The Big, Fat South-West Bass Bash 2024

[scrumpymike]

OK, so this is me starting a new topic for

 

This year's Bash🥳

 

The hall is booked from 10am to 4pm on

 

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

 

so put the date in your diaries NOW!

 

Just follow this topic for more details!

 

 

The Memorial Hall, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Rowford, TAUNTON, TA2 8JY  https://www.cheddonfitzpainevillagehall.co.uk/

(The picture below shows the entrance to the hall driveway but the old lodge pictured is a private house)

 

 

[stevie]

Yeah!!!😀

[neepheid]

Unfortunately, I have a gig the night before.  I know I said that last year and ended up being able to attend because there was a cancellation, but I'm not placing any bets on lightning striking twice.  You never know, but at time of writing this, I will be unable to attend and lumber you with my recycling

 

[Buddster]

That's a shame Neep. Was hoping you'd bring down a box of Butteries! 

As well as your wonderful collection of bass ofc. 

[Woodinblack]

Odd - I went to my calendar to put it in, and for some reason, it was already there 😮

 

[scrumpymike]

12 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

Odd - I went to my calendar to put it in, and for some reason, it was already there 😮

 

You're probably not the only one as I posted the '24 date at the end of the '23 topic 🙂 

[Phil Starr]

Hurrah

 

[MichaelDean]

It's already in the calendar! Happy to pay in advance again! 🙂

[TRBboy]

Will get this in the calendar! Couldn't make it last year, but would really like to come 😊

[Frank Blank]

Right. I am definitely attending this one, hopefully, unlike 2 years ago, I won't have to leave after 30 minutes rather than punching someone!

[scrumpymike]

6 hours ago, Frank Blank said:

Right. I am definitely attending this one, hopefully, unlike 2 years ago, I won't have to leave after 30 minutes rather than punching someone!

No, this time you can punch someone AND leave after 30 minutes.

[Frank Blank]

5 minutes ago, scrumpymike said:

No, this time you can punch someone AND leave after 30 minutes.

I could just drink some punch, pass out and leave a week later?

[Rich]

16 hours ago, Frank Blank said:

Right. I am definitely attending this one, hopefully

When I first read it, this is as far as I got and it amused me greatly  

Will be great to see you again, missed you last year. Spare bed available at my gaff if you need it. 

[Chienmortbb]

 I understand that if @Frank Blank does not attend this year’s bash, the world will end at midnight October 41st. 

[Frank Blank]

On 12/03/2024 at 12:49, Chienmortbb said:

 I understand that if @Frank Blank does not attend this year’s bash, the world will end at midnight October 41st. 

 

A similar rumour (If @Frank Blank did not attend last year's Bash, the 08:17 53 - Oxford Bus Station (Gloucester Road) to Bicester bus would be 5 minutes late) was doing the rounds last year. I didn't attend the Bash and yet the aforementioned bus was on time. I think the world is safe. Mind you, from Oct. 42nd onwards is anyone's guess.

 

In summary, Nostradamocles, or whatever his name was, can do one.

Edited May 15, 2024 by Frank Blank

[Nos]

I'll apologise first for the dumb question, but.... What is this exactly?

I'm in North Devon so it's not far to come and sounds interesting but I just don't have a clue (this goes for most things by the way😆).

[neepheid]

20 minutes ago, Nos said:

I'll apologise first for the dumb question, but.... What is this exactly?

I'm in North Devon so it's not far to come and sounds interesting but I just don't have a clue (this goes for most things by the way😆).

 

A bass bash is when a bunch of bass players get together, bring some/all of their gear, set it up then we all go round admiring and trying out other people's basses.  There's the general social aspect of it, there's often things like talks, gear shootouts, raffles and sometimes food is laid on also (can attest to the feast at this one being particularly good).

[Frank Blank]

On 13/05/2024 at 18:18, Nos said:

I'll apologise first for the dumb question, but.... What is this exactly?

I'm in North Devon so it's not far to come and sounds interesting but I just don't have a clue (this goes for most things by the way😆).

