Silvia Bluejay

I've transferred all files except the D'Addario talk, which is apparently too big for any free online transfer website. Anyone know of another method I could try? If not, I'll go back to the bad old days of the 20th Century and post a DVD to Ross

It's fine, Ross, thank you so very much. I'll be working on the photos and the blog text in the meantime.

I'm tweeting it as we speak. Good luck.

I couldn't find a weshare that had anythig to do with sending files, but wetransfer was the second or third result when I googled "weshare"

LOL if you play somewhere near our patch when we're not gigging ourselves, I'll be happy to come along!

Sorry, I'm seriously under the weather today, and didn't manage to do much work. I may publish another couple of pics soon, but most of them will be in the blog. I would need a shot or two of the raffle, which we had to miss, when Sibob's dad has them ready. And of course I'll be happy to link to his page from my blog when he publishes the photos he took of you guys with your basses

I've found wetransfer, which I've used in the past. Is that what you meant? If it is, from my previous experience, uploading anything bigger than a few MB only works in the morning, so I'll do it early tomorrow morning if you PM me your email address. Also, which file(s) would you like to have, the MOV or the MP4, or both? Ta

That would be really great! Whichever program is less hassle for you to use, we aren't fussy. I'm not sure about the white balance value, I'd be happy for you to tweak it - if possible - in whichever way you may see fit. I'm off to look up weshare to see what it is... Thanks a million

At the bash last Sunday we used Happy Jack's Zoom device to video Andrew Needham of D'Addario's talk and Q&A session - we now have that entire talk on individual files (the original huge MOV and a smaller MP4 I converted the MOV into) lasting around 33 minutes. We also recorded the entire Fretboard Challenge with the fixed Zoom (resulting in a file lasting approx 13 minutes) and some minutes of each test separately with my camera, which panned, tilted, zoomed in and out, and often showed the audience interacting with Lozz. We would now need the help of someone with equipment and skills to do the following: 1. Raise the volume of the audio in Adrew's talk. Although clear and mostly fine in my headphones, I have been told it is too quiet when watched on other devices. I have a very basic program that offers a sort of gain control, but when I used it while converting to MP4, it had absolutely no effect, so we need someone with much better equipment who knows what to do. 2. (This is probably not possible, but I'll mention it anyway.) Correct the white balance in Andrew's talk - due to the harsh lighting directed to the stage, Andrew's face often appears far too bright. 3. Mix our two kinds of footage of the Fretboard Challenge into a more entertaining video, using the fixed camera output as the base and adding in a few frames from the other camera at the correct points in the recording. I have .MOV and .MP4 files and a good ADSL line, so I can dropbox the files to any good soul who might volunteer their help Thank you on behalf of the whole Herts Bash team! Silvia

Last Saturday at The Ash Tree in Ashford - the gig started in daylight with a near-deserted pub, but by the start of the second set the band had attracted a sizeable dancing crowd! https://www.flickr.com/gp/bluejay_my_photos/2S6X22

We missed you, Nik! When's the next West Sussex and/or South East bassfest?

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1434549000' post='2800666'] Come on. Chop chop! [/quote] You said?

i'm still working on photos and videos, but here is a preview of some of the great people who made the bash happen! Sibob having his photo taken by his dad, under the watchful eye of his mum And Louisa (Mrs Grangur) - I asked her to pose among the test basses! Lots more to follow asap

And obviously a big thank you to Mick, Lozz and Chris who organised the bash, Sibob's dad who took photos of several attendees with their gear, Tim the drummer, Andrew, Nick and Peter for their talks, Mrs Grangur* for helping with the bass test, and all the others who donated their time or possessions for the bash. * I still don't know her first name! Would love to be enlightened

It was great to see so many friendly faces and be able to catch up, and also meet some new BCers! Thank you all for attending - we had at least 25 people at the bash, possibly more. Photos, recordings and blog to follow as soon as possible. We rock! \m/ \m/

