What's up with the Italians?

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

Italians are obsessed with the relationship between form and function. It doesn't matter what it is, if it doesn't radiate beauty, you're only half way there.
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This is ... true !

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

Italians are a sensitive sort said, the 1/4 Italian about his wife.

This is truly a stupid comment (a little offensive I should say) ... what are you sensitive for in Ohio, @BOOG, which may be considered noteworthy, @BOOG ?

 

[Downunderwonder]

Italians are obsessed with the relationship between form and function. It doesn't matter what it is, if it doesn't radiate beauty, you're only half way there.
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No excuse to make the E shorter than the G.

 

[Hypercaffium]

Great memories of Roscioli pizza in Rome.

You were lucky to taste that. Roscioli's pizza is not something "mainstream" in Rome. It's a relatively small place, known mostly by people living in the area and afficionados who come there for the pizza and other deliciousness. I went to school near there so I know the place very well. Next time you come in Rome check for "Salumeria Volpetti", you'll be amazed. You should check "Frontoni" too.

 

[Jeff Scott]

You're making me hungry!!!

 

[BOOG]

This is truly a stupid comment (a little offensive I should say) ... what are you sensitive for in Ohio, @BOOG, which may be considered noteworthy, @BOOG ?

easy there tough guy
Part of my family is off the boat from Italy and my wife is 100% Italian.
Why would me stating I have an Italian family be offensive? Why would making a lighthearted comment about my family be offensive.
You seem a little hyper-sensitive, gumba.

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

easy there tough guy
Part of my family is off the boat from Italy and my wife is 100% Italian.
Why would me stating I have an Italian family be offensive? Why would making a lighthearted comment about my family be offensive.
You seem a little hyper-sensitive, gumba.

... being a little hyper-sensitive is a contradiction in English ... I didn’t know it was your family ... you clarified this now ... if you talk for yourself feel free to say what you want by stating, however, that you talk for yourself, otherwise wait for comments ... by the way, my wife is 100% Chinese but I am 100% Italian, although from the north of the country, and I’m sensitive about my wife in just the right amount ... GUMBA (= CUMPÀ in the correct version of the southern Italy dialect this word comes from) is not a word that belongs to the part of Italy I belong to ... I think you’ve got a lot of stereotypes in your mind concerning Italian people but I don’t know how much they do actually reflect the real composition of the Italian society ... anyway if so you are happy ...

 

[abarson]

You were lucky to taste that. Roscioli's pizza is not something "mainstream" in Rome. It's a relatively small place, known mostly by people living in the area and afficionados who come there for the pizza and other deliciousness. I went to school near there so I know the place very well. Next time you come in Rome check for "Salumeria Volpetti", you'll be amazed. You should check "Frontoni" too.

The other big discovery: mascarpone and caramelized fig gelato. And I swooned when the pretty young server said "stracciatella". Music to my ears, I asked her to repeat herself.

 

[BOOG]

... being a little hyper-sensitive is a contradiction in English ... I didn’t know it was your family ... you clarified this now ... if you talk for yourself feel free to say what you want by stating, however, that you talk for yourself, otherwise wait for comments ... by the way, my wife is 100% Chinese but I am 100% Italian, although from the north of the country, and I’m sensitive about my wife in just the right amount ... GUMBA (= CUMPÀ in the correct version of the southern Italy dialect this word comes from) is not a word that belongs to the part of Italy I belong to ... I think you’ve got a lot of stereotypes in your mind concerning Italian people but I don’t know how much they do actually reflect the real composition of the Italian society ... anyway if so you are happy ...

oh boy
have a nice day

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

Just to show to @BOOG and others who may be interested what Mr. DePiscopo still is at almost 70 years of age, check out this performance in Caravan alternating with Billy Cobham ... let’s say Cobham has seen better days as he’s old now but, all in all, what he does here reflects hiz previous history (rather flat funk/fusion drumming although Spectrum is a great album) ... DePiscopo’s drumming, on the other hand, is super percussive and rhythmically complex ... greatest drummer ever IMO and not because we come from the same country ... please check out his work with Mr. Daniele ...

 

[oZZma]

I think we all have stereotypes on countries we don't know very well... There's nothing wrong with it, it's even funny as long as you are aware they are stereotypes

For example I am very attached to my stereotypes on french people and I'll be very disappointed if they dont dress like this

With bread under their armpit and all.

 

[Boogie Woogie]

I think we all have stereotypes on countries we don't know very well... There's nothing wrong with it, it's even funny as long as you are aware they are stereotypes

For example I am very attached to my stereotypes on french people and I'll be very disappointed if they dont dress like this

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With bread under their armpit and all.

I've been in France and, yes..they are all dressed like that

 

[oZZma]

I've been in France and, yes..they are all dressed like that

 

[Ihaveshingles]

Given the QC issues of Markbass as of late, I’m pretty sure Italy’s involvement is lacking.
Jusayin

That’s because they’re getting their stuff made in China now… The smaller Italian companies are building them in house ,that’s the difference

 

[BOOG]

That’s because they’re getting their stuff made in China now… The smaller Italian companies are building them in house ,that’s the difference

Yep that was the implication. Is a shame and frustrating that a good company lets itself fall apart

 

[bklee]

I don’t think it’s specific to Bass amps.

The Italians can do the worst possible (bridge in Genoa, corruption, Berlusconi...) and the best possible (Forghieri, Eco, Piano, you name it).

But when it comes to harmony, beauty and emotion in art especially visual ones, there is no one, no one that can match them.

Only in Italy have I been taken aback by the beauty of a simple window frame fresco done by the local painter, just because eh...’è meglio!’.

Drop a Milanese Dottore in Wal-Mart, he’ll end up looking better than anybody else in Brooks Brothers.

As for the espresso, the best one I ever had was in a petrol station in Cuneo. A petrol station! Only in Italy...

...and don't forget the gelato.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

 

[David Sutkin]

Jorg Schroeder uses Italian speakers in his cabs and I can honestly say my 2) Schroeder 412 cabs @ 2400 watts each are the finest sounding cabs I’ve ever owned ...... and I own Mesa cabs, Ampeg cabs and Fearlesss cabs.

 

[BOOG]

They’re definitely doing things right over at Faital

 

[Chad Michael]

6 pages and not one mention of Ducati... I don't care what forum this is, none... pathetic