Silvia Bluejay Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) Anyone thinking of going? I got my ticket yesterday. I know it's many months away, but they appear to be running a promotion and offering a reduced entry fee until 13th November. Their Twitter feed was as follows yesterday: Early Bird Tickets Available for only £12.50 (£15 in advance after 13th Nov) [url="http://www.amiando.com/londonbassguitarshow2012.html"]http://www.amiando.c...arshow2012.html[/url] It's actually £12.50 plus £1.53 handling fee. I thought I would mention it here in case any of you are sure you will be going (I am!). Edited November 2, 2011 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellie Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'll be going if my band isn't working, I enjoyed the last one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorVic Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Planning to go if I am in town. It will be my first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 If i had a cheap enough way to get to London and back i would. I'll have to see what i can do. Same as TorVic, it will be my first one. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Will be definitely going next year with the missus as we both thoroughly enjoyed this years (& she doesn't even play!). I've had a look at the website, but it looks like they've left all of last years acts on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) I'd probably go if there was a rule that anyone caught making that gawdawful thwakkitta sound is punched in the face & thrown out. Otherwise I won't bother. [size=3]edit: spelt thwakkitta incorrectly - its still probably incorrect but you know what I mean[/size] Edited November 3, 2011 by Jean-Luc Pickguard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Is the special guests line-up exactly the same as last year or have they just not confirmed and updated the website? Hope TM Stevens is there again, his performance on the sunday afternoon last year was awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) The website hasn't been updated. Their Twitter feed promised to release the names of next year's acts, masterclasses etc. as soon as they are confirmed. Jean-Luc, I agree, but really, these events aren't so much about hearing the sound of the instruments or the effects, unfortunately - too many people test-playing them at the same time, and the constant racket just makes it impossible to judge. I go there to see what's new, look at and feel the models I'm interested in, gather info etc., and of course see the acts and attend the masterclasses. The show is just a starting point. PS I'm not connected to the show in any way, just a veteran of the variously named London guitar/music/bass/drums/whatever shows for the last 15 years or so. Edited November 3, 2011 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'm intending to go - had fun last year (earplugs are a must !). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 LOL how true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Beat me to it on the earplugs comment! Last year (i.e this year) was good fun but I naively hadn't realised just how loud a room full of people slapping away would actually be. Having not bought any gear since the last one I guess I'm unlikely for 2012, unless I break my Orange amps mug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) It's a rich person who can afford to buy something at every bass show they attend, whether they need the new gear or not. I enjoy window shopping on music gear too, and it's good to keep abreast of progress in technology even when you're not planning to upgrade immediately. BurritoBass, I *love* and share your "Interests"! Anybody got a time machine, even a one-way-only model? Edited November 3, 2011 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 The only thing I bought was a cheap 12 month subscription to BGM. Buying a bass there would be silly (unless you're really certain or it's a special deal) - you can't hear it properly ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Exactly. There used to be a lot more special show offers in the past, when the then "London Guitar Show" (IIRC) was held every year at Wembley. I guess the recession is biting hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I quite fancy going but it's an expensive day out on the train from Cardiff. Depends if I'm working on the Saturday (which I don't know yet). All the negative comments about the noise last year put me off the idea a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Having earplugs and taking regular breaks (outside or in the canteen) made it much more bearable I think. I just feel sorry for the people who have to stay all day near the Rotosound stand . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Have now got my tickets - looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 When the day gets near we'll see if we can organise a meetup of Basschat forumers there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1320339846' post='1425600'] Exactly. There used to be a lot more special show offers in the past, when the then "London Guitar Show" (IIRC) was held every year at Wembley. I guess the recession is biting hard. [/quote] I bought a guitar stand from there It was a load of rubbish and fell to bits within a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Yup I got an email about the advance tickets today and will go again. Went this year and actually spent a substantial part of the day in the clinic room or theatre, but at least this year I have my ACS plugs to help out - and I went on the Sunday when the had the half hour curfews!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKent Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 There for sure. No question about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 I bought a ticket for the Saturday. It's a pity that we don't know what acts or guests will be there as yet, which makes choosing the day a bit of a random affair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I'll be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Yus I should think I'll be going, enjoyed this years! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I missed this year's but will be there in March on Saturday. It's two weeks before my birthday so I might have some spending monay! Be good to meet up with some other BCers on the day. So, who is secretly going to learn a slap party piece for the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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