I keep meaning to try an acoustic and I have been looking at older Yamaha BB2, simply because it would an affordable birth year bass. I am finding some parallels with vintage watches, including my...
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I keep meaning to try an acoustic and I have been looking at older Yamaha BB2, simply because it would an affordable birth year bass. I am finding some parallels with vintage watches, including my...
Thanks Matt. I must confess to not having previously played anything in a music shop due to a lack of confidence, so I have been buying from YouTube comparison videos so far. My New Year’s...
I’ve never touched a Musicman, just Fender (Jazz, Precision and a 1990 JP combo special) and Hofner. I really need to spread my wings some day but right now I’m loving my Fender J. It plays so...
Thank you for the kind words of encouragement. I think I know what I need to do.
I would never have thought of getting lessons from a drummer. I actually know someone who may fit the bill, I just need to pluck the courage. There’s always a feeling of needing to be a bit better...
I’m a huge fan of Yousician and love playing along to the stock tracks. It can be a bit glitchy at times but overall it’s easy to use and motivates me to keep playing. Never tried the Fender app.
Thanks for the kind words. The app makes me look better than I really am but I will take the compliment:)
I will start looking around for a band and a teacher in the new year. Time to up my game.
If the link works, this is how I’ve been learning. The app is called “Yousician” and I really like the way the tabs are animated and it gives instant feedback on if you are hitting the right notes,...
I say just do it, life is too short! If you can’t manage the upright I would consider something with a vintage tone like a Hofner. I have a modern version McCartney’s Hofner and an early original...
I started at 54 so I agree it’s never too late. Just need to find that like minded soul who can see where I am on the spectrum and guide me.
I tried to learn tenor sax many years ago and had lessons but got bored playing nursery rhymes so I just played by ear. I find I can’t yet do that with the bass as the note layout is less intuitive...
I have picked up a few basses in the last year or so but I seem to gravitate to my 20 year old Fender US Jazz (I also have a Fender P and a couple Hofners I sometimes play). I have tried Scott’s Bass...
I have been learning bass for just over a year and absolutely loving it. Anyone else in here? I have reached a plateau with learning apps and just thinking about lessons but I know my learning style...
I had two of the round version and a few other variants but all now sadly sold on.
Thanks for welcome back chaps. Yes, I kept some of my favourites but also let some very nice watches go. I sold a Speedmaster 2915-1 to cover some of the moving costs and made the mistake of looking...
Thanks mate.
I still have a few watches. Tranny and mk2 Speedmasters, 16660 Seadweller and a few Seikos and others that turn up in drawers from time to time. Just last week I stumbled across a...
Hi Folks,
How are you doing? I’m not around much these days so I thought I would drop by G&D and see how things are.
A brief report on me. I sold most of my collection to raise funds towards a...
Mine too. The first album I played on a Walkman was Bat out of Hell. JS also wrote Total Eclipse Of The Heart I believe.
I bought the device about 3 years ago and it was pretty good. Used it on the car a couple times.
Another vote for Barbour. I have two of their Sapper jackets (one black one green) and I think they are great. I have heavy weight Belstaff which is very well made but I never wear it.
I’ve read that the real world MPG is nowhere near the official figs but we’re not too bothered as it will be rarely used. Possibly 3k miles per year. Mrs G wants one because of the cute factor and...
Oh well, it wouldn’t have been my choice but it’s what we are getting. Will have to see as it arrives next week!
Mrs G wants a car and has her eye on a Fiat 500 but she also says she wants an automatic. I’ve read that the Dualogic box can be jerky in such a small car and also that the Twinair (twin cylinder...
You may want to try Hickleys in Taunton Ben. I imagine they have the correct crimp tool.
Edit. I’ve just been reading the data sheet for the Anderson plug on the RS Components website and states...
This advice could save your life. Literally.