silverfoxnik

Great work Silvia!! Thanks for putting all of that together - it reads really well and the photos and videos bring it to life.. Not sure how much stuff sold in the end Mick, though I did manage to sell my Trace AH300 on the day, which completely surprised me. Nik

Just bought an Eden amp from Geoff and can only echo the comments in the previous 2 posts.. Very friendly to deal with, super fast delivery, great packaging, and of course, a brilliant sounding amp! So I'm more than happy.. Many thanks Geoff!

Hope so Urb.. It's been a while since we saw you at a Bash, so I hope all's well? Can't believe it was a week ago, already. Where does the time go...

Great photos Trevor

[quote name='Hamster' timestamp='1475006296' post='3142301'] Well we had 46 chatters through the door, with 7 guests gratis totalling 53. So with the proceeds from the door, and the prize table lottery, and of course the tea, coffee and cakes. (The green/yellow/red/orange things was fruit for those who haven't seen such exotic fare before) The total clear profit made for charity was £1005.72p Enormous thanks to all those involved who made it happen, and of course to all our special guests who were so kind to show up and support a grass roots event! Hamster [/quote] Fantastic result - well done, everyone!!

[quote name='Hamster' timestamp='1474990839' post='3142115'] I've got the paperwork at home and will post up some figures tonight for attendance and profits. [/quote] Thanks Colin

Thanks Trevor! Same for me too, I'm sure there were lots of people I didn't get round to talking to, so apologies to anyone I didn't speak to.. Like you, the rendition of 'Walk on the Wild Side' was really something special, as was the whole day itself... And I keep remembering so many amazing little insights from the day, such as Herbie's comments about making sure always you take a moment to think about Tempo.. Or, 'play every day if you can, but make sure that you always play something, don't just noodle around'. And the little grain of wisdom that he picked up from Charlie Mingus in 1959 about 'Play and sing, sing and play' was just brilliant.. Simple stuff, but so much behind it! We've had lots of really good talks at previous Bashes, but this was the first one where we had any guests actually performing, so to see John Bentley demonstrate some of his bass lines from Squeeze tunes and talk us through them - how he drew on influences to create them, etc, etc, - was absolutely brilliant! And to see Herbie's enthusiasm and sheer joy when he was playing - bearing in mind how long he's been a pro musician - it was priceless!

Just sold the Captain a Trace Elliot head at the SE Bash... It's always a pleasure seeing John at the various Bass Bashes, and great this time to meet his son Rob, who's going to be using the amp - so hope you enjoy it Rob! Got to agree with MacDaddy, Rob was really making some cool sounds in the Jam Room! So, all good on this one thanks John.. Look forward to seeing you at the next Bash! Nik

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1474880883' post='3141149'] Thanks Nik - you can download the original from Flickr: [url="https://flic.kr/s/aHskHvUC5V"]https://flic.kr/s/aHskHvUC5V[/url] I've also asked John for friendship on FB, waiting to see if he accepts me. [/quote] Thanks

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1474870382' post='3141081'] Nik introduces John to Herbie [/quote] That's a really nice photo Silvia! Any chance you could send me a copy to email to both Herbie and John? I'll PM you my email address..

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1474744308' post='3140234'] I just don't know how it can all be organised for the cost of a tenner enterance fee. The people you get to speak are top drawer.Really enjoyed it, with the bonus of other left handed bassists to meet and try their basses. Thanks to the organisers for a well run, enjoyable event [/quote] Everyone who took part yesterday, or who helped organise it, did so on a purely voluntary basis. The £10 entrance fee is there to cover the cost of the venue and raise some money for charity, or charities in our case, as we tend to donate the money between 2 or 3 charities dear to our hearts every year. So, Herbie Flowers, John Bentley, and Alex Claber all gave their time freely - as have many others over the last 10 years - as a donation to the cause, so we are really indebted to them for helping to make these events extra special! The same can be said of Paul Herman and Phil of Wal basses, Andrew Needham of D'Addario UK, TimAl of the Original Scratchplate Company Ltd and Ian Robinson, the Luthier who came up with bassninja to do set-ups - all came along to support the event and give it an extra dimension, and hopefully, they gain some great direct PR as a result. We're also very fortunate that other pro music biz people like Dave Swift (and Lucy) , Darren from Planet Rock, John Rhino Edwards come and support the Bash too, because that creates a real buzz on the day as well. Sadly, we weren't able to get the Skype call in with Stuart Spector that we had hoped to do, but hopefully he'll forgive us and we can do that next time. Whilst on the point of thanking people, I'd like tothank Paul for making the Jam Room happen every year, Silvia and Jack for doing a great job with the Facebook, social media side of things and the BGM connection of course, and also my mate Louis for drumming for Herbie and Colin and Sarah for the brilliant venue and amazing refreshments!! On a personal note, I didn't get to play one note on a bass, try out any amps or gear, or anything like that, but I had an absolutely fantastic day regardless! It's always great meeting fellow Basschaters because for me, that's what these events are all about! Here's to the next one!

