Okay, y'all, this doesn't happen very often, but it looks like I am going to have the house to myself the weekend of Feb 24-26th, 2006! So, I can't think of anything better to do than to make some noise with by bottom-dwelling buds. :D

I am up for having people stop by any time from Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Talking to some folks, it seems like Friday night is better for some, while Saturday night is better for others. I can do both. Heck, I live here! :p My house is no castle (and is in fact quite meager, relative to my bass gear collection), and I guarantee it to be very cluttered with kids toys, etc. But, there is ample room for people to crash, and I would welcome people to do so. Especially people who like single malt scotch. ;)

So, if you can make it, please respond to this thread and let me know. Please also tell me when you hope to be here, and whether or not you will be staying over.

The password (passphrase, really) to get in is "All hail the mighty Sadowsky SA200, I do not doubt its virtues!" :p

Hope to see lots of you later this month!

Tom.

I'm tentatively in. Trying to work it out with my wife based on some family plans we're also trying to work in this month, which I hope will fall on either this weekend or next, leaving the 24th open. We'll see. If I'm able to come, I'll definitely be bringing my Marilyn, and at least one other bass.

I'll be there Friday evening for sure. I have a gig Saturday, so probably won't be able to make it then. Can't wait to meet everyone that makes it! Yea verily, I have seen the magic that is the SA200! Tom and I also have another bout of GAS coming simultaneously, but that's for later!

I'm in! I just have to work out the details on which day...

I'm in for at least a few hour visit.

Ooooo man, I'd love to come. I'd be tentative at best, given all my family stuff, I'm getting my own place & dont know if I'll be able to make it.

I'm in for at least a few hour visit.

I hope you can make it Friday when I'm there Ken!

where are you at?
(I am north of detroit)

I hope you can make it Friday when I'm there Ken!BTW, if my family plans conflict, I might actually take a day off work and come on Friday if I can cram it in that way. FWIW, anyway.

where are you at?
(I am north of detroit)

Southeast of Toledo (just south of Port Clinton and the Erie Islands). Zip code is 43420.

Tom.

Southeast of Toledo (just south of Port Clinton and the Erie Islands). Zip code is 43420.

Tom.So we'd take 80/90 to 53 and your place is before we get to Port Clinton?

I'll try to make it. Friday is probably better for me, too, assuming nothing pops up. Obviously, I don't need to be bringing any amps, but i might drag my modded Marcus Miller (I'll be real interested to see how it stacks up agains cheeze's DJ4, as they'be both got the same vibe going, ash jazz with Aeros.) and maybe my Tacoma, if anyone is interested. I could bring my BBE/QSC rig too, but I think Tom's got the amp thing covered.

I'll try to make it. Friday is probably better for me, too, assuming nothing pops up. Obviously, I don't need to be bringing any amps, but i might drag my modded Marcus Miller (I'll be real interested to see how it stacks up agains cheeze's DJ4, as they'be both got the same vibe going, ash jazz with Aeros.) and maybe my Tacoma, if anyone is interested. I could bring my BBE/QSC rig too, but I think Tom's got the amp thing covered.

Actually, Pat and I both have DJ4's (I have Pat's old one, and Pat now has Pat's old old one :p). I also have a Thunderchief, but mine is the all-mahogany version, so it could be cool to hear the differences between the two!

Tom.

So we'd take 80/90 to 53 and your place is before we get to Port Clinton?

I am just barely south of the Turnpike, and almost right off Rt. 53. Anyone can PM me for directions. It is very easy to find.

Tom.

Wish I could afford to come to Ohio for the weekend :)

Actually, Pat and I both have DJ4's (I have Pat's old one, and Pat now has Pat's old old one :p). I also have a Thunderchief, but mine is the all-mahogany version, so it could be cool to hear the differences between the two!

Tom.
Sounds like a plan. What preamp does your Tacoma have in it? I've got mine strung with some Nylon Tapewounds right now.

Sounds like a plan. What preamp does your Tacoma have in it? I've got mine strung with some Nylon Tapewounds right now.

Fishman Prefix. The strings are stock, and appear to be phosphor-bronze.

Tom.

I'm a tentative yes as well...Vic would most likely be my ride, so if he goes, I'll be there. I don't have many fun toys, but I'll bring something or other.

I'm in! I just have to work out the details on which day...


DUDE!!! I'm in too!!!!!
Jason, buzz me (same with you ken) and we'll swing on down together!!
My Fodera Garrison will be there as well as a six pack (or 4) of Bass Ale!!!!! (Bass like the fish, not Bass like the guitar-get it?!?!?).

Tom I'm sure you have an AI Focus 1 (series 3) lying around don't ya?? If not, I could bring it with me. It's a pain, but I'm sure I could find room!!;)

:bassist:

DUDE!!! I'm in too!!!!!
Jason, buzz me (same with you ken) and we'll swing on down together!!
My Fodera Garrison will be there as well as a six pack (or 4) of Bass Ale!!!!! (Bass like the fish, not Bass like the guitar-get it?!?!?).

Awesome! Yes, it will be nice to get to finally meet you, Mike, but pardon me for being equally excited about the Bass Ale! :D

Tom I'm sure you have an AI Focus 1 (series 3) lying around don't ya?? If not, I could bring it with me. It's a pain, but I'm sure I could find room!!;)

:bassist:

Actually, I do not own an AI amp/head, so if you could bring one, that would be killer! Be sure to lift with the legs, though, and not the back! Oh wait, I thought I was talking to Ken there for a moment. :hiding: :p

Tom.

I'd love to drop by but, according to Google Maps, it's a 9+ hour drive. :(

I'm in for Friday, That way Cheese will be busy at Tom's house and want be able to pull me over on the way down!:D

PS: If any one wants to share a ride, Friday Afternoon/evening PM me, I live near LDS

Mike and Ken, which day are you guys going down?

I am working it out with the wife for Saturday, but I just might have to call in sick on Friday as well.

MMM>>>>Bass Ale.

I'm in for Friday, That way Cheese will be busy at Tom's house and want be able to pull me over on the way down!:D

PS: If any one wants to share a ride, Friday Afternoon/evening PM me, I live near LDS
That's a possibility. What time are you planning on heading down there?

Burke..I live about a half hour south of Tom, so no chance of me pulling anyone over coming from Detroit!

Burke..I live about a half hour south of Tom, so no chance of me pulling anyone over coming from Detroit!

You haven't seen him drive!!!

Mike and Ken, which day are you guys going down?

I am working it out with the wife for Saturday, but I just might have to call in sick on Friday as well.

Dunno yet, I have to look at my schedule to see what day I'm free.

Let's keep in touch though.



Nino, I'll chip in 5 bucks for gas for ya!! wait......thats only about a gallon or so...........you live nine hours.............one gallon...........hmm <doing the math>......err..........umm.......oops carry the 1...not add it.........equals your missin' out buddy!!!:D

Darn. Gigging that weekend but look forward to meeting a few other TBers sometime down the road.

I'd love to be there and to meet all of you, but I'm in Calif. and would be difficult to get out of here for a weekend. Gigs are full this month and next, thank goodness. :smug::) Sounds like it's going to be a great weekend for bassists. Looking forward to reading about it in TB on the following Monday.

Man!! Talk about your kid in a candy store scenario, wish I could come. So Tom, how many listening rooms can you set up?

I'd love to drop by but, according to Google Maps, it's a 9+ hour drive. :(

Nino, Please fire up the Family truckster and come on down! You can be the "Factory Representative" of both Valenti and Sadowsky, and you'll get to try the Sadowsky head with every cabinet ever produced in North America.

Man!! Talk about your kid in a candy store scenario, wish I could come. So Tom, how many listening rooms can you set up?

Well, I can definitely set up more than one rig in each room in the house (including bathrooms). :D Like I said, the house doen't quite live up to the gear (you've seen the carpet!), but it's comfortable and has what I consider to be a good location. :)

Tom.

Nino, Please fire up the Family truckster and come on down! You can be the "Factory Representative" of both Valenti and Sadowsky, and you'll get to try the Sadowsky head with every cabinet ever produced in North America.

Actually, maybe I can talk Nino into a special delivery of the Sadowsky 4x10 and 2x10 heading my way! :D

Actually, maybe I can talk Nino into a special delivery of the Sadowsky 4x10 and 2x10 heading my way! :DUmmm... drool...

I'm in!

I checked... I have a gig on Friday. I guess Saturday it is. Mike, Ken, Steve: You guys want to go on Sat?

BTW, folks, in case anyone has allergy issues, I do have a dog and a cat. Hopefully, this isn't an issue with anyone, but I do have some other friends with such allergies and wanted to put folks on notice.

Tom.

Actually, maybe I can talk Nino into a special delivery of the Sadowsky 4x10 and 2x10 heading my way! :D


Raises hand....oooohooohoohohohohohoohoh Me too!

BTW, folks, in case anyone has allergy issues, I do have a dog and a cat. Hopefully, this isn't an issue with anyone, but I do have some other friends with such allergies and wanted to put folks on notice.

