Anybody know of any cheap, lightweight SUV/truck ramps? I'm about to pull the trigger on a 10-space rack unit so that I don't have to carry two 4-space racks, but I will surely pull a muscle moving that thing around.

I can't help you.

I'm getting my tax refund real soon. Not a huge amount, but a bit over $500. I'm strongly considering finally buying my pro-styly amp with it. Probably the Twin Reverb. I can pick up a used one for 600-700.

[quote=FunkMetalBass;17994426]Anybody know of any cheap, lightweight SUV/truck ramps? I'm about to pull the trigger on a 10-space rack unit so that I don't have to carry two 4-space racks, but I will surely pull a muscle moving that thing around.[/quote]
Just build one...

Plywood+2x+woodglue/screws+holes=cheap, light ramp.

OR, just get two peices of 6-8"ish wide lumber and cut it so that it sits flush to the ground and will stay in the bed/trunk/whatever.

You can even be classy and tack some carpet on them!

[quote=PaulSimonon;17994772]Just build one...

Plywood+2x+woodglue/screws+holes=cheap, light ramp.

OR, just get two peices of 6-8"ish wide lumber and cut it so that it sits flush to the ground and will stay in the bed/trunk/whatever.

You can even be classy and tack some carpet on them![/quote]

This I have considered. I'll need to come up with a good design to allow it to curve over my bumper a bit. I drive an SUV and a straight ramp wont entirely do it.

Maybe you'd like one of those Gruv Gear carts.

Last night my band was having this really fun jam. I was mimicking everything that the drummer was doing rhythmically. It was a lot of fun (and difficult, but certainly not frustrating) just watching him and following all of his hits, pausing with him, etc.

stupid colossi, hah. this game grows increasingly frustrating ;<

I've been trying to find that SOTC in the preowned sections of all the major gaming shops here and it's nowhere to be found :(



Almost finished FFXIII. Kinda disappointed with the amount of content. It's like I've finished the story line, and then you just run around killing certain monsters as missions (about 65 or so missions). The last boss is a joke as well, it's the worse last boss:hardest boss in the game ratio I've ever seen.

[quote=FunkMetalBass;17994817]This I have considered. I'll need to come up with a good design to allow it to curve over my bumper a bit. I drive an SUV and a straight ramp wont entirely do it.[/quote]
It shouldn't be too hard. Just cut the board at the end and angle it so that it goes into the car level with the angle right after the end, and glue something downward to hold it in inside the car or tabs that fit down in the bumper or folding legs to hold it up.

Probably will want to cover the bottom with carpet or padding or something to keep them bumpers looking nice.

[QUOTE=Joelbassman;17996479]I've been trying to find that SOTC in the preowned sections of all the major gaming shops here and it's nowhere to be found :(



Almost finished FFXIII. Kinda disappointed with the amount of content. It's like I've finished the story line, and then you just run around killing certain monsters as missions (about 65 or so missions). The last boss is a joke as well, it's the worse last boss:hardest boss in the game ratio I've ever seen.[/QUOTE]

Keep looking man, it's worth it. I had to pay full price for it on eBay for a first hand copy well after it had been released. I lucked out with Ico though, I got a special edition copy second-hand for $10 at EB.

Yeah I've always wanted to play it since I saw Reign Over Me and Adam Sandler spent most of his day playing it.


Wait, Gaslight, you play video games? Aren't you a little too mature for that :p



I've been rocking Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 atm. It's actually pretty fun. I got a lolworthy 40 under par on a four day tournament today. But sometimes you can do very horribly, so it requires a little skill.

Anyone played Sonic Unleashed? It's sitting there waiting for me to play but I can't seem to find the inspiration for it.

hey guys

go listen to my band

[URL]http://www.myspace.com/rhinosaurusmusic[/URL]

[QUOTE=Joelbassman;17996653]Wait, Gaslight, you play video games? Aren't you a little too mature for that :p[/QUOTE]

Videogames are art man, as much as movies, books and music.

Who ever said I was too mature for anything? :lol:

I agree, they are just as valid as other artforms, I was just playing devils advocate lol.


:lol: I did! I figured you'd be too busy transcribing stuff by ear to take on big stone colossi.

When I'm not struggling to make money out of music or make any kinds of achievement to do with it, videogames are probably my favourite recreational activity that involves any interactivity from me.

