Andy

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1472736099' post='3123770'] I wasn't going to attend, but I may well do so if you're definitely taking the Electra..? I could bring my SA450/Two10 rig... [/quote] Yes, I'm definitely going to take it (& a few other bits & pieces )

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1472728466' post='3123692'] Great, now I have Jazz GAS and Sandberg GAS... [/quote] I think this GAS may be worth it though! - I think I'm going to take mine to the south east bass bash in a couple of weeks just because i'm so impressed by it - come along and give it a try if you get a chance

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1472725313' post='3123647'] I had one briefly (long story) and was very impressed, great workhorse bass at any price really. [/quote] I agree completely - I think it's going to become my main giging bass

I'm in [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[/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 - '71 Precision, Xotic XJ-1T 5, Maruszczyk Jake custom. If I'm gigging, my Markbass/Barefaced rig[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. EliasMooseblaster - I have no idea what to bring. Maybe my 8-string.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]21. timmo - Clover Avenger, PJB Bighead[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]22. louisthebass[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]23. 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]24. sockdeluxe_mikey - Custom Shop Fender Jazz Bass, pedal board with goodies on it, Markbass/Barefaced[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]25.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]26. 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]27. Grangur - I'll bring some Warwicks (see sig) and a One10 &amp; LM3[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]28. Stingray5 - Tune Basses: TWB-6 and SWV-4. SWR WorkingPro12 combo. BOSS GT-6B.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]29. Jabba_the_gut - Not sure yet.....but something home made[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]30. zero9 - Strata + 4 x PJB cabs + Acoustic Image amp[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]31. 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]32. 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]33. Churchie - Retrovibe Vantage, Ashdown ABM amp, Ashdown 210 &115, various pedals [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]34. 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]35. Andy - Wal JG Custom, Wal mk1, Sandberg Electra TT4 (incredible bass for the money!), Phil Jones Briefcase 150w or Markbass 2*10[/font][/color]

Yes, great traditional jazz tones in passive but awesome slap/funk tones in active I now want to try the California series to see how much better they can be for double the money!

I've recently been travelling and needed a /mid-range bass to take with me rather than risk losing or damaging any of my own. I stumbled upon the Sanderg Electra TT4 and have to write about it because I'm absolutelly blown away by just how good it is (especially for the money - it's the Sandberg 'budget' range coming in at leass than £600 new). It's by far the cheapest bass I own but I'm absolutely in love with it! The neck and set-up is amazing. A very slim, fast neck with low action. The basic tonal quality is great and the range of tones are excellent. If anyone's in the market for a bass i this price range I'd urge you to give them a try

Mine would be the Wal JG Custom in my avatar. I had a valuation of £5000 this year but one of these sold last week for £7400!

My vote is for Chris Childs (Go West, Summers/Fripp, Waterfront etc) - he just produces an amazing natural tone (on fretted & fretless) & great instinctive playing. (+ he's also one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet)

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1467322785' post='3082911'] Bought a Wal JG for £500 in Romford back in 88/89 but had to sell it when I returned to Scotland a year later. Got £250 and a beat up SG. [/quote] Ouch!!

Thanks Nick. It'll be a great day - I really don't want to miss it!

I'm only 50/50 at the moment just because work is so unpredictable but if I make it I can bring the JG Custom

I loaned my Ibanez Musician to a friend and somehow managed to lose touch with him. I think it was worth around £300 at the time I gave it to him but would be just a tad more these days

hmm, very tempting! I'm not too sure why you wouldn't clean it up before taking pictures though??

Stanley Clarke at the Jazz Cafe in Camden tonight

I brought Davids Rick Turner today. As has been said before - good communication and a pleasure to deal (also a very fair price) so go ahead and deal with confidence

The bass buggy (http://www.kcstrings.com/bass-buggie/) was recommended to me by Laurence Dixon and using it for the first time last week I definitely agree with him. I travelled on the tube right across London and back (with lots of changes) & extra couple of hours walking - it made the whole experience a lot easier than I imagined it could be Hope this helps

I'm completely new to the double bass and was just searching the forum for good online lessons - you guys have all made it very easy for me with this thread so huge thanks to everyone who's contributed to it with their recommendations (and to Geoff of course for putting the lessons together). I've just bought myself an old Czech hybrid 3/4 to start out on and I'm going to download my first lessons this evening! Thanks guys

Hi, Does anyone know when the Briefcase Ultimate will be available in the UK? thanks Andy

Hi Owen, I've spoken to the bass centre this week about trying the NS fretted - they do have a small room where you can try stock by appointment but they don't have stock of the fretted NS - worse still, they say that they don't tend to bring them in as there's very little demand (except you and me apparently). they're expecting i a few weeks and are going to give me a call when it comes in if that helps at all (not much, I know)

Thanks Garry - that Larry vid has made my day

I've just trusted Martin @ the gallery with my Wal JG Custom and can't recommend him highly enough. I got a re-fret for £130 (2 week turnaround time) and as you'd expect, it's a perfect job.

[quote name='Conan' post='1299968' date='Jul 11 2011, 02:59 PM']After many years of using Rotosound, Elites and D'addarios I recently discovered DR strings. Pricey, yes - but tone to die for! They apparently last a long time too so may not be as expensive in the long term as they seem...[/quote] I've recently picked up DR's & Elixers at £27 so not too bad considering the extended lifespan.

Excellent stuff Scott! - I just watched them all - very clear / concise and, as you said your were aiming to do, demistyfied the basic technique. I hope you're going to keep going with these lessons - can't wait to see the intermediate/advanced series

Yet another 'what a nice bloke Mark King is' story ............................ A few years back he came round to the front of house about an hour before he was due on stage and signed a guitar for me I was blown away by what a down to earth to guy he is and also how much time he had for me considering how close he was to going on stage - we spent a good ten minutes chatting while he even helped me cover his signature with sticky-back plastic! An ansolute top bloke