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    Stage patter

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    On 09/10/2025 at 23:54, Stub Mandrel said:

    Last nightwe got together and spent two hours watching the 49-minute video of the originals band's first gig and critiquing everything from the lighting, what we wore, where we stood  to what we played right and wrong and how we can tighten up dome of the arrangements. 

    This is a great idea, and more bands need to do this.

    2025 SE Bass Basheroonie! Sunday 9/11/25 *CONFIRMED*

    in Events

    Posted

    2 hours ago, neepheid said:

    I mean, there are so many thematic possiblities - the G&L mourning tour of the UK, the anatomically incorrect T-bird shootout (you'll enjoy that one, @NancyJohnson;)), LesMore Pauls (as if we didn't have enough already...), triple pickup madness, the projects I've done this year, cheapo basses with big knobs, I mean the list goes on.

     

    IMO anyone who hasn't yet seen/played that glorious black Epiphone LP of yours really needs to. One of my favourite basses at the SWBB.

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    The Big Fat South-West Bass Bash 2025

    in Events

    Posted · Edited by Rich

    What a completely brilliant day that was. Absolutely the bestest SWBB yet. As always, huge colossal thanks to @scrumpymike, Mrs Scrumpy and the Scrumpettes (oh god, the crumble ❤️) and of course Graham at the door. 

    I don't know about the rest of you, but I am seriously considering a cab full of 8" speakers after the astonishing results of the shootout. Thanks Phil, it was intriguing. 

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    Wal spotting.

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    23 hours ago, Bagman said:

    Hi ,does Wal rhyme with Ball? or is it more like wishing "well" ?

     

    I can't recollect hearing the word 

    Rhymes with "doll".

     

    14 hours ago, ped said:

    Just adding the obligatory comment about being offered one for -£300 in the 80s

    Paid £330 for mine in '86.

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    The Big Fat South-West Bass Bash 2025

    in Events

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    On 28/09/2025 at 21:22, Richard R said:

    At the last Midlands Bash we had a "No amps during lunch or the talks" rule which worked really well. A few folks brought headphone amps, so they got shared around a bit if I remember correctly. 

    Now that's a good idea. I think I'll stick Pandora and cans in my bag.

     

    @scrumpymike, is your paypal ID the same as last year?

     

    I met Becky Baldwin!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    13 hours ago, FretsOnFire said:

    Was she not recently with Mercyful Fate? 

    She was indeed, and she is their current bassist.

     

    I've known Becky for many years, in fact she actually depped for me waaaay back in the dim distant. Since then I've watched her career rocket off through the roof, and it's all down to her hard work and determination. She's a great example to us all, regardless of gender.

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    Is this the end for the boutique bass?

    in General Discussion

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    "Is this the end" is a daft clickbait question. First, what is "this"? Secondly, what is "the end"? Thirdly, if by "boutique" you mean custom built basses, then of course it isn't. As long as there are people wanting instruments built to their own desires and specifications, and as long as there are luthiers willing to build them, then there will be 'boutique' basses. 

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