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Status Updates posted by discreet

  1. Big shout out to Andertons, who firstly got a bass to me super-quick, then sorted a couple of minor issues quickly and efficiently. Superlative service. Will be buying from them again.

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    2. Billy Apple

      Billy Apple

      A day or two? We want it now!

    3. itsmedunc

      itsmedunc

      Note to oneself - Read posts properly. I thought you wrote "superlaxative" service! :lol:

    4. Oneandfive

      Oneandfive

      It's what I've come to expect from them.

       

  2. After a supreme effort in getting down to one bass, I've only gone and ordered another one, haven't I? D'oh!

  3. Complete convert to Neo magnet pickups. Fitted a set on my Jazz - sounds totally immense...

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    2. kodiakblair

      kodiakblair

      Best we keep up the pretence. Wouldn't do if folks knew pickups were nothing but wire,metal pins and magnets :-)

    3. discreet

      discreet

      Yes, and that basses were wood and wire... and amps just boxes full of, er... unicorn poo and magic beans. :D

    4. Marc S

      Marc S

      Entwistle pickups really are amazing for the money. 

  4. When did we start posting private correspondence in the Status column? Oh well, here goes... Derek. I don't need the adult diapers now until Friday. Thanks.

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    2. yorks5stringer

      yorks5stringer

      Winter drawers on

    3. Hellzero

      Hellzero

      As always, should you or any of your finger be caught or killed, Ped will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This website will self-destruct in ten seconds. Good luck.

    4. itsmedunc

      itsmedunc

      Couldn't upload a pic of my breakfast discreet but I thought I'd share with you and the world that when I bought the beans (mulipack), I found one of them to be severely dented. This couldn't be seen when packaged. I feel robbed...

  5. Shout out to Jason at Hipshot, who once again sent me Ultralight tuner adaptor bushes free, gratis and for nothing. Top customer service.

    1. ezbass

      ezbass

      Their customer service is exemplary. I have had the same experience with Tech21 and DiMarzio too.

    2. discreet

      discreet

      It's all good! :)

  6. Anyone else seeing breast enhancement ads on BC? Ironic really - if anything, I'd like to see breast reduction ads.

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    2. dodge_bass

      dodge_bass

      Bass (collection) enlargement ads might be more appropriate?

    3. discreet

      discreet

      @dodge_bass I dunno, if anything I'd like to see a reduction of bass collections... ;)

    4. Marvin

      Marvin

      I keep on getting ads for carpet slippers 🤫

  7. No P Bass in the house for the first time since 1976. O.o

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    2. itsmedunc

      itsmedunc

      Ah Ha! That can't be true as Fender don't have a factory in Germany :lol: You may find your new P bass that is on it's way from Germany, could actually be a cunningly disguised ironing board with a Fender decal on it. 🙁

      Post a pic of it and let the experts decide...

    3. itsmedunc
    4. discreet

      discreet

      When I say 'from Germany', I do of course mean, 'from Thomann'...

  8. From rounds to flats and now back to rounds. Twang! Boing!

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    2. Billy Apple

      Billy Apple

      You look round to me

    3. itsmedunc

      itsmedunc

      I think that's just his tone 😎

    4. Beer of the Bass

      Beer of the Bass

      I've never managed to stick with rounds for long in the last few years, but sometimes flats feel a bit too stiff and thumpy on the low strings.  Enjoying TI Jazz flats at the moment...

  9. Serious GAS for a Bacchus Jazz Bass. Anyone have one, or played one? Comments? Thanks.

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    2. TKenrick

      TKenrick

      Used to have a 5-string Bacchus jazz, very good bass for the money!

    3. timhiggins

      timhiggins

      I would avoid the cheaper ones as the one i had was pretty underwhelming

      it was nicely built nice weight etc but just didnt light me up at all ...

      i had one like this  Image result for bacchus bass for sale

    4. ped

      ped

      I had a Bacchus jazz, think it was called something catchy like the 02 STRONG. 36" five string. it was superb but slab fronted so not very comfy. Also had a five string 'Twenty-four' model, also excellent, cannot remember why on earth I sold it.

