neepheid Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, MichaelDean said: Your Les Paul would have had me tempted! Rude, innit? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stevie Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 (edited) My sincere thank to @scrumpymike and his clan for organising another wonderful Bash. Everything went so smoothly, it's easy to overlook the amount of organisation that goes into staging this kind of event. The food was a highlight, of course, and the weather meant we could all eat lunch outside in the sunshine. Lovely! What a fantastic selection of basses to admire and try out! The early afternoon shootout seems to have become a regular event, and @Phil Starr's insightful comparison of a wide range of bass amps didn't disappoint. Hats off to @neepheid, who drove down from Aberdeen and - amazingly - completed the 550-mile return journey in one go in a car full of gear. It was also gratifying to see a fair number of Basschat DIY cab builds on display. Edited October 11, 2023 by stevie 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) Fyi, just received a nice email from 'yorks5stringer' Keith's widow, Anna, thanking us for what we've done: "Hi Guys I was just saying to Loren that I hadn't heard from you since Sunday and she let me know that you had emailed us both on her email and she had presumed you had sent it to me too and that I had replied. That is the reason for the late reply. It was very good to hear how it went and just lovely to have a couple of pics and it was very moving to see the t-shirt. Thank you for that. I was thinking of you all, all day. Mickey sent a bass chat link too with all the comments from the Bassists. It sounded like a very successful day for you all including the food. I was surprised to hear that you sold some stuff. It will come in very handy for the things that keep going wrong here and need fixing. So thank you. I have a man here from Totnes, come to see the last of keith's gear. Hopefully he will buy it. Thank you Mike and Gabrielle - it was good to meet you. All good wishes Anna" She also sent me her bank details so I can transfer the £120 we raised from the sale of Keith's stuff. I'll forward them via PM to the couple of Bashers, who told me they had taken items but didn't have cash to pay on the day. Loren is Keith's daughter btw. Edited October 12, 2023 by scrumpymike 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 39 minutes ago, scrumpymike said: Fyi, just received a nice email from 'yorks5stringer' Keith's widow, Anna, thanking us for what we've done: "Hi Guys I was just saying to Loren that I hadn't heard from you since Sunday and she let me know that you had emailed us both on her email and she had presumed you had sent it to me too and that I had replied. That is the reason for the late reply. It was very good to hear how it went and just lovely to have a couple of pics and it was very moving to see the t-shirt. Thank you for that. I was thinking of you all, all day. Mickey sent a bass chat link too with all the comments from the Bassists. It sounded like a very successful day for you all including the food. I was surprised to hear that you sold some stuff. It will come in very handy for the things that keep going wrong here and need fixing. So thank you. I have a man here from Totnes, come to see the last of keith's gear. Hopefully he will buy it. Thank you Mike and Gabrielle - it was good to meet you. All good wishes Anna" She also sent me her bank details so I can transfer the £120 we raised from the sale of Keith's stuff. I'll forward them via PM to the couple of Bashers, who told me they had taken items but didn't have cash to pay on the day. Loren is Keith's daughter btw. Well done. You guys bring back my faith in the insane world. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, snorkie635 said: Well done. You guys bring back my faith in the insane world. Thanks, that's what this is all about. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Looks like a fantastic do as always, genuinely sad that I couldn't fit it in. In the photo with the Reverend, the Harley Benton semi and the Explorer on the table, what is the '51 style P bass? Looks gurt lush. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, TheRev said: In the photo with the Reverend, the Harley Benton semi and the Explorer on the table, what is the '51 style P bass? Looks gurt lush. Pretty sure that's a Sire D5. Edited October 12, 2023 by Rich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Rich said: Pretty sure that's a Sire D5. Churrz Rich. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, Rich said: Pretty sure that's a Sire D5. Correct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Did anybody get set "write a full account of the amp shoot-out" for homework? