Please list in a minimal fashion (not to clutter the post) the gear you will bring, and if you are volunteering to bring a beverage/snacks/food.


Address: VictoryPoint Ministries
11530 Ransom Street
Holland, MI 49424

I'm actually planning my vacation around this now :P

anyway here's the stuff i'll bring:
Dean B2 (Bromberg Sig)
Yamaha BBT500H
Euphonic CxL110 (2)
my pedals (see my profile)
the wife :p

cookies baked by the afore mentioned wife (or atleast purchased in the bakery by the afore mentioned wife)
and a two litre or two of diet soda


and a wet noodle to beat Thehurlatron with :ninja:

I'm looking forward to meeting all you guys. I will be there unless there's some sort of monster snow storm or something.

I won't have room to bring all of this, but here's a list of what I have available:

Walter Woods Ultra
Epi410UL (4ohm)
Glockenklang Heart Rock
Thunderfunk550b
Bergantino HT210s/HT122s stack

Celinder Update 5
Sadowsky NYC RV5
Sadowsky NYC Modern 5
Rob Allen MB2-5 Fretless


I believe another potential attendee has an Epi410UL.... if he would bring that, I could fit everything else in my car.

Ken

PS I'm glad to throw in some cash to help pay for the room.

The 20th is on! I'll be happy to contribute cash or food. Whatever is needed.

I'll post the same gear list from the prior thread:

WWU
TFB550A
Clarus
IP112
HT112 (x2)
410UL
Acme B1 (x2)
Sadowsky Metro RV5

Hey Ken!

It will be great to finally meet you as well. Of course bring what you want but I would be happy to go ahead with what you recommended in the previous thread:

...We have quite a bit of overlap! WWU, 410UL, TF550 (I have a 'b' now, but they are almost identical), Sadowsky(NYC... but same darn thing for all practicle purposes).....I'll bring the Rob Allen MB5, the Celinder, the Glockenklang HeartRock, and the BergHT210s/HT122s.

PS I'm glad to throw in some cash to help pay for the room.

No thanks.:D It's my pleasure to do it. Maybe instead, you could just bring some pop/water or a bag of chips? I'm just looking forward to meeting some of you folks and checking out some cool gear.

For gear, I'll bring:

Lakland 55-94
Warwick SSII 5'er

Aguilar DB750
Aguilar DB410
Euphonic Audio VL-210B (professorX's old box)

For gear, I'll bring:

Lakland 55-94
Warwick SSII 5'er

Aguilar DB750
Aguilar DB410
Euphonic Audio VL-210B (professorX's old box)

Very cool.... it will be fun to directly A/B the two big guns... the Glock HR and the DB750.... through a variety of cabs.

My only hang-up is I don't have my spring show schedule yet. If I'm open I'll be there. Here's my list:

Sadowsky NYV MV5
Sadowsky Metro RV5
Fender Jaco Sig model frettless US
Eden WT550
Maybe a couple of LDS cabs depending on vehicle space.

Euphonic Audio VL-210B (professorX's old box)


it'll be nice to see her again :)
it feels good to be back in the EA club again

No thanks.:D It's my pleasure to do it. Maybe instead, you could just bring some pop/water or a bag of chips? I'm just looking forward to meeting some of you folks and checking out some cool gear.

Cool! Consider it done.

i will be there with my peavey classic 400 and my warwick/crest rack. i will also bring my cirrus BXP, which i bought out of peavey's corporate headquarters.

i will bring some sort of fruit or vegetable tray. maybe some pop.

robb.

I live up in the Cadillac area, and would love to come down. Depending on whether I end up with passengers or not, I could probably bring at least some of the following:

EBMM Stingray 5
Read Custom Hollowbody Fretless
Conklin MEU
Taylor AB-1
Dean Rhapsody 12 string

Bergantino HT322
Eden Navigator/QSC PLX1602
ElectroHarmonix Bi-Filter
Radial Bassbone

Hello all. Some good news, and some bad news....
(although none of you would know it's bad because nobody had a clue in the first place. But anyway)

Good news: I invited Dan Lakin (Lakland basses) to come and bring some basses and do a little presentation for our GTG.

Bad news: He wants to come, BUT it's NAMM and he can't.

Good News: If this GTG goes well and we want to do another one in the future, he'd be in.

Sorry guys....I tried.:crying:

Hello all. Some good news, and some bad news....
(although none of you would know it's bad because nobody had a clue in the first place. But anyway)

Good news: I invited Dan Lakin (Lakland basses) to come and bring some basses and do a little presentation for our GTG.

Bad news: He wants to come, BUT it's NAMM and he can't.

Good News: If this GTG goes well and we want to do another one in the future, he'd be in.

