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Stolen bass... Today I was given some old gear from a coworker who sold his house and is abandoning his studio. Among it is a hand built precision from the Netherlands. I had never heard of the builder so I searched google and found the man's Facebook page. I noticed he had 2 mutual friends. Posted him photo's of the bass asking if it is from his hand and it was indeed. I had also posted 3 pics of it on FB, stating I was handed this bass and I did not know the brand. It did not take long for the rightful owner to recognize his custom made bass which had been stolen from his rehearsal room more then 25 years ago! He showed me pics to prove it, and some social media posts from 2017 of him searching for his lost treasure. Today, I found him his bass and soon as I noticed it is his, I rang him up and gave him my address. Tomorrow he will pick it up. That will be quite a moment for sure! Happy days.

Moving production to the UK! Scary stuff. But Very exciting. Meeting with Retrovibe at our premises to plan out new production facilities and workshop.

Started new job at Bass Gear Magazine October — Product Video Reviewer and Columnist 10/26/2021 The Bass Gear Low Down #45 "We are so thrilled to welcome long-time friend Dan Veall to the Bass Gear Magazine team. Dan will be joining us on a regular basis...." - Tom Bowlus https://www.facebook.com/dan.veall/posts/2886319634965407?notif_id=1635330337347733&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif

FINALLY got Thea back. Collected her at 10 this morning. Fast asleep on her bed.

Just completed an overseas sale. Lots of extra issues now post-brexit of course but what I wanted to mention was the inclusion of an Apple AirTag. For £29 we were able to keep an eye on the progress of the bass as it left the Country, got held at customs (very helpful because the courrier tracking suggested it was being delivered at the time), and then tracking in the destination country all the way to it's new home. Clearly a few quid extra cost but for a higher value transaction a lot of added piece of mind!!!

Oh my god oh my god oh my god... Billy Sheehan 'liked' my Facebook comment. You can take me now. Life is complete.

Scientists: We're going to send an unmanned spacecraft on a 7 month 120 million mile journey, where we will land a vehicle in a precise place on another planet to spend 2 years making detailed studies. Public: Wow, that's amazing! I can't even begin to comprehend how you'd do that. Scientists: Also, if you wear a simple piece of cloth ply over your face, like surgeons do every day, you can keep from spreading a nasty virus to other people. Public: Oh f*** off, you know nothing.

20 week scan last Friday - it's a Teeb-boy!

Merry Christmas everyone! I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate all that you do and are in the world of bass. I love this community and am raising a glass to the lot of ya! Have a safe, peaceful and happy break, however and whatever you are celebrating. Big ole love! Dooooooood!

Getting married TODAY 🥰😁

I am very proud to say I am now an endorsee for Aguilar Amplification! A huge thank you specifically to Pete from their UK distribution Barnes & Mullins!

Whilst cleaning my teeth this morning with an electric toothbrush I found I could do a passable facsimilie of 'Livin On A Prayer'. I may have dribbled toothpasty spit down my front but consider it a small price to pay. That is all.

If I ever take my car to mainland Europe again, I am definitely getting one of these.

Ska band's gig next Saturday is at a Conservative Club. Hmm, well a payday's a payday I suppose. Anyway... I've bought a special shirt for the occasion.

Guy Pratt is attending the South East Bass Bash this year! 😊

Unbelievably, another Basschatter has just accused me of plagiarism. His words, not mine.

Been transcribing my average fretless lines, so one day I can publish my meh mwahs.

“Today I choose to live with gratitude for the love that fills my heart, the peace that rests within my spirit, and the voice of hope that says all things are possible.” – Anonymous

I've recently started recording all my own review videos for Bass Gear Magazine based in Ohio. Yes, I still write for Bass Player Magazine as I have been every month for the last (nearly) two and a half years, but I would love for you to follow this magazine and YouTube channel too! https://www.bassgearmag.com https://www.youtube.com/c/BassGearMagazine/videos It does mean that I've not been posting to my own channel, but would really appreciate a follow there too, please!! https://www.youtube.com/c/DanVeallBassist I want to produce the best videos I can, so I'll be keeping an eye on threads like these to improve my content!

... and I have a job. Pending written confirmation, at least.

I HAD A WIN ON THE EURO LOTTERY!!!! 😀😀 £2.80 😐

Yesterday the COV002 trial 'unblinded' me -- i.e. I was told whether I'd been in the vaccine group or the control group. Turns out I had the vaccine. Still no long-term side effects to report. Apart from growing the flippers, and the extra head.

