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[quote name='Moody' post='167680' date='Apr 1 2008, 01:57 PM']It is indeed, it'll be May 3rd then as the college is shut (if we use NCN at all) on a Sunday. I've enclosed a couple of pictures I took last night, I'm informed that the room will be tidy, a class had literally just walked out when I got there. There is an echo in the room, put plenty of power etc. I also popped into the Grovesnor (which is open btw and very nice!!) and took one of their function room. Grovesnor said they'd let us have the room all day for £50, they cannot do Sat 3rd May but we could do Sunday 4th. NCN would be £40, Mrs M is going to work on the times if need be. Or there was the other suggestion from Budget with regards to the pub in Hucknall. So: Grovesnor - has stairs but the room is good NCN - all on one floor but has the "echo"[/quote] I will go with whatever you decide. I think as you are taking the time and trouble to sort this out you should get to choose where it is personally. Steve

With regards to regrets and what might have beens I always find a speech that Steve Jobs (Apple Computers) gave as highly inspirational and how all that we do can be right for us. Anyone who is interested can read it here [url="http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html"]http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005...obs-061505.html[/url] and hopefully it may be of some interest or comfort. Steve

My Laney K50B Bass Combo. First amp I ever had in 1979 and kept it since which is suprising for me. It just sits in the garage doing nothing....I must try it out again soon actually!! Steve

Nottingham isn't too far from me and I am free that date so hopefully may be able to get there so add me as well. Steve

[quote name='mcgraham' post='166501' date='Mar 30 2008, 07:55 PM']What basses did you guys favour? Mark[/quote] Top bass for me was CK's Celinder Jazz. Super playable with immense tone. I was also impressed with the Markbass F1 Head and all the Bergy gear that Mark from Bassdirect bought along. Urb's Boss looper was very interesting as well. I had never really 'got' what they did before but Mike was kind enough to show me what it was capable of in the right hands!! Also, I 'played' the double bass that Roger (apologies if I have your name wrong, so many faces) bought along and enjoyed that. PS a big thanks to Woodenshirt also for the sarnies!! Steve

I have just got back as well. Great afternoon and a big thanks to the organisers. Just when I thought I was gas free.......

Love the colour of that bluish Warwick, very nice! Steve

Looks like all our posts are crossing

1. Silverfoxnik 2. WalMan 3. Merton 4. Johngh 5. OBBM 6. G-77 7. Rich (hopefully) 8. Alex 9. Birdy

Sounds like a great experience. I reckon its when things like this happen that you can really progress and learn from it. Good on you for having a go! Steve

Thanks Guys, I gigged with it tonight and it sounded great. Someone in the crowd came up at the end and comment on the bass tone which is quite unusual! Trouble is I now want a Celinder Jazz........ Steve

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='165376' date='Mar 28 2008, 04:20 PM']Thought you was gonna be exclusively 5 strings. You should have kept the Jazz.[/quote] My plans change a lot! Although the Jazz was lovely I really thought it would be best to let it go to someone who would use it more regularly as its a lot of money to have tied up in one bass really. I was looking at possibly getting a 5 string Sadowsky from the Gallery when down there to soften the blow but once I played the Celinder that was that! The latest plan is to sell my 5 string Sadowsky metro and just keep a Nordy VJ5 but we will see what materialises. Steve

[quote name='ped' post='165358' date='Mar 28 2008, 04:00 PM']Is this the one from The Gallery? Very tasty.[/quote] Yes thats the one! Very impressed so far so hopefully its a keeper but you know GAS!! Steve

Picked this up yesterday and can't put it down!! [attachment=6995:28032008318.jpg] Steve

Nice Collection there! I am not usually a fan of singlecuts but your Sei looks stunning!! Steve

[quote name='geoffbassist' post='163944' date='Mar 26 2008, 05:47 PM']any comments? [/quote] I sold Geoff an old P bass a while ago and almost sold him an old jazz :-) Top guy and great player, deal with him in confidence! Steve

Looking like I can make this now (fingers crossed as every time I have planned before apart from one it hasn't happened) If I can come I will bring my Nordy VJ5 and Sadowsky 5 if anyone is interested. Probably wont bring any amps or cabs but may bring my Summit Preamp as it would be something less for Poptart to have to take along and its an awesome bit of kit!! Looking at this thread aren't we going to have absolutely loads of amps and cabs present?!? Probably not a bad thing but I wonder if all this gear will fit in the room Steve