The Big Fat South-West Bass Bash 2025

[Rich]

So there it is...

 

On 14/10/2024 at 14:22, scrumpymike said:

 

Just confirming hall booked for October 12th, 2025 as instructed by neepheid 😁

 

...and it's never too early to start an attendee/gear list  

 

1. Rich - Trace Elliot TE-1200 amp, Barefaced Super 12T cab, earplugs , Shuker custom 5, other stuff TBC.

 

Also, start digging those raffle prize donations out!

 

Edited March 12 by Rich

[Woodinblack]

1. Rich - Trace Elliot TE-1200 amp, Barefaced Super 12T cab, earplugs , Shuker custom 5, other stuff TBC.

2. Woody - Rickenbacker 4004-L5, maybe Sei Flamboyant, Same old basschat 12" with some amp, other stuff TBC

 

[Pinball]

Glad to see these are still going. I'm told I may be on tour in October but will come along if free.

Got some interesting basses, happy to bring a few along if available 

Edited March 23 by Pinball

[Sean]

Where is it?

[Woodinblack]

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

 

 

 

 

[Stub Mandrel]

 1. Rich - Trace Elliot TE-1200 amp, Barefaced Super 12T cab, earplugs :D, Shuker custom 5, other stuff TBC.

2. Woody - Rickenbacker 4004-L5, maybe Sei Flamboyant, Same old basschat 12" with some amp, other stuff TBC

 

3. Stubsy - Joyo BadASS, GRBASS AT212 slim - only 50W but that should give 120dB at one metre 😇. (or I bring my TE 1110 combo). Some fun pedals. Perhaps the AVII 1960 precision, the Sire P10 and maybe the Fender Performer and something unexpected...

[Sean]

I'll come. 

 

Put me down for bringing some big valvery:

 

1. Mesa 400+

2. Laney Nexus Tube 400 

3. MJW Taranis 200 (Matamp clone with extra channel and EQ). 

 

Cabs:

2 x BF TWO10

 

Basses: 

1. At least 1 Spector TBD

2. Valenti #005 Super P

3. Yamaha BB2024x 

 

I can also do set ups and minor repairs on the day if there's enough interest and I bring my tools. Like a mini walk-in bass surgery. We might be able to raise some cash for a cause.  Donations to???

Edited March 14 by Sean

[Rich]

10 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

Fender Performer 

Yeah, go on, torture me with that gorgeous bass again why don't you   

 

[Rich]

1. Rich - Trace Elliot TE-1200 amp, Barefaced Super 12T cab, earplugs , Shuker custom 5, other stuff TBC.

2. Woody - Rickenbacker 4004-L5, maybe Sei Flamboyant, Same old basschat 12" with some amp, other stuff TBC

3. Pinball (tbc) - Got some interesting basses 

4. Sean - Mesa 400+, Laney Nexus Tube 400 , MJW Taranis 200 (Matamp clone with extra channel and EQ), 2 x BF TWO10, Spector TBD, Valenti #005 Super P, Yamaha BB2024x, plus a mini walk-in bass surgery if interested

 

On 14/03/2025 at 07:48, Sean said:

I can also do set ups and minor repairs on the day if there's enough interest and I bring my tools. Like a mini walk-in bass surgery. We might be able to raise some cash for a cause.  Donations to???

Excellent idea.  

Edited March 21 by Rich

[Woodinblack]

Dont you think you missed someone there?

 

1. Rich - Trace Elliot TE-1200 amp, Barefaced Super 12T cab, earplugs , Shuker custom 5, other stuff TBC.

2. Woody - Rickenbacker 4004-L5, maybe Sei Flamboyant, Same old basschat 12" with some amp, other stuff TBC

3. Pinball (tbc) - Got some interesting basses

4. Stubsy - Joyo BadASS, GRBASS AT212 slim - only 50W but that should give 120dB at one metre 😇. (or I bring my TE 1110 combo). Some fun pedals. Perhaps the AVII 1960 precision, the Sire P10 and maybe the Fender Performer and something unexpected...

