petecarlton

I haven't bought a huge amount from BD - only one bass (!) and some other bits and pieces - but Mark and co have always been unfailingly helpful and friendly, so very happy to support this thread.

Anywhere else in the world, that would be enough to get you arrested!

Sorry, didn't see this before commenting.

That's good, I sort of remember £135, but either that's changed or I got it wrong (far from impossible!)

Thanks Al, very helpful. (Not that I intend to buy either of these basses - the pup configuration doesn't appeal to me.)

Am I wrong in thinking that buying the HB (only available from Thomann) is going to involve you in extra customs and customs management charges as it costs more than £100? Or has that changed since I last looked (a few weeks ago, tbh)?

@Richard R - Brawley Artemis 4, Brawley Artemis 5, EBS Session60 amp, something to weigh basses with. @Frank Blank - Rob Allen Mouse Fretless, Rob Allen Mouse Fretted, Ibanez SRC6, QSC K12.2, HX Stomp. @Stub Mandrel - Frender Performer, Hohner Jack Custom V, Deathburger (HB kit build), TE 1110 combo? @petecarlton - Mayones Cali4 "Puzzle" Bass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYAvWZGwc4s&t=13s&ab_channel=BassTheWorld.com

Sorry, I meant the question as to whether to invite them.

Actually, I don't think it was my question (whether to invite them, anyway) but I totally agree. It just seemed about right in terms of numbers last time - and there's got to be enough cake to go round 🍰 😀

I was really new to bass at the time and I just remember how friendly and helpful everyone was - it was a real inspiration.

OK, so now the important stuff. What are you going to bring (apart from cake!)?

I can't remember - did you last time?

Anyone have any thoughts about a proper f2f Bash later in the year? (Fully vaxed and all that.)

Fender also now do picks with a rubber grip - I have some and they make a lot of difference for someone like me who's all fingers (and thumbs!).

Isn't that what cheap lighters were invented for?

Lol

Thanks Dom (I nearly wrote BoBo!). Only just seen your post, sorry. I'm going to give it a go, still not sure where to start, but maybe the Lo-Fi is as good as any. Certainly one of those categorised as for Beginners!

Thanks Dom, I'll let you know how I get on!

Did anyone actually answer your question or did they gett too excited about your waveform? 🤣 I ask because I've been looking at the Jed's Peds kit and am very tempted to start my pedal building journey with something like this. Pete

Sub-titles? 😃

Great start though!