What a pity you can't make it, Dave. Hopefully see you at the SE Bash, then! Updated list [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Grangur - [i]Warwick Streamers - with and without frets. Westone Thunder 1a - active P[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Lozz196 - [i]1978 Precision (ash/maple) Aguilar Tonehammer, Barefaced Super 12T[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Sibob [/color][color=#282828]- [/color][i]'71 P-Bass / Fender Japan Medium Scale Jazz / Fodera Matt Garrison Standard / Fender USA-Japanese Precision [/i] [color=#282828]Seashell[/color] [color=#282828]Bassface2k10[/color][color=#282828] - [/color][i]MM Ray with Maple board[/i] [color=#282828]Ratman - Squire PJ, Epiphone Jack Casady, Streamliner 900, Bergantino 1x12, various pedals.[/color] [color=#282828]Bottle - [i]Ibanez 4-string, various f/x pedals, couple of 12" cabs, maybe my 4W Valve Amp if I can finish the head case in time[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Happy Jack - [i]Mike Lull Thunderbird + 1965 Mosrite 'The Ventures'[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Bluejay[/color][color=#282828] - [/color][i]Lefty fretless Warwick Corvette Pro 5[/i] [color=#282828]Jazzneck - [i]pre EB MM Stingray with Rosewood board[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Gary Mac[/color] [color=#282828]Sharkfinger[/color] [color=#282828]such - [/color][i]Marcus jazz with Sadowsky preamp. Maple fretboard [/i] [color=#282828]Bikenbass -[/color][i] Ibanez fretless and Dingwall Combustion[/i] [color=#282828]Barkin [?] -[/color] [color=#282828]Ordep - [/color][i]zon sonus 5, tecamp puma 900+barefaced big baby2.[/i][color=#282828] (and a couple of bassist friends [?])[/color] [color=#282828]timhiggins [?] -[/color] [color=#282828]hertsbass - [/color][i]maple neck Fender P[/i] [color=#282828]Macdaddy - [/color][i]Iceni custom 4 string[/i] [color=#282828]Chimike - [/color][i]Acoustic 220 rig if space allows[/i][color=#282828] [/color] ChunkyMunky - [i]Musicman Bongo 5Hs, GenzBenz Shuttle 3.0-10T (providing it hasn't sold, already)[/i][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Wrongfingers - [/color][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]ahpook [?] -[/color][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Bassman Sam[/color][/font] - [i]one or more of a MIM P, a Bass Collection Nanyo SB310, Zoom B3 and a Line6 LB400 2x10 if needed[/i] el-gnomo - [i]one or more of lefty Iceni 5-string custom, Fender MIJ 62 re-issue jazz, Yamaha BB fretless and amp, GB Streamliner 900, and Tech soundsystems (now TecAmp) cabs[/i] Pineweasel - [i]lefty Fender US Jazz and a Wal fretless - plus Tone Hammer 500 & BF Super Compact[/i] NickD - [i]Lakland Skyline 55 01 (maple board)[/i] pete.young [?] - Stingray5 [?] -

I had an electric upright delivered that way, and even that was a pain. First of all, I hope you live on a wide street, because the big trucks they carry Thomann's large loads in can't negotiate narrow streets and/or bends. I live on a narrow, near-cul-de-sac back street. The driver who delivered my upright parked half a mile away, and had to excuse himself from carrying the instrument at least as far as my front door because he was on his own and couldn't leave the truck unattended. Cue yours truly making use of her gym-toned muscles (heh...) to lift and slowly carry her new NS NXT5 home. The bass was in a tall, narrow cardboard box. Good luck.

