I would have been interested, but as I said earlier, I am in the process of having a fretless 5 Singlecut made for mu by Martin (can't wait!!)
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Well all go for me today.
Doc says I got a disassociated wrist as well as a broken scaphoid. Should really have been operated on within 24-48 hours. But between French Doc, travel insurance procrastination and NHS - it's 2 weeks and counting. Doc trying to sort op for Friday as he says it's urgent but will probably be the beginning of next week.
Now for the good news.
Doc says I should resign myself to stiffness in my hands. The levels of which depend on how my body recovers. There is also a risk that I may permanently lose feeling in my hands. Again level depends on my body - but I'm hopeful as the Doc tested feeling in my fingers and all seemed ok. Won't know until after op for sure though.
Whatever happens I won't know till after the recovery whether or not I'll be able to play the bass properly again.
Now for the really good news
There is a risk that during the op they may need to fuse the wrist in place which will mean no movement at all. If this happens that could well be the end of my bass playing days.
Sorry for sounding off guys but I'm a little depressed here
Doc says I got a disassociated wrist as well as a broken scaphoid. Should really have been operated on within 24-48 hours. But between French Doc, travel insurance procrastination and NHS - it's 2 weeks and counting. Doc trying to sort op for Friday as he says it's urgent but will probably be the beginning of next week.
Now for the good news.
Doc says I should resign myself to stiffness in my hands. The levels of which depend on how my body recovers. There is also a risk that I may permanently lose feeling in my hands. Again level depends on my body - but I'm hopeful as the Doc tested feeling in my fingers and all seemed ok. Won't know until after op for sure though.
Whatever happens I won't know till after the recovery whether or not I'll be able to play the bass properly again.
Now for the really good news
There is a risk that during the op they may need to fuse the wrist in place which will mean no movement at all. If this happens that could well be the end of my bass playing days.
Sorry for sounding off guys but I'm a little depressed here
On a lighter note - I've found some screen saver creation software. Thought I'd put together a Sei one for the club? Would take my mind off things for a little while.
If interested send me photos of your Sei in whatever state you want (mid-build, action shot - whatever). Don't care how many you send either - they are all good
I'll edit each photo with owners name and any comments owner wants added. Then I'll make the screen saver downloadable from my website.
What do we think - rubbish idea or good idea ?
Could spout reems of copyright jargon. But hey, let's use common sense. Your bass, your photos, your choice. You want in then thats great else no prob. Plus you want your pics removed just let me know.
Just email me the photos -
me at PatrickDelaney dot co dot uk
If interested send me photos of your Sei in whatever state you want (mid-build, action shot - whatever). Don't care how many you send either - they are all good
I'll edit each photo with owners name and any comments owner wants added. Then I'll make the screen saver downloadable from my website.
What do we think - rubbish idea or good idea ?
Could spout reems of copyright jargon. But hey, let's use common sense. Your bass, your photos, your choice. You want in then thats great else no prob. Plus you want your pics removed just let me know.
Just email me the photos -
me at PatrickDelaney dot co dot uk
Paddy
Sorry to hear about your med. news, and will be thinking of you over the coming weeks.
Re the screen saver thingy, I think its a great idea.
Attached is a link to photobucket which I think you can access. So feel free to use as many or as few as you want.
http://photobucket.com/albums/e220/Seibassman/
Regards
Matthew
Sorry to hear about your med. news, and will be thinking of you over the coming weeks.
Re the screen saver thingy, I think its a great idea.
Attached is a link to photobucket which I think you can access. So feel free to use as many or as few as you want.
http://photobucket.com/albums/e220/Seibassman/
Regards
Matthew
Paddy, really really sorry to hear about your news
it is amazing what the doctors can do these days (even though they like to prepare you for the worst just in case). I am a Christian and I will continue to pray for you.
I do like the screensaver idea, nothing like a few SEI basses!
I am reminded of the discussion a month or two ago about SEI basses and why people sell them. Dave, why are you selling it? I think it is one beautiful bass and I could be very tempted. However, it is a bit too similar to my own SEI 5 fretless and with the new SEI 8 being built I dont think I would get budgetary approval! Lovely bass though
I do like the screensaver idea, nothing like a few SEI basses!
