Billy Apple Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 [quote name='tallmanmax' timestamp='1457902312' post='3002907'] ended up leaving the show this evening with a beautiful S2. [/quote] WOW! Cool! Pics please? I spent some time hanging around the Status stand and was drooling over the B2's n' 3's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I wanted to try out some different strings. Got a bit carried away and am now suffering a rail replacement bus service home with seven packs in my bag... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 And the Jaco bluray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1457902884' post='3002915'] WOW! Cool! Pics please? I spent some time hanging around the Status stand and was drooling over the B2's n' 3's [/quote] Yes...and what a bad influence you were!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 My moment of the weekend was a realisation during Michael Manring's performance. There's no way I can understand how he does what he does (or keeps track of those tunings...) so I sat back and just basked in the exquisite music he was producing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1457903400' post='3002931'] Yes...and what a bad influence you were!! [/quote] I'm not so sure.. Did you buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I only ended up buying a PJB Bighead. Havent tried it out yet. I really liked the Manne basses, but an extra £500 for a left handed bass has slightly put me off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 The only drawback was that the there were obviously loads of you there who didn't have lanyards on. So I couldn't say hello to you shy little flowers. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 It was my third year and I thought it was the best yet. BGM did a superb job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
such Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 it was my fourth time in a row. Had brief chats with some of you - Bluejay, NickD, SiBob, noticed Seashell, Lozz, Greek, BillyApple in the crowds but couldn't really talk anymore as throat infection mixed with trying to shout over the noise left me voiceless by 3pm on Sat. I loved Chowny basses, Peavey MiniMax amp, Dingwall D-bird, that Marleaux fretless, that Mayones fretless and much more! Fun as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1457904484' post='3002944'] I'm not so sure.. Did you buy it? [/quote] As you know I was tempted to buy the bolt on King Bass....which is exactly why I didn't want to go near the stand. Mark King signed the bottle though...I'll post photos tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chownybass Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Whew! Finally got back to Bristol last night at 22:30 after another very long day at the London Bass Guitar Show. It was great to see some bass chatters (both the lanyard wearing ones, and those that were incognito). It was amazing the positive feedback we received from pretty much everybody. Even those that thought it wasn't "their thing" still had nice things to say. For those that came and tried one of our basses - Thanks. Hope you enjoyed the show. Biggest thanks however goes to Basschatter "Romeo2" who volunteered to help me and covered the stand when I couldn't. Thanks a million dude! Edited March 14, 2016 by Chownybass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='Chownybass' timestamp='1457943684' post='3003109'] It was great to see some bass chatters (both the lanyard wearing ones, and those that were incognito). It was amazing the positive feedback we received from pretty much everybody. Even those that thought it wasn't "their thing" still had nice things to say. [/quote] I was one of the "incognito" ones even though I didn't say I was from basschat. I was really impressed with them as was my mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='Chownybass' timestamp='1457943684' post='3003109'] Whew! Finally got back to Bristol last night at 22:30 after another very long day at the London Bass Guitar Show. It was great to see some bass chatters (both the lanyard wearing ones, and those that were incognito). It was amazing the positive feedback we received from pretty much everybody. Even those that thought it wasn't "their thing" still had nice things to say. For those that came and tried one of our basses - Thanks. Hope you enjoyed the show. Biggest thanks however goes to Basschatter "Romeo2" who volunteered to help me and covered the stand when I couldn't. Thanks a million dude! [/quote] I was actually really surprised by the quality of your basses! Great "ploink" sound, just as I like it in a hollowbody bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Has anyone any Pics of the Status Stand, I'd love to see what they had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='Chownybass' timestamp='1457943684' post='3003109'] Whew! Finally got back to Bristol last night at 22:30 after another very long day at the London Bass Guitar Show. It was great to see some bass chatters (both the lanyard wearing ones, and those that were incognito). It was amazing the positive feedback we received from pretty much everybody. Even those that thought it wasn't "their thing" still had nice things to say. For those that came and tried one of our basses - Thanks. Hope you enjoyed the show. Biggest thanks however goes to Basschatter "Romeo2" who volunteered to help me and covered the stand when I couldn't. Thanks a million dude! [/quote] I said hello (another Bristol bassist), although I didn't try the basses - we should have some sort of BassChat handshake, shouldn't we? If you need help in the future do PM me...always happy to help a bass player building a business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 The only video I could find from the show so far. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARUooK7hV2M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I have one of Michael Manring playing The Enormous Room but haven't had a chance to upload yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I am very much an impulse buyer. I would have bought a Chowny bass if I could have taken one away on the day, but I have to wait 6 weeks for a left handed. I should have had a try on one, but I am always too nervous to try anything. The only person who has seen me play is my bass teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Am I the only one (im)patiently waiting for Bluejay to upload her photos??? It's like being a kid on Xmas Eve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1457956991' post='3003272'] I am very much an impulse buyer. I would have bought a Chowny bass if I could have taken one away on the day, but I have to wait 6 weeks for a left handed. I should have had a try on one, but I am always too nervous to try anything. The only person who has seen me play is my bass teacher. [/quote] Nobody there will judge your playing. In fact if anyone DOES, then they're a proper prick. Next time have a try and don't worry about it. People who turn up to these things to show off are dongs. Next time grab one of us and we'll back you up, mafia bodyguard-style. As it happens they're a lot of fun to play and sound great, especially when you look at the price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chownybass Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1457956991' post='3003272'] I am very much an impulse buyer. I would have bought a Chowny bass if I could have taken one away on the day, but I have to wait 6 weeks for a left handed. I should have had a try on one, but I am always too nervous to try anything. The only person who has seen me play is my bass teacher. [/quote] You should have had a go. You'd only have been on headphones anyway. And nobody would judge. Sorry for the lack of lefty stock. They only account for about 5 to 10% of our sales, so until we grow a bit more, it doesn't really make it practical to hold stock. We're working on it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Oh - you should hear me despoil any of 50 Geddy Lee or Dave Ellefson riffs in Bass Shops. Don't worry what people might think - it has to be better than a lot of the slapityslapityslap you hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Chownybass' timestamp='1457959573' post='3003316'] You should have had a go. You'd only have been on headphones anyway. And nobody would judge. Sorry for the lack of lefty stock. They only account for about 5 to 10% of our sales, so until we grow a bit more, it doesn't really make it practical to hold stock. We're working on it though. [/quote]I understand the left handed stock, and feel lucky that you do have them in left hand, as most manufacturers don`t. Also, as I posted earlier, Manne wants £500 extra to make left handed, so the extra tenner? you quoted ain`t bad. I only bought the PJB Bighead because it looked neat, but I would never have bought it if I was at home.Funny how shows make you spend money that you wouldn`t normally, and now sat at home wondering why I did buy it. , I am also sat here wondering why I don`t have the confidence to have a go on anything. Edited March 14, 2016 by timmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Hey, timmo....do have a go, whenever you feel like it. A lot of us have been playing for a long time, and frankly should be better by now! I've seen some very well known pros play surprisingly badly over the years. Bassists are the most forgiving audience and are usually far more interested in your strings anyway. Having fun is what matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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