TheGreek Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) A quick overview of the day but obviously open to revision - we'll try to be flexible on times. Doors open at 11.30 to allow people to unload and get set up. There are about 20-25 parking spaces at the venue and two public car parks within 100 yards. You'll need to unload and move your cars to one of the car parks. Early birds catch the worms. For those who attended last year this will make some sense, for those who didn't (shame on you!!) it won't!! Rigs in the main hall where the stage is - there are only 10 power points in the hall (more on the stage) so please bring an extension lead/circuit breaker if you're bringing a rig. Lozz will be running the P Bass test in this hall from 12.30 (ish) which will provide a break in the inevitable gear/rig testing. We're anticipating the P Bass test to run for about an hour. In the small hall where Bass Gear were last year SiBob will (hopefully - [i]haven't had final confirmation of this at the time of writing[/i]) be running a pedal testing feature where you'll be able to try pedals in combination till about 2pm when Nick (Doctor of the Bass) will be presenting a seminar on "Modes" or possibly on Technique depending on demand. If you have pedals which others may not have tried, please bring these along. Molan and Bass Gear will be in the middle hall where the rigs were pitched last year so bring lots of cash to buy those incredibly tempting mega basses ([i]remember to prepare your lies/excuses for the Mrs well in advance [/i] ). We do have some raffle prizes and some freebies for everybody but any donations would be much welcomed. Tea/ Coffee/ soft drinks will be available along with doughnuts/croissants all day and the restaurants in the town centre (200 yards away) will be open for the duration for those who would like something more substantial. The canteen will be run by my mate Kev and his mum, Pauline, who went to school with Colin Blunstone from The Zombies and can provide some 50 year old gossip. Any profit from our event go to the venue (so please don't complain about the price of Tea/Coffee) and you could potentially book yourself a gig as the venue now runs monthly rock nights. Photos, as usual, will be courtesy of Bluejay but feel free to bring a camera if that's your thing (Fran). The venue is a yellow, mock Tudor building, situated 200 yards from the town centre - landmarks are the 2 tower blocks - aim for the darker of the two and follow the noise. [b]Address/ Postcode[/b] for those using a SatNav: [b]Link Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 8TP[/b] Look forward to seeing you all on the day.. Edited June 23, 2014 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Mick, the name of the company is Bass Gear, not Gig Gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1403552520' post='2483881'] Mick, the name of the company is Bass Gear, not Gig Gear [/quote] Thanks, post amended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 1: TheGreek - Ritter Cora/ ACG SC Harlot and Genz Benz 3.0/Vanderkley MNT112/ Drum machine. 2. Charic- ACG Finn 4 (Drop C), Custom MIM P bass with Shuker neck, Yamaha RBX6JM, Hartke Kilo, Bergantino NV610, TC Electronic Gmajor 2, Tech21 XXL, Behringer Bass Chorus, SourceAudio Multiwave Distortion Pro 3, Aende - Markbass F500, SWR 112 Cabs, MM Stingray, Fender Modern PLayer Jazz with East preamp, some effects......) [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. Sibob - ACG Finn SC 5, Fender '71 Precision, 'The Effects Library'[/font][/color] 5. Lozz196 - cakes, couple of Precisions, , Markbass CMD121P & NY121, Tech21 VT DI 6. gary mac 7. Truckstop 8. seashell - Fender P 9. StephenYork - Alpher Custom Bass, EBS TD650 and either Markbass 152 or TC BC212. 10. Bassface2K10 11. Doctor of the Bass 12. Captain Bass 13. Ratman - Streamliner, Bergantino HD112, a few effects, Squire P. 14. Barkin 15. Hertsbass - Fender P, plus a couple of pedals 16. Bottle - modded Ibanez GSR-180, modded Squier Precision Special (de-fretted), amp and a couple of 12" cabs, some pedals :0 17: charliethornton - Lakland AJ55/ Aguilar Tonehammer 500 and Vanderkley MNT210. 