The Big Fat South-West Bass Bash 2023

[Rich]

  On 30/08/2023 at 10:44, neepheid said:

 

A good guess but not right!  I should clarify my first clue to say that it's not currently available in any finish.

 

Clue 2: It's made from a famous, but infrequently used wood.

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It's a Fender Tony Goggle Signature WTF Bass made from palletwood with a flamed balsa top.

[neepheid]

Nah, all getting colder.

 

Clue 3: It was orignally released as a guitar, was never intended to be a bass, the bass version came decades later.

Edited August 30, 2023 by neepheid

[MichaelDean]

Ooooh, a Starcaster bass?

[sandy_r]

  On 30/08/2023 at 14:04, neepheid said:

 

Clue 3: It was orignally released as a guitar, was never intended to be a bass, the bass version came decades later.

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a Les Paul McCartney?

[neepheid]

Heh, no.

 

Imma gonna leave you to stew on that for a while, you'll have to wait for the NBD thread.

 

OR

 

I might not do one and you'll just have to wait to meet the mystery guest...

[MichaelDean]

I forgot the well known but not often used wood clue. A Korina Explorer or Flying V?

[neepheid]

  On 30/08/2023 at 14:49, MichaelDean said:

I forgot the well known but not often used wood clue. A Korina Explorer or Flying V?

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We have a winner!  It's an Epiphone Korina Explorer bass.  Congratulations - you win... a shottie of it at the bash!

[MichaelDean]

Oooooh, nice! I hear they're a pig ergonimically, but they look fun!

[neepheid]

  On 30/08/2023 at 14:58, MichaelDean said:

Oooooh, nice! I hear they're a pig ergonimically, but they look fun!

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It arrived today - if I told you mine doesn't neck dive AT ALL if you use a decent strap, would you be surprised?

[MichaelDean]

No, I wouldn't! There's a fair mass of wood the other end. I've just heard that on a strap it can feel like a fair old stretch to the first fret. I look forward to seeing it in person!

[snorkie635]

  On 01/09/2023 at 11:51, neepheid said:

 

It arrived today - if I told you mine doesn't neck dive AT ALL if you use a decent strap, would you be surprised?

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Get that camera oot loon. 🤗

[neepheid]

  On 01/09/2023 at 12:27, snorkie635 said:

Get that camera oot loon. 🤗

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Soon, soon.  Working the noo, plus gigging tonight and tomorrow night. Probably won't get an NBD thread up until tomorrow.

[obbm]

As well as my Sadowsky HPJ I shall also be bringing the Sterling by Musicman SB14 which I picked up from the Guitar Doctor in Penzance on Monday following its conversion to fretless. Should also have a BF One10, amp and modified Aclam pedalboard.

[snorkie635]

  On 01/09/2023 at 12:46, neepheid said:

 

Soon, soon.  Working the noo, plus gigging tonight and tomorrow night. Probably won't get an NBD thread up until tomorrow.

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Hae a gid ane.

[Woodinblack]

I shall also bring my acrylic bass, so we can all have a laugh

 

[scrumpymike]

Unbelievably (for me and Mrs. Scrumpy at least) this year's Sunday 8th October Bash is just over a month away, so it's time to get focussed.

 

We're keeping the price at £13 and, as last year, we need at least 25 advance attendance fees to guarantee we can cover the event financially. If you're coming, please confirm/re-confirm without delay. As soon as I know we've got a few more than 25, I'll ask you all for payment in advance .

 

Any monies over and above 25 x £13 will go towards next year's event - most importantly, the 2024 hall booking fee, which we have to pay in advance.

 

So you know what you'll be getting for your money, here's this year's menu. Let us know if you have any particular dietary requirements that aren't covered and we'll do our best to cater for you.

 

OVER TO YOU!!

 

Mrs Scrumpys menu Oct 23.docxFetching info...

[neepheid]

In for a penny, in for £13

 

TL:DR I'm in.

[Rich]

Confirmed. 

[scrumpymike]

OK, so that's 2 confirmations in as many minutes. Should be done and dusted within the next half-hour 🙂

[sandy_r]

  On 05/09/2023 at 15:27, scrumpymike said:

OK, so that's 2 confirmations in as many minutes. Should be done and dusted within the next half-hour 🙂

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hi Mike

 

please count me in - i will pay anyway, even if care duties conflict at the last moment

 

many thanks for all the prep and arrangements by you and Mrs Scrumpy

s.

 

[Rich]

I would note however that the penguin has appeared on the menu in previous years, but each time the food on the day has been noticeably devoid of any trace of said aquatic bird. Can we finally expect penguin sandwiches to be available this year?

[scrumpymike]

  On 05/09/2023 at 15:38, Rich said:

I would note however that the penguin has appeared on the menu in previous years, but each time the food on the day has been noticeably devoid of any trace of said aquatic bird. Can we finally expect penguin sandwiches to be available this year?

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Maybe the chocolate biscuits...

[sandy_r]

  On 05/09/2023 at 15:38, Rich said:

Can we finally expect penguin sandwiches to be available this year?

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Yeah but only if you accept responsibility for removing all the wrappers first

 

 

Edited September 5, 2023 by sandy_r

[neepheid]

I would have thought the chance to see a peculiar, middle-aged Scotsman making a tit of himself with an Explorer bass would be worth the admission fee in and of itself...

[Pea Turgh]

I’ll be there!  And my lad!