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Yes - I suppose it is... Damn you, bass bashes!

Hi all I had a shot of one of these at the NE bash yesterday (aka 'GAS generation event') and was quite taken with it. I try not to rely too much on how stuff sounds in isolation - at the gig is all that matters. So... Given I like punch, and smooth rounds mids, would I love it? Hate it? Ta for your time...

The days of buying basses from the US to save a few quid are pretty much over...

Yeah - thanks to everyone who came along! Here's a few pics...

A friend of mine, and a bloody good player, Rod Clements, was in the studio yesterday with his....

He's from my neck of the woods, isn't he?

This is real. But don't watch it. It's terrible. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVZ5cKHHuhw

Howard the Bass Doc (a BC user) makes 'em too (for a lot less than £48, FWIW).

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1359816961' post='1960705'] I am fat, is there anywhere about that sells drinks/food. [/quote] Nice to know I'm not alone. Unfortunately, I don't think so. If there is something, I think it's a car-ride away.

[quote name='John Schoen' timestamp='1359818640' post='1960735'] overwhelming majority of the posts there seem to be made by parrots posting second hand "knowledge" as facts. [/quote] It happens here, too.

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1359808529' post='1960555'] Out of those 20k how many are active though? [/quote] Not a big proportion, but nearly 800 have been online in the last 15 minutes. So the amount of active users isn't small.

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1359802926' post='1960434'] I rather enjoyed it when this place felt like more of a community. [/quote] BC has what, 20,000 members? Out of those, you cant expect everyone to play the game. Given that, I think BC has a pretty good community feel all things considered.

Bump for tomorrow! If you're coming along, being a mains extension if you can. We've got the room from 10:30.

People can sell (try to) stuff for whatever price they like. If they sell something on for more than they paid a few days ago, then... it's a bit cheeky, but c'est a vie.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1359673299' post='1958787'] I think one of the main factors rounds became more popular is that they're @ 1/2 the price of flatwounds. If they were both about the same, then I think you'd see a lot more flatwound players (when was the last time you tried a bass in a shop that came with flats?). [/quote] Lakland flats. Twenty quid. As good as you'll get....

[quote name='Salt on your Bass?' timestamp='1359644132' post='1958142'] Is it so bad having to speak to people? [/quote] No - it's great. But when all you need is a 'yes' or 'no' from six or seven people, and you have a life to get on with, a group text message wins every time.

IME some people are just not good at it, and it drives me mental. They're never in a hurry to respond to texts (if at all) because they're completely unaware of what's involved in trying to organise a band's schedule. It's quite selfish.

[url="http://youtu.be/r3FLN0iQ9SQ?t=1m15s"]http://youtu.be/r3FLN0iQ9SQ?t=1m15s[/url]

For me, it's always been Mark Knopfler. So.... roll on February 18th.

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1359563943' post='1956735'] Easy answer - the Bass Doc. [/quote] ..is the right answer! Great plates, lovely tort material, very very reasonably priced. If you want to get in touch with him, PM me 'cos his internets is broken at the moment.

[quote name='WhoNeedsYou' timestamp='1359581496' post='1957119'] I'm a first time NE bass basher & a bit nervous.......I did say i would bring my gear along to this, however I'm panicking as It's a bit sh*t compared to everyone elses, what to do?! Bring it for a laugh? [/quote] Don't be daft - bring it along!