birdy

Guys, I dont know if you would agree with me but it may be nice to do this twice a year.

Typically the 'national' bass occurs mid March and Mid September and is really good and my way of thinking was that the regional bashes were maybe to give people a chance to get together between these. On reflection not sure how popular December would be but why dont we look to have another one sometime in November which is typically a low gigging boring month.

Thats my thoughts, not expecting you to host it again NAS unless you wanted too!

Steve

Really sorry I missed this. Unfortunately our saturday evening gig required an earlier than expected start so it wouldn't have been feasable but looks like you all had a great time. Stunning pics and a superb venue.

Steve

Hi Garry nice gear. How are you finding the apple for recording and how many tracks can you record simultaneoulsy with that set up? Could you do a live band?

Steve

This is spot on. Also I would suggest something as simple as changing the strings can make a massive difference.

Steve

Thats stunning!

[quote name='lukeward2004' post='13677' date='Jun 7 2007, 04:35 PM']Hartke 410 XL - i think there is one in the for sale section for £200....[/quote]

Yes I think funkmunky has one for sale.

This sounds great! Would like to thank you for your generosity in having us all round!

Steve

[quote name='NAS' post='11395' date='Jun 3 2007, 01:45 PM']Hi to all who are interested in attending the proposed "Midlands Bass Bash" - which started as the "East Midlands Bass Bash" and I rather hijacked by offering a venue in the West Midlands!

The date we all seem agreed on is SATURDAY 16th JUNE which is now just under two weeks away.

Everyone who has expressed an interest seems happy to bring some "splash and dash" food and drink, although of course the house will provide some simple fare.

As to timings, we are very flexible here (we being me and my better half - Mandy - whose family are the historical occupants of this ancient pile) and so are very willing to be guided by attendees requirements. It sounds as though a number of you have quite a way to come and would therefore like the "core event" to start late morning or early lunchtime. Some also seem to have only a brief time to stay and have to dash off to undertake more serious responsibilities.

Given that half the fun is meeting each other I would like to get an agreed "core" start time so we can aim to get as many people together as possible. Any suggestions as to a good way to do this? My best suggestion is to set a start time of the event of say 11:30 a.m. with a 10:30 a.m. load in time for anyone who is bringing the kitchen sink! How does that seem?

People can then stay as long as they feel happy until say about 6:00 p.m. when we'll start winding down. Does this seem sensible?

I hope I've forwarded directions to most people who have expressed an interest. If you haven't had these and are planning to come do let me know.

Can anyone think of any other arrangements that need to be made?

Best to all,
Nick S[/quote]

I was thinking that some of the 80's Aria basses would be a reasonable investment. Anything by the fender custom shop should also bode well for the future in my opinion.

[quote name='Machines' post='5782' date='May 24 2007, 02:43 PM']What are your timings ? [/quote]
Approximately leave my house about 10:30, solihull at 11:00, Nicks house at 11:45. Leave Nicks about 1:45 back home for 3:00 give or take half an hour either way. Can only really make a couple of hours as gigging night before and on the night and family stuff to do as well...

Steve

[quote name='Machines' post='5669' date='May 24 2007, 12:48 PM']Where !? That's a bit far for me i'm afraid. I was only going to come since it was a 20 min drive !

Have fun chaps .[/quote]

I have to go past Solihull if you want a lift there and back...providing you can fit in with my timings.

Steve

Personally I think we should go with the 16th June (sorry Paul). From previous experience ANY date that we pick will have someone who can't make it and at the moment the 16th is good for most.

If we enjoy it there's no reason why we couldn't do again in a few months anyway and theres always the 'national' bash to look forward too.

On the food and drink side of things I think we should all aim to bring our own within reason. As an example I will come for 2-3 hours and will bring some soft drink and if I get hungry will go and get a sandwich from a shop or sort myself out.

