Basschat Relay - Tamworth to the south west

[stewblack 5,227]

So looks like we will hit the Tamworth hub sometime next week... getting closer folks... 

[naxos10 262]

If you hit Tamworth I could pick it up, but where would the next drop off point be? Down the M6, M1 or M5, living centrally means I could travel down all three.

[stewblack 5,227]

27 minutes ago, naxos10 said:

If you hit Tamworth I could pick it up, but where would the next drop off point be? Down the M6, M1 or M5, living centrally means I could travel down all three.

I live in Somerset so Southwards M5 is the absolute favourite. 

Thank you! 

[FinnDave 2,728]

I can offer a pivot point to the west of Oxford - and often in Oxford itself.

[stewblack 5,227]

37 minutes ago, FinnDave said:

I can offer a pivot point to the west of Oxford - and often in Oxford itself.

Thanks man. Singer in one of my bands is in Oxford, so this may come into play 

[mrtcat 577]

Its probably not soon enough but I work in oxford regularly and am going to Plymouth on 22nd of August.

[whizzzy 19]

I travel to Tamworth regularly on Fridays and Sundays. I could bring it back to Alcester and even deliver it to Evesham if that helps. That will get you 35- 40 miles closer to home.

[stewblack 5,227]

Thanks for all the offers. I shall get the ordnance survey out and see where everyone is. 

[stewblack 5,227]

This really is a magnificent Basschat effort! 

[andyonbass 83]

I'm regularly in the Tamworth area, heading back to Swindon if that helps. Would need to meet up in the Services due to large vehicle!

 

Edited August 7, 2020 by andyonbass

[Raslee 430]

@stewblack I’m in Cheltenham Saturday and leaving back to the Southwest (Plymouth Devon M5, A38)  Sunday morning (11 ish) - Let me know  if I can be of any help 😊

[Reggaebass 4,141]

This is great, how far has the bass traveled so far 

[stewblack 5,227]

It's only moved on paper right now! Begins the actual journey on Sunday. 

The couriers will be updating this thread with their progress. 

[Steve Browning 1,539]

What happens in the (unlikely) event of damage? Why not just go and get the thing yourself?

[stewblack 5,227]

37 minutes ago, Steve Browning said:

What happens in the (unlikely) event of damage? Why not just go and get the thing yourself?

If the bass is in an accident, well that's on me. I can't (for health reasons) drive the distances involved, and this is a fun way to interact with members of the community. Nothing more.

Sometimes someone really wants a bass but the seller won't use couriers, or the buyer won't if it's a particularly special or expensive instrument. No one I trust more than a bass player from Basschat to look after a bass.

This is a Quixotic, whimsical, enjoyable alternative to playing Russian Rouletter with Hermes.

[Steve Browning 1,539]

15 minutes ago, stewblack said:

If the bass is in an accident, well that's on me. I can't (for health reasons) drive the distances involved, and this is a fun way to interact with members of the community. Nothing more.

Sometimes someone really wants a bass but the seller won't use couriers, or the buyer won't if it's a particularly special or expensive instrument. No one I trust more than a bass player from Basschat to look after a bass.

This is a Quixotic, whimsical, enjoyable alternative to playing Russian Rouletter with Hermes.

All makes perfect sense. If you're happy with the risk I hereby volunteer to (at least) collect any sunburst pre-EB Stingray fretless you may happen to buy. 🙂

[stewblack 5,227]

22 minutes ago, Steve Browning said:

All makes perfect sense. If you're happy with the risk I hereby volunteer to (at least) collect any sunburst pre-EB Stingray fretless you may happen to buy. 🙂

Deal!

[oldslapper 1,506]

2 hours ago, stewblack said:

Deal!

That’s in Kent. Too far for me Stew. 🤡

[stewblack 5,227]

15 minutes ago, oldslapper said:

That’s in Kent. Too far for me Stew. 🤡

[Jono 36]

And we’re off. The bass is on its way to the M1... 

[Jono 36]

First transfer to Rik undertaken...lovely guy  and a Mini enthusiast too!

[DaytonaRik 387]

And it’s made it to Derby 👍🏻

[Oopsdabassist 527]

40 minutes ago, Jono said:

First transfer to Rik undertaken...lovely guy  and a Mini enthusiast too!

OOH don't get me started on Minis......

[stewblack 5,227]

Lovely stuff guys. Reminds me of The Wire when the dockers ship the police van around the world! 

[Oopsdabassist 527]

So for the slight hijack there Stew.....I'll stop now!