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy_r Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) 48 minutes ago, tauzero said: Did anybody get set "write a full account of the amp shoot-out" for homework? ...no, but somebody** did advise Mrs 'squeemer' (apologies for my MCI) to take notes, as "we would certainly be tested on it all, later" 😉 (** No names, no pack drill) Edited October 12, 2023 by sandy_r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choob.squeemer Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Ah - Mrs Screamer lol - I'll tell her you said that - that looks like her 18 as far as I can make out and that's me 10 I believe , behind Stevie - must say an excellent day - THE FOOD ------ now I understand why everyone was going on about it - well this was my first time - well done all the organisers - will try and get down for next year too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) Any more? 1. neepheid 2. kateplaysbass 3. MichaelDean 4. Jabba_the_gut 5. Buddster 7. GrahamT 9. Breadbin 10. choob.squeemer 11. stevie 12. Chienmortbb 13. Rich 14. verb. 15. MoJoKe 16. sandy_r 17. moooper 17a. Sully (moooper jnr) 18. Mrs choob.squeemer 19. basstone 20. obbm 21. stewblack 22. scrumpymike 23. Woodinblack 24. Graham 25. Phil Starr 26. Sally 28. Lorna 29. Mrs Scrumpy 30. Sabby Edited October 13, 2023 by Rich 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Also: @scrumpymike, did the whole day break even in the end? If not, I and I'm sure others will be ready to stick my hand in my pocket to make up any shortfall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 50 minutes ago, Rich said: Also: @scrumpymike, did the whole day break even in the end? If not, I and I'm sure others will be ready to stick my hand in my pocket to make up any shortfall. Yes, we broke even with enough left over to pay for the customary post-bash Chinese take-away treat for the event team at our house - provided the few pre-paid DNAs don't ask for their money back 😐 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamT Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Personally, I would be happy to pay a higher ticket price to ensure that the event is self-supporting. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Ditto. Such a brilliant day out is worth more than mere money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, GrahamT said: Personally, I would be happy to pay a higher ticket price to ensure that the event is self-supporting. 51 minutes ago, Rich said: Ditto. Such a brilliant day out is worth more than mere money. Most kind and generous but it's all under control, honest 😊. When I get a minute, I'll send a PM to the pre-paid no-shows offering them either a refund or FOC entry for next year. I'm pretty sure the latter will be the majority choice. Edited October 13, 2023 by scrumpymike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Pleased to see that the performance of my Ampeg SVT-7 PRO in Sunday's amp shootout appears to have generated at least one enquiry for the one listed FS on here. I've kept revisiting the ad and wondering why on earth it's still there! It was getting to the point where I was considering buying it myself as a back-up. I think these are superb amps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, scrumpymike said: Pleased to see that the performance of my Ampeg SVT-7 PRO in Sunday's amp shootout appears to have generated at least one enquiry for the one listed FS on here. I've kept revisiting the ad and wondering why on earth it's still there! It was getting to the point where I was considering buying it myself as a back-up. I think these are superb amps. If I didn't love my ABM 600 (don't know why we didn't get one of those on stage!), I'd have been looking for one. It was a lovely thing. So easy to dial a good tone on. I know I spent a while on the old school Trace, but that was trying to get rid of a rattle from the speaker. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 NEXT YEAR'S BASH DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES: Sunday October 13th, 2024 Usual place, usual time, usual format. The hall is booked, so BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!! ☺️ 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, scrumpymike said: NEXT YEAR'S BASH DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES: Sunday October 13th, 2024 Usual place, usual time, usual format. The hall is booked, so BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!! ☺️ Missed my wedding anniversary, good start 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 6 hours ago, scrumpymike said: NEXT YEAR'S BASH DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES: Sunday October 13th, 2024 Usual place, usual time, usual format. The hall is booked, so BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!! ☺️ I might book a holiday that week. We always seem to have good weather then. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derreybass Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Mike sorry to take so long to reply. Thanks to all for a very enjoyable day. Nice to see so many friendly faces. Once again big thanks to Mrs Scrumpy and her helpers. see you next year all being well Best wishes Derrey 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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