Mickeyboro Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) I have discovered that Nigel isn’t at all well. He fell, broke a few ribs and punctured a lung back around October and has since been in and out of hospital. He is back in at the moment. Nigel has been a stalwart of this board for many years and interacted with many of us. Please keep him in your thoughts. Edit: Updated with funeral arrangements Edited June 14, 2023 by Mickeyboro 10 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 I have just learned that Nigel passed away earlier today. If you have memories of him to share, please feel free to do so on this thread. Lovely fella, I am a bit cut up at the moment. 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I didn't know him, but that's very sad to read... R.I.P Nigel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 RIP Nigel, very sad John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 A pic of Nigel in action… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Very sad news, I didn’t know him personally but I’m sure we’ve spoke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Very sad, sorry to hear this and condolences to family and friends ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Sad news indeed, rest in peace Nigel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 This is very sad to hear. I only met Nigel once when I bought a L2000 Tribute from him way back in 2008 I think, but he seemed like a really lovely bloke - had the patience of a Saint with me and would have been happy to chat all things bass for hours. R.I.P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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King Tut Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 RIP Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I'm sorry to hear it. My condolences to Nigel's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyHunt Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 That’s tragic. He was a really nice bloke. I met him a few times going back 25 yrs or more. He was friendly and knowledgeable and was happy to talk for hours about anything Bass related. RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 That’s sad news. RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Sad news. I heard it from Chimike a couple of days back when we were chatting after he popped by to buy the Mesa D800 I bought from Nigel a couple of years back. We had a good old chinwag when he came over for the sale. From the list above looks like he played in a band on the same circuit as me as well. Condolences to the family 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Only just saw this thread and so sorry to hear such sad news. Thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Nigel sadly missed. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 Saying goodbye to Nigel today on behalf of BC. 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Thanks for keeping us posted and up to date @Mickeyboro. Sad sad news. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote2 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Hi all you lovely Bass players on this thread. Thanks for all the lovely things said about Nigel on here - h would be tickled I'm sure. My name is Ron Hughes (bumnote2) and I was the guitar player (dirty word I know for some of you!!!) in Nigel's band 'Hat-Trick' that lasted from 1998 to 2016. Last gig 31st December 2016. Nigel's funeral was held on 20th of June 2023 - and as funerals go - a very nice occasion. Lots of his musician friends in attendance (you may have even been there?) and he had a great send off. The Family have asked me to look at selling on some of Nigel's beloved basses (he had quite a few!!) so I'll be posting adds and pics on this site as soon as I can gather all the information required. Among his collection is a 1964 Fender P Bass - refinished in Fiesta Red - which was his go to instrument of choice (L series serial number - we think a Kent Armstrong rewound PBass pickup - tortoise shell pick guard) sounds awesome!! This was the bass NIgel was playing when we first met in 1975 - bloody hell was it that long ago??? It was painted in a particular poor coat of 'Valspar Black!!' but still sounded the business through an HH head and Fender Dual Showman cabinet with 2 x JBL's. He also many G&L's and Lackland basses too. R.I.P. Nigel - miss you every day. Watch this space. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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