11:26 PM']Phil Lynott for definite. I'd like to see someone put out a Louis Johnson signature bass, but I don't know what would be special about it![/quote] Treker made a Louis Johnson sig Bass in the 90s

[quote name='M4L666' post='418601' date='Feb 24 2009, 05:56 PM']Possibly a better John Myung sig? It's not great at the mo, really boring.[/quote] Its at Myung's request,that the design is minimal.... I actually reckon the MKI is better in design and feel than the MKII..I see a few turn up on the Bay,but only in that odd turquiose blue colour. The Veneer top looks nice,but the pots are cheap,and need replacing (this is from when Ive played them 2nd hand)..the 35" scale is a nice touch,as were the twin P/U's...The MKII looks awful to my eye.

Phil Lynott.......Black Rose,70s P-Bass with a mirror scratchplate.

[quote name='William James Easton' post='418534' date='Feb 24 2009, 04:43 PM']This saturday i am going to aviod heart ache and disappointment by not listen too/watch/attend any football matches. Instead i am going to trwal through leeds, maybe york and go on the hunt for my amp. Basschatters i need you to recomend me shops in these cities (i dont liek the big smoke so have not been in a while) i know in leeds - Music ground PMT Northern guitars Fox's (still there?) York- sheerers and thats about it. oh and if there any out huddersfield/wakefield way please let me know. cheers now.[/quote] Come to Cas and visit the Rock factory where you maybe rudely ignored or welcomed with open arms,depending on the wind and tidal changes....OR Galaxy music and gaze in wonder at the classic gear and piles of japcrap,all in a tiny cornershop...and I MEAN tiny..3 people inside and its full,the blokes a diamond too...(Hint:CASH TALKS!) RF is found opposite the Tigers stadium..training pitch/carpark,Galaxy is at the west end of Smawthorne lane. You could just watch Harrogate town/Railway....or have a peek at Darlo FC.

Its helps if you have someone who does that for a living running the bookings

Here we go,another 'I like.../No you are wrong' thread...

Seriously though,Ive not seen too many digs at Bootsy,or Rainey,Duck,or Jamerson.