OldGit

[cheddatom]

I've been on holiday and only just read this news. I'm not sure what to say. I never met Si but we had lots of interesting conversations, and I will never forget his wisdom and wit. My condolences to all who are affected by this tragic loss.

[Conan]

Like several others, I've been away and/or been busy lately and just heard this tragic news today.

Si was one of the genuine people on this forum - always helpful and willing to share his huge wealth of experience with us, with humour but never with nastiness. Although I never met him personally, I feel that I have lost a friend.

Warm condolences to those he has left behind.

[merello]

REally sorry to hear this - RIP Si and God Bless your family.

[JMT3781]

Check out the Tribute on Jon Shukers page.. Was that bass Old gits?

[Dood]

[quote name='JMT3781' post='938792' date='Aug 28 2010, 02:33 PM']Check out the Tribute on Jon Shukers page.. Was that bass Old gits?[/quote]

Yup. I went to Jon's the same day with Simon to pick up mine.

[Dood]

[quote name='Stingray5' post='933296' date='Aug 23 2010, 03:38 AM']Dear Ros,

I've just seen your post and would like to express my sincerest condolences to you personally for your sad loss and say thank you for taking the time to reply to all here.
I think it's safe to say Simon will not be forgotten here on Basschat and as you've seen (and already know), he was a very well-respected and valued member of the bass community.

I'll also look forward to news of whichever charity you decided to nominate in Si's memory. A tribute gig is a great idea, too!

Best wishes to you and your family,

Steve (Stingray5)[/quote]

I would like to echo the same sentiment.

[Rich]

[quote name='JMT3781' post='938792' date='Aug 28 2010, 02:33 PM']Check out the Tribute on Jon Shukers page.. Was that bass Old gits?[/quote]
Yup. Si was Shuker 5-String P-Bass Club member #1.

[danbowskill]

[quote name='Toasted' post='925859' date='Aug 15 2010, 09:18 PM']I'm gutted. One of my favourite posters here on basschat. :-([/quote]
likewise, very sad news .rip

[silverfoxnik]

[quote name='JMT3781' post='938792' date='Aug 28 2010, 02:33 PM']Check out the Tribute on Jon Shukers page.. Was that bass Old gits?[/quote]
[url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/index.htm"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/index.htm[/url]

[Mykesbass]

[quote name='JMT3781' post='938792' date='Aug 28 2010, 02:33 PM']Check out the Tribute on Jon Shukers page.. Was that bass Old gits?[/quote]

That really moved me. A great poster (that's all I'm afraid I knew him as) and a great loss.

Mike

[Bassman101]

Very sad news - never knew him in person but he was a very generous person - having sent me electronics for a P bass for nothing, very kind and decent guy.

Rest in peace

[Rayman]

I'm shocked. I didn't know Simon personally, but I did get used to seeing him around on here, and had various communications with him.

Very very sad.

[LawrenceH]

Gosh, only just seen this. Sincere condolences to family and friends of someone who has put so much of genuine value into this online community.

[KiOgon]

+ 1 Only just seen this, my deepest sympathy & condolences to all the family & friends, a very sad tragic loss.

John

[Kev]

Words fail me.

Can only echo what others above have said, a true gent and will be missed by many.

[Sean]

All the best to those of you going tomorrow - I can't get there but I shall be having a quiet minute myself.

[Stingray5]

Raising a glass to the Old Git today (@ 11:30am)... Cheers, Si!

[Maxcat]

Doing the same. God Speed Si

[Dood]

I will be too - I'll be having a moment of silence in respect. RIP my friend x

[tredders]

Goodbye mate. God bless.

[narnia]

Just back from the really lovely service, full of happy memories of a truly lovely gent. lots of tears and lots of laughter too, just as he'd have wanted it, I suspect. Nice to catch up with so many old friends, even if the circumstances weren't the best. Goodbye, Si xx

[Rayman]

I was close to buying Si's Red Precision a few months back, the one as used by Mucical Youth allegedly, we'd joked about the song Pass the Duchie which must have been played on it a few times, and I'd wondered how the bass would feel having Muse songs played on it instead . Wish I bought the bass.

I'll have a wee dram for you tonight Si mate.

[jakenewmanbass]

I've only just happened across this bloody awful news. I had a series of long conversations with Si by PM, even offering to exchange a few lessons for his invaluable web savvy advice. I'm absolutely distraught to hear this news... So sad.

[cocco]

Raised a cup of tea and had a good jam today in Si's memory, aswell as a 2 minute silence. Rest in peace old friend. Memories of you will not fade in a hurry. I wish you could see all the kind things people have said about you in this thread. Legends never die.

[bass 2]

It was a Privilege to have known you , and a Pleasure playing in a band with you . rest in peace si.

Edited September 1, 2010 by bass 2