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AndyTravis

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  1. He does pal, he knows we’re all waiting. @LukeFRC @bassfan @hiram.k.hackenbacker we’ll get together in the summer.
  2. I just need to say a massive thank you to all involved. Ive been speaking with Lee daily for about 10 years (maybe more?) but when my In-Laws bought a static caravan in Morcambe, we got really close as I was up there 5/6 times a year. I facilitated his 50th birthday present and I went to his party at his house. I often recommend Lee to @walshyfor bass demos - he’s a phenomenal player, even on his “bad” days he leaves me in the dust. He’s a humble soul - but he makes me piss my sides like no other. I dont think he’ll ever understand how important he is to me. love you @lee650
  3. https://gofund.me/d05da7af just in case anyone missed the link x
  4. Had a great chat with our man last night. i must say the urge to get in the car was huge x
  5. Just a quick bump for this. it will continue to run until 01/07/25. hope this is ok? X
  6. Ah well. It’s been on the cards for a good while. I haven’t been in the trade for a massive 11 years. But there was always a rumble towards the 2010’s - us or them, etc. I’ve said all of this before - but unless you have a USP, it’s a race to the bottom. Crap margins, massive overheads and having to pay people who knew what they were on about a decent living wage… Fender and Gibson are retailing from their own sites. Pointless really - the days of drooling over Les Paul’s or Precision basses on a Saturday Morning…on the whole…seem to be pretty numbered. We live in a world where the next generation of guitar and bass buyers are buying online and deciding online. Best wishes to all affected. It’s shite when these things happen. I do think Andertons seem to have the podcast come shop approach pretty much nailed on. I notice BD are doing the same type of thing. Normans and Chicago Music Exchange have been doing it well for years in the US. I tried to get my lot (Dawsons) into social media early doors - but in typical fashion, they got someone totally disconnected from the punters to do it…so it flopped… After I left, there were various ham fisted attempts - too little too late
  7. Yeah - heard the same. Reps who were instructed to fetch gear out were told to bugger off by administration team…
  8. Aww Lee. Love you mate. if anyone buys a bass off Lee (think he has a couple up for sale) I’ll post a brand new set of EB slinkies to the buyer.
  9. You’re ace mate - we’ll catch up soon x
  10. I won’t share the details (as it’s not my place to). But as my desperate sale thread a while ago lead to a (frankly overwhelming) response…There will be an update on that soon hopefully as legal teams are progressing for Iris. I’d hope we could help a good friend of Basschat @lee650 He’s gone from messaging me “that’s it Trav, I’ve got everything I need bass wise” to having to sell some/most of his collection. I’m hoping we can raise enough so he can at least keep one of the 3 basses he’s has for sale. If you know Lee, you know he’s a gorgeous human being; he’d give you his last quid for the bus home and walk himself…he’s got a heart of gold. He’s helped me through so many dark times, he’s taught me so much - a phenomenal musician. as per @Clarky’s lead for me - I want us to give it a go for Lee. https://gofund.me/d05da7af
  11. Maaaahn…😘 if anyone buys a bass off Lee (think he has a couple up for sale) I’ll post a brand new set of EB slinkies to the buyer.
  12. Will add more as I go…
  13. In progress…
  14. Whenever you need me mate x
  15. I’ve had one. And I shouldn’t be looking… I only have trade fodder gah.
  16. If that was the ruse to move you on, that’s heinous
  17. A proper mate sticks with you - “nah, I think he’s onto something” not “I think you’re on a different page to him” bullet dodged as far as I’m concerned. The guitarist/songwriter guy was an odd personality…it wouldn’t have lasted.
  18. I had a really odd experience recently. To me it was a side project and I was invited along. Things were going well, I was encouraged to play more, be louder “the bass needs to drive this song” etc. We got to the point of booking a studio and recording, we decided to maximise value for money by tracking guides at the guitarists place. All good. Then it’s decided a song should be slowed right down and it loses (to me) it’s dynamic and ultimately is quite boring to play, and listen to. I make my feelings known. I’ve been around a bit and had varying levels of success…but I know from a listeners point of view what works and what doesn’t. I had no hand in writing the songs, just the bass parts so wasn’t overly attached to them. Anyhow - the drummer who’d invited me and the singer/guitarist/songwriter obviously had a chat and decided my opinion wasn’t needed. a very first for me - I got sacked… At the time I was very angry. I didn’t actually ever feel comfortable with the singer guy…really not my kind of guy. So overall I’m not arsed. The songs were a bit meh but I enjoyed the parts I did… I can incorporate some ideas into new stuff. but the drummer I really liked - I’ve been in 2 bands with him before. but how he handled his business now means I’ll most likely never speak to him again - a shame, but I haven’t got time for people who act like he did. Life is too short. And I haven’t a band I’m happier in now we’re actually doing something - I admit I had my head turned in a lull. Anyhow - I can do whatever I want in this band so, that suits me. Being given absolute freedom means I’m much happier playing root notes on the whole 😆
  19. Will try and get back in for June. Some ace stuff here - just ran out of time…
  20. We’re in our 6th year nearly… It will be ace though. My back is counting on it.
  21. Yeah - it’s so long…it’s going to be its own thread. the incompetence is off the scale. OFF the scale.
  22. No. I’m on a pure ban now. Just awaiting the legal team at the bank signing some documents and the builders move in…
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