scrumpymike Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 The Bash story in pictures - continued: Local bass manufacturer Gillett Guitars was the only event sponsor in attendance. As most of you know, I'm doing the sales & marketing for Michael G and therefore have a vested interest - so I'm delighted to report that most of the Basschat-ers present appeared to be very interested too. http:// Our exhibit up on the stage was constantly busy and, in addition to the Contour basses, the guitarists amongst us were treated to a try-out of the new Contour 6-string guitar that will make an important contribution to the future of the Gillett brand. The prototype only having been completed a few days before the show, Sunday's bass-Bashers were the first people outside the company to see it, let alone play it. The feedback was very positive and this guitar will be a stand-out product in the guitar market, embodying as it does all the innovative features of the Contour bass (sculpted body, through-stringing, 'resonator-max' top and 2 mag pups plus bridge transducer). Our very own AndyJr, who occasionally strays over to the dark side, was very impressed! http:// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) Back on the hall floor, there was an awful lot to see, play, and talk about. http:// http:// Andy chatting to Derrey... http:// I even managed to try out one of Jabba's lovely creations at last (I'm already the proud owner of an AndyJr build, foreground left). http:// Paddy109 keeping karma in a forest of bass necks... http:// But the floor soon cleared when lunch was announced! http:// Edited April 10, 2018 by scrumpymike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 So those of you who didn't attend may wish to look away now http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 22 hours ago, stewblack said: I broke my mug Nooooooooooooo! At least it wasn't a bass neck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 So, all in all, how relaxing was it? This much! http:// (The Rev nodded off.) And how much fun was it? This much! http:// (Jimrs2k2 reckons it's the most fun he's had since last year!) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 All that was left was for the Scrumpettes to grab a selfie... http:// ...before the official team photograph. http:// 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Unfortunately, just like any other gig, the packing up was the low-light - but that was soon done! And even Jen's pal Mr Carrot the tattie brush (remember him from the first pic post?) reckons he had so much fun that he'll be back next year. http:// THE END (until next year ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) Just looking at the pic of Jim again reminded me of one very important omission. Big thanks to MoJoKe for bringing all that lovely Markbass kit despite suffering from a major attack of PGSD (Post Gig Stress Disorder) left over from the night before. Juggling that lot would be a tough job for even the fittest and well-rested among us. I was particularly impressed by the PA that I used for the Bash announcements and also listened to playing pre-recorded music. We've shown him out of focus with the top of his head missing - cos that's how he said he was feeling at the time http:// Edited April 10, 2018 by scrumpymike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimrs2k2 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Ha it was good fun, and every body knows that status are louder with the lights on lol . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 3 hours ago, scrumpymike said: So those of you who didn't attend may wish to look away now http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// Now you know where my waistline in the video came from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Phil Starr said: Now you know where my waistline in the video came from I thought you were looking particularly trim, Phil..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Wow! I’d have come for just the food. Well done, you guys and gals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 4 hours ago, scrumpymike said: The Bash story in pictures - continued: Local bass manufacturer Gillett Guitars was the only event sponsor in attendance. As most of you know, I'm doing the sales & marketing for Michael G and therefore have a vested interest - so I'm delighted to report that most of the Basschat-ers present appeared to be very interested too. http:// Our very own AndyJr, who occasionally strays over to the dark side, was very impressed! http:// Very impressed indeed. In fact, wallet moths may be released into the wild before too long....and, trust me, that really doesn't happen very often. In fact...that generally just doesn't happen - at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) 52 minutes ago, stevie said: I thought you were looking particularly trim, Phil..... Off to the gym now Baggy T shirt next time... Edited April 10, 2018 by Phil Starr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 4 hours ago, scrumpymike said: And how much fun was it? This much! http:// (Jimrs2k2 reckons it's the most fun he's had since last year!) Really enjoyed my little go on Jim's Status above, I had to give it back straight away before I got too attached to it! Gert lush it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 31 minutes ago, BreadBin said: Really enjoyed my little go on Jim's Status above, I had to give it back straight away before I got too attached to it! Gert lush it is Yeh - I thought it sounded rubbish until I put the LEDs on, then it sounded fantastic! 3 hours ago, scrumpymike said: http:// Mike: Why do all your pictures (and noone elses) always have a http:// in front of them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: Yeh - I thought it sounded rubbish until I put the LEDs on, then it sounded fantastic! I wasn't sure I could handle full LED. You were the only one brave enough to try out the BC Rich - have you recovered yet?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 There were soooo many basses to try - I got to play maybe six? Next year make it a two dayer - should be able to make it around the whole room then! On a serious note (bah doom tshh) what about upping the headphone count, like bring your own cans type of thing, so you can hear a bit more of what you are playing? There were moments I thought my brain might liquify there was that much low frequency energy knocking about! Or is that sacrilegious crazy talk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 2 hours ago, BreadBin said: I wasn't sure I could handle full LED. You were the only one brave enough to try out the BC Rich - have you recovered yet?! I don't think I would be able to gig it, might rip my belly button apart! However if someone came up with a 5 string mockingbird... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Woodinblack said: Mike: Why do all your pictures (and noone elses) always have a http:// in front of them? Almost certainly something I'm doing wrong - if somebody can tell me what it is, I'll stop doing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I've had that before. It's something to do with the photo server you're using. You should be able to edit your post and delete the http text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 13 hours ago, Pea Turgh said: On a serious note (bah doom tshh) what about upping the headphone count, like bring your own cans type of thing, so you can hear a bit more of what you are playing? There were moments I thought my brain might liquify there was that much low frequency energy knocking about! Or is that sacrilegious crazy talk? Bloody good idea. Next year I will bring my cans and Korg Pandora thingy and leave them hanging around for people to use if they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Yes, I was going to bring my PJB BigHead....but completely forgot when I loaded up the car. 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I had headphones and it never occurred to take them from the box. Doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I had mine just in case, didn’t use them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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