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After a mad busy weekend I’ve finally got a couple of mins to put fingers to keyboard…. It was another fantastic SE BassBash wasn’t it?! Great people & venue, lovely coffee and pastries (thanks Mrs Hamster!)… and lots of fantastic gear Due to running around sorting stuff, picking up Richard Searle from Surbiton station, doing the identify-the-bass test etc I didn’t get to properly try or hear as many basses as I would have liked but that was still more than Hamster (Colin) was able to do as he basically ended up manning the front desk for most of the day! So, let’s have some huge appreciation to Colin for his dedication! Gear-wise my personal highlights were FrankBlack's 'Rob Allen Mouse' (stunning) and Jabba-the-gut's delano loaded bass – played & sounded gorgeous during the identify-the-bass test! Re: the test – you’ll all be pleased to know that having played the ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ riff some 30 times in half an hour I think I’m getting the hang of it and should have it mastered for another bass test next year! Lol!! Richard Searle (Corduroy) was a complete star. Track problems on SWTrains meant it took him 3 hours to get from SE London to the bash….. and probably the same to get back home - but he did it in the full spirit of our bassist brethren without complaint or request for compensation. His hugely entertaining talk and some filthy funky basslines made it all worthwhile I’m sure we can all agree?! Finally, I’d like to extend big personal thanks to Silverfoxnik (Nik), Hamster (Colin), NancyJohnson (Paul), Silvia Bluejay (Sylvia) and others who helped pull stuff together and ensure another successful day for all. On a personal note - my mate Kebabkid (Costas) was also a star for his help in looking after my gear while I was busy and taking Richard Searle back to the station post-bash. See you all next year?!

It's great isn't it?! If they'd been American they'd have been huge! Check out the 2nd & 3rd albums..... and the 4th one has great moments too....

Lol! You did indeed!

Updated Raffle List... 1. EHX Mini QTron - Walman 2. Set of strings - Silverfoxnik 3. Couple of Bass tuition books - Silverfoxnik 4. Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler with power supply but no box - Frank Blank 5. Behringer BD121 Amp Modeller (boxed) - TheGreek 6. A big bundle of roots, blues, Americana ex-review CDs - TrevorR 7. Alesis SR18 drum machine, no box or power supply - Frank Blank 8. Boss BF3 Flanger, boxed, no power supply - Frank Blank 9. Korg Pandora PX4D, boxed, with instructions - OutSpoon 10. 3D guitar puzzle. - TheGreek 11. A couple of sets of 5 String Dean Markley Helix strings, never opened - NickD 12. Hard Rock Cafe suede clutch bag - TheGreek. 13. A combo/cab steel backline stand - bassace 14. Standing in the Shadows of Mowtown book and CDs - ezbass 15. Korg Pitchblack Pro tuner, no box, with power supply, Velcro on underside - Frank Blank. 16. Set of gold Schaller M4 style tuners - Cetera

CDs for me. Don't have a record deck at present so my vinyl is in boxes. Download the CDs on to my Fiio mp3 player for on the move/in the car. CDs always at home though. I'm not interested in owning a piece of electronic data if it isn't also on a physical product.

BGO reissue of the first three 'Lake' albums on CD..... just fantastic stuff if you like early Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, etc..... LOVE it! Also, the latest 'Kayak' album - titled 'Seventeen'. A wonderful pomp/prog release in the style of Alan Parsons Project, 'Camel etc. Great stuff

Love mine. Never without it...... and whether it actually does or not do this - it seems to add oooomph, depth and sparkle when used carefully. And that... is good enough for me :)

He prefers 'Fancy Nance'

3 days since I bought anything gear related - an old Pearl Octaver pedal! Got two things on my radar though, both Spector related, and at least one of which I could pull the trigger on early next week.... Best thing I've bought recently and won't move on - the Tech21 Dug Pinnick DP-3X preamp/pedal. Awesome!

Can I just say how fantastic it is, after the slow initial sign up, to see so many attendees now! Gonna be a great day for sure :)

No. Fernandes are an established Japanese make of some 40+ years, well known for their copies of classic instruments as well as their own designs. They also build under the Burny moniker among others....

I've said it before and I'll say it again...... best value (at each price point), build quality, feel, sound and customer service you'll find. Looks sexy and you get to put numbskulls in their place when they ask "Is that a Warwick?"

Lol! There's no way I posted 'derriere'!! I put 'ar*e'!!! 😂

They're only 'cultural forces' because the derrière end of MTV decided to make them prominent. The sheeple like to listen to what their fed as a daily diet.... same as it ever was....

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I'd go Genzler. Fantastic amp!

Love it! I have the next model up 4-pot 34" Fernandes of similar shape in red. Fantastic bass with great tones! I could be willing to part with it though

LOVE the Jackson! Btw, I have red Fernandes with 4 pots (next model up from yours) which could be yours for the right price

The only thing John Lydon has destroyed is his waistline.

Which reminds me..... many years ago I was at a tribute gig (band name withheld to protect their identity... lol!) and a bloke shouted out between songs "Play something you know!" To which the singer replied without hesitation "We already did.... YOU.... when you paid a tenner to get in!"

Heckling the audience can be fun too! "There are some beautiful women in the house tonight!" To the woman leaning on the stage at the front.... "Go on love, turn around, take a look...!" 😂😂

Epi Vintage Pro. Price point, quality, tone, weight - all just right. It's a no-brainer for dipping your toes in and may be the only one you ever need...

Another thing worth considering.... Remember that you are auditioning them as much as they are auditioning you. That doesn't mean be egotistical.... rather, do they sound good to you, do they gel well and are you feeling that 'link' that makes you want to be part of their band? I've lost count of the number of bands I've auditioned for but ended up not wanting to part of.... either due to musical, social or practical reasons.... They have to be worth YOUR time as much as you are (hopefully) worth THEIRS.

Yep, an early fretless Spector NS2 with DiMarzio pickups