Jimryan Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1384700789' post='2279613'] I could collect it tomorrow from Johnny in Hemel. I travel about a bit and can arrange to drop it with anyone else who's doing a gig in the South, South-east, London, Anglia area. Any takers? [/quote] Give this a shout out on the Facebook page too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1384700789' post='2279613'] I could collect it tomorrow from Johnny in Hemel. I travel about a bit and can arrange to drop it with anyone else who's doing a gig in the South, South-east, London, Anglia area. Any takers? [/quote] Yep, I'd like to confirm my desire for it on the 14th Dec in East London (I'm in Romford, Essex). I also get about a bit and so, unless someone needs it in the meantime, I'm sure we can arrange something to pick it up. (I could also use it on the 13th Dec) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1384700789' post='2279613'] I could collect it tomorrow from Johnny in Hemel. I travel about a bit and can arrange to drop it with anyone else who's doing a gig in the South, South-east, London, Anglia area. Any takers? [/quote] [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1385108794' post='2284477'] Yep, I'd like to confirm my desire for it on the 14th Dec in East London (I'm in Romford, Essex). I also get about a bit and so, unless someone needs it in the meantime, I'm sure we can arrange something to pick it up. (I could also use it on the 13th Dec) [/quote] I can either meet Grangur in Hemel or meet 4 Strings at say, South Mimms services on the M25? PM me if you want to collect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 [quote name='Jonnyboy Rotten' timestamp='1385111399' post='2284505'] I can either meet Grangur in Hemel or meet 4 Strings at say, South Mimms services on the M25? PM me if you want to collect it. [/quote] Does anyone want the bass between now and the 13th Dec? If not I'll arrange to pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I COULD have picked up the bass and delivered it. But I live near Stansted and have no plans to go to Hemel again. So it's best if Johnny and 4strings arrange to meet. Maybe next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 No takers? I will be in Nottingham next weekend if anyone wants to use the baton? 4Strings wants it within a couple of weeks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 We've just had a reply for Guiness world records!?! "Claim ID: 417828 Membership Number: 363751 Dear Mr James Ryan, Thank you for sending us the details of your proposed record attempt for 'Most gigged/used BassGuitar'. We are always delighted when we hear from people who want to break a record and were excited to read your application. Unfortunately, after thoroughly reviewing your application with members of our research team, we are afraid to say that we're unable to accept your proposal as a Guinness World Records title. Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in getting back to you. Your claim has been thoroughly discussed throughout the team and with our external music specialist. Whilst we fully appreciate this is not the decision you were hoping for, we trust that you will understand our position. However, if you have any further record proposals please do make another application, we would be delighted to hear from you again. Although we are not currently able to accept your proposal for a new record, we will keep your details on file and will let you know if our decision changes in the near future. Whilst we fully appreciate this is not the decision you were hoping for, we trust that you will understand our position. However, if you have any further record proposals please do make another application, we would be delighted to hear from you again. Once again thank you for contacting Guinness World Records. Kind regards Anatole Baboukhian Records Management Team " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 What does that mean, though? Does that mean that they just don't think it's the kind of thing that people would like/care about in their book, or does it mean that there's something about the whole process that needs to be adjudicated by them to check the record's validity? I just don't understand what it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1385496517' post='2289028'] ...something about the whole process that needs to be adjudicated by them to check the record's validity? [/quote] I think that's probably it. The record needs to be validated by an official GWR Adjudicator. Which for obvious reasons would be a logistical nightmare. Edited November 26, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 It's doubtful but it manages to make its way upto Glasgow by the 18th of December I'm playing a christmas gig on that date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1385496828' post='2289034'] I think that's probably it. The record needs to be validated by an official GWR Adjudicator. Which for obvious reasons would be a logistical nightmare. [/quote] Well that makes sense. I wish they had put that into their reply. I know when they do world record attempts on TV, they always have adjudicators to verify and make sure everything is above board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 most gigged/ used bass guitar is probably a bit vague to have definitive numbers thrown at it to validate it against another bass ,for instance Dave Peacock ( Chas and Dave) seems to have clocked up a few gigs with the same bass. Maybe the record attempt title needs to reflect the nature of the record a bit closer . I think to actually have a record attempt you would have to do it at something like the bass show and organise it with agreed rules so that the criteria for playing was agreed , then have all the visitors play it and pass it on , but all at one location and on the one day within a specific time period , and then it can be suitably adjudicated , every entrant to pay £2 to the charity etc or something along those lines . