lozkerr Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 13 minutes ago, marleaux62 said: ive paid for rail and a two night stay fri/sat and by the look of it I might Just as well of went to my local guitar guitar store . I'm not overly impressed either. Not bought my train tickets yet, but I've paid for a weekend ticket and booked accommodation. Which I can't cancel. If it does turn out to be dire, there's aye Tin Pan Alley a half-hour's walk away. And there's the Bass Gallery. But the comms so far is pretty poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 I've emailed the team about this. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I've still not decided whether to go; it slightly depends upon whether & where I'm working at the time. My only must-do is to remember to take my earplugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 1 minute ago, prowla said: I've still not decided whether to go; it slightly depends upon whether & where I'm working at the time. My only must-do is to remember to take my earplugs! They give them away at the Reception desk when you pay to go in.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 I've been informed that there will be further announcements /info this week, starting from tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 46 minutes ago, Silvia Bluejay said: I've been informed that there will be further announcements /info this week, starting from tomorrow. That’s good news, Silvia, thanks. However, the organisers only ever seem to pull their collective finger out when prompted; all very reactionary. Not what I would call promoting the event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) It is tomorrow today. Looking forward to some announcements. Edited July 17, 2019 by Bobthedog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 Yeah, they seem to have added Vox to the confirmed list of exhibitors a few hours ago. I guess it's a small step forward... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBassGuitarShow Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Hi all Please rest assured that we will be offering the same great artists and content as usual. We have had a few hold ups with artist contracts being a bit slow to come back to us which is out of our control - we do apologise for the delay but we have some very juicy announcements coming your way very soon! We don't want to upset anyone or make you feel unloved - sometimes these things frustratingly take a bit longer than hoped, but we are working very hard to nail everything down for you. As always, we hope to see as many Basschatters at the show as possible!! From the LBGS Team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I’m surprised to see no mention (bar one generic advert) of the show in the latest Bass Guitar Magazine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Paul Gilbert added to the Guitar side of things. Cody Wright also just announced. Great player, but did see him just a couple of shows ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I really like Paul Gilbert, but he isn’t a bass player ☹️. Now if it was Billy Sheehan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Good to see the exciting announcements are still to come, fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Billy Sheehan was at the show in 2015 and I had the pleasure to meet him. I hope he'll be invited back sooner or later. There are other big announcements to follow for 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I'll give it a miss this year I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 15 hours ago, ezbass said: I really like Paul Gilbert, but he isn’t a bass player ☹️. Now if it was Billy Sheehan... Or indeed both together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Are folks going to the show primarily to see famous faces or the gear? I've never been before and am planning to travel down on the Sunday to see (and maybe try) all the lovely gear that I will probably never be able to afford. Famous faces are a bonus for me, not a reason to attend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 32 minutes ago, MoJo said: Are folks going to the show primarily to see famous faces or the gear? I've never been before and am planning to travel down on the Sunday to see (and maybe try) all the lovely gear that I will probably never be able to afford. Famous faces are a bonus for me, not a reason to attend I go for seeing these guys play or listen in to their workshops. The gear is fairly limited, especially if Bass Direct or Dingwall are not going this year (as posted above). There are some good boutique luthiers / equipment guys as as PJB who attend but for the three years I have been going none of the big multinationals such as Fender take a bass stand. Musicman were there one year (IIRC) to launch their neck through kit. Some of the attending trade have also held workshops in the past which are also worth going to.. Don’t get me wrong, I love the show and can make two days of it, but that is thanks to the performances and workshops, not the gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Bobthedog said: I go for seeing these guys play or listen in to their workshops. The gear is fairly limited, especially if Bass Direct or Dingwall are not going this year (as posted above). There are some good boutique luthiers / equipment guys as as PJB who attend but for the three years I have been going none of the big multinationals such as Fender take a bass stand. Musicman were there one year (IIRC) to launch their neck through kit. Some of the attending trade have also held workshops in the past which are also worth going to.. Don’t get me wrong, I love the show and can make two days of it, but that is thanks to the performances and workshops, not the gear. Doesn't sound too promising. I was expecting a plethora of basses, including the major manufacturers. Not sure it's worth the trip now (apart from the chance to meet other BC'ers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBassGuitarShow Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 17 minutes ago, MoJo said: Doesn't sound too promising. I was expecting a plethora of basses, including the major manufacturers. Not sure it's worth the trip now (apart from the chance to meet other BC'ers) Hi MoJo, you can check out who's exhibiting here: https://www.ukguitarshow.com/exhibitors Click 'filter' and choose London Bass Guitar Show. Major brands exhibiting include Charvel, Ernie Ball, ESP, Fender, Framus, Warwick, Gretsch, Ibanez, Music Man, PRS in terms of basses - many more if you're interested in amps, accessories etc as well! Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 So no Status, Overwater, GB, Sei or ACG - all the best custom Bass builders in the UK, none of them going. This is getting less enticing, not more. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Stingray 62 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Exactly no Ashsdown, John East, rotosound, or Andy Baxter. Speaks volumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Bass Direct aren’t exhibiting, and no Dingwall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) One wonders which bass guitar specific exhibitors (outside of amplification) will actually be there? It is starting to look LBGS is going to be the poor cousin to its guitar relative. ☹️ Edited July 19, 2019 by ezbass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I have to say that I like to go and see the kit, but will watch one of the guests if they're interesting. I also like to pick up parts, oddments, and used stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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