silverfoxnik

Done... 👍

+1 Thanks @AndyTravis This is what makes this bass-chatting place so special. Will do it now!

Very, very sad to hear this news just now: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg71xrxrn8go One of the best songwriters of all time. RIP. 😞

Wow! That looks amazing @Grainger guitars A truly fitting instrument given the reasons behind why it's being made. I'm sure Nick would have loved it.

Just bought a Tascam recorder from @andysg42, aka Andy, who's absolutely brilliant to deal with. Here's what I mean... I sent Andy a PM yesterday morning and after 2 PMs, everything was agreed and sorted out. Next thing I know is that the Tascam arrived safe and sound here at Silverfoxnik Towers this afternoon. Perfect! So, deal with Andy with complete confidence, Folks. 👍 Thanks again Andy, and here's to the next one. 😊 Cheers, Nik

Love this thread @Bluewine, so thanks for posting it. Reading all the amazing responses it's generated have been literally life-affirming! Being able to play music, create music and make music with (and for) people is a privilege and a gift. It's communal, creative and joyful for me. And the older I get (now 64 years young), the more true this becomes. I think it was @Buddster who talked in their post about there being an extra special joy and purpose that comes from the 'visceral power of the bass', and that's definitely true for me. [As an aside - whilst I can play guitar - probably well enough to get in a gigging covers band - I'd never enjoy it like playing bass.] So, after thinking it through this morning, I'd say that music's in my DNA, but being a bass-playing musician is in my bones. And that's what keeps me in the game....

Thanks Mick... I'm planning to go to this, so hope to see a few other Basschatters there!

My fault....? 🤔 I sense some projection going on here @Beedster Something to discuss with your therapist, wife or priest methinks! 😁

Wow... No. 45 for me. That's a significantly lower number than my actual age! 😭😭

Hi Kathryn, aka @Blondy, Welcome to Basschat! This is Nik - we met and chatted when I came to Nick's studio one Sunday afternoon in April.. After meeting you and Ally that day, I ended up buying the Tokai Hardpuncher bass - the one that Nick got back after it was stolen some years ago. You're absolutely right about The Nick Smith Music Foundation, and how proud he would've been of it! He'd have been grinning from ear to ear... 😁 But then again, you, Ally and everyone else involved in setting it up should be proud too - it's an amazing cause that will definitely help lots of young people all across Peterborough to get involved in learning to play instruments and making music. Just to say that it's great to see you on here carrying on the family tradition, as it were... Oh, and your Mustang Bass looks really cool btw! 😎 Cheers Nik

Another ex-BassWorlder here.. Though I was only on it for a year or so... Before making the jump to Basschat on 17/05/2007. Most expensive thing I've ever done in my life... 😭😁😂 Wouldn't have it any other way though!