Tom.We have 6 cats. My wife is a vet. :D

Raises hand....oooohooohoohohohohohoohoh Me too!

Looks like maybe he'll have to take a truck then! Heck, I'll have him swing by David Wilson's place to pick up the 4 ohm NL-210 I am buying from David! :p

Looks like maybe he'll have to take a truck then! Heck, I'll have him swing by David Wilson's place to pick up the 4 ohm NL-210 I am buying from David! :p

(Homer voice on)

Mmmmmmm 4 ohmmmmmmmmm :D

(Homer voice off)

Man I so wish I could make this. I've missed the last couple of LDS GTG's and now this one.....was the one not to miss!

I might be able to make it. I will check with the wife. I can bring my Warrior 4. I'm guessing Saturday would be when I would be there. It is about a 4 hour drive or more for me.

Tom, I don't ever remember people being bummed out by not being able to come to Ohio. You are an asset to the state, sir!

I do wonder if the wiring in your house will handle that many amps being played through at one time.

Crap, my gig got moved from Saturday to Friday so I don't know for sure when I will make it, but I will be sure to do so at some point. I'm gigging at a cool place in nearby Findlay OH. 10-2 if any of the attendees care to come visit there afterwards!

Oh ya Tom.....we're at Legendz this Sat if you're not busy stop in!

Tim

Actually, I do not own an AI amp/head, so if you could bring one, that would be killer! Be sure to lift with the legs, though, and not the back! Oh wait, I thought I was talking to Ken there for a moment. :hiding: :p

Tom.

I actually removed the knobs and scraped the paint off of my Focus... it's the perfect weight for me now:cool:

I actually removed the knobs and scraped the paint off of my Focus... it's the perfect weight for me now:cool:


Actually Ken, if you can deal with the weight, I heard that if you repaint the chassie by hand and replace the plastic knobs with wood ones it does two thing:
1) by hand painting it, it makes it sound more natural than if it was sprayed by a machine.
2) the wood knobs really make it sound more organic.

BUT!! The trade off would be the weight issue.

I heard the AI heads were put together mostly from parts they bought from other vendors. I'm not paying hand made money for a machine made amp. Scammers.

;)

I'm not paying hand made money for a machine made amp

Funny money, eh? :p

I actually removed the knobs and scraped the paint off of my Focus... it's the perfect weight for me now:cool:Ken, speaking of weight, in case I can make it, can you plan to bring both the 1212 and 1210? Can't recall what you were planning on bringing. I need to decide between the two at some point fairly soon.

I checked... I have a gig on Friday. I guess Saturday it is. Mike, Ken, Steve: You guys want to go on Sat?

I'll be going Friday.... have other commitments on Saturday. I believe Jason (Vision) is planning on popping down on Saturday if you want to PM him.

Ooooo man, I'd love to come. I'd be tentative at best, given all my family stuff, I'm getting my own place & dont know if I'll be able to make it.

We're auditioning new guitarists this weekend... :crying:

FYI, I just found out for sure if I can make it or not...

FYI, I just found out for sure if I can make it or not...

And? :confused:

And? :confused:Marilyn #8 is comin' to OH!

Ken, speaking of weight, in case I can make it, can you plan to bring both the 1212 and 1210? Can't recall what you were planning on bringing. I need to decide between the two at some point fairly soon.

Ken, Oh and please bring the 410 UL the SVT 8 X 10, the Henry the 8 and the pair of Eden 410 XST's if you can fit them in the vibe!:D

I'll be there, looks more like Saturday at this point.
Jason (Vision) just PM'd me about it. So, Jason Satuday sometime??
I'll PM ya with my number and such and let ya know my time line for that day. But I will be there!

Hey Tom, what time do the neighbors call the cops.....oops, I mean what time are folks arriving Sat??!?!:D

Let's do a gear roll call:
Me:
Fodera Matt Garrison 5
Acoustic Image Focus 1
Bass Ale and Crown Royal:D
maybe an Epifani UL112 or two (I didn't see them on you gear list Tom, but I seem to think that you may have one or 4;) )
I could also be talked into bringing my BSX Allegro 5 too, if there are any doublers in the mix that want to check it out.

Ken, Oh and please bring the 410 UL the SVT 8 X 10, the Henry the 8 and the pair of Eden 410 XST's if you can fit them in the vibe!:DDon't forget the SWR Henry the 8th. :)

Marilyn #8 is comin' to OH!

Sweet! :)

Let's do a gear roll call:Me:
MTD 535 Marilyn #8
MTD 535 #926 (to A/B w chambered)
TFB550-B #1 (to hopefully A/B with previous 550)

Zon? Roscoe? Cirrus? Millennium JB Plus? EBS?

I think everything else is well covered.

Bass Ale and Crown Royal:D
So far, you're hitting on all cylinders, Mike!
maybe an Epifani UL112 or two (I didn't see them on you gear list Tom, but I seem to think that you may have one or 4;) )

I don't have an UL112, but I have two slightly different version of the T-112, and two T-110UL's (which are now the UL110).

I could also be talked into bringing my BSX Allegro 5 too, if there are any doublers in the mix that want to check it out.

I have an old Kay with a Barbera bridge, so we could have a couple of uprights to jam with! :)

The neighbors are pretty cool. We played a gig last summer that was several miles up river, and my neighbors told me the next day that they stayed up until 4:00AM listening to us (very clearly at that!). :D I am amazed that the Sheriff didn't stop out that night...

Tom.

Me:
MTD 535 Marilyn #8
MTD 535 #926 (to A/B w chambered)
TFB550-B #1 (to hopefully A/B with previous 550)

Zon? Roscoe? Cirrus? Millennium JB Plus? EBS?

I think everything else is well covered.

Definitely both MTD's and the Thunderfunk, but I'd also love to hear the EBS and the Roscoe! :cool:

Bass Ale and Crown Royal. Mike. I love you man. However, since I'll only be there Friday, don't you think you should ship it ahead? ;)

I'll bring a Lakland Darryl Jones 4
a Musicman double humbucker Stingray

and Tom and I will hopefully have a special surprise "stack" for you all to check out.

and Tom and I will hopefully have a special surprise "stack" for you all to check out.

:D I only hope it doesn't distract us from playing everything else. :ninja:

Definitely both MTD's and the Thunderfunk, but I'd also love to hear the EBS and the Roscoe! :cool:Done.

I'll be there, looks more like Saturday at this point.
Jason (Vision) just PM'd me about it. So, Jason Satuday sometime??
I'll PM ya with my number and such and let ya know my time line for that day. But I will be there!


Saturday is perfect, and I'm free all day after 11:00am. So we can workout the time whenever.

I'll bring my redwood Cirrus and the Epifani 310UL...

I'll bring my redwood Cirrus and the Epifani 310UL...

Excellent! I was hoping you would say that. :D

With all this gear there, its gonna be like the Ohio NAMM show! :bassist:

With all this gear there, its gonna be like the Ohio NAMM show! :bassist:Better than that... only bass gear... none of the other "clutter". :D

Better than that... only bass gear... none of the other "clutter". :D

Well, there will be scotch...

Well, there will be scotch...That's not clutter!!!! :)

That's not clutter!!!! :)

True, dat! :D

OK..who's comin Friday then? Surely not just Tom, Ken and I. We may have to drink all the Scotch so there is none left Saturday!:D

OK..who's comin Friday then? Surely not just Tom, Ken and I. We may have to drink all the Scotch so there is none left Saturday!:DME, you dingbat! Well, ok, the heck with me, but how could you forget Marilyn #8????? :)

Besides, I'M bringing the GOOD scotch!! Trust me on this one. Seriously...

OK..who's comin Friday then? Surely not just Tom, Ken and I. We may have to drink all the Scotch so there is none left Saturday!:D
I am not positive yet. I'd like to aim for friday, but I MAY be going to a wedding that day. I should know soon.

You guys and your scotch. I'll take a nice black and tan over scotch any day. But who knows. I've never been exposed to "the good stuff."

ME, you dingbat! Well, ok, the heck with me, but how could you forget Marilyn #8????? :)

Besides, I'M bringing the GOOD scotch!! Trust me on this one. Seriously...


<hums the line from Big & Rich's-Save a Horse, Ride A Cowboy: "And I'll by the bar a double round of Crown, while everybodies gettin' down">

I'll/we'll still have fun even with out the good stuff!!
I may even bring the remainder of the Saki I got when I was in Japan (3/4 of a bottle left BTW!!:D). Talk about smooth.
My God, this sounds more like a drinking party than a TB hang, well, I guess it's kinda the same!!!!:hyper:

Sorry I may miss you Cheesy and Vic. I'm looking at sometime on Saturday afternoon as it stands right now. (and maybe crashing at Tom's if this goes like I think it may!!) How far are you from Tony Packo's Tom??!?!?!

