witterth Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I happened on "Tricky" at a rehearsal studio on Thursday night and generally shot the breeze with him,WOW! the man knows his Sh*T . its nice to meet people face to face innit? and have that BC connection. rehearsal was delayed while we chatted and he helped me out with an acoustic guitar loan for part the evening which (I'd guess) he probably wouldn't have done if it weren't for this place. what a truly nice gentleman. just saying is all. any other happy encounters? why doesn't my "enter/space bar" work BTW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 the more basschatters I meet the more i realise I'm a really bad bass player... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 [quote name='witterth' timestamp='1389458977' post='2334391']...any other happy encounters?...[/quote] After some fair number of PM exchanges, I finally got to meet Martin (itsat34...) when he went to the immense trouble of delivering 'Giggles' to France. Giggles..? No..? You've not followed that story..? It's an H&H 2 x 15 folded horn bass cab. Why Giggles..? That's the reaction Martin got from folks every time he ask them to help lift it. Heavy..? [i]Giggles[/i]... Somewhat. An excellent encounter, a fine transaction and a great cab which sounds sublime. Yes, I confirm; this place is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 The only one I've met so far is Gust0o. Thoroughly nice chap and built like an outhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 It's always a pleasure and an honour to meet other BC members, I always have a great time at the bass bashes, and meeting BCers at gigs. For all the impressions of Off Topic being a tricky place and not for the faint-hearted, if you meet your 'opponents' in real life you'll find they are all lovely people. Nice thread witterth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Met up with a few of you now due to buying/selling stuff plus the last bassbash, and to a man everyone has been friendly and most agreeable. I love this place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1389462537' post='2334436'] Thoroughly nice chap and built like an outhouse. [/quote] Aw, you say the nicest things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_the_bass Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1389460813' post='2334410'] the more basschatters I meet the more i realise I'm a really bad bass player... [/quote] This +many thousands! In all fairness, I'm not surprised the people from here that I meet are nice. A, They're bass players. I've never met one I didn't like be it from here, or randomly at/after a gig, or in the workplace. B, I'm usually handing over a pile of cash in return for decluttering their home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Yes, all those i have met at Bashes or doing a bass trade have been good girls and guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) Xilddx is someone I always thought I'd bump into in Camden town on his way to a gig! do you know what I mean? I hope that happens one day.( I want to shake that man by the hand having heard him play) we all chat but rarely meet up but when it happens unexpectedly its a great little moment. (those of you who know, for instance, MB1 will know what a great bass moment that is... he REALLY knows his stuff but I consider him a good friend anyway) any one else you think you'd like to meet ? keep it positive please! Ha!! Edited January 11, 2014 by witterth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1389462537' post='2334436'] The only one I've met so far is Gust0o. Thoroughly nice chap and built like an outhouse. [/quote] [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1389463173' post='2334450'] Aw, you say the nicest things! [/quote] I must have heard that one wrong. I was convinced you said he was a Sh*thouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Yes indeed. I've been lucky enough to meet a fair few at various bass bashes - lovely guys and gals, all of them. I've also been to a couple of gigs/jams and seen a few of the lads playing in earnest - gjones, BarneyG and KevB. Each one an inspiration. :-) Not to mention Steve Lawson of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 All the BCers I have met so far have been top boys and girls, and embarassingly better at playing than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaver Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1389462537' post='2334436'] The only one I've met so far is Gust0o. Thoroughly nice chap and built like an outhouse. [/quote] If you think Gus is big, you're in for a shock if you venture out to the SW Bass Bash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I've never met a Bc-er I didn't like. All splendid types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Yes it`s always great to meet up with fellow Basschatters, be it on shady motorway service station GAS deals, gigs, bass bashes, or just socially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Every member I've met has been great - people like LozBass and MB1 I consider to be good mates; we exchange happy new year texts etc. Has to be said - I've not had a bad experience via this site. Good eggs etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I've met about half a dozen now, and each time it was to sell gear, and would wholeheartedly agree with all the above. Its just a shame life is hectic and busy for the most part, and we are all over the place geographically. I would love to meet sooooo many more of 'us' that I have exchanged comms with, and continue to communicate with on a regular basis, but they are far and wide.....shame innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaver Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1389471997' post='2334601'] I've never met a Bc-er I didn't like. All splendid types. [/quote] Indeed. And you should pop over to Salisbury again sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 True dat. I've only met a handful of fellow BCers, but each and every one has been lovely. We are the BALLS ladies and germs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Met quite a few, and they are all gorgeous people. Many are good real life friends now too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I've met quite a few BCers whilst buying/selling gear, and at one bass bash. Ditto to the general sentiments above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) Ive met the `doc` several times and also `Ghost Rider` both top gents! also forgot to mention alyctes (Mike) also a top bloke! Edited January 11, 2014 by DarkHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Yep! Although I haven't managed to get to any bashes yet, I have made several meets at motorway services, stations etc. & quite a few have made the journey down South to mine. Every one has been a pleasure to meet, their partners too. I look forward to meeting many more in the not so distant future. Cheers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Only met a few bc'ers but have always been lovely and it's great to be able to talk about basses every so often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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