He was at Elixir's stand at the LBGS back in March - I assume you missed him? Short solo set, but great stuff This is from my blog:

Pete and Steve - hope to see both of you there! Steve, take care and do the Pilates exercises. Would be great to catch up! Updated list [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Grangur - [i]Warwick Streamers - with and without frets. Westone Thunder 1a - active P[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Lozz196 - [i]1978 Precision (ash/maple) Aguilar Tonehammer, Barefaced Super 12T[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Sibob [/color][color=#282828]- [/color][i]'71 P-Bass / Fender Japan Medium Scale Jazz / Fodera Matt Garrison Standard / Fender USA-Japanese Precision [/i] [color=#282828]Seashell[/color] [color=#282828]Bassface2k10[/color][color=#282828] - [/color][i]MM Ray with Maple board[/i] [color=#282828]Ratman - Squire PJ, Epiphone Jack Casady, Streamliner 900, Bergantino 1x12, various pedals.[/color] [color=#282828]Bottle - [i]Ibanez 4-string, various f/x pedals, couple of 12" cabs, maybe my 4W Valve Amp if I can finish the head case in time[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Happy Jack - [i]Mike Lull Thunderbird + 1965 Mosrite 'The Ventures'[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Bluejay[/color][color=#282828] - [/color][i]Lefty fretless Warwick Corvette Pro 5[/i] [color=#282828]Jazzneck - [i]pre EB MM Stingray with Rosewood board[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Gary Mac[/color] [color=#282828]Sharkfinger[/color] [color=#282828]theyellowcar[/color] [color=#282828]such - [/color][i]Marcus jazz with Sadowsky preamp. Maple fretboard [/i] [color=#282828]Bikenbass -[/color][i] Ibanez fretless and Dingwall Combustion[/i] [color=#282828]Barkin [?][/color] [color=#282828]Ordep - [/color][i]zon sonus 5, tecamp puma 900+barefaced big baby2.[/i][color=#282828] (and a couple of bassist friends [?])[/color] [color=#282828]timhiggins [?][/color] [color=#282828]hertsbass - [/color][i]maple neck Fender P[/i] [color=#282828]Macdaddy - [/color][i]Iceni custom 4 string[/i] [color=#282828]Chimike - [/color][i]Acoustic 220 rig if space allows[/i][color=#282828] [/color] ChunkyMunky - [i]Musicman Bongo 5Hs, GenzBenz Shuttle 3.0-10T (providing it hasn't sold, already)[/i][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Wrongfingers - [/color][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]ahpook [?] -[/color][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Bassman Sam[/color][/font] - [i]one or more of a MIM P, a Bass Collection Nanyo SB310, Zoom B3 and a Line6 LB400 2x10 if needed[/i] el-gnomo - [i]one or more of lefty Iceni 5-string custom, Fender MIJ 62 re-issue jazz, Yamaha BB fretless and amp, GB Streamliner 900, and Tech soundsystems (now TecAmp) cabs[/i] Pineweasel - [i]lefty Fender US Jazz and a Wal fretless - plus Tone Hammer 500 & BF Super Compact[/i] NickD - [i]Lakland Skyline 55 01 (maple board)[/i] pete.young [?] - Stingray5 [?] -

[quote name='anaxcrosswords' timestamp='1433933349' post='2795153'] I’m going to sound like a total nob by asking a question that must have been asked a gazillion times before. As a debutant, what would I be expecting to happen at a bash, apart from me potentially looking very silly? [/quote] Forget about looking silly, and take a look at some of my Bash blog entries. It's great fun and you don't have to show off your bass playing if you don't want to, you can simply listen to others and make it a social event. Check these out: Basschat Midlands Bash 2014: [url="http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-hi"]http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-hi[/url] Herts Bash 2013: [url="http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-6H"]http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-6H[/url] Herts Bash 2014: [url="http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-ik"]http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-ik[/url] West Sussex Mini Bash 2014: [url="http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-mO"]http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-mO[/url] South East Bash 2013: [url="http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-94"]http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-94[/url] South East Bash 2014: [url="http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-oz"]http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-oz[/url]

I've just finalised the schedule and info sheet for the day - download, print and/or share here: [url="https://goo.gl/dlJ9kS"]https://goo.gl/dlJ9kS[/url] See you there!

