AndyTravis

Oh no. F*cks sake.

many a conversation with the man. Very sad.

love to all close to him x

In fact…the last time I played one of these…this was my face

(thanks @binkybongo)

The only basses I can really stand with maple boards and matching heads.

This is lovely…

I’m not even in a position to buy, but lord I want it.

Lloyd bought a Yamaha from me - absolutely easy transaction; he’s got one of my “shouldn’t have sold that” basses.

but I’m glad it’s gone to a good home!

2 hours ago, Stag said:

https://www.rosetti.co.uk/rickenbacker-4005v-bass-fireglo

 

This price isnt... serious is it??

 

Rosetti are the UK distributor for Ric.

This will be full tilt recommend retail.

But if they’re above £5k I absolutely can’t go for that 🤦🏻‍♂️

4 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Just arrived. It's great to have a Dingwall back in the fold.

Number 25 of 82.

Set up beautifully right out of the box.

Thanks to Bass Direct for a super fast turnaround

 

That’s really something Warren, congratulations x

3 minutes ago, soulstar89 said:

 I couple weeks ago I saw one on the eBay (collection only) for around the same price. Location was Scunthorpe. 
 

Both are very low in price. 
 

I wonder what are the things to look out for to check if it’s a red flag or not. I’m more familiar with MIJ fenders as that was my original bass I wanted. 

if it works…

bridge lift/split - very rare, but i have seen it.

truss Rod works…8mm box wrench (like a Gibson)

the machineheads are usually rattly - that’s a quirk. Just live with it.

Been on a while that…

Looks cool.

but not on the danger list for me.

2 minutes ago, neepheid said:

 

Hot damn!  I had a BB350F, total beater, but still a great bass.  Shame I can't play fretless for toffee!

This would’ve been EMG’d and lake placid blue with a Pearl pickguard 💆🏻‍♂️

29 minutes ago, jonno1981 said:

BB414 was the entry level bb in previous years. They pop up for bargainous prices. This was a Facebook marketplace find and I love it! 

There was one in Liverpool for £100.

now somewhere else in Liverpool for £200.

there was a 90’s bb350 for £60 today…

I messaged the guy the second I saw it…but it was gone, obviously 😫

Bb414 is a kind of bb1600 reissue 

2 hours ago, 40hz said:

I've picked up Guitar Show lurgy.

 

yup. I’ve been walking around feeling like shite with a properly sore throat all day 🫤 - grim.

It was an absolute pleasure Andy. Great fun - having been in similar positions before myself I was totally with you on the ride.

I must admit - had it not gone home with you (it 100% would have…with someone) I was actually thinking how to pay for it myself.

A very cool bass.

So I could’ve stolen this and you wouldn’t have minded? 
 

DAMN!

If they’ve changed the headstock on the godin A4 alike. I’m goosed.

18 minutes ago, Bass Wielder said:

Actual proof that ACG was there😎

Fighting for the bass corner among the skinny stringers bunch!!😼

They were - I first met @skelf in about 2007 at a Manchester Bass Day. I was a much skinnier young oik then.

I spent this morning saying hello/catching up.

The basses on the stand were INSANE. So beautifully made. The necks are honestly some of the best I’ve ever touched - I didn’t play them (dangerous territory I fear) - but a J type 4 in the purple to blue would ABSOLUTELY suit me - and they’re so well priced; I’ve not a clue why I’m not already in the queue. 

Also met his better half who does some stunning finishing work.

Lovely lovely people.

Oh MAHHHN!

Now…one minor error 

I only have Speakon cables.

I have ordered some Speakon to Jack so have to wait.

Im reliably informed by Walshy who says it’s a  LOUD amp.

On 01/03/2024 at 19:58, gorandelac said:

Hey guys do you know how much would be the price of SB55 today, in great condition? Thanks

They fetch decent money.

Send me some pics in a PM?

Andy

4 minutes ago, Richard R said:

Shame I wasn't there -  if only to bring the average down! 

 

Sounds like it was a great show for all, roll on 2025.

I have to start bloody preparing now in anticipation 

And from now on in @PTB will be known as “Disco Inferno”

Paul nearly fell over laughing as I tried to remember how to play it - you were absolutely smashing those basslines!

2 hours ago, knicknack said:

Hey @walshy& @AndyTravis it was utterly lovely to meet you both… and the journey through the P-basses was a fun and enlightening experience! The ‘71 loan has been extended for the moment… 

We had a right old time doing the P-Bass Time Machine 1963-1973.

I must say that hearing everyone from Basschat made me realise that I should stop sniffing Yamaha finishes from different years and start practicing.

Some serious talent on these pages!

2 hours ago, Kyndainverse said:

Well. I lasted 24 hours. 

 You’re still a better man than me.

Honestly, we would’ve sold that bass 3/4 times over if we’d got the damn stingray cloner machine to work in time.

Very very envious - very happy for you Andy, and it’s got a great player as a new owner and a bloody lovely bloke to boot.

Have a great birthday.

I’ve just got home - was wonderful to meet so many Basschat alumni - we had the best time ever (even though i suffered all day due to the Tequila incident at the hotel bar last night).

It was a great show - rumours abound that a shift more towards bass next year.

I’ll be there as a punter or as Paul’s “Debbie”.

@walshy has just stopped at Leeds. Fair play - I don’t envy him.

Now to unload my car.

Thank you to everyone who came to see us.

My favourite was Mark (Mojo) - “HAVE YER GOT ANY ORANGE YAMAHA BEE BEE’s ON THIS STAND” - I howled laughing and crapped me kecks at the same time.

50 minutes ago, neepheid said:

 

Well, that was eerily prescient...

 

Hey, I’m just a man…a man with a particular set of skills…

I’m just working on next weeks lottery numbers.

6 hours ago, Kyndainverse said:

It’s staying in the case until my birthday in a week and a bit. Will post and NBD then  

It never is - if you do manage that, you’re a better man than me.