scrumpymike

"to me they're nicer as they have perfect balance ([b]i played many when at adrian's house[/b]) ...." I'm jealous - and I bet I'm not the only one!

OK, so I'm pleased to report that Mike Gillett will be 'bashing' with us - I think his electro-acoustic basses look amazing and I can't wait to try one/all of them! [url="http://www.gillettguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.gillettguitars.co.uk/[/url]

[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1488471399' post='3249255'] So 1 or 2 emails have been sent... [/quote]

Hauessel P + JJ with Delano 2-band active electronics including 3-pos mini toggle switch for series/single-coil/parallel selection. It's a chambered body with lightweight tuners and bridge btw. Shipping tomorrow

And the next one please

[quote name='Jimrs2k2' timestamp='1488309725' post='3247813'] Late to the party I should have scrolled down a bit. Jim. [/quote] I've assumed you're coming to the party and added you to the list - let me know if you're bringing stuff and I'll add that too.

[quote name='GrahamT' timestamp='1488306898' post='3247775'] I can offer a cockrel-shaped watering can made from folded and welded metal, finished in a tasteful brown coloured hammerite... Never been used, it was a house warming present..... [/quote] Thanks Graham!

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1488302810' post='3247729'] Crikey, this looks like being bigger than the S.E. Bash.....anyone know any famous Bassists to invite along ( present company excepted!)? [/quote] I'm hoping that one or two might make themselves known on this thread - maybe they already have?! Anyway, I'm bringing an (unworn) Elite Strings T-shirt signed by a famous bass player (Stuart Zender) to go in the raffle. It will only be of interest to other Mikes though as he dedicated it to me - "To Mike - Respect!" IIRC Did I say raffle? Oh yes, there's going to be one - so far with a T-shirt and an unused Barefaced jack/Speakon cable lead. Any other raffle prize donations will be gratefully received on the day.

[quote name='GrahamT' timestamp='1488301413' post='3247705'] Scrumpymike - I have phoned Mike Gillett and he will be coming to the bash with a selection of his beautiful acoustic basses. He asks if you would please call him on 07962 666787 to confirm details etc. Graham [/quote] Thanks Graham, just left a message on his voice mail. Also responded by e-mail to text message from luthier Graham; waiting for his confirmation.

OK, that's 'our Zilla' invited (Zilla Cabs, Bristol)! Just had a phone chat with boss man Paul, who seems like a nice guy and sounds interested - watch this space!

[quote name='danbowskill' timestamp='1488222300' post='3246976'] Excellent :-) primarily Count me in ( need to check the diary ).more than happy to bring my Fender super bassman 300 head and ampeg cab for anyone to try , with a bundle of pedals. [/quote] [quote name='dave2115' timestamp='1488226889' post='3247042'] I will be along to have a good look around at everything Dave.... [/quote] List updated.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1488225967' post='3247033'] Is that the 'Surprise, Surprise' cab? [/quote] That's a lorra-lorra laughs!

Rich, thanks for that wonderful time capsule depicting typical '80s rock-n-roll petulance

[quote name='Chownybass' timestamp='1488203911' post='3246728'] Looks like the South West is a bit of a hotbed of guitar/bass activity. I know Zilla Cabs are also based down here. It's great to see how many of us there are [/quote] Anybody on the forum got experience of Zilla cabs?

[quote name='GrahamT' timestamp='1488203594' post='3246721'] Hi again Scrumpymike, I know a luthier, Graham Bradshaw, who lives and works from his home in Durston, on the Taunton-Glastonbury road. He is very experienced and a lovely guy. If you look at his website he has photos of a pair of Hohner headless basses (4 string lined fretless and 5 string fretted) that he has conjoined into one instrument for a customer - Awesome! He is interested in coming along to meet us at the bash, show some of the work that he is doing atm and talk luthiery. [email protected] Graham [/quote] Thanks Graham, I've just sent him an e-mail - and he's a useful contact to have as the other local I was using (Kim Webber) is sadly no longer with us. Not had any reply from Mike Gillett btw and he's not answering his phone. Wonder if he's taking exhibiting at this year's London show.

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1488137144' post='3246227'] Hi, only just spotted this and right now I can't find my diary! Put me down as a a probable... (Fender Jazz, DA Bass Tele and maybe some other stuff) [/quote] Done. PS Didn't know we had a sex farm just up the road

List updated to add Woodinblack's G&L 2500 (subject to car space ) and funky8884.

A total disgrace! Good luck with the damage-limitation exercise.

OK guys, been busy this morning - and we have commemorative merchandise! Message on back of mug (in more artistic fonts) is: [center][i][b]Bash[/b][/i][/center] [center][b]yer[/b][/center] [center][b]Bass![/b][/center]

[quote name='GrahamT' timestamp='1488027599' post='3245141'] Scrumpymike - Please update my entry on the list - I will be bringing my Ashbory bass and my mint condition Crafter BA580EQ 5 string electric acoustic bass for sale. Also, if anyone has a Fender P or P/J 5 string or a G&L 2500 I would love to try these. Ta, Graham [/quote] Done.

That really looks the part

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1487963863' post='3244695'] Wow this is unmissable. Will a day be enough time? [/quote] Don't think there's much danger of anybody getting bored and leaving early that's for sure

[quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1487887410' post='3243994'] I'll have my camera as I'm probs thinking this could be kinda cool for my YouTube channel so I'm happy to get a few pics of the day and gear [/quote] Good stuff - I'm sure there'll be a few more photographers (me for one) to share the load.