Goliath_FX Posted July 28, 2024 Posted July 28, 2024 The Bass show has been confirmed for March 1st and 2nd in a dedicated hall along side the Guitar show in Birmingham. I spoke to Jason the organiser last year and asked him if he had thought about hosting the show, he told me he wasn't sure on if there was a want for one. I carried out some market research for him with polls on Insta and some Facebook groups and the feeling was that we 110% wanted the return of a bass show, but not just stalls. So I reached out to Jason with this information and also Scott from SBL. It looks like (hopefully) the SBL team will be putting on some clinics and stuff as well (But don't quote me on that as I just passed Scott onto Jason) In summary, there will be booths showcasing some great bass gear and clinics. Who would you like to see do clinics? I'm thinking of asking Cici about doing something, InThePocket Podcast for a live Q&A, anything else? Also, for those that have been disappointed with guitar shows not show casing more bass gear, ya better be at this one https://www.theguitarshow.co.uk/ - tickets are £16 10 Quote
jazzyvee Posted July 28, 2024 Posted July 28, 2024 I think having it more centrally located in the country makes it a more accessible and affordable trip to make for more bass players. Good Move. I've been to the guitar show there this year and last year. There is a large carpark and no extortionate car parks like London. 🙂 1 Quote
Goliath_FX Posted July 28, 2024 Author Posted July 28, 2024 3 hours ago, jazzyvee said: I think having it more centrally located in the country makes it a more accessible and affordable trip to make for more bass players. Good Move. I've been to the guitar show there this year and last year. There is a large carpark and no extortionate car parks like London. 🙂 Free parking is a big win for sure! Hope to see you there! Quote
Rich Posted July 30, 2024 Posted July 30, 2024 Yes. At last, a bass show that a} I can get to in less than half a day, and b} won't have me emptying my wallet into GWR's coffers. 2 Quote
Jackroadkill Posted July 30, 2024 Posted July 30, 2024 So obviously we need a meet-up so that we can all shuffle our feet nervously and compare purchases, right? 2 Quote
Machines Posted July 30, 2024 Posted July 30, 2024 Excellent news ! It's actually in Solihull not Birmingham, but I am trying to be slightly less pedantic in my 40s. I am very pleased it is here though, as this is my home town (even though I now live 30 mins away). The car park fills very quickly with degenerate guitarists, so if you don't get there early you will have to find parking elsewhere down the road (and there's lots of yellow lines about). I expect BassDirect to be a significant stand holder there based on discussions with them in the past, but this is unconfirmed for now. 1 Quote
ped Posted July 30, 2024 Posted July 30, 2024 Excellent! It’s in the diary. Keen to support/help where/when possible. Just let me know @Goliath_FX 👍🏼👍🏼 Quote
Goliath_FX Posted August 5, 2024 Author Posted August 5, 2024 On 30/07/2024 at 20:34, ped said: Excellent! It’s in the diary. Keen to support/help where/when possible. Just let me know @Goliath_FX 👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers, I've asked Jason to drop me as many updates that he wants me to share as possible. Which in turn I'll drop here. 1 1 Quote
Rich Posted August 5, 2024 Posted August 5, 2024 We definitely need a meet-up. A formal BC presence would be really cool and I'd be up for helping out if needed. 3 Quote
Goliath_FX Posted August 5, 2024 Author Posted August 5, 2024 36 minutes ago, Rich said: We definitely need a meet-up. A formal BC presence would be really cool and I'd be up for helping out if needed. More than welcome to hang out at my stand. I'm right next to some loading doors so should be space. 2 Quote
Richard R Posted October 15, 2024 Posted October 15, 2024 Excellent news! The guitar shows at Cranmore have had a decent amount of bass stuff, so if we can have what was the acoustic hall just for basses that would be good. For this year I created various BC lanyards, though as I had to drop out at the last minute I don't know if anyone wore them. Basschat Lanyards.docx 2 Quote
prowla Posted October 15, 2024 Posted October 15, 2024 (edited) Parking needs to be sorted; I went 2 years ago and it was rammed; I gave it a miss this year. Edited October 15, 2024 by prowla Quote
prowla Posted October 15, 2024 Posted October 15, 2024 On 30/07/2024 at 18:32, Machines said: Excellent news ! It's actually in Solihull not Birmingham, but I am trying to be slightly less pedantic in my 40s. I am very pleased it is here though, as this is my home town (even though I now live 30 mins away). Shirley not! 1 Quote
Goliath_FX Posted October 30, 2024 Author Posted October 30, 2024 (edited) Hey guys, Some more info for you. We have Warwick and Sadowsky confirmed as exhibitors as well as Ashdown, Chowny Bass, The Vintage Bass Room, Barnes and Mullins and Rotosound. Also have Steve Lawson and Scott’s BL confirmed as well, with hopefully 2 sessions each day in the clinic room (tbc later) I'll add more info as it becomes avaliable. Edited October 30, 2024 by Goliath_FX 4 Quote
Richard R Posted November 1, 2024 Posted November 1, 2024 A Steve Lawson bass clinic? Count me in! I don't use any pedals or play complex melodic solos, but I absolutle love his stuff. In the even that you've not heard it, check him out on bandcamp, and start with the best of compilations. There is 20 years and 60-odd albums. Quote
dclaassen Posted November 4, 2024 Posted November 4, 2024 Okay...silly question. When you go to the clinics at this event, do you bring your bass with you? Quote
Machines Posted January 2 Posted January 2 On 04/11/2024 at 11:55, dclaassen said: Okay...silly question. When you go to the clinics at this event, do you bring your bass with you? No, they're very much a listen/learn exercise. Taking instruments in/out of the show is also quite secure - if you are trying to leave with an instrument, security will ask you to provide a receipt. Not sure what happens if you try to enter/leave with same one however. Quote
zbd1960 Posted January 2 Posted January 2 hmmm not a public transport friendly site. Given I live in north Cumbria, I'd prefer to be able to travel by train. I realise cost is the issue, but a shame it's not the NEC as that is a direct train from here. Quote
Kev Posted January 2 Posted January 2 Is there a way of actually buying a ticket for £16? It links to AXS on the site and comes to £19.45 with fees, which I absolutely resent paying. Can you pay on the door? 1 Quote
Machines Posted January 2 Posted January 2 Yes, I paid on the door last time, but I think it is more expensive than in advance. 1 Quote
Kev Posted January 2 Posted January 2 £18.50 on the door, £0.95 saving and not funding AXS greed. Works for me. 5 1 Quote
AlexDelores Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Think I’ll be going to this one! Used to go to Music Live with my dad and always enjoyed it! Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted January 3 Posted January 3 First I've heard of this! Will there be a Basschat presence/meetup? 2 Quote
Richard R Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Hanging around @Goliath_FX's stand is the current best plan. There are BC lanyard designs further up the thread. I'm planning to be there on the Saturday. 1 Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.