Kiwi

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='451792' date='Apr 1 2009, 05:56 PM']The trouble with these "stars" is that they're a bit highly strung.[/quote] That's a pretty sweeping statement.

[quote name='The Funk' post='451783' date='Apr 1 2009, 05:51 PM']You might not like him as a composer or even as a person but he's a good bass player and one of the few Brits making a name for himself in the jazz session scene in America.[/quote] Am I correct in believing he's polish? Anyways, insulting people spoils it for those who have a genuine and serious interest in understanding what these people have to say, regardless of whether they agree with it or not. That doesn't impose a requirement on everyone to suck up but chips-on-shoulders won't be welcome either.

Its been done in a bass too. I present the Sandberg Reggie Worthy.

[quote name='bootleg' post='451440' date='Apr 1 2009, 01:14 PM']That would be amazing. Ever had anything like that before on Basschat?[/quote] Not on Basschat as such. Hopefully it will stir up some interest though and who knows, we might be able to do it with other bass maestros as well. Whether the questions are subject to prior approval depends on whether we feel there's a risk that someone is going to be insulting to him or not.

but some of the reactions were revealing perhaps?

OK people, it's probably time to let some of you off the hook because its midday... ...Basschat is NOT for sale. It WAS an April Fools joke. Thanks to those of you who spotted it early and refrained from posting.

[quote name='Maxcat' post='451047' date='Apr 1 2009, 01:10 AM']A bit of a shock but really well deserved for the guys. I hope you made a good whack Kiwi and Ped.[/quote] No we didn't unfortunately. They offered us £1500, mainly because they said this forum has too many difficult members compared to some of the other forums out there that they had looked at. However Basschat has size in its favour, so there we go.

Ped and I have been approached by a well known bass publication and have recieved a cash offer plus a percentage on advertising in return for signing over the forum database and Basschat brand. We've thought long and hard about it and decided that with the personal attacks we've both had to put up with in the past and the limited funding we get from the site, its probably for the best. So from May 1st, Basschat will have new owners. The advertising and direct marketing will probably increase quite a bit but, simply put, the forum has to pay its way. Essentially you'll all see Basschat transformed from a voluntary effort to a grounded business. We'll be keeping the same moderating team and staying on as advisors for a few months but after that it will be up to the new owners. We'd like to thank you all for your support and contributions over the years and hope the forum continues to grow and improve.

[quote name='Ballie' post='418872' date='Feb 25 2009, 12:07 AM']At the same time, Hadrien Feraud owns a Beez Elite 5 custom built to the specs of his Burner 5 which he plays more often.[/quote] I've heard from one source that he's not that keen on his Fodera and is still shopping around.

Jeff has approached us as well through Funkle, so stay tuned while we work something out.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='449865' date='Mar 30 2009, 08:22 PM']How does one sit in a sofa? [/quote] One buys a sofa capable of being sat in.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='449846' date='Mar 30 2009, 08:06 PM']Status basses used to be fashionable? I remember a kid at my school got a Status Empathy when they came out, that must've been 1989-90-ish, and they were even naff then.[/quote] OMG, u went to a school where someone actually owned a Status bass?!!! Ewwwwwwwwww...u r so uncool.

It's all very well for highly critical readers to sit in their Habitat sofas with their plasma screen TVs and be uber critical about something they have no background knowledge on. However I understand that the mag changed ownership recently and, given the current economic situation, there's bound to be some cutbacks one way or another if they're planning to turn the business around and make some money out of it. Of course if people care more about running the mag into the ground more than having a decent bass-focussed publication, then thats up to them. FWIW, they actually some major problems in even getting companies to send them review basses. Not even the manufacturers appear to be that enthusiastic. So I'd suggest that the readership have probably got [b]an opportunity[/b] to shape the publication into something that they'd be prepared to buy every month. Alternatively, there's always basschat. Just my 2p.

SWR are the kiwi bargain tip. They've been a bit uncool since the early 90's but the cabs are damn fine (and pretty light for non neo). The amps are scoopy but thats OK with jazz basses or any basses that are a bit aggressive (eg. Modulus Quantums with EMG's).

hiya bobo, welcome aboard. Where did you source that BFC from?

maybeeeeeeeee...

I saw part of it on Friday but Jon made a bit of a song and dance about covering it up before I could go up to the loft. He said there was some carving that he'd done that he didn't want anyone else to see.

Epics are the "budget" range of Alembic. I'd say that price is fair, they can sell for up to £1100.

I had the same situation myself a while back and ended up getting a valve compressor from Dave Hall. Worked really well although the amount of compression I actually use is minimal.

Well my visit to Jon's wasn't as fruit as I'd hoped. The guitar still needed the bridge fitting and Jon didn't have any neck bolts with a metric thread. However its coming together none the less. He's used a less figured piece from the redwood I gave him to use for my Headless 6. [attachment=22866:DSC01760.JPG] The guitar will be posted on Monday just before Jon goes to Frankfurt for the MusikMesse next week. Ruby seemed to be in a really soppy mood today as well. Jon and I were keeping her amused while we waited for the CNC machine to finish a run of coasters for one of the craft shops in Bamford. [attachment=22867:DSC01755.JPG] [attachment=22868:DSC01758.JPG]

Jon generally doesn't like us snapping pics of other basses Im afraid, so it would have been a bit difficult. Apparently my Steinberger guitar is ready to collect!

...did anyone spot Yolanda Charles on bass duties and singing?