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[quote name='TKenrick' post='413941' date='Feb 19 2009, 10:11 AM'][attachment=20530:Use_Somebody.pdf] This was requested by one of my students, I thought I'd post it here for general consumption. Corrections, advice and comments are always welcome! Tom[/quote] Thanks for this, I appreciate stuff like this as I am slowly trying to read so 'simpler' stuff is brilliant. Steve

Hi Dash, Welcome to the forum! I am from Birmingham. You could try PMT on the ring road, a guy called Trevor does the bass set up and he would have a quick look for you and give you a price I am sure and he seems to do a pretty good job of setup. Steve

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='406477' date='Feb 11 2009, 03:43 PM']Neil and his toys [/quote] Good Idea!! Hows your tapping piece coming along Steve

Is there anyone on the forum who would be interested in doing a 20-30 demo of some sort if we do organize a bash. Potentially getting a few ideas and things in the pipeline here... Steve

I remember talk of this before and thought it would be good. Would this be more of a Midlands bass bash than a National one though? Talking to Ped there were about 200 at the last national one and that would be more than Nick would probably want or could handle? Also I wonder if the location would make it harder for a national bash as people couldn't easily get there by train? I would suggest that it would be great to do this anyway regardless of if we have a national one or not? Just out of interest does anyone think a National one is worth trying to organise? There seem to be lots of local ones springing up which is great, would people still want a national one as well? Steve [quote name='skywalker' post='399742' date='Feb 4 2009, 10:07 AM']We have been looking at a Bash in May or June at NAS's place in Worcestershire, which might be a long way for some folk (90 miles for me), but we get a stately home and 1300 acres to have our bash in, with no noise worries, as the neighbours are half a mile away. Nick reckons he can accommodate between 50 and 100 people (more if the weather is good). Plus we can raise a little bit of money for Nick's charities at the same time (see the "News of NAS" thread somewhere on here). Those who went last year can testify to how great a venue this is, and I suppose there wouldn't be the time constraints of using a "commercial" venue. If anyone thinks this is a worthwhile idea let's know, and I will liaise with Nick about some organisation. Steve[/quote]

[quote name='Kev' post='399589' date='Feb 3 2009, 11:54 PM']couldnt make northhampton, to out of the way, but if a birmingham (or bristol ) bash arose, i could probably make that [/quote] Thats Settled, Northampton it is then In all seriousness I think Ped is having a look at different venues at the moment and Birmingham as well as Northampton is a possibility. More feedback or preferences on what people think would be great. I have just bought Stuart Claytons excellent slap book and I can't wait to annoy everyone at the next get together. I reckon I may be on chapter 2 by the time it comes around as well!! Steve

Get well soon Nick!

[quote name='51m0n' post='397890' date='Feb 2 2009, 02:26 PM']Hmmm bright green Vester 4 string and as of Saturday's visit to BassDirect the Roscoe Century Standard....[/quote] Congratulations!! Lovely bass :-) Steve

I owned a US Joe Osbourne and it was one of the nicest Jazz basses I have ever owned - Funkmunky has it now so maybe drop him a PM. I have played a few skylines (no Joe Osbornes however) and good as they were I definately felt the US model was worth paying the extra for but others may disagree. Steve

Just received back my old Celinder P bass back from Terry in one of the quickest deals known to man. We discussed it on tuesday, I paid on tuesday night, the money was transferred wednesday and Terry shipped and the bass arrived this morning at 10:00 AM Superbly packaged and great communication throughout the deal. Deal with Terry with confidence!! Steve

Gorgeous. Bet it will sound absolutely MASSIVE!

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='393469' date='Jan 28 2009, 10:06 AM']birdy - you thinking El Royale??[/quote] Not really although that could be an option. I was thinking somewhere in Northampton because thats where its been in the past and changing location could lead to all sorts of endless debates and certain people would not go to the new one as it was further etc. If anyone particularly wanted to come to Birmingham however I know a venue that would be very good potentially as it has two function rooms (one large and one small) a seperate bar where there is a stage area and is also a hotel with overnight accommodation etc. I would personally prefer to keep it in Northampton for reasons above. If this doesnt get off the ground we could easily arrange a midlands one in Sutton :-) Steve

[quote name='urb' post='393241' date='Jan 27 2009, 10:32 PM']Yes it was good, but we need a few little rules about noise levels, or a substatially larger venue, the excesses noise slightly spoiled what was a generally very enjoyable day, but that was mainly due to the cramped layout. I'm sure it's an issue that can be resolved tho. M[/quote] Yea I agree with you on this. I think most people came away partially deafened. Not sure what the answer is but as you say maybe a larger venue. With regards to location my view is that we should keep it as close to where it was previously as possible. It would suit me personally to have it in Birmingham which is about the most central location you can get (cue arguments ) BUT the last 3 or 4 have all been in Northampton and I personally think if we all start debating which part of the country it should be in it will be unlikely to happen. Just my opinion - if it is in Peterboro or wherever I will do my best to get there. Steve

Where did you get it from? A UK dealer or direct from Sadowsky. Probably just needs a decent setup after the journey across the pond? If it has genuine problems eMail Roger and he will sort you out - Sadowsky are famous for their customer service. Steve

[quote name='urb' post='393222' date='Jan 27 2009, 10:03 PM']Er, sorry I slightly missed the point there, yes it's probably due M[/quote] The point is that its probably time to start thinking about the next one and I didn't want to offer to sort things out when the last one worked pretty well but I don't know who did organise it (maybe it was Ped) so thought I would kick off the subject and see who replied - hopefully Ped or whoever will jump in and tell us its all in hand Steve

My sex is on fire.

Anyone made any plans for this? I think the last one was on a sunday in March/April so its getting on for 12 months and I know it was in Northampton. I would be up for attending again and I am sure it takes 2-3 months to organise? Again, I would be willing to pay £10 or so towards costs/entrance if required. Steve

[quote name='OldGit' post='392902' date='Jan 27 2009, 04:46 PM']You are right but everyone calls that a neck date as if the neck was made on that specific date. It's on Craig's list too [url="http://london.craigslist.co.uk/msg/1009411254.html"]http://london.craigslist.co.uk/msg/1009411254.html[/url][/quote] I thought so. Beedster may pass on a fair few of the correct month if he is waiting for the exact day was all I was thinking

[quote name='Beedster' post='392748' date='Jan 27 2009, 02:18 PM']There's another '64 with the same neck date in the USA at present (I'm up on my '64 neck dates as I'm looking for one born the same day as me) Not saying it's a ringer, but it's certainly a coincidence? Chris[/quote] I dont think that the necks have the date on them to the day. I think the number is referring to the type? ie OCT 7 65 is not October 7th - There again I could be talking rubbish :-) Steve

I always feel better after looking at his gear list. I have messaged him a few times on Talkbass and he is very helpful. Steve

[quote name='OldGit' post='392220' date='Jan 26 2009, 10:33 PM']Bass Taster? [url="http://www.basstasters.com/"]http://www.basstasters.com/[/url][/quote] I guess he means Tom Bowlus :-) [url="http://bowlusblog.blogspot.com/"]http://bowlusblog.blogspot.com/[/url]

PM Sent, its the one saturday we are available in May :-) Steve