Good stuff. I've tweeted this

Excellent! [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Grangur - [i]Warwick Streamers - with and without frets. Westone Thunder 1a - active P[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Lozz196 - [i]1978 Precision (ash/maple) Aguilar Tonehammer, Barefaced Super 12T[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Sibob [/color][color=#282828]- [/color][i]'71 P-Bass / Fender Japan Medium Scale Jazz / Fodera Matt Garrison Standard / Fender USA-Japanese Precision [/i] [color=#282828]Seashell[/color] [color=#282828]Bassface2k10[/color][color=#282828] - [/color][i]MM Ray with Maple board[/i] [color=#282828]Ratman(?)[/color] [color=#282828]Bottle - [i]Ibanez 4-string, various f/x pedals, couple of 12" cabs, maybe my 4W Valve Amp if I can finish the head case in time[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Happy Jack - [i]Mike Lull Thunderbird + 1965 Mosrite 'The Ventures'[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Bluejay[/color][color=#282828] - [/color][i]Lefty fretless Warwick Corvette Pro 5[/i] [color=#282828]Jazzneck - [i]pre EB MM Stingray with Rosewood board[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Gary Mac[/color] [color=#282828]Sharkfinger[/color] [color=#282828]theyellowcar[/color] [color=#282828]such - [/color][i]Marcus jazz with Sadowsky preamp. Maple fretboard [/i] [color=#282828]Bikenbass -[/color][i] Ibanez fretless and Dingwall Combustion[/i] [color=#282828]Barkin (?)[/color] [color=#282828]Ordep - [/color][i]zon sonus 5, tecamp puma 900+barefaced big baby2.[/i][color=#282828] (and a couple of bassist friends [?])[/color] [color=#282828]timhiggins (?)[/color] [color=#282828]hertsbass - [/color][i]maple neck Fender P[/i] [color=#282828]Macdaddy - [/color][i]Iceni custom 4 string[/i] [color=#282828]Chimike - [/color][i]Acoustic 220 rig if space allows[/i][color=#282828] [/color] ChunkyMunky - [i]Musicman Bongo 5Hs, GenzBenz Shuttle 3.0-10T (providing it hasn't sold, already)[/i][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Wrongfingers - [/color][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]ahpook (?) -[/color][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Bassman Sam[/color][/font] - [i]one or more of a MIM P, a Bass Collection Nanyo SB310, Zoom B3 and a Line6 LB400 2x10 if needed[/i] el-gnomo - [i]one or more of lefty Iceni 5-string custom, Fender MIJ 62 re-issue jazz, Yamaha BB fretless and amp, GB Streamliner 900, and Tech soundsystems (now TecAmp) cabs[/i] Pineweasel - [i]lefty Fender US Jazz and a Wal fretless - plus Tone Hammer 500 & BF Super Compact[/i] NickD - [i]Lakland Skyline 55 01 (maple board)[/i]

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1433796494' post='2794112'] Bluejay will be pleased.. [/quote] <- note the lefty icon! Updated list! [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Grangur - [i]Warwick Streamers - with and without frets. Westone Thunder 1a - active P[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Lozz196 - [i]1978 Precision (ash/maple) Aguilar Tonehammer, Barefaced Super 12T[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Sibob [/color][color=#282828]- [/color][i]'71 P-Bass / Fender Japan Medium Scale Jazz / Fodera Matt Garrison Standard / Fender USA-Japanese Precision [/i] [color=#282828]Seashell[/color] [color=#282828]Bassface2k10[/color][color=#282828] - [/color][i]MM Ray with Maple board[/i] [color=#282828]Ratman(?)[/color] [color=#282828]Bottle - [i]Ibanez 4-string, various f/x pedals, couple of 12" cabs, maybe my 4W Valve Amp if I can finish the head case in time[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Happy Jack - [i]Mike Lull Thunderbird + 1965 Mosrite 'The Ventures'[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Bluejay[/color][color=#282828] - [/color][i]Lefty fretless Warwick Corvette Pro 5[/i] [color=#282828]Jazzneck - [i]pre EB MM Stingray with Rosewood board[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Gary Mac[/color] [color=#282828]Sharkfinger[/color] [color=#282828]theyellowcar[/color] [color=#282828]such - [/color][i]Marcus jazz with Sadowsky preamp. Maple fretboard [/i] [color=#282828]Bikenbass -[/color][i] Ibanez fretless and Dingwall Combustion[/i] [color=#282828]Barkin (?)[/color] [color=#282828]Ordep - [/color][i]zon sonus 5, tecamp puma 900+barefaced big baby2.[/i][color=#282828] (and a couple of bassist friends [?])[/color] [color=#282828]timhiggins (?)[/color] [color=#282828]hertsbass - [/color][i]maple neck Fender P[/i] [color=#282828]Macdaddy - [/color][i]Iceni custom 4 string[/i] [color=#282828]Chimike - [/color][i]Acoustic 220 rig if space allows[/i][color=#282828] [/color] ChunkyMunky - [i]Musicman Bongo 5Hs, GenzBenz Shuttle 3.0-10T (providing it hasn't sold, already)[/i][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Wrongfingers - [/color][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]ahpook (?) -[/color][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Bassman Sam[/color][/font] - [i]one or more of a MIM P, a Bass Collection Nanyo SB310, Zoom B3 and a Line6 LB400 2x10 if needed[/i] el-gnomo - [i]one or more of lefty Iceni 5-string custom, Fender MIJ 62 re-issue jazz, Yamaha BB fretless and amp, GB Streamliner 900, and Tech soundsystems (now TecAmp) cabs[/i] Pineweasel - [i]lefty Fender US Jazz and a Wal fretless - plus Tone Hammer 500 & BF Super Compact[/i]

