Dood Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 [quote name='ped' timestamp='1359398323' post='1954204'] Oh, and there will be free lanyards for all the lovely BC folk who come to the stand and meet other BC folk. Don't worry, you don't have to stay long, or talk to Dood. [/quote] HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!! - Last year, honestly, I think I played about 3 basses tops all weekend as I spent most of the show nattering! Does my Lanyard have a health warning attached? Quote
molan Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 [quote name='ped' timestamp='1359398323' post='1954204'] Oh, and there will be free lanyards for all the lovely BC folk who come to the stand and meet other BC folk. Don't worry, you don't have to stay long, or talk to Dood. [/quote] Talking to Dood is my favourite part of the show! The entire BassGear stand will be populated by BC folk this year Even better news, for my poor ears anyway, is that we'll be in the quieter zone this year. In fact, theoretically, they are restricting crazed noisy slapping to just the first 15 minutes of each hour even in the main hall! Quote
Rumple Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1359417038' post='1954609'] Even better news, for my poor ears anyway, is that we'll be in the quieter zone this year. In fact, theoretically, they are restricting crazed noisy slapping to just the first 15 minutes of each hour even in the main hall! [/quote] That is very good news Quote
discreet Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1359417038' post='1954609'] ...they are restricting crazed noisy slapping to just the first 15 minutes of each hour even in the main hall! [/quote] That's still a [i]lot [/i]of slapping. Depending on how much slapping you're used to, of course. These things are relative. Quote
ezbass Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 We ought to have BC "Don't Slap, Walk!" t shirt Quote
Mr Fretbuzz Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 ..or maybe ... here's the finger slap head.... Free lanyard for the best T design :-D Quote
StephenYork Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Hey, I will be there on the Saturday, managed to get an early bird ticket for Christmas. Any idea what time the early birds are allowed in? It doesn't say on the website or tickets!? Would be good to meet up with a few people, will pop along to the BC stand to say hi. Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 31, 2013 Author Posted January 31, 2013 [quote name='StephenYork' timestamp='1359634258' post='1957885'] Hey, I will be there on the Saturday, managed to get an early bird ticket for Christmas. Any idea what time the early birds are allowed in? It doesn't say on the website or tickets!? Would be good to meet up with a few people, will pop along to the BC stand to say hi. [/quote] My understanding is that "Early bird" was the name given to those tickets that were purchased before November 12 2012. They don't allow you to get into the show any earlier than anyone else. (Mine's one of those too.) Quote
molan Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359454997' post='1954873'] That's still a [i]lot [/i]of slapping. Depending on how much slapping you're used to, of course. These things are relative. [/quote] Totally agree! It'll be interesting to see how well t's policed this year. Last year it was supposed to be 30 minutes of 'noise' per hour but loads of people just ignored this and carried on playing. Theoretically the show guys have the authority to pull their power but I've never seen that happen. Apart from being stupidly noisy and pointless it's also just plain rude & disrespectful to all the exhibitors who'd actually like to talk to a few potential customers ithout screaming at the top of their voice all day. I'm going to be on a mission to report all the law breakers, lol. Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 31, 2013 Author Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) I may be able to help you by doing my disgruntled-punter-complaining-that-they-can't-hear-themselves-trying-out-new-gear, if I can find who to complain to at the show! Edited January 31, 2013 by bluejay Quote
StephenYork Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1359635509' post='1957925'] My understanding is that "Early bird" was the name given to those tickets that were purchased before November 12 2012. They don't allow you to get into the show any earlier than anyone else. (Mine's one of those too.) [/quote] I feel a bit stupid now! Anyway see you guys there Quote
such Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 I'm coming too, most probably on both days. Quote
Clarky72 Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 I'll be there on Saturday I reckon.... rather than earplugs I think i'll bring a pair of pliers for all the slappers. one snip and they're quiet... I just wish they'd have some more interesting and varied guests. We don't all want to be bored to tears by over techy musos all day long. It'd be so refreshing to have Paul Simonen, Duff McKagan, Nikki Sixx or Steve Harris there instead.. or even.... Lemmy! Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 1, 2013 Author Posted February 1, 2013 I wouldn't define David Ellefson as a techy muso, TBH. Nor Peter Hook. Quote
Clarky72 Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Hence why I'll be there on Saturday... every email that comes out from them has another techy, jazz or funk guy listed all the time though, its getting boring. We've all seen TM Stevens enough already! Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 1, 2013 Author Posted February 1, 2013 I'm not going to attend all masterclasses either - but I know I'm going to spend a lot of very dangerous, GAS-inducing time at Warwick's stand, as well as meeting as many Basschatters as possible (details to follow). And obviously checking out all the other vendors. I should probably leave my credit cards at home. Quote
MoJoKe Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Great to see so many are going! I will be there both days, working with MarkBass, so looking forward to putting names/faces to BC'ers, as I don't get up to meet all you big city folk too often! In the meantime I am officially homeless! We sold and moved out of our house yesterday and don't get to move in to the new place until 18th Feb, so we're off on holiday to get some winter sun. I'll be working on being easy to spot on the day, balding git with a Markbass Lanyard hopefully sporting a healthy tan! Quote
Kiwi Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Looks like I'm back in the UK the following week. Shame but the timing is just not good for me. Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 [quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1359727618' post='1959468'] I'll be there on Saturday I reckon.... rather than earplugs I think i'll bring a pair of pliers for all the slappers. one snip and they're quiet... I just wish they'd have some more interesting and varied guests. We don't all want to be bored to tears by over techy musos all day long. It'd be so refreshing to have Paul Simonen, Duff McKagan, Nikki Sixx or Steve Harris there instead.. or even.... Lemmy! [/quote] They would all get a thumbs up from me! Quote
Hobbayne Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1359748440' post='1959929'] Looks like I'm back in the UK the following week. Shame but the timing is just not good for me. [/quote] That's a co incidence! - I am off to the southern hemisphere (well Sydney actually) on the Sunday, but I will be there on Saturday. Quote
Kiwi Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1359758185' post='1960118'] That's a co incidence! - I am off to the southern hemisphere (well Sydney actually) on the Sunday, but I will be there on Saturday. [/quote] I'm in the process of finalising flights. Hoping to stop over for a night of the 8th so I can try one of Industrial Radio's MIDI basses. Meet you at Sydney airport for a breakfast beer? Quote
Dmanlamius Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 Really looking forward to it! This will be my third year. Hopefully want to meet with Dave from Megadeth My only criticism is that the slapping and popping can get a bit rowdy. I always walk out with a headache. Its not that I don't like slap and pop (I do it a lot myself oo'er!) its just constant, with loads of people doing it at different times, and at different sound levels. Ow. Apart from that, its a great experience. Good to just have the opportunity to chat about Bass with like-minded people. Quote
toomey7 Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 This is my first year going and I am looking forward to it. Might be a case of leaving my wallet at home, just in case. Quote
seashell Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 Updated unofficial attendance list! [b]Saturday[/b] Mr Fretbuzz Hobbayne Swanbrook jcater louisthebass molan (BassGear) bluejay Rumple ezbass Acebassmusic Dood (Hartke) Lozz196 The Greek Walman Jimryan seashell rushbo StephenYork such Clarky72 MoJoke(MarkBass) Dmanlius Jellyfish toomey7 [b]Sunday[/b] Swanbrook jcater Molan (BassGear) Acebassmusic Dood (Hartke) hernandoitwt irvined such MoJoke (MarkBass) seashell If your post didn't mention whether you were coming Sat or Sun, I've just guessed at Sat! Feel free to amend if I've got that wrong. Quote
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