I can see the pictures now posted up after the hang, man are they gonna be funny!!. A bunch of drunk-ass bass players around a lot of really expensive gear. Oh man, maybe I should re-think what I bring!!;)

I may even bring the remainder of the Saki I got when I was in Japan (3/4 of a bottle left BTW!!:D). Talk about smooth.Saki is good. :)

Sorry I may miss you Cheesy and Vic. I'm looking at sometime on Saturday afternoon as it stands right now.Well, my schedule is pretty open that weekend, so if I haven't worn out my welcome, I wouldn't mind hanging around to meet more people. It's up to Tom. Otherwise, I'd be fine with getting a room in a nearby hotel, as well.

I can see the pictures now posted up after the hang, man are they gonna be funny!!. A bunch of drunk-ass bass players around a lot of really expensive gear.That is a funny mental image. :D

Saki is good. :)

Otherwise, I'd be fine with getting a room in a nearby hotel, as well.


I thought of doing that same thing so I can hang on Friday as well. My work schedule is a bit in flux right now for Friday.

Well, washer done washin', so clothes go in dryer and I go in bed.

LATER!!!!!

OK..who's comin Friday then? Surely not just Tom, Ken and I. We may have to drink all the Scotch so there is none left Saturday!:D

Don't worry Kjung, maybe Dan1099 and I will be there. Can't let that scotch go to waste! I also Pm'd Malthumb and Steveksux.

You know, I was already pretty stoked about all of you guys coming down, but the longer this thread goes on, the more I think that I have definitely invited the right group of guys! ;)

In addition to scotch (and single barrel bourbon, and Crown Royal, and sipping tequilas, and vodka martini's), I always have a nice selection of beer and wine on hand (though somehow the wine seems wrong, unless we get some mixed company :D).

But, as fun as that is, I will do my best to ensure that those who do not partake at the same level will also have a good time and feel comfortable. After all, I'm going to be counting on you sober guys to keep Mike and I from trashing my place and gear! :p

And to reiterate, I have plenty of room for people to crash, and I strongly encourage this (and of course strongly discourage drinking and driving). :)

Tony Packo's is about 35 minutes from my house. :cool:

Tom.

You know, I was already pretty stoked about all of you guys coming down, but the longer this thread goes on, the more I think that I have definitely invited the right group of guys! ;)

In addition to scotch (and single barrel bourbon, and Crown Royal, and sipping tequilas, and vodka martini's), I always have a nice selection of beer and wine on hand (though somehow the wine seems wrong, unless we get some mixed company :D).

But, as fun as that is, I will do my best to ensure that those who do not partake at the same level will also have a good time and feel comfortable. After all, I'm going to be counting on you sober guys to keep Mike and I from trashing my place and gear! :p

And to reiterate, I have plenty of room for people to crash, and I strongly encourage this (and of course strongly discourage drinking and driving). :)

Tony Packo's is about 35 minutes from my house. :cool:

Tom.


And...there's a new Tony Packo's in Findlay (about 20 miles from me...but further from Tom). Definitely more convenient for anyone coming from the south or west though. It's right off the I-75.

Alright...my wife gave me the green light to go...

So I'll be bringing a Hoyt Custom 4 and my aguilar ag500...provided that Vic has room in the car for them. Anyone like Guinness?

Alright...my wife gave me the green light to go...

So I'll be bringing a Hoyt Custom 4 and my aguilar ag500...provided that Vic has room in the car for them. Anyone like Guinness?We'll make it work. Never seen/played a Hoyt, so gotta' do that.

. Anyone like Guinness?


YES!

YES!+1

Tom,
Wish I could deliver the resoration, looks like fun.
:bassist:

i'm a tentative (too much travelling this month). i live in royal oak, so maybe you detroiters can convince me not to drive separate. i know i don't need to bother with the classic 400 or the HT-112.

should i bother with my plwood P with reverend pickup? cirrus BXP? crest Pro 7200 with warwick quadruplet?

robb.

You know, I was already pretty stoked about all of you guys coming down, but the longer this thread goes on, the more I think that I have definitely invited the right group of guys! ;)

Or the wrong bunch!!!! Drunks, a bunch of crazy drunks!!:D

In addition to scotch (and single barrel bourbon, and Crown Royal, and sipping tequilas, and vodka martini's), I always have a nice selection of beer and wine on hand (though somehow the wine seems wrong, unless we get some mixed company :D).

What kind of "company" do you tend to keep Tom?!?!?!?:eyebrow:
Or should we call this "Tom's Brokeback Bass Borg GTG"?!?!?!

But, as fun as that is, I will do my best to ensure that those who do not partake at the same level will also have a good time and feel comfortable. After all, I'm going to be counting on you sober guys to keep Mike and I from trashing my place and gear! :p

See comment #1!!!:D

And to reiterate, I have plenty of room for people to crash, and I strongly encourage this (and of course strongly discourage drinking and driving). :)

Tony Packo's is about 35 minutes from my house. :cool:

Tom.

Or the wrong bunch!!!! Drunks, a bunch of crazy drunks!!:DWait, isn't that redundant with "bass players"? ;)

Gah!

I'm on vacation that weekend!


blast....you're probably a good distance away from indanapolis though.....



:bawl:

Gah!

I'm on vacation that weekend!


blast....you're probably a good distance away from indanapolis though.....



:bawl:Not as far as where I'm coming from. :)

Problem is I've already booked hotels in Indianapolis.

I'll check mapquest later, me and my girl may try and swing by

Hey Tom! I should be able to make it Friday. Don't have much different to offer. My LDS 2x15;2x6 maybe. Or my new Reverend 5er. My upright with full circle.....

What kind of "company" do you tend to keep Tom?!?!?!?:eyebrow:
Or should we call this "Tom's Brokeback Bass Borg GTG"?!?!?!

Whoa, cowboy! I'm talking ladies, here! Not that I could do anything about it anyway, what with being very happily married and all! :smug: I mean, come on, think of what my wife puts up with? I'm not screwing up this deal! :D

Hey Tom! I should be able to make it Friday. Don't have much different to offer. My LDS 2x15;2x6 maybe. Or my new Reverend 5er. My upright with full circle.....

Ooh, I'd be most interested in all three of those! I've never played a Reverend (though I do like their looks/features) and that LDS 2x15 is just plain FUN! :bassist::bassist::bassist:

Tom,
Wish I could deliver the resoration, looks like fun.
:bassist:

It sounds like you might be too hard at work making sure that the Curbow gets (back) to the party on time! ;) Thanks again, Doug! :)

Tom.

Attention all you Columbus-based TBers, make sure to drop me a line or post here as to when/if you are coming up. I know that there are a couple of you coming up to the GTG, and you may as well carpool!

Tom.

This sounds like a pretty big ordeal. I'm in Oregon, and my girlfriend lives in Tiffin, so that's RIGHT on my way down there. I don't have any interesting gear to bring, but if it's okay I wouldn't mind stopping by and seeing all awesome gear. Anyone like Heineken?

This sounds like a pretty big ordeal. I'm in Oregon, and my girlfriend lives in Tiffin, so that's RIGHT on my way down there. I don't have any interesting gear to bring, but if it's okay I wouldn't mind stopping by and seeing all awesome gear. Anyone like Heineken?

Sounds like a plan! Glad you can make it! :)

Whoa, cowboy! I'm talking ladies, here! Not that I could do anything about it anyway, what with being very happily married and all! :smug: I mean, come on, think of what my wife puts up with? I'm not screwing up this deal! :D

Yeah, well, you do have a point.

Not that if someone is "like that" that I would care. I'm not gonna sleep with them!!!;)

This is getting a little OT, umm, yeah bass gear!!!!!!!!!!!!

After all, I'm going to be counting on you sober guys to keep Mike and I from trashing my place and gear! :p


Tony Packo's is about 35 minutes from my house. :cool:

Tom.

So who's gonna be the sober ones? :p I may have to get down there to take pics.

Forgive my ignorance, but what is Tony Packo's?

So who's gonna be the sober ones? :p I may have to get down there to take pics.

Forgive my ignorance, but what is Tony Packo's?

I tell you, NOBODY remembers M*A*S*H anymore....
www.tonypackos.com
Words can't really describe it...

OK, got it. I remember the reference, but didn't remember the name. I loved M*A*S*H

I tell you, NOBODY remembers M*A*S*H anymore....
www.tonypackos.com
Words can't really describe it...


Ha!! been ther a number of times as a kid, need to go again!

Hey Matrok, I know it's not all tube, but me Reverend came to life after I got my BBE Bmax tube preamp.

This sounds like a pretty big ordeal. I'm in Oregon, and my girlfriend lives in Tiffin, so that's RIGHT on my way down there. I don't have any interesting gear to bring, but if it's okay I wouldn't mind stopping by and seeing all awesome gear. Anyone like Heineken?

Tell her to watch out for those Tiffin cops. They're pricks! :D

Ooh, I'd be most interested in all three of those! I've never played a Reverend (though I do like their looks/features) and that LDS 2x15 is just plain FUN! :bassist::bassist::bassist:

Tom...you will LOVE the Reverend. Fabulous basses for the price.

Tell her to watch out for those Tiffin cops. They're pricks! :D

And if you do get caught with your pants down (or any other offense), DO NOT mention Sir Cheeze's name.

