oldslapper

Not bothered about looks. Ideal bass: Jazz body, status groove flat neck profile, Warwick wenge/ovankol neck & fingerboard woods, G&L humbuckers & preamp.....as I said not interested in a looker!! This would give me comfort, reliability and some diversity of tone control, but ultimately it's me fingers and fumb that is more important to me in getting what I want at. I don't use FX, I'm confused enough as it is. Didn't reply to the above posts coz I don't understand what you're on about.

[quote name='Master blaster' post='733754' date='Feb 3 2010, 09:08 AM']to far to me . does shaftesbury count as south west? Somewhere more central like taunton or tiverton would be a hell of alot easier for those that live further west[/quote] Sure, really it's not my call. Taunton's straight forward for me to get to, and it's on M5 so easy to get to from Bristol and Devon/Cornwall. Happy to go anywhere and help out if needed, just be nice to have a get together. Know of any good venues that way?

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='733749' date='Feb 3 2010, 08:59 AM']I'd be interested subject to availability. I do repairs for a shop in Westbury, they'd probably be up for doing some sort of trade stand, would you be interested?[/quote] Hey Dom, yes I think that'd be good. maybe they'd like to donate something bassy for a raffle? Proceeds to a good cause. Looks like this needs to be "pinned" to grab a bit more attention and see how many are up for a get together and who's up for sharing the organising.

Sug bought my mini cabs. Nice guy to deal with, great comms all the way through. Cheers, John

Couldn't find You tube link to original of "Florida Room" from Donald Fagan's Kamakiriad album. But check it out on spotify, or WHY. Understated beautiful groove. It's my fav album for driving. Not one for those who like lots of notes, but listen to it and let your neck do the rest.

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='731527' date='Feb 1 2010, 12:02 PM']. Hell, what do I know. I'm a Probation Officer.[/quote] Is that the local CARAT team you're holding then?

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='731462' date='Feb 1 2010, 11:02 AM']Its got to be the music. Without that, the basses are just planks of wood with wires attached. I have long thought that some people are so into the gear and messing about with it that they forget to get good at playing it. I acknowledge it is important to invest time and effort in ensuring that your gear is of appropriate professional quality but, after that, its hair splittin' . One of my twitches comes when people say things like 'I like the sound of a Jazz ovber a Precision'. I have no idea what the difference is. Or a graphite nut over a wooden one. Or pick-up configurations. Or woods. I pick up a bass and see if it sounds subjectively 'good' and play on. If it doesn't, I look for another one. But I have only played around 10 basses in my life and all but two were perfectly satisfactory. I guess that's why noone has heard of me :lol:[/quote] Kind of with you on most of that. I don't really understand most of what is discussed about the gear talked about. I just (only just) know how to play and get a decent enough tone that people ask me to play for them....still don't quite know why sometimes. Prior to joining the forum in Sept last year, I seemed quite content with a couple of £400 basses and an old Yorkville rig. 2 years earlier I had the good fortune to have enough local work to go full time. Everything was fine, I loved playing, recording, practising, rehearsing and working with other musicians. It was definately solely about the playing. Then I discovered the "for sale" section, realised what others were playing and had a massive bout of insecurity, comparing my gear to others. And so began the frantic GAS! I've had 5 months of constant swapping/buying/selling to try and.....well I don't know what 've been trying to do really. Anyway, I've gone back to my 2 basses that work, an amp that is reliable and concentrate on being a decent enough player that I can pay the bills whilst doing a job that I absoloutely love. Maybe if I had a windfall, I'd look at a "Woodfoderapentafellow", but I'm not sure if I'd notice the difference, wouldn't make me a better player, or am I missing the point?

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='731362' date='Feb 1 2010, 09:01 AM']Shaftesbury is fine by me, I'm just up the road in Bruton. I've got a lot on my plate but I'm happy to help as time allows.[/quote] Cheers Dom. I teach in Bruton once a week, do you ever go to the acoustic nights? I used to.