Sorry guys....I tried.:crying:

That would have been cool, and Dan is a great guy! However, sometimes it's nice to just get together with other TBers in a more relaxed hang versus 'clinics/manufacturers', etc. I'm looking forward to this. It's always fun to meet other bassists, and other TBers.

I'm not sure what my schedule will look like around then, but I'll definitely try to make it!

i had a lot of fun when i went to the lakland place in chicago. lots of great basses. i agree with ken. i think this is shaping up to be very cool in its own right.

robb.

I can probably attend this as well. I could bring a variety of different gear depending on car space and what anyone wants to play around with.

I could bring:
70's SVT
GK Neo212
Genz Benz NeoX212
TF550A
GBE1200

and various assorted fun basses to play.

Ah bummer. I could have had him bring a new volume pot for my Rumzini Sinature 55-01. which of course I'll bring. The 20th is the last saturday of a two week vacation for me...so I'll be there.

I'm the budget man so if anyone wants I'll bring my Avatar 212 and 410 deltas, QSC RMX 2450, and my pedal board which currently consists of...

Digitech Whammy
Boss Chorus
Ibanez Delay
Rocktron Black Cat Moan/Wah

I'm sure by then I'll have some sort of distorion/OD on it as well.

Of course my Lakland 55-01

I'm sure I'll bring some sort of delights like some no bake cookies, brownies, and some Dr. Pepper


Hello all. Some good news, and some bad news....
(although none of you would know it's bad because nobody had a clue in the first place. But anyway)

Good news: I invited Dan Lakin (Lakland basses) to come and bring some basses and do a little presentation for our GTG.

Bad news: He wants to come, BUT it's NAMM and he can't.

Good News: If this GTG goes well and we want to do another one in the future, he'd be in.

Sorry guys....I tried.:crying:

oh, yes. i can also bring an old proco rat if anyone wants me to.

robb.

oh, yes. i can also bring an old proco rat if anyone wants me to.

robb.

Absolutely. I'd love to try that out.

I'll try to make it, what should i bring?

(check my profile for gear)

schroeder.

robb.

Have it on my calender. Barring any extra work, I should be able to make it, and maybe bring a bass or two along.

Ooh, this sounds fun. I don't know if I could make it or not, depends on my class schedule... I'll definitely make note of it and try and plan for it though.

-Dash

Does anyone who's going own a Warwick Thumb 4? I've been dying to try one since I found my Standard with active pups.

If I end up coming, I'd try to bring my Series 2 Focus, my LDS neo 1x8 3-way, and my modded MIM fretless Jazz (with MM humbucker in the neck).

Should I bring the Skjold and the Hamer too?

Should I bring the Skjold and the Hamer too?

Um, YES!

I'm anticipating that I might have a cardboard box bass all assembled and ready to go by then. (Top of my Christmas list dontcha know?)

I'll have my Ric and five string fretless Carvin in tow as well as an amp or two.

I'm in. SOunds awesome. ANyone want to carpool? You Detroit guys could pick me up... I miss you.

Skjold 6
Carvin 6

I'm in. SOunds awesome. ANyone want to carpool? You Detroit guys could pick me up... I miss you.

Skjold 6
Carvin 6

We miss you too! Carpooling sounds cool, I still don't have my sport show schedule for Jan. We'll need a pretty big vehicle to support the Gbowlus bass collection :eyebrow:

i will be leaving the metro area friday and spending the whole weekend in grand rapids. if you can find lodging for youself around there, i'd be glad to drive anyone across the state. there will be plenty of space in the lesbaru, with only one bass and the two amps (no cabinets).

robb.

I will try to make it. And as for gear, if I do make it up, it'll be with an Audi-full of goodies! :D

I will try to make it. And as for gear, if I do make it up, it'll be with an Audi-full of goodies! :D


If you can make it, unloading your audi will be like Christmas morning. (except I don't get to keep any of it) ;)

Hopefully by the 20th my Lakland 55-01 will be a 55-03? Double bassline humbuckers.

If you can make it, unloading your audi will be like Christmas morning. (except I don't get to keep any of it) ;)


So does that mean Tom shakes when he laughs? (like a bowl full of jelly) :ninja:

I'm going to try. I can bring a Reverend P/J fourstring, Reverend 5L with custom neck and a fretless FrankenP.

I will try to make it. And as for gear, if I do make it up, it'll be with an Audi-full of goodies! :D
Tom, I hope you mean an Audi BOX TRUCK.......:hyper:
:hiding:

I might actually be able to make this, but we'll see... depends on if I'm able to go to NAMM...

Tom, I hope you mean an Audi BOX TRUCK.......:hyper:
:hiding:

With as much stuff as I can cram in there, you'd think it's a box truck! :D

So does that mean Tom shakes when he laughs? (like a bowl full of jelly) :ninja:
Unfortunately, moreso every year... :(

You guys have some really great equipment. Wow that sounded "gay". Anyways I'm going to try to make the trip from NW Indiana. If any one is interested in trying them I could bring my 78' MM or Taravis Bean bass. I also have a 5 string MM with a Moses neck on it. Let me know guys.