You must trust me on this one :D

Hahaha, my old band played down ther plenty of times, and there was trouble to be had. For the most part we managed to stear clear of Mr. John Q. Law. Except for a few violations, which wasn't fun, even though it didn't have to do with me.

Hey cheezewiz, I think I've seen you guys play at The Pioneer Island Party last year... my girlfriend was the one going WOOHOO the whole time. She knows one of the guys in the band. You guys are pretty popular around the Tiffin area I hear.

Hey cheezewiz, I think I've seen you guys play at The Pioneer Island Party last year... my girlfriend was the one going WOOHOO the whole time. She knows one of the guys in the band. You guys are pretty popular around the Tiffin area I hear.

Heh, Pat just joined that band last week, I've seen them in the pre-cheeze era, and they are indeed good.

PS, does your woman ever go to madison street tavern? We were QUITE regular there for a good while...bands name is 421.

Hey cheezewiz, I think I've seen you guys play at The Pioneer Island Party last year... my girlfriend was the one going WOOHOO the whole time. She knows one of the guys in the band. You guys are pretty popular around the Tiffin area I hear.


Yep..thats my band....but I'm new...just joined a few weeks ago. I was playing with a harder rock band called Who Cares prior to that.
Maybe I know your girlfriend? PM me your band info..maybe I've seen you!

Looks like I'm about 90% sure i'm coming for friday night. Me and Burk are thinking about carpooling, let me know if anyone else in the Detroit area want's to hitch a ride.

Looks like I'm about 90% sure i'm coming for friday night. Me and Burk are thinking about carpooling, let me know if anyone else in the Detroit area want's to hitch a ride.

Cool! James (Malthumb) is a possible, then will have car full of Alembics!:D

Heh, Pat just joined that band last week, I've seen them in the pre-cheeze era, and they are indeed good.

PS, does your woman ever go to madison street tavern? We were QUITE regular there for a good while...bands name is 421.

I would imagine their like a big controversy, in between the the pre-cheese 421 and the "new" 421, you know a bit like pre and post Cliff Burton Metalica!:D

Cool! James (Malthumb) is a possible, then will have car full of Alembics!:D

Sweet! :)

I would imagine their like a big controversy, in between the the pre-cheese 421 and the "new" 421, you know a bit like pre and post Cliff Burton Metalica!:D


But, 421 is TIM'S band! Rusty Vinyl is my new band. ;)

But, 421 is TIM'S band! Rusty Vinyl is my new band. ;)

Sorry Pat, The thriving NW Ohio speed metal scene is hard to follow! By the way I just bought one of Tim's Basses, should I get it Autographed? More about that later.

Cool! James (Malthumb) is a possible, then will have car full of Alembics!:D


Man, you guys are going Friday!!!!

I'll be there Saturday and miis ya'll. (not like I don't see you around town anyway!!)

Man, you guys are going Friday!!!!

I'll be there Saturday and miis ya'll. (not like I don't see you around town anyway!!)

Lately I've been seein you so much I was wondering if you weren't stalking me!:p

Jeez. If you are barely south of the turnpike, I go by your place twice a week. I run the turnpike going to and from PA and upstate NY every week. :hmm:

Jeez. If you are barely south of the turnpike, I go by your place twice a week. I run the turnpike going to and from PA and upstate NY every week. :hmm:

You can see my house, if you know where to look! I am right along the Sandusky River.

Tom.

Just curious, but does anyone who's coming own an EH POG? I am considering other "octave up" alternatives to my Akai UniBass (which I like, but which can sound too "digital" or "fake" at times). I'd love to give one a whirl!

Thanks, Tom.

Just curious, but does anyone who's coming own an EH POG? I am considering other "octave up" alternatives to my Akai UniBass (which I like, but which can sound too "digital" or "fake" at times). I'd love to give one a whirl!

Thanks, Tom.


Tom..I ALMOST bought one a little while back when I was still doing the trio with a singer gig. I thought they'd be great to fill out rhythm guitar/organ sounds, especially during leads. I've heard NOTHING but good about them. Turns out, leaving that band, I didn't need one!

Okay, as long as I have started 'calling out' equipment, does anyone have anything close to the following (and if so, would you be willing to bring it!):

Aguilar DB 750
Any Genz Benz head
Any Nordstrand bass
Any Dingwall bass
Any Stambaugh bass
Any Valenti bass

There are some other items that I know are coming (Thunderfunk 550(B), EBS 350, Schroeder 1210, etc.), so I'm not calling them out, but I am looking forward to playing through them!

Tom.

I don't have any of the above, but I have a Warrior Signature 4 neck-through. I think I can make it Saturday. Still too many variables to know for sure.

Here is my Warrior:http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2705048&postcount=1

I don't have any of the above, but I have a Warrior Signature 4 neck-through. I think I can make it Saturday. Still too many variables to know for sure.

Here is my Warrior:http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2705048&postcount=1

That's a beauty! I've never played a Warrior, but I sure would like to! :)

Friday for sure where I intend to impress all with my (soda) drinking prowess and recent infatuation with late model MIA Fender mongrels. Don't you guys try to corrupt me with all this high end stuff (except for maybe the Bergs). :D

Probably Saturday too because I don't see how anyone can take in more than a fraction of this in one night -- even if they're sober! Looking forward to meeting as many TB'ers as possible, as well as learning and listening.

tjoTIM - I will join you with the soda idea! Mt. Dew is my drug of choice. I can also bring my 2001 Fender American Standard Jazz (Natural Ash/Maple) if you'd like. I know it will be odd man out, but it is one of the good ones, so it will hold its own.

tjoTIM - I will join you with the soda idea! Mt. Dew is my drug of choice. I can also bring my 2001 Fender American Standard Jazz (Natural Ash/Maple) if you'd like. I know it will be odd man out, but it is one of the good ones, so it will hold its own.

Mt. Dew - check.

Excellent American Fenders - check. :smug:

Trust me, with my old Lotus and modded DeArmond, there ain't no "odd man out!" :p And yes, I love both of those basses! :D

That's good to know, because I checked out about 3 dozen Jazz basses before I found this one. It can bring it!

Sounds like it's going to be a mess....But a good one! So I'm bringing my LDS 2x15/2x6...My Reverend 5er..my Knilling upright with full circle.....How about my rack with BBE BmaxT and a Crest CA6? Or a Geddy Lee with a J-retro? How about a Dean 8-string?

a Geddy Lee with a J-retro?I would personally LOVE to check this one out...

I would personally LOVE to check this one out...
+1

Sounds like it's going to be a mess....But a good one! So I'm bringing my LDS 2x15/2x6...My Reverend 5er..my Knilling upright with full circle.....How about my rack with BBE BmaxT and a Crest CA6? Or a Geddy Lee with a J-retro? How about a Dean 8-string?

Oh man, you guys are making it very hard on me. What day are you coming? I'd love to try a Geddy.

How about a Dean 8-string?

I've always wanted to play one of these. This would be very cool to check out!

Tom.

any intense interest in:

a peavey cirrus BXP (a sample from the OE manufacturer)

a plywood P clone with reverend pickup

a rack with a warwick quadruplet and crest pro 7200

that's about all i can bring that won't already be there. and i'm fine showing up empty handed. i'm not sure which day i'd be coming -- most of the detroiters i haven't met yet are planning on friday, but saturday is easier for me.

robb.

I'm planning on Friday. What time do you think it'll get started Tom? Earliest I could be there would be 8ish. On a side note..single malt scotch...had it once. Played a gig with my dads polka band in FL. Trumpet player bought me a shot on the rocks. I know it was top shelf, don't remember the brand. I do remember thinking..."I could get very used to this"...Glen Livet maybe????

I'm planning on Friday. What time do you think it'll get started Tom? Earliest I could be there would be 8ish.

We should be going by then, but you won't miss much (mostly just moving gear around and setting up).

Tom.

i'm not sure which day i'd be coming -- most of the detroiters i haven't met yet are planning on friday, but saturday is easier for me.

robb.

I'll be going there on Saturday, I think Mike is going Saturday also. I'd love to check out the Cirrus BXP!

Man, I wish I was still living in Illinois. This would be the perfect setting to put my new setup though its paces, and Il is A LOT closer that Az!!!! :hmm:

In the past month, I've gotten a Schroeder Mini 12+ (I live in an apartment and don't gig at the moment), a Dingwall Afterburner 6, and my TFB550-B just landed yesterday! I've only had about 20 minutes to play it, but I'll just say that standing in front of that amp/cab setup while working that Dingwall B string was somewhat like those old commercials where the guy is sitting in an armchair listening to his stereo, looking like he was in a gale.... :hyper:

I guess you guys won't really be missing anything though with Vic bringing his TF. Hey, Vic, did your wife ever live in northern Illinois? I used to know a girl over there who became a vet, then moved further south in Il. I actually used to live right down the road from where Dave cranks out those T-funks.

