TrevorR Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 It's looking like a properly good issue from a look at that cover... Mr Lawson supported by Messrs Taylor, Bailey, Pomeroy and Hungate with a side order of Wal bass review (am I biased? Yes, of course!) Quote
NickD Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1442593221' post='2868107'] Is it the nail varnish? [/quote] Might be! Quote
gary mac Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 The nail varnish makes me feel a bit uneasy (on any chap) but I have to admit to liking the shoes Quote
mikeswals Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1442242710' post='2865429'] It's the Ziricote Wal... they sent someone round to review it a while ago and I got an email from Joel a couple of weeks back saying it would be in the next issue. I'd be interested to see what they make of it, filter preamps take a bit of getting used to and the reviewer only had an hour or so with it. [/quote] Congrats Rob! I sure hope the reviewer knew how to use the controls, it sure took me longer than an hour to get used to it. Quote
CamdenRob Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 [quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1442641670' post='2868360'] Congrats Rob! I sure hope the reviewer knew how to use the controls, it sure took me longer than an hour to get used to it. [/quote] It was Ellen O'Reilly they sent round to review it and it sounded like she had the hang of it after about five minutes... I think she liked it, to my ears it sounded unmistakably like a Wal. It sounded different to when I play it but that's because she is a far better player! I feel a bit nervous to be honest... I know its silly but I genuinely care about this bass and really believe in what Paul is doing down in that tiny workshop in Cobham. I feel like I put something of myself into it having specced it and made various choices along the build process. I also sold all my other gear and waited a year and a half for it, so it's been a part of my life for a couple of years already and will continue to be so for the rest of my playing days. Can't wait to see what they thought Quote
TrevorR Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1442643471' post='2868368'] ... I know its silly but I genuinely care about this bass and really believe in what Paul is doing down in that tiny workshop in Cobham... Can't wait to see what they thought [/quote] +1 from me on that count. Paul's done a great job bringing back the brand he cut his luthiers skills with from a very uncertain future. I don't recall seeing a previous Herman era review in a major mag so can't wait to read it! Quote
yorks5stringer Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 [quote name='fatback' timestamp='1442583484' post='2867995'] This. Recycling content is as old as newspapers. Actually older, now that i think of the Old Testament. Everybody is crazy for content atm and will take it from wherever. My big beef is about quality newspapers quoting tweets. The BGM possibility opens up a whole new competitive arena for BC posters - who can get the most outrageous statements past Bluejay and into the mag. I'm going to try a secret code. [/quote] On the subject of recycling content I noticed an obvious Press Release from G&L in September's issue telling us about the new Tribute Series Active basses. They had not even converted it from $ to £... Helpful? Quote
ras52 Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 I must confess to a cheeky time-killing browse in WH Smith yesterday... nice one, Bluejay! Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 24, 2015 Author Posted September 24, 2015 Thank you! Writing about Basschat is fun, and you guys posting here are a constant source of inspiration, even when I don't quote anything word for word. Keep up the good work Quote
yorks5stringer Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1442595696' post='2868140'] The nail varnish makes me feel a bit uneasy (on any chap) but I have to admit to liking the shoes [/quote] He was/is a Goth if that helps you? Quote
gary mac Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1443105656' post='2872268'] He was/is a Goth if that helps you? [/quote] Thanks for trying but no, it doesn't help at all Quote
Happy Jack Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 In that case, his nail varnish should Shirley be black, neh? Quote
yorks5stringer Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1443110535' post='2872313'] In that case, his nail varnish should Shirley be black, neh? [/quote] Would need to consult the Goth dress code for FX laden Bassists, anyone know what page it's on? Quote
Rich Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1437907725' post='2829827'] I like the idea of an acoustic bass roundup. If you could herd them all into a corner or a pen it would be so much easier to make sure none escape the flamethrower [/quote]Try that with mine at your peril Quote
CamdenRob Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 I got a lovely email from Paul at Wal yesterday evening regarding the review in this months BGM. Despite a couple of inaccuracies in the review the overall vibe was positive and If Paul's happy so am I... he did make it afterall, I just ordered it! Quote
Thunderbird Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 I think the basschat column is a great idea and I take my hat off to Sylvia for doing it but unfortunately for me it still don't feel the urge to by it just to read the BC column . it used to be a good read but I gave up reading it ages ago as it was just pretty much the same old stuff in it month in month out and so I gave up spending my hard earned cash on it (by the way how much is it nowadays?) really sorry if my comment seems negative as I know a lot of hard work goes in to the mag. Quote
ezbass Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1443163669' post='2872678'] I got a lovely email from Paul at Wal yesterday evening regarding the review in this months BGM. Despite a couple of inaccuracies in the review the overall vibe was positive and If Paul's happy so am I... he did make it afterall, I just ordered it! [/quote]The inaccuracies are not the best advert for the mag and details are surely easily checked before print, but the fact that they liked your Wal must give you a nice warm glow. However, as a review, I found it a bit cursory, more details in the sound and playability department definitely required. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Not that I've ever seen a WAL advert in BGM, but unfortunately they cannot afford to upset Advertisers, so you never really see a review that is anything less than gentle in any criticism it may have. Having said that, a badly setup or made Bass should never be sent out for review anyway. Car Manufacturer's Press Fleets are specially prepared for that reason. Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 13, 2015 Author Posted November 13, 2015 This month we have Tim Commerford of RATM on the cover, plus lots more inside, and John East, Jon Shuker, the usual Basschat column, and my interview with Julie Slick of Adrian Belew Trio (and several other excellent projects). Quote
Happy Jack Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 Couldn't he afford a proper bass guitar? Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 13, 2015 Author Posted November 13, 2015 My first thought was that it looks soo 80s! Perhaps intentionally... Quote
CamdenRob Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1447424487' post='2907578'] My first thought was that it looks soo 80s!... [/quote] 1880s... Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 13, 2015 Author Posted November 13, 2015 LOL I remember Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads playing one of those, around the Psycho Killer era. Must say it looks good on litlle tiny girlie bassists like us, it makes us seem positively statuesque! Quote
ras52 Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1447424964' post='2907584'] 1880s... [/quote] Quote
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