That's Louis Barbe on drums, Silvia.. Louis's my best mate from the early 70s and fellow life-long Bowie /Lou Reed fan. Louis's older brother Dave was the drummer in Adam and the Ants and BowWowWow. Great photos by the way Nik

[quote name='Hamster' timestamp='1474737549' post='3140163'] Wow! [/quote] I second that emotion!!

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1474653427' post='3139696'] I hope there are no stairs involved tomorrow :-) I've just loaded the car excluding basses and it's going to be tight :-) [/quote] There are a few stairs, but not too many. Just have an extra shredded wheat and you'll be fine...

Morning! Look forward to seeing you very soon..

Just had a rethink on what I'm bringing tomorrow, so here's an updated list [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. Hamster - Tea, coffee, pastries etc. Might also bring my Parker Fly 5 and Gibson EB5, maybe my SVT-2 Pro and Barefaced Big Twin II[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]02. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Hayman 4040, Ander Vanderend JB5, Ampeg Trace Elliott AH300 & SWR Triad (for use in the Jam Room) and maybe my Ampeg rig if I've got room in the car, i.e.. V4BH amp & 115 Classic cab[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]03. TheGreek - not sure what I'm bringing yet...[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04. Happy Jack - I'll be there with a love that will see you through[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05. JapanAxe - probably everything in my signature. Orange Valve Tester - get your tubes tested for free![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06. Macdaddy.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07. obbm - Sadowsky UV70 &amp; HPJ, Mesa Prodigy, D800 &amp; Bottle Rocket, Berg CN112 + a few cables[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08. Billy Apple. Spectors, Marshall valves and EAD[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09. Nancy Johnson; Thunderbirds/Whatever amps I'm running.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. TrevorR - Wal MK 1 Custom, Wal Pro IIE (well, I had to...!), Ariapro2 SB700, Markbass LM2 and Traveler 2x10 and 1x15[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Bluejay - cameras, video equipment; no basses, unless someone asks to see a specific model. I will also be there as BGM's reporter[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. NickD - Maruszczyck Elwood L5A, TE Series 6 1x15 Combo, Zoom B3.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. Rumblefish - Rumblefish Bass,Fender Roadworn Jazz, Acoustic 370 amp,Acoustic 1x15 cab.Copy of Herbie Flowers single.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Bottle - the usual: Ibanez bass, 1x12 Cab, 1x10 Combo, Pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. alexclaber - Barefaced things and a RIM Custom 5 and maybe an old Warwick Streamer[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. Ordep - Fbass, Zon, amp, pedals etc[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. moooper-Warwicks,Sei Flamboyant 6,Genzler Amp,Eden maybe[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. chimike[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. Sibob (tentative) - '71 Precision, Xotic XJ-1T 5, '83 Squire JV Jazz. If I'm gigging, my Markbass/Barefaced rig [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. timmo - Clover Avenger, PJB Bighead[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]21. louisthebass[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]22. Graham - G&amp;L Tribute L2500, USA SB2, GK MB500, EBS Neo 2x12, can bring an EBS HD350 too if anyone's interested (<--- YES PLEASE! - ChunkyMunky).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]23. sockdeluxe_mikey - Custom Shop Fender Jazz Bass, pedal board with goodies on it, Markbass/Barefaced[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]24.WalMan - PB1680 well it would be rude not to [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Probably 2 x US L2500, Gen3 BigBaby2 &amp;amp; Tonehammer 350 as they'll be going straight out in the evening[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]25. Cetera - Wal Mk1 Geddy Lee &amp;amp; fretless, Spector NS2, Spector Euro, Hamer Impact, Yamaha BB3000, GK800RB, GenzBenz Neox212, Pedalboard[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]26. Grangur - I'll bring some Warwicks (see sig) and a One10 &amp;amp; LM3[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]27. Stingray5 - Tune Basses: TWB-6 and SWV-4. SWR WorkingPro12 combo. BOSS GT-6B.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]28. Jabba_the_gut - Not sure yet.....but something home made[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]29. zero9 - Strata + 4 x PJB cabs + Acoustic Image amp[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]30. Barneyg42- Status s2 5-string headless + Markbass LM3 + Schroeder 212pl and possibly my old post office red series 1 Status 5.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]31. EssentialTension - Lakland Decade, Peerless Retromatic B2, Takamine B10 (probably for sale if not sold by then), Mesa Walkabout Scout.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]32. Churchie - Retrovibe Vantage, Ashdown ABM amp, Ashdown 210 &amp;115, various pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]33. ChunkyMunky - Musicman Bongo 5HH, Yamaha TRB5ii fretless, Genz Benz Shuttle 12.0 (maybe a Barefaced Big Baby I, if I can get it up there).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]34. Andy - Wal JG Custom, Wal mk1, Sandberg Electra TT4 (incredible bass for the money!), Phil Jones Briefcase 150w or Markbass 2*10 l[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]35. Markstuk - Active Dingwall ABZ and Z3, Barefaced S12T with a mesa prodigy four:88 (if i've still got)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]36. Walbassist - Franz Sirius fretless 5, ACG Krell 33" fretted 5, Tecamp Bonafide and 2 x Tecamp XS115 Classic cabs[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]37. Denigar - Bergantino B/AMP and two Berg' cabs. Roscoe Custom 5 and Sire Marcus Miller V7 4 string JB plus pedal board.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]38. seashell - Fender P[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]39. hen_barn - status kingbass, status s2, status s1 5 string and Marcus Miller sure! . Tecamp puma and vanderklays 4x10!!![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]40. 51m0n - shiny Barefaced Big Twin II, a Roscoe Century Standard 5 string, a Markbass sa450 and assorted shizzles.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]41.Captain Rumble - xotic xp-1j 4, Tonehammer, Barefaced S12[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]42. Wolverinebass - Wal Mk2[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]43. noisyjon - Fender CS MB P/J bass, Lakland USA Bob Glaub, Mesa Boogie M6 Carbine &amp; a Barefaced Super Twin.[/font][/color] 44. Chrisfbass - 2 Wals... And wait until you see the blue one! Anymore for any more???

