Woodinblack Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I would have tried the double bass but scared by the amount of damage it seemed to cause to others! It was nice to try so much stuff, and the amps. I managed to work out that the musicman wasn't for me, the Ibanez ergodyme of Jims definitely was, and my life would have been a lot better if I hadn't tried the '69 Jazz bass as if I hadn't, I wouldn't really want one! And I bought a new stand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Yes, it was great to try all the diffrent kit. I've just had a handful of haddock slapped round my chops by checking the prices of s/h double basses! £12000 !!!! Sobered me up quick sharp. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 [quote name='jimrs2k' timestamp='1393261975' post='2377933'] Norm, i really wanted a go on the upright, but i was too shy. Lol. Love the idea but a little short on the skills me thinks, but it sounded lush through my kit and am also very tempted to dip my toe into the upright world ? Need more disposable income,. Lol. [/quote] Aw mate, you should have had a go - no need to be shy about it. Im playing in the Forresters Arms in East Coker (about 6 miles from the bass bash venue) this coming Saturday, so if you want a go on the big bass, you're more than welcome to come along on Saturday night and have a wee play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 [quote name='Norm' timestamp='1393263830' post='2377968'] Yes, it was great to try all the diffrent kit. I've just had a handful of haddock slapped round my chops by checking the prices of s/h double basses! £12000 !!!! Sobered me up quick sharp. ;-) [/quote] Bollocks to that! Have a look Thwaite's of Watford website - they have a 'basses under £1500' section with a bunch of Hungarian basses and an East German Musima bass like mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 So glad you brought yer big beasty to the bash Rev, I did last year and its great way for folk to have a go, and feel what its like to hold that big girl next to you.....ooooer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'd be very interested in the masterclass on setting up a bass, that would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 [quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1393266352' post='2378017'] Bollocks to that! Have a look Thwaite's of Watford website - they have a 'basses under £1500' section with a bunch of Hungarian basses and an East German Musima bass like mine. [/quote] Yep, that comment was partly for comedic effect with tongue firmly in cheek! The first 2 ads I looked at were 12 grand & 10 grand though ;-) Didn't mention the others for £500, ha ha! Cheers, Norm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimrs2k Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) Mornats,ive allways setup my own basses and it would seem i have done a fair job,but i would be up to learning from a true professional. Learn every day i say Edited February 24, 2014 by jimrs2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Any advance on 2 then for the Set Up class? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Norm' timestamp='1393280133' post='2378313'] Yep, that comment was partly for comedic effect with tongue firmly in cheek! The first 2 ads I looked at were 12 grand & 10 grand though ;-) Didn't mention the others for £500, ha ha! Cheers, Norm [/quote] You could do worse than start inhabiting this Lounge and topics, I don't think you need to wear sandals or grow a beard....(sorry, lazy stereophonics I know) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/230165-thomann-dbs-any-good-as-a-first-bass/page__pid__2372825#entry2372825"]http://basschat.co.u...25#entry2372825[/url] Edited February 24, 2014 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamT Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Yes, I would like to go too. It would also give me an opportunity to rubberneck his workshop. I really fancy having a go at building my own bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 [quote name='jimrs2k' timestamp='1393261975' post='2377933'] Norm, i really wanted a go on the upright, but i was too shy. Lol. Love the idea but a little short on the skills me thinks, but it sounded lush through my kit and am also very tempted to dip my toe into the upright world ? Need more disposable income,. Lol. [/quote] Jim, you should of had a go. I was really surprised by how different it was, & yes, it made me feel totally incompetent but that has intrigued me, made me want to find out more. Managing to almost get a proper few notes out of it, with the assistance of TheRev & James was great. Might have to take the plunge & do some proper learning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1393262964' post='2377950'] I would have tried the double bass but scared by the amount of damage it seemed to cause to others! It was nice to try so much stuff, and the amps. I managed to work out that the musicman wasn't for me, the Ibanez ergodyme of Jims definitely was, and my life would have been a lot better if I hadn't tried the '69 Jazz bass as if I hadn't, I wouldn't really want one! And I bought a new stand! [/quote] Should've had a go on the big bass, just for the experience! & like you, I wish I hadn't tried Thor's jazz 'cos now I really want a vintage fender! How much will I get for a kidney? Probably not enough to buy a 60's. Both kidneys?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1393283133' post='2378375'] Any advance on 2 then for the Set Up class? [/quote] Go on then, I'm in for the set up class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 3 and counting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamT Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Keith - have you added me to your list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi Keith, I'd be interested in the set-up class as well please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Set Up Class Names: (now we are 5) Mornats jimrs2k Norm GrahamT Thor Before I get back to Ben Crowe, are you looking at a weekend or week day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Either is ok with me, I'll go with the flow. Just need a bit of notice to organise meself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I would certainly be interested in the setup class if it was not at normal working times. Were tehre some details about it at all like locations and costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Nothing so far other than some expressions of interest. I'm quite happy to ring him after the Guitar Show he mentioned ( do those things still exist?) and check out some options and get an idea of costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 A weekend works best for me. Thanks for looking into this for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamT Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I can do either weekday or weekend, with notice. An idea of cost would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimrs2k Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Can only do weekends im afraid, work commitments .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1393283133' post='2378375'] Any advance on 2 then for the Set Up class? [/quote] Sorry for being late in with my thanks, but been a busy start to the week, then up to the LBGS this weekend, so lots to do! So... Thank you for your hard work in putting the afternoon together, and thanks to all others for letting me play with their stuff! It was great to meet you all. Regarding Crimson/Ben, the afternoon has definitely re-seeded the idea of doing a self build, but overseen by someone who knows what they're doing rather than letting me hack away with abandon! However, having just ordered a new Behringer X32 I am now officially skint for the next couple of months, so it'll need to wait until after the summer now, but I will definitely be discussing again with Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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