Prosebass Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 It never fails to amaze me some of the language used in ebay bass ads. So to get the ball rolling heres your starter for ten [quote]Everything in perfect working order, good condition. Beautiful sound, no humming as there is no fret dividers.Perfect for a jazz influenced bassist, but has a sound that is perfect for anything.[/quote] No fret dividers...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Nothing will ever beat the use of the word 'larruping' to describe a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='Waldo' post='350553' date='Dec 10 2008, 11:58 AM']Nothing will ever beat the use of the word 'larruping' to describe a bass.[/quote] +1 Even my chinese gf found it funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mewsie Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='Waldo' post='350553' date='Dec 10 2008, 11:58 AM']Nothing will ever beat the use of the word 'larruping' to describe a bass.[/quote] ! what was it supposed to mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) [quote name='mewsie' post='350559' date='Dec 10 2008, 12:03 PM']! what was it supposed to mean?[/quote] You tell me! It was a word used in loads of dodgy chinese guitar/bass auctions ie, 'this bass is very larruping'. Edited December 10, 2008 by Waldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Prosebass Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='Waldo' post='350553' date='Dec 10 2008, 11:58 AM']Nothing will ever beat the use of the word 'larruping' to describe a bass.[/quote] [u] tr.v. lar·ruped, lar·rup·ing, lar·rups To beat, flog, or thrash. n. A blow.[/u] those Chinese have a better grasp of english than we do.... [quote]This bass suit larruped metal[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Larruped Metal! Classic Right lads, I'm off to form my new Larruped Metal band. Who wants in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='Prosebass' post='350569' date='Dec 10 2008, 12:13 PM'][u] tr.v. lar·ruped, lar·rup·ing, lar·rups To beat, flog, or thrash. n. A blow.[/u] those Chinese have a better grasp of english than we do.... [/quote] sounds like the Chinese translation of "punchy" translated back... allegedly... "Out of sight, out of mind" to Chinese and back returns as "Invisible madness" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 May I present, The Backstroke Of The West: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='Paul Cooke' post='350578' date='Dec 10 2008, 12:22 PM']sounds like the Chinese translation of "punchy" translated back... allegedly... "Out of sight, out of mind" to Chinese and back returns as "Invisible madness"[/quote] A good game to play is with "babelfish" Choose a sentence and translate through 5 languages starting and ending with english , you get some mad outcomes... I know, I need to get out more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='Buzz' post='350602' date='Dec 10 2008, 12:36 PM']May I present, The Backstroke Of The West: [/quote] So where can I get me a 'ratio prosperous drive'??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyJay Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='Prosebass' post='350605' date='Dec 10 2008, 12:37 PM']A good game to play is with "babelfish" Choose a sentence and translate through 5 languages starting and ending with english , you get some mad outcomes... I know, I need to get out more... [/quote] A new thread topic methinks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galilee Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='Waldo' post='350573' date='Dec 10 2008, 12:16 PM']Right lads, I'm off to form my new Larruped Metal band. Who wants in?[/quote] I suppose the bass player slot is filled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='Galilee' post='350677' date='Dec 10 2008, 01:37 PM']I suppose the bass player slot is filled?[/quote] Depends, how larruping is a Thumb bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Could this trump the original quote? I found this, minutes a go... [i]"For sale my lovely American Peavey G Bass in stunning custom holoflake green with chrome hardware & beautiful graphite neck as per Modulus/Status bass.I'm informed that the neck is actually made by Modulus or Status."[/i] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320324180896&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123"]Click here if tempted[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 "This is a genuine Music Man String Ray bass" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galilee Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='Waldo' post='350680' date='Dec 10 2008, 01:38 PM']Depends, how larruping is a Thumb bass?[/quote] The Thumb is famous the world over for being the most larrupy motherf*cker that money can buy. Also, the heaviest and neck-diveyist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Off topic, I know but 4:04 into Backstroke Of The Wset..."[i]He is in my behind[/i]" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='HeavyJay' post='350660' date='Dec 10 2008, 01:27 PM']A new thread topic methinks![/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=33982"]'Tis done[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 "If you are not only "cheap" looking, but also quality" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 [b]"Sounds great played through an amplifier"[/b] That's handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 "This (musicman stingray) was custom made to my liking in the 70s with the custom body type" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 "For sale - Jack socket for a fretless 5-string." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escholl Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 [quote name='spinynorman' post='351854' date='Dec 11 2008, 03:27 PM']"For sale - Jack socket for a fretless 5-string." [/quote] ooooh nice but is it a [i]vintage[/i] jack socket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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