bassbiscuits Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I'm coming from Oadby just outside Leicester and there'll be space in the car if anyone needs a lift in. Even more space if i don't bring my amp (which isn't anything spectacular/interesting)! I'll rustle around for a raffle prize too tho - good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 [quote name='Ashweb' timestamp='1489540627' post='3257832'] Just caught up with this thread - I'm beginning to feel very under geared! If I go for 'full deployment' then I can bring my main bass, an Ibenez GSR200, [/quote] I have a GSR200 (the passive one) that I picked up for £60 secondhand. It plays so well that I often take it on gigs instead of taking my BTB1605. It's light, balances beautifully and has a lovely neck. Personally, I think it would be a good idea to have a few more 'budget' basses (Squiers, Yamaha BB's, Ibanez GSR's) at these gatherings for people in the market for an affordable bass to try. There's usually plenty of 'exotica'. Would be nice to see some basses from the other end of the scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1489604833' post='3258351'] It does seem like there will be an awful lot of kit there if everyone brings what they have mentioned. I won't be bringing anything except hopefully be thinline Telecaster guitar I've been building as I know it's of particular interest to some of the other builders that are attending. I live in the village though and can quickly pop home to fetch anything else that people may want to try. I'll also try to sort a suitable raffle prize and maybe a cake too [/quote] I'm looking forward to seeing your Telecaster, even though it has too many, thin strings...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 [quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1489870015' post='3260497'] Personally, I think it would be a good idea to have a few more 'budget' basses (Squiers, Yamaha BB's, Ibanez GSR's) at these gatherings for people in the market for an affordable bass to try. There's usually plenty of 'exotica'. Would be nice to see some basses from the other end of the scale. [/quote] I brought my Squier last time iirc. I can bring it again if you want. You're welcome to try it out through the house rig. It's my main gigging bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Norris has just tipped me off about this; I'd love to go, not least as I'm moving to the area but that means weekends are all about preparing the house for sale. Next year perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I'm afraid I'll now be out of the country on May 13th so can't make it after all. Have a good bash guys and catch up with you at the next one maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cytania Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) Looks like I can make it this year 😀 Only purchase last year was a DI so I may just bring the old faithful single-cut 🎸 Edited March 25, 2017 by cytania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottle Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I'm adding this to my calendar - will let you guys know in April if I can make it. Saturdays are usually no issue. Have a bigger car now so can fit [b]more gear[/b] into it I'll be travelling up from deepest Cambridge(shire) if anyone needs a lift. New handbuilt bass will hopefully be ready in time! Ta, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkariM Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Hope its a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I'm really sorry i don't think i'm going to be able to attend now - my missus is away that weekend, and I'm needed to mind the two kids (who are too young currently to enjoy the charms of a room full of bass players....) Bummer. Next year then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Hi .. I'm going to come along to this. Never been to one before, sounds fun. Space in the car from Derby if anyone needs a lift ... space for some basses too if I leave by double bass at home. I can bring any or all of: A Wal fretless, a (slightly odd) Warwick Dolph, a double bass, a TINY PJB amp (flightcase) and a LARGE Trace Elliot combo (if anyone wants to buy it!) CU there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) [quote name='NickA' timestamp='1493324793' post='3287560'] Hi .. I'm going to come along to this. Never been to one before, sounds fun. Space in the car from Derby if anyone needs a lift ... space for some basses too if I leave by double bass at home. I can bring any or all of: A Wal fretless, a (slightly odd) Warwick Dolph, a double bass, a TINY PJB amp (flightcase) and a LARGE Trace Elliot combo (if anyone wants to buy it!) CU there [/quote] Derby must be a hot bed of TE kit, I have just bought a very combo and cab from a guy in Derby. I grew up in Spondon but don't remember much TE kit in the music shops in Derby, remember a nice Roland amp I couldn't afford though. Edited April 27, 2017 by T-Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 It was indeed a Trace hotbed "back in the day". I played briefly in an electro-folk band that looked like we had Trace sponsorship .. the stage glowed green with it all! The shop at the top of the Osmaston Road that now is Rattle and Drum, was previously Play It Again Sam and before that was .... erm