NAS Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 DIRECTION DETAILS Shakenhurst Hall Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9AR Tel: 01299 832 763 Estate drive starts in the village of BAYTON at the same junction as the turn off to the church. Continue straight to end of drive. Parking available in the park. If requiring to deliver gear come to front of house to drop it off then return to park to leave vehicle. BAYTON is accessed from the B4202 either via CLOWS TOP on the A456, or FAR FOREST (Mawley Oak Garage) on the A4117. Quote
51m0n Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 So wanted to come to this, but its just not going to be possible this time. You guys (and girls) have a blast, and be sure to turn it all right up so we can hear it down here in Brighton okay Quote
skywalker Posted June 17, 2009 Author Posted June 17, 2009 For those coming from further afield, you need to be at Junction 5 of the M5, the A38 around Droitwich to Suddington, A4133 through Ombersley to Holt Heath, A443 to Great Witley, and B4202 to Clows Top. If memory serves me correctly it is quite well signed all the way. If you have satnav, don't be fooled when it says you have reached your destination, keep going along the lane. Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 Hope you all enjoy. I was thinking of coming down, but Ive got my final legal exam on Tuesday...back to the books....meh! Quote
MacDaddy Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 was unable to get a lift, so am at work instead. Maybe next year... Quote
skywalker Posted June 21, 2009 Author Posted June 21, 2009 Another memorable day at Nick's. A few people couldn't make it, so the numbers were a little bit lower than last time, but I don't think that affected anyone's enjoyment of the day. Many thanks to Nick for once again providing us with a stunning venue. Lots of equipment to view/try notably Bassace's double bass, Prosebass's collection of "travel size" basses, and the highlight for me at least was Sixstringbassist's stunningly visual six string Sei, which has to be one of the nicest looking basses I have ever seen. Nice to meet old and new friends. More later with some photos, and I think Prosebass took more than me, so Paul if can put a few here I would appreciate it. Steve Quote
bassace Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 A great day. Lots of thanks to Skywalker for setting the whole thing up and Nick for his hospitality. Some amazing gear. Sorry I had to bottle out late afternoon to go back to let my dogs out. Mrs Bassace came back from the Three Counties Show with eight rosettes - from one horse? I don't get it. Quote
skywalker Posted June 21, 2009 Author Posted June 21, 2009 Sorry for the slightly shortened post above, I looked up from my PC and out the window to see that some scumbag had smashed my drivers side window in my car, and on a further look discovered that my satnav had gone. To add to my happy Fathers day, the software for my Nintendo DS that my son bought for Fathers Day I have already got, and my card reader is not working, so at the moment I can't post any pics here. Never mind - s*** always happens in threes. The highlights for me yesterday were playing a Bass duet with Monz to the amplified drum machine, (not always in perfect harmony, but good fun), Nick's family welcoming us to family dinner (14 I think around the huge kitchen table), and when I left at 9:45, Monz and Prosebass in big armchairs by the log fire, each with a Single Malt in hand, and Monz saying this was the best bash he'd ever been to. (he was glowing nicely at the time, after a couple of beers, some wine, and then into the scotch). Not forgetting the stars of the show, a litter of 5 week old Labrador pups, all named after famous bass players. Fantastic day, thanks to Nick for the venue, and his family who welcomed us and made us feel at home. A special mention in this to Phil, a relative of Nick's, a pro bass player who blew us all away with his playing. Steve Quote
BassBod Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 Sounds like a great day - if I hadn't been working in Exeter I would have been there! Sorry to hear about your Father's Day surprise...as you say..s**t happens BB Quote
skywalker Posted June 21, 2009 Author Posted June 21, 2009 Lets see if I am technically competent enough to post some pics..... Quote
bassace Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 [quote name='skywalker' post='519894' date='Jun 21 2009, 12:36 PM']Sorry for the slightly shortened post above, I looked up from my PC and out the window to see that some scumbag had smashed my drivers side window in my car, and on a further look discovered that my satnav had gone. To add to my happy Fathers day, the software for my Nintendo DS that my son bought for Fathers Day I have already got, and my card reader is not working, so at the moment I can't post any pics here. Never mind - s*** always happens in threes. The highlights for me yesterday were playing a Bass duet with Monz to the amplified drum machine, (not always in perfect harmony, but good fun), Nick's family welcoming us to family dinner (14 I think around the huge kitchen table), and when I left at 9:45, Monz and Prosebass in big armchairs by the log fire, each with a Single Malt in hand, and Monz saying this was the best bash he'd ever been to. (he was glowing nicely at the time, after a couple of beers, some wine, and then into the scotch). Not forgetting the stars of the show, a litter of 5 week old Labrador pups, all named after famous bass players. Fantastic day, thanks to Nick for the venue, and his family who welcomed us and made us feel at home. A special mention in this to Phil, a relative of Nick's, a pro bass player who blew us all away with his playing. Steve[/quote] Yes, Phil was rather special. Quote
