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[quote name='timloudon' post='348393' date='Dec 8 2008, 10:21 AM']I don't mind. Sounds good though. How far away would it be from the train station?[/quote] c.8 walk from Hornbeam Park. If carrying gear, I dare say someone will give you a lift, but we can sort that out nearer the time. I hope you make it!

It's gorgeous. Also, '73 was the year I started playing bass. :wub:

As I have the time to do this, and following some encouragement from jake_tenfloors and Yorks5stringer, I am going ahead with sorting out a Yorkshire Bass Bash for February. I have found a good venue in Harrogate. It is a snooker club which has an adjoining events hall. It has a bar, sandwiches, plenty of free parking, no stairs, and we can have it for free on Sundays, noon to 5pm. That's on the understanding that we leave it as we find it and he does some business over the bar (BigBeefChief – that’s your job). The room itself is large and square. It is carpeted except for the wooden dance floor and stage. Gigs are held there. Tables and chairs can be put out whilst rigs can be set up around the edges. So, the only thing to do is to agree a date. Please do the old poll thing above.

The guy wasn't in today, so I'll try tomorrow. We've been a bit snowed up here, so that might be why.

Given your favoured genre of music, I'd say an active would be good. If you can buy used, you'll get a pretty nifty axe for your money.

[quote name='Sarah5string' post='345075' date='Dec 4 2008, 08:55 AM']I'm looking to buy another 5 string. Currently I'm leaning towards the Ibanez BTB 305fm but have yet to go properly guitar shopping and play a few, so just looking for a few recommendations. What I'm after, 5 string Fretted Preferably Active or at least active preamp I pick, never slap or pop. Occasional fingerstyle. I play rock/metal. I like a warm, soft and mellow tone and have a dislike of treble. lol Something that looks cool and original but not OTT I don't like P-basses or Jazz basses. Fanks [/quote] So what's your budget?

[quote name='timloudon' post='344782' date='Dec 3 2008, 09:18 PM']Were you thinking of organising it soon?[/quote] I'll be reporting on venue/dates within a few days. Late Jan/early Feb is what I'm thinking. Gives you a chance to get used to what Santa's brought you

[quote name='timloudon' post='344628' date='Dec 3 2008, 07:29 PM']+1 for Leeds. Although as long as I can get a train to wherever it is, that'll be fine.[/quote] Trains come to Harrogate from Leeds in one direction and York in the other. So, you won't be bringing your 1x18 bin then?

[quote name='jake_tenfloors' post='344528' date='Dec 3 2008, 06:36 PM']Nothing better than a room full of bass nerds [/quote] I went to the venue I'm thinking of for this bash, but the guy I need to speak to wasn't in. I did find myself explaining things to another member of staff, and feeling a bit nerdish. Kind of world on warcraft swaps fair'ish!!!

For (too) many years, I have stuck to roundwounds, and no doubt will continue to carry on using them for my rock & funk playing. However, I'm loving the flats I put on my spare bass recently. Not only the sound, but also the silky smoothness of the feel. Just right for some of the retro blues stuff I'm jamming with some mates right now. I came across in this forum someone liking Nylon Tape Wound Bass Strings. How do these compare in sound and feel to flats, or are they very similar?

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='343377' date='Dec 2 2008, 07:11 PM']I was thinking (have passed this past Dave Ryan's nose as well) of a clinic at Electro Music in Doncaster in the new year. Where we don't just show off our gear & chat, but we get to share experiences & technical knowhow with no pressure from "known" celeb players or anything. How does that sound? Rich.[/quote] I think that's a good idea OutToPlay, and could be done in parrallel with the proposed Harrogate bash, as a different flavour convention. I'm a fan/customer of Dave & Electro, but the shop itself has hardly any room for its own gear, let alone what folk might want to bring, plus it seems to be open on both Saturdays and Sundays. And parking is non-existant!!! I visualise a large room, or set of rooms, where between 10 to 20 BC'ers will come and try out each other's gear. I have a venue in mind which suits this, hasn't got stairs, has good parking and has a bar, with sandwiches available. I am going to speak to the venue concerned, though even after haggling, there may be a hire charge. However, we can probably have a raffle or bucket to cover this. I shall report back!

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[quote name='jake_tenfloors' post='343009' date='Dec 2 2008, 01:45 PM']harrogate sounds good to me! I'll add a poll for preferred day! Jake[/quote] Good idea. Once we are further down the road on this, I'll see if Jim Fleeting wants to show some of his creations ...maybe demonstrated by AARGH! ?

Talk about a timely thread! Having been inspired by the recent North East mini convention (not that I went), I was about to suggest I sorted something out similar for a Harrogate venue. I was thinking of it being a Saturday in late Jan or Feb. The reason for Harrogate is its easy to get to from the A1 for the North East members, and of also most of Leeds, Bradford and York is within 25 miles. There's also several BCers in Harrogate already. I have a venue in mind that can cope with all numbers. So, if folk want me to proceed with this, I will.

[quote name='OldGit' post='341762' date='Dec 1 2008, 11:47 AM']Er .. that will neck dive like bu663ry, limeted bridge adjustment, pound Vs dollar's pretty poor right now .... that enough? [/quote] I agree about the bridge, but I'm happy with a high action, so fine adjustments are not so vital. I'm wanting to put flats on, and play mellow, so the PUPs just need to do a basic job. And as for neck dive ...I used to gig a Gibson T-Bird, so I think I can handle that! My hope is that it is made to a reasonable level of robustness, but my worry is that it will be fragile and the guarantee irrelevant due to the cost of returning it to the states. Keep on putting me off though!

I have a few things ending on eBay today, and I'm tempted to spend the proceeds on this [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=360110478106"]5 string hollow body[/url] It goes against my principles (try before I buy, buying used instead of new, must have block inlays etc.) I just wondered if anyone can put me off due to previous experiences with this product line/vendor. It will cost £153 delivered, excluding customs add-ons.