silverfoxnik

So, that'll be: Paul on drums, seashell, Paul & seashell and MacDaddy playing bassace's fabulous DB

In advance of bluejay's photos, here's a few I took on my phone yesterday... [attachment=175343:Paul Drums.jpg] [attachment=175344:seashell.jpg] [attachment=175345:Paul & Seashell 1.jpg] [attachment=175346:Macdaddy.jpg]

Home; a chance to unwind and relax now after a great day! Thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a success.. In particular, Hamster & Mrs Hamster for looking after us so well. Also, Jack for such an invaluable talk, bluejay for keeping us all connected and looking our best.. Paul for keeping us grooving in the Jam Room. Plus Roger for treating us all to a go on those amazing DBs of his. I actually managed to do an F maj scale on one of them and am still in a state of shock as a result! And I'd like to thank Ian, Steve, ChiMike and everyone else who helped out with the Solid state Vs Valve Amp Shoot out.. It was a bit of a blag to be honest, but we got there in the end - didn't we?? Anyway, as ever, it was great to see some good friends again and make some new ones.. Here's to next year!

[quote name='Noisyjon' timestamp='1414782620' post='2593341'] No need to ask zero9, just turn up! I can make it now and will bring my Warmoth J/P that's for sale for people to have a look/try it out. [/quote] +1

[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1414775209' post='2593213'] Bugger, car problems so may not make it! Being looked at by a mate in morning so might make it later on :-( [/quote] Sorry to hear that! Hope your car gets sorted and that we'll get to see you at some point..

Thanks bluejay - that's brilliant! See you tomorrow, Nik

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1414669106' post='2591985'] Again, bit too late notice, but I can bring a looping setup that people can have a go through, with some effects and what-not. Don't have a lot of space to bring many pedals as I have to leave for a gig at 3pm, but if there are any pedals brands/types that people wanna try, lemme know. Obviously always happy to talk about pedals/effects etc Cheers Si [/quote] Cheer Si, I'm sure people there will want to talk to you about using pedals/fx - i know I do! See you then. [quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1414677840' post='2592153'] Have a great day chaps, I wont make it I'm afraid, but make a little bit too much noise for me [/quote] Sorry we won't see you Si - hope all's well with you!

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1414579922' post='2590843'] Fine by me, Nik. If I've got room I'll bring along an EUB as well. [/quote] Thanks Roger Liking the P-bass corner idea too.

Some great suggestions folks - thank you! A looper pedal is a very cool idea, so yes please to that Ian. CamdenRob; all points noted and flat eq is the way to go for sure.. As to how many amps.. two from each section would make sense also. I think it might also be interesting to use a drum loop/beat as well, to provide some context...

[quote name='StephenYork' timestamp='1414445630' post='2589436'] I'd be willing to put my EBS TD650 forward as a "middle ground" contender if someone wanted to run this! Would like to hear the difference side by side with SS/Digital/Tube rigs [/quote] OK, so a quick update on the idea of a valve vs solid state vs hybrid amp 'shoot-out'.. Having discussed it with Chimike, we think it'd be interesting to compare the relative merits of: Valve amps Hybrid amps (valve pre + solid state output stage) Lightweight Class D amps We have the following amps put forward for this so far: EBS TD650 Fender Bassman Trace Elliot Quatra Valve Marshall Superbass 100 Ampeg (model TBC) GB Streamliner 600 Aguilar Tonehammer 500 Hughes & Kettner Bassbase 600 Mesa Walkabout If anyone has any other amps that might make this more intresting, then please let us know? Thinking of Markbass, Thunderfunk, GK, Eden etc, etc. We will probably do this using a couple of different basses and a couple of different cabs, including my SWR Triad, which is a good all rounder.. Suggestions/offers of basses and cabs for this will be very welcome Would also welcome suggestions as to how to run this - thinking of perhaps doing it like the P Bass shootout at the last Hert's Bash? Is anyone interested in being the demo bass player for this?? Time will be 2pm-3pm. In terms of other talks in the Theatre: Happy Jack's talk will be at 12pm Roger (basssace) will have his DB with him to do small sessions as and when (hope that's OK Roger?) See you Saturday! Nik

[quote name='StephenYork' timestamp='1414445630' post='2589436'] I'd be willing to put my EBS TD650 forward as a "middle ground" contender if someone wanted to run this! Would like to hear the difference side by side with SS/Digital/Tube rigs [/quote] Thanks! Am trying to organise something at the moment and will post something tomorrow...

Just bought a Zoom B3 from Julian which arrived in double-quick time and is exactly as described...better in fact! Very happy with both the item and the service and comms I've had from Julian and would happily deal with him again. Thanks Julian Nik

Cheers Julian! Am about to leave you some very similar feedback.. Nik

[quote name='Captain Rumble' timestamp='1414360181' post='2588672'] It would be really good if someone could bring along a Streamliner to compare with my Tonehamer and maybe Bassace's Puma500 [/quote] I'll ask WalMan if he wouldn't mind us borrowing his for Saturday, as he can't be there this weekend..

