silverfoxnik

Hi Folks Just wondering how many different Bass Bashes organised by Basschatters are now taking place, or have taken place, up and down the country? The ones I've been to or have been involved in are: South East Bass Bash (4 so far) National Bass Bash (Northampton, 1 so far) South Coast mini-bash (1 so far) I know there's been a London Bash, a West Country Bash..the East Anglia one's coming up etc, etc..but overall - how many are there? if you've been to one or have been involved in running one, please let me know? Thanks Nik

[quote name='Clarky' post='1045191' date='Dec 2 2010, 03:13 PM']I think you should talk to 51m0n on the subject of compressors. He convinced me Here is 51m0n: [attachment=65532:snake2_1388468i.jpg][/quote] And + 1 for talking to 51m0n; the sound I'm now getting from my DBX compressor is just amazing thanks to him helping set it up for me at the SE Bash a week or so ago...!

[quote name='bassmanady' post='1042064' date='Nov 30 2010, 10:35 AM']Very nice trio...the Pino being my favourite...having seen and heard it at the bass bash,i like it alot.. you sure its a definate keeper?[/quote] +1 My thoughts exactly...

[quote name='Stu-khag' post='1046702' date='Dec 3 2010, 07:05 PM']some nice kit[/quote] +1 The first Lakland is very 'stealth' like!

Fabulous!!

Just a quick update to say that I double checked the Register and as Hamster's figures show, 37 of us turned up on the day which was pretty good..Must try to beat that next year!!

I think voxpop had one of these IIRC, so it might be worth sending him a PM?

Very warm sounding amps IMO..Had a Nemesis NA 650 and now have the Metro.. Overall, I'm very happy as the feature set in both cases is excellent and the sound suits me down to the ground. The only things that the Metro doesn't really give is any kind of over-driven valve sound. As with all these things though, best try to hear one with your own bass first if you can..

[quote name='obbm' post='1041723' date='Nov 29 2010, 10:21 PM']Interestingly the latest BGM that came throught the letterbox this morning has a feature and review on compressors. Also I retrieved my dbx163a from the garage. It's only got one knob and a slider so Isuppose that means it will have to go. [/quote] ...what else have you got lurking in that garage Dave...? The Orange head, this DBX etc, etc..Seems to me like it's a bit of an Aladdin's Cave!

[quote name='51m0n' post='1040633' date='Nov 28 2010, 11:53 PM']Fantastic news about the money all going to charity. So when will we do the next one?[/quote] Next September; 3rd or 4th weekend of the month! Just need to set a date for the venue with Hamster...then announce it in Jan 2011 so we can all get it in our diaries nice and early!

[quote name='Sean' post='1038582' date='Nov 27 2010, 09:23 AM']Sorry, chaps. After having been packed and ready last night, something's come up and I'm going to have to bail out last minute today. Have fun and I look forward to the photos. Please could you add my Drums on Demand Vol 1 drum tracks to the raffle. I'll post it to the winner. These are gear real drum loops in 24 bit WAV format. See drumsondemand.com. They come in at around £30.[/quote] Hi Folks Sean - sorry but i didn't see your post until this morning! Please could we offer your donation to Simon1964 if he'd be interested in it as he did have a winning ticket but there wasn't a prize we knew he wanted..? So, I had a gig last night after the Bash and it a real joy as a result of 5im0n sorting out my DBX compressor for me - had an absolutely awesome sound at long last! Thanks mate.. And thanks not only to Si, but also Mr Lager, Urb and Alex for their workshops too. They were all brilliant and this comment below says everything to me about them. [quote name='Paul S' post='1039251' date='Nov 27 2010, 08:20 PM']Huge thanks to the organisers - I believe my steep learning curve just got a little shallower thanks to the workshops. Great stuff - look forward to the next![/quote] Next year, I wonder if we should hold the workshops in a manner where people actually have a bass with them, so they are slightly more interactive? Thanks also to Hamster (Colin) for dealing with all the financials and Mrs Hamster (Sarah) for all their hard work in terms of the venue & refreshments etc! Plus thanks to WalMan, Kraken etc all the others who helped get set-up in the morning.. In terms of the 'beyond the call of duty' awards, I've got to mention Born2Mild (Phil) for travelling all the way from the frozen North to be there and of course, Happy Jack for being there despite his injury/operation & Paul for coming to do the drums for us..! I've got some photos and when I've worked out how to get my Blackberry working with my computer again, I'll upload them. Thanks to all who came and to those who donated to the Raffle, which has helped raise money for good causes - especially ones that mean something to Old Git and his family! As has already been said, RIP Si!

Morning all! Just loading up, meeting WalMan then it's off on our way to the frozen north (north of the South Downs that is!!).. Quick request - due to having a drum kit to bring, please could we borrow a 210 or similar cab for the jam room to go along with my Eden 210?? Oh - and message for Jack; please could you make sure Paul brings some drumsticks!! It's totally fine to turn up and pay on the door btw..Safe journey everyone and see you there! Nik

Here's an update on what we have been donated and by whom, for [b]The Raffle[/b] (apologies if I've missed out anything someone has donated!): 01. USA pair of Fender Jazz 5 string pick ups and a 5 string Jazz scratchplate (silverfoxnik) 02. Reflex red dot Jazz pickups (bassmanady) 03. Boss pocket series FA-1 FET amplifier (bassmanady) 04. Boss BE-5B bass multiple FX pedal (bassmanady) 05. Tech 21 XXL Warp (Born 2B Mild / Bass Gear) 06. 5m Klotz AC110 instrument cable with Silent jacks (obbm) 07. Warwick 'Rockbag' 2u semi-hard rack case (Clarky) 08. Free Bass lesson with Jakesbass (Jakesbass) 09. Boss ODB-3 (Truckstop) 10. Tonetech Luthier Supplies Clear Gloss Pre Cat Nitro lacquer (Silddx) 11. Hardback copy of The Album Cover Album (Silddx) 12. Ashdown Lomenzo Hyperdrive (simon1964) 13. Behringer Bass Chorus pedal (merton) 14. Brandoni bass gig bag (Stingray5) 16. Orange Crush pix 25W combo (Clarky) 17. Danelectro tuner (barneyg42) All profits will be split equally between The Samaritans (samaritans.org) & The Kambia Appeal (kambia.org.uk) in memory of Old Git (Si).

[quote name='Paul S' post='1037951' date='Nov 26 2010, 04:34 PM']That would be me. I think there is a drummer coming, along with Happy Jack who can now make it? Anyway, I'll stick it in the car regardless.[/quote] Cheers Paul, and thanks also Nig!!

Thanks kraken / barney; that's great! Quick point regarding the Raffle, tickets will be £1 for 3... Anyone who isn't going but would leek to buy some tickets could buy them by PayPal..So send me a PM if you're interested!

[quote name='51m0n' post='1037438' date='Nov 26 2010, 09:31 AM']Now that's commitment![/quote] Absolutely!!

[quote name='Clarky' post='1036600' date='Nov 25 2010, 05:01 PM']Bring a load of lysdexia's photo albums and hand them round, you'll be amazed how quickly the 45 minutes will go (and how few questions you get on compression) [/quote]

Good News! ..amazingly, Happy Jack is now able to make the Bash on Saturday and he is bringing his drummer Paul with him (who was there last year). And I have managed to acquire a small drum kit as well, so we are in a 'Go' situation with regards to the Jam Room!! Jack will also help run the Quiet Room, albeit with slightly less mobility than last year! Thanks in advance to Jack and Paul for offering to help, Josh for the loan of teh kit and Walman for helping with bringing it along on the day..