Jabba_the_gut Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Just a quick note for anyone thinking about attending any of the Bass Bashes listed in this section - go! The Bass Bashes are informal get togethers of all things bass with people of all abilities with all types of gear. Don't be put off going if you think that they will be dominated by exceptionally talented folk continually slapping on boutique basses as that isn't the case (there will be boutique basses and a bit of slapping but there is more to the bashes). Folk turn up will all sorts of gear and its a great opportunity to try different kit and put faces to the names seen on here. I've met some great folks of all abilities at these and picked up lots of useful info. I've tried lots of basses I wouldn't normally get the opportunity to try and discovered I dislike some I've previously drooled over and really liked others I've dismissed!! For info, I don't play in a band, I'm not a particularly good bassist, I can't read music, I can't slap but I have a pretty decent amp and I make my own basses. If you're thinking about it, try to come along to one if you can. It's great that someone organises these and attendance will reward their efforts and ensure these events keep going. Hope to see you there! And there's usually cake too..... 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 ^^ The cake is the most important thing of all, by the way.. 😁 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 In full agreement with Jez on this. I've really enjoyed every Bash I've attended and was so inspired by the SE Bash that we organised The Herts Bash off the back of it. Organising a Bash is a lot of work, hiring a venue, arranging speakers, Raffle prizes, arranging Teas/ Coffees/etc and food/cake (normally courtesy of our partners). To arrange the Herts Bash generally cost me personally over £100 and every penny raised went to our charity of choice. Raffle prizes are usually worth more than the cost of the tickets and everybody wins at least once. As Jez says, the level of ability varies from beginners to exceptional, novice to experienced. This means that you can share knowledge - either helping less experienced players or picking up tips. The seminar subject matter vary from knowledge bas(s)ed to just a bit of fun. We have had some great speakers - just look back at previous threads. The cost of these events - generally £10 - is incredible value. Where else can you spend a day checking out gear and talking bass without fear of ridicule? With these events happening only a couple of times a year, you really should take advantage of them when they're on... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passinwind Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Here's an overview pic of the Emerald City BassCon last Sunday, held just south of Seattle. It originally started as a Talkbass oriented get together, but it definitely taken on a life of its own over the last decade or so. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 On 30/08/2018 at 19:57, TheGreek said: In full agreement with Jez on this. I've really enjoyed every Bash I've attended and was so inspired by the SE Bash that we organised The Herts Bash off the back of it. Organising a Bash is a lot of work, hiring a venue, arranging speakers, Raffle prizes, arranging Teas/ Coffees/etc and food/cake (normally courtesy of our partners). To arrange the Herts Bash generally cost me personally over £100 and every penny raised went to our charity of choice. Raffle prizes are usually worth more than the cost of the tickets and everybody wins at least once. As Jez says, the level of ability varies from beginners to exceptional, novice to experienced. This means that you can share knowledge - either helping less experienced players or picking up tips. The seminar subject matter vary from knowledge bas(s)ed to just a bit of fun. We have had some great speakers - just look back at previous threads. The cost of these events - generally £10 - is incredible value. Where else can you spend a day checking out gear and talking bass without fear of ridicule? With these events happening only a couple of times a year, you really should take advantage of them when they're on... When’s the next Herts one? I have to get to one soon! 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I'm still gutted that I had to miss the recent SEBB but I have to say, for sheer value and personal enjoyment, I would rather attend a bass bash than that there LBGS! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 On 30/08/2018 at 18:28, Jabba_the_gut said: For info, I don't play in a band, I'm not a particularly good bassist, I can't read music, I can't slap but I have a pretty decent amp and I make my own basses. And bloody lovely they are too. and I still owe you a chunk of reclaimed mahogany, I believe... *embarrassed* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) The South West Bass Bashes organized by @scrumpymike have been roaring successes so far (next year will be #3, I believe..?), thanks mainly to his superb organisation and the simply a-m-a-z-I-n-g spread of grub put on by Mrs Scrumpymike and her band of elves. I couldn't make it this year, but wild horses will not keep me from the 2019 one. Edited January 25, 2019 by Rich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 On 30/08/2018 at 18:28, Jabba_the_gut said: Just a quick note for anyone thinking about attending any of the Bass Bashes listed in this section - go! The Bass Bashes are informal get togethers of all things bass with people of all abilities with all types of gear. Don't be put off going if you think that they will be dominated by exceptionally talented folk continually slapping on boutique basses as that isn't the case (there will be boutique basses and a bit of slapping but there is more to the bashes). Folk turn up will all sorts of gear and its a great opportunity to try different kit and put faces to the names seen on here. I've met some great folks of all abilities at these and picked up lots of useful info. I've tried lots of basses I wouldn't normally get the opportunity to try and discovered I dislike some I've previously drooled over and really liked others I've dismissed!! For info, I don't play in a band, I'm not a particularly good bassist, I can't read music, I can't slap but I have a pretty decent amp and I make my own basses. If you're thinking about it, try to come along to one if you can. It's great that someone organises these and attendance will reward their efforts and ensure these events keep going. Hope to see you there! And there's usually cake too..... I totally agree with @Jabba_the_gut. This year’s SEBB was my first and, as a foul-mouthed anti social misanthropist, I was quite nervous of attending, not just because of my borderline personality disorders but also for exactly the reasons @Jabba_the_gut mentioned... ...if you think that they will be dominated by exceptionally talented folk continually slapping on boutique basses. I do play in a band but I’m not a very good player, I dont read music nor do I slap yet I was made to feel very welcome despite only having one little amp and one little bass. Everyone was really friendly and I was surprised just how many people were interested in my little bass! Seriously I arrived and sat in the car park watching folk unload their gear and I almost drove back home, what an idiot. I had a top time with some genuinely lovely folk and I had a chance to drool over many, many gorgeous basses. The most difficult part of the day was stopping myself chinning @Jabba_the_gut and runnng off with one a bass he’s built and that I’ve fallen in love with. If you are sweating it, don’t, just go, you’ll have a time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 One little bass? Well I suppose that's one way of describing a Rob Allen ... Bwahahahahaha!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Happy Jack said: One little bass? Well I suppose that's one way of describing a Rob Allen ... Bwahahahahaha!!! Come on, it is little, compared with your whopper... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 What I love here is that Silvia just 'laughed' at a comment describing her husband's instrument as a 'whopper'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 On 21/11/2018 at 18:03, Rich said: What I love here is that Silvia just 'laughed' at a comment describing her husband's instrument as a 'whopper'. I was, of course, talking about @Happy Jack‘s hat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Well naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Everyone was surprised how small mine was at the SEBB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 1 hour ago, ped said: Everyone was surprised how small mine was at the SEBB As long as you bash it about with gusto no one’s counting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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