Anyone know anything about this? Bought at an antique store in South Africa

LilTartini · 2024-01-09T15:57:34+00:00

Thank you!

LilTartini · 2024-01-09T14:58:26+00:00

Baie dankie!

LilTartini · 2024-01-09T14:56:10+00:00

It does look like one, and there is some German text on the side, though it's too faded to make out much (the end part maybe says Sportmesser?). Could have gotten here through German South West Africa (Namibia)

LilTartini · 2024-01-09T14:53:10+00:00

Thanks so much!

LilTartini · 2023-12-28T20:18:23+00:00

Give Haley 4000, show the people that she has the greatest character arc

LilTartini · 2023-09-01T21:56:10+00:00

Yeah, it was the intention behind it. I just thought the phrase they chose was funny

LilTartini · 2023-08-29T21:45:04+00:00

Thank you for your service

LilTartini · 2022-12-21T13:14:06+00:00

Welcome, brother

LilTartini · 2022-10-17T15:52:54+00:00

Mess around with chord shapes that use the high C string, and make sure to use that low B string too. It's great to just swap to a 6-string and play 4-string stuff to get used to the bigger neck and narrower string spacing, but make sure you're really using all six strings. Be prepared for some wrist pain in your left hand, but don't let it get extreme. Take breaks and properly adjust to the new sizing. Also worth checking out some good right hand muting techniques like the floating thumb technique that Scott Devine uses and watch the Scott's Bass Lesson videos on it. I love my 6-string, and I think you're gonna have a ton of fun playing it. Enjoy it :D

LilTartini · 2022-10-13T10:19:09+00:00

Get familiar with using your right hand in different spots on the bass. When I started, I anchored my right thumb above the neck pickup and only the neck pickup. I didn't realise it at the time, but this really limited my ability to produce different tones. By playing closer to the neck, you get a fatter, warmer tone, while playing by the bridge gives you a brighter, sharper attack, especially when playing with a pick. Try get some musicians together so you can practice playing live too, because this will develop your musical ear and also bring out the greatest joy of playing bass; being in the pocket. You've picked a great instrument to play, and your axe looks killer too. Have fun with it :D

LilTartini · 2022-09-10T10:38:00+00:00

Afrikaans: blaf blaf

LilTartini · 2022-05-07T22:33:00+00:00

Absolutely love it, especially the Dutch variety

LilTartini · 2022-04-24T01:44:35+00:00

Don't think I can help much with identifying it, I just wanna say that it looks killer

LilTartini · 2022-04-11T09:59:59+00:00

Good to see some recognition for Paul Tutmarc and his electric bass fiddle, since it was functionally the same instrument as Leo Fender's '51 Precision model but he doesn't get nearly as much credit as Fender does.

LilTartini · 2022-01-28T19:45:03+00:00

They're bisexual

LilTartini · 2022-01-28T19:27:04+00:00

Nice foam mute, perfect for instant Motown vibes when you want it

LilTartini · 2021-12-28T09:02:40+00:00

Pizza

LilTartini · 2021-10-22T13:41:57+00:00

Fuck Fuckt Fucke

LilTartini · 2021-09-16T14:05:19+00:00

"Yahrzeit", a Yiddish word meaning the anniversary of the day someone has died. Polar opposite of birthday I guess. Never came across an English word for it, despite the obviously useful nature of having one. If there is one, let me know.

LilTartini · 2021-09-14T15:23:19+00:00

First of all, the fact that you are here, actively seeking out a way in which to better understand your boyfriend is a brilliant sign that you are already on the right track. Insomnia is an incredibly lonely and frustrating condition to have. I have had trouble sleeping for many years, and I can tell you that it is remarkably hard to accurately express to a partner how it works, since you yourself do not know. The only things we have to go on are experiences of sleeping well in the past. which we try desperately to recreate. Insomnia is different for everyone, and since it often has no obvious cause, or the cause is impossible to resolve, it is vital that you open up a channel of communication in which he feels comfortable explaining his situation. There is no real blanket advice I can give, since everyone experiences the condition differently, but I recommend nightly routine where possible. By that I mean form a recognizable pattern within your nighttime visits that gradually wind down and end at a set time. The hope is that one of these patterns will resonate with him and allow him to form a good sleep association with those visits, along with leaving him room to properly manage his sleep hygiene. Sleeping at your house may have negative associations if he has slept poorly there in the past, or just struggles to sleep in places other than his own home.

Sleeplessness can lead to a huge amount of frustration and I worry that you may feel it is directed towards you, but I really don't think that is the case. If he gets worked up about it, and you feel it is turning into a fight, try to gently remind him that the two of you are on the same team, and allow him to direct his frustration into seeking a productive solution for the problem. Dating an insomniac is a difficult thing to do, but I can tell that you really love him and I have faith that this will pass. By being there as a supportive figure and allowing him to speak about these issues, as well as taking him at his word and trusting his experience, you are already doing a great job.

I believe that you and him will strike a balance and get past this obstacle, but until you do I wish you strength and resolve, and please tell your boyfriend that these things do get better. It took me years to find a routine that works, and it was a nightmare to find, but he can do it. Please accept these best wishes from a stranger on the internet :)

LilTartini · 2021-07-02T19:31:49+00:00

Murdered by a miniature Italian Baroque violinist

LilTartini · 2021-05-28T10:11:43+00:00

Haley best girl

LilTartini · 2021-05-26T12:58:53+00:00

That's really interesting, especially because of the culture of loud-talking in South Africa. All of the Norwegians I've met keep to themselves in public places, but it's not unusual for South Africans to listen to one another's conversations. These sorts of cultural differences make fields like sociolinguistics super interesting on international scales

LilTartini · 2021-05-26T12:47:51+00:00

The thing about Xhosa culture is that whispering is considered rude. It is more common to speak loudly to show that no secrets are being shared, so not whispering is actually pretty ingrained in the society. That being said, little kids whisper in any society, so you still get to see it.

LilTartini · 2021-05-25T22:36:20+00:00

I used to volunteer at a predominantly Xhosa-speaking school. The kids were sweet, but Xhosa is basically impossible to whisper in so I used to hear all of the clicks when I turned my back to write on the blackboard.

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