A big welcome to all AB visitors
A big welcome to all AB visitors whether you feel displaced or are just visiting. I hope you'll enjoy it here. With just a few more regulars I think this site will start to feel like a virtual home.
I want to say that I'm not abandonong AB myself. Like a number of others I'm adopting a wait and see attitude. Meanwhile, there's a lot of bass playing info here and some great people so here I am.
Please, any of you visiting, say hi on this thread. I want to let you all know that there's a great new feature here starting in April. We'll post a song without a bass track for everyone to download and record their own bass line. Then we can repost it and discuss the style, sound, recording techniques etc. Please feel free to pop in and participate. I think you'll enjoy it.
Definitly seems the site is
Definitly seems the site is starting to catch on a bit more over the last few days. Lets hope it keeps growing.
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Hey!
Just dropping in to check it out.
Dave
I saw you lurking there
I saw you lurking there Dave. It's great to see some familiar faces showing up.
I just got an e-mail from Commander Mander and he and Dags may join soon. He's just got a few things to sort out at home first.
Anyway feel free to post, browse, stir up trouble, whatever. LOL
LOL!! Haven't I stirred up
LOL!! Haven't I stirred up enough trouble on that other site Paul?....lol!
: )
Dave
Just seeing yer name stirs
Just seeing yer name stirs up trouble buddy.
Good seein' ya over here.
Hazz
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LMAO! I'll try to behave
LMAO! I'll try to behave myself Hazz, but I AIN'T making no promises.....hehehehe!
: )
Dave
That's Ok, we wouldn't try
That's Ok, we wouldn't try to hold you to them anyway. hahahaha
I just heard from Dags. He's doing better. Mamabear has changed his password so he can't get back on AB, not that he seems to be disposed toward that anyway. He's pretty pissed about the whole affair.
I've tried to get him to sign up here and drop in from time to time. Maybe he'll change his mind but for the moment he's staying off the net and concentrating on getting a band going. I can't blame him but I hope he'll find the time to drop in for a visit.
I also suggested Mamabear might consider popping in for a visit. I have tons of respect for her, she doesn't mince words.
Also talked to Vern via e-mail too. I'm hoping he'll drop in too after a bit. I wish some of the sanctimonious bikini haters could understand the hurt they cause in the name of 'hide female flesh'.
Sorry, that almost turned into a rant. :^)
Rant away Paul it doesn't
Rant away Paul it doesn't bother me a bit. That whole thing just got WAY out of hand! I didn't realize I was on "The Bible Belt Bass Site".... well now we know....LOL!
: )
Dave
I guess there was always an
I guess there was always an undercurrent of religion present. I can tolerate that as long as it doesn't become intolerance. Unfortunately that's exactly what happened. I never was much for following other peoples rules. Just ask the police in the various places I've lived. LOL
Petty stuff of course, I don't want to give the wrong impression.
Re: I guess there was always an
[quote=Paul Warren]I guess there was always an undercurrent of religion present. I can tolerate that as long as it doesn't become intolerance. Unfortunately that's exactly what happened. I never was much for following other peoples rules. Just ask the police in the various places I've lived. LOL
Petty stuff of course, I don't want to give the wrong impression.[/quote]
Paul, I have always found you to be a clever, funny and decent guy. I have been a member of Wheats site since it began and like it here. I disagree with your statement about the undercurrent of religion. Many of us play in bands that rock in a Church setting. Being a Christian is not synonymous with intolerance. However, posting things designed to hurt people like Mr. Finn's recent post on AB is intolerance.
If my Christian belief somehow now makes me an unwanted member of Bassplaying.com, I will leave.
There is a lot more about me than my Christian faith. I have a lot to offer and a keen sense of humor. I also play bass rather well with 35 years of experience.
So, I'll pop in and see if BP has become intolerant of Christians... if not, I'll put your statement behind me and stay... if so, I can go elsewhere.
Paul, you seem like two different people to me right now. I hope I am mistaken.
