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Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

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There are television shows for pets to watch, and for all I know, stations dedicated to pets at home. As most family pet dogs don't have credit cards, there are fewer infomercials. Probably not a good thing to wonder too long on who all those "operators are standing by" people are.

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Will Mister "uh, Clem" report to the hospitality center immediately
 
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GwenOnBass said:
There are television shows for pets to watch, and for all I know, stations dedicated to pets at home. As most family pet dogs don't have credit cards, there are fewer infomercials. Probably not a good thing to wonder too long on who all those "operators are standing by" people are.

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Will Mister "uh, Clem" report to the hospitality center immediately
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I checked, there are dog TV channels. The are premium pay so no commercials, DOGTV is one.
 
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Much rather Odin tells me "pay attention to me" and makes me put down my bass, than tells me "turn on DOGTV" and spends the day in the other room glued to the toob.

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alaskaleftybass said:
One thing that Mark King that really disappointed me was switching away from his Wal bass. That bass had the most massive tone. I have no idea how he got such a beautiful tone from a bass but to me it is one memorable bass line I'll always love and remember.



To me, this song epitomizes the excitement and energy of the 80's. It felt like we were on top of the world as a touring band. What sweet memories. This wasn't a hard song to play-- if you didn't sing it too! LOL
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Woah! I have to agree - excellent bass tone!
 
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spiritbass said:
WOW!!! I don't have any other words but WOW!!! I had never even heard of this 'experiment' of Fender's. I can just see your stunned expression. :D
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Stunned wasn't quite the word for it. The reason I know a "little" about that particular instrument is I own a Mahogany Jazz body and researched about trying find out if it could be a fender product or a very good 3rd party product. I sent in pictures and a detailed description to Fender and the individual that responded gave me the information on the short period of time. He felt (not Fender themselves) that it was 90% sure it was a Fender product but would not verify it. I have not heard from Fender directly. In addition a Luthier in the area is 90% sure as is my bass teacher who has had experience. Unfortunate this poor beast has had the neck pocket deepened by 1/8" and widened by 1/16" and there are no other markings. So there is no way to say it is 100%. With all of that said it is proven it is 100% mahogany and a beautiful piece of wood. I have made it looked very nice and installed a neck made overseas that just happened to fit into the pocket and works well after a large amount of shimming. I installed a set of American Vintage Geddy Lee Jazz pickups and put on a 1 piece pickuard and a hipshot kickass bridge. It sounds Saweet!
Whether it is the wood or the pickups or everything I do not know and will not speculate. Heck put those additions on almost anything and it could sound just as good. But after seeing the one in Vegas my curiosity has been peaked. It had the logo's in the correct areas.
I know this has been long winded but I thought you might find it interesting at the least.
Thank you for your interest
Bob
 
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Saturday Reprise

I find that good songwriters have one thing in common, they are very musical. They can play and sing and make a good sound that draws you in. John Lennnon was like this. When he noodled and sang, it sounded great. Keith Richards is the same. Music easily pours out of theses people like a fountain.

Some inspiration for these times. The song was written in minutes, words and music.

Neil Finn has many memorable songs.


Graham Gouldman from 10cc, a songwriter's songwriter.


A good techer, talented people often find this difficult because everything comes so easy to them.


I love the sound of old pianos. Burt and Randy Bachman were magic.
 
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GwenOnBass said:
Much rather Odin tells me "pay attention to me" and makes me put down my bass, than tells me "turn on DOGTV" and spends the day in the other room glued to the toob.

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A dog is a companion that returns so much more than you can ever give them. All they want is to be with you. Well, and be taken out. And have a scratch and some treats.
 
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beans-on-toast said:
Saturday Reprise

I find that good songwriters have one thing in common, they are very musical. They can play and sing and make a good sound that draws you in. John Lennnon was like this. When he noodled and sang, it sounded great. Keith Richards is the same. Music easily pours out of theses people like a fountain.

Some inspiration for these times. The song was written in minutes, words and music.

Neil Finn has some many memorable songs.


Graham Gouldman from 10cc, a songwriter's songwriter.


A good techer, talented people often find this difficult because everything comes so easy to them.


I love the sound of old pianos. Burt and Randy Bachman were magic.
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Awesomeness! Dig the acoustic bass in Neil's vid. :cool:
 
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Jeff Scott said:
I did this song in two bands, over the years. Always loved it, even this acoustic duo comes across really nicely
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It's the way that the simple arrangement fills the space. The vocals soar, the instruments add energy in the right places. Other videos where the song is performed live in a full band setting are awe inspiring.

I saw the band playing all their hits on a crampt little stage. I couldn't believe how they could reproduce their songs so well. It's all in them.
 
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beans-on-toast said:
Do the parrots ever have the opportunity to interact with wild birds in the yard on the other side of the screens? I wonder how they would react to other types of birds and their songs.
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A few years back we had an African grey that had started imitating a cardinal he heard outside. At the same time one of the mockingbirds in the yard took up mimicing a macaw from inside.

The sounds are all we let go back and forth though...too many potential diseases out there in the woods.
 
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mikeoso said:
Cant tell, other than not tapes. Martin sells a bronze round, but who knows what he put on?

Also, I see they've blurred out the Martin logo...wonder what that's all about?
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I would guess it's the same as on TV shows where vehicle(and other)logos are blurred-no 'free' advertising, Also, may have a 'product placement' agreement with a competing manufacturer.
 
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