OldGit

[phil.i.stein]

a big shame, he came across as a humourous, well-intentioned bloke.

[velvetkevorkian]

Can't really add anything to what's been said. Very sad indeed.

[Musicman20]

Oh what awful news.

I have only just read this. Despite not meeting Si, I exchanged PMs and information on MIJ Fenders. He even helped to value mine before I sold it on here.

What a shame, a true gent and very helpful.

My thoughts go to his friends and family.

RIP

[anti-barbie]

Terrible news
I can only echo the sentiments already posted.
RIP OG

[aryustailm]

I'd never met Simon in person, but I bought a bass from him that I still play very often. He seemed a thoroughly decent bloke when we chatted over the phone, but the posts here show what a great individual he must have been to know in person.

Condolences to family and friends.

Rest in peace.

[Bassmonster]

Sad news indeed, just saw a memorial on Jon's (Shuker) site, RIP man

[Gust0o]

Gutted. Like so many, I felt I knew him simply through his posts. His closest should certainly see this thread, it's a fantastic memorial to a superb individual.

I'm going to pay my respects in what feels a fitting way. Tonight, when I dig out whichever bass I go, the first thing I play will be a nod in his direction - for any guy who could help so many it's only the smallest of tokens.

[allighatt0r]

As a devoted forum lurker for a couple of years now, I, like others, feel as if I have got to know Si through his brilliant posts, kindness and humour. A true gent, and a great advocate of Bassplayers in Hats.

A huge shock. He'll be greatly missed.

RIP

Edited August 18, 2010 by allighatt0r

[karlfer]

Saw the original post, yet just realised we've lost him.
I bought a 70's re-issue P off him a few months back and the back and forth banter kept me laughing for a week.
Bless you my friend.

[lee650]

Really sad news, ive never had the pleasure of meeting Si or had the oppertunity to PM him , but ive always enjoyed his posts, and always seemed a great guy RIP

[gafbass02]

One of the best of the bunch. I'm utterly devastated, I don't know what to say. All my deepest condolences are with Si's friends and family. You will truly be missed.

[cocco]

I don't know what to say. I'm very shocked and upset. I only met Si twice but judging by the tears that I can no longer hold back he had rather a profound affect on me. He gave me some great advice and sold me the nicest bass I've ever played, a 70RI jap non export P at a very fair price which will be with me for life. The memories of Si that go with it will add to it's sentiment. My deepest sympathies go to his family and friends, if I feel this much like I've lost someone very dear to me god knows how they must feel. If I can do anything to honour his memory or help anyone this has affected please let me know. I only hope he didn't suffer.

I'll see you in another life brother, for now peace be with you and everyone around you. I will always admire your nature. Rest assured you won't be forgotten.

Ash

[99ster]

I'm speechless. This is just wrong. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him - no doubt about that.

[overwater#1]

What incredibly sad news, a real shame. Its guys like Simon who make this forum, the community, and life in general so very wonderful. A huge loss. An absolutely fantastic character, who's left such great memories.

[risingson]

It's incredibly sad to hear about the passing of such a highly respected member of a site I've come to enjoy as of late. Not had any contact with Si myself but judging on the testimonials of some of the posts here he sounds like a truly brilliant guy. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

[purpleblob]

Very sad news. My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.

[Jigster]

RIP to Old Git - never met you but it's so moving to read

[bassatnight]

So so sad, he was a wonderful guy who always had time for everyone and gave excellent advice. You will be sorely missed my friend.

[JTUK]

Re-read this and it is quite moving....and I only knew him online.

I thought he was the best poster here by a country mile, IMO, and that will be a big HUGE miss, apart from sounding like an absolutely true gent in person. I wish I had met him.
God knows knows what his family are going through...

I wish them all the best in this difficult time.

[Rich]

A few more pics to hopefully help remember him with a smile:

Those trousers are a fashion statement. The statement reads: "I bought these at gunpoint".
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'Roundabout'? More of a staggered T junction


ALERT! ALERT! IMMINENT CREDIBILITY FAILURE!

[crez5150]

Awesome..... I would pay good money for those white flares......

[Rich]

Amazingly, so did he

[waynepunkdude]

Such a legend.

I was thinking about our 2 minute phone calls about SEO for work that ended up lasting an hour and turning to P-basses. I was going to go have a coffee with him over the weekend sadly didn't happen.

[matski]

Such a pity, and such bad news.

Like many others here, I never met him in person but had PMed and found him to be a true gent and a natural joker.

My sincerest condolencies to his family and all who counted him as a friend.

[Dr.Dave]

I never met him either , but always looked forward to his posts. Truly a shame there'll be no more.

Reading through this thread Si seems to have touched all who knew him and who's on-line persona is remembered fondly by those of us who never had that pleasure.

Goodbye , mate. Never meeting you is my loss.