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What time would be good to get there?

I have a Stagg EUB as well as the Eminence if you want to compare to the other EUB’s?

I’m interested in coming along - I play an Eminence so would bring that - never sure if it counts as an EUB as it does have a bit of an acoustic body . (I usually describe it as a DB that has been on a diet.

My first visit to a Bass Bash, I was nervous of coming along but enjoyed the afternoon Thanks, Audrey

Thanks to you all, it sounds like is is worth going to a bass bash to hear what they sound like and talk about sounds. Not sure how my current DB teacher (he's an orchestral type) will cope when I show him an EUB!

Re:Tax As a Chartered Accountant preparing accounts and tax returns for lots of small businesses, i have read these posts about tax with interest. It is possible to keep the odd amount from a gig out of the tax net if it could be described as "financing a hobby" but there is a grey area between that and being in business as a musician. I agree that I would recommend keeping a list of receipts, expenses, mileage, telephone costs, etc and showing any profit or loss on a tax return. It sounds like most people manage to show a loss most years - relief for the loss can be claimed on the tax return to ask for a tax refund. I normally suggest that there ought to be a better year once in 5 years and actually pay some tax, since loss relief is only given if there is an intention to make a profit. If there is a business, there is a possible liabilty to the self-employed NI contributions, but you can apply for an exemption if you expect your profit to be below £5075. It is normal to claim an allowance in the profit calculation for using a home as an office for the business - £3 per week is a good starting point. Hope that helps I am a newbie as far as playing an upright bass and don't expect to be able to earn anything so am unlikely to take my own advice!

Even more choices! What if i went into a music workshop in a marque without power - do any of them have a reasonable sound (no doubt a quiet sound) so that i could practice joining in with others?

Having read lots of advice on the forums I still dont know how to choose what to buy! Ive had some lessons on a hired acoustic DB but would like to buy an EUB I found shops where I could try a Stagg and a NS WAV, but is there anywhere to have an Eminence demonstrated in the South or Midlands in England?