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1385501356' post='2289110'] Maybe the record attempt title needs to reflect the nature of the record a bit closer . I think to actually have a record attempt you would have to do it at something like the bass show and organise it with agreed rules so that the criteria for playing was agreed , then have all the visitors play it and pass it on , but all at one location and on the one day within a specific time period , and then it can be suitably adjudicated , every entrant to pay £2 to the charity etc or something along those lines . [/quote] That's not a bad idea for at LBGS2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 [quote name='Jonnyboy Rotten' timestamp='1385335379' post='2287215'] No takers? I will be in Nottingham next weekend if anyone wants to use the baton? 4Strings wants it within a couple of weeks though. [/quote] He does! Also the time he wants it is getting closer and so the likelihood of someone else taking it in the meantime is reducing so maybe he should just come and get it. Last call for any takers before the 13th Dec! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 [quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1385497016' post='2289036'] It's doubtful but it manages to make its way upto Glasgow by the 18th of December I'm playing a christmas gig on that date. [/quote] [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1385511027' post='2289272'] He does! Also the time he wants it is getting closer and so the likelihood of someone else taking it in the meantime is reducing so maybe he should just come and get it. Last call for any takers before the 13th Dec! [/quote] We could make it happen and bring her back to Scotland for a holiday. I've got a gig on the 20th which is the bands 30th anniversary & is likely to be our last, and may be my last gig - hope not though. I'll pm you. If noone is ripping 4Strings arm off after 13th Dec I'll make arrangements for it to come back up & we'll try & get some Scottish action going . Someones bound to have a Hogmany gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1385539057' post='2289356'] We could make it happen and bring her back to Scotland for a holiday. I've got a gig on the 20th which is the bands 30th anniversary & is likely to be our last, and may be my last gig - hope not though. I'll pm you. If noone is ripping 4Strings arm off after 13th Dec I'll make arrangements for it to come back up & we'll try & get some Scottish action going . Someones bound to have a Hogmany gig. [/quote] Great, let's get it up there, especially for Hogmany! (I'll be ripping my own arm off for the 14th Dec! That's the main gig for it, the 13th will be a bonus if I have it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 It's nearly hand over time :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 [quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1386230685' post='2297372'] It's nearly hand over time :-) [/quote] Yep, I am meeting 4Strings at South Mimms Services this evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Handover pics would be good. Maybe even a selfie,they're very popular these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Here is a rather fetching [s]selfie[/s] shelfie Taxi!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Ok Guys! The baton is well and truly handed. Mrs 4Strings took a better photo but here is one in the meantime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 [quote name='Jonnyboy Rotten' timestamp='1386235802' post='2297443'] Here is a rather fetching [s]selfie[/s] shelfie Taxi!!! [/quote] Aha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) Very nice to meet Jonnyboy, here's one taken by the present Mrs 4Strings as an option [attachment=149937:P8050127.JPG] The bass will hopefully be a-groovin in the next shot Edited December 6, 2013 by 4 Strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1386288921' post='2298497'] Very nice to meet Jonnyboy, here's one taken by the present Mrs 4Strings as an option [attachment=149937:P8050127.JPG] The bass will hopefully be a-groovin in the next shot [/quote] Best of luck with the gig(s) Greg! Was lovely to meet you both - Hope you raise lots of money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 The current plan is for the bass to be courier upto Glasgow by the 17th for Donald and I (gig on 18th and 20th). I had a word with Campbell Owens (Original Aztec Camera bassist) who has said he'd like to play the bass on the 18th as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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