18: Jonnyboy Rotten - Squier P 19: Danj - F-Bass AC5, AC Jazz 4, shuttlemax 12, 2x12 & possibly a GK 112 depending on arsedness 20: theyellowcar - MIM Deluxe Active P 21: Balcro. I'll almost certainly be there, with ye ancient Encore Precision to add to the mix. 22. Stingray5 - MM Stingray5, Tune TWB-6, (maybe also MM Stingray fretless, Fender USA Jazz). Amp: either a Trace Elliot GP12SMX 1x15 combo or Trace Elliot BLX-80 1x10 combo. Boss GT-6B fx unit. 23. Bluejay with obligatory camera, and perhaps my new Warwick Corvette PS 5 24. Happy Jack - a smile, a song, a dodgy back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'm planning on coming btw. Very interested to take a look at your Corvette Bluejay, if you bring it. I'm bringing a Gear4Music P for the P test and I can bring a Wishbass if anyone's interested, or a Streamer PJ; fretted of fretless? Anyone interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Happy to bring the Corvette if you and/or anyone else is interested - it's a lefty, though, remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1403801217' post='2486609'] Happy to bring the Corvette if you and/or anyone else is interested - it's a lefty, though, remember [/quote] Doh! Of course. I'm left handed too, but I don't think I can play left handed, but it'd be a laugh to try. The important thing is getting to get to hear it in the flesh, so I'd still love to see it and meet you, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1403813368' post='2486816'] Doh! Of course. I'm left handed too, but I don't think I can play left handed, but it'd be a laugh to try. The important thing is getting to get to hear it in the flesh, so I'd still love to see it and meet you, of course. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1403814987' post='2486839'] [/quote] With Mrs G with me on the day? I don't think so. I'm a happily married man, don't you know! Ask Mrs G, she'll tell you. (Married to a Warwick Streamer) Edited June 26, 2014 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Sorry...just being juvenile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1403866796' post='2487225'] Sorry...just being juvenile [/quote] Taken that way. No offence taken. I'm sure none was ever intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 [IMG]http://i57.tinypic.com/oie6u.png[/IMG] Some of the pedals coming for the FX table Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Looks like I might have to drop out as I'm on call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1404217450' post='2490375'] Looks like I might have to drop out as I'm on call [/quote] You took one look at those pedals, and you thought: "I'm outta here ..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 You must be kidding, I was looking forward to trying them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Less than a week away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Barrie at Bass Gear tells me they have pulled out. That's a shame. Will there be any other retailer there? I want to buy some strings and I'd buy them on the day if I can support the folk there it would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Barrie has had to pull out because of a last minute gig. Unfortunately we've not been able to get another shop to come in though Nick (Doctor of the Bass) may be bringing some low end basses if anybody is interested. We do have several sets of strings courtesy of D'Addario for the raffle and there is a Music shop in The Galleria (10mins away?) if you're desperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I have created a reference doc with a summary of the day, taken from Mick's posts, and uploaded to my public Dropbox folder. Anyone who's planning to attend, feel free to download, print, share etc [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/90710763/Herts%20Bass%20Bash%202014.pdf"]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/90710763/Herts%20Bass%20Bash%202014.pdf[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Familial duties prevent me attending unfortunately but have a great day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1404300399' post='2491260'] I have created a reference doc with a summary of the day, taken from Mick's posts, and uploaded to my public Dropbox folder. Anyone who's planning to attend, feel free to download, print, share etc [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/90710763/Herts%20Bass%20Bash%202014.pdf"]https://dl.dropboxus...Bash%202014.pdf[/url] [/quote] Hi Bluejay - thanks for the PDF. I have a (very selfish) request. I won't be able to get there until about 1.30/1.45. Is there any chance of having the P-BAss test at 2/2.30pm so I can get there in time?! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I guess you should PM Lozz and Mick, JR, as I'm only the messenger, not the organiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1404304858' post='2491343'] I guess you should PM Lozz and Mick, JR, as I'm only the messenger, not the organiser [/quote] OK Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Dammit! Looks like I'm now working at the weekend, so I've gone from a "definitely be there" to a "might make it if I get done in time" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I've got a load of card and bubble-wrap packing stuff suitable for posting a bass. Does anyone going to this bash want any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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