  10. My fear is that I will die and mrs discreet will sell my basses for what I told her they cost. :/

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    2. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      Indeed.  It's madness when Mr Sheen is the obvious choice!

    3. fleabag

      fleabag

      "My fear is that I will die and mrs discreet will sell my basses for what I told her they cost. "

      Kill the missus first. Job done. Throw pledge in the bin

    4. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      And avoid flights of stairs for the rest of your life.

  11. Oh Lordy, there are WAY too many nice basses for sale here at the moment. Must... resist... GAS...

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    2. discreet

      discreet

      That white Ibanez Musician is doing my head in, too. But the current mrs discreet would have my pods on a plate. Hnnng!

    3. Marc S

      Marc S

      Which do you need more, your pods, or a nice new bass? ;)

       

    4. discreet

      discreet

      Ha! I have other basses, but only one set of pods. Still a difficult choice though. ;)

  12. I've never seen the point of being top of a list, myself. Best to keep a low profile. :crazy:

  13. Belfast Primark latest: Fire has so far destroyed stock worth £24.99.

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    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      A nasty blaze then....

    3. Burns-bass

      Burns-bass

      1986 called and wants its joke back.

    4. discreet

      discreet

      @Burns-bass Sorry grandad, didn't mean to steal your joke. :D

  14. Steampunk is retarded. There, I said it. Thhp! :P

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    2. discreet

      discreet

      I like the programmes, but not members of the public who appear on them. They are always disappointing. Just like real life! 9_9

    3. pete.young

      pete.young

      Steampunk Morris dancing is even more retarded. Plus tard as the French would probably say.

    4. discreet

      discreet

      @pete.young Thanks for that image. Where's the brain bleach?? :o

  15. They say if you get a tattoo you should consider what it's going to look like when you're old... but if I got one, I'd know instantly... :)

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    2. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      Does a large Tena Lady cover a whole coffee table though and if so, how much would she charge?

    3. discreet

      discreet

      @SpondonBassed My Tena Lady covers a whole coffee table, but she's quite a big girl and it's a very small coffee table. Glass-topped too, but we probably don't want to get into that on a family-friendly forum... as for charging, I have to put the bins out on Monday nights.

    4. SpondonBassed
  16. My car insurance renewal quote is less than it was last year! That's a first! 9_9

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    2. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      I have one laying on the table - not due till the end of the month...I'm intrigued now..

    3. JapanAxe

      JapanAxe

      I've gone from IG36 to IG19 and it's gone up £100 - time to shop around!

    4. discreet

      discreet

      @JapanAxe Definitely. Looked around just out of interest and Direct Line were competitive. But they wouldn't do monthly payments and their excesses were, uh... excessive.

  17. What happened to the 'pirate' emoji? And what happened to the 'so shocked I fell over' emoji? I feel I can't express myself properly on BC without these two emojis. Can we have them back please? I feel naked if I can't pretend to over-react and/or be a pirate. Thanks.

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    2. discreet

      discreet

      @CameronJ I'd forgotten that one! Given the amount of GAS on the forum, we need a GAS emoji!

    3. SpondonBassed
    4. CameronJ

      CameronJ

      @SpondonBassed that’ll do nicely.

  18. Two-saddle P Bass bridges! I'm done with 'em! They look 'authentic' but really the action and intonation adjustments are always a compromise. You can see why Leo went for the four-saddle job in 1957! Fitted a Fender Am Deluxe four-saddle variant instead and it's a different bass entirely. Peace out!!

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    2. yorks5stringer

      yorks5stringer

      Must be in the fingers then..but not mine. I do have mini sponges glued onto my finger tips for most gigs. Seriously, not noticed any huge intonation issues though my Pitch Black tuner is getting dusty and I just use a clip-on.

    3. alyctes

      alyctes

      If discreet had said that I'd have been sure it was some sort of euphemism... 

    4. discreet

      discreet

      @hiram.k.hackenbacker The work of two minutes with Superglue and cocktail sticks - and a couple of seconds worth of electric drill. Done!

