oldslapper Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 For those that can make it. I've gone ahead and booked a venue/date as it seemed the only way to get a bash "going". If I'm there by myself, I'll win all the raffles prizes..! 11th July 2-5 p.m In Shaftesbury. Map link below. Shaftesbury Christian Centre, Christies Lane, Shaftesbury SP7 8PH Venue is free (Big low ceiling hall), free parking, free tea & coffee in a nice coffee bar area, bogs, Tesco over the road, nice pubs in town and Gold Hill is worth a visit. [url="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=SP7+8PH&hl=en&ei=6kvRS9CNOJeTjAeFwKHBBA&vps=2&jsv=230b&sll=51.008435,-2.189405&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&ie=UTF8&view=map&geocode=FZdSCgMdOpTe_w&split=0&iwloc=A&ved=0CBIQpQY&sa=X"]http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=SP7+8PH&am...BIQpQY&sa=X[/url] Not exclusive to Dorset dwellers, just easier to call it a Dorset bash as there was some debate as to whether Shaftesbury could be called South West Will get a local luthier to come along for some "set up", general guitar care advice and a drummer for a "jam" (ACM graduate). Be nice to give both some dosh for their time, so maybe a small contribution from those that attend? I'll attempt to extract some goodies from music retailers for a raffle in aid of basschat. If anyone is coming that works in shops around and about the dorset/wilts/somerset/hants area please feel free to badger the owners for some freebies. If you could let me know who's able to come, then I can make a list and have an idea of numbers. Bring your gear (the weird and the wonderful) and your plectrums/fingers and we'll have some fun, should be a grin. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 If we're down in Ilfracombe at that time, I'll toddle over. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 [quote name='oldslapper' post='815749' date='Apr 23 2010, 08:38 AM']For those that can make it. I've gone ahead and booked a venue/date as it seemed the only way to get a bash "going". If I'm there by myself, I'll win all the raffles prizes..! 11th July 2-5 p.m In Shaftesbury. Map link below. Shaftesbury Christian Centre, Christies Lane, Shaftesbury SP7 8PH Venue is free (Big low ceiling hall), free parking, free tea & coffee in a nice coffee bar area, bogs, Tesco over the road, nice pubs in town and Gold Hill is worth a visit. [url="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=SP7+8PH&hl=en&ei=6kvRS9CNOJeTjAeFwKHBBA&vps=2&jsv=230b&sll=51.008435,-2.189405&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&ie=UTF8&view=map&geocode=FZdSCgMdOpTe_w&split=0&iwloc=A&ved=0CBIQpQY&sa=X"]http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=SP7+8PH&am...BIQpQY&sa=X[/url] Not exclusive to Dorset dwellers, just easier to call it a Dorset bash as there was some debate as to whether Shaftesbury could be called South West Will get a local luthier to come along for some "set up", general guitar care advice and a drummer for a "jam" (ACM graduate). Be nice to give both some dosh for their time, so maybe a small contribution from those that attend? I'll attempt to extract some goodies from music retailers for a raffle in aid of basschat. If anyone is coming that works in shops around and about the dorset/wilts/somerset/hants area please feel free to badger the owners for some freebies. If you could let me know who's able to come, then I can make a list and have an idea of numbers. Bring your gear (the weird and the wonderful) and your plectrums/fingers and we'll have some fun, should be a grin. John[/quote] I'd like to - but google maps makes it 143 miles & 3.5 hours from me - so I'm a frayed knot this time Have a great time all that attend - send us a postcard Cheers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 [quote name='KiOgon' post='816006' date='Apr 23 2010, 11:41 AM']I'd like to - but google maps makes it 143 miles & 3.5 hours from me - so I'm a frayed knot this time Have a great time all that attend - send us a postcard Cheers, John[/quote] I'll show you my 4x8 mini, John...worth the 300 mile round trip alone.... Postman Pat been yet BTW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hell yes* C'mon you Bristol massive, it's only 46 miles. No distance at all, in fact my daily commute is further than that. We have some amazing kit between us, it could be a cracking day Only thing is... [quote name='oldslapper' post='815749' date='Apr 23 2010, 08:38 AM']Shaftesbury Christian Centre[/quote]I'm an atheist. Will I get struck by a huge bolt of lightning when I walk through the door? [size=1]*subject to checking the domestic diary later.[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Yes...of course you will, but just wear rubber shoes and you'll be fine. Look forward to seeing you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarelyL4 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Sounds interesting!! - I'll add the date to my diary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'll try and get there.....will confirm nearer the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I may come up from Plymouth if i'm not gigging, maybe others local would want to share petrol if i can do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 [quote name='Rasta' post='816231' date='Apr 23 2010, 02:04 PM']I may come up from Plymouth if i'm not gigging, maybe others local would want to share petrol if i can do it? [/quote] Yeah good idea Lee, bit of car sharing goes a long way...(pardon the pun) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Nice one John. I am always full of admiration for people who are preparred to make the effort to organise these sort of events. Will be nice to meet up.... I will be there!! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigPlaysBass Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 See, I'm interested in coming but... my basses are nothing compared to you more experienced (and richer) people's stuff Might be a tad embarrassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patch006 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I will be up for this, Lee if you want to drive to exeter and catch a lift with me thats cool. I will have my 2 12inch purple chili cabs and f1 to bring along. I have a hand full of left handers if there are any lefties out there that fancy ago on the following - 6 string fretless thumb musicman 4 warwick jazz man 5 Then give me a shout so I can bring them along!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigPlaysBass Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 See what I mean ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 [quote name='CraigPlaysBass' post='816579' date='Apr 23 2010, 07:10 PM']See what I mean ^ [/quote] Don't worry about it Craig, it'll be a grin. You'll get to meet some other BC'ers, maybe get to have a twiddle on someone's expensive vintage re-issue OverWoodDingWalembic 9 string fannedfretless too There'll be no "looking down on anyone else's gear snobbery" stuff going on, just a chance to meet and chat bout "bassy" things. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I am going to start a luthiery business purely so I can produce a bass called a OverWoodDingWalembic :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaver Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Count me in, I might even be able to get the bus from Salisbury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 [quote name='Rich' post='816642' date='Apr 23 2010, 08:06 PM']I am going to start a luthiery business purely so I can produce a bass called a OverWoodDingWalembic :lol:[/quote] I'd buy one Rich, if you can make a fanned fretless??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patch006 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Craig don't worry about that. I do own them, but that doesn't mean I can play them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigPlaysBass Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Ha ok, I will try and make it After all, when else am I going to get the opportunity to talk about all things stringed with anyone that isnt a guitard (bit of a lack off bass players around here in Bournemouth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I've got nothing on that day, are you still interested in some sort of trade stand from a (semi) local music shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 [quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='816946' date='Apr 24 2010, 08:05 AM']I've got nothing on that day, are you still interested in some sort of trade stand from a (semi) local music shop?[/quote] That'd be great Dom. If there's anything that could be "donated" for a basschat fund-raiser raffle even better! I'll try and get to the acoustic night before then to say hi. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Hi John, I'm just thinking some packets of strings, leeds, stands and a few cheap basses, they aren't a high end specialist. i'll talk to the guy on thursday, lert you know. I'm not involved in the acoustic night anymore, it's still going but I'm not (politics) There is a new music night at the Castle on friday nights, I'm not always there but one of my bands are semi regulars there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hi, just a quick bump in case any Dorseteers have missed this. Also if anyone fancies lending me a hand on the day, it would be appreciated. Cheers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamd Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Sounds good, not made one of these yet so it's in the diary! Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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