Len_derby Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='TimR' timestamp='1376643378' post='2177167'] That's what happens when you agree to meet strange men off the Internet at motorway services. [/quote] And my wife takes the photos. Sordid. We're just lucky the News of the World is no more. But, on the other hand - they say there's no such thing as bad publicity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1376672663' post='2177865'] And my wife takes the photos. Sordid. We're just lucky the News of the World is no more. But, on the other hand - they say there's no such thing as bad publicity. [/quote] I can just imagine the story. Strange men meet in service station parking lot to handle purple headed, large shafted item in a G string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1376648273' post='2177251'] What are you thinking? [/quote] It was just a 'top of the head' idea. If a well-known and respected luther or techy gave the bass a once-over it could be a bit more good publicity. That was all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I just thought it would show a bit of love to restore the frets so that the Bass is be fully playable - nothing more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1376673787' post='2177888'] I just thought it would show a bit of love to restore the frets so that the Bass is be fully playable - nothing more than that. [/quote] Yeah, nothing wrong with that I agree, but others don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1376672879' post='2177871'] It was just a 'top of the head' idea. If a well-known and respected luther or techy gave the bass a once-over it could be a bit more good publicity. That was all. [/quote] Maybe if it was sent to some local guitar workshop to be spruced up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Interesting idea guys , but if you cast your attention between gigs 6 and 7 the baton had a bit of TLC by manchesterguitartech.co.uk I am not sure how often your own guitars get checked out but the baton just needs playing IMO . BCers doing their thing , pick it up and pass it on , high profile is great but , lets just keep picking it up, playing it and passing it on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1376674926' post='2177927'] Interesting idea guys , but if you cast your attention between gigs 6 and 7 the baton had a bit of TLC by manchesterguitartech.co.uk I am not sure how often your own guitars get checked out but the baton just needs playing IMO . BCers doing their thing , pick it up and pass it on , high profile is great but , lets just keep picking it up, playing it and passing it on . [/quote] Correct on all counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'm giving the purple one an outing tonight [url="http://www.lemonrock.com/gig.php?id=277466"]http://www.lemonrock...g.php?id=277466[/url] will let you know in the morning how it went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1376674926' post='2177927'] Interesting idea guys , but if you cast your attention between gigs 6 and 7 the baton had a bit of TLC by manchesterguitartech.co.uk I am not sure how often your own guitars get checked out but the baton just needs playing IMO . BCers doing their thing , pick it up and pass it on , high profile is great but , lets just keep picking it up, playing it and passing it on . [/quote] ...agreed ! ( still, a few more frets above 12th would open up the instrument for solos in the upper register ...but not a big thing in the overall scheme of things!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1376755414' post='2178761'] I'm giving the purple one an outing tonight [url="http://www.lemonrock.com/gig.php?id=277466"]http://www.lemonrock...g.php?id=277466[/url] will let you know in the morning how it went. [/quote] be great to see any photos that you may have ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1376779205' post='2179133'] be great to see any photos that you may have ! [/quote] Yep photos to follow and a count up of the cash in the collection pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 The Hoddesdon stop off added £96 to the pot. The very kind BC'er Grangur has just collected the baton from me and is personally driving it all the way down to Portsmouth on wednesday. What a top man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) GaryMac !!! and Grangur !! Edited August 19, 2013 by ubassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Don't forget to cut and paste the signature below to your profile ! Great job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hope you got a handover photo :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 There's a mention of the bass relay in the new edition of Guitarist magazine, out today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 [quote name='casapete' timestamp='1376947905' post='2181502'] There's a mention of the bass relay in the new edition of Guitarist magazine, out today. [/quote] Pics dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 [quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1376947777' post='2181497'] Hope you got a handover photo :-P [/quote] James, really sorry, bit of a brain blank and didn't even think of pics tonight. Sorry, feel like I've let the side down a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 [quote name='casapete' timestamp='1376947905' post='2181502'] There's a mention of the bass relay in the new edition of Guitarist magazine, out today. [/quote] Their Twitter feed suggests it's actually not out yet: [quote][url="https://twitter.com/Guitarist_Mag"][b]Guitarist Magazine[/b] [s]@[/s][b]Guitarist_Mag[/b] [/url] [url="https://twitter.com/Guitarist_Mag/status/368314071780560896"]16 Aug[/url] Guitarist 372 hits the shelves in print and digital forms on 23 August. [/quote] Which would explain why I didn't spot any relay-related article while I was browsing music mags in WHSmith this afternoon... Pete, I assume you have some sort of insider knowledge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 ....in the meantime here a pickie of the next generation ( my daughter actually!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1376950286' post='2181541'] ....in the meantime here a pickie of the next generation ( my daughter actually!) [/quote] That's a really cool photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'd just like to say to all involved that I have been following this from day one and what you have achieved so far is outstanding. I have lost 2 best mates and my Dad to cancer in the last year or two and you all have my total respect. Off to just giving now to make a donation. Basschat Rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Those who either take part or donate are just some of the coolest people you could ever hope to meet ! Top post Sam ...top post !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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