Got a NOTE on my car from neighbor

deesako · #1 08-26-2010, 06:33 AM

Ok, I think I just earned my way into being an official bassist, I got 'the note' that I'm too loud and a complaint has been filed, and so... I say..

*oops*

I didn't realize detached apartment units could still feel or hear a bass at what I thought was low volume..

But now, I wear headphones right, well, couple times, I was playing at 2-3am w/ headphones, volume loud in headphones with bass eq'd very low.. like reggae dub bass...

But I was like, hmm.. why am I "feeling" it?? Holy S***t.... I had both the speakers and the headphones.

It must of been blasting full blast at 3am for 6-7 minutes.

Wonder if I'll find a new note...

ohskigod · #2 08-26-2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by deesako

But I was like, hmm.. why am I "feeling" it?? Holy S***t.... I had both the speakers and the headphones.

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oh man, I have DEFINITELY done that before, both with the Bass and my Stereo (and not a small one)

meh, I'm sure it wont be a problem if you dont do it repeatedly, mistakes happen.

john_martin_sai · #3 08-26-2010, 06:57 AM

Write him a note offering your apology and a free drink at your next gig.

Meddle · #4 08-26-2010, 08:17 AM

I'm not impressed with the whole passive-agressive note writing junk. If you are a repeat offender then they should come talk to you in person. If this is your first and only offense they should let it pass. I'm not sure why but I've had neighbours who get worked up about things like that. It is beyond mentally healthy to carry on to those means.

ZombieSpacebat · #5 08-26-2010, 11:24 AM

he could have atleast come to you in person first and let you know how he felt and worked it out with you

hankazoid · #6 08-26-2010, 11:26 AM

Yup. People who love notes are chicken-sh*ts.

MatticusMania · #7 08-26-2010, 11:39 AM

I happen to love notes. Are you calling me chicken****?

**Staccato** · #8 08-26-2010, 11:43 AM

Unless LE can walk up to your door, and 'hear' it for the complaint. The complaint will be bassless!

Jim Nazium · #9 08-26-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MatticusMania

I happen to love notes. Are you calling me chicken****?

Which ones? I love Bb, Eb, and F. G and A are OK. I can't stand C#.

MatticusMania · #10 08-26-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Nazium

Which ones? I love Bb, Eb, and F. G and A are OK. I can't stand C#.

I quite like C#, but Bb is a good one too. I also really like the 'love' variety, and the 'sick' ones help out every now and then, at least they did in High School...

Yerf Dog · #11 08-26-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by deesako

a complaint has been filed

Complaint filed, but no cops?

whitedk57 · #12 08-26-2010, 11:53 AM

I'd rather have notes than cop visits. I built a cab once and was "airing" it out in my garage, and then the cops showed up soon thereafter. Neighbors just suck sometimes.

magickbass · #13 08-26-2010, 11:56 AM

Did the note include any input about your tone? (more mids, sweet, etc.)?

**Staccato** · #14 08-26-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Yerf Dog

Complaint filed, but no cops?

Exactly, I met a local drummer/funeral director that has been visited on multiple occasions by police, and they continue to ask him real 'nice-like' to take it down a notch. The guy practices in his garage with the door shut, and owns a zero lot line house that is practically-inches from his neighbors...

Non-confrontational people will grab a phone (to police) in a heatbeat rather than knock on a door, or go face-to-face.

Gord_oh · #15 08-26-2010, 12:12 PM

frame it.

S. Katz · #16 08-26-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by deesako

I didn't realize detached apartment units could still feel or hear a bass at what I thought was low volume..

You would be surprised. If there is a water or sewer main running underneath both units, bass can travel. I used to have a neighbor the next house over--separated by a driveway and building setbacks from the property line--whose bass could be clearly heard in my bedroom (but not other parts of the house). A sewage main was the culprit.

BigOldHarry · #17 08-26-2010, 12:19 PM

Ya might want to find the guy and offer an apology...

Jon_West · #18 08-26-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Meddle

I'm not impressed with the whole passive-agressive note writing junk. If you are a repeat offender then they should come talk to you in person. If this is your first and only offense they should let it pass. I'm not sure why but I've had neighbours who get worked up about things like that. It is beyond mentally healthy to carry on to those means.

Exactly what I was thinking. If his car is on the driveway to leave the note on, he's probably at home. Pay him a ****ing visit.

**StrangerDanger** · #19 08-26-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stacatto

Non-confrontational people will grab a phone (to police) in a heartbeat rather than knock on a door, or go face-to-face.

You mean a$$holes who probably call teh cops 50 times a year for any number of complaints and therefore are almost always ignored.

NickInMesa · #20 08-26-2010, 12:25 PM

Just do what I did the ONE time it happened. Go door to door until you find the neighboor who wrote it (unless you know who it is) and extend a hand and sincerely apologize.

This will make you look like you are the nice guy and he is the ass****.

In my case, my neighbor felt like an idiot and saw what kind of guy I was. Not an idiot playing loud music to bother my neighbors but some decent guy who simply did not know he was bothering his neighbors.