I guess you guys won't really be missing anything though with Vic bringing his TF. Hey, Vic, did your wife ever live in northern Illinois? I used to know a girl over there who became a vet, then moved further south in Il. I actually used to live right down the road from where Dave cranks out those T-funks.Yeah, she's originally from just north of Princeton, IL. PM me for more if you want.

To any of you in the metro Detroit area, my Reverend's and I will be performing with Barbara Payton at Dino's in Ferndale tomorrow (Thursday) night. Dino's is on the east side of Woodward, 1/2 block south of 9 mile. We'll also be there the third Thursday of every month and Memphis Smoke on March 3.

I now return you to the regualrly scheduled thread.

wow. that like next door to where i'm playing tonite (club bart). wanna show up? what time are you playing tomorrow nite?

robb.

wow. that like next door to where i'm playing tonite (club bart). wanna show up? what time are you playing tomorrow nite?

robb.

I'll see if I can make it. What time are you on? I'm on at 9:30. Classic rock and blues. No clue on cover.

OK< I'm shooting for Friday. Hey Tom, you'lll need to PM with your address...
What I'm bringing:
Dean 8 string
Reverend 5er
LDS 2x15/2x6
Geddy Jazz with j-retro, plus a new black pearloid pickguard.. SMOKIN!!!!
Knilling upright with full circle

sheesh, all that's left is my old Rick 4001 with a toaster in the neck!
Oh yeah, can't forget my beloved ASAT!

I'm seriously gonna' have a heart attack with all this ultra-cool gear to check out. Wow.

BTW, my current list is:

MTD 535 x 2 (chambered and solid for A/B)
Roscoe LG-3005
ThunderFunk TFB550-B
EBS HD350
Roland Bass Cube 100

I think Josh will be bringing his new Hoyt, but not sure what else.

I think that's everything I've been asked to bring.

I was thinking we should aggregate a list of ALL the gear COMING to Bowlus'. I think it's gonna' end up being an damn 'spectible pile of seriously cool stuff...

I was thinking we should aggregate a list of ALL the gear COMING to Bowlus'. I think it's gonna' end up being an damn 'spectible pile of seriously cool stuff...

That'd be cool, but a HUGE undertaking! Maybe even a list of who'll be there and what day too?

That'd be cool, but a HUGE undertaking! Maybe even a list of who'll be there and what day too?Agreed. I may try, but I'd only have the thread to use as source, and I bet that's not a complete list.

Maybe have a signup sheet at Tom's? I know it sounds super nerdy, but I do think it'd be a super cool tag on the thread.

Okay, here is a list of what I have that will be here (some is out on loan or in the shop), combined with what I know others are bringing. If you are bringing something that is not on here, PM me and I will edit this post (which should hopefully cut down on the wasted bandwidth we would have if we all posted replies to this post).

The Master List!

Amps:

Acoustic Image Focus III (mike's)
Aguilar AG500 (jmb7183's)
Aguilar DB 359
Aguillar DB 750 (I couldn't resist! ;) )
AMP BH420 (Vision's)
Ashdown Labs AL-MK500
EA iAMP 350
EA iAMP 500
EA iAMP 800
EBS HD350 (Vic's)
Eden VT-300A
Hughes & Kettner BassBase 600
Mesa Booge Basis M-2000
Mesa Boogie Walkabout
Music Man HD-500
Peavey Classic 400
Sadowsky SA200
Thunderfunk TFB 550 (Ken's)
Thunderfunk TFB 550(B) (Vic's)
Trace Elliot Hexa Valve
Trace Elliot Quatra Valve
Trace Elliot V8
Trace Elliot VA400
Traynor TS 200
Traynor YBA200
Tube Works RT-2100-ES
Walter Woods Ultra

Preamps:

Aguilar DB 659
Aguilar DB 680
Alembic F-1X
Alembic SF-2
Ashdown EVO II RPM-1
Avalon U5 (see also "Direct Boxes")
Bergantino line driver (prototype)
Demeter HBP-1
Demeter VTBP-201s
EBS MicroBass II
Eden Navigator
Epifani Quest II
Fender TBP-1
Hughes & Kettner Fortress
Kern IP-777
Peavey Bass-Fex
Peavey TMP-1
PreSonus Eureka
Raven Labs MDB-1
Raven Labs PMB II
Read Purity
SansAmp PSA-1 (Tim O's)
Skjold Pro Sound prototype tube preamp (Proto #2)
Skjold Pro Sound prototype tube preamp (latest iteration)
Stewart UDP-1a
Summit Audio TD-100 (see also "Direct Boxes")
The Low End True Voice (table top)
Trace Elliot GP12 SMX
Trace Elliot GP12 XV

Power Amps:

Aguilar DB 728
Crest CA9 (three)
Demeter VTHF-300M
Mesa Boogie Strategy 400
QSC PLX 3002
Stewart World 2.1
Trace Elliot VR350

Cabs:

Accugroove Mini Whappo
Accugroove Tri 208
Accugroove Whappo, Jr.
ACME Low B-2 II (two)
Azola Super Wizzy 2x12 (two)
Bag End S12-D
Bag End S12X-C
Bag End S12E-C (with ELF M2 Processor)
Bag End S12E-D (with ELF M2 Processor)
Bag End S18E-C (with ELF M2 Processor; two)
Bergantino custom 1x15 sub's (two, in HT322 boxes)
Bergantino EX112
Bergantino HT112 (two)
Bergantino HT115 (two)
Bergantino HT210
Bergantino HT210S (4 ohm; Ken's)
Bergantino HT310 (two)
Bergantino IP112
Bergantino IP212
Bergantino IP310
Bergantino IP322 (the only one in existence!)
Bergantino NV215
Bergantino NV610
EA CxL-110
EA CxL-112 (two)
EA CX-310
EA NL-210 (three; one 4 ohm)
EA VL-108 (two)
EA VL-110 (four)
EA VL-208 (five, one 4 ohm)
EA VL-210 (two)
EA Wizzy (two)
Epifani T-110UL (two)
Epifani T-112 (two)
Epifani UL112 (hopefully two; Mike's)
Epifani UL310 (Vision's)
Epifani UL410 (Ken's)
Glockenklang Duo
Glockenklang Duo Wedge
Glockenklang Space Deluxe
Hevos Midget
Low Down Sound 3-way neo 1x8
Low Down Sound 3-way neo 3x8 (two; one is Ken's)
Low Down Sound 2x15/2x6 (Chris')
Low Down Sound neo 2x10 (Steve's)
Low Down Sound neo 2x12 (Mike's)
Mesa Boogie Diesel 4x10, “Deep” version
Mesa Boogie Diesel Powerhouse Jr. (1x12, 4x8)
Music Man HD-212 (two)
Patterson Audio 2x8's (two, 2-way w/ titanium tweeters)
Peavey 1820
Raezer's Edge Bass 10 (RIP, Rich)
Sadowsky SA210
Sadowsky SA410 (two on Friday night, Pat's)
Schroeder 1210 (Ken's)
Trace Elliot 4052H (4x5 "Bright Box")
Traynor TS 98 (9x8)

Combos:

Ampeg VT-60 (guitar amp)
Fender RAD Bass
Phil Jones Briefcase
Roland Bass Cube 100 (Vic's)
SWR Baby Blue
SWR Baby Blue II
Trace Elliot Valve Twin Combo (1x15)

Electric Basses:

Alembic Series I (James')
Rob Allen MB2 fretless 5 (Ken')
Carvin 6 (G's)
Celinder J-Update 5 (Ken's)
Curbow American Petite 5
DeArmond Pilot 5 Deluxe (w/ upgraded electronics)
Dean 8-string (Chris')
Epiphone EA-260 semi-hollobody shortscale
Fender Jazz (1973)
Fender Jazz with flats (Tim O's)
Fender Geddy Lee Jazz (w/ J-Retro; Chris')
Fender Geddy Lee Jazz (Steve's, formerly Tim's)
Fender Marcu Miller Jazz (Dan's)
Fodera Emperor Deluxe 5
Fodera Matt Garrison 5 (Mike's)
G&L ASAT (Chris')
Gibson Explorer
Gibson Thunderbird IV
Gretsch Broadkaster
Hanewinckel Ceres Artist (James')
Hoyt Custom 4 (jmb7183's)
Jerzy Drozd Excelleny V
Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 4 (two on Friday night; one is Pat's)
Lotus 4-string (my first bass!)
Marchlewski 5 (James')
MTD 435
MTD 535 (Vic's)
MTD Custom 535 - chambered prototype (two; Marilyn #3 and Vic's Marilyn #8)
Music Man Stingray (Pat's; double humbucker)
Peavey Cirrus 5 (Vision's)
Read Model-J
Reverend Rumblefish (Chris')
Rickenbacker 4001 (Chris')
Ritter Roya 5 (NAMM 2005 bass)
Roscoe LG-3005 (Vic's)
Sadowsky 25th Anniversary 24-fret 5-string
Sadowsky MV5 NYC (Steve's)
Skjold Custom 5
Skjold Exotic Custom 4
Skjold Stage 4
Tobias (pre-Gibson) Basic 5, # 766 - Jimmy Haslip model
Tobias (post-Gibson, Burbank) Basic 5, # 1353
Tobias (pre-Gibson) Classic 5, # 601
Warwick Corvette Std. Fretless 4

