Silvia Bluejay Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Relevant Transport linkies in this post: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187878-london-bass-guitar-show-2013-2-and-3032013/page__view__findpost__p__1981948"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187878-london-bass-guitar-show-2013-2-and-3032013/page__view__findpost__p__1981948[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) post 171 is the wrong date. Closest tube station is Kensington Olympia on the district line. Saturday: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/track.aspx?offset=6 Sunday: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/track.aspx?offset=7 Edited February 24, 2013 by OliverBlackman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 [quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1361612633' post='1988180'] This was on Facebook just yesterday, "[color=#333333]Can I just throw this out there.. If you wanna go into the main stage to see the live performances you will need a ticket. NOT the ticket you used to get into the show, a different ticket, but don't worry, they're free. It's just that we can't let everyone in the auditorium so have it ticketed. Get them from the main Bass Guitar magazine stand near the entrance. This also means exhibitors too! Sorry to be a ball-buster but you have no idea how many people we can't let into the performances every year cos of this so at least if you all know and can pass the message on! thanks! See you next weeeekeeend!"[/color] [/quote] Yup, just got confirmation of this from Twitter: [quote][url="https://twitter.com/basschatuk"][b]Basschat.co.uk[/b] [s]@[/s][b]basschatuk[/b] [/url] [url="https://twitter.com/bassguitarshow"][s]@[/s][b]bassguitarshow[/b][/url] [url="https://twitter.com/UKGuitarShows"][s]@[/s][b]UKGuitarShows[/b][/url] [url="https://twitter.com/BassGuitarMag"][s]@[/s][b]BassGuitarMag[/b][/url] Will there be tickets for the live performances, or can we just walk in? [url="https://twitter.com/bassguitarshow"][b]Londonbassguitarshow[/b] [s]@[/s][b]bassguitarshow[/b] [/url] [url="https://twitter.com/basschatuk"][s]@[/s][b]basschatuk[/b][/url] There'll be free tickets for the Mainstage performances, available at the [url="https://twitter.com/BassGuitarMag"][s]@[/s][b]BassGuitarMag[/b][/url] stand at [url="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23LBGS2013&src=hash"][s]#[/s][b]LBGS2013[/b][/url].[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1361701141' post='1989326'] Bear in mind that some tube lines are closed next weekend. I cant rememember which ones, although someone did post a link here somewhere. [/quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Looks like the Picadilly line is clear of closures so the "Hounslow West" option is a good one for people coming from the South West as its a single change at Earls Court.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm getting the train up very early on Saturday, so hoping the closures don't effect the anticlockwise Circle line between Paddington and High Street Kensington![/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Me too, I'm on the 6.18 am from Port Talbot into Paddington :-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 [quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1361729376' post='1989990'] Me too, I'm on the 6.18 am from Port Talbot into Paddington :-0 [/quote] 5.28 from Taunton... aarrgh! Heyho, its a working weekend for me so got to be there well before the off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 The district line to high street ken looks ok :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Remember that it's the District line to Olympia that you need. The entrance to the show is on the Hammersmith Road, anyway. [url="http://www.londonbassguitarshow.com/visit/travel-accomodation-2/"]http://www.londonbassguitarshow.com/visit/travel-accomodation-2/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Oooh, gonna be there on the Sunday with my lovely friend and colleague Faye (not a member on here... yet....) See some of you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogHammer Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Just bought a couple of weekend tickets for myself and my bands guitarist (He is a bassist first, guitarist second ) So will be there for the full duration. Also knowing myself.... I think I will be buying a few goodies..... Also a question for fellow lefties, whats the tryouts like for us? as in do most stands have left handed versions, or is it pretty much few and far between? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 [quote name='DogHammer' timestamp='1361800249' post='1991020'] Also a question for fellow lefties, whats the tryouts like for us? as in do most stands have left handed versions, or is it pretty much few and far between? [/quote] Prepare yourself to try a lot of basses upside down. Last year I saw 4 or 5 lefty models on show, though, which was an improvement on the grand total of one (Höfner Paul McCartney model) I saw in 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogHammer Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1361801024' post='1991042'] Prepare yourself to try a lot of basses upside down. Last year I saw 4 or 5 lefty models on show, though, which was an improvement on the grand total of one (Höfner Paul McCartney model) I saw in 2011. [/quote] Ah that's unfortunate. I don't think you can get a real feel of a bass by playing upside down personally. Well