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Updated: List of for sale items what a good idea[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. [/font][/color]Drawmer LX20 stereo rack compressor limiter expander - £55 (jhk). [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]02. Trace Elliott AH300 head - £120 o.n.o. (silverfoxnik)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]03. Mesa Boogie Four:88 with footswitch (markstuk) if not sold by then[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04 Cort A5 Custom SP. (markstuk)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05. Allparts Jazz 70's in off-white with maple board/blocks, Wizard pickups & Gotoh bridge (Cetera)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06. DeArmond (Guild) Pilot Active Bass (Cetera)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07. Warwick Corvette, 2004, Active with mojo. £400 (Grangur) [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Harvest Leather Strap (Brown Cow Antique - 118 - 127cm). £20 (Wolverinebass)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Line 6 Sonic Port Interface for iPad/iPhone/iPod (obbm)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. Knackered blue plastic case containing non-knackered amp leads, guitar leads, a patch lead, and a speakon lead (MacDaddy)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Warwick Rockbass Streamer Standard 5 String[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. Fender Jimmie Vaughan Tex Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck and Fender gigbag - £550 o.n.o. (noisyjon)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. Ibanez SR740 - Upgraded £325, Babicz FCH 4 String Bridge, Chrome (Grangur)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. EBS Multicomp, EBS Bass IQ, Ashdown Lomenzo Hyperdrive, Gigrig Generator, Distributor and accessories, Diago Gigman pedalboard (Graham)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. MXR Custom Comp CSP202 - £45 (JapanAxe)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. Status S1 5 string headed, funny post box colour! Price? Dunno yet![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. Epiphone Dot Studio (w/mods). Discontinued black, with black hardware and cream binding. Very clean. Hardcase, long throw bridge, Sperzel locking machines, Wilkinson zebra humbucker in the bridge position, Dunlop Straploks, strap. £225.00 for the lot. If no interest, I'll take it home.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. Sandberg vm £650 ish or trade for what have you cash either way as appropriate[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. BASS BASH SPECIAL PRICE! £275 MTD Kingston Heir 4 string bass. Passive J-H pickups rosewood board maple neck[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. Ibanez ARTB100 short scale arch top bass £200 (if Merton makes it!)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]21. Eden metro 2 x 10 combo £375 (jhk)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]22. Eden 2x 10 XLT cab £230 (jhk)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]23. Peavey 112 special combo £69 (jhk)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]24. FENDER JAZZ BASS USA 1998 - Colour: Aqua Marine. Maple neck and board. Fender case and case candy (incl. key, truss rod spanner, etc.). Very small dink on back of the neck, otherwise in exc. cond. (currently on FB for [/font][/color][color=#b22222][font=helvetica,arial,sans-serif][b]£750 ono[/b][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] but for Bass Bashers [u][b]£650 ono[/b][/u]) (Stingray5)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]25. TRIBAL PLANET GX40-AA GIGBAG CASE (for ACOUSTIC BASS GUITAR) - Large and seriously well-built gigbag/case. Great for touring. Built-in lean-stand for stage and airport halls. Lighter than full flight cases. As new. £35. (Stingray5)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]26. ARIA AMB-50 ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC BASS GUITAR - Fretted. Gig bag. Strap. Trace Elliot Phosphor-Bronze acoustic strings fitted (40-60-80-100) plus new spare set included. Exc. cond. £100 (Stingray5)[/font][/color]

Wow, just 1 day to go! Where has that year gone..? Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1474559130' post='3138829'] I was just waiting to see if anything turned up. And it did, a Saturday evening gig at short notice. So have a great time and congratulations on the SE Bash's tenth anniversary. [/quote] Sorry we won't be seeing you this year Roger, but maybe next yearinstead? Hope you have a good gig! Nik