flippyfloop Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Gonna try and make it for Sunday. Really want to try out Eve & ACG basses & check out some Tecamp gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 The place is heaving!! Who said that the show was going to be poorly attended? How wrong can you be?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrne182 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 looking forward to coming up tomorrow early afternoon, might even nip along to denmark street if there is time in the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Only popped in for an hour, wasn't bad at all. Much better than last year. Some lovely looking eve basses n the bass gear stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edpirie Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Sadly I was in and out in a rather expensive half hour. Probably my fault for not reading up enough on what it was going to be like, but I came to check out some basses and what with the racket from the amp stands, it was impossible to get any idea of what they sounded like even through close-back headphones.[/color][/size][/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Yup - slap cacophony keeps me away too Ed, which you will probably find surprising given how I used to play back in the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Just back from the show and my feet are killing me - seems like I spent most of the day queueing - huge queues to get tickets for Mark King (who was excellent despite the terrible innuendos) - then further queues to actually get in to see him, queued to get a signature - couldn't be ar5ed in the end though I know that several BCers could and did. Further queues to get tickets for Doug Wimbish and Jah Wobble - I gave up in the end!! Good to see some old faces - many thanks to Molan and the Bass Gear guys for acting as the unofficial meeting place and helping us out. Looking forward to seeing Sylvia's photo blog. I do have a criticism about the cost of refreshments once in - £9.10 for 3x coffees and a bottle of pop - I can't see how the organisers can justify this especially as they must have sold hundreds ( I know, I queued for 15 mins!!). Hope everybody else had a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTB Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I enjoyed a pleasant stroll around and bought a nice handmade strap. I didn't see any other BCers i knew - perhaps you were all in the live sessions? Highlights for me were the performances on the Elixir stand - hats off to them for consistent good stuff each year - esp. Yolanda Charles, Dean Marks & Mike Mondesir. For me, there were less gear highlights than before but I enjoyed looking at the Sadowsky's and meeting the man himself who was cool. The stand with double basses (Thomas Martin I think) was cool too with live bass building to watch. It seemed well attended to me but I prefered the mix of guests and gear last year, particularly Paul Turner & Lee Sklar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Had a great time but totally failed to say hello to any BCers except Eude, ead, MoJoKe and Skelf, sorry everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Anybody else try this?? http://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/KTPOverviewPage.html Very impressive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1425756264' post='2710466'] Had a great time but totally failed to say hello to any BCers except Eude, ead, MoJoKe and Skelf, sorry everyone! [/quote] What is it with bass players being so shy? I only spoke to people I already knew. Despite wandering about flaunting me lanyard (oo er) no one came up and said hi. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) I managed to see Stu Hamm, Billy Sheehan, Jah Wobble, Divinity Roxx. An hour from each of them works out at about £6 each. Gotta be worth it! Some very interesting and inspirational players. :-) Edited March 7, 2015 by seashell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1425758413' post='2710509'] What is it with bass players being so shy? I only spoke to people I already knew. Despite wandering about flaunting me lanyard (oo er) no one came up and said hi. :-( [/quote] Sorry I wasn't being shy, I was just being sh*t and plain forgot to take my lanyard or look out for anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo2 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Remember all the complaining about slapping at the show? I walk in and 7 seconds in, first thing I hear is slapping. Actually laughed out loud to myself, like an insane person. Funny how with all the moaning on this thread I expected it to be dull, half- empty and miserable, exhibitors disappointed and tumble-weed bouncing off turned off amps. It was heaving with people, stupidly loud, with a LOT of happy bass faces. I arrived at 11:30ish and stayed until the very end. I tried out some basses that will give me wet dreams for months to come. I tried out some basses I expected to be amazing and they left me indifferent or even disappointed after all the hype I read about them online. Bottom line is - if you play bass and can make it to the show, DO IT. Stop complaining about noise or slapping and try to get out of the day as much as possible. I did and strongly encourage anyone who has doubts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1425760708' post='2710535'] Sorry I wasn't being shy, I was just being sh*t and plain forgot to take my lanyard or look out for anyone [/quote] Ah well, maybe next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I wasn't planning on being there this year, but a friend sorted a guest space for me. The main problem this year for me ws the sheer volume. It was offensive in the extreme. There was supposed to be a 50 minute noisy period, and 45 minute quiet spell. No one except those using headphone rigs took any notice whatsoever. I did get to spend some time with some interesting gear though- mainly pedals ( and through headphones!) The new boss bass driver has some potential, and I don't feel the vids from namm do it justice. The hookers green bass machine sounded great too! I shall be returning to the shop to try these two and some others too, in a more 'friendly' environment. I got to meet stu Hamm and Doug wimbish too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Excellent time today. Thanks to everyone that dropped by. Found the volume at my end of the hall to be pretty good I think the volume was higher at the other end according to people I spoke to. Place was really busy despite the negative comments which was very encouraging for tomorrow and future shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rungles Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Fantastic day - much better than the first two (skipped last year due to 2 being a carbon-copy of 1). It was still a little samey but there was some cracking gear on display. How I didn't come home with an Eve bass is beyond me. Also met BC'er Big Rob in the queue for MK's signing on the Status stand which was really fortuitous. Thoroughly nice chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 [quote name='skelf' timestamp='1425766220' post='2710581'] Excellent time today. Thanks to everyone that dropped by. Found the volume at my end of the hall to be pretty good I think the volume was higher at the other end according to people I spoke to. Place was really busy despite the negative comments which was very encouraging for tomorrow and future shows. [/quote] Good stuff - I always think that the exhibitors are in a win or lose situation depending upon their placement. Sounds like you bagged a good spot if the volume was low! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I have just got home. It was a good day. I watched some of Doug Wimbish. I wasn`t that impressed really. He seemed to be playing his bass like a guitar. Jah Wobble was good. I watched about 20 minures of Divinity Roxx. I didn`t think i would like her stuff, but she knows how to play bass. Probably the highlight, as i never expected her to be so good. Quite disappointing in the fact that there were 3 left handers that i saw.A rather nice fretless 5 string Rikkers, a Sandberg, and a hofner. I had to walk away from the Hofner. It was a good deal, but still couldn`t stretch to £1500. After having a good chat with Mark Gooday, i will definately be getting an Ashdown CTM-15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 I enjoyed it - annoyingly I had to leabe by 2:30 as had to get back for a gig this eve, but for the time I was there, yeah, was good. Tried out some nice gear, bought a couple of tee- shirts, and saw a few people I`ve not seen for a while, so all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1425760708' post='2710535'] I wasn't being shy, I was just being sh*t... [/quote] What a great idea for a programme - Shy or Sh[size=3]l[/size]t? Hosted by Bruce Forsythe and Christina Aguilera. TV gold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) I am now in the position of having a spare ticket for today. I should arrive around 10:00. First PM can have this without charge. Don't panic if I am slow responding. I have a long journey with poor signal. Edited March 8, 2015 by Bobthedog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1425761461' post='2710541'] Ah well, maybe next year? [/quote] Or at a mini SE bass bash which I'm considering running later this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1425779006' post='2710665'] What a great idea for a programme - Shy or Sh[size=3]l[/size]t? Hosted by Bruce Forsythe and Christina Aguilera. TV gold! [/quote] I wouldn't go on it though, too shy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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