Gordon Thudmaster May Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 [b]So the free bus pass turns up soon, but I can't understand alot of the 'speak' on BC ie, MIM etc! Us older muso's could do with a lesson in Neo Speak!!! [/b] [b]Please help me out![/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 MIM is made in Mexico as refering to Fender instruments. That goes along with MIJ/CIJ Made In Japan/Crafted in Japan and MIA Made in America. What else do you want to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 GAS- Gear Acquisition Syndrome That confused me for so long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 On the "For sale" thread - "£1800 or b.o." - got me thinking - don't have shower for a few days..you're away!! Then I figured it must mean "best offer".. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/9448-trying-to-understand-the-lingo-acronyms-explained/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/9448-trying-to-understand-the-lingo-acronyms-explained/[/url] Explains all you'll ever need to know, and more Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1336053128' post='1640126'] On the "For sale" thread - "£1800 or b.o." - got me thinking - don't have shower for a few days..you're away!! Then I figured it must mean "best offer".. [/quote] I read that first as "£1800 or b----- off" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 PuPs = pickups JB =- Jazz Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Mr PC = Paul Chambers OP = Oscar Pettiford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 You ignore all sub versions of Fenders anyway.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) Also, What is "bus pass"? What is "muso"? What is "neo speak"? There is a sticky thread at the top of the "Introductions" forum, which explains everything. Edited May 3, 2012 by BassTractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 TLA = Three Letter Acronym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 [quote name='Gordon 'Thudmaster' May' timestamp='1336051885' post='1640090'] [b]So the free bus pass turns up soon ...[/b] [/quote] You might want to check that. I was expecting mine at sixty but I've got to wait until sixty-one and three quarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1336073055' post='1640602'] You might want to check that. I was expecting mine at sixty but I've got to wait until sixty-one and three quarters. [/quote] Same here - about September 2014 instead of next January... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 [quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1336075592' post='1640636'] Same here - about September 2014 instead of next January... [/quote] I did get a free eye test though and concessionary rates at Brighton Dome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1336070587' post='1640561'] Also, What is "bus pass"? What is "muso"? What is "neo speak"? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 So in the BT ad with the student and his on-line mum... "You don't need to know that one." Which one's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 [quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1336135225' post='1641391'] So in the BT ad with the student and his on-line mum... "You don't need to know that one." Which one's that? [/quote] GTFO or maybe DVDA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingdownslow Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1336073055' post='1640602'] You might want to check that. I was expecting mine at sixty but I've got to wait until sixty-one and three quarters. [/quote] Living on Merseyside we still get our local bus/train/ferry pass at 60, best birthday pressie I got. But yes, I have to wait till I am sixty one and a quarter (this Sept) for the national one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 [quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1336135225' post='1641391'] So in the BT ad with the student and his on-line mum... "You don't need to know that one." Which one's that? [/quote] Haven't seen any BT ad, but this can only be MILF, right? Do I win a fish? bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Considering the slant of this thread it may be GILF.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Thudmaster May Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 [b]Any one fancy starting a Dictionary on all these Acryonms!?[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Gordon 'Thudmaster' May' timestamp='1336161558' post='1642064'] [b]Any one fancy starting a Dictionary on all these Acryonms!?[/b] [/quote] It's been done. www.all-acronyms.com DVDA? I'm struggling with that one. She doesn't need to know about "Dysplasie Ventriculaire Droite Arythmogène" perhaps? http://www.acronymfinder.com/DVDA.html Edited May 8, 2012 by spinynorman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1336160085' post='1642045'] Haven't seen any BT ad, but this can only be MILF, right? Do I win a fish? bert [/quote] BT? ( ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 BT - bust telephones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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