here's me hoping to see a couple more this year. Would be interested in meeting up for a beer or 20 with any basschatters if theres a meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 [quote name='DogHammer' timestamp='1361801412' post='1991050'] Ah that's unfortunate. I don't think you can get a real feel of a bass by playing upside down personally. Well here's me hoping to see a couple more this year. Would be interested in meeting up for a beer or 20 with any basschatters if theres a meet. [/quote] I agree with there being no point in trying out a bass upside down... let's see if manufacturers remember our existence this year. I'm going to publish a BC corner meetup schedule for the weekend some time soon. I'm only waiting to make sure the show's schedule doesn't get amended again at the last moment, as I'm creating our schedule around a couple of masterclasses and performances I don't want to miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogHammer Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1361801775' post='1991056'] I'm going to publish a BC corner meetup schedule for the weekend some time soon. I'm only waiting to make sure the show's schedule doesn't get amended again at the last moment, as I'm creating our schedule around a couple of masterclasses and performances I don't want to miss [/quote] Nice. As long as I get to see Andy Irvine then I'm happy. And hoping that the Warwick stand is extensive. Still haven't tried a Streamer in left handed, wanted to hear and feel the difference to my Corvette, as was in 2 minds when I bought it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) [quote name='DogHammer' timestamp='1361802471' post='1991071'] And hoping that the Warwick stand is extensive. Still haven't tried a Streamer in left handed, wanted to hear and feel the difference to my Corvette, as was in 2 minds when I bought it! [/quote] I don't know how large their stand will be. It's Warwick Distribution, rather than Warwick&Framus, this year, so it might be little in comparison. I remember their stand at the London International Music Show, as I think it was called back in 2010 - it was massive, with lots of basses, guitars, cabs and amps. GAS, GAS, GAS!! But then the company gave London a miss in 2011 and 2012, and may have decided to come back this year in a more modest guise. We'll see. Edited February 25, 2013 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie_k11 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 This weekend can't wait any longer!! I have to go through a week of work before I have the whole weekend off to sp**k all my wages on exciting equipment. Very excited for this years!! I can see myself walking away with something I've had my eye on for a while.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Theres a pub across the road [i]The Hand And Flower[/i], that serves reasonable food and beer. I shall be in there lunchtime before I head off to the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) A few more additions: [b]Saturday[/b] Mr Fretbuzz Hobbayne Swanbrook jcater louisthebass molan (BassGear) bluejay Rumple ezbass Acebassmusic Dood (Hartke) Lozz196 The Greek Walman Jimryan seashell rushbo StephenYork such Clarky72 MoJoke(MarkBass) Dmanlius Jellyfish toomey7 Cloudburst Fat Rich Raggy jonunders and son Barefootbassplayer Rainbass OliverBlackman Cosmo Valdemar BISCUITANDBASS (Hartke demo) nash andyonbass DogHammer and guitarist jamie_k11 [b]Sunday[/b] Swanbrook jcater Molan (BassGear) Acebassmusic Dood (Hartke) irvined such MoJoke (MarkBass) seashell hen barn Cloudburst bluejay OliverBlackman Jellyfish Cosmo Valdemar MarshallBTB mushers and family DogHammer and guitarist jamie_k11 merton and friend Not long now, peeps! Edited February 25, 2013 by seashell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Ticket defo confirmed now. Who's ready to see the baton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Also, what's food and drink like at this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 [quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1361812197' post='1991282'] Also, what's food and drink like at this? [/quote]Expensive I think. Mind you to be fair I have steered away from the cafe/food area each year IIRC I picked up a sandwich & some bottles of water @ Sainsburys on the way up last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1361805420' post='1991130'] A few more additions: [b]Saturday[/b] Walman Not long now, peeps! [/quote] Make that Walman & guitarist son unless he changes his mind again & bales on me. Must sort out the train tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyM Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Right then, have won a Sunday pass courtesy of BassGear, so hooray for them! See you there, taser in hand for if the slapping gets out of order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1361189048' post='1982362'] Thanks for that info - really useful. Looks like I sould be OK on overground from Clapham Junction. Are you going on the Sat or Sun? [/quote] Oops, just noticed this - I have a ticket for Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 [quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1361817151' post='1991411'] Make that Walman & guitarist son unless he changes his mind again & bales on me. Must sort out the train tickets [/quote] Yes, will do. And we will actually speak to each other this year, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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