silverfoxnik

+1 on Leigh Gorman!

+1 on that at @Frank Absolutely love Dirk Wears White Sox.. We must have a chat about the whole Ants thing next time I see you..

I was at that one too.. Small world!

Hadn't thought of that idea @NancyJohnson but it has a certain charm to it... 😁 I started out playing a Hondo Rick copy when I was 16, then got a proper Rick when I'd saved up my pennies, so I always feel nostalgic about the idea of going back to one...

Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper band) was the bassist who influenced me most before I actually started playing bass..

Got to say @Frank Blank, I think that's my favourite post of the year so far ! As a bass player, I'm biased obviously, but there's a lot of truth in what you've said IMHO.. Thinking about the lack of younger people attending the Bashes, I think there may be economic reasons behind it too. Let's face it, its not the cheapest of hobbies to take part in is it? specially with this place driving the GAS at full throttle!! 😁

IIRC, 2007 was the year of the Northampton national Bash Dave.. I remember having an absolutely hilarious road trip up there with @WalManand @Merton.. It was a great day.... 😊 Despite it being the Bash where a guy (who's name escapes me) played slap bass at max volume for about 4 hours non-stop.. How no one decked him that day, I'll never know! Happy days 😁

Courtesy of today's mercifully short Raffle draw, that Q-Tron made its way into my kit bag thanks very much @TrevorR.. It's great fun and I'm looking forward to using it.. (Along with the one I own already!! 😁)

Yep.. Well said, Paul!

@Wombat Got to say Matt, that's an amazing little piece of kit! Thanks for bringing it along... 👍😊

Last of my photos..

And more photos..

Here's a few photos...

Had a great day today and thanks to everyone who came along to make it yet another successful Bash! Got to say a very special thanks to Pete Stroud aka @mybass for being our guest speaker... Pete's talk was really enjoyable; full of humour and useful insights into his career, his playing and his very interesting approach to building basses! Thanks Pete - really appreciate it! 😊👍 Another big thanks also to Colin aka @Hamster, Sarah, aka Mrs Hamster and Gary aka @cetera - without their enthusiasm, energy and support, the Bash just wouldn't have happened this year! Great to see/hear some amazing gear in action today, from @cetera's amazing Spector custom shop, to @pete.young's Dusenberg, @orangefriday's LED home build bass, @Frank Blank's Godin...amongst many, many others!! We definitely appreciated all the help setting up and packing down btw, so thanks to all who contributed there.. Anyway, it was a fab day and thanks again Folks! Looking forward to reading Sivia' Bijou Blog when it's ready too.. 😁 Nik P. S. @The Greek - Mick, I'm so sorry I didn't get to see/meet Laurence Cottle, am gutted about that, but thanks for inviting him along.. And sorry not to see you either!

That's a brilliant story - thanks for sharing!! 👍😊

Is that a political problem Shaun, or something bass related..? 😁

+1 to that... 😊

Unfortunately not Sean.. Couldn't get our usual luthier, Ian Robinson this year.. Anybody know anyone else who might be interested?