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Stolen bass... Today I was given some old gear from a coworker who sold his house and is abandoning his studio. Among it is a hand built precision from the Netherlands. I had never heard of the builder so I searched google and found the man's Facebook page. I noticed he had 2 mutual friends. Posted him photo's of the bass asking if it is from his hand and it was indeed. I had also posted 3 pics of it on FB, stating I was handed this bass and I did not know the brand. It did not take long for the rightful owner to recognize his custom made bass which had been stolen from his rehearsal room more then 25 years ago! He showed me pics to prove it, and some social media posts from 2017 of him searching for his lost treasure. Today, I found him his bass and soon as I noticed it is his, I rang him up and gave him my address. Tomorrow he will pick it up. That will be quite a moment for sure! Happy days.

Moving production to the UK! Scary stuff. But Very exciting. Meeting with Retrovibe at our premises to plan out new production facilities and workshop.

Started new job at Bass Gear Magazine October — Product Video Reviewer and Columnist 10/26/2021 The Bass Gear Low Down #45 "We are so thrilled to welcome long-time friend Dan Veall to the Bass Gear Magazine team. Dan will be joining us on a regular basis...." - Tom Bowlus https://www.facebook.com/dan.veall/posts/2886319634965407?notif_id=1635330337347733&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif

FINALLY got Thea back. Collected her at 10 this morning. Fast asleep on her bed.

Just completed an overseas sale. Lots of extra issues now post-brexit of course but what I wanted to mention was the inclusion of an Apple AirTag. For £29 we were able to keep an eye on the progress of the bass as it left the Country, got held at customs (very helpful because the courrier tracking suggested it was being delivered at the time), and then tracking in the destination country all the way to it's new home. Clearly a few quid extra cost but for a higher value transaction a lot of added piece of mind!!!

Oh my god oh my god oh my god... Billy Sheehan 'liked' my Facebook comment. You can take me now. Life is complete.

11yrs cancer free today! Rock on!

Scientists: We're going to send an unmanned spacecraft on a 7 month 120 million mile journey, where we will land a vehicle in a precise place on another planet to spend 2 years making detailed studies. Public: Wow, that's amazing! I can't even begin to comprehend how you'd do that. Scientists: Also, if you wear a simple piece of cloth ply over your face, like surgeons do every day, you can keep from spreading a nasty virus to other people. Public: Oh f*** off, you know nothing.

20 week scan last Friday - it's a Teeb-boy!

Merry Christmas everyone! I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate all that you do and are in the world of bass. I love this community and am raising a glass to the lot of ya! Have a safe, peaceful and happy break, however and whatever you are celebrating. Big ole love! Dooooooood!

Getting married TODAY 🥰😁

Nearly all of the back issues of Guitar Interactive Magazine are available for FREE to read covering over 300 HD Bass video reviews I have recorded. https://www.guitarinteractivemagazine.com/issues/

Ladies and gents, my beautiful granddaughter Ellie. Born at 03:15 yesterday.

I am very proud to say I am now an endorsee for Aguilar Amplification! A huge thank you specifically to Pete from their UK distribution Barnes & Mullins!

Whilst cleaning my teeth this morning with an electric toothbrush I found I could do a passable facsimilie of 'Livin On A Prayer'. I may have dribbled toothpasty spit down my front but consider it a small price to pay. That is all.

If I ever take my car to mainland Europe again, I am definitely getting one of these.

I've been out of work with stress for a couple of years. Had a job interview earlier today - just had a message to say they were very impressed and asked if I can start next Monday. Now what can I spend that money on???

9 years cancer free today! Rock on!

Gail Ann Dorsey is one of the nicest people I've ever talked to. She even showed me Marilyn. What an incredible honour to have her on my podcast.

Ska band's gig next Saturday is at a Conservative Club. Hmm, well a payday's a payday I suppose. Anyway... I've bought a special shirt for the occasion.

Guy Pratt is attending the South East Bass Bash this year! 😊

Unbelievably, another Basschatter has just accused me of plagiarism. His words, not mine.

