BassAgent

I’m almost back in Amsterdam, and I enjoyed the show a lot The lay-out was better than two years ago (I wasn’t there last year) and although I hung around at the Eich stand mainly (who tried the Bass Board?). Sorry about the noise now and then. We try to keep it down whenever possible but some people love to crank up the amp when we’re not watching. We sometimes had some problems talking when someone was trying out the Darkglass pedals or a Vanderkley amp, so I hooe we can find a better solution for that next year. Testing amps is always a hard thing at a show like this. Personally, the four-neck bass wasn’t my fsvourite either and I’ve turned down the amp multiple times there. But as I said yesterday, please please ask us about the volume next time. We rarely got comments from the lady with the decibel meter, and especially today the guys from Bass Direct didn’t complain either. It’s hard to hear how loud you are on the other side of the room when you’re standing next to an amp I occasionally walked into the luthier’s room or the hallway to have a chat with Sander de Gier, Andrew (of Anaconda basses) or other great folks. Absolute peak for me was the Dingwall Combustion 5, the trans white one. It fit my hands perfectly and it’s an amazing match with the Eich amps. Might save up some cash to buy one soon. Another plus for me is always the city, I’ve visited London many times already and it just feels like home somehow. I already saw some photos on Facebook, looking forward to seeing more shots!

Yeah sorry about that. It wasn’t me but I was at the stand and the guy was turning up the amp every time we turned it down. We’ll pay more attention to that tomorrow. Please ask us tomorrow or have somebody ask if you’re bothered by it First day was pretty cool! More people than I expected and I was really blown away by the Marleaux and Dingwall basses. Can’t wait for tomorrow, but first, beer!

Ahhh that sucks Stephen! Hopefully tomorrow perhaps? @Silvia Bluejay as Si said: Alan is probably there yes

I hope all of you guys can get here in time! I read that Sander de Gier’s flight got cancelled and he’s on a boat, and more people from Holland are in trouble. I’m in a pub with a beer. Come say hi at the Eich stand tomorrow!

The weather is amazing indeed!

I’m on the train to Brussels at the moment, super excited Won tickets to see a QI recording tonight so extra excitement is in order.

Uh oh. I hope I can get to Earl's Court tonight.

Ooooo crikey, I hope my Eurostar train will be ok tomorrow.

Wait...WHAT?! That is extrémely cool.

The party starts on Thursday for me, when I catch a train for an extra day and a half in London I'd love to catch a concert or something on Thursday and/or Friday, anyone with a good idea? I'm always in for a pint somewhere as well, so hit me up

So I've been listening to a lot of Jon Hopkins lately and tried to make a sort of bass arrangement for his piano piece "Small Memory". Short but lovely.

Plus, to be honest, I mainly go for the exhibitors and for all the people to chat with.

Yes, but not who will be performing on which day yet. EDIT: Oh wait, yes it is. You have to search a bit but then here it is. I think Bobby will perform on Sunday afternoon.

No, the schedule isn't on the website yet.

And I'm SUPER excited that Bobby Vega will be coming!

Haha nice! Adrian is a super nice guy with a very interesting technique.

Up next: Steven Wilson, Rico & Sticks (Dutch legendary hiphop duo), Fat Freddy's Drop and I'm going to a festival which features Queens of the Stone Age, Fink, Nick Cave, David Byrne, Anderson.Paak, MGMT, Jon Hopkins, Franz Ferdinand, Nils Frahm, Leon Bridges, Curtis Harding, The Breeders, St. Vincent... What a line-up.

And another LBGS regular announced: Peter Hook!

Massive update! I sold my Memory Boy, Opto Stomp and OC-2 because I didn't use them. Volume pedal is for sale as well but it'll stay on the board for now. The reverb is on the board with tie wraps because it has foam on the bottom, and if I remove that it's gonna leave a lot behind which makes it kinda impossible to put velcro on it. I don't have a proper solution yet. T-Rex Fuel Tank on the bottom btw.

Steve Lawson will be performing both days!

I just realised I still have to find a place to stay for a few days round that weekend. Anyone with a brilliant tip for cheap? Airbnb is doable but I stayed in a hostel at the Thames two years ago that is fully booked already which was actually cheaper than an Airbnb bed.

We've recorded an EP a while ago! Here's a teaser of the first material:

I think... -A Rickenbacker bass (maybe except for the 4005) -A Stingray. I don't like the sound, doesn't fit in any band I've ever tried one in. I still like 'em solo but every time I play one I just know it's not for me. -Any Gibson bass. Just not for me. -Heavy cabinets. I have neo cabs now and I love them. -An Ampeg rig. I've used one for recording a few years ago and that was pretty good but other than that I've never had a good experience with an Ampeg. Ok except for that other time with the vintage Fliptop and the all original '55 Precision maybe.

New artist announced: Mo Foster!

:eft to right: 2002 Fender Standard Jazz fretless w/ epoxied fingerboard, Lollar pickups & Gotoh bridge 2005 Geddy Lee signature Jazz with Antiquity II pickups and vintage style bridge 1966 Jazz, refin & refret 2001 Blade B2 Tetra Bass with Nordstrand pickups and Aguilar OBP-1 preamp 2013 De Gier Bebop 5, custom order