Steve

[quote name='NAS' post='5625' date='May 24 2007, 11:31 AM']I can see this is going to be a challenge! It would appear that skywalker and Paul Cooke are mutually exclusive on dates.
Trying to gather information from earlier on the thread we've got:
Gazm - 16 June
presoulnation - no preference?
Bernmeister - no preference
skywalker - 16 June (not 7/14 July)
birdy - 16/23/30 June
Machines - no preference?
Mobius - before 22 June
Sugden - 16 June
Paul Cooke - only 7/14 July
NAS - 9/16/30 June 7/14/28 July 4/25 August.
So, the 16th June would be OK with many except PC - sorry about that.
[b]Shall we go with the 16th June anyway and do the best we can with that?
[/b]This url should take you to a map showing the location.
[url="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=367284&y=273022&z=6&sv=367284,273022&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&ax=367284&ay=273022"]http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=36...4&ay=273022[/url]
Once we have list of possible attendees I'll send out full instructions via PM or email.
Anybody else interested?
Nick S[/quote]

Well theres been the national meets in Northampton which Paul C has organised but the main point of this one was just for midlanders to get together while we wait for the national one which will probably be in September. The last midlands one we had was in Birmingham and I think there were about four of us.

I think you may be better having a tighter time window so as to not inconvenience you too much although in theory if people want to come from outside the Midlands then the more the merrier!

Steve

Hi Nas,

thats a really generous offer and I would be willing to drive over to your place and bring some of my gear with me. My only problem is the potential times. Obviously you don't want people arriving all day etc so what were you thinking of in terms of when people should arrive and leave? From my perspective I would need to leave early afternoon as we have a gig later on.

Thanks for the offer.

PS aren't we missing some people like bassplayer2106 and DemonGene etc?

Steve

Sat 16th June looking favorite at the moment then....Lets pencil it in and see who else replies, there are a few posters from the other site that havent made it here yet I think.

Steve

[quote name='Machines' post='2585' date='May 20 2007, 12:30 AM']I think postponing it is a good idea for a few reasons.

Firstly not everyone has made it over here yet - it almost needs to be republicised.

Secondly I can't make next Saturday .[/quote]


Agreed. Why dont we provisionally look at 16th, 23rd or 30th June and see when most are available. I can make any of those as long as its not too late in the day.

Anyone else got a view on dates?

Steve

Hi Guys, I suggested a Midlands meet as a few of us did it about a year ago.

We got to the point of agreeing a date (next saturday) but were still haggling over a venue as people had differing views of where they wanted to go.

I think with the site changeover it may be wise NOT to meet next saturday as thats pretty close now and not everyone may be here yet.

Its a good idea for us to get together if we can for a few hours.

If anyone does still want to meet next saturday by all means go for it but I haven't booked a venue etc........

Steve

I quite like it the way it is but would also consider an off white guard that a lot of CAR basses have, I think its technically called mint maybe? Its sorta white with a slight green tint, I am sure you have seen one and know what I mean!

[quote name='JPJ' post='36' date='May 16 2007, 11:26 PM']Recently, on my weekly drive to/from the south west, I have been working my way through a box of old cd's that were lying in our loft. This week, it was the turn of the Jam (greatest hits) and it struck me what a great overdrive/distortion tone Bruce foxton had.

I know his weapons of choice was a Rick 4001 through a Marshall amp head, but does anyone know of a reasonably priced pedal that can achieve the same effect?

Sorry if this has already been covered on here but I am just too lazy to search!

My SWR has an inbuilt distortion circuit but that is far fizzier than the Foxton sound.

IN RESPONSE TO THIS THREAD ON BASSTALK, Acidbass suggested the DHA pedal line, but does this give the warm power amp type distortion a la Foxton or more fizz. BTW my SWR (750x) has a valve in the front end which is the source of the overdrive circuit![/quote]

As well as the Rick didn't he use a Fender P quite extensively also? I know he recorded some stuff with one.

I may be being dumb but there isnt a theory/technique forum? Not that I used it often but is it going to be created?

This looks much better than the brown I reckon...well done guys!