solo4652 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Vinny' timestamp='1364424014' post='2026444'] I've PM'd solo, I don't want him to miss out if (as it appears) he's only got the one gig to play it at. [/quote] Thanks Vinny - PM replied to. I saw that the relay looked as if it might be stalling, so I offered to do something to keep it going. I'm not in a band at the moment, but I contacted an old band of mine and they graciously offered me 1 song at their gig in Rawtenstall on 5th April. I'm happy to pick the bass up from Kev and then hand it to you after the 5th if that helps the relay at all. If it over-complicates things, then I'll simply stand aside - it's not a problem. Steve Edited March 27, 2013 by solo4652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) solo4652 in Rawtenstall on the 5th, then me in Bromborough on the 13th. Next? Edited March 27, 2013 by Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Awesome!?! Including Kev's gig, the next 3 are planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 On the plus side , its all plus , on the minus , I am also gigging on the 13th so won't be able to come and enjoy the craic young Vinny- my-lad , ah well , as a mr green once said . the party is still on tommorrow night for y'all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1364428683' post='2026539'] On the plus side , its all plus , on the minus , I am also gigging on the 13th so won't be able to come and enjoy the craic young Vinny- my-lad , ah well , as a mr green once said . the party is still on tommorrow night for y'all . [/quote] Great! I'll come over tomorrow night (28th) and pick up the bass from you. I'll then pass it to Vinny after my gig on 5th April. See you tomorrow, then. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='Vinny' timestamp='1364426666' post='2026498'] solo4652 in Rawtenstall on the 5th, then me in Bromborough on the 13th. Next? [/quote] On to Chrismuzz in Stoke?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Awesome. Don't forget all the pictures and to dish out the justgiving link/text options, the BC links and any Facebook details. We're doing good guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1364429074' post='2026543'] On to Chrismuzz in Stoke?? [/quote] This could work out pretty well! I wish I could make it to Vinny's gig on the 13th but I've got one myself the same night! I'm totally cool to collect the bass a day or two after.. Generations are the featured band at Stoke Uni's Headbangers Ball on the 16th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Just back from Chester. Kev "lurksalot" and his band were rocking the Golden Eagle - people singing, clapping and dancing. Good, tight band! Kev handed the bass to me. Pictures to follow tomorrow. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Cheers Steve , you're very kind , the crowd were really up for it and that helps everything move along nicely. I was well pleased to see you and Vinny , it is brilliant when you come and introduce yourselves . I think that this relay is fantastic , a truly inspired idea from JIm and I feel honoured to be a part of it . I am not sure how much went in the tins but I am hoping for a few donations on the website , I will check it out and send a few nudges if needed . Good luck with your go Steve and Vinny. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Pictures from kev's gig at the Golden Eagle in Chester on 28th March: Kev explaining the bass relay before playing: [attachment=131320:Kev 1.JPG] Kev playing and singing: [attachment=131318:Kev 3.JPG] Kev hands bass to me in the interval while eating his pick: [attachment=131319:Kev and Steve.JPG] I'll be playing with my old band Ask Anyone at Madisons wine bar in Rawtenstall on 5th April. Anyone in the area, please do come along and say hello. I'll then pass the bass on to Vinny for his gig on 13th April. Cheers, Steve Edited March 29, 2013 by solo4652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Glad you guys enjoyed yourselves last night. Love the pictures too. Steve, I think it's awesome how your old band are on board with this too. I'm pleased everyone's having a good time with this. No donations yet Kev (I get emailed every time someone does :-p) but I'm sure once they've woken up and got past any hangovers they will. Once again, Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Great pictures Steve , I will bounce a few reminders out in the morning Jim . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1364549120' post='2027925'] Pictures from kev's gig at the Golden Eagle in Chester on 28th March: Kev explaining the bass relay before playing: [attachment=131320:Kev 1.JPG] Kev playing and singing: [attachment=131318:Kev 3.JPG] Kev hands bass to me in the interval while eating his pick: [attachment=131319:Kev and Steve.JPG] I'll be playing with my old band Ask Anyone at Madisons wine bar in Rawtenstall on 5th April. Anyone in the area, please do come along and say hello. I'll then pass the bass on to Vinny for his gig on 13th April. Cheers, Steve [/quote] Great to see the updates - what a Bassface btw!!!! Moving slowly Northward........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 EEEK! Bit of a problem with the bass this morning - now fixed. The bass needed a bit of a wash and brush-up, and some routine maintenance. So, this morning, I; - Sorted out the loose jack socket. - Quick squirt of switch cleaner into the pots and jack socket - electrics are much quieter now. - Removed the strings to clean and oil the fretboard with lemon oil. Smells like your mum's kitchen now. - Tightened all tuners - they were all loose and rattling - Cleaned the bridge and removed nearly all of the rust. Putting the strings back on, the nut cracked and half went flying across the kitchen! Oh sh*t. Panic phone call to Steve Robinson guitar tech in Manchester. "Bring it straight over" he said. While I waited, he fitted a new nut and he tweaked the truss-rod to get rid of the fret-buzz at frets 1-5. Since it's the BC relay bass, he didn't charge anything. He's a good man. Here's his website: [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/[/url] Anyway, the bass is now much fitter and healthier and ready to get back out on the road. All's well that ends well. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Sounds good! This bass might come out the end of this thing working better than when it started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 [quote name='iamtheelvy' timestamp='1364569728' post='2028317'] Sounds good! This bass might come out the end of this thing working better than when it started! [/quote] I'd hazard a guess at it being better than when I first got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1364568154' post='2028285'] EEEK! Bit of a problem with the bass this morning - now fixed. The bass needed a bit of a wash and brush-up, and some routine maintenance. So, this morning, I; - Sorted out the loose jack socket. - Quick squirt of switch cleaner into the pots and jack socket - electrics are much quieter now. - Removed the strings to clean and oil the fretboard with lemon oil. Smells like your mum's kitchen now. - Tightened all tuners - they were all loose and rattling - Cleaned the bridge and removed nearly all of the rust. Putting the strings back on, the nut cracked and half went flying across the kitchen! Oh sh*t. Panic phone call to Steve Robinson guitar tech in Manchester. "Bring it straight over" he said. While I waited, he fitted a new nut and he tweaked the truss-rod to get rid of the fret-buzz at frets 1-5. Since it's the BC relay bass, he didn't charge anything. He's a good man. Here's his website: [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/[/url] Anyway, the bass is now much fitter and healthier and ready to get back out on the road. All's well that ends well. Steve [/quote] I met Steve Robinson a couple of times. Nice guy, and my respect for him just went up a notch. Nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Top effort Steve , I know I mentioned it needed a tweak or two , but respect for giving it the third degree I might shout up for another go now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Great stuff, nice to see pics of whats going on along the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Damn I would have been in stoke on the sunday of the 6th for a complete change in direction to Cambridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Dammit!! I don't have a gig till the 20th now, so anyone else wanna jump in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 My next 2 gigs are the 13th and the 16th and I'm based in Stoke on Trent if anyone nearby is using it before then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 In theory, I'm playing The Baton this Friday, 5th April. I say "In theory" because the venue is not returning calls or emails, and it cancelled last weekend's scheduled gig. It's possible our gig may be cancelled. I'm away 6th - 7th, so I'll be able to hand over the bass anytime after that. I'm surprised that nobody else in Manchester has put themselves forward. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Fate is against me on this one. It's just been confirmed that my gig tomorrow night (5th April) has been cancelled. Apparently, the venue closed two weeks ago and didn't inform the bands that had been booked. So - who's having it next? Steve Edited April 4, 2013 by solo4652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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