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Battle of the fans? Many years ago, my then band won a BotB, and because of this the following year we were invited to play a festival at the home town's twin town in Europe, all expenses paid. Plus lots of publicity in the local rags for winning. So all good 😊

Those were my exact thoughts too miles, I’m messaging now

Strange price, especially for Reverb. Hard to tell from that screenshot Tony but could it be a custom shop Jazz? Either that or it could possibly be a seller typo by missing a "1" at the front of the price in their haste to post 😄. (Or option #3 - it's a scam.)

Just noticed the quick-load bridge - what a stonking idea! Nice bass, too 👍

This latest transcription is flawed but I cannot see where the problem is. The piece is a solo bass performance of the Miles Davis tune 'The Theme' by Australian bass player Linda may Han Oh. An incredibly strong player, the improvisation is brilliantly put together and there is an awful lot to chew on here but the transcription goes out of synch with the form and I cannot find out where the problem is. It is too good to leave on the shelf so here it is in all it's flawed glory! It's great to read this along with Oh's performance, even if you can't play it. It is not impossible but it is not easy either. It is an improvisation not a composition to I guess it is not supposed to be 'played' but it is a joy to hear, nevertheless. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/the-theme-solo-bass-performance-linda-may-han-oh/

Just see this, I think I can make out a L serial number, am I missing something, crazy cheap

@rwillett have we reached a point where we can start an attendee/gear list?

Even with the knowledge that I will be attending?

Good post

I played a charity gig with the Hulla band last night at Rhossili village hall (that's right on the windy end of Gower and last night was very windy). It was in aid of Brain Tumour Research (organised by someone whose daughter has recently been diagnosed) and well attended for such a stormy night. The hall has a proper stage but as a thirteen pieces, we manage to fill the space of most stages and tonight was no exception. I was stage left as usual but at least I had a small off stage area that my headstock could fit in. The set was a mix of rocky stuff, a bit of C&W and Stones songs, requested by the organiser. Pizza and drinks were supplied for the band, which was very thoughtful as we had an early setup and little time to eat. Lots of dancing, some tears at the speeches, more dancing and some dodgy (but great) audience singing. We had a 'mare during 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' when, for no obvious reason, the arrangement went jazz on us and I found it hard to get back to some kind of normality. Later, the singer/guitarist jumped off the stage (about 3 feet) and as he landed, the battery pack for his wireless guitar setup fell off the strap and bounced across the floor. He was set to solo and instead I had to fill in the gap with some bass runs while the crowd picked up the pieces and handed them back to him. That seemed to clear the jinx and the rest of the set was fine. The inevitable 'one more song' chant led to an extended encore and a later finish that we were expecting but everyone stayed to the end and I was home by 12.30. Kit last night was my Fender P Bass going through the Behringer TU300 tuner (I can't get on with clip-on tuners) and my Behringer BDI21 which fed the desk from it's DI and my IEM from the jack socket. I was trying to keep things simple as I knew there wouldn't be much space on stage. Footwear was a pair of black no brand boots.

The only ones I’ve done were in Knock Off, at the Butlins Punk Weekenders. 4 bands play on the introducing stage each day (3 days), the audience vote for their fave of the day. Fridays winners then play the main stage next year on Friday etc. But to get through to that point required (requires?) applications as only 12 for a whole weekend. And although they’re introducing stages they are still big, with good backline and good audiences as the main stages only open at night. @SteveXFR, might be worth checking the Minehead one out?

TC BH250 with an Eden EX112: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/147096446295 Cab looks like it needs a vacuum but should be a meaty little rig for not much money.

Steve what basses do you like regardless of cost?

Hi, released my latest album this month. Not very ‘bass led’ but 12 original songs. have a listen and let me know what you think. Enjoy!! https://mikecollinge.bandcamp.com/track/sunday-morning-feeling