I am reminded of the discussion a month or two ago about SEI basses and why people sell them. Dave, why are you selling it? I think it is one beautiful bass and I could be very tempted. However, it is a bit too similar to my own SEI 5 fretless and with the new SEI 8 being built I dont think I would get budgetary approval! Lovely bass though
Thanks for your thoughts guys (on and offline) - it is very much appreciated. 
I'm hopeful and sure everything will be ok - you know Docs - they gotta prepare you for the worst.
Besides I've always had the "what will be, will be" attitude. Life is too short to let things get you down - and there is ALWAYS someone having a worse time than you. You got to live for today...
Anyway - gave myself a serious talking to tonight. Even if they fuse my wrist (unlikely
) I'll adapt my technique to compensate as my fingers should still move - there is always a way. (It's my fretting hand btw). Sure Martin and I could works something out 
We've all seen the vid of the guy who lost his plucking arm but still plays haven't we...
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Enough of the morbid stuff
I got Matthews pics for the screensaver (and mine 
) . Come on the rest of you - send em on... They are all welcome.
We got to get this done before 7 gets his baby finished
I'm hopeful and sure everything will be ok - you know Docs - they gotta prepare you for the worst.
Besides I've always had the "what will be, will be" attitude. Life is too short to let things get you down - and there is ALWAYS someone having a worse time than you. You got to live for today...
Anyway - gave myself a serious talking to tonight. Even if they fuse my wrist (unlikely
) I'll adapt my technique to compensate as my fingers should still move - there is always a way. (It's my fretting hand btw). Sure Martin and I could works something out We've all seen the vid of the guy who lost his plucking arm but still plays haven't we...
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Enough of the morbid stuff
I got Matthews pics for the screensaver (and mine
) . Come on the rest of you - send em on... They are all welcome.We got to get this done before 7 gets his baby finished
Paddy - good luck and that's the right attitude for dealing with the sh!t life throws at you - at least the Sei will inspire your recovery strategy...I know we're all thinking positive thoughts for you.
Kevin - so glad you made it to the party - that SC5 is truly jaw dropping - I know I've made the right choice for my bass - your comments on the sound of the thing are really exciting to hear as well - drop me a line when you're in London - it'd be great to talk bass at The Gallery.
Cool out
Mike
Kevin - so glad you made it to the party - that SC5 is truly jaw dropping - I know I've made the right choice for my bass - your comments on the sound of the thing are really exciting to hear as well - drop me a line when you're in London - it'd be great to talk bass at The Gallery.
Cool out
Mike
I'm flying down to London for a 1 day visit on Tuesday 3rd April, so if you're around, then maybe we can meet up?
I will be meeting up with my mate Paul T, then hitting The Gallery to see how the fretless 5 is moving along, then meeting my Aussie mate who is in London for a month prior to hitting NYC. Incidentally - here's a cool clip of Lex (Aussie) playing his custom - all white (incl f/board) Warwick Streamer
I will be meeting up with my mate Paul T, then hitting The Gallery to see how the fretless 5 is moving along, then meeting my Aussie mate who is in London for a month prior to hitting NYC. Incidentally - here's a cool clip of Lex (Aussie) playing his custom - all white (incl f/board) Warwick Streamer
Well guys - found out about an hour ago my op is tomorrow which is a relief.
Speak later AND get me your bass photos for the screen saver guys.
Matthew - are you able to send me the full images as the ones I downloaded don't scale well enough.
Later
Speak later AND get me your bass photos for the screen saver guys.
Matthew - are you able to send me the full images as the ones I downloaded don't scale well enough.
Later
yeah man good luck.
i just got the time finally to comment on here, bad news about your wrist Paddy, im sure you will be fine.
Dave
i just got the time finally to comment on here, bad news about your wrist Paddy, im sure you will be fine.
Dave
Paddy
Will be saying a quick prayer for you today. Hope you are back here shortly, pain free and mended.
Regards
Matthew
Will be saying a quick prayer for you today. Hope you are back here shortly, pain free and mended.
Regards
Matthew
First of all best wishes to Paddy. Been there myself with the broken scaphoid, in fact did both of mine at the same time but then I'm just a show off. Hope all goes well and your recovery is trouble free.
