silverfoxnik

29 is a fair old stint at this game! My musical stint started in 1977 when I was 16; very exciting times indeed! I have played at Hammersmith Owen (as I still prefer to call it) , when on tour 22 years ago. It was a real buzz to play on the same stage as some of my musical heroes (Bowie, Roxy Music, Kate Bush etc, etc). Sound on stage was crap though! Mind you, we were only the support band..

^ ^ We're going to need a separate venue for all this lot!

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, Schecter Diamond P5, Ampeg V4BH amp &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 & HPJ, Mesa Prodigy, D800 & 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] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]19. Sibob - '71 Precision, Xotic XJ-1T 5, '83 Squire JV Jazz. If I'm gigging, my Markbass/Barefaced rig[/color][/font] [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&L Tribute L2500, USA SB2, GK MB500, EBS Neo 2x12, can bring an EBS HD350 too if anyone's interested [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](<--- YES PLEASE! - ChunkyMunky)[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif].[/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; 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; 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; 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 &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[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] 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]3[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. 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 - [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]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]Looking good folks [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Just need a few more now so we can push the 40 barrier![/font][/color]

Sorry to hear that Nick, but good that it means you'll be able to attend the Bash!

'Just two weeks to go now' type BUMP.. Any more takers out there for the 10th South East Bash, with a great line up of workshops and guests - all for just £10! And a gentle reminder that we could really do with some more Raffle Prizes to add to the list.. Thanks Nik

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1472758756' post='3124038'] Oh man that's very sad, I liked colgraff on here [/quote] Yep, me too! RIP

[b]Raffle Prizes [/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](as donated so far; all donations welcome by the way) [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. Signed Copy of 'Weekend Rockstars' (see attached picture) - kindly donated by author & Basschat member Dave Vader, aka Dave Holwill.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]02. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3m Sommer LLX instrument lead - kindly donated by obbm[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]03. Some form of pedal (TBD) :-) (markstuk)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04. Lucky-dip bundles of review/promo CDs (TrevorR)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10.[/font][/color]

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1473421353' post='3130061'] Nick, I should be able to provide some lucky-dip bundles of review/promo CDs for the raffle. Will have a look upstairs at what's kicking about. They won't be bass-focused but all of "3* out of 5 review" quality or more. [/quote] Thanks Trevor - much appreciated!!

Good luck with the surgery Nick and if you can be there, great! Despite 'all things bass' being super-important, health does have to take precedence... ..occasionally.

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1473434805' post='3130241'] Gary, so sorry to hear that. Surely a pleasant day out amongst like minded folks (albeit sans heavy gear) would be a perfect spirit raiser, release endorphins and promote more rapid healing...? Worth a try with Mrs Mac... [/quote] +1

And here's the 'rough itinerary' for the day, which as bluejay pointed out yesterday when we were discussing it, it may be subject to change.. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]As ever, it's pretty much jam-packed but I'm hoping with everyone being suitably chilled, it'll all work out OK on the day...[/font][/color] [u][b]South East Bass Bash No.10 - Itinerary[/b][/u] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10.00 - Doors Open[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11.00 - Andrew Needham, D'Addario UK: Talk in Foyer (as last year) 30 minutes[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12.00 - John Bentley, Squeeze: Talk entitled 'Squeeze and other Stories' - 45 minutes[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13.00 - Alex Claber, Barefaced: Talk - 30 minutes[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14.00 - Herbie Flowers (and guests), Talk - 1 hour[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15.30 - Stuart Spector, Spector Basses, Skype call, - 15 minutes (with help from Billy Apple)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16.00 - Raffle - Foyer - 30 minutes[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17.00 - END[/font][/color] [u][b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Rooms/Spaces:[/font][/color][/b][/u] [b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The Foyer:[/font][/color][/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sign In Desk[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Refreshments[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]For Sale Items[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]D'Addario (Andrew Needham)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Wal Basses (Paul Herman with help from Trevor Raggart)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Scratch-It (TimAl)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ian Robinson - Set Ups[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]The Jam Room:[/b][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This will be set-up as per normal and I'm hoping that the wonderful Paul will be there with his kit to keep things grooving! [/font][/color] [b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hall & Theatre:[/font][/color][/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]We're having a bit of a debate amongst us as to whether to hold the talks in the Theatre or in the Hall at the moment, and that's because of noise levels..[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Normally, everyone sets up their rigs in the Hall but because, the doors don't shut out noise very well, the sounds creeps into the Foyer, making things like talks, conversations etc in there more difficult. So we're thinking of switching it around.. Will get back to you on this with an update in the next few days or so.[/font][/color] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Thanks for looking![/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Nik[/font][/color]