Prosebass Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) Well !!!! Where to start , firstly a huge thanks to Nick for inviting us down and providing a wonderful venue and to Steve for helping to organise this event. The weather was good, the setting idyllic , the house is amazing and the hospitality was wonderful. We had an amazing array of basses / double bass and some awesome amplification to try out. Too many highlights to list but they included sixstringbassists wonderful Sei which was truely a work of art. Watching Phils technique was an eye opener. Monz's funky Stingray playing through his thunderous Mesa 200 watt combo Bass ace's upright playing ( I take my hat off to you sir ) The puppys and the bar-b-qued chicken dinner Monz's conversion to the Jaco Pastorius fan club............ Good conversation, Nick and his familys hospitality and new friendships. What I did find rather strange was that only half a dozen of us made the effort to attend this so lets hope for a few more if Nick is good enough to invite us down again. Unfortunately I was too engrossed to take many photos but here are a few. The Venue Phil with the Sei Monz doing his Jaco Impersonation Fenders , Sadowsky and Status Monz's Mesa Combo , 200 watts of Valve Goodness Our host getting to grips with his loop pedal Edited June 21, 2009 by Prosebass Quote
MacDaddy Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 [quote name='Prosebass' post='520068' date='Jun 21 2009, 05:07 PM']What I did find rather strange was that only half a dozen of us made the effort to attend this so lets hope for a few more if Nick is good enough to invite us down again.[/quote] would love to have come, but being without a car at the moment didn't help Quote
NAS Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 Many thanks to all who came and made the day such an enjoyable, if exclusive one. Many thanks Steve for doing all the admin and to Steve and Paul for taking and posting the photos. Pups were a bit of an "off topic" distraction, but even they seemed to have enjoyed the company. Sorry to hear of your woes Steve - such behaviour just makes my ears steam - bring back the birch I say! Not nearly as impacting, but I've just discovered that the mice have eaten one inch holes in the entire lower section of the dishwasher drainage hose and the water has been draining into the cellar for the last week. It was only the damp smell that alerted me! Such is life! Hope we can do it again sometime with a slightly bigger attendance - anybody up for June 2010? Best wishes to all. Nick S Quote
tauzero Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 I'd like to come to a future one - couldn't manage it this time as it was a rather hectic weekend and my parents and Mrs Zero's mum were all visiting on Father's Day. Quote
ped Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Looks like another fantastic day. I was at some horrible wedding but shouldn't have bothered, pretty much split up with the girlfriend on the day anyway so kicking myself. If I had known there would be lab puppies I would have been over come hell or high water. Huge thanks to everyone involved, spreading the message and good vibes of Basschat. I reckon 'bashes' however big or small are a big part of what makes us such a friendly and honest community. Honestly this bash sounds absolutely idyllic. I can't think of a better way to spend a sunny afternoon. Lots of nice gear there too by the looks of it and it would have been great to have met you all. Cheers ped Quote
Raslee Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Near my old hometown of Bridgnorth! Will be up for 2010...looks superb! Quote
RussFM Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Not too far from me either, but my sister wouldn't have been too happy if I'd have skipped her wedding for it! Looks great though, I'll definitely make sure I'm free for the next one. Quote
BigBeatNut Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 Just discovered I just missed the last bass bash. Any plans for another one yet ? Andy Quote
budget bassist Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 [quote name='BigBeatNut' post='533040' date='Jul 5 2009, 01:33 PM']Just discovered I just missed the last bass bash. Any plans for another one yet ? Andy[/quote] Yeah this is the first i'd seen of it, i'd have tried to make it otherwise. Oh well! Quote
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