ugh. sore throat = not fun.

My work computer is logged in as one, my home computer as the other. The avatars should help to avoid confusion. I mean, I don't know anybody manly enough to have a sperm avatar (other than sr800). :lol:



ITT: I mind**** the **** out of some dude in Indiana.

My stomache has been off the hook and going crazy today. I've ingested bread and sprite in hopes of calming it, but it wont listen.

Yes.

I think I'm going to put together a bass from parts. I'm getting ready to start up a band with a friend of mine, and after playing for long bouts of time on my 6 string, I've realized that it's not really the kind of instrument I would want to play a 45-60 minute set with in a band environment. So I'm going to put together a nice, light P Bass.

My tax return should cover most of the parts.

I hope I get a half decent tax return this year.

Me too. It won't be as much as I got last year (just shy of $1300) because I didn't work as much this year, or pay as much tax, but it should still be $600-800.

Also, Dave: megaupload.com/?d=a07dgv1k (copy and paste into your browser)

That's the album I put up the cover art of the other day.

For $600, why not just buy a used P-Bass with a comfortable neck and upgrade electronics? I don't think you'll be able to put anything better together for that price.

On second thought, maybe Carvin DIY kit + electronics upgrade could be in that $600-$800 range.

[QUOTE=BenJammin;17127919]I've realized that it's not really the kind of instrument I would want to play a 45-60 minute set with in a band environment.[/QUOTE]

oops

[quote=Gattsu347;17128796]oops[/quote]

I have a custom 8-string that I have the same feelings toward. Fun to play, no way in hell would I try to wear that thing on stage for a gig.

Actually, if I move the strap button and use one of those Dual Slider straps, it may not feel so heavy and I might be able to stand with it.

Gotta wait for the setup and recessed straplocks though.

my return's gonna be like $900 this year.

i'm freakin excited.

i already received and spent my tax return...

I got back my $3800 tax return and put it mostly into savings and about $600 into PA gear.


I want to upgrade the pickups in my Schecter to an EMG 45DC-X in the neck and the 45CS-X in the bridge position. I'm also thinking about throwing an Aggy OBP-3 into it, but I'll wait and see how the pickups hold up. Anybody have comments or other suggestions as far as the upgrades are concerned?

I've never gotten a tax return. I guess I'll still need to wait until next year.

I haven't had a full year paying tax yet. I wish I got tax returns. Better yet, I wish they didn't tax me.

And you guys are all women. All 3 of my 7 strings have weighed about a stone each, and I play 3+ hour practices and energetic 45 minute sets with them strapped to me.

honestly, i wouldn't want to have anything heavier than my jazz.

[quote=fatbandit;17129316]I haven't had a full year paying tax yet. I wish I got tax returns. Better yet, I wish they didn't tax me.

And you guys are all women. All 3 of my 7 strings have weighed about a stone each, and I play 3+ hour practices and energetic 45 minute sets with them strapped to me.[/quote]

I don't know if I trust the strap locks to hold up under the weight of that thing. Maybe after I get those flush mount strap locks in and have it set up, I'll try it. It would be nice to actually play that at a show.

And you don't actually have to work a full year. Taxes are done on the fiscal year, so if you started in September '08, you still have to file your taxes this year for what you worked last year.

i can't stop coughing. this sucks.

it's been so long since i've been sick.

A big fat Capital H show is going down tomorrow. I couldn't be more excited.

Sweet. Good luck!

[QUOTE=Spaceman Spiff;17130032]A big fat Capital H show is going down tomorrow. I couldn't be more excited.[/QUOTE]

I could.

you could have a boner

[QUOTE=Sablate McNuff;17130199]Sweet. Good luck![/QUOTE]

Thanks, dawg.

Ben, I know what will get you excited. We're going to try to play a show in New Brunswick at some point because the bassist has tons of family out there in Bath. Like, his family pretty much makes up the entire town.

[QUOTE=Spaceman Spiff;17130692]Thanks, dawg.

Ben, I know what will get you excited. We're going to try to play a show in New Brunswick at some point because the bassist has tons of family out there in Bath. Like, his family pretty much makes up the entire town.[/QUOTE]

Bathurst, you mean?

What happened to the Video Games / movie forum?

it got moved to "community". go in there, you'll find it. :thumb:

[QUOTE=BenJammin;17130765]Bathurst, you mean?[/QUOTE]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bath,_New_Brunswick

Yes, Buzz Hargrove is a relative of his.

[quote=Spaceman Spiff;17131691]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bath,_New_Brunswick

Yes, Buzz Hargrove is a relative of his.[/quote]

OMG! Buzz Hargrove?!

That's almost like John Hargrave, creator of [url]http://www.zug.com[/url] .

sweet, new strings yo.