Great! Another updated list: [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Grangur - [i]Warwick Streamers - with and without frets. Westone Thunder 1a - active P[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Lozz196 - [i]1978 Precision (ash/maple) Aguilar Tonehammer, Barefaced Super 12T[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Sibob [/color][color=#282828]- [/color][i]'71 P-Bass / Fender Japan Medium Scale Jazz / Fodera Matt Garrison Standard / Fender USA-Japanese Precision [/i] [color=#282828]Seashell[/color] [color=#282828]Bassface2k10[/color][color=#282828] - [/color][i]MM Ray with Maple board[/i] [color=#282828]Ratman(?)[/color] [color=#282828]Bottle - [i]Ibanez 4-string, various f/x pedals, couple of 12" cabs, maybe my 4W Valve Amp if I can finish the head case in time[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Happy Jack - [i]Mike Lull Thunderbird + 1965 Mosrite 'The Ventures'[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Bluejay[/color][color=#282828] - [/color][i]Lefty fretless Warwick Corvette Pro 5[/i] [color=#282828]Jazzneck - [i]pre EB MM Stingray with Rosewood board[/i][/color] [color=#282828]Gary Mac[/color] [color=#282828]Sharkfinger[/color] [color=#282828]theyellowcar[/color] [color=#282828]such - [/color][i]Marcus jazz with Sadowsky preamp. Maple fretboard [/i] [color=#282828]Bikenbass -[/color][i] Ibanez fretless and Dingwall Combustion[/i] [color=#282828]Barkin (?)[/color] [color=#282828]Ordep - [/color][i]zon sonus 5, tecamp puma 900+barefaced big baby2.[/i][color=#282828] (and a couple of bassist friends [?])[/color] [color=#282828]timhiggins (?)[/color] [color=#282828]hertsbass - [/color][i]maple neck Fender P[/i] [color=#282828]Macdaddy - [/color][i]Iceni custom 4 string[/i] [color=#282828]Chimike - [/color][i]Acoustic 220 rig if space allows[/i][color=#282828] [/color] ChunkyMunky - [i]Musicman Bongo 5Hs, GenzBenz Shuttle 3.0-10T (providing it hasn't sold, already)[/i][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Wrongfingers - [/color][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]ahpook (?) -[/color][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#282828]Bassman Sam[/color][/font] - [i]one or more of a MIM P, a Bass Collection Nanyo SB310, Zoom B3 and a Line6 LB400 2x10 if needed[/i] el-gnomo - [i]one or more of lefty Iceni 5-string custom, Fender MIJ 62 re-issue jazz, Yamaha BB fretless and amp, GB Streamliner 900, and Tech soundsystems (now TecAmp) cabs[/i]