Pete
I believe Paul is referring
I believe Paul is referring to AB when he says "I guess there was always an undercurrent of religion present."
and although some of ya'll play the type of music you do, there is no underlying current here other then to have a bit of fun and help folks out with their playing. Well, I guess that IS the current, flow and undertow here. :^)
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I'm Good
Hey Haz... I'm good. I somethings react to things when in hindsight I think I good have handled them better. This Rob character on AB sent me a PM that took a real potshot at me being "religious folk" and I took pretty personally. i almost sent his PM to the AB boards so others could see what this guy was like. I have "Christian" on AB because I play that music a few times a month. My real interest is in music that has phenomenal guitar work. I always put videos on my AB page, and they are always guitar driven... never genre driven.
So, I'm cool.
Pete
Oh yeah, one more thing, yer
Oh yeah, one more thing, yer always welcome here Pete. Be you Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Taoist, Pagan, etc. etc. etc. This is a Music site and most all religions have some sort of music so it is a common denominator that we all can chat up.
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Hi Pete. I'm afraid my post
Hi Pete. I'm afraid my post isn't as clear as it could have been. What I meant by 'under current of religion' was there is a fair size contingent of Christians on AB and that the religious beliefs show up at times. But I certainly didn't mean in any way that that was bad. I have no problem respecting any faith.
There is a VERY small group of ABers, though, that seem to feel their faith and morality should apply to everyone. My reference to intolerance was directed at this VERY small group.
It's difficult to say what I mean any better than that. I do feel slightly alienated from AB because of that small group who can't accept my beliefs and morality as I accept theirs. I know I'm not alone in this either.
I'm sorry if I gave the wrong impression Pete. That's the limitation of language and my imperfect command of it.
Sorry Paul
Paul, as I've mentioned in other posts I was being pretty thin-skinned based of a PM I received on AB from Rob Finn where he attacked me personally because I show "Christian" on my AB page.
Being Christian is part of who I am, but I'm many other things and I let that guy get to me. I thought I sensed something here that in afterthought was an over reaction on my part.
One thing I am is a Bass Player and I play all kinds of stuff. I also like bass players, that's why I frequent bass forums.
I'm good and have no problems with anyone here.
Pete
I understand Pete. I could
I understand Pete. I could have been clearer myself. So how are you. Everything going Ok? Are you thinking of participating in the BASSiaB recording project? We'd be happy to have you involved.
That's "BassIAB" (not "BASSiab")
Just a point of clarification: the abbreviation for this second iteration of the thing formerly known as the "BP Recording Project" should be spelled "BassIAB" (short for "Bass-In-A-Box") and not "BASSiab." If it were the latter, what would "BASS" stand for? And what is an "iab"?
Cheers,
Wheat
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Re: That's "BassIAB" (not "BASSiab")
[quote=wheat]If it were the latter, what would "BASS" stand for?[/quote]
(B)ad (A)ss (S)tring (S)lappers
LOL. Band-in-a-Box is usually abbreviated BiaB so I thought ours was BASSiaB. However, I don't mind which way we do it. I'll try to remember BassIAB.
Re: That's "BassIAB" (not "BASSiab")
[quote=Paul Warren]Band-in-a-Box is usually abbreviated BiaB so I thought ours was BASSiaB.[/quote]
One more reason to keep some distance between the two. I don't want a cease and desist order from the fine folks at PG Music, manufacturers of Band-in-a-Box. :)
Thanks, Paul.
Wheat
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Not Sure Yet
Are you thinking of participating in the BASSiaB recording project?
I'll have to read through everything first. I did listen to you, Hazz, Wheat and Bo and the MySpace page. Cool stuff.
Pete
Thanks Pete. Here's the
Thanks Pete. Here's the lowdown on the BassIAB project. Listen to the samples and vote for your favorite. There'll be a poll soon. When we have decided on a tune I'll properly mix it, jazz it up if necessary, add a soloist etc. and then I'll post it without a bass line.
You download it and import the mp3 into a DAW of your choice (I use Audacity). Compose and record your own bass line to the song and output a complete mp3. Then post it back and we can all listen and comment on the style, recording techniques, FX, etc.
