Born 2B Mild Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 Hi folks, I've just blogged [b]Day One[/b] here in Frankfurt. What I really want to share with you is that it's actually worth visiting as a non-trade person, if not this Saturday then perhaps next year. Unlike some trade fairs, this one ends up opening to the public. It only took an hour and a half to fly to and I can honestly say it's worth it ...both for looking at gear AND seeing live performances. And I'm not the only Bass Chatter here ...Tomkent is working on the Kampera stand with a f**ked Fender, whilst mentally composing a new song provisionally entitled "Lufthansa breaks guitars". Pics and comments on the dudes seen playing today are [url="http://www.bassgear.co.uk/2011/04/messin-with-musik-part-one/"]here [/url]...Divinity Roxx, Bootsy etc. Hope you don't mind the Heads Up! Frankfurter Phil Quote
goblin Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 What's up with his Fender? I told him not to put it in the hold! Quote
andy67 Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 Great stuff! Thanks for sharing this as it is great to see these shows in action. Out of curiosity, what is the Yamaha stand like? cheers andy Quote
crez5150 Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 I'm here though fully 'booked up' with meetings.... I saw Tomkent on the KV2 stand but he was chinwagging. I'll be on the Inter-M stand for an hour tomorrow if anyone is around in the morning..... Just off to the K-array bash! Quote
Born 2B Mild Posted April 6, 2011 Author Posted April 6, 2011 [quote name='goblin' post='1191079' date='Apr 6 2011, 09:21 PM']What's up with his Fender? I told him not to put it in the hold![/quote] Me too! I suggested (well in advance) that he borrowed one from a bass maker who is exhibiting. It got buggered in the hold as far as I know. It's playable, but only just! Quote
Clarky Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) Hey Phil, if you see Jonas Lohse of Lando Music tell him I have posted the faulty DB pickup back to him and that I am a decent guy! (no scammer ) Edited April 6, 2011 by Clarky Quote
woodster Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 He is using my SKB bass safe so they must've jumped on it!!! I've been all over the world with that with no problems.... Quote
goblin Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='1191088' date='Apr 6 2011, 09:24 PM']Me too! I suggested (well in advance) that he borrowed one from a bass maker who is exhibiting. It got buggered in the hold as far as I know. It's playable, but only just![/quote] Just goes to show that even SKB Bass Safes aren't entirely hold proof I'll always take a hiscox into the cabin with me. Bet he's pretty f***ed off at the moment given how well he packed it! Quote
goblin Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 You wouldn't believe the amount of trouble he had with getting Lufthansa to get that bass into the hold too. He was upgraded to business class to meet the weight restrictions. Quote
Born 2B Mild Posted April 6, 2011 Author Posted April 6, 2011 [quote name='goblin' post='1191099' date='Apr 6 2011, 09:31 PM']You wouldn't believe the amount of trouble he had with getting Lufthansa to get that bass into the hold too. He was upgraded to business class to meet the weight restrictions.[/quote] That would add a few verses to his song, me thinks. Anyone care to suggest some lines? Quote
yorks5stringer Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 All sounds interesting, but remember, whatever you do, don't mention the whore! Quote
2wheeler Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='1191127' date='Apr 6 2011, 09:50 PM']That would add a few verses to his song, me thinks. Anyone care to suggest some lines?[/quote] Lots has been done on the subject already. My favourite so far is [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo[/url] Quote
2wheeler Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 [quote name='goblin' post='1191099' date='Apr 6 2011, 09:31 PM']You wouldn't believe the amount of trouble he had with getting Lufthansa to get that bass into the hold too. He was upgraded to business class to meet the weight restrictions.[/quote] I have had really good experiences driving to Germany. From anywhere in the North East, you can easily get to Hull. Then the ferry takes you to Rotterdam. It's about 5 hours from there to Frankfurt, which means you arrive about the same time you would have done if you had flown first thing. It's a bit pricey for one person but if 2-3 people travel together, the costs are comparable with flying. Quote
goblin Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 I'd probably drive it, for me to get to Hull I'd go up the M62 and across. It's not too bad a drive, and I'd just do it for the crack of driving anyway. Don't know why but I like going long distances. Quote
TomKent Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 There's a nasty chip right by the neck and a big crack in the body. Detuned it to make the tension less. Tried borrowing a top end bass, had no time to collect. Sat on the stand now. Check my twitter for photos as I've found Internet. Quote
goblin Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 So they either jumped on it, or it didn't like the temperature change. Quote
Born 2B Mild Posted April 7, 2011 Author Posted April 7, 2011 Saw lots of interesting stuff today. Some is under wraps whilst deals are being tied up, but here's my latest [url="http://www.bassgear.co.uk/2011/04/messin-with-musik-part-two/"]blog [/url]that features pics of Michael Manring, some neat new amps and the obligatory Bootsy reference. Frankfurter Phil Quote
TomKent Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 Phil! Come and try the Krampera stack out tomorrow - got an EBS demo board and a couple of vintage basses sorted. Also trying out a mystery brand tomorrow Quote
molan Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) Can you sneak one of these back as hand luggage for me please Phil. . . Edited April 7, 2011 by molan Quote
Born 2B Mild Posted April 8, 2011 Author Posted April 8, 2011 [quote name='TomKent' post='1192383' date='Apr 7 2011, 10:48 PM']Phil! Come and try the Krampera stack out tomorrow - got an EBS demo board and a couple of vintage basses sorted. Also trying out a mystery brand tomorrow [/quote] Hold on ...I'm coming Quote
urb Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 I'm quite literally on the Heathrow express having just arrived home, I had a great time this year Doug Wimbish + Tackhead last night were awesome, hung with him and Interviewed him today, great gear, loads of awesome Marleaux and Mayones basses and some killing amps - feet sore but very satisfied with the contacts I've made - saw Dave Swift at Aguilar and loved the press hotel - did it in style this year M Quote
Pete Academy Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 That new Markbass valve amp looks interesting. Quote
lee4 Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 Say hello to Mike from E&M Acoustics please,Born 2b. He plays drums for the band I'm in,and makes fantastic PA speaker enclosures. Quote
urb Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='1193231' date='Apr 8 2011, 07:57 PM']That new Markbass valve amp looks interesting.[/quote] Yeah I didn't actually get to hear it but it's insanely lightweight for its size and has 4 actual valves My pic of the show - Doug Wimbish in the crowd playing bass with some guy's wine glass... [attachment=77003:DSCF2146.JPG] Good to be home now! Quote
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