silverfoxnik

Sorry for the lack of info over the last few days; it's been the 'week from hell' at work! Anyway, very brief update is that the SE Bash is going to be taking place here: [b]HOLIDAY INN[/b] EGERTON ROAD GUILDFORD, GU2 7XZ ENGLAND on [b]Saturday 27th September[/b] Probably going to go for 10am to 6pm. Other details such as which function room, masterclasses (hopefully??) costs, raffles etc, to be added over the next few weeks. I've started a new thread which is [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=post&do=new_post&f=13"]here:[/url] Just wanted to thank Merton especially for his help in pulling this together! Nik

There's also this one; The Orpheus Centre founded by Richard Stilgoe: [url="http://www.orpheus.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=34"]http://www.orpheus.org.uk/index.php?option...2&Itemid=34[/url] and another one called Music for Youth: [url="http://www.mfy.org.uk/"]http://www.mfy.org.uk/[/url] As well as.. [url="http://www.youthmusic.org.uk/"]http://www.youthmusic.org.uk/[/url] And following on from Jakesbass mentioning the Musicians Benevolent Fund: [url="http://www.mbf.org.uk/"]http://www.mbf.org.uk/[/url]

[quote name='chris_b' post='226153' date='Jun 24 2008, 07:44 PM']Show me a bad sounding Neo bass cab...... there aren't any! In my experience Epifani and Bergantino are amongst the best sounding cabs and they are very light. I'm sure Dr Bass, EBS, Zoot, Genz Benz etc sound good too. Why on earth go heavy if light-weight sounds this good??[/quote] Price?

Thanks for the replies folks.. Jase- it'd really be a shame not to have you there, what with the masterclass idea etc. But as you say, we'll never get dates that will work for everybody so I suppose we'll just have to have a cardboard cut out of you there instead... Matt; a social club is a great idea and I like the idea of having a bar there (just like at the main Bash in March) but how do we find a club around that area is the issue for me as I wouldn't know where to start - don't you have to be members to hire out the place? Is the one in Fleet anywhere near a train station and do you know if they'd be interested in such an idea? Mert, please ask Phil as that'd be great! Though without a set date it might be more tricky but offer up those 2 dates for starters and see what he says. Cheers for now Nik

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='224093' date='Jun 22 2008, 12:23 PM']Any news on this Nik please?[/quote] Hi Matt, Sorry for the delay.. here's the latest news: [b]Venue:[/b] I'd decided that Backline in Guildford was the best place to go to from the point of view of location, cost and facilities. But, I've been told today that they are very, very likely to [b]close completely[/b] in September for a re-furb. which means they are reluctant to take our booking because they are not 100% sure yet of their plans. And of course, if we book it and then 2 weeks beforehand they decide to close, we'd be up the creek without a paddle! So I am now waiting on [b]Water Rats Studios, Woking[/b] to get back to me to confirm their availability (http://www.waterrat.co.uk/?gclid=CNPH3PKpiJQCFRU7EAodCmsEVw) [b]Dates:[/b] What I'd asked for was either: [b]Sunday 21st September[/b] or [b]Saturday 27th September[/b] with my preference being the [b]21st September[/b]. To explain my thinking on this briefly; because of people's holidays seeming to be at the end of August and the beginning of September, I thought it would provide a much better opportunity for everybody to make it if the date was near the end of September. I hope that's OK with everyone? As I say, I'm waiting to hear back from them soon with confirmation. There is good parking facilities but it's a 10 minute walk from the station. But, between us, I would have thought we could overcome that issue though.. [b]Format:[/b] I'm thinking of booking [b]two rooms[/b]; Room 1: to be used for the main gathering, as per normal Room 2: a seperate room to have either masterclasses, set-ups, workshops etc. I've discussed this Room 2 idea with Ped & OBBM and they seem to think it could work really well, as do I! And, if people are up for the idea of masterclasses, then I'd like to ask everyone now if they have any mates/contacts who are so called [b]'name players'[/b] to see if they'd be interested in participating? We already have a name or two in the offing but more on that later.. [b]Donations:[/b] I suggested to Ped that any profits from this go to either: (i) the charity I work for, which is called 'Enable Me' (www.enableme.org.uk, which works with disabled people in schools). (ii) a music related charity (iii) Basschat.co.uk Feedback I've had so far is that perhaps profits could be split between Basschat and Enable Me but to be honest, I'm open to suggestions on this. One thing I do feel strongly about though is making sure that any charitable donations go to smaller, less well-known charities this time around. That's because, working in the voluntary community sector as I do, it's well-known that all the big players like Mencap, Age Concern, Macmillan, Guide Dogs for the Blind etc, etc, are all sitting on [b]millions of pounds in reserves [/b]whilst the smaller local charities are finding it increasingly hard to get funding. That's because money always makes money, so all those big TV advertising campaigns you see (worthy as they all are), suck up all the charitable giving that's out there, or most of it anyway maning there's even less that trickles down to the bottom! Sorry - I'll get off my soap-box now. OK, that's it for now.. If I have once concern at the moment, it's that the size of the biggest room at Water Rats is a tad too small, otherwise, I think it's all coming together, albeit slowly. Apologies to all for such a long post but I wanted to bring everyone up to speed and invite feedback on what's being suggested. Cheers Nik

Sorry, can't help I'm afraid as that is a beautiful looking bass! Best phone your GP on Monday morning....Or give your credit cards to your wife for safe keeping!

