Midlands Bass Bash 2026. * CONFIRMED * Saturday 20th June, Bentley Heath Community Association

[petecarlton]

I suppose whether we have one speaker or two depends partly on the proposed topics, Richard.  It's great that you're organising this either way!

[tauzero]

On 03/01/2026 at 21:08, Richard R said:

Eight weeks after a hip op. You'll be a lot more mobile than you expect, the hip will be pain free and completely mobile, but you'll still be in some pain from the surgery healing and the nerves reconnecting. Probably OK for driving, but a whole day of standing talking rubbish may be a bit much.

See how it goes - if you can get someone to give you a lift it would be great to see you, but look after yourself first.

 

(My mother had hers done last June and stayed with us for a few weeks afterwards. Medically she could have gone home earlier but was enjoying the company too much )

 

Mrs Zero had hers done at the end of June last year, so I have some direct second-hand experience.

[Richard R]

Evening all. 👮‍♀️

There are a lot of folks on this forum who modify basses, and a few talented individuals who can make them from scratch. But there aren't many who can actually make a living from building basses and guitars.

So I thought it might be interesting for us to have as a guest someone who does exactly that - our very own Robin, aka @Manton Customs, who is quite often at a Bash with his unique creations.

The format will be a live Q&A, running to about 25 minutes I guess, and I'm hoping Robin will bring along some works in progress as well as the usual stunning finished basses.

 

https://www.mantoncustoms.co.uk/basses

 

 

 

 

[Stub Mandrel]

Excellent,  haven't seen Robin since my last Midlands bash - pre-covid!

[Richard R]

At some point I'll think about logistics like paying the balance on the hall and how to setup in advance on the morning. Volunteers very welcome.

I'm not as organised as Scrumpymike who has already taken advance payments and sorted out jobs for the SW bash in October!

 

[petecarlton]

On 20/01/2026 at 21:28, Richard R said:

At some point I'll think about logistics like paying the balance on the hall and how to setup in advance on the morning. Volunteers very welcome.

I'm not as organised as Scrumpymike who has already taken advance payments and sorted out jobs for the SW bash in October!

 

What time would you like volunteer setter-uppers to be there, Richard?

Edited January 27 by petecarlton

[Vague consensus]

I now have this in the diary - look forward to meeting all who attend

[AlexDelores]

1 hour ago, Vague consensus said:

I now have this in the diary - look forward to meeting all who attend

Is there a nod and a handshake I should know to meet fellow Basschatters? 👀

[Wombat]

Don’t touch! You don’t know where they’ve been! 😂

[Richard R]

12 hours ago, AlexDelores said:

Is there a nod and a handshake I should know to meet fellow Basschatters? 👀

 

There will only be fellow BassChatters. There will be a list on the door and we ask people to wear lanyards/badges.

 

(And if you're playing someone else's bass then just throw the lanyard over your shoulder so the clasp can't scratch the instrument.)

 

[Richard R]

On 21/01/2026 at 13:11, petecarlton said:

What time would you like volunteer setter-uppers to be there, Richard?

 

Probably 9 ish? 

[AlexDelores]

41 minutes ago, Richard R said:

 

There will only be fellow BassChatters. There will be a list on the door and we ask people to wear lanyards/badges.

 

(And if you're playing someone else's bass then just throw the lanyard over your shoulder so the clasp can't scratch the instrument.)

 

Doh! I do apologise! Ive got this thread confused with the Birmingham bass show! 
 

I can’t make this as mentioned above, I’ll get my coat now! 
 

Enjoy everyone 👍

[Stealth]

Bugger just had a gig come in for the 20th.Happy to weigh in with the promised fee to support proceedings . What timing are you thinking ?