alembic1989 Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Had the pleasure of meeting another BC'er to conclude a trade deal today. Doesn't happen a lot, but when it has happened over the years Ive been a member, it's always been a pleasure. Always good to meet the person behind their BC moniker. There's something about bass players that makes them different from g****ists. I think it's the lack of competitiveness and bitchiness. Quote
FinnDave Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 I've met a few, all have been first class people. Quote
AndyTravis Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Yeah, every experience has been positive. Including the one today with a chap called Sean. A very nice man - nice player too. Quote
TheGreek Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 I've yet to meet anybody from this forum that I didn't like....everybody I've met at a Bash has been open and friendly and when I've done deals it's been a bind to end conversations as there's always so much in common. Bassists, we are such a great bunch. Quote
T-Bay Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Same here too, picked up a travel bass yesterday off a guy on here, top bloke as has been everyone I have met. Quote
Len_derby Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 I was having a chinwag with two other Basschatters this weekend; Chris Sharman and Dave Sturt. We were all playing at a local festival, some of us twice. We have a nice little enclave of supportive forum members here in Derbyshire, not forgetting the incomperable Andyjr1515. Andy was probably far too busy on his latest wonder-build to come out. Quote
Barking Spiders Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 You've yet to meet me fellas! I'm an utter git Quote
blue Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 If I ever make it to the UK, I'll be looking all of you up. Blue Quote
blue Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 [quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1496604399' post='3312648'] You've yet to meet me fellas! I'm an utter git [/quote] Git? Blue Quote
T-Bay Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1496605492' post='3312658'] Git? Blue [/quote] Gentle negative term, don't think there is a US equivalent. Quote
lowregisterhead Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 I was on a gig on Friday when the bass player from the festival house band came over and reminded me he'd bought a bass from me years before! We had a lovely chat. Quote
lowregisterhead Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 [quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1496605576' post='3312660'] Gentle negative term, don't think there is a US equivalent. [/quote] Jerk? No offence, Barking Spiders! Quote
Tonteee Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Git = illegitimate, as far as I knew. For US equivalent, maybe Son of a Gun...? Quote
Geek99 Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) [quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1496605576' post='3312660'] Gentle negative term, don't think there is a US equivalent. [/quote] Difficult, awkward, martinet, hardass, jerk, dickwad Edited June 4, 2017 by Geek99 Quote
Geek99 Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 I've met grangur, gremlinandy, homer and walman (I think). All have been top. I work with Norris. Quote
silverfoxnik Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1496603210' post='3312637'] I've yet to meet anybody from this forum that I didn't like....everybody I've met at a Bash has been open and friendly and when I've done deals it's been a bind to end conversations as there's always so much in common. Bassists, we are such a great bunch. [/quote] +1 Endless positive experiences since being on Basschat this last 10 years or so.. Well, except for my bank balance of course which hasn't quite enjoyed such a positive time of things! 😀 Quote
Grangur Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1496608181' post='3312707'] I've met grangur, gremlinandy, homer and walman (I think). All have been top. I work with Norris. [/quote] Likewise, good Sir. I too have had some wonderful experiences. I met with Binky-bass yesterday simply for me to try his multi-string basses. Had a great time. Only ever had one bad experience; I got chewed off after my driving a 150mile round trip and I failed to buy the guy's bass. I survived. Quote
Dandelion Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 I met a nice fella today. A very hospitable chap. Shame that I had to dash off fairly quickly, but it was a 300 mile round trip. The guy in question has a friend in Scunthorpe should he ever require one. Quote
Len_derby Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1496605453' post='3312656'] If I ever make it to the UK, I'll be looking all of you up. Blue [/quote] And you'll be very welcome Blue. Do it! Quote
PawelG Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 I have been introduced to this forum by silverfoxnik. He paid me a visit to have a look at my bass around November last year. Since then, I went through quite a few instruments and met quite a few BC'ers. Always great advice and common ground with all of them. Nik came and bought a bass from me recently, more time pleasantly spent. Thank you. It's a beautiful thing we've got going here. It helps me to believe that there are still kind people out there. Quote
SpondonBassed Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 [quote name='alembic1989' timestamp='1496602063' post='3312619'] Had the pleasure of meeting another BC'er to conclude a trade deal today. Doesn't happen a lot, but when it has happened over the years Ive been a member, it's always been a pleasure. Always good to meet the person behind their BC moniker. There's something about bass players that makes them different from g****ists. I think it's the lack of competitiveness and bitchiness. [/quote] You'd enjoy the Bass Bashes then. [quote name='blue' timestamp='1496605453' post='3312656'] If I ever make it to the UK, I'll be looking all of you up... [/quote] Like Len, I say go for it. Derbyshire is highly recommended as a place of interest for tourists. I'd be happy to meet up for a coffee/beer and a chin wag if you are in our area. Quote
Marc S Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1496603210' post='3312637'] I've yet to meet anybody from this forum that I didn't like....everybody I've met at a Bash has been open and friendly and when I've done deals it's been a bind to end conversations as there's always so much in common...... [/quote] Yes, I'm in 100% agreement - I've met quite a few BC'ers, at local bass bash events and when buying /selling / trading... I've got to say I've really enjoyed meeting every one of them. I know several local BC'ers who I'd never hesitate to ask for advice or help.... Thanks BC - I don't know what I did before I discovered this forum (well, I probably spent much less money on gear ha ha) Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 +1 to all the good things said above about meeting Basschatters for deals, or even just a drink, and attending bashes. Honourable mention for the London Bass Guitar Show too, which is teeming with Basschatters every year. And don't forget the non-bass-playing other halves. I have met Mrs CamdenRob, Mrs Grangur, Mrs Sharman, the lovely soon-to-be Mrs Dave Swift, as well as Mrs Hamster and Mrs Silverfoxnik, and found them all supportive, great fun and always willing to help out. Quote
Yank Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Haven't met any English bass players in Maine, although one chap did admit after prompting, that he'd once tried warm beer. Quote
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