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1414323688' post='2588171'] You or Colin should still have the box of prizes left over from last year's abortive Tombola ... [/quote] Spot-on Jack; Colin's going to bring it all with him.. By the way - what time do you want to do your talk on Saturday?

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1414350835' post='2588559'] Unfortunately I am going to have to pike out. Damn shame but too much else going on. Next time :-) [/quote] [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1414352436' post='2588583'] Same for me unfortunately [/quote] That's a shame! Well, hope to see you next year Chaps..

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1414327003' post='2588223'] Yup I'm bringing him. [/quote] Great! Thanks Si

Updated List: 1. Hamster - 2. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Schecter Diamond P5, Levinson Blade B15, amp & cab tbc 3. Bluejay - with no fewer than two cameras, and possibly her so far pretty successful - despite being lefty - Warwick Corvette 5 Pro 4. Happy Jack - who knows what I will bring this year? 5.Chris B 6.TheGreek 7. iD Entity - Zon 5, Wal 4, Amp of some kind, a couple fun pedals 8. Bassace - German laminate double bass, TecAmp Puma 500 amp, MAS 45 (4x5") cab 9. Walman - some bits to be decided 10. Kiwi 11. Sibob - Whatever I'm using for my gig that night 12. obbm - Sadowskys, Mesa Prodigy, Berg CN212, Mesa Bottle Rocket and some cables 13. StephenY - Alpher Bass #004 and EBS TD650 14.seashell - MIM Fender Precision 15.Bottle - mixed bag of goodies, Ibanez, Squier and a bunch of cabs, amps n pedals 16.Macdaddy - possibly Paul the drummer. Will confirm at tonight's gig. 17. Billy Apple - Burman Rig, Ric 4001, Squier JV, George Cox White Joe Strummer Creepers 18. Clarky - maybe something DB-ish as my Fender JV Precision is covered by Billy Apple's 19. PTB - MTD 535, Reverend 5, MarkBass combo, any new toys acquired in the meantime 20. ChunkyMunky - Musicman Bongo 4HH, Musicman Bongo LTD '07 HS, MarkBass F1. 21. Charic - Modded MIM P, ACG 4, Yamaha RBX6JM, Hartke Kilo, Bergantino NV610 + Pedals 22. Shockwave - Fender Precision 1977. 23. Walbassist - Fender American Special Precision, Sandberg Custom Thinline fretless 5, Demeter VTBP-M-800D, Bergantino HD210 24. Johnm03 - Satellite and small Stagg thing... 25. steve-bbb - hartke + trb + status + couple of J's 26. xilddx - Fender Japan Power Jazz Bass Special / Zulu Bass / 1961 Gibson Melody Maker guitar / POD X3 LIVE 27. Bradwell - Fender MIJ Jazz Bass, Danelectro '63 short scale, Home Built Fretless, amplification TBC 28. rumblefish - Reverend Rumblefish bass,WAL custom, Alembic F1X pre amp,RSE power Amp,Berg CN212 29. smaz - Lakland Skyline Duck Dunn, possibly Squire JV Precision. Barefaced Gen3 + Orange Terror if I bring my amp! 30. barneyg42- Status S2 headless 5-string, Status headed S1 5-string. TC BH500 TC 2x10 Barefaced Compact 1x15 31. Stingray5 - TBA 32. 6feet7 - GUS G3 Active Retro, Parker Fly PB51, Hopefully an Epiphone Zenith (if I can buy my old one back in time), a couple of 1980's Ibanez Roadstar 2 RB850's (if they haven't sold, they will be for sale otherwise), TC BG500 1x15 combo. 33. Lozz196 Any others out there who would like to add their names to this illustrious list of BC ne'er-do-wells?

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1414323688' post='2588171'] You or Colin should still have the box of prizes left over from last year's abortive Tombola ... [/quote] I don't have those Jack, so am assuming Colin has them.. Good idea about the DB by the way? Does anyone know if drummer Paul is coming Saturday?

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1414270425' post='2587823'] I might have a few bits for the raffle and I've still got some BC plectrums/keyrings left over from the Herts Bash which we gave away to those attending as freebies. [/quote] Thanks Mick!

Just heard and deeply shocked! Such a creative musician and innovative bass player. RIP

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1414255990' post='2587619'] I don't want to give a talk, Nik, but I'll set up a double bass in the theatre and do some one to ones - or even one to fives if anyone wants a go. [/quote] Fantastic; thanks Roger! I'm sure that will be really popular on the day.. Nik