5. Sean - Mesa 400+, Laney Nexus Tube 400 , MJW Taranis 200 (Matamp clone with extra channel and EQ), 2 x BF TWO10, Spector TBD, Valenti #005 Super P, Yamaha BB2024x, plus a mini walk-in bass surgery if interested

 

Edited March 21 by Rich

[Sean]

On 14/03/2025 at 10:41, Rich said:

1. Rich - Trace Elliot TE-1200 amp, Barefaced Super 12T cab, earplugs , Shuker custom 5, other stuff TBC.

2. Woody - Rickenbacker 4004-L5, maybe Sei Flamboyant, Same old basschat 12" with some amp, other stuff TBC

3. Pinball (tbc) - some interesting basses 

4. Sean - Mesa 400+, Laney Nexus Tube 400 , MJW Taranis 200 (Matamp clone with extra channel and EQ), 2 x BF TWO10, Spector TBD, Valenti #005 Super P, Yamaha BB2024x, plus a mini walk-in bass surgery if interested

 

Excellent idea.  

OK @Rich, I’ll just need a suitable sturdy tabletop area and maybe we could get some idea of what people want done in advance. I was thinking Set Ups (Relief, Action, Intonation), Fret Re-seating the odd fret, Levelling the odd high fret, fret polish and fretboard oil and polish for unsealed fretboards. If they’ve acquired a cheap instrument for someone, they could bring it along and get it playing nice for a suitable donation to some BC-relevant charity and I get as much tea as I can drink (which might get costly but I do good work).

Edited March 21 by Rich

[Rich]

A setup demonstration would be a good idea. For a lot of people it's a really dark "I wouldn't know where to start" art, I know there are youpube videos etc but there's nothing like seeing it done right in front of you.

Charity donation for definite, but the endless tea is already included in the entry cost, as is the food.

Oh god, the food.

Dammit, I'd managed to get this far without thinking of the food, and now you've gone and done it.

 

[Sean]

3 hours ago, Rich said:

A setup demonstration would be a good idea. For a lot of people it's a really dark "I wouldn't know where to start" art, I know there are youpube videos etc but there's nothing like seeing it done right in front of you.

 

 

I can do that, for sure. There’s the simplified version that uses just two hex keys, a screwdriver, a tuner and plectrums (or similar to check action), anyone can learn that without specialist tools/gauges. 

[thestick]

I have moved into the area so I will be coming along for definite 😊👍🤘

not sure what I will bring yet . I will post nearer the time  .

As gas my well change things 😂

[Rosie C]

1. Rich - Trace Elliot TE-1200 amp, Barefaced Super 12T cab, earplugs , Shuker custom 5, other stuff TBC.

2. Woody - Rickenbacker 4004-L5, maybe Sei Flamboyant, Same old basschat 12" with some amp, other stuff TBC

3. Pinball (tbc) - some interesting basses 

4. Stubsy - Joyo BadASS, GRBASS AT212 slim - only 50W but that should give 120dB at one metre 😇. (or I bring my TE 1110 combo). Some fun pedals. Perhaps the AVII 1960 precision, the Sire P10 and maybe the Fender Performer and something unexpected...

5. Sean - Mesa 400+, Laney Nexus Tube 400 , MJW Taranis 200 (Matamp clone with extra channel and EQ), 2 x BF TWO10, Spector TBD, Valenti #005 Super P, Yamaha BB2024x, plus a mini walk-in bass surgery if interested

6. Rosie - likely I'll bring my upright, set up for bluegrass/folk/jazz if anyone's not played upright before and fancies a go

 

Edited March 21 by Rich

[Phil Starr]

I'll be there, I'll certainly bring along all the various BassChat designed cabs and I'm happy to run a shootout of some sort if that is wanted.

[MichaelDean]

I'll be there again!

 

1. Rich - Trace Elliot TE-1200 amp, Barefaced Super 12T cab, earplugs , Shuker custom 5, other stuff TBC.

2. Woody - Rickenbacker 4004-L5, maybe Sei Flamboyant, Same old basschat 12" with some amp, other stuff TBC

3. Pinball (tbc) - some interesting basses 

4. Stubsy - Joyo BadASS, GRBASS AT212 slim - only 50W but that should give 120dB at one metre 😇. (or I bring my TE 1110 combo). Some fun pedals. Perhaps the AVII 1960 precision, the Sire P10 and maybe the Fender Performer and something unexpected...

5. Sean - Mesa 400+, Laney Nexus Tube 400 , MJW Taranis 200 (Matamp clone with extra channel and EQ), 2 x BF TWO10, Spector TBD, Valenti #005 Super P, Yamaha BB2024x, plus a mini walk-in bass surgery if interested

6. Rosie - likely I'll bring my upright, set up for bluegrass/folk/jazz if anyone's not played upright before and fancies a go

7. Phil - BassChat cabs, maybe some sort of shootout?

8. MikeD - Laney Digbeth, Zilla 212, Dingwall Combusion, Revelation PJ, pedals, try to finish home made bass🤞🤞🤞🤞

 

Edited March 21 by Rich

[Sean]

On 16/03/2025 at 07:13, Phil Starr said:

I'll be there, I'll certainly bring along all the various BassChat designed cabs and I'm happy to run a shootout of some sort if that is wanted.