I forget.... used to be stosh with Trace Gear. At one time it was a fantastic 2nd hand gear exchange too. I bought my trace combo (new), my Wal and a Yamaha BB2000 from there over the years. Now it only really stocks new mainstream brands (Fender, Ashdown etc). Hey ho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mu5 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Hi, I've only been playing a couple of months but will be heading down work permitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 [quote name='j1mu5' timestamp='1493445123' post='3288316'] Hi, I've only been playing a couple of months but will be heading down work permitting. [/quote] Hope you can make it. You a sure to meet people who will interest and inspire you. I went to my first Bash (the South East one) when I had only been playing about 6 months. I was somewhat terrified, but found it a very useful experience. I've been playing 6 years now. Can't believe it's been that long! Basschat has been an amazingly useful resource in that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mu5 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1493503654' post='3288870'] Hope you can make it. You a sure to meet people who will interest and inspire you. I went to my first Bash (the South East one) when I had only been playing about 6 months. I was somewhat terrified, but found it a very useful experience. I've been playing 6 years now. Can't believe it's been that long! Basschat has been an amazingly useful resource in that time. [/quote] I'm really hoping it will be a useful experience and have to agree it really is a terrifying prospect at the moment but will be good to meet new people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 [quote name='j1mu5' timestamp='1493634231' post='3289522'] I'm really hoping it will be a useful experience and have to agree it really is a terrifying prospect at the moment but will be good to meet new people. [/quote] There's no need to be terrified! We're an easy-going friendly bunch, and basically people chat about gear over tea and cakes, try out each other's basses/amps/effects etc, natter about bass, have a raffle and more tea and cakes, and more nattering about bass. It's great - good to meet other players at various stages of their bass-playing life; some play at home, some are out gigging regularly, and some in between. It's just a friendly get together really. I can't make it this year, but been the last two years and had a great time, even making a few new friends along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 [quote name='j1mu5' timestamp='1493634231' post='3289522'] I'm really hoping it will be a useful experience and have to agree it really is a terrifying prospect at the moment but will be good to meet new people. [/quote] I went to my first Bash last October with similar feelings. More so perhaps because it was a double bass bash and I don't play upright. I was curious and it was a great opportunity to meet some of the characters on here. I think you'll get something out of it, if only cake... See you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Sadly I am out :-( Dad's taxi services taking priority on a Brownie day out. Will make the next one with any luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 [quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1493825247' post='3291023'] Sadly I am out :-( Dad's taxi services taking priority on a Brownie day out. Will make the next one with any luck. [/quote] Make their day out a trip to the Bass Bash. Like take your daughters to work day only you're taking everyone else's too... Can't hurt to get them interested in the low frequencies early on now can it? Unless there's a stripper no-one's mentioned booking...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I like the idea but doubt the fearsome lady who runs the group would agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Aw, catch yer at the next 'un then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 No strippers as far as I know, unless Andy counts because of the amount of paint he's removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Good one. The way it's looking at the moment he will be giving me a lift to the Bash. I will be into him for petrol money but I ain't gonna try and slip a twenty in his waistband unless he's an exceptional pole dancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mu5 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 [quote name='bassbiscuits' timestamp='1493818434' post='3290912'] There's no need to be terrified! We're an easy-going friendly bunch, and basically people chat about gear over tea and cakes, try out each other's basses/amps/effects etc, natter about bass, have a raffle and more tea and cakes, and more nattering about bass. [/quote] That's good to know that I won't be bringing any gear with me but will be nice to see other people's bass although I don't think my credit card would agree. [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1493824518' post='3291010'] I think you'll get something out of it, if only cake... See you there. [/quote] Cake is always good, I'm looking forward to it now, should be there for about 1ish with a bit of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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