NW & Scotland Bass Bash 2025 - Sat 10/5/25 (Date is confirmed) - LA2 8DZ

[rwillett]

It's that time of the year when a gentleman's fancy turns to what to do next year OR the village hall committee asks you if you want to hire the hall again for "those odd people who made an awful lot of noise and possibly sent the sheep into early labour".

 

I've now booked Clapham Village Hall for Sat 10/5/25. It's for the whole day. Lunch will probably be included again,

 

We had about 10 people last year and it was a good number. We all had plenty of space and got around easily. However we could accommodate more people. If there is a sudden flood of people, we may have the option of a larger venue, but that could bang the costs up, e.g. Kendal Rugby Club, Settle Rugby Clubs (go North Ribbs!) or Ingleton Community Centre. At the moment the event is being sponsored by my company so it's free!

 

I'm aware that some people were quite nervous about being there and if so, they are more than welcome to contact me about this to see how we can help. Just to be very clear, this event is inclusive, so everyone, regardless of religion, gender, declared gender, sexuality or anything at all is very welcome. Even people who swing both ways and play both bass and electric, I have to confess to that myself, so there you are
 

We have quite a lot of space in our house so if people want to cut hotel costs and stay, you are welcome. We do have a limit on numbers but if people are prepared to be flexible, it's quite a lot.

 

Thanks

Rob

Edited December 29, 2024 by rwillett

[neepheid]

I'm in.  That weekend is clear for me and I have blocked it off in the band calendar.

[stevie]

I'd love to attend and make a weekend of it. Everyone should support these Bashes.

[rwillett]

Everyone is welcome, though Dorset is a fair trek.

 

Rob

[stevie]

As is Aberdeen. 😁

[rwillett]

1 minute ago, stevie said:

As is Aberdeen. 😁

Absolutely true.

[nekomatic]

Way too far off to commit, but put me down as a maybe!

[neepheid]

Bad news, pointy bass fans - the Explorer's gone.

[ossyrocks]

I'm in.

[peterjam]

That's the same weekend as RushFest in Glasgow, so please put me down as a 'maybe' at the moment.

[rwillett]

Bump just to remind people. 

[ossyrocks]

1 hour ago, rwillett said:

Bump just to remind people. 

It's in my dairy.

 

Also, people of the North West, the Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival is going on the weekend before. I know at least myself and @shug will be performing in various guises. I particularly recommend you catch anything Shug is doing, he's a bass legend in these parts. (Sorry Shug, but you are, and I love you 🤣)

 

Rob

[rwillett]

I've now confirmed the NW Bass Bash for Sat 10/5/25.

 

Format will be much as before unless people have a better idea.

 

If people do want a place to stay Fri night, please let me know as I do have space in the house. We can fit a fair amount in real and actual comfortable beds and we will still have space for camp beds and the like. People are welcome to turn up late as well. There's plenty of space to store gear safely.

 

I'll get the ball rolling with gear I may bring along. As I live next door, it's easy to change.

• Fender Jazz Bass
• Fender Mustang Bass
• Fender Telecaster - Yep six strings, I have no shame
• 3d printed Jazz Bass
• 3d printed headless bass
• Maybe a 3d printed reverse Thunderbird headless bass if I can pull my finger out.
• Ibanez short scale bass - ex building site by the looks of it
• Yamaha HS7 monitor
• A weird and unusual pedalboard setup. That'll probably change anyway.

Edited December 26, 2024 by rwillett

[neepheid]

Awesome news!  Offer of accomodation gratefully accepted.

 

Stuff coming:

 

The (relatively) unmolested...

 

Yamaha BB1200

G&L CLF L-1000

Epiphone Thunderbird '64

Sire Z7

Sire D5

Reverend Triad

 

The "modfathers"...

 

Epiphone Les Paul (not very) Standard - modded with DiMarzio X2N-B pickups, series/parallel options and hardware improvements

Squier Jaguar "ATJ" H - modded with an Ibanez ATK quad coil pickup and series/single/parallel switch

Gear4Music "Rat" P bass - modded with a Lace Aluma-P pickup and hardware improvements

Fazley "Ratlet" P bass (if it ever arrives) - modded with an Entwistle Neodymium P pickup and some silly mods

 

The ampage...

 

TC Electronic BH250

Markbass New York 121 cab

Edited Thursday at 12:47 by neepheid

[ossyrocks]

Nice one Rob, much appreciated.

 

I'll be bringing the 70's Fenders - '70 P, '73 P, and 2 x '73 J's.

 

Ampage - vintage 80's Gallien-Krueger 400RB and a BF 3x10 cab. I'll chuck the Elf in too which is always good for a giggle.

 

Rob

[zbd1960]

At the moment, I have a weekend away in Brighton pencilled in that weekend... however, it might get canned if another trip comes to pass, in which case I'd be free... It will be a while before I know for certain.  

[rwillett]

13 minutes ago, zbd1960 said:

At the moment, I have a weekend away in Brighton pencilled in that weekend... however, it might get canned if another trip comes to pass, in which case I'd be free... It will be a while before I know for certain.  

You are more than welcome to come down  

[doomkeeper]

Count me in!

will bring my NR T-bird (by then it will be a II) and a few custom pedals! 

[rwillett]

So we have confirmed as opposed to not 100% sure...

 

@rwillett

@neepheid

@ossyrocks

@doomkeeper

[Richard R]

In the diary. 

[peterjam]

Splendid and tremendous news! It's in my Outlook calendar and it'll be on the new fridge calendar on 1st January. Have a great New Year/Hogmanay when it gets here.

[Frank Blank]

Right. It's in the diary, I am determined to make it this time!

[rwillett]

The numbers grow:

1. @neepheid
2. @ossyrocks
3. @doomkeeper
4. @Richard R
5. @peterjam
6. @Frank Blank
7. @rwillett

Rob

[Frank Blank]

@rwillett can you put the postcode of the Village Hall in the title of the post?

[rwillett]

2 minutes ago, Frank Blank said:

@rwillett can you put the postcode of the Village Hall in the title of the post?

Done