Waddo Soqable Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, Nail Soup said: If you really feel that @MoJo should be banned, report it to admin. Bit harsh though considering who started this thread! As long as he doesn't claim to "have lots of mojo" I'll let him off.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Nail Soup said: Saying "rift" instead of "riff" - e.g. 'I liked the guitar rift in that song.' When I was growing up, a lad I knew used to swear that 'cliff' was pronounced 'clift'. The white clifts of Dover, etc. Even when the lack of a T was pointed out to him, he still maintained he was right. At the time I thought maybe he was dyslexic, but with hindsight I've realised that he was just a dim and argumentative bellend who needed a slap. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebassmusic Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 44 minutes ago, Rich said: ..... but with hindsight I've realised that he was just a dim and argumentative bellend who needed a slap. Now thats a phrase that we should be keeping 🙂 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: "Mojo" should be banned, it's the sawn off shotgun of naff guitar selling gobbledygook.. means precisely nothing but implies ( to me) damaged, fkd, or knackered ... A new road worn bass that has ' mojo ' built in from the factory. Naff to the extreme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxlin Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: Not heard that one before, it's a cracker though ! Surely that’s Ritz? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 8 hours ago, Baxlin said: Surely that’s Ritz? Tuc > Ritz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 15/06/2021 at 08:00, Rich said: 'Plays like butter' needs to get in the sea. As does "get in the sea" (sorry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Fair point 'plays like butter' is worse tho. Edited June 18, 2021 by Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 11 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: "Mojo" should be banned, it's the sawn off shotgun of naff guitar selling gobbledygook.. means precisely nothing but implies ( to me) damaged, fkd, or knackered ... I like the term 'mojo' - it immediately creates a mental image for me of a well used bass that has picked up a few scars over time without necessarily having to detail them all. Mis-use of the word is not good but you could say the same for any descriptive term. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knirirr Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 The one that really winds me up is "call for/to". So, I'd have to ban this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Paul S said: I like the term 'mojo' - it immediately creates a mental image for me of a well used bass that has picked up a few scars over time without necessarily having to detail them all. Mis-use of the word is not good but you could say the same for any descriptive term. I too have no real problem with 'mojo' as long as it's not woefully misused. Its slang definition seems to loosely fit. (slang) Personal magnetism; charm. ... Mojo is defined as good luck, charm or skill that seems to come from something magical or supernatural. An example of mojo is the ability of a man to attract beautiful women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, Rich said: Fair point 'plays like butter' is worse tho. see you and raise you "buttah" 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 has anyone mentioned "groovehacker" yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 15/06/2021 at 13:08, Mykesbass said: There was an ad on Facebook that took a hammering from group members - Fender Strat all original except neck and body! Trigger's broom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 14/06/2021 at 20:26, Waddo Soqable said: Not entirely relevant but I always thought it a "ban worthy" phrase... If anyone remembers the old musicians wanted ads in the Melody Maker, a popular ( and absurd) one was "No Breadheads" ! I cringe even now.. Or the modified "no Hovis heads" I saw on at least one occasion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 12 hours ago, Rich said: with hindsight I've realised that he was just a dim and argumentative bellend who needed a slap. Does he work on the newly formed GB News? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rich said: I too have no real problem with 'mojo' as long as it's not woefully misused. Its slang definition seems to loosely fit. (slang) Personal magnetism; charm. ... Mojo is defined as good luck, charm or skill that seems to come from something magical or supernatural. An example of mojo is the ability of a man to attract beautiful women. Mojo is fine with me to an extent but its one of those phrases that gets used for any second hand guitar because some has read it on another ad: "Encore P bass, never played, unwanted gift. Lots of Mojo" Another misuse of this that makes my teeth itch is when people mishear or misquote the Doors Mr Mojo Risin', an anagram of Jim Morrison that he used as a name to book in to hotels and so on. I've seen it repeated so many times as "it's the Mojo rising!" on products such as t shirts and so on, painted on the walls of bars, record shops and cafes. If you love the phrase that much and you want to celebrate it and milk it you kinda should know what it actually is. Edited June 18, 2021 by uk_lefty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 20 minutes ago, uk_lefty said: Does he work on the newly formed GB News? Not sure who you are alluding to, so many candidates, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 The term “Outfit” , For sale Gibson Les Paul Outfit. Implying you are getting more than just a mere instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Rich said: An example of mojo is the ability of a man to attract beautiful women. Doesn’t work for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 40 minutes ago, Chienmortbb said: Not sure who you are alluding to, so many candidates, "The dim argumentative bell end who needs a slap" in the part I quoted that phrase from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 hours ago, uk_lefty said: "The dim argumentative bell end who needs a slap" in the part I quoted that phrase from Yes but I was wondering to which bell end you were refering. There are so many to choose from on GBN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Back on track. The phrase "suit beginner" was code for virtually unplayable in days of yore, The tye of instrument with a bow that Robin Hood would appreciate and frets that resembled a slalom course. To add to the list: Heft Warm Dirt Any adjective used to suggest a feeling when listening to music/audio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Chienmortbb said: Yes but I was wondering to which bell end you were refering. There are so many to choose from on GBN. Take your pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysbass Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Call me an old cynic; but when some pigeon-hole something as a "beginners' bass" it's often simply a combination of it not having the "right" name on the headstock and it not being sufficiently expensive and has little to do with the actual playability, sound or build quality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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