silverfoxnik

Yes to this Paul ! My thoughts exactly about testing basses and rigs - it needs to be done in context...

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Hi Folks Late posting this as am having a lazy morning, but here's my ramblings reflections from Bash No.12... Had a really good day yesterday and thanks to everyone who came along and supported and contributed to it.. 😊 Great to see so many Basschat friends again and to make some new ones too. Gotta say that it wouldn't have been possible without all the hard work behind the scenes by @Hamster (Colin), @cetera(Gary), @obbm (Dave), @Silvia Bluejay (Silvia) and @Happy Jack (Jack), and some additional help and support from @The Greek (Mick), and also to @NancyJohnson (Paul) and @Chimike (Mike) for their help with the two workshops on 'bass tone' and 'heft' - so a big thanks to all of them! It was thanks to cetera that we had Richard Searle from Corduroy come along to spend some time with us and apart from his very interesting comments during the heft test, he also gave us a brilliant workshop, which was was really entertaining and informative too. So a massive thanks to Richard, and to Gary for arranging!! On the organisational side of things, there were a few regulars who couldn't join us yesterday - Paul the Drummer who was unwell, Mrs Hamster (Sarah) and luthier Ian Robinson - but hopefully they'll be back next year... There was some fantastic gear around that I got to try and amongst so much good stuff, I've got to add my comments to the ones above about that wonderful Rob Allen Mouse that belongs to @Frank Blank - stunning! Loved obbm's Handbox valve amp, @Captain Rumble' Mesa Walkabout, cetera's Epiphone Thunderbird Classic, Trevor's Wals and chimike's Trace V6 too... The bass tone test was fascinating I thought and if there is a conclusion to be drawn from it, it's probably that you've just got to play the basses that feel & sound right to you because - to almost every one else who hears your beloved bass (through your beloved rig) - it's going to sound the same as the next bass that comes along. The only really important difference will be your musicianship I guess... As for the rather haphazard 'heft test', I think we rushed it and could have done it a lot better to be honest, but I tend to agree that the valve sound feels better overall, but that good e.q. and knowing the sound you need to have for the band you're in and the types of music you play is key.. But I was surprised that the difference was less than expected. The For Sale area was the busiest it's ever been - in stark contrast to the forum itself at the moment - so I was really pleased about that. Last, I just want to thank @bassace for indulging me by letting me try his lovely DB.. Roger - you're an absolute gentleman and thanks very much for your time! Right, see you all next year for more fun and games.. 😁 Nik

Sorry to hear that Graeme - hope everything's OK? All being well, look forward to seeing you at the next one! Nik

We have held them before on a Sunday IIRC... so definitely worth considering. What do others think? Whatever, hope to see you next time! ☺

Great bass Pawel; love those old Yammies! 😊

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Good thread... ☺ It's 9 days since I bought an Epifani 310 cab. Not had a chance to test it yet, but I'm optimistic about it... As it's only 2 days until the South East Bash which has loads of gear for sale at it, I might find it too difficult to avoid buying anything else bass related. Best bass gear I've ever bought that has unquestionably improved my sound are my '84 BC Rich Eagle (bought in 2004) and the Ampeg V4BH head and matching 115 cab that I bought from the Beedster in 2015. Individually, they're fantastic and what's more, they sound great together too.. 😁

This thread - and Basschat generally - is a better read than BPM in my opinion, though I must admit, it's a long while since I last read a copy. Hopefully, BGM taking BPM over will improve it.

Sounds good, Mick! 😊

Thanks Roger - see you then!