Happy Jack Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Actually quite surprised at how many regulars have met only a few other Basschatters face to face. You're missing out, guys. I must have met at least 50 other regulars here, plenty of them on many occasions, and it has always, without exception, been a complete pleasure. If you have access to some sort of rehearsal space, you could do a lot worse than to PM half a dozen who are local to you and invite them round for a mini-BassBash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) [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 EDIT: but everyone I have met has been a lovely chap or chapess, we're all a bloody lovely bunch aren't we Edited January 12, 2014 by Merton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1389525347' post='2334983'] Actually quite surprised at how many regulars have met only a few other Basschatters face to face. [/quote] Not that surprising when you consider the distribution of open prisons and day release permits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Over the years i've met loads of basschat members All have been cracking chaps! I hope to meet many more in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I've only met 3 i think, and never deliberately, though all were lovely chaps. I do need to one day head to bashes or other local BC'ers gigs (Which i've probably already done and not known about). Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I am really not a people person in general but I have met 2 basschatters from here now and I enjoyed it I now regard those people as personal friends and think very highly of them as they have made me realise the real world may not be such a bad place lol but I would like to meet a few more basschatters I have had some great PM convos with a few of the guys on here and have always wondered how we would click in the real world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 There hasn't been a bass bash in the East Midlands since I've been a member :-( I have, however met a number of local Basschatters at gigs, and they've been really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I've met a few BC'ers, and they've all been great chaps. Thoroughly nice community to be part of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I play guitar in a band which has had two basschatters on bass. When I joined, it was LawrenceH, and when he moved down south he was replaced by McNach. That's not a huge sample of the forum, but both are nice dudes and good bassists. I'm pretty sure basschatters have a higher throughput of basses and gear than other bassists though, as most of the non forum using bassists I know are one-bass guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I'm glad to say that I've met many BCers through doing deals, at Bashes and at the LBGS. Great opportunity to talk to people with similar interests and who aren't bored about talking instruments and technique... Looking forward to meeting more at the LBGS in March... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1389555512' post='2335510'] I am really not a people person in general but I have met 2 basschatters from here now and I enjoyed it I now regard those people as personal friends and think very highly of them as they have made me realise the real world may not be such a bad place lol [/quote] This is sooo great to read! People on the Gentle Giant e-mail list On-Reflection say the same stuff, and unsurprisingly, BC and On-Reflection have a lot in common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Meet BC members for real? They are actual [i]people[/i]? Good God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Yep, never met a Basschatter I didn't like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1389555750' post='2335518'] There hasn't been a bass bash in the East Midlands since I've been a member :-( [/quote] [Blindingly Obvious] So organise one. [/Blindingly Obvious] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Haha, you mean there isn't some overlord BC committee that authorises and oversees these things?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I was making noises about having one in Northampton ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187294-midlands-bass-bash-2013/"]http://basschat.co.u...bass-bash-2013/[/url]) but I didn't get around to doing anything about it. Re-reading my thread the consensus is build it and they will come (maybe ) PM me if you want to collaborate this year on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 [quote name='Si600' timestamp='1389602321' post='2335877'] I was making noises about having one in Northampton ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187294-midlands-bass-bash-2013/"]http://basschat.co.u...bass-bash-2013/[/url]) but I didn't get around to doing anything about it. Re-reading my thread the consensus is build it and they will come (maybe ) PM me if you want to collaborate this year on one. [/quote] I'd definitely pop along if it was in Northampton, could bring a few vintage Fenders and amps too if there was any interest. (I didnt see the original thread). Not sure if I'd have time to help set it up, I barely have time to sh*t these days, but would be happy to give my opinion and feedback on likely venues etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 [quote name='Si600' timestamp='1389602321' post='2335877'] I was making noises about having one in Northampton ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187294-midlands-bass-bash-2013/"]http://basschat.co.u...bass-bash-2013/[/url]) but I didn't get around to doing anything about it. Re-reading my thread the consensus is build it and they will come (maybe ) PM me if you want to collaborate this year on one. [/quote] Leicester looks like a good central location. Is that too far for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I'm actually between the two, so either. Let's not derail this topic about how nice BCers are though and take it to events or PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 OK, I'll get this thread back on track. All the ones I've met were knobs ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1389601049' post='2335863'] Haha, you mean there isn't some overlord BC committee that authorises and oversees these things?? [/quote] Yes there is. You give me a tenner, then you can please yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1389609407' post='2335971'] Yes there is. You give me a tenner, then you can please yourself [/quote] :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1389602916' post='2335886'] I'd definitely pop along if it was in Northampton, could bring a few vintage Fenders and amps too if there was any interest. (I didnt see the original thread). Not sure if I'd have time to help set it up, I barely have time to sh*t these days, but would be happy to give my opinion and feedback on likely venues etc? [/quote] Wish it was further north - there's been two in Nottingham All the Bc Folk I have met have been very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) The thing that always surprises me about the whole meeting up thing is how so many of us pay a visit to see Howard (Bass Doc) yet I've never bumped into another basschatter whilst there! I thought it would be like a hub for meeting other basschatters. Agree with all the comments about how lovely other basschatters are when I've met them. All genuinely lovely guys and girls :-) Edited January 13, 2014 by skej21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 As everyone else is saying BC members are all wonderful people to meet in real life. I think I have met most of the Nottingham members either at the local bashes or at gigs and a surprising number of others who have been good enough to come and support the Terrortones when we've been out and about. Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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