rwillett Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) Dear all, Putting this in and hoping the mods will pin it. Looking to get people together for a NW (and Scottish) bass bash in Clapham, North Yorkshire sometime in May 2024, probably Sat May 11th. 18th (note that this has changed) A number of people live a little north of London and even stuff in the Midlands is a pretty big schlep, so I thought we could get together for a day to playing bass somewhere closer for us. The Clapham in question here, is NOT the one in South London, it doesn't have eye watering house prices, you can't go cottaging on the Common, you also can't buy Tofu in the local shop (actually you can but that's no fun). This Clapham is in North Yorkhire on the borders of Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire. See here for more details https://claphamyorkshire.co.uk/ The village hall is community run and we can get it for a day in May, provissionally booked for Sat May 18th 2024 (please note, changed from 11th). It has 1Gb internet access so you aren't out of touch even for a day. https://claphamyorkshire.co.uk/locals/clapham-village-hall/ <<- This is the right one Clapham is 22 mins off the M6, 35 mins from Skipton, 45 mins from Lancaster and 40 mins from Kendal. It does have a train station and if anybody would like to come by train, we can arrange a free pickup. There is no taxi service there so don't even think about it. My company will <ahem> sponsor the day so there is no cost to people. I'll see if I can persuade my kids to do teas and coffees. There is a decent kitchen, but also we do have two excellent pizza joints nearby. My daughter works in one and so we may be able to get a deal, I am happy to organise and sort things out, however I have never organised a bass bash so if people have ideas of what they want to see, do and have, speak out. If you assume anything, it will not happen, so speak out. I'll check on what days in May are available. The committee is putting this all online so it's not live yet. I'll speak to them and get some dates. I'll happily bring my kit along for people to use, I'm not precious about it. So there will be an Fender Jazz bass, a Fender Mustang bass, an Ibanez Mikiro bass, a couple of six string electric, including my 3d printed electric. I *may* have completed a 3d printed bass by then as well, a small Ampeg 30W practise amp and quite a few extension cables. I can also bring a few laptops and ipads as well. The wifi is free. Can I get some expressions of interest please and also some thoughts on what to do on the day. Thanks Rob People who have expressed an interest (understand that this is not a commitment) @rwillett - Yes @Desbass @vsmith1 @ossyrocks - Yes @neepheid - Yes @ead- Yes @Frank Blank - Yes @sifi2112 - Yes Edited February 11 by rwillett Added in neepheid 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Following, though it's unlikely I will be there. Things to do on the day: Play basses Talk rubbish, sometimes about basses Eat cake Have a raffle (donated musical odds and sods, proceeds to charity) Have some sort of demo/comparison/talk thing, preferably related to basses Talk more Take photos Help pack up Drive home happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 @Richard R I can manage points 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (though mine's a 2 min walk). Not too sure on 1 & 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Don't forget your seminars or guest speakers. How about a gear test? Maple v Rosewood fretboard is always a good one - can people tell the difference? Cheap v expensive is also an interesting option. I have contacts at a couple of distributors who may be able to help with raffle prizes. Let me know when you have a date confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekomatic Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Consider me interested 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desbass Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 (edited) Hi rwillett. Once you have a firm date established I might be able to attend the bash. Cheers, DesBass P.s. I can bring some of my collection of basses for"non-dafties" to have a noodle on. (Scottish word for Eejits. Muppets, Tire Kickers!) Edited December 13, 2023 by Desbass updated info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsmith1 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Yes I'm interested. Clapham is not too far away for me. Often playing gigs in Ingleton, Bentham and maybe returning to Settle. I am willing to bring my Darkglass Exponent 500 to see if anyone is interested. Note that with B4RN providing the 1Gbps symmetric connection - you could see if anyone can do some live streaming to those more out of reach areas such as London! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 9 minutes ago, vsmith1 said: Yes I'm interested. Clapham is not too far away for me. Often playing gigs in Ingleton, Bentham and maybe returning to Settle. I am willing to bring my Darkglass Exponent 500 to see if anyone is interested. Note that with B4RN providing the 1Gbps symmetric connection - you could see if anyone can do some live streaming to those more out of reach areas such as London! The village hall as does the whole village has B4RN. It's no issue live streaming, though the best camera I have is an HD Webcam. We don't have any of these new fangled vlogging cameras here. Bandwidth or latency won't be an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 12 hours ago, Desbass said: I can bring some of my collection of basses for"non-dafties" to have a noodle on. (Scottish word for Eejits. Muppets, Tire Kickers!) I've found that everyone is always very respectful of each others' gear and generous with their own. I have played Dingwalls, Walls, Alembics (!), Swifts,AGCs, Overwaters,... all sorts of expensive or irreplaceable instruments. None of which I would ever have been able to compare or play anywhere else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 I have provisionally booked sat May 12th for this.. Any issues that people are aware of? Any conflicts? Thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 I’m going to make every effort to attend. It’s not far for me (Morecambe). I’ll bring all my basses and a couple of nice amps and cabs. Good work Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 Morecombe is close enough. Was there on Monday dropping car off for repair at Whitehouse Motors on Monday at 0800. Hopefully picking it up Friday. Always have to resist the urge to drop into Promenade Music, so tend to go very early when they're not open. Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Colour me interested... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 Dear all, The date has had to be changed from Sat May 11th to Sat May 18th 2024 as, and I quote, "the 3-peak players have a long standing booking that wasn't in the diary". Does this date change peoples availability? If so please let me know and I'll take you off the possibly interested list. Thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 1 hour ago, rwillett said: Dear all, The date has had to be changed from Sat May 11th to Sat May 18th 2024 as, and I quote, "the 3-peak players have a long standing booking that wasn't in the diary". Does this date change peoples availability? If so please let me know and I'll take you off the possibly interested list. Thanks Rob I had it in my dairy for Sunday May 12th ? Anyway, Saturday 18th is ok too. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 Errr. I cocked up and can't understand dates and days... It is Sat 18th now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 Its definately Sat 18th now. They were double booked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 (edited) . Edited January 30 by Frank Blank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 Thanks dodgy cut and paste from me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desbass Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 I think the shift in date might make it harder for me to make it but if I can get there I will. BTW my mention to "Dafties" playing my basses in an earlier reply was a reference to numerous people who have come up to me at gigs and said they're bass players and could they try my bass. After my beloved instruments have been dropped and abused by these sort of people I no longer let them "have a shot"! I'm sure the Basschatters who attend Bass-bashes would treat my stuff with care and respect and I would have no problem with anyone having a play on anything I brought to the Bash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 @Desbass I think given where we are, the chances of any numpties coming is low. We may get a lot of interested senior citizens, quite a lot of whom were/are professionals in their area. As far as I am aware, nobody plays in a band part from the drum teacher at the bottom of the street. I will ask if he's interested inm coming along. they are welcome to drop my Micro Ibanez as it looks like its being used as a shovel on a building site. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 I have attended many bass bashes, everyone I have encountered has been respectful and careful of other folks' gear. Anyone from BC who behaved otherwise would probably become an instant pariah on here, so there's that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacksawbob Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Its a shame the 3 peak players didn't fancy a monster impromptu lowend accompaniment! I will try and get along to the new date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 On 15/12/2023 at 15:47, ossyrocks said: I had it in my dairy for Sunday May 12th ? Anyway, Saturday 18th is ok too. Rob Will you be bringing any of the cows along Rob? 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 4 minutes ago, itsmedunc said: Will you be bringing any of the cows along Rob? 😂 Do you want to give me a clue? I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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