"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:59:22 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I
was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?

I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour?

Not what I asked - what do you think?

I'm just thinking of getting something a little easier to play.

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.


Kelly has a good reputation, and for acoustic instruments, Fishman
electronics are highly regarded. But, there's one thing to consider with
acoustic basses, and it's true regardless of the brand: When you're playing
alone, it'll sound plenty loud to you, even without an amp. It's an
illusion. It won't hold its own against other instruments, except maybe a
flute. Bass needs more power to go anywhere significant.

This won't be a problem for practicing alone, but if you ever expect to play
with other people, you'll need an amplifier. I see a lot of these in use,
especially with acoustic or upright bassists:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gallien-...84-i1145823.gc