icastle Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1420393112' post='2648769'] Yup, the Guitar Show in Birmingham - exactly the same weekend as the LBGS 2014. [/quote] Ah yes, that was the one. I guess most of the 'missing' companies had enough staff and exhibition kit to do one or the other, but not both. I dare say it'll pick up over the next few years now it's becoming established, provided the dates are chosen sensibly and it's seen as a cost effective way of increasing brand awareness. Quote
nbtone Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 I'm starting to watch the videos on youtube of the London Bass Guitar Show clinics and comparing them to the ones at Bass Player Live. Look here: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjbuaNFcdvo"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjbuaNFcdvo[/url] Quote
MrV the grin Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1420375112' post='2648499'] In fairness, it is the London BASS GUITAR Show. I'd like to see Yamaha amongst the exhibitors: finding their basses to try is quite hard in my experience. I can't believe that they can't afford the show fees. [/quote] Fair enough fella. We'll just leave those awkward looking upright things out of it then eh? Lets just plug in and get loud. Quote
Kiwi Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 FWIW Yamaha have [url="http://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/"]their own shop[/url] in Bond Street - which they took over from Chappells. It's easy to pop along and have a plunk on stuff if they have it in stock and the mood strikes. Quote
Alun Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 And have a very lovely red Pattitucci 6 string in stock :-) I didn't dare try it just in case!! Quote
BassAgent Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Right, I got my plane ticket last week so I'll be attending as well, Saturday only. I like the performers so far but I'd love to see more "regular" players. Mark King and Billy Sheehan are great and all, but more of the "extravagant" styles of playing Since I'm not really an extravagant player myself, I'd love to see some groove guys like Meshell, Pino, Paul Turner or Chris Wood. Quote
Sibob Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Can you imagine the stampede if they got Pino? Si Quote
ezbass Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1421342112' post='2660175'] Can you imagine the stampede if they got Pino? Si [/quote]I'd be there for one. Quote
BassAgent Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1421342112' post='2660175'] Can you imagine the stampede if they got Pino? Si [/quote] Of course, it was just an example Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 There was a stampede for Mark King two years ago, and we survived. And a different kind of stampede for John Taylor (middle-aged Duranettes, as opposed to middle aged slap-mad bassists). Quote
dudewheresmybass Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 John Taylor was a nice bloke too! Shame his 'show' talked more about his book than the nitty gritty of his playing style and equipment Quote
ezbass Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 [quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1421407479' post='2660799'] John Taylor was a nice bloke too! Shame his 'show' talked more about his book than the nitty gritty of his playing style and equipment [/quote]I agree, it was just a massive product plug, I was so disappointed that I got up and left. The best clinic/live performance I have seen at the various shows (IMO opinion of course) was Dave Marks', it was entertaining, instructive and well structured. I wish he'd do another. Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 The LBGS organisers have just announced a double bass builder, [url="http://www.thomasmartin.co.uk/"]http://www.thomasmartin.co.uk/[/url], among the exhbitors. Good news Quote
ezbass Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1421428924' post='2661157'] The LBGS organisers have just announced a double bass builder, [url="http://www.thomasmartin.co.uk/"]http://www.thomasmartin.co.uk/[/url], among the exhbitors. Good news [/quote]Excellent! Now what about Pino? Quote
Lozz196 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Looks like I`m not gonna make it this year. Gig Fri, gig Sat and a possible gig on the Thu means Lozz will be in need of zeds. Quote
molan Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1421428924' post='2661157'] The LBGS organisers have just announced a double bass builder, [url="http://www.thomasmartin.co.uk/"]http://www.thomasmartin.co.uk/[/url], among the exhbitors. Good news [/quote] These guys make some first rate stuff. Really impressed by them Quote
Kev Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 I am tempted, but the last thing I need is induced GAS! Quote
Bassjon Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Stuart Hamm has FINALLY been announced for the Sunday - 2 weeks after BGM broke the news. Quote
molan Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 [quote name='Bassjon' timestamp='1421580105' post='2662807'] Stuart Hamm has FINALLY been announced for the Sunday - 2 weeks after BGM broke the news. [/quote] BGM run LBGS - because they run some live news stuff they will often pre-promote on the magazine news pages ahead of the show site. Gets them additional site traffic and good for SEO if they release lots of current news articles Quote
dudewheresmybass Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Still not sure if I'll bother. The guests this year to me are meh, with the exception of perhaps billy, and the exhibitors list seems lacking. Quote
SpaceChick Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 I was hoping to make it this year, but I've got a gig instead. Would have liked to have seen Mark King too. Another year maybe! Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1421589755' post='2662947'] BGM run LBGS - because they run some live news stuff they will often pre-promote on the magazine news pages ahead of the show site. Gets them additional site traffic and good for SEO if they release lots of current news articles [/quote] Exactly Quote
BassAgent Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 And with Stu Hamm they've added another more or less extravagant player... I repeat my previous point Quote
Westie9 Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Whilst I really do enjoy the show each year it does appear very light on both performers and exhibitors. Given the date now is there likely to be a stampede of those wanting to show us their wares? Are BGM holding off announcements? Quote
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