Lovely stuff Pete! That 5 string looks great but it must be very narrow string spacing? I've just recently joined the Aria club with a mid 80's fretless ProII RSB special that I bought from Pete Young here on the forum.. I'll put a picture up at some point soon..

[quote name='nick' post='222411' date='Jun 19 2008, 07:10 PM']Here's my old Maya. She's in immaculate condition, not a scratch or ding. Using it a lot more at the moment. Even been complimented by a couple Rickenbacker owners after trying it. Punchy! I've added a screw cap for a thumb rest by bridge pickup, has a phase switch which puts both pickups in & out of humbucking mode when together & I've done bridge pickup cap bypass mod with push-pull tone pot.[/quote] That looks really good and the mods you've done are very interesting! Do they change the sound a lot?

[quote name='birdy' post='221742' date='Jun 18 2008, 09:55 PM'][attachment=9789:cj2.jpg][attachment=9790:cj3.jpg][attachment=9791:cj4.jpg] Once I got the Celinder P bass I knew I had to have a jazz and I got one and then let it go so there's now another one arrived and this is a very special bass. The tone is absolutely wonderful and its super playeable. I hesitate to say this but I can't see this going anywhere for a long time. Only drawback is it's not light at 10.25 lbs but what a bass!!![/quote] That's a lovely looking bass! Nothing wrong with heavy basses in my opinion.. Two of mine are similarly heavy (my Wal & Fender RBV) but they sound great..

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='221592' date='Jun 18 2008, 06:12 PM']In my experience and assuming everything else is equal (ie. string break angle over the saddles) it makes a difference only so far as the bridge contributes overall to the general rigidity of the instrument. In plain english that means the following points: 1) The string vibrates from the saddle, not from the anchor and the saddles are in contact with the base plate. So most of the vibrations essentially get transmitted to the body primarily through the base plate. A high mass bridge (like a badass) is less likely to vibrate in sympathy with the the strings and therefore less likely to transmit vibrations through to the body but will help with sustain. 2) The through body anchoring [u]may[/u] make a difference if the bridge lacks sufficient rigidity as an anchor. Basically this would mean that if the bridge was flimsy enough to dampen the sustain AND the wood selected and neck design was insufficiently rigid then through body anchoring could probably have some slight benefit. 3) With a high mass bridge, the wood makes less of a contribution to the tonal character and sustain of the bass. With a low mass (eg. vintage Fender) bridge the wood is likely to make more of a contribution. So in basses with low mass bridges its more important that the wood is well seasoned and rigid if sustain is desirable. To sum up, I'd suggest the role of the bridge is relative depending on how the rest of the bass has been designed. I've owned stingrays with both options and there was little difference in tonal character.[/quote] +1 I though that the diference was more apparent in the way the bass sustains, as opposed to a change in tonal characteristics..

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='220442' date='Jun 17 2008, 10:57 AM']Playing around with Garage Band on the Mac and recorded a bit of reggae bassplaying on my Yamaha BB614. DI'd it straight into the computer and then added the "reggae bass" FX setting with a bit of reverb. Really pleased with the sound, even if there are a couple of fluffs with the playing. Sounds great for a bass that cost £280 new. See what you think:[/quote] I enjoyed that! Sounds great as you say.. Hoping to see you at Loxwood on Saturday - will you be playing the BB614 or the G&L?

[quote name='Bassassin' post='220913' date='Jun 17 2008, 08:20 PM']I'll start - this is the original Rickenbugger, queen of all the Fakers: It's a Kasuga, made in Japan probably early/mid 70s, exact model & age uncertain. It's a bolt-neck, and is incredibly heavy - which I haven't helped by putting a brass Hipshot on it. Additionally I've made a custom trc (the original was sadly long-gone) and Pickguardian - style pickup surround, and replaced the plain white scratchplate with the pearl. It may be a cheap Jap copy - but I think it's the most gorgeous & unique Rick-shaped thing I've yet to lay eyes on... Who's next? Jon.[/quote] That's gorgeous! Never heard of that make before... Well, here's my £82.00 Hondo II Ricky copy, bought from Kays catalogues in 1977! Couple of mods; new tuners, nut etc but it's still basically the same cheap old plywood Hondo! TBH, it doesn't play well and it doesn't sound great either but it's been with me for 31 years and it'll probably still be here in another 30! I did all my first gigs as a musician with this bass in all the Punk venues across london, venues like the Marquee in Wardour St, the Rock Garden, The Hope & Anchor etc, etc. So it's just got too much sentimental value to ever part with.. [attachment=9741:1977_Hon...y_edited.jpg]

[quote name='paul, the' post='220905' date='Jun 17 2008, 08:11 PM']Brian Wilson.[/quote] Good call! To that I would add Barry Adamson (Magazine), Dennis Dunnaway (Alice Cooper) and although Bilbo is being a bit duplicitous when he says 'who?', Paul McCartney definitely fits the bill for this thread ! Who's Miroslav Vitous anyway, when he's at home

[quote name='ped' post='218720' date='Jun 14 2008, 09:51 AM']To be honest Nik it is probably best for you to choose a date that suits you and nail it down. As time goes on, peoples availability changes making a vote pointless. If you book it they will come! Looking forward to seeing you all again ped[/quote] Hi Ped That's probably true enough... So what I'm doing is having a chat with a couple of people here about it and will come up with a cunning plan by the end of the week! Will send you a PM! Cheers Nik