Been transcribing my average fretless lines, so one day I can publish my meh mwahs.

“Today I choose to live with gratitude for the love that fills my heart, the peace that rests within my spirit, and the voice of hope that says all things are possible.” – Anonymous

I've recently started recording all my own review videos for Bass Gear Magazine based in Ohio. Yes, I still write for Bass Player Magazine as I have been every month for the last (nearly) two and a half years, but I would love for you to follow this magazine and YouTube channel too! https://www.bassgearmag.com https://www.youtube.com/c/BassGearMagazine/videos It does mean that I've not been posting to my own channel, but would really appreciate a follow there too, please!! https://www.youtube.com/c/DanVeallBassist I want to produce the best videos I can, so I'll be keeping an eye on threads like these to improve my content!

... and I have a job. Pending written confirmation, at least.

I HAD A WIN ON THE EURO LOTTERY!!!! 😀😀 £2.80 😐

Yesterday the COV002 trial 'unblinded' me -- i.e. I was told whether I'd been in the vaccine group or the control group. Turns out I had the vaccine. Still no long-term side effects to report. Apart from growing the flippers, and the extra head.

After months of mucking about on guitar because it was more interesting, I picked up one of my basses this evening and played. It was so much more satisfying. I'll always be a bass player.

To misquote an advertising slogan from a few years ago. The future is bright, the future is not orange.

The record company are putting our album out next month. I played bass and co-produced it. Just a shame we can't tour it! https://www.bucketfullofbrains.net/news/richard-davies-the-dissidents-debut-album-human-traffic-to-be-released-on-june-12th/

So about last Thursday night’s gigs at @diyspace4london I took the bass out for a ride... many photos by the amazing theatrical photographer: Rah Petherbridge. This one shows off the punk bassist in her element. Angry and monochrome.

The Total Watts bit on my profile now says "69 Excellent" which isn't in the least bit funny.

Just won a Shergold Telstar bass via an Instagram competition. Lovely! 🤩

Thank you everyone! Together we raised £8,560 which, with the non JG donation of £35, amounts to a grand total of £8,595. Most of the funds are already with Andy and the balance will be with him in the next few days. Here's to Iris 🥰

Daughter's wedding on Saturday. Speech written, proof-read and practised. Suit collected from cleaners. Car getting valeted tomorrow. Fingers crossed for the weather.

Just scored a Spector Q4 on eBay for £102. Result.

I've done a bit of a rambling post on the cost of making stuff in the UK. If you fancy reading me being tedious... it's here :

Happy Xmas, peoples of Basschat. 🎅🎄🎉

A few Gins later she said “you can buy that Sire [V7] thing you’re looking at” - in the bag before the hangover remorse kicks in. Incoming LPB/maple V7 4 sometime in Oct 😉

I love the thumbnails in the Marketplace post titles ... Gonna make it even more difficult for my wallet to keep hold of it's contents! 😍

It's just been announced that my band Black Atlas will be playing Bloodstock this year on the new blood stage! I can't wait!

The End of Days haz arrived. Teeblet-boy arrived in the World yesterday. Be afraid, be very afraid!

Booked myself in for my first ever bass lessons Despite having played for nearly a decade, being able to read music and stuff, I feel weak and plateau'ed - no idea what to expect from lessons but hopefully some guidance!

Great quote this morning from Mark Hamill: "That debate was the worst thing I've ever seen, and I was in the Star Wars Holiday Special."

Moollon in the house

Twenty years TODAY since my last ever cigarette. A real milestone. The 90s always saw me onstage with a cigarette, smoking in the studio or in rehearsal. 100% willpower and positive mental attitude.

is there any way the mods can block me from looking at the for sale forums? i think i have a problem

Just had my 1st unrequested slap bass demo in at least 20yrs, when asking to try a bass in Dawsons. For the record, I've not missed those!

Just played my EUB for over an hour without any discomfort (not the cleanest playing, but small steps). I must be getting used to it.