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But yes - apologies to everyone who can't make it through lack of notice. It's such an informal thing (no special guests, etc.) there didn't seem to be much point giving loads of notice. It's taken on-board for the next time. As is checking for other bashes.

Can you post pics here? I'd like to see it.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1357825592' post='1929007'] Yes - but I guess it's also because the bash is only three weeks away, and clashes with another one. I imagine it'd have been easier for some of us to attend if we'd had more time to organise our schedules. But hopefully there's always the next one. [/quote] We're impulsive up here, you know?

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1357825241' post='1928999'] I don't have any contact or work with him[/quote] Yip - if you did, you'd know he probably hasn't got a clue what an external drive or USB stick is.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1357825138' post='1928995'] Unfortunately, you'll also be missing us southern bunch on that date, I'm afraid. [/quote] That's a shame.. maybe next time. Getting a date that's going to suit everyone is literally impossible. It's frustrating.

[quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1357824277' post='1928968'] i've replied to the Facebook invite so i'll be there, it's a shame it clashes with Moffat, would changing the date be a huge issue? (although the next week wouldn't be great for me.) i'm happy to throw some coins in the pot for the room hire too. Matt [/quote] Unfortunately yes - the venue is booked, and the notifications have gone out. We honestly never thought to check for a clash with another Northern bass bash. I mean, what's the chances...?

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1357823089' post='1928939'] In this day & age you can't be just a "face-to-face/phone" operator, nice thought, but if you offer an online facility you have to be able to back it up - or - no matter how undeserved they are - suffer the consequences. [/quote] Most of his jobs come in locally, via word-of-mouth. Old school!

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afNKbH8Z7CI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afNKbH8Z7CI[/url]

[quote name='daz' timestamp='1357788851' post='1928489'] Is he actually alright ? I mean I am quite sure he has pals with the interweb, who would gladly let him use it at the drop of a hat. Or an internet café or a wifi point nearby. Being as he's supposedly such a nice chap, and conscientious worker . It does not seem like him to fall behind with orders and not keep in touch with customers. Maybe there is some darker reason that he has fallen behind with orders and kept away from the forum. Neither of which are like his usual self (from what I can tell from this forum anyway. I am not claiming to know the guy) So many people seem to have more than a good word for him. This is obviously from a long earned reputation for doing good work and just being a decent bloke. If he wants to keep it private fair enough.However, I'm starting to get a bit concerned myself and I don't even know the guy. So I am sure there must be people on here who know him in real life, who must be worried. [/quote] He's fine - I was there a few days ago, and he was grafting away. I honestly think part of it is this; he's a face-to-face / telephone guy. Chatting via computer is probably in a distant 3rd place.

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1357815026' post='1928731'] Who is Tim, and why is he a wasted on this thread? [/quote] If you have to ask, it's because you don't know. *taps nose*

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1357813072' post='1928671'] Was it wise to make it the same day as the Moffat bash? I do entertain ideas of attending other bashes and this one is probably the second nearest one to Aberdeen, but it's no much use if they're going to clash. I'm good, but I'm not two places at once good [/quote] Ah, flip... I didn't spot that. Hopefully there won't be much overlap - it's a two-hour drive between us.

Run away.

Hi all Warwickhunt & I thought it was about time, so.... It's at [url="http://www.gingermusiccompany.com/"]The Ginger Music Company[/url], the same location as the last one a couple of years ago. it's not far from the centre of Newcastle (on the Gateshead side) and the south end of the Tyne Tunnel. [url="https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=ginger+music+company&fb=1&hq=ginger+music+company&hnear=0x25a3b1142c791a9:0xc4f8a0433288257a,United+Kingdom&cid=0,0,5594262559019608756&ei=8m_uUNLBGa6o0AW3iIGICw&ved=0CJABEPwSMAA"]Here's a map[/url]. There's a vending machine for tea, coffee and snacks. [url="http://www.facebook.com/events/456671321047598/"]Here's a Facebook event[/url], If you're coming along, please join the event or reply to this thread to give us an idea of numbers. Thanks!

[quote name='alaskaleftybass' timestamp='1357800978' post='1928503'] Please go out and try one for yourself. *snip* I promise you won't be disappointed. [/quote] That's just the problem. Plenty of people HAVE tried them and been disappointed. Welcome aboard, by the way...

Absolutely. That's what I was getting at earlier.. just ring him. He won't bite.

[quote name='RobTheBass' timestamp='1357746235' post='1927722'] This one might be for sale [/quote]

[quote name='RobTheBass' timestamp='1357745770' post='1927704'] Was it a Custom Shop limited edition - do you know any more about it? 2001 seems a bit late...I'm trying to recall the date I got it but this bass 'feels' older if you know what I mean... [/quote] Yep - it's a CS limited edition. I lusted after one for years. Also available in Sunburst apparently, but I've never seen one.

[quote name='RobTheBass' timestamp='1357744818' post='1927670'] that's the one [/quote] 2001 limited edition. Happy to help...

Is it one of these?

[quote name='RobTheBass' timestamp='1357743712' post='1927641'] I've since found out that a number of special edition Tele's were released between 1982 and 1988 that had the 4 digit number stamped on the bridge plate so I'm wondering if it was part of these - although a bass but it has been known as the Tele bass based on the 52 P with the Tele headstock...this dating would suit the bass. [/quote] I can't think of a bass meeting this description that was built between 1982 and 1988. Does yours have a P and a J pickup?

Fender will be able to help. Email the Custom Shop. We want pics!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1357728443' post='1927226'] Excellent idea WoT - and I'll come back here and make a crass and inappropriate remark about that reply. [/quote] Expression of shock / hurt / amusement / sarcasm / agreement* [size=2]*I will delete as appropriate when the context is available[/size]

Jimryan - I'm posting this as a placeholder. When you remember what your post was going to be, and you update your OP, I'll come back and edit this with a proper reply.

Here's a detailed diagram of my setup: fingers > bass > amp > cab