It's fun and I personally learned a lot from the last one. It really helped me.
I hope you can participate. The more the merrier.
Thanks, Pete. You should
Thanks, Pete. You should join us this time. It's fun and it's a learning experience, all the way around.
Wheat
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Words, words, words.
I don't think that's what Paul meant, Pete. I think he was talking about a certain sub-group of highly intolerant folks on that site who happen to be Christians. They could be Buddhists or Muslims or whatever. They happen to self-identify as Christians.
But even if Paul meant Christians in general, he still certainly didn't mean you in particular. You're a nice guy Pete. I can't really imagine anyone having a problem with you. And I'm glad you feel at home here. And I think everyone keeps it really friendly around here. I doubt we'll have any trouble on this topic.
wheat
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Absolutely right Wheat,
Absolutely right Wheat, that's exactly what I meant. Thanks. Normally I resonably good with words but sometimes I get brain lock. : (
Hey Pete.
Pete,
Here's what I beleive when it comes to religion:
I believe in you right to believe in whatever it is that you beleive in.
That's how I honestly feel. I don't have anything against the Christian or the Atheist. I have one of each playing in my band. I think you're a great guy Pete, and it doesn't matter to me what you worship. I know for a fact Paul meant NOTHING to be dirrected towards you, or Christians in general.
Dave
Thanks Dave. I really didn't
Thanks Dave. I really didn't say it very well in the above post. : (
Sorry Dave
Hey Dave... Forgive my over-reaction here on BP. I've been thin-skinned for a few days because I let an idiot on AB get to me. Anyhow, I hope there's no harm done. My current musical outlet is Christian Rock. However, I have gone on three auditions over the past couple of months and was asked to join each band. I joined the first because the bass player was very sick and they were a really tight band. He got better and I was out.
The other two were OK but and I liked the music they were playing, but personalities... and vocals, caused me to say thanks, but no thanks.
If I were in a rock band, or a blues band, my AB genre would have been something else.
Well, I'm rambling... hope we're still cool.
Pete
Re: Sorry Dave
[quote=Pete Wallace]I've been thin-skinned for a few days because I let an idiot on AB get to me. [/quote]
One more reason to hang out here instead. We don't even have a village idiot yet. Well, maybe Hazz :) But he's good natured and doesn't bite unless provoked.
Wheat
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Re: Sorry Dave
[quote=wheat]One more reason to hang out here instead. We don't even have a village idiot yet. Well, maybe Hazz :) But he's good natured and doesn't bite unless provoked.
Wheat
[/quote]
Hey now, I resemble that remark. ;^) Although I almost had two shutouts last night in the two games I played until I got cocky. ;^p
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Wot no village idiot?
I'll chuff off and see where old Vern is. lol
dags
dags
We're TOTALLY cool!
Pete,
We are ABSOLUTELY still cool. Don't even give it a second thought. Nothing to be forgiven for. I meant no harm either by earlier comments.
Rock On Bro!
Dave
Re: Rant away Paul it doesn't
[quote=Dave Magaro]Rant away Paul it doesn't bother me a bit. That whole thing just got WAY out of hand! I didn't realize I was on "The Bible Belt Bass Site".... well now we know....LOL!
: )
Dave[/quote]
Wow Dave... you have been one of the folks at AB I have always enjoyed. Bible Belt Bass Site?
I show Genre as "Christian" because that is my musical outlet... is doesn't make me anything weird. Being a Christian is one facet of my life and does not make me a Bible Belt Bass Player... although I do live in the bible belt :)
I hope the references I site are not seriously the way people on BP feel.
Pete
Re: That's Ok, we wouldn't try
[quote=Paul Warren]the sanctimonious bikini haters[/quote]
Excellent. I'm always reminded of Zappa's "mothers of prevention." Thanks for contacting folks. We'll see more of them here. Word has clearly gotten out. New accounts are way up at the moment, as is traffic in the forums.
Wheat
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Yeah, I had more posts to
Yeah, I had more posts to read here than on 'that other site' tonight.