 

Superb is what it is!

 

You turn up in the morning, having bought any bass gear you see fit, pay a tenner (for the hire of the hall) and you spend the day checking out everyone else's basses and amps. Not only that, the SWBB speciality is a superb lunch made by Mrs Scrumpy and her Scrumpettes. Essentially it is day for bass players to simply indulge themselves in loads of basses and gear. Lots of folk drive miles (it's 230 miles for me and I've done it twice) worth every mile I'd say!

Edited May 15, 2024 by Frank Blank

[Woodinblack]

31 minutes ago, Nos said:

I'll apologise first for the dumb question, but.... What is this exactly?

I'm in North Devon so it's not far to come and sounds interesting but I just don't have a clue (this goes for most things by the way😆).

 

It looks like this - here is last year

 

[Nos]

@neepheid Thanks - That sounds like a blast, my gear isn't anywhere near as good as most of the stuff on here and doubt anyone would want to try it (but you never know🤣), the opportunity to try different basses is especially appealing as there is very limited selection of instrument outlets near me and I keep seeing gear that looks nice but never sure if I'll get on with it. Biggest worry is the burning jealousy I'll have over all the nice kit and lack of funds to buy any😖

@Frank Blank - That's an impressive recommendation, reckon I need to get that in the diary.

@Woodinblack - Thanks, looks like there was some seriously nice kit on show

[Frank Blank]

2 minutes ago, Nos said:

@neepheid Thanks - That sounds like a blast, my gear isn't anywhere near as good as most of the stuff on here and doubt anyone would want to try it (but you never know🤣), the opportunity to try different basses is especially appealing as there is very limited selection of instrument outlets near me and I keep seeing gear that looks nice but never sure if I'll get on with it. Biggest worry is the burning jealousy I'll have over all the nice kit and lack of funds to buy any😖

 

That's right, you never know! Usually, when the Bash is due, people will start putting their names down on a gear list, so you know what's being brought along and people will say what they are looking forward to seeing. We all go home wishing we had one or two (or eleventy three) of the basses on show but you only have a year to wait until you can have another go! 🤣

 

2 minutes ago, Nos said:

@Frank Blank - That's an impressive recommendation, reckon I need to get that in the diary.

 

Get it in, highlight of the Basschat year.

 

2 minutes ago, Nos said:

@Woodinblack - Thanks, looks like there was some seriously nice kit on show

 

Why didn't I think of linking to that...

[chyc]

I would like to come to this. I haven't necessarily thought this through entirely, but I'd have to drive close to Oxford, Swindon and Bristol on my way to Taunton, so would anyone like a lift to Taunton, in return for some shared petrol money? I suppose the kicker is that with two bodies in a reasonably small car there'll be limited space for your gear, but I'm sure I can accommodate some stuff at least.

 

I'm not committed to coming yet: the diary is cloudy that far in the future and I may have missed something, but I thought I'd sound this out in good time to start a conversation. Contact me via direct message if you're interested.

[scrumpymike]

23 hours ago, Frank Blank said:

 

Not only that, the NWBB....

Hi Nos, for the sake of avoiding any further confusion, Frank meant the SWBB. Must have missed his medication yesterday 😊

 

Look forward to seeing you on the day. You'll be made most welcome - and won't need to eat for a week afterwards!

[Nos]

3 hours ago, scrumpymike said:

Hi Nos, for the sake of avoiding any further confusion, Frank meant the SWBB. Must have missed his medication yesterday 😊

 

Look forward to seeing you on the day. You'll be made most welcome - and won't need to eat for a week afterwards!

Figured that, but appreciate the clarification.

As for the food, and not having to eat for a week, you clearly haven’t met me yet🤣

[Stub Mandrel]

On 05/03/2024 at 16:33, Frank Blank said:

Right. I am definitely attending this one, hopefully, unlike 2 years ago, I won't have to leave after 30 minutes rather than punching someone!

 

You better had not Generallisimo Franco! Or I shall get Ms. S. to sort you out.