 

I was going to suggest similar with big valvery (I'm bringing 3) so maybe we could think of some way to do it with various heads. I'm sure someone will have some sensible ideas.

[scrumpymike]

Hi guys, hope all's well with you, my Bass Bash buddies. A bit random this, but been rehearsing a new band since the new year - see website link. I'm posting here in case any of the bands you're in end up having to cancel a gig anywhere in/around Somerset. If you do and need a stand-in band, let me know. We're all dressed up and ready to go but not many gigs in the diary. We'd also love to hear of any keyboard players looking for a band as we're really looking to do more function work.

 

See you on October 12th 🙂

 

https://www.inlikeflynnband.com/video

[neepheid]

Changed my mind... PSYCHE!

 

Yes, I will be there, would be bloody rude of me not to seeing as it appears to have been organised around my calendar and availablity

 

The gear (or the answer to the question "how much bass gear can you fit into a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt?")...

 

G&L CLF L-1000

Yamaha BB1200

Sire D5

Sire Z7

Greco LGB-700

Reverend Triad

Epiphone Les Paul (not so) Standard

Epiphone Thunderbird '64

Squier Jaguar H (with Ibanez CAP double humbucker from ATK200/800 etc)

Gear4Music rat bass (with Lace Aluma-P)

 

AND, if it ever materialises...

 

The results of my £150, all new, "giggable" bass challenge - the "ratlet" as I have christened it.

 

Debating whether to take the Markbass combo, or the TC Electronic BH250 and the Markbass NY 121 cab, for some toneprint shenanigans if nothing else... ach, why not both?

 

[neepheid]

Might as well chance my arm while I'm here - anyone got a spare bed I could borrow for the night before?

 

Edited March 23 by neepheid

[Sean]

On 23/03/2025 at 13:02, neepheid said:

Yamaha BB1200

 

 

 

 

Thanks.  It reminds me. In addition to my list already submitted, I'll be bringing my very recently repatriated BB1300. Rocking horse hen's manure tooth back home. 

[neepheid]

30 minutes ago, Sean said:

Thanks.  It reminds me. In addition to my list already submitted, I'll be bringing my very recently repatriated BB1300. Rocking horse hen's manure tooth back home. 

 

Ooh, that's a BB oddbod I'd be keen to have a shottie of!

[Sean]

Just now, neepheid said:

 

Ooh, that's a BB oddbod I'd be keen to have a shottie of!

She's a peach and will have had the pickups rebuilt/rewound by then.

 

Not that there's anything wrong with them as they stand, they just need a glow-up and a sort out to bring them on par with everything else about this absolute gem of a bass that I foolishly sold about 4 years ago.

[Sean]

I've added to my list

 

1. Rich - Trace Elliot TE-1200 amp, Barefaced Super 12T cab, earplugs , Shuker custom 5, other stuff TBC.

2. Woody - Rickenbacker 4004-L5, maybe Sei Flamboyant, Same old basschat 12" with some amp, other stuff TBC

3. Pinball (tbc) - some interesting basses

4. Stubsy - Joyo BadASS, GRBASS AT212 slim - only 50W but that should give 120dB at one metre 😇. (or I bring my TE 1110 combo). Some fun pedals. Perhaps the AVII 1960 precision, the Sire P10 and maybe the Fender Performer and something unexpected...

5. Sean - Mesa 400+, Laney Nexus Tube 400 [oh jeez], MJW Taranis 200 (Filthbox Matamp clone with extra channel and EQ), GK MBF500, GK Fusion 550, 2 x BF TWO10S, Spectors TBD, Valenti #005 Super P, Yamaha BB2024x, Yamaha BB1300, plus a mini walk-in bass surgery if interested

6. Rosie - likely I'll bring my upright, set up for bluegrass/folk/jazz if anyone's not played upright before and fancies a go

7. Phil - BassChat cabs, maybe some sort of shootout?

8. MikeD - Laney Digbeth, Zilla 212, Dingwall Combusion, Revelation PJ, pedals, try to finish home made bass🤞🤞🤞🤞

Edited Saturday at 20:08 by Sean