  19. UK Customs charges! Got hit for a bridge I imported from the USA! Rip-off! At least Dîck Turpin wore a mask!! :sad:

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    2. Highfox

      Highfox

      :( Here in Finland there are no import duties to pay for items that are imported from outside of the EU if,  The total value including postage come to some under something like €50.

      Or at least that was the case the last time I  imported anything from the USA, far too complicated to try and save money on items and will only do it if it's a specialised item I can't get from anywhere else.

    3. discreet

      discreet

      Having done the sums, even with custom charges the bridge still works out cheaper importing from the US than buying it in the UK! Which just goes to show what a rip-off everything is here!

      See? Even though I actually got a fair result, I'm still moaning about it! :D

    4. prowla

      prowla

      In the UK it's if goods + posting > £18 (or thereabouts).

      The courier normally adds an "admin fee", of £10-20.

  20. Are we really going to change the rules of Cricket just because kids don't find it 'exciting' and have the attention span of a goldfish?? Anyone who doesn't understand the rules doesn't deserve to enjoy the game, IMHO. Bah! Tsk! Pshaw! And so on.

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    2. Marvin

      Marvin

      If they want kids to get interested then the powers that be should stop selling the TV rights to SKY and BT and make them available to more accessible channels. I got into cricket by watching it with my Grandad when it was shown on the beeb.

    3. Dood

      Dood

      Dinosaurs Vs Cricketers.. I think I might watch that! 

      "You're out!!"

      *MUNCH* "Nyarrghhhh!!!!!"

    4. Daz39

      Daz39

      Cricket is coming back to terrestrial next year I believe. Ofc it's the audience vs money problem.

      Brontosaurus as sweeper on the Cover boundary, Velociraptors at Short Leg. Just make sure if Stegosaurus is bowling they use their short run-up.

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    2. discreet

      discreet

      There you go, pipped at the post by only seven hours! :D

    3. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      you're welcome.

    4. skidder652003

      skidder652003

      wow thats probably good news as Loud really buggered the brand up! Yammy always make good gear

  21. Milliput Superfine White is excellent for nut repair. Just sayin'.

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    2. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      Jack broke his nut once and Jill fixed it with vinegar and brown paper.

      If you read the second verse of the old nursery rhyme quoted here it seems there are other things that can benefit from that sort of therapy.

    3. discreet

      discreet

      @SpondonBassed Seems about right. You may as well patch your nob with vinegar and brown paper as anything else. I often use a dab of honey and a wet wipe.

    4. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      In the style of Valerie Singleton:

      All you need to make your own scale model of the Kensington fatberg is a squeezy Fairy Liquid liquid bottle, some Hermès 24 Faubourg scented wet wipes, some of nanny's used syringes and some palm oil.  Make sure the palm oil comes from Harrods' food hall children.  We don't want any lower class blockages in our sewers now do we?

      Here's one I made earlier...

  22. What, ANOTHER royal baby? Two kids not enough for them? We should be encouraging proper family planning, not shagging all over the shop and popping kids out like bloody rabbits! Setting a very poor example in my view.

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    2. discreet

      discreet

      It's customary for the royal family to wipe their bottoms with swan's necks. Apparently.

    3. MrCrane

      MrCrane

      No. they have people to do that for them.

    4. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      Quick!  Someone swap Charles' swan for a goose.

  23. What the hell is happening with the weather? Only a week ago my nads almost shrivelled away to nothing in the cold, now it's so hot they're hanging very low and they stink. I thought we were supposed to enjoy a temperate climate in this country? I blame the Russians.

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    2. itsmedunc

      itsmedunc

      Sounds like a load of old bollocks to me! :D

    3. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      I have no idea what you are on about.  My Nads are fine and they smell lovely in all weathers.

       

      Nads.png.30ea2c530ff711028254a928fc5ac1da.png

       

      GO NADS!
      GO NADS!
      GO NADS!

    4. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      To quote Oscar Wilde.."If you don't like the British weather, wait a minute.."

      He was right...sun was beaming down earlier, now it's overcast in sunny Herts.

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