Hi Folks, with the Bash rapidly approaching, there's a couple of things we haven't mentioned yet, which are (1) The Raffle and (ii) a 'For Sale' area. So, here's two lists two get those started: [b]Raffle Prizes [/b](as donated so far; all donations welcome by the way) 01. Signed Copy of 'Weekend Rockstars' (see attached picture) - kindly donated by author & Basschat member Dave Vader, aka Dave Holwill. 02. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3m Sommer LLX instrument lead - kindly donated by obbm[/font][/color] 03. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07.[/font][/color] 08. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10.[/font][/color] [b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]For Sale Items:[/font][/color][/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. Ashdown Rootmaster Mag 212T cab - £60 o.n.o. (silverfoxnik)[/font][/color] [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.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Please feel free to add anything you have for sale to the list above, and if you have anything that you would like to donate as a raffle prize, then it would be very welcome.. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Nik[/font][/color] [attachment=227342:Weekend Rockstars pic 1.jpg]

Sad news, but a sign of the times I suppose..

[quote name='Stingray5' timestamp='1472912700' post='3125310'] Nice one, Nik! A great looking line-up of guests, attendees and gear. Bass Bashes are always great fun but could this be the best SEBB yet? [/quote] Cheers Steve A good Bash is all down to the people who come along on the day IMO, and it looks like we've got a great list of Basschaters signed up already! But there's always room for more, so come on Folks - get your name on that there list!!

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1472894344' post='3125093'] That's great, Nik, thank you. I'll create the usual downloadable info sheet as soon as we have the final schedule. [/quote] Thanks bluejay

Looking good Folks! I'm going to post up a schedule for the day, either tomorrow or Monday, but just to give you a brief reminder of what's going to be happening in [b]just 3 weeks[/b] [b]time[/b]: [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Date: [/font][/color][b]Saturday 24th September 2016[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Time: [/font][/color][b]10am - 5pm[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Entry: [/font][/color][b]£10[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Venue: [/font][/color][b]Jubilee High School, Surrey, School Lane, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1TE[/b] [u][b]Guest Speakers:[/b][/u] [b]Herbie Flowers[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Herbie's worked with just about everybody over the years and in this year particularly - with the passing of the late, great David Bowie - it's both a very proud and very poignant moment to announce that Herbie has agreed to come and share some words of wisdom with us at The Bash and hopefully, a story or two about working with the 'Starman' himself! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]For more info on Herbie’s work as a Bassist, Arranger & Composer, please look here: [/font][/color][url="http://www.herbieflowers.com/"]http://www.herbieflowers.com/[/url] [b]John Bentley[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Obviously he's known primarily for his work with Squeeze, but there's a lot more to John's work as a session musician, writer and producer over the years and he's got some great stories to share with us at The Bash! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]More info can be found here: [/font][/color][url="http://www.johnbentley.tv/Biography.html"]http://www.johnbentl.../Biography.html[/url] [u][b]Manufacturers/Distributors etc:[/b][/u] [b]Wal Basses[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]We’re very proud that Paul Herman from Wal has agreed to be our guest on the day, and as a fan of Wal basses myself for many years, I’m particularly pleased Paul can be with us this year.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]More info on Wal can be found here: [/font][/color][url="http://www.walbasses.co.uk/"]http://www.walbasses.co.uk/[/url] [b]Spector Basses:[/b] Also, thanks to Billy Apple and with technology and diaries permitting, we're going to have a [b]live Skype call with Stuart Spector of Spector Basses[/b], who are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year! [b]D’Addario UK[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Andrew Needham has agreed to come down again this year, which is great news as he did a great talk last year.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]More info can be found here: [/font][/color][url="http://daddario.com/"]http://daddario.com/[/url] [b]The Original Scratchplate Company[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Tim, aka TimAl, is coming along on the day, so if you want to talk to him about some of his very cool custom scratchplates and pickguards, this is your chance![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]More info can be found here: [/font][/color][url="http://www.originalscratchplates.com/"]http://www.originalscratchplates.com/[/url] [u][b]Set-Ups etc:[/b][/u] [b]Ian Robinson[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif], who is my local luthier here on the south coast and who also plays a mean Mandolin, is joining us at the Bash for the first time, so if you'd like your bass (or guitar) set up on the day, Ian's your man![/font][/color] [u][b]Other important info:[/b][/u] [b]Format:[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] We may make a few changes to this after last year, but it will be something along these lines....[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1 x general area to set up your gear, plus 1 x quiet room/workshop area with workshops through the day, plus Jamming room, plus cafeteria, plus Raffle[/font][/color] [b]Spaces:[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The Quiet Room and the Theatre for Workshops[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The Jamming Room for jamming with drummers (and other strange non-bass playing people)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Main Hall (where you can set up your gear and make some low frequency vibrations)[/font][/color] There'll also be a [b]For Sale[/b] area too... And we need to get some [b]Raffle Prizes[/b] on the go, so will start a separate thread on that tomorrow or Monday as well. Thanks for looking!