Acoustic Bass Guitar:

Epiphone El Capitan
Tacoma Thunderchief CBM15CE4 (mahogany top)
Tacoma Thunderchief (Dan's)

Upright Bass:

BSX Allegro 5 (Mike's)
Kay C-1, with Barbera Bridge Transducer pickup
Knilling upright with full circle (Chris')

Direct Boxes:

Aguilar DB 900
Avalon U5 (see also "Preamps")
Demeter VTBP-2B
Groove Tubes PDI
Raven Labs MDB-1 (see also "Preamps")
Raven Labs PMB II (see also "Preamps")
Summit Audio TD-100 (see also "Preamps")

Effects:

Akai Deep Impact
Akai UniBass
AnalogMan Clone Chorus (with deep option)
Bag End ELF M2 Processor
Carl Martin Heavy Drive Distortion
Chandler Tube Drive (rackmount)
Danelectro Daddy-O
Danelectro Milkshake Chorus
Demeter Compulator
Demeter FOD-1
Digitech Bass Synth Wah
EH Big Muff Pi
EH Q-tron
EH White Finger compressor
Fulltone Bass-Drive
MXR Phase 90 (G's)
MXR Phase 100
Peavey Tube Sweetener
PreSonus ACP-22+
Raven Labs True Blue EQ
Tube Works Blue Tube (rackmount)
Tube Works Tube Driver (rackmount)

Misc.:

Boss TU-2
Kart-a-Bag Tri-Kart 800
Korg DT-7
Korg Triton Rack
Mesa Boogie SUS-4 Racks (two 4-space, one deep 8-space, one regular 8-space)
Revolution Solo upright bass pickup
Roland PK-5 MIDI pedals
Shure ULXS14 Wireless
X-Wire Wireless

I believe the list to be complete at this point, so please let me know of any corrections/additions/subtractions. I'll be sure to add anything else I manage to "assimilate" between now and the GTG. :D

Tom.

Okay, here is a list of what I have that will be here (some is out on loan or in the shop), combined with what I know others are bringing. If you are bringing something that is not on here, PM me and I will edit this post (which should hopefully cut down on the wasted bandwidth we would have if we all posted replies to this post).

The Master List!
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How many days do we have? :)

Okay, here is a list of what I have that will be here (some is out on loan or in the shop), combined with what I know others are bringing. If you are bringing something that is not on here, PM me and I will edit this post (which should hopefully cut down on the wasted bandwidth we would have if we all posted replies to this post).

The Master List!



Add my gear!!!

Fodera Matt Garrison 5
BSX Allegro 5 EUB
Acoustic Image Focus 1 (series 3)
Epifani UL112 (if they arrive before Friday)
LDS UL 212 (WHICH MAY BE FOR SALE!!!!)


OOPS!!!!! PM sent!!

I've been sorta silent on this one, 'cept for trading pms with Burk.

Right now it looks like about a 70 percent chance I can make it on Friday. Saturday is definitely out, but Friday may work. If I do make it, I'll bring these three, unless somebody specifically wants to see something different.....

Alembic Series I
http://show.imagehosting.us/show/1157818/32274/user_32274/T0_32274_1157818.jpg

Marchlewski
http://show.imagehosting.us/show/1157879/32274/user_32274/T0_32274_1157879.jpg


Hanewinckel Ceres Artist
http://show.imagehosting.us/show/1181420/32274/user_32274/T0_32274_1181420.jpg

Tom,

If you can pm me with directions.

Peace,

James

Okay, James, now you really gotta come! Your august company and your fine Alembic were reasons enough, but now that you've dropped that Marchlewski on me, I am really going to flip out if you're not there on Friday! :D

Anyone wanna loan me some change for a plane ticket to Fremont? :bawl:

This sounds like it's going to be one hell of a GTG. Have fun guys! :D

I just got back from catching Incgnito at the Majestic, Great show. Anyway, It looks like James and I are going to try to make it Friday. I know I'll miss Mikebass, but I wouldn't want to show him up and I've heard him a couple of thousand times so I know all his licks anyway!:D Dan1099 was talking about coming with us. I'll bring the Lowly Sadowsky MV5 NYC and a Geddy Lee that I haven't received yet which was owned by a famous rock star with a Gateway carpet covered SVT Cab! I may bring my LDS 210 Neo too.

I look forward to seeing you guys on Friday.

Better than that... only bass gear... none of the other "clutter". :D

Actually, after assessing the situation last night, there is in fact a staggering amount of "clutter!" :eek:

Life with two kids under the age of 5 will do that to you. Plus, I am a major pack rat (surprise!).

any intense interest in:

a peavey cirrus BXP (a sample from the OE manufacturer)

a plywood P clone with reverend pickup

a rack with a warwick quadruplet and crest pro 7200



All of the above would be welcome, but I would be especially interested in the Quadruplet and the Crest. :)

Okay, I think I have the Master Gear List in order. Please double check the list and let me know (via PM) if I need to make any changes.

Tom.

Actually, after assessing the situation last night, there is in fact a staggering amount of "clutter!" :eek:

Life with two kids under the age of 5 will do that to you. Plus, I am a major pack rat (surprise!).

Looks amazing. I'll also be bringing my Rob Allen MB2 fretless 5 and my 'original' Thunderfunk550 for comparison with Vic's new (b) model.

Definitely coming down Friday, with my Tacoma and my Marcus Miller. I can bring my BBE BMax-T down too, if anyone is interested in checking it out. But with that list of preamps, it's really not necessary unless someone wants to check it out specifically.

Burk- I'm still cool with carpooling down there if you want. I can stay as late as you feel like, but I'd rather not crash down there. Just something about the allure of my own bed, you know? I'll PM you my number and details.

That gear list is just amazing...I'll be there Saturday!

i gotta back out. my brother is coming into town, and i can't find any time. but this means we'll also have to put together some sort of metro detroit gathering, and Tom can bring all his gear up here.

too bad, because i wanted to play the marchlewski and the IP cabs.

robb.

i gotta back out. my brother is coming into town, and i can't find any time. but this means we'll also have to put together some sort of metro detroit gathering, and Tom can bring all his gear up here.

Bummer! :hmm:

But I gotta tell you, I don't own a tractor-trailer rig, so I don't think that I'd be able to bring all my gear up there! :p

Sorry you can't make it. I hope you and your brother have a nice visit!

Tom.

man,

cant the borg fly out to NYC? :p

Man..this is gonna be great! My Stingray HH arrived today. You botique guys are gonna be shocked at how good this production bass sounds! My Sadowsky SA410 should be here tomorrow or Wed, definitely in time for the get together. I hope Tom warned his neighbors!

I just got back from catching Incgnito at the Majestic, Great show. ......

COULD I BE MORE JEALOUS?!?!?!?

Man..this is gonna be great! My Stingray HH arrived today. You botique guys are gonna be shocked at how good this production bass sounds! My Sadowsky SA410 should be here tomorrow or Wed, definitely in time for the get together. I hope Tom warned his neighbors!

Today, on a holiday? Fuggers punked me out on delivering my guitar today for that reason!

Today, on a holiday? Fuggers punked me out on delivering my guitar today for that reason!No, it got delivered. I'll let you know when I'm done widdit... ;)

Okay, we're in the home stretch, so I thought I would throw out a couple of disclosures and ground rules.

1.) My house is not neat. I've tried to make this point in many subtle ways, but I'm just going to come out and say it. The house is messy. There are kids' toys in every room. Our furniture, by and large, is as old and out of date as the carpet in the basement, but with out the "gitch" factor. :hmm: Our thoughts are that little kids are tough on furniture (and carpet!), so we are still getting by with a lot of our "college furniture" until the kids are old enough to treat things with respect (does that every happen?). Same goes for why there's nothing cool/fancy haning on the walls. Needless to say, they are not allowed in "Daddy's room" in the basement. :p

2.) You are all my invited guests, and I want you to be at home. Everyone is welcome to crash, and if I don't have a bed or a couch free, I have numerous (nice!) inflatable air mattresses (and a really fast pump).

3.) We have a good number of cars coming, so to the extent possible, try to park in my driveway. With intelligent space management, we can fit a lot of cars there. When that fills up, I have room along my front yard and the street. If that fills up, please check with me before parking in/near a neighbor's yard. Most of them are very cool, but one or two are not so keen on such things.

4.) The longer you stay, the happier I will be (see #2, above). This is my weekend to hang with my buds and have a blast playing through some killer gear. I would like to go get my kids around dinner time on Sunday, but up until then, I'd love your company! :)

5.) I encourage the consumption of adult beverages for those who are inclined to do so. In fact, I will be supplying a good bit of it for y'all! But, please do not continue to play "the good stuff" after you reach a certain point (which should be obvious). If you absolutely must play beyond the point of reasonable sobriety, we'll break out the Wish Bass and the Behringer combo for ya! :p This rule applies to me as well, so I officially give anyone who is more sober than I (at the time) the authority to yell "Wish Bass!", at which point, I will cease and desist. :hiding:

6.) If you've got some original music on CD, please bring it. I'd love to give it a listen! :)

7.) Speaking of which, we all know that at some point we're probably going to crank up some music, so if you have anything exceptional, feel free to bring it as well. I can do CD's, SACD's, DVD-Audio, etc.

