Midlands bass (and guitar) bash 4/5/19

[NickA]

On 30/04/2019 at 11:31, Andyjr1515 said:

Of course we should 

Shall I bring my PAT tester then?  I can PAT test everyone's extensions, leads, amps and PSUs for free.

as a chartered electrical engineer I will also be able to confirm that the process is largely bollocks.

[Richard R]

Kick-off is about 1pm, what time is kick-out? 

[Andyjr1515]

Just now, NickA said:

Shall I bring my PAT tester then?  I can PAT test everyone's extensions, leads, amps and PSUs for free.

as a chartered electrical engineer I will also be able to confirm that the process is largely bollocks.

No harm in having it in your boot.  And yes, I fully understand your observation

[NickA]

I'll bring it ( and more importantly, the roll of labels ).
In truth I do very occasionally find a missing earth or something

 

[Frank Blank]

Just had a huge, hot, vegetable dhansak so anyone trying my basses tomorrow might get a right spicy trumpet voluntary in the left ear. That is all. Don’t say you weren’t warned.

[SpondonBassed]

6 minutes ago, NickA said:

I'll bring it ( and more importantly, the roll of labels ).
In truth I do very occasionally find a missing earth or something

 

As long as you don't discover a flat earth you'll be fine.

[Stub Mandrel]

I've decided it's overkill to bring a stack - I'm assuming people play at civilised levels not gig volumes, so I'll bring the Crush 25...

Also I dug out my old Yamaha QY10 and it works great as a simple beat box, jamming along to it sounds vastly more 'musical' than random noodling.

[Owen]

I am sitting in a air bnb in Manchester making a weekend of it with the family. Getting everything out of the car, into the lift and up 4 floors was joyous. 

[Bassman Sam]

My wife has decided that she wont be coming after all. She thought there was going to loads of live bands, not just bass geeks. Plus, she was upset that there was no Intu malls nearby.

[LukeFRC]

34 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

Also I dug out my old Yamaha QY10 and it works great as a simple beat box, jamming along to it sounds vastly more 'musical' than random noodling

Reason I though my B3n would be useful

[Roland Rock]

Bit of a last minute change of circumstances for me means I cant go this time 🙁

Have a great time all, I'll try not to be too jealous when reading the reports and pics 😪🤢

[jebroad]

12 hours ago, Bassman Sam said:

My wife has decided that she wont be coming after all. She thought there was going to loads of live bands, not just bass geeks. Plus, she was upset that there was no Intu malls nearby.

Theres intu derby- and a train to derby every hour from Uttoxeter 

[jebroad]

13 hours ago, Richard R said:

Kick-off is about 1pm, what time is kick-out? 

Official kickout is 5pm but we do have an extra half an hour until kick out-kick out

[jazzyvee]

My Saturday plans have changed so i will pop down and bring a 5 string and a couple of 4 stringers long and short scale. Alembics. Im still not used to others playing my basses so please understand if i look paranoid whilst handing it over. I like to keep all my instruments in pristine condition so No picks please and no clothing or jewellery lanyards etc that may damage the finish. 

Edited May 4, 2019 by jazzyvee

[Frank Blank]

I just had a lovely drive from Rugeley to Doveridge, just to get my bearings really, but it’s so nice here in the village hall car park basking in the sun I might just have a kip until kick off...

...zzz.

[jebroad]

8 minutes ago, Frank Blank said:

I just had a lovely drive from Rugeley to Doveridge, just to get my bearings really, but it’s so nice here in the village hall car park basking in the sun I might just have a kip until kick off...

...zzz.

Cafe round the corner in the shop. Make a mean hot chocolate

[Frank Blank]

2 minutes ago, jebroad said:

Cafe round the corner in the shop. Make a mean hot chocolate

On my way!

[jebroad]

5 minutes ago, Frank Blank said:

On my way!

Feel free to come over for a coffee or a butty- you've got a long wait

[Stub Mandrel]

30 minutes ago, jazzyvee said:

My Saturday plans have changed so i will pop down and bring a 5 string and a couple of 4 stringers long and short scale. Alembics. Im still not used to others playing my basses so please understand if i look paranoid whilst handing it over. I like to keep all my instruments in pristine condition so No picks please and no clothing or jewellery lanyards etc that may damage the finish. 

I've already checked that (a) my blet buckle has no sharp edges and (b) my t-shirt covers it 🙂

[Stub Mandrel]

12 minutes ago, jebroad said:

Feel free to come over for a coffee or a butty- you've got a long wait

Line 'em up 🙂

[Frank Blank]

6 minutes ago, jebroad said:

Feel free to come over for a coffee or a butty- you've got a long wait

Just a general note for the day, I’m in the caffe with a delicious latte and the cakes! Were I not diabetic I’d be on them, it’s only a 30 second stroll from the village hall, I can heartily recommend it. Cheers @jebroad I’ve got a good book.

[jebroad]

We might be able to sneak in early from 12 so If you happen to be there around then- just come in

[Frank Blank]

5 minutes ago, jebroad said:

We might be able to sneak in early from 12 so If you happen to be there around then- just come in

Happy to help setting up, I’m just parked around the side facing the playing field.

[Si600]

Enjoy your day chaps, I'm glad that @jebroad has taken up the baton and managed to find it a new home 😊

[Frank Blank]

@Frank Blank‘s (mostly) Acoustic Corner is now open.

Edited May 4, 2019 by Frank Blank