I just got Red Dead Redemption yesterday, I can't wait to have some spare hours to spend on that one.

That looks pretty epic, let me know how it goes?

Yeah video games have kept me going over the years, the Final Fantasy series especially. I think my biggest musical influence is probably Uematsu's works.

I just wish I could afford an Xbox 360 too simply for Halo. Call be a bandwagon rider but that game is highly entertaining when playing with friends online or otherwise.

[QUOTE=gaslight;17996892]When I'm not struggling to make money out of music or make any kinds of achievement to do with it, videogames are probably my favourite recreational activity that involves any interactivity from me.

I just got Red Dead Redemption yesterday, I can't wait to have some spare hours to spend on that one.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I picked up RDR. Haven't had a lot of time to sink into it yet, but it's pretty sweet so far.

I did the first few little missions then spent ages hunting animals, explored a bit, then shot a guy who was shooting a guy, had to shoot some more guys, got shot by even more guys, decided not to save.

Haha, yeah. I accidentally shot my horse on one of the first missions. I was trying to line up another shot, and it walked in front of me. :lol: That was shortly before I discovered that I could skin horses, too.

Haha.

My conscience hasn't let me put a bullet in a horse yet.

I love being evil in games just for a bit though, so I'll probably go on a rampage sooner or later.

Living without the net in my new place is so calming but makes some things a lot more inconvenient than they need to be.

I know how you feel. Went for a spout without internet at the place before the one I'm in now and it was cool not needing it but getting new internet set up and finding a new place to live and finding bus schedules was a bitch.

I'm in the process of setting up new internet. I dislike the fact I have to pay Telstra to turn on my phone line even though the ISP is only going to come in and disconnect my phone service for naked DSL.

So, I want to put some lightweight tuners on my 8-string. I found these that weigh in at a feathery 40g each.
[url]http://ssl.bfit.jp/~jby/product_info.php?products_id=236[/url]

I don't know if I can warrant the price, though. Not at $289 + s/h.

hipshot ultralites?

actually, why would you make an 8 string without ultralites?

[quote=fatbandit;17999368]actually, why would you make an 8 string without ultralites?[/quote]

The ultralites don't come in a shiny gold, only a satin. The bass actually balances very well without it. But, if I can shave off a half-pound in just tuner weight, I figure I should. I'm going to switch out the concentric knobs for smaller ones too.

I will be putting ultralites on my Spector and Schecter, though. It's just going to cost me another $300 to do it.

Just watched nausicaa valley of the wind - ****ing awesome

i just wrote the funkiest bassline and drum beat ever. im making primus music i dont care what anyone says.

[quote=Gattsu347;18001037]i just wrote the funkiest bassline and drum beat ever. im making primus music i dont care what anyone says.[/quote]

Send it to me. I'm curious, dawg.

[QUOTE=Sablate McNuff;18001134]Send it to me. I'm curious, dawg.[/QUOTE]

i have the drum beat, i'll probably be hangin in the studio in a week or so when ill record the bass. you want the drumms??? just your basic kinda funk/rock compressed drums...

primus is cool

[quote=Raayl;18001179]primus is cool[/quote]

I agree. And when they tour with Gogol Bordello, it's even cooler.

Is it bad that I want to go to an Avenged Sevenfold concert just to see Mike Portnoy filling in on drums?

lol thats right that guy died too

hahahaha

[quote=Raayl;18001240]lol thats right that guy died too

hahahaha[/quote]

Yep.

I love that fill he did in "Almost Easy." It's just like a psychotic breakdown on drums. Makes me cream myself.

I just bought a Subdecay Noisebox. Oh god yes ^_^

[QUOTE=fatbandit;18001568]I just bought a Subdecay Noisebox. Oh god yes ^_^[/QUOTE]

I've been looking at these. Tell me all about it.

[QUOTE=FunkMetalBass;18001212]I agree. And when they tour with Gogol Bordello, it's even cooler.[/QUOTE]

I'm not sure if Gogol Bordello is playing the Toronto date, but I've already got my ticket. It's not until the end of July, but I am damn pumped.

[quote=Spaceman Spiff;18002212]I've been looking at these. Tell me all about it.[/quote]
i can't tell if that's sarcastic or not XD

either way, i don't see it as your kind of pedal D: you always seem like a no-frills kind of guy with effects. should turn up today, but I'm gigging so I won't get to try it for a little while yet.