By way of cheering you up I retrieved my Sei from it's case to take some quick pics. So here she is the first Sei I had built for me and the one that I've kept. I can't accurately remember when it was built but it is Flamboyant N0 000035. I'm estimating about 12 years ago.
Specs are mahogany body with cocobolo facings, maple neck with mahogany stringers. Electronics and pickups are Bartolini.
By way of cheering you up I retrieved my Sei from it's case to take some quick pics. So here she is the first Sei I had built for me and the one that I've kept. I can't accurately remember when it was built but it is Flamboyant N0 000035. I'm estimating about 12 years ago.
Specs are mahogany body with cocobolo facings, maple neck with mahogany stringers. Electronics and pickups are Bartolini.
) and I collected mine on 24 Dec 1994! I must get a photo to Paddy for his screensaver....
man i love the way the headless seis look, im really contemplating ordering a 33" 5 string singlecut tuned E-C, not that i could get it for quite some time but its been going through my mind for a while, i will have to start talking to Martin about it eventually.
Dave
Dave
Firstly and most importantly, any news on Paddy yet?
Secondly Nick headless Sei looks wonderful. Those photo's really show off its lines and the wood.
Regards
Matthew
Secondly Nick headless Sei looks wonderful. Those photo's really show off its lines and the wood.
Regards
Matthew
1stly A heartfelt thankyou to all who have enquired to my welfare both off and online. I am genuinely touched. And to those of that persuasion - your prayers have been appreciated. (My Dad was a monk and left the monastery to get involved with my Mum - but thats a whole other story 
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2ndly. I'm ok - bit beaten up and sore - but I'm fine. Funny really, I have spent the last few days going from awake to sound asleep in seconds which is great mid-conversation.
Looks like my scaphoid is going to be fine - a screw is now in place. Nick - 2 at once!! How on Earth did you cope with that one!!
The problem with the disassociated wrist was more of an issue. Apparently I'd done a real number on this one. Fortunately nothing has been fused at this stage.
I had quite a violent reaction to the anesthetic so I was kept in hospital longer than anticipated but that was acceptable - the nurses were great
So great that a good friend who is a trainee nurse came round last night to make sure the rest of me was functioning ok
So I still got full feeling in my fingers and although the whole hand and wrist is stupid swollen/painful I can move them individually. All good signs the surgeon and I are hopeful about. Providing I don't overdo it and the wrist settles that side of things should be ok.
The upshot is that everything has gone as well as I could hoped for at this stage - so I am both very lucky and very grateful. Whatever happens I should be able to keep playing now 
Been signed off work for 2 weeks until I see the surgeon to get the humongous cast off to see if I can start some physio. We can then start to worry about what ligament/nerve damage has been done but I am very hopeful.
Once again - thanks for your thoughts
)2ndly. I'm ok - bit beaten up and sore - but I'm fine. Funny really, I have spent the last few days going from awake to sound asleep in seconds which is great mid-conversation.
Looks like my scaphoid is going to be fine - a screw is now in place. Nick - 2 at once!! How on Earth did you cope with that one!!
The problem with the disassociated wrist was more of an issue. Apparently I'd done a real number on this one. Fortunately nothing has been fused at this stage.
I had quite a violent reaction to the anesthetic so I was kept in hospital longer than anticipated but that was acceptable - the nurses were great
So great that a good friend who is a trainee nurse came round last night to make sure the rest of me was functioning ok So I still got full feeling in my fingers and although the whole hand and wrist is stupid swollen/painful I can move them individually. All good signs the surgeon and I are hopeful about. Providing I don't overdo it and the wrist settles that side of things should be ok.
The upshot is that everything has gone as well as I could hoped for at this stage - so I am both very lucky and very grateful.
Whatever happens I should be able to keep playing now Been signed off work for 2 weeks until I see the surgeon to get the humongous cast off to see if I can start some physio. We can then start to worry about what ligament/nerve damage has been done but I am very hopeful.
Once again - thanks for your thoughts
Damn right - that is one very sexy headless. I wasn't always a fan but I really am coming round to the headless look. If my fretless wasn't going to be a sister bass I'd be looking at a headless now.
PM with your membership number coming.
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Screensaver pics guys - I'm bored and need something to do here guys. BTW Howie has already suggested my pic on page 1 of this thread goes on
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