Cool, baby. Cool. wheat
Cool, baby. Cool.
wheat
bassplaying.com
VERY WISE not making
VERY WISE not making promises that may be hard to keep Dave. lol
Nothing much wrong with you buddy!!
dags
dags
I'm an idiot in comparison
I'm an idiot in comparison to you Dags... Maybe someday when I am aproaching 100 I'll get caught up with you....hehehehe!
: )
Dave
Dave, I need some info on
Dave,
I need some info on what Griz charged for that strap. I know it's probably rude to ask, but my cuz is a huge Steelers fan and I'd like to have Griz make one so I can hook him up this coming Christmas or the next.
Thanks, and it's good to see you here.
BoH
Bo
You don't love me, you just love my FINGERSTYLE!
Peavey T40; SX/Squier P-bass; Spector Legend 5
Roland Bass 30 Cube
Grizman Leathers Steeler Strap
BoH,
Griz TRIES to keep his straps priced around $100. It depends on how complex it is. But, that's what he shoots for. I couldn't be happier with mine. He really did an OUTSTANDING job on it. Contact him and he'll give you a price and toss ideas around.
Dave
Please allow me to stick my oar in
Hi BoH,
I know you didn't ask me, but I guess the more info you have at your fingertips the better.
Griz made 2 straps for myself and the missus [Ol' Mamabear] and we were thrilled with the result. Excellent workmanship and materials. One of my students Liz has also just received hers in the last week or so, she brought it to her lesson specialy to show me -another great strap. She ordered hers after seeing the quality of mine. Cost - varies a little I believe, but averages around $100. Dearer than in a shop, but many, many times better quality than I've seen in any shop, and tailor made to your measurements, adjustable, pick pocket,complete with strap locks! YOU design it along with Griz.
I have seen 3 of them in person and I would thoroughly recommend Grizman straps. The man is a true craftsman.
Again sorry to butt in , but just had to! Buy with confidence.
dags
dags
You are always welcome to
You are always welcome to butt in.
Feeling better?
BoH
Bo
You don't love me, you just love my FINGERSTYLE!
Peavey T40; SX/Squier P-bass; Spector Legend 5
Roland Bass 30 Cube
Feeling better? yes thanks.
Feeling better? yes thanks. Ticker will now always behave erratically [not erotically unfortunately] but seems to be controlled. I FEEL good, and will live to do my skydive on my 80th if it kills me!
dags
dags
Good to see you, Dave. Wheat
Good to see you, Dave.
Wheat
bassplaying.com
Thanks Wheat
Thank you Wheat..... so THIS is where you got to.
Yeah, man. I've gotten so
Yeah, man. I've gotten so busy with this site that I only hit AB once in a very blue moon. I want to bring the party here. We have more liberal house rules (and the drinks are stronger). Glad you're around.
Wheat
bassplaying.com
Yo, all! Nice to have this
Yo, all!
Nice to have this option. Thanks Wheat!
My pleasure, David. Thanks
My pleasure, David. Thanks for signing up and helping make it happen. Stick around; you'll like it.
Wheat
bassplaying.com
I'm really happy to have
I'm really happy to have this option as well. You just never know when you might need it. Good to have you drop in David.
Howdy guys! -Ann-
Howdy guys!
-Ann-
Hi Ann. Nice to have you
Hi Ann. Nice to have you drop in.
Welcome aboard
Welcome aboard Ann.
Hazz
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Welcome to the site,
Welcome to the site, Ann!
Wheat
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Hi There!
Hello all. Nice to see some familiar names. I've been off AB for almost a week (I think). Been a nice break. My darling wife is getting me a custom strap for ol'Bob from Griz for my 40th B-day. Cheers ; )
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Good seein' ya hear. So when
Good seein' ya hear. So when does the big 40 actually hit ya or did it already?
Since the Mrs is getting you the strap I assume it is one to keep you in line and not for yer bass? ;^]
Hazz
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40
Ug! 14 more days! Nah, the strap is for the bass.......she's got a badass frying pan to keep me in line. ; )
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That was a very funny reply
That was a very funny reply up till this point then it was mildly humorous ;^)
Ug! 14 more days! Nah, the strap is for the bass.......she's got a badass . . .