8.) Be prepared for Spinal Tap at some point. Maybe even some Monty Python! :p

9.) There is a no smoking rule at Chez Bowlus, though we do have the great outdoors on hand for just such emergencies. Please dispose of your own butts, though. Oh, but cigars are quite welcome, but of course must be enjoyed outside. :smug:

10.) And the catch-all, rule, if you wouldn't want to take in on a carry-on and go through airport security :eek:, please don't bring it to my house (with the notable exception of anything alcoholic).

11.) I reserve the right to add/delete/modify rules at my sole discretion. :D

If you have not confirmed with me vial PM or e-mail, please do. Also, if you need directions, contact me privately.

I am looking forward to seeing you all soon! :)

Tom.

Sounds good!

Pat said something about coming early to help set up, let me know if you need an extra hand...I can probably get there as early as needed.

I don't have much of any gear that would be of any interest, so I can't contribute much in that department. I could probably lug the 810e over if you'd like to do an actual head to head with the NV-610 though.

This just sounds too good to be true. Tap, Python, awesome gear, great drinks, a pack of friendly and gear crazed bass players in the middle of the biggest bass wonderland in the history of the world...

This party goes PAST "11"... ;)

I will be bringing my Nikon D70 to capture the Friday festivities!

I will be bringing my Nikon D70 to capture the Friday festivities!


Ditto on me for Satuday.
D70 will also be in hand!!!
And portable CD burner so I can burn disc's for whomever would like.

Surely somebody will bring a portable interface and a laptop to catch some impromptu jam sessions? How many DI's can your laptop handle?

My PC has CD/DVD burner, so that might be another route. Also, I plan on taking some video on my MiniDV cam.

Tom.

I've got an EA CXL210 cabinet, and I didn't see one of those in the list. Is it necessary to bring it? Anyone interested?

I've got an EA CXL210 cabinet, and I didn't see one of those in the list. Is it necessary to bring it? Anyone interested?

My CxL-210 is currently at my guitar player's house, so if anyone wants to do the EA 2x10 comparison.

Tom.

I just ordered three new sets of powertubes (matched octets of JJ KT-88's, Electro Harmonix KT-88EH, and Valve Art KT-88) and some more preamp tubes, so depending how time and interest allow, we may be able to do some "tube rolling" as well. :cool:

Today, on a holiday? Fuggers punked me out on delivering my guitar today for that reason!


Dunno about Fed Ex, DHL, and the USPS, but UPS delivered yesterday.

Dunno about Fed Ex, DHL, and the USPS, but UPS delivered yesterday.

Yup, I picked up a couple of little toys yesterday. :D Couple more today, too! And two or so set to come in tomorrow! Then there are the Thursday and Friday shipments...

Hey, I'm trying to be as well stocked as possible for y'all! ;)

I'm still only 90% for Sat. But, I'll bring my lowly passive Carvin 6 and an MXR 90 (can't believe it wasn't on the list already).

I'm still only 90% for Sat. But, I'll bring my lowly passive Carvin 6 and an MXR 90 (can't believe it wasn't on the list already).

It'll be fun to compare the MXR 90 to the 100! And I've heard good things about that Carvin! :)

TOM, Malthumb (James) , Me and Dan1099 are leaving Detroit about 4:00. So when you see a big Hummer pull up in your driveway pull the medium rare fillets off the grill and lets get down! I trust you Pm'd James with directions.

TOM, Malthumb (James) , Me and Dan1099 are leaving Detroit about 4:00. So when you see a big Hummer pull up in your driveway pull the medium rare fillets off the grill and lets get down! I trust you Pm'd James with directions.

That's on Saturday, right? I'll have the dogs, er, I mean fillets ready! Then again, I may just offer you an adult beverage an order a pizza. ;)

That's on Saturday, right? I'll have the dogs, er, I mean fillets ready! Then again, I may just offer you an adult beverage an order a pizza. ;)

Nope it's friday, save the dogs for the Saturday night crowd!:D

TOM, Malthumb (James) , Me and Dan1099 are leaving Detroit about 4:00. So when you see a big Hummer pull up in your driveway pull the medium rare fillets off the grill and lets get down! I trust you Pm'd James with directions.

Actually, it's only a little Hummer. It's an H3. Now, if you want me to get an H1........


And Tom, medium rare works for me too. ;) And be so kind as to put an Auslese on ice.

Peace,

James

Medium Rare is my thing, too, so at least you'll only have to pull steaks off once. ;)

Medium Rare is my thing, too, so at least you'll only have to pull steaks off once. ;)

Dudes, think pizza and maybe wings (just wash those hands good afterwards!). :p

I've got a great local German butcher (hey, it's Zinzinnati) who makes outstanding Brats and Metts. I could maybe be persuaded to bring some of those along. Cook them in a nice pilsner with onions and butter, then grill them . . . mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

I've got a great local German butcher (hey, it's Zinzinnati) who makes outstanding Brats and Metts. I could maybe be persuaded to bring some of those along. Cook them in a nice pilsner with onions and butter, then grill them . . . mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Oh, man, that would be great!

Actually, I'll have some decent grub, but pretty much anything from a German butcher in Cincy is going to be worth bringing (I'd be happy to reimburse you).

Tom.

German butcher in Cincy is going to be worth bringing

I could also throw in a couple of cans of Cincy style chili. What a treat!

I could also throw in a couple of cans of Cincy style chili. What a treat!

Now that's what I'm talking about! :D

Oh, man, that would be great!+1!

Man..I JUST went back on a diet this week too. Oh well...brats ain't got carbs! :)

Man..I JUST went back on a diet this week too. Oh well...brats ain't got carbs! :)

Same here....bastids ;)

One day never killed anyone though!

man guys...can I even begin to tell you all how much I'm looking forward to this gtg? jeez...

man guys...can I even begin to tell you all how much I'm looking forward to this gtg? jeez...Oh, Josh, I forgot to tell you, my car filled up with Tribbles, so you gotta' walk. I'll stop by to pick up the Hoyt, tho...

A little OT, BUT!!!!
Got a myspace account.
Check out my friends Tarney and Emily. They can't make it BTW!!!
And also to see what I look like (but no goatee and coyboy hat!!)

www.myspace.com/mikefredericks

....also to see what I look like (but no goatee and coyboy hat!!)AAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! MY EEEEEYES!!!!!

;) :hiding:

AAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! MY EEEEEYES!!!!!

;) :hiding:


I'm sorry Vic, did you say something??!?!

(BTW dude, I need more friends!! Hit me with the hook up!!)

Check out my friends Tarney and Emily. They can't make it BTW!!!

That's okay, it'll still be cool to hang with Alyssa, even if we get you in the bargain! :eek: :p

My myspace account is really pathetic, but I've added you to my friends, despite this fact. :D

That's okay, it'll still be cool to hang with Alyssa, even if we get you in the bargain! :eek: :p

My myspace account is really pathetic, but I've added you to my friends, despite this fact. :D


Man, mine is a work in progress!
I just have a few "choice" hot chicks as friends!!!

Man, mine is a work in progress!
I just have a few "choice" hot chicks as friends!!!

Well, then, you're off to a better start than I! :p

Well, then, you're off to a better start than I! :p

Yeah, Tarney Halle. About as perfect as you can get IMO.

But dude, just pimp my hoes!!!
Click their pix and hit their "Add Friend" and sit back.
Actually, link through Scott Peterson (the bald guy guitar player on my page) and check out all 400+ (and rising) of his "friends".
No need to surf porn and worry about pop-ups when you have myspace!!
(It's just hard to type with one hand sometimes ya know!!!):hiding:

I'm sorry Vic, did you say something??!?!

(BTW dude, I need more friends!! Hit me with the hook up!!)I'm trying but I keep getting errors... might be our firewall here at work. Try inviting me.

Oh, Josh, I forgot to tell you, my car filled up with Tribbles, so you gotta' walk. I'll stop by to pick up the Hoyt, tho...

That's cool...you can take the Hoyt and leave your MTD. I'll take good care of Marilyn for you... ;)

That's cool...you can take the Hoyt and leave your MTD. I'll take good care of Marilyn for you... ;)Hmmm, somehow that wasn't the way I was figgerin' it... ;)

I just remembered my dad's old bass player. He lives in Elmore. Probably to late to call him. He's got a ......sheesh... early 60s Jazz and Fender amp. I think it was a 2x12. Yellow covering on it....We'd have to leave them in the "roped off" area! I'm pretty sure he told more they were the first bass and amp sold in Toledo.

