doctor_of_the_bass Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Anyone remember the fine bass-only haven in sunny Mansfield Woodhouse and later, Pleasley Vale? They are partly responsible for all my gas problems! The wall of `Wals' had to be seen to be believed and they always had something of interest - I really miss those days. Dave Shields and Jon Vanaman were great guys to deal with; Dave is a monster player (anyone remember `Oblivious' by Aztec Camera - that was Dave on t'bass). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyl Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Yeah - what happen to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenshirt Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) I remember the Embassy very well. I used to go there quite often to have a chat with Jon and Dave. The shop in Mansfield Woodhouse was a great place to chill out, play a few basses and sometimes even buy one or two - two Wals (one fretted and one fretless) and a StingRay are three that spring to mind. That wall of Wals was absolutely fantastic, there was always a dozen or so stunning examples! They introduced me to Shuker basses (they always kept a few hangin' about) and advised me that Mr Shuker was the man to see if a needed my basses serviced. I took their advise and would quite often go from the Embassy to see John Shuker at his workshop and get me planks sorted. I find it sad that places like the Embassy don't exist any longer (ebay..... guilty?), you could try and buy such wonderful instruments in a relaxed atmosphere, no pressure, lots of pleasure....... now that what I call shopping! Doc.... I really miss those days too and yes, Dave Shields is too damn good - I can't stand talented people! - he also played (plays?) with Doctor and the Medics and was (is?) a Shuker endorsee...... sorry about the uncertainty but I haven't spoken to him for ages. Guyl.... What happened? Well, when they moved to the old mill at Pleasley Vale they some how lost a lot of the feel/soul of the old place and although they tried they never seemed to recover from a flood that they had there shortly after moving in. A few months later they, as far as I know, packed it in and went on to other things. Very sad...... Mart By the way nice collection of basses Doc..... 45 wasn't it!! Edited September 21, 2007 by woodenshirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I remember the Embassy well, I bought two of the Wals from them, a 4 string and a 5. The original shop was fantastic, it had a really nice vibe to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 how long ago was this? i live near mansfield woodhouse (if were talking about the one in nottinghamshire) and i can't say i even noticed the shop, but ive only been playing two or three years and wouldn't have noticed it before then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 This was about 10 or 12 years ago. They were on the high street, I think by the railway station, it may even have been called Station street, I'm not sure, they were opposite a car park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 ahh, well the reason i cant remeber it is that i would have been two or three years old back then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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