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You're right Ryan, he did stick a musicman up for sale.....and I now have it! Graham was a gent throughout the transaction, even wrote me instructions on how to get home quicker after I picked the Stingray up. I think he was keen to get rid of me before he changed his mind! Thanks, John

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1353501154' post='1875213'] I wrote this before the events earlier today however....! [/quote] Its embarrassing.....:-(

Nice to have strapped on yer Ricky Pete! Watching the Juve match tonight? I'm not looking forward to it tbh....bit worried :-(

[quote name='apa' timestamp='1353349650' post='1874095'] AHA!!!! Ive cracked it You do the harmonic then press (Finger it as normal) and slide. Woohh hooowww. And I worked it all out by myself* [/quote] Good man yerself there Andrew! ........now you'll be doing it all the time and mrs Apa will regret "helping" :-) Yup cracking photos John. Nice one of the group plus Jo Burt, minus the good Capt!

[quote name='Rexington' timestamp='1353279346' post='1873274'] What an interesting and informative day, definitely worth the trip from Cornwall. So glad I didn't take my bass, would've been like taking a Ford Escort to a supercar show... but nice to meet everyone anyways! More ladies at the next one, please!! [/quote] It was good to see you there Rex, shame we never saw the Les Paul!

Joe......errr, jazzing it up. [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1179.jpg[/IMG] Another Dom bass [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1186.jpg[/IMG] Jo Burt enjoyed chatting to everyone, and I think was surprised at discovering this little bass subculture!

Thanks everyone for coming and making it a nice afternoon. Thanks to Keith for doing the majority of organising. Here's some pics taken on phone, so not great quality. Jon Deaver trying my old ply DB [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1197.jpg[/IMG] Keith York5stringer playing his own build EUB [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1196.jpg[/IMG] Paul Mornats noodling on an Overwater. [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1195.jpg[/IMG] Mike and Dom chatting about one of Doms fretless's [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1194.jpg[/IMG] Stevie and John Capt Rumble, deep in discussion about a vintage Yamaha [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1192.jpg[/IMG] Jerry playing his favourite squeeze Hamer [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1191.jpg[/IMG] Tommy jazzing it up [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1190.jpg[/IMG] Edd Pinball jazzing it up too [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1187.jpg[/IMG] One of Doms handmade basses [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1185.jpg[/IMG] Andrew APA's Modded and pimped Ryder....lush! [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1181.jpg[/IMG] Capt Rumble's rig...nice! [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Bassbash/IMAG1175.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='fremsley' timestamp='1353185463' post='1872627'] Hi - Just joined this group after hearing about the South-West gathering when I was at Mansons Guitar Show today. I dont live too far from Milborne Port so thought I might pop in. What happens at these events - chatting, buying/selling, playing? [/quote] Welcome! What happens? All those things. Very chilled, have a gander at people's gear, maybe have a play on it too, chat. It's in a pub, so maybe a pint and a pie? Look forward to seeing you tomorrow. John

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1353175087' post='1872461'] Due to some optimism regarding the post to down here, the promised Basschat Heirlooms for the first 10 through the door will not hit Dorset till at least Monday. Apologies and I hope that will not stop people attending! [/quote] I'm sure the venue will let people sleep over so they can get the Basschat wares on Monday. [quote name='deaver' timestamp='1353175991' post='1872471'] I'll be there providing me and Thor survive gigs in Shrewton and Salisbury respectively [/quote] Aaaargh Shrewton, the "Helmand Province of Wiltshire". Tough it out guys, and see you Sunday Jon!

Just another update. Just spoken to Jo Burt. He'll be bringing his fretless P which is a first production model and it has some stories to tell. Sorry you can't make it Andy. Darn fuel costs!

Any good guitar shops to visit around Blackpool area? Fancy a gander whilst working.

He played bass. John

Ryan bought a Peavey QuadB4 from me. Paid quickly, great comms, all good, nice guy. Thanks.

Indeed we might struggle! :-) Shameless plug for Jo's latest video http://www.joburt.co.uk/video.html

Ok chaps, Jo Burt ex Sabbath, Queen, Freddie Mercury and others, will be coming to the bash. He's a nice chap and has some great road trip stories. I thought, if people were interested, Jo might have 20 mins to share some stories and answer any questions any if us have about working with some Divas! I've asked him to bring along a bass or two that had some "stories". John