The Big Fat South-West Bass Bash 2023

[Woodinblack]

My stuff always fits, so it will go in just fine!

 

Cant even remember what I am bringing, but I am sure I will remember before the day. Have a couple of basses I can put up for sale - too expensive to put in a raffle but too cheap to sell online!

 

 

 

[Chienmortbb]

17 hours ago, neepheid said:

'll squeeze them in somewhere...

SOOO many things I could comment that I would strike out if I were a moderator.

[neepheid]

3 minutes ago, Chienmortbb said:

SOOO many things I could comment that I would strike out if I were a moderator.

 

The mods are in on it...

 

14 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

My stuff always fits, so it will go in just fine!

 

PHRASING

[snorkie635]

22 minutes ago, neepheid said:

 

The mods are in on it...

 

 

PHRASING

Have you joined the AA, just in case? It's some tow to the Northern Lights from waaaaaaay doon there. Wishing you a fine, uneventful and enjoyable trip. 👍🚗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[neepheid]

19 minutes ago, snorkie635 said:

Have you joined the AA, just in case? It's some tow to the Northern Lights from waaaaaaay doon there. Wishing you a fine, uneventful and enjoyable trip. 👍🚗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

 

 

Yeah, 1100 miles in a 13-14 year old, 128k miles s#itbox, damn right I've got AA membership 

 

Also have RAC through my car insurance, but dunno what level of service that is ('cos I never asked for it, it just happened)

 

Cheers!

 

[Stub Mandrel]

If I am able to come I will find summat for the raffle, even if it's only a roll of gaffa tape!

[Chienmortbb]

44 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

If I am able to come I will find summat for the raffle, even if it's only a roll of gaffa tape!

Don't dis the Gaffa Tape.

[scrumpymike]

Popped round with Mrs Scrumpy to pick 'yorks5stringer' Keith's stuff up yesterday. Spent a very pleasant hour or so drinking tea with wife Anna and daughter Loren in the garden. Haven't had a proper sort through yet but - apart from the Markbass cab already sold to neepheid, the only items of substance in terms of sales value seem to be a couple of nice gig bags and a mic stand. I'll try and sell those at the Bash and put the rest in the raffle, which Anna has said it's OK to do.

 

Anna has given me some words she'd like shared with the Bashers, which I'll either read out, put on display, or both.

[scrumpymike]

Since my last post re Keith's stuff, the cheaper Protection Racket gig-bag has sold but here's a heads-up on the remaining 'Bravo' by Blake Guitar Solutions.

 

This is a top-quality item in A1 condition with heavy-duty outer shell, thick/robust protective padding, luxury velour lining and nice detailing including: external zip-fastening pockets front and back; neck rest with velcro flap; additional removeable padded insert along the bottom edge; and an 'across the chest' horizontal tie with quick-release clip to keep the shoulder straps in place.

 

My quick on-line search shows Blake as a US brand not currently on sale in the UK but at launch the 'Bravo' bass bag was listed with a UK RRP of £152. A mint used Apex guitar bag (smaller but same design and quality) went on Reverb for £65 and I'd say Keith's bag would be a bargain at that price.

 

The internal dim's are approx (L)122cms x (W1*)42cms x (W2**)38cms x (D) enough for any solid-bodied bass. W2 is measured 52cms up from the bottom where the shoulders start to taper in.

*Bottom bout  **Top bout

 

Any takers in advance of the Bash for payment/collection on the day?

[Pea Turgh]

I popped a note in the wanted section before, but alas, no bites.  Thought I’d ask here just in case, but anyone own a red Gretsch Junior Jet they are contemplating parting with?  Can meet at the bash to avoid postage woes?

[scrumpymike]

THIS YEAR'S AMP SHOOT-OUT!!

 

Phil Starr has PMed me what he's planning:

 

"Hi Mike,

 

Just touching base about the shootout. Give me half an hour after lunch. I’ll gather up amps in the morning plus what you, Stevie and I bring. We won’t be short 😀

 

I was planning three runs. Three micro amps because we know their frequency responses from last time, then maybe four best amps by reputation followed by valve vs class AB vs class D, just for fun.

 

I would like to do the runoff with a live bassist rather than recorded bass, not scientific but more realistic and more fun. Who would be good do you think amongst those coming? I’m going to be busy with swapping leads and ‘compèring’ and amps are a lot harder to swap than speakers.

 

So who is the best amongst us and not shy?
 

btw I've talked this through with Stevie and we’ll be using two of his LFSys Monaco cab's (FRFR.

 

Phil"

 

So... let's have a good selection of your amp heads - I'll be bringing an Ampeg SVT-7 PRO, Mesa Subway D800 Plus, and Ashdown RM800 EVO.

 

Last but not least, we need a volunteer or 3 willing and able to play a few short demo lines in different genres.

[MichaelDean]

I don't mind doing some playing. It'll probably be like when you're trying to type and someone comes and watches you and then you forget everything, but as long as that's OK, I'm happy to do it!

[GR7G5TER]

Hi 

I've only just come across this thread, I'm only 30 min away and just moved to the area.

 

Are there still spaces? 

 

Not sure I'll be able to bring any kit as a lot is still is storage (longish story!)

 

Happy to Xfer the entrance fee a head of time.

 

Thanks

 

Gregster 

[scrumpymike]

We'd love to see you Gregster! Just turn up, pay on the door - and you're in for a treat ☺️

[GR7G5TER]

Awesome, cheers Scrumpy Mike!

 

Will there be Scrumpy cider on the buffet 🤣🤣

[Woodinblack]

3 hours ago, GR7G5TER said:

Will there be Scrumpy cider on the buffet 🤣🤣

 

Clearly not - where do you think you are, somerset?.. oh hang on..

[GR7G5TER]

I must admit I developed quite a taste in the month I've been here! 

[verb]

I'd like to bring more basses than I have stands for, does anyone have a stand or two I could borrow on the day?

[neepheid]

22 hours ago, verb said:

I'd like to bring more basses than I have stands for, does anyone have a stand or two I could borrow on the day?

 

Can't help you, sorry, I've got just enough stands for what I'm bringing.  Maybe someone who isn't bringing any basses could help out?

 

Also - a week to go... (less from my perspective - leaving on Saturday) - excited!

[scrumpymike]

Just a bit concerned at the lack of feedback re raffle prizes. If those of us who don't have any bass-related stuff could just bring a bottle or something that would be great.

[MichaelDean]

It's not bass related, but I've got a keyboard stand that's in good nick that I just don't need. Happy to bring a bottle though if that's more suitable?

[sandy_r]

27 minutes ago, scrumpymike said:

Just a bit concerned at the lack of feedback re raffle prizes. If those of us who don't have any bass-related stuff could just bring a bottle or something that would be great.

 

I'll try and remember to bring a bottle (in addition to the Intelligate)

 

[obbm]

I'll bring something for the raffle, just not sure yet.

[stevie]

I've got a Rane graphic equaliser I don't need, a set of black bass tuners, and a compressor pedal.

 

 

 

 

Edited October 13, 2024 by stevie

[scrumpymike]

7 hours ago, MichaelDean said:

It's not bass related, but I've got a keyboard stand that's in good nick that I just don't need. Happy to bring a bottle though if that's more suitable?

Either or.