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Hi I will go over the protocol such as it is at the curry on the Saturday night. Banned Matt to many Gibson basses he had to go. Family commitments, he will make a triumphant return next year. At least he had better or words will be had.

Two weekend tickets left. The room lists will be up on the website in the next couple of days. Alan

Will do.

Thanks. That would be a long drive for me to bring two basses.

Is there a restriction on the amount of gear I can bring I seem to remember something about that but now can't find it.

It would be good to see you back at the bash. I will tell Dave next time I talk to him.

Rich. Have a look at this thread on the very subject. [url="http://www.finnbass.com/showthread.php?t=10021"]http://www.finnbass.com/showthread.php?t=10021[/url]

I was thinking more along the lines of Fender and Ashdown which were both at the bass show last year.

I still want one of those 5-string ACG Krells though - Alan, I'll be in touch. Any time you want to talk Krell it is good for me. The organisers don't allocate the spaces. You are basically given first refusal on the stand you had the previous year which took fairly early on and I am sure Martin did the same. With hindsight having five builders all in the same place maybe was not the best way but I did not know GB would be there until I arrived so it is hard to plan out in advance to avoid the collection all in one place. You book your stand and have no control over who will be around you. There was a bit of a volume war in our corner but 90% of the people that tried anything on my stand used the headphones so I don't think we contributed to much in that respect. I still did not find the volume to bad I suspect I am getting immune to it. As far as slap goes if you slap a bass well on a stand people stop and listen if you play groove type stuff as the two players I had on the saturday did you get very little attention. So if you want audience you slap so it is encouraged by the people there so I am not sure why everyone seems to hate it but are happy to form a crowd when it is done. Myself John East and Haydn Williams might be doing a small gallery show later in the year down in London with a view to having a much more controlled environment in which to try out instruments.

Were the exhibitors that were not there up in Birmingham instead.

Every bass I have made has an East pre-amp in it. Either one of the East ones or my own filter pre-amps designed and built by John. Even the passive basses have his work in them,he makes up my passive set up as well. So it is fair to say I am a fan of his work.

My thanks to everyone that dropped by the stand. We had a really good show spoke to loads of people which is the reason for being there. I had no really problem with the volume I have been at shows where it has been far worse. Our next door neighbours where the guys from Rikkers Basses they where excellent company and a real pleasure to be next to. The majority of people that tried basses opted for the headphones so I think myself and John might move to only headphones next year. My thanks to Colin Cunningham from Cocos Bassment and MC Ruiz for playing some demos on the stand very much appreicated and for also being great company. Usual thanks to John East for putting up with me. Also thanks to MSL for the loan of a Mark Bass cab. I know efforts were made to make sure the Birmingham event was not on the same weekend but fell through, hopefully next year they will not fall on the same weekend.

Last bass ready for the London Show. 0158Ü Über ART Krell 5. Second bass to feature the ART finish. This time we have the Black ART. [IMG]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3697/12792373825_b30330ff98_o.jpg[/IMG] Full details at: [URL="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0158u-uber-art-krell-5/"]http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0158u-uber-art-krell-5/[/URL]

Once again we will be at the show on stand D17 this year a small move from last year. ACG will have a wide selection of basses on display to try or buy including two new models, one new range and the introduction of ART tops and finger boards. The show sees the launch of the Krell and Krell A Type Single Cut body shapes. The show will also see the first outing for the Harlot MKII shape in the form of a short scale (32") scale 6 string. The launch of the new Über Graft Series with a special show introductory offer on the two basses at the show and any orders placed at the show. Finally the introduction of ART (Acrylic Resin Treated) tops and finger boards will be on show for the first time ever in the Über Spec Series of basses. The DFM (Dual Filter Modular) preamp will also be available to try out for those not quiet sure what a filter preamp can do for you. Several demos will be held over the weekend. On the Saturday. Michael Curtis Ruiz and Colin Coco Cunningham will be teaming up to provide a work out for the basses. On the Sunday Colin will be flying solo. I can even take credit cards this year, which is a good thing or bad depending on your point of view. John East will also be on the stand to talk about his extensive range of top quality preamps. These now include the next generation of the U-Retro pre-amp. Please feel free to drop by for a chat with either of us over the weekend.

Drop John East a line he may be able to supply a longer flexi.

They are but when talking about filter based pre-amps it generally means the use of lowpass filters rather than the more common cut and boost EQ.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1392666048' post='2371393'] Which is why I want one in my life My pal has a 1970's Alembic series 1 - but for me the Wal pre is so much simpler (and sounds every bit as good). [/quote] You are welcome to drop in any time you are in the area. After the London show there will be instruments to try out.

Didn't think that at all input is always good. It is because of people telling me what they think that has allowed us to refine and hopefully improve the pre-amp. I think with the new version we have pretty much what I think will be the final version,mind you I have said that before.

I have never really used the Alembic pre but we did try to get into the same ballpark with the filters going as high as the Alembic. However I am very familiar with the Wal pre-amp which I think is great. So in re focusing my own agenda it leans more in the direction of the Wal. It will come in 3 variations with the 3K version having pretty much the functionality of the Wal with the added features of the 03. A 4K version of which more details to follow and the 5K which has the active/passive tone control added.

Jazzy you need to try the latest version of the pre-amp the 03 which has been further refined to produce much more control over the all important mids. The push/pull low mid and hid mid controls make a big difference as does the reduced range on the lowpass filters. Having spent years trying to be all things to all men I have had a rethink in order to produce a more focused pre-amp to use with the MC Series of pickups. If you get to London please drop by to hear the new pre-amp. This obviously applies to anyone interested and down at the show.

Also need to add there will be a demo played by Colin Cunningham from Cocosbassment along with his tame drummer. Also the guys from Alpher Instruments will be on hand for all things bass related. Alan

Two pubs of choice this year. With the increased numbers wanting to go we have The Stag and The Balmoral to try out. As to the malts no idea I am afraid.

2 tickets left for the weekend.

[quote name='Badass' timestamp='1391868143' post='2362141'] Only just found this thread, not subscribed. Awesome background info here. Thanks Alan ! [/quote] Pleasure. I hope to have a vid shot at the London show but not sure if I can put it up here since it is not really build related but it will be in the thread in the affiliates section.

[quote name='zapp' timestamp='1391867615' post='2362138'] ....you're just showing off now aren't you? Veritas make some lovely kit as well. [/quote] I feel a collection starting.