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='730939' date='Jan 31 2010, 06:42 PM']Put me down as a possible definite. Where and when were you thinking of doing this?[/quote] Don't know yet. I'm in Shaftesbury which is fairly central A30 (M3), A303, A350. So is accessible for Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bournemouth, Poole, etc. But looks like a lot to organise, but am happy to do whatever I can. I get jealous when I see all these other bash's going on and thought it would be good to get the west country one resurected, there seems to be a couple of people who were happy to organise last time. Have to see what the reaction is to this thread. Cheers, John

Woohooo!!!...it's a boy!!!!!!!! Seriously well done, fantastic stuff.....look at you with yer "giving yer phone number out".....brilliant And the sheer relief for us all...

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='730719' date='Jan 31 2010, 04:12 PM']Great gig, too many beers afterwards, sleeping in? Bad gig, too many beers afterwards, behind bars? [/quote] Or..great gig, too many beers afterwards, behind bars??

I'm done with pacing up and down the hall, I've gone through 40 fags waiting......someone WAKE HIM UP!!!!!!!!!!

I'd like to make Pete blush a bit more...he's just walked out my front door with a spector 5 string and is a thoroughly nice chap, even ziggy the dog approved, and that is the highest recommendation known to man. I would also like to add that he gave me some money too, before walking out.........which is always a bonus. Thanks Pete, enjoy! John

It might sound wierd, but I'm really excited for you. You have a wife who wants you to get up on stage....give her a big squeeze afterwards for asking you to get up there! I'm very grateful to my other half for being so encouraging. Seriously, after the first couple of seconds plugging in, and hearing a count in, getting over the first couple of bars of the first song, you'll be surprised how "familiar" it will all be. One tip might be to ask the band to play the song you find "easiest" to play first, or are most familiar with, that doesn't have too many changes. (Maybe sweet home alabama?). That way you can get used to hearing the rest of the band, get your bearings, etc. Anyway, loads of great advice from the community above ....please let us know how it went..

Bought a Jazz bass off Dave. Arrived quickly and very well boxed. Thanks, John

[quote name='stevie' post='728804' date='Jan 29 2010, 03:31 PM']Nice to see this being resurrected. I'm definitely up for this.[/quote] Haha be nice to see the old OHM amp again ...and you Steve, of course!!

[quote name='Josh' post='394959' date='Jan 29 2009, 09:21 PM']Nope.[/quote] Ok, anyone still interested in doing this? I'm very happy to help in any way. I've got a large, low ceiling modern church hall we can use for free, with PA, loads of parking, bogs, coffee and tea facilities, Tesco over the road, Costa and [b]plenty of pubs[/b]. Not forgetting the famous "Hovis Hill" to admire and role down. It's in Shaftesbury though, on the A350 so good for anyone coming up from Poole/Bournemouth/Southampton, or down from Bath/Brissle, or East from Wiltshire/Salisbury, or West from Yeovil and ye olde flat lands beyond. Anyway, don't want to step on any toes, just happy to help. John

[quote name='Bass-ic' post='728586' date='Jan 29 2010, 12:28 PM']here you go. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=33403&hl=south+West+bass+bash"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...+West+bass+bash[/url] Matt[/quote] Thanks Matt, John

Cheers, OldGit. Sounds daunting, but I'd be happy to do it! Presumably find out who'd be interested, find a central venue, etc. Did you have to charge a sub to cover venue costs, or did you find a place for free. Anything I'd need to be aware of? I'd appreciate any pointers from your experience please?? Oldslapper.

Had a search for an existing thread, but couldn't find one. Feel free to show me the link to one tho'. Has there been a south west bass bash recently? If not is there one planned? Who organises them? Thanks. John

[quote name='silddx' post='728299' date='Jan 29 2010, 12:18 AM']Don't know about this bit though.[/quote] Ok...I'm a 6'4" 16 stone sensitive flower with no sense of humour??? I do feel like I've hijacked this thread a bit with my rants, so apologies to all who were expecting just nice bass pics. As soon as I get my Groove bass back, I'll post that, as it's the bass I loved to fondle and wish I'd not let her go...again, I know it's nothing expensive but I'm easily pleased.