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  1. Silvia Bluejay

    New blog entry in the NAMM series - general views: https://wp.me/p2ZbyY-Ae

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    2. Passinwind

      Passinwind

      Very cool to experience the show through a first timer's eyes and ears. It would have been nice to put a face to your blog, but as usual I was pretty much just completely overwhelmed, between various demands for my time and the need to just chill out from time to time. I did manage to connect with Sibob for a couple of minutes though, at least.

      Looking forward to part 3.

    3. Silvia Bluejay

      Silvia Bluejay

      Yeah it was a very intense experience! I met a few Basschatters but I knew there would be more in the crowd. I didn't spot Sibob, though. What booth were you working at, @Passinwind?

    4. Passinwind

      Passinwind

      Silvia, I has a few things on exhibit at Marco Bass Guitars, Hall E, booth 4211. We were next to Marleaux, Fibenare, and Ken Smith, and right across the aisle from AC Guitars and the rest of the boutique builder's collective. We had a crazy busy booth for all of the three + days I was there, and as I was leaving on Sunday morning one of our endorsers was playing on the big outdoor Plaza Stage, rocking a bass with one of my new prototype preamps in it. For me it seems to get more intense every year, and I think a lot of that is related to more and more people knowing me by face.

  2. Silvia Bluejay
    Clicking on my name > Profile takes me to a blank page. A few minutes ago I got this error message too:
  3. Silvia Bluejay
    Sorry no idea. Righty equivalents seem to be around for $1700, though.
  4. Silvia Bluejay
    Yes and no, as I think is clear from my post. At first play it doesn't seem to be particularly suitable to my petite frame, hence my trouble getting to grips with it. I want to have another, more thorough look at the bass itself, spending more time with it in a less busy and noisy environment, at the first opportunity.
  5. Silvia Bluejay
    Not sure what you're talking about - their website looks fine to me. It's http://baby-bass.com/ though, with a hyphen. The contact page is here: http://baby-bass.com/contact/
  6. Silvia Bluejay
    Forgot to post on this thread the link to my blog entry about the lefty Dingwall! It's here: https://goo.gl/YaqoHB
  7. Silvia Bluejay

    First blog entry about NAMM 2018 - checking out the new lefty Dingwall: https://goo.gl/YaqoHB 

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    2. Silvia Bluejay

      Silvia Bluejay

      Thanks Mick! I think we'll hold on with the birthday present for the moment, because my main problem with any bass that's not a Corvette or a Bass Collection is the size. That Dingwall is slightly bigger than Jack's 5-string Mike Lull (35" scale) and I find that uncomfortable to play too. Maybe when I grow up... ;) :D

    3. MikanHannille

      MikanHannille

      This is what I just needed being a chap of a small stature. I think I'll struggle the same way as you do. But I'm still willing to give it a try.

    4. Silvia Bluejay

      Silvia Bluejay

      Absolutely - do try it. You may surprise yourself! :)

  8. Silvia Bluejay
    Oh, forgot to say, welcome to the forum, Tom!
  9. Silvia Bluejay
    Happy Jack and I visited Bass Direct a couple of years ago and loved it. I agree with Finndave about the lack of Fenders - personally, I didn't miss them. Fenders are so bloody ubiquitous everywhere else, that having a place where they're not abundantly represented is worth a visit for that reason alone.
  10. Silvia Bluejay
    I've moved this ad to the correct forum, Paul. Good luck.
  11. Silvia Bluejay
    OK I'll lock this thread then, guys. Thanks.
  12. Silvia Bluejay
    He was absolutely charming to us in that context, and that's what we are reporting about. We did not raise the topic of Basschat "bullying" or his company's copyright-defending tactics, and wouldn't have wanted to.
  13. Silvia Bluejay
    We asked John if it was OK to publish this, and he said yes. He simply doesn't want full reviews being published in magazines etc. for a week or two, so we'll leave it at this for now. Jack was genuinely impressed with the bass - he wasn't trying to be nice to John...
  14. Silvia Bluejay
    Very nice stuff at that stand! They are also showcasing the new electric upright, vaguely inspired by the NS Design upright models. Andertons have been touring the entire show as a team of three, interviewing, filming and amiably chatting to exhibitors. Great guys.
  15. Silvia Bluejay

    At NAMM. Small British contingent in attendance, lots of photos already taken, and the show hasn't even opened yet!

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    2. Bigwan

      Bigwan

      @ead according to FB and Instagram Alan's instruments have arrived safe and sound

    3. LeftyJ

      LeftyJ

      Be sure to check out the Dingwall booth (#3044), and give the new lefty NG-2 a try! :)

    4. Silvia Bluejay

      Silvia Bluejay

      @LeftyJ I did try the bass, but I'm afraid I soon realised that it's not a good choice for me. My tiny right hand felt really uncomfortable on the lowest frets - which are the ones I prefer to use, especially on a 5er. The 37 inch scale on the low B was not a problem, and it sounded majestic, but the fanned frets on the other strings were just too much hard work. The string spacing on that particular bass was wider than I'm used to, and the position of the pickup, slanted and much closer to the bridge than to the neck, felt weird when I placed my left thumb on it. I'll write a slightly more detailed review in my forthcoming blog, and will keep an eye on any other lefty models Sheldon may start producing, but for the moment I'll go back to my Warwicks. Pity :(

  16. Silvia Bluejay
    He's still welcome to join us at the next one!
  17. Silvia Bluejay
    May I remind posters that sale/trade offers are only allowed by PM.
  18. Silvia Bluejay
    Fender flats are the horridest flats I've ever tried. Got them off my Corvette after two days. Stiffer than a doornail. TIs and Chromes are my favourite, much more compliant; I'd like to try the new low tension Labellas if I manage to find a set.
  19. Silvia Bluejay
    Go to your Profile > Account Settings > Signature, enable View Signatures, add your details in the field below it, Save. Job done.
  20. Silvia Bluejay
    And I'd avoid the rude ones, as well, if possible.
  21. Silvia Bluejay
    Please, not an effing cat! It'd look so naff...
  22. Silvia Bluejay
    Now it's not giving me an error message any more, but it goes directly to the page for writing a sticky, as opposed to the page showing My Received Notes like the desktop. Not a problem for me, but what if someone wants to read their own received stickies?
  23. Silvia Bluejay
    Although short scale instruments appear less often, have a look at the second hand, lefty section of the Marketplace Lefties for Sale or have a chat with Affiliate @Chownybass who specialises in short scale. There was one of his basses for sale in the lefty section above, but it's gone.
  24. Silvia Bluejay
    If the developer isn't helpful, I think you can safely remove the feature for non-admins. After all, normal private messages will do the same job.
  25. Silvia Bluejay
    Forgot to add, if the screen's layout looks a bit odd in the photos, it's not BC's fault - I'm using the left-handed option for the phone OS.
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