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    BassCliff w/ANB at The Ranch, 4/12-13/19(pix added!)

    I'm pretty pleased to see her legs. Nobody in that band fills out a pair of jeans like our Amanda!
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 14, 2019 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    Help me identify this body and pickups

    So the neck, pickups, bridge and knobs are non-original. Does it even matter where the body came from?
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 13, 2019 in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
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    Open Jam Sessions..what am I not getting?

    Some people enjoy them, others don't. It sounds like you fall into the latter camp. Just say, "Thanks, but it's not really my thing." Don't waste...
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 13, 2019 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    theory is arbitrary philosophy

    An atheist, rationalist and skeptic who believes in astrology? I hope that's just sarcasm.
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 13, 2019 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    theory is arbitrary philosophy

    And as I suggested previously, while you may perceive it as "the form music must be", that's just incorrect, like calling a hot dog a radish. The...
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 13, 2019 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    Other band mates recording your parts?

    Something no one's mentioned so far is that it's a big assumption you'll have this "extra time" at the end to do the bass tracks anyway. Bands...
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 13, 2019 in forum: Band Management [BG]
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    FIRED from band without Warning!

    I had that happen to me once; drummer and bassist were brothers, so when we changed drummers, out I went as well. I ended up in a better band with...
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 12, 2019 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    theory is arbitrary philosophy

    If by 'assistant' you mean Carl Davis, who's a composer/conductor in his own right, yes. George Martin did all the scores for the Beatles (except...
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 12, 2019 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    theory is arbitrary philosophy

    You're welcome to disagree with me, but equally, I have to disagree with you. I've also been a music major and know something of the mathematical...
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 12, 2019 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    theory is arbitrary philosophy

    Theory is not a list of "rules" you are forbidden to break; it's just explanations of what's going on (even if it doesn't "work"). Everything...
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 11, 2019 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    BassCliff w/ANB at Swallows Inn, 4/7/19

    I have to agree: Kathy is the Basscliff Babe of the Weekᵀᴹ. Glad to see competition is stiff. :smug:
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 9, 2019 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    THE LEFTY UNION: The Club for the Left-Handed... Returns!

    Thomann has one for 350 Euros: https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_squier_vinmodjazz_nt_lh.htm You should be able to find used for less.
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 9, 2019 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    .last night

    "Then who told you you could waltz up here and pick it up?"
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 7, 2019 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    THE LEFTY UNION: The Club for the Left-Handed... Returns!

    I'd suggest at least trying a 34". You can get plenty of them for your budget, new or used.
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 7, 2019 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    THE LEFTY UNION: The Club for the Left-Handed... Returns!

    There are plenty of basses available, even if not as many as RH. Don't go scaring newbies about things you don't know.
    Post by: mcarp555, Apr 7, 2019 in forum: Basses [BG]