I just remembered my dad's old bass player. He lives in Elmore. Probably to late to call him. He's got a ......sheesh... early 60s Jazz and Fender amp. I think it was a 2x12. Yellow covering on it....We'd have to leave them in the "roped off" area! I'm pretty sure he told more they were the first bass and amp sold in Toledo.

Elmore! Heck, he can walk from there! :D

Same here....bastids ;)

One day never killed anyone though!
Tim Cole's last words before choking to death on an overzealously-consumed Brat.


Tom, if you need me to chip in some cash for food, or there's anything you'd like me to bring, feel free to PM me and let me know. It's cool enough that you're hosting a bunch of strange bass players at your Home, I don't expect you to feed us all on your own dime, too.

Tim Cole's last words before choking to death on an overzealously-consumed Brat.


Tom, if you need me to chip in some cash for food, or there's anything you'd like me to bring, feel free to PM me and let me know. It's cool enough that you're hosting a bunch of strange bass players at your Home, I don't expect you to feed us all on your own dime, too.

We'll all work something out. :)

Tom, if you need me to chip in some cash for food, or there's anything you'd like me to bring, feel free to PM me and let me know. It's cool enough that you're hosting a bunch of strange bass players at your Home, I don't expect you to feed us all on your own dime, too.+1

My wife has arranged to get off work early Friday, I can come!! James, is there room in the Hummer? I'm gonna clean out my "kid trashed" mini van, take out the rear seat, just in case.

So I have a Reverend P/J four string, a Reverend 5 string(for sale btw), and a defretted, Frankensteined 78 Pbass. Any interest in any of those?

My wife has arranged to get off work early Friday, I can come!! James, is there room in the Hummer? I'm gonna clean out my "kid trashed" mini van, take out the rear seat, just in case.

So I have a Reverend P/J four string, a Reverend 5 string(for sale btw), and a defretted, Frankensteined 78 Pbass. Any interest in any of those?
Yes, Yes, and Yes.

Yes, Yes, and Yes.

Guess I better make sure to get the van cleaned out and gassed up eh?

I may be bringing along an AMP BH420, depending on what time it gets delievered to me. I can't wait!!!!

So I have a Reverend P/J four string, a Reverend 5 string(for sale btw), and a defretted, Frankensteined 78 Pbass. Any interest in any of those?

I'd like to hear both Reverend's, if it's not too much of a problem.

Tom.

I hate to impose, but I am wondering if I can ask a favor from one of you guys who may be in the neighborhood of LDS. I just bought a used 4-space rack from them, and I was wondering if I could connive one of you into picking it up for me. I'll let you play all my gear, drink my booze and crash at my house! Oh, wait, I'm already doing that... Well, how about a hearty "Thank you!" and a firm handshake? :D

If no one is going to be around there, I'll just have them ship it.

Thanks, Tom.

I hate to impose, but I am wondering if I can ask a favor from one of you guys who may be in the neighborhood of LDS. I just bought a used 4-space rack from them, and I was wondering if I could connive one of you into picking it up for me. I'll let you play all my gear, drink my booze and crash at my house! Oh, wait, I'm already doing that... Well, how about a hearty "Thank you!" and a firm handshake? :D

If no one is going to be around there, I'll just have them ship it.

Thanks, Tom.

Mike, Steve and I all live very close to LDS. I'm sure we can figure it out, eh guys?

Matt

Mike, Steve and I all live very close to LDS. I'm sure we can figure it out, eh guys?

Matt

Sweet, I appreciate it. :)

Crap, this thing is turning into the Fremont chapter of NAMM!

Okay, I can now say that my new (to me) Curbow American Petite 5 will be on hand - with new Bartolini 5.3 preamp harness - at the GTG. Doug Somervell from Curbow Stringed Instruments knocked this thing out in record time for me (I initially contacted him about upgrading the preamp only two weeks ago!). I have to say, I am just stunned and overjoyed at the level of customer service I have received from Doug Simon at Curbow. In fact, I felt inspired to share my "feel good" story in this thread (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=231876).

Thanks again, Doug! I wish you could have made it up! :)

Tom.

I hate to impose, but I am wondering if I can ask a favor from one of you guys who may be in the neighborhood of LDS. I just bought a used 4-space rack from them, and I was wondering if I could connive one of you into picking it up for me. I'll let you play all my gear, drink my booze and crash at my house! Oh, wait, I'm already doing that... Well, how about a hearty "Thank you!" and a firm handshake? :D

If no one is going to be around there, I'll just have them ship it.

Thanks, Tom.

Gotcha covered.
I'll grab it tomorrow and bring it with me.

And count me in as well to help "fund" the party at your place.

Gotcha covered.
I'll grab it tomorrow and bring it with me.

And count me in as well to help "fund" the party at your place.

Thanks, man! I do appreciate it.

Looks like I'm out. I have a sick wife (who is pregnant) and a sick two year old. If I left this weekend, it might take years to get off the couch. I'm completely bummed. I WILL bring the brats to the 2007 edition of NAMM Fremont!:crying: :crying: :crying:

Things are far to chaotic here, w/ the recent move to break away this weekend... :(

Things are far to chaotic here, w/ the recent move to break away this weekend... :(

Sorry to hear that. Are things beginning to settle down? Did you pick a band yet? :D

Sorry to hear that McHack. I was looking forward to meeting you. Next time!:p

Looks like I'm out. I have a sick wife (who is pregnant) and a sick two year old. If I left this weekend, it might take years to get off the couch. I'm completely bummed. I WILL bring the brats to the 2007 edition of NAMM Fremont!:crying: :crying: :crying:

Bummer, man! :( I hope that the wife and kid get better. That is not fun for anyone, and you definitely need to take care of the family.

Best wishes, Tom.

One more thought. I really only have one glass which I believe is "proper" for drinking scotch, so if you are so inclined and you have a favorite scotch glass on hand, you may want to bring it along! :smug:

One more thought. I really only have one glass which I believe is "proper" for drinking scotch, so if you are so inclined and you have a favorite scotch glass on hand, you may want to bring it along! :smug:


Dixie cup works for me. :hyper:

One more thought. I really only have one glass which I believe is "proper" for drinking scotch, so if you are so inclined and you have a favorite scotch glass on hand, you may want to bring it along! :smug:

Got you covered.

K

Does anybody else feel like the air is practically buzzing today with excitement?

In light of my not being able to go, I expect a ton of pictures, sound clips, video clips, etc. If anyone doesn't have a spot online to host them, send it to me, and I will put it up. I have plenty of space, and willingness to do so.

I'm bringing a camera, so is Burke, and I'm sure there will be many others floating around. So I don't think that will be a problem.

In light of my not being able to go, I expect a ton of pictures, sound clips, video clips, etc. If anyone doesn't have a spot online to host them, send it to me, and I will put it up. I have plenty of space, and willingness to do so.

I don't have a way to post video clips, so I may take you up on that!

Again, I hope everyone gets better down there in Zinzinnati. Maybe I'll go hunt up some Hudepohl Gold and we'll drink to your (and your family's) health! :)

Maybe I'll go hunt up some Hudepohl Gold and we'll drink to your (and your family's) health! :)

HUUUUUDDDDDDDYYYYYY!!!! If you've ever been to a sporting event in Zinzinnati, you'll understand. Cincy actually has quite a history with breweries. A bunch of German's with brats and beer.

HUUUUUDDDDDDDYYYYYY!!!! If you've ever been to a sporting event in Zinzinnati, you'll understand. Cincy actually has quite a history with breweries. A bunch of German's with brats and beer.

That's why I love that town! :D

OK, if we're talking about importing local favorites, I'll bring along some Garden Fresh Salsa and their chips, made here in Ferndale. Greatest stuff made, IMO.

OK, if we're talking about importing local favorites, I'll bring along some Garden Fresh Salsa and their chips, made here in Ferndale. Greatest stuff made, IMO.

They make that stuff there! Cool. It is good stuff. They are not afraid to make their salza spicey! :D

They make that stuff there! Cool. It is good stuff. They are not afraid to make their salza spicey! :D

Flavor request?

Flavor request?

The hotter the better, for me. :p

one Scotch Bonnet coming your way. I'll also bring a medium hot and a mild for myself. acid reflux sucks!

Well shoot, Hate to come empty handed, at least non gear wise! Anything from T-Town? Packos was talked about.....uhh.....a glass of muddy Maumee river water!..Hinkles donuts???Too bad Deluxe chips still isn't in business....best ever. You could get while they were still warm!

Ballreichs pwns Deluxe, because they are made in Tiffin. :p

Well shoot, Hate to come empty handed, at least non gear wise! Anything from T-Town? Packos was talked about.....uhh.....a glass of muddy Maumee river water!..Hinkles donuts???Too bad Deluxe chips still isn't in business....best ever. You could get while they were still warm!

Tony Packo's would be the "signature" food item for Toledo, I would think. But I gotta go with Cheezewiz on Ballreichs chips! They are where it's at, and that's all Tiffin, baby! :D

Of course, Fremont is known for its saurkraut (yea!) and Heinz ketchup. :p