2021 midlands bass bash! 4th september Date Confirmed

[zbd1960]

ooh - will pencil this in and hope that the confirmation comes through. Less than 50 miles for me, but horrible cross-country rural A roads route - about an hour's drive. 

[Sarah5string]

On 22/05/2021 at 12:27, Richard R said:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Doveridge+Village+Hall,+Sand+Ln,+Doveridge,+Ashbourne+DE6+5JQ/@52.9047614,-1.8241127,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x487a1089ba09e091:0x106fe27fc4db0220

Not an easy run from Cannock with a 5 string in one hand and a cab strapped to your back. Unless @Sarah5string is ex SAS...

No but I am a runner... anything is possible lol

 

Edited May 24, 2021 by Sarah5string

[bnt]

Possibly silly question: at a Bash, do people play each other's basses? It won't bother me, since I have a cheap bass, but if I brought a Fodera along, I would be paranoid about belt buckles etc. One major reason why I'm hoping to attend is to see and possibly try a variety of instruments, since the music shops here are not great at the best of times.

Edited May 24, 2021 by bnt
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[Bassman Sam]

34 minutes ago, bnt said:

Possibly silly question: at a Bash, do people play each other's basses? It won't bother me, since I have a cheap bass, but if I brought a Fodera along, I would be paranoid about belt buckles etc. One major reason why I'm hoping to attend is to see and possibly try a variety of instruments, since the music shops here are not great at the best of times.

Every Bass Bash i've been to, everyone is happy to try out every bass there and everyone treats every one's bass with respect. I might have used every a bit much but everyone is very respectful of everyones gear.

 

[Richard R]

45 minutes ago, bnt said:

Possibly silly question: at a Bash, do people play each other's basses? It won't bother me, since I have a cheap bass, but if I brought a Fodera along, I would be paranoid about belt buckles etc. One major reason why I'm hoping to attend is to see and possibly try a variety of instruments, since the music shops here are not great at the best of times.

If you  read the headline about events you will notice the last sentence:

This is specifically to avoid buckle rash.

Joking apart everyone is careful of everyone's instruments, and wandering back from the cakes to find someone  you have never met playing your bass 10^8 times better than you can and thoroughly enjoying it is part of the fun.

[Stub Mandrel]

55 minutes ago, bnt said:

Possibly silly question: at a Bash, do people play each other's basses? It won't bother me, since I have a cheap bass, but if I brought a Fodera along, I would be paranoid about belt buckles etc. One major reason why I'm hoping to attend is to see and possibly try a variety of instruments, since the music shops here are not great at the best of times.

I think there's an unwritten rule - make sure your t-shirt is hanging out over buckles/metal jeans buttons.

[bnt]

Thanks, folks. This year I expect to see packs of antiseptic wipes all over the show too. 😷

[jazzyvee]

58 minutes ago, bnt said:

Possibly silly question: at a Bash, do people play each other's basses? It won't bother me, since I have a cheap bass, but if I brought a Fodera along, I would be paranoid about belt buckles etc. One major reason why I'm hoping to attend is to see and possibly try a variety of instruments, since the music shops here are not great at the best of times.

I had the same worry as you. I'm well known locally for not letting anyone play my basses and I did bring three alembic basses to the bash last time. I had a hard time switching off my paranoia but managed to but I'm not sure I would do it again. I have to say that everyone who asked to play was respectful and could probably see the fear on my face. I didn't play many other basses though, again that is not one of my things to do. 

[Owen]

12 minutes ago, jazzyvee said:

I had the same worry as you. I'm well known locally for not letting anyone play my basses and I did bring three alembic basses to the bash last time. I had a hard time switching off my paranoia but managed to but I'm not sure I would do it again. I have to say that everyone who asked to play was respectful and could probably see the fear on my face. I didn't play many other basses though, again that is not one of my things to do. 

I did enjoy them

[Stub Mandrel]

My basses are all for playing not decoration 🙂

But I respect other people's instruments.

Plus most playing at a BB is done sitting down, so much less potential for buckle rash etc.

[Frank Blank]

2 hours ago, bnt said:

Possibly silly question: at a Bash, do people play each other's basses? It won't bother me, since I have a cheap bass, but if I brought a Fodera along, I would be paranoid about belt buckles etc. One major reason why I'm hoping to attend is to see and possibly try a variety of instruments, since the music shops here are not great at the best of times.

People do play each other’s basses, it’s one of the best parts about the events. I keep an eye out for such things as I have a couple of basses I’d like to keep in good nick but no one I’ve ever encountered has had a belt buckle on. Perhaps, as bass players, we realise this and don’t wear such things to Bashes

[Richard R]

1 hour ago, jazzyvee said:

I had the same worry as you. I'm well known locally for not letting anyone play my basses and I did bring three alembic basses to the bash last time. I had a hard time switching off my paranoia but managed to but I'm not sure I would do it again. I have to say that everyone who asked to play was respectful and could probably see the fear on my face. I didn't play many other basses though, again that is not one of my things to do. 

They were truly stunning instruments, good man for bringing them along and allowing people to play.  I didn't dare play them. Not because I have a metal belt, but because I couldn't possibly have done them justice.  And you didn't look terrified, more "justifiably wary" 🙂

[Richard R]

4 minutes ago, Frank Blank said:

People do play each other’s basses, it’s one of the best parts about the events. I keep an eye out for such things as I have a couple of basses I’d like to keep in good nick but no one I’ve ever encountered has had a belt buckle on. Perhaps, as bass players, we realise this and don’t wear such things to Bashes

True actually, I don't think anyone was wearing a metal buckle now I think about it. Or everyone had their shirt hanging out.

Edited May 24, 2021 by Richard R

[Frank Blank]

4 minutes ago, Richard R said:

True actually, I don't think anyone was wearing a metal buckle now I think about it. Or everyone had their shirt hanging out.

Indeed and this was true at every Bass Bash I’ve been to.

[SpondonBassed]

Perhaps we can get some buckle muffs made up with the site logo on them for the odd occasion when they might be needed?

[Frank Blank]

24 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said:

Perhaps we can get some buckle muffs made up with the site logo on them for the odd occasion when they might be needed?

It doesn’t take a lot to buckle my muff.

[SpondonBassed]

Just now, Frank Blank said:

It doesn’t take a lot to buckle my muff.

I've seen the graffiti.

[Stub Mandrel]

[NickA]

On 24/05/2021 at 20:15, bnt said:

Possibly silly question

Let several people have a go on my Wal (which is now officially priceless) .. one of them found something wrong with it, which is now fixed and it's a better bass as a result 😁

.

Edited May 25, 2021 by NickA

[Richard R]

4 hours ago, Frank Blank said:

buckle my muff.

The first track on the  "BC Bash Blues" compilation LP. 

[Richard R]

On 24/05/2021 at 20:15, bnt said:

Possibly silly question

The closing track,  a 16 minute wig-out.

[Sarah5string]

I need that belt buckle

Edited May 26, 2021 by Sarah5string

[dave moffat]

51 minutes ago, Sarah5string said:

I need that belt buckle

🤔 🤐

[SpondonBassed]

1 hour ago, Sarah5string said:

I need that belt buckle

Have you considered braces?

[bnt]

Or “suspenders”, as they’re called in the USA. Tony Levin wears them because they help support his Stick, and he told the story of the looks he got when he tried to find some in a shop in England. 😌