Just scored a Spector Q4 on eBay for £102. Result.

I've done a bit of a rambling post on the cost of making stuff in the UK. If you fancy reading me being tedious... it's here :

Happy Xmas, peoples of Basschat. 🎅🎄🎉

A few Gins later she said “you can buy that Sire [V7] thing you’re looking at” - in the bag before the hangover remorse kicks in. Incoming LPB/maple V7 4 sometime in Oct 😉

I love the thumbnails in the Marketplace post titles ... Gonna make it even more difficult for my wallet to keep hold of it's contents! 😍

It's just been announced that my band Black Atlas will be playing Bloodstock this year on the new blood stage! I can't wait!

The End of Days haz arrived. Teeblet-boy arrived in the World yesterday. Be afraid, be very afraid!

Booked myself in for my first ever bass lessons Despite having played for nearly a decade, being able to read music and stuff, I feel weak and plateau'ed - no idea what to expect from lessons but hopefully some guidance!

Another ripping gig on Saturday night. Oh how I love playing ska and reggae. It's such happy music. 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤

15th SE BASS BASH....JUST 1 WEEK TO GO!!!

Dog walks into a post office, says he wants to send a telegram. "OK" says the clerk, "what's the message?" The dog says, "Woof woof woof, woof woof woof woof woof, woof woof." Clerk says, "OK, but for the same price, you can add one more 'woof'". The dog frowns and replies, "But then it wouldn't make any sense."

My lovely Aunt Florrie passed away earlier this year, she left me and the wife some wedge, the missus bought a new sofa and I bought an EUB with it, I named it Flo (the EUB, not the sofa).

My daughter wants to play! Happy days! Also twice as much gear to buy which I see as an additional plus point. She quickly dropped playing guitar after a couple of tries but has stuck at 4 strings and asks me to use a bass almost every night. She got the bug big time and is soooo excited by anything and everything bass. I'm loving it ❤️

New number plates on the bassmobile

Lucy, in the sky, with diamonds. John Lennon never quite got the hang of Cluedo

If alcohol can damage your short term memory, just think what alcohol can do.

Waiting for the call after an audition (on lead guitar) this afternoon. Did everything I could think of to make it work in my favour - learned more songs than they asked for, spent time on getting the sounds right, got there early, did some BVs. I defo want the gig (1 year dep slot) - just have to be patient now.

My band's new single launches today! Anyone who likes a bit of metal, please jump on the premiere and check it out

According to the BC profanity filter, our next gig (18th March) is at the Fighting pink torpedos in Kingston

Just started a week's holiday in Buxton. Staying in a gorgeous apartment in the town centre. It has a beautiful kitchen, wifi, and a pool table. I don't care if it rains all week. *contented sigh*

Watched a set by Sophie Ellis-Bextor at Bath's Pub in the Park yesterday. At first I thought she might be lip-syncing, but it turns out she's just very good. Her band were on fire too. They did an excellent version of Madonna's 'Like A Prayer' and the bassist (her husband I think? She called him Richard at one point, seems like a coincidence) absolutely nailed Guy Pratt's sublime octaved part on the original.

Fresh set of batteries in the Shuker, because (I can barely believe I'm saying this) I've actually got a full band rehearsal tomorrow

New single - Video inside!! New Single Day! - "Sexy Slug" Fun song and fun video.

No more long scales - last two now sold - quite a catharsis!

A shout out to my grandson Oliver @Dasbassman who has just signed up here and may be one of the youngest at 13. He's becoming a fine player and also plays guitar and keys (& good vocals). I've pretty much given up gigging now so it's over to Ollie to carry the flag. He's currently playing a cheapo P style 30" Ebay bass through a Peavey combo I found cheap. He's saving for a decent 34", maybe a MIM P or similar. He also plays a US Strat (I helped find that😂) through a Marshall valvestate. I'm going to nag him to get posting now!

Pino interview on BBC Radio Wales here just over 1 hour 7 mins in https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001k6dh

There's a first. We walked away from a gig without playing a note as the pub thought we had too many amps (we are a 5 piece) and our amps looked "too loud". We hadn't even plugged in or fully set up. When they asked us to lose a band member or play after 10pm when their restaurant was closed, we packed our gear and left. Lord Raglan in Wokingham, for the record. My advice: never accept a gig there

I've tried not to be interested in playing music, even tried to stop listening to music. I thought, I'm bored of it all. I'm just kidding myself. I can't stop. I was up the other night watching something about REO Speedwagon...I don't even like REO Speedwagon. Family aside Music is my first love.