geoham Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 Strange one coming up... It’s my work Christmas party on Wednesday, and I’m travelling from Glasgow to London for it. A few of us musical types had intended performing a few songs, and another bassist who lives down there was bringing a bass. Short version of events is that he no longer can. I’d need to book an extra seat ion the flight to bring one - and since it’s short notice they want more than I’ve paid for some basses for the privilege! So - here’s my ask... can anyone lend me a bass, or otherwise help me acquire the something? Any piece of junk would do the job! I don’t want to get in to ‘marketplace’ territory, but I could probably spend a small amount - say £50 ballpark. I’ll be around Kings X, and party is in Primrose Hill. Any help appreciated! Thanks, George Quote
Cuzzie Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/gear4music-34-bass/1323475283?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social job done Quote
geoham Posted December 10, 2018 Author Posted December 10, 2018 Cheers - something like that’d do the trick! Quote
T-Bay Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 Surely someone local to that area must have one they would be happy to loan out for a few beers in return. Quote
mikegatward Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 Come on London folk - someone help the fella out. Season of goodwill etc etc 2 Quote
geoffbyrne Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 I'm in Wishaw & could lend you a 5 string fan fret Thomann Special if you could get near enough to meet. G. Quote
geoham Posted December 10, 2018 Author Posted December 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, geoffbyrne said: I'm in Wishaw & could lend you a 5 string fan fret Thomann Special if you could get near enough to meet. G. Really appreciate the offer - I’m a actually not a million miles from you. But my problem is getting a bass to London, and Ryanair want over £300 for an extra seat for one. I only paid about £40 for my own ticket! Quote
geoffbyrne Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 OK no prob - offer's there. Good luck. G. Quote
Drax Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 What are your timings on Wed, and then Thurs to return? Might be able to help Quote
gjones Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) Buy a bass in London, when you get down there, do the gig and take it back for a refund the next day. Tell the shop you don't like the colour or it's got too many/too few strings.. Edited December 10, 2018 by gjones 1 2 Quote
Skybone Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 Wonder if the Bass Gallery or the Bass Centre could help here??? Quote
geoham Posted December 11, 2018 Author Posted December 11, 2018 8 hours ago, Drax said: What are your timings on Wed, and then Thurs to return? Might be able to help Hi Drax. Any help would be much appreciated! I get in to Stansted about lunchtime, and will make my way to our office at Kings X station, and I’ll hang around there until 530(ish!), after which we’ll be going to Primrose Hill for our party. On Thursday I’ll be hanging around Kings X until early afternoon, when I’ll be heading back to Stansted. I can hop on a tube or whatever to make things work. I can also enlist the help of others down in London. Thanks, George Quote
geoham Posted December 11, 2018 Author Posted December 11, 2018 Panic over! It appears I now have a solution, there's a colleague travelling by train who can take a bass for me. Now to decide which one... Thanks to everyone for their input and kind offers. George 2 Quote
Elfrasho Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 12 hours ago, geoffbyrne said: I'm in Wishaw & could lend you a 5 string fan fret Thomann Special if you could get near enough to meet. G. I am also wishaw! Quote
oldslapper Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 2 hours ago, geoham said: On Thursday I’ll be hanging around Kings X until early afternoon, You'll get plenty of offers doing that. Not sure how many bass related though.😱 5 Quote
oldslapper Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) Glad you're now sorted! Edited December 11, 2018 by oldslapper Quote
BassTractor Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 9 hours ago, oldslapper said: You'll get plenty of offers doing that. Not sure how many bass related though.😱 Pray explain that emoji to someone with bad eyesight. Do I recognise a huge black gaping hole? 1 Quote
stewblack Posted December 12, 2018 Posted December 12, 2018 22 hours ago, geoham said: Panic over! It appears I now have a solution, there's a colleague travelling by train who can take a bass for me. Now to decide which one... Thanks to everyone for their input and kind offers. George Excellent news. Just hope he doesn't get sh!tfaced on the train and forget his long thin black suitcase 😶 Quote
geoham Posted December 15, 2018 Author Posted December 15, 2018 On 12/12/2018 at 07:46, stewblack said: Excellent news. Just hope he doesn't get sh!tfaced on the train and forget his long thin black suitcase 😶 The bass has allegedly made it back to Scotland safely. I’ll have it safely back in my possession on Monday when we are back in the office. 2 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted December 17, 2018 Posted December 17, 2018 On 11/12/2018 at 11:03, Elfrasho said: I am also wishaw! Didn't realise there were so many Wishy folks on here. Quote
Angelus Posted December 17, 2018 Posted December 17, 2018 7 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: Didn't realise there were so many Wishy folks on here. A visit to see nightfly at Girdwoods? Quote
dmccombe7 Posted December 17, 2018 Posted December 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, Angelus said: A visit to see nightfly at Girdwoods? I keep meaning to go see them as their set list and history behind the band is exemplary. Dave Quote
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