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[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='47369' date='Aug 19 2007, 01:43 PM']Me too - is paypal OK?[/quote]

pm sent.

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='47339' date='Aug 19 2007, 12:24 PM'].....May even bring the 1984 prototype Trace Elliot combo. [/quote]

If you're going to do that then maybe we should have retro theme (not J-Retro) and I'll bring my WEM and Sound City bits. Anyone got a Framus Star bass?

I think you could certainly say a good time was had by all. Sorry I had to go early Luke and Ped but duty called. My ears are still ringing from all that bass and then playing with a drummer with a very loud metal snare last night.

In total we had 23 attendees which made it all worth while. I missed collecting subs from a couple of people but even so, we will be donating £100 to the Meningitus Trust.

Do we want to think about another one next year, perhaps on a Sunday?

The trio is now complete.



Unfortunately the picture doesn't show up the black mirror scratch plate on the Duck Dunn.

Bought the Ashbory from Graham for a very reasonable figure. Posted Saturday and arrived Monday, all nicely packaged, then 10 days later a nice new set of strings arrived. Top man.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='46182' date='Aug 16 2007, 07:34 AM']+1

Thanks Dave...really helpful!

Just wondering two things, (i) is there a space outside where we can unload our gear before parking up for the day and (ii) is the studio on the ground floor?

See you there,

Nik[/quote]

Yes there is room enough outside to park and unload without blocking the road. It is the ground level but there are a couple of steps up.

See you there.

This afternoon I checked with the owner of Backline and everything is OK for Saturday from 10:00am.

The entrance is directly off the Station Car Park on the Farnham/Cathedral/University side, not the town side or for those with a compass, the west side.

If you are coming by train, take the exit for the University, not the town centre exit. This brings you out into Guildford Park Road. Turn left and turn left again down the slope signed Station Car Park/Farnham Road Car Park.

If you are coming by road and end up in the one-way system, you need to take the road signed A31 Farnham. Immediately after the railway bridge is a mini roudabout. Turn left into Guildford Park Road. Turn right into Station Car Park/Farnham Road Car Park.





At the bottom of the slope, turn right.



Just in front of the bridge on the right-hand side next to the advertising hoarding are some green gates.
This is the entrance to Backline.


This is the Station Car Park which Pay and Display.


If you carry on past Backline under the bridge you get to Farnham Road multi-storey car park which is pay-on-exit.


See you all there.

Ahah at last. Welcome.

The knobs have just arrived so I'll be bringing Pinkie.

I'm going into the venue tomorrow, Wednesday, just to confirm that everything is OK for Saturday.

On the day I'll bring the three Laklands and my Epi rig.

The 18th was a good date as I didn't have a gig that night but now I do so I'll have to leave a bit before the end.

Hi Rufus

Welcome from a very Oldie.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='44647' date='Aug 12 2007, 11:15 PM']Beautiful! Are you bringing her to the Bash on Saturday - would love to hear how she sounds?

Nik

P.S. any chance of ordering some leads and collecting Saturday.....??[/quote]


Yes and yes.

I've finally got the recently acquired Lakland Daryll Jones 4-string ready for action. New scratchplate, new strings, J-Retro and she's ready to gig.

Bought his Lakland DJ4. Absolutely no issues. Very nice chap delivered it on his way home from work.

I think you'll find that because on EH pedals the chassis connectedto 0v (-) and on Boss it's connected to +9v(+), you need to totally isolate the socket from the chassis.

I make and sell adaptor cables and I have a few odd ones that were cut slightly too short. If you want one f.o.c. then pm me.

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='40946' date='Aug 3 2007, 03:45 PM']Dave

Best of luck this weekend. I can't make it unfortunately. Is the DJ 4 string being taken for a walk tonight?

Will definitely see you on the 24th though.

Nick[/quote]

Thanks. Most certainly is. Used it on Sunday and there were several comments about the tone so I must be doing something right.

Second Time Around have 2 gigs this weekend.

Friday 3rd August at the Running Horse, London Road, Bracknell.

Saturday 4th at the Crown and Cushion, Haslemere, Surrey.

Both new venues for us.

I know it's not black and I know it's not a maple board but who cares. Just to keep the gas fueled:

I could be interested in the Ashbory if you decide to sell.

[quote name='beerdragon' post='39005' date='Jul 30 2007, 03:29 PM']The seller of this Stingray describes it as a one off, not being up on ray's what makes it a one off?
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I can't see that it's any different to any other. The colour is Blue Dawn I think. Black into Blue with a sparkly coat.

The best Fender Jazz is a Lakland.

[quote name='paul, the' post='38447' date='Jul 29 2007, 12:57 PM']Has anyone compared them to a vintage Gibson?
Or is it just that some people don't like the muddy tone?
What would you do it with it ('project') if you were to acquire one obbm?
paul?[/quote]

Maybe fit a Dark Star, maybe use it. We're a 60s/70s covers band so it fits, muddy tone and all. I once had an EB0 which was nice to play as I have smallish hands. At the sort of price they are going for it would make an alternative bit of fun to Squier Vintage modified, and it's not a Fender.

As you quite rightly say, priceless.

Anyone own or have owned one of these? Any comments/opinions/experiences?

They look like they would make a good cheap project bass.

[quote name='bassninja' post='35500' date='Jul 22 2007, 11:39 AM']Anybody else play Bognor Rox event over the weekend?[/quote]

Did Bognor Live in 2002. Halfway through the third number on the main stage the heavens opened, the audience disappeared and we eventually finished the set with the sound crew zipped in their tent, the stage crew on stage with us and the 2 security guys in waterproofs standing out front in case someone rushed the stage. We did hear applause from somewhere but couldn't see where.

In 2003 on the second stage we couldn't get down to the stupid sound level set by some jobsworth in the district council so they faded us down. The unamplified drum kit was over their limit. We walked off, had a big row with the organisers, the mayor and the police. Put all the kit back in the cars and went home. What a waste of a beautiful afternoon. I'm not sure I ever want to go to Bognor again.

OK so I've just sold a bass and need to send it to the North-west. What is the best way? BTW it needs to be insured for over £1000.