Hazz
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You forgot to use your close
You forgot to use your close italics tag, Hazz...
'Ya big dummy!!! You had the whole page italicized!! No worries, I fixed it!! Whooop!
Hahahahahahahahaha!
Just playin' with 'ya, bro! I'm in a harassing mood tonight. Please feel free to respond in kind! :) THings are much too serious around here.
BoH
Bo
You don't love me, you just love my FINGERSTYLE!
Peavey T40; SX/Squier P-bass; Spector Legend 5
Roland Bass 30 Cube
Seriously....
Bo, your giving advise on html? Brother you couldn't even spell HTML! hehehe
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I thought it was spelled
I thought it was spelled aaaach teee em el . . . huh? the things you learn every day.
Hazz
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Oh yeah? Well you're ugly
Oh yeah? Well you're ugly and your feet don't match! Here's some nipples for 'ya...
BoH
Bo
You don't love me, you just love my FINGERSTYLE!
Peavey T40; SX/Squier P-bass; Spector Legend 5
Roland Bass 30 Cube
Nipples?
just one word [as an ex AB'er]
...LOL!
dags
dags
No worries Bo. I am a firm
No worries Bo. I am a firm believer that if some one slaps yer check then you slap both of theirs. :^]
Hazz
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I pick my nose in your
I pick my nose in your general direction! Booyah!
BoH
Bo
You don't love me, you just love my FINGERSTYLE!
Peavey T40; SX/Squier P-bass; Spector Legend 5
Roland Bass 30 Cube
BAH!
May the fleas from 1000 camels infest your armpits!
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Oh yeah!?!?
Oh yeah!?!? Well...well...oh, nevermind...
BoH
Bo
You don't love me, you just love my FINGERSTYLE!
Peavey T40; SX/Squier P-bass; Spector Legend 5
Roland Bass 30 Cube
Thats alright. I can use the
Thats alright. I can use the protein. ;^]
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*fart* BoH
*fart*
BoH
Bo
You don't love me, you just love my FINGERSTYLE!
Peavey T40; SX/Squier P-bass; Spector Legend 5
Roland Bass 30 Cube
I never thought a smell
I never thought a smell could be powerful enough to travel through cyberspace. ;^]
Hazz
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Smell-O-Net
Presenting the new scratch and sniff monitor!
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I just ate two Jack in the
I just ate two Jack in the Box Monster Tacos too, so something much better is brewing down south right now! My wife will kick me out of bed later.
BoH
Bo
You don't love me, you just love my FINGERSTYLE!
Peavey T40; SX/Squier P-bass; Spector Legend 5
Roland Bass 30 Cube
Poor Wife
Dutch oven time, eh? hehe
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From the Dutch oven to the
From the Dutch oven to the dog house! Bo relocates...film at eleven!
BoH
Bo
You don't love me, you just love my FINGERSTYLE!
Peavey T40; SX/Squier P-bass; Spector Legend 5
Roland Bass 30 Cube
Ya might want to toss in
Ya might want to toss in some salad with cabbage and brusselsprouts chased with a beer or two to give it the full effect.
Hazz
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**gasp**
**gasp**
Welcome, Brian! Forty is
Welcome, Brian! Forty is creeping up on me. I turn 37 this year (say it ain't so!). Congrats on the strap.
Wheat
bassplaying.com
Great Site
Thanks for the welcome Wheat. Nice to be here. (At my age it's nice to be anywhere!)
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Happy 40th Brian.
Happy 40th Brian.
40 Yuk
Thanks Paul!
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Welcome to the 40 club
Happy 40th Brian! That's one you just HAVE to celebrate with a big bash! You have to post pics of the strap for Bob, I would love to see it, as Bob has my favorite artwork of any bass anywhere.
Dave
Will Post
No problem. As soon as I get it I'll post it.
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Ola :)
Just taking a peek around
:)
Peace Ed
Peek all ya want. We have
Peek all ya want. We have nothin' to hide. Well, most of us. :^)
Hazz
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