Wow, I'm glad I cruised over to this forum for the first time. What a great opportunity! I don't know if I can make it yet, as I'm starting a new job in January, but I'm not far from Holland (I'm down near South Bend, IN), in Berrien Co. This would definitely be the funnest (is that a word?) thing all winter, other than gigging in Chicago. I'll have to wait a bit and see. I have some gear that might be of some interest, as well as just the kick of meeting some of you TB blokes! Wow, famous, published people!

Does anyone have an issue if the times were from 10am-2pm?

Our church just added a Sat. evening service, and if we go later, times may conflict.

for as much gear and as many people as we're talking, that may not be a lot of time. but i can wake up on a saturday.

robb.

Does anyone have an issue if the times were from 10am-2pm?

Our church just added a Sat. evening service, and if we go later, times may conflict.

So... making the Detroit guys get up early:D No problem for me.

K

for as much gear and as many people as we're talking, that may not be a lot of time. but i can wake up on a saturday.

robb.


We can probably start earlier if anyone is interested, and POSSIBLY go untill 3 or 4 (the 4 is not too likely though)

So far there are only 6 confirmed people coming, and 14 possibly. The way these things go, people will start dropping out a few days before, so I don't imagine there being 20 people attending. (but it would be cool if there were!)

I've confirmed with my wife on this GTG...I will be there.

Here's a thought. Since I'm no way near the caliber player as the rest of ya, nor does my gear even compare as well. I do have a Canon digital video camera to get some shots of interest. I'll be able to edit, produce the video, and get them up somewhere if anyone can help me out with that...hosting?

Looks like I might be able to attend NAMM, so I am probably not going to be able to make it (though forgive me if I am a little bit excited about going to NAMM!). :hyper:

Tom.

I'm there for sure. Guaranteed.

Looks like I might be able to attend NAMM, so I am probably not going to be able to make it (though forgive me if I am a little bit excited about going to NAMM!). :hyper:

Tom.


That should be a great time!! (wish I could be there as well)

If it falls through, you're more than welcome to come still!

Things are looking better for me all the time. I will more likely than not be there.

Looks like I might be able to attend NAMM, so I am probably not going to be able to make it (though forgive me if I am a little bit excited about going to NAMM!). :hyper:

Tom.

Holy cow... Tom at NAMM.

I can see it coming:

Ken: Tom, what did you bring home from NAMM

Tom: Booths 321, 445, 1704 and 210

:D

Holy cow... Tom at NAMM.

I can see it coming:

Ken: Tom, what did you bring home from NAMM

Tom: Booths 321, 445, 1704 and 210

:D

+100:bassist:

If I'm free, count me in for sure. I won't know for a few more weeks, but I'll let you know. I can bring some food or something, for sure, along with any gear you might want me to bring:

Tacoma Thunderchief
Marcus Miller IV (passive with Aeros)
BBE BMax-T + poweramp
Fulltone Bassdrive
Ampeg 6x10

I want to check out one of these UL410s. I don't remember it too much from the last gig, but I remember Ken once reccomending it to me as a great punchy rock rig. Sounds fun, and I might be cab shopping soon.

Looks like I might be able to attend NAMM...If all goes well, I'll see you there. We should hook up and have some fun...

If all goes well, I'll see you there. We should hook up and have some fun...

You will have fun. NAMM is a little bit like Vegas... everyone should go once, but once is usually enough for most:smug: If you have never been, it is quite an overwhelming experience!

You will have fun. NAMM is a little bit like Vegas... everyone should go once, but once is usually enough for most:smug: If you have never been, it is quite an overwhelming experience!I've been to summersession many times, so I'm pretty familiar with it... just on a smaller scale is all. Just wanna' go to the big show once. :)

Holy cow... Tom at NAMM.

I can see it coming:

Ken: Tom, what did you bring home from NAMM

Tom: Booths 321, 445, 1704 and 210

:D

LOL! You may have a valid concern, there. :p

NAMM = Circus for the musical masses....or is that messes?

Anyway......it's always a good time.

Looks like I might be able to attend NAMM,Tom... Dave and I will see you there. We'll be there Friday and Saturday. I'll make sure you have my cell number.

Tom... Dave and I will see you there. We'll be there Friday and Saturday. I'll make sure you have my cell number.

Sweet! :cool:

Sweet! :cool:There should probably be a law against how much fun we're gonna' have out there. ;) Oh yeah... you're gonna' really like Dave. Super easy-going and a great guy to hang with. Awesome blues rocker with a killer R&B singing voice. We can be like the remote attache to this GTG! :D

There should probably be a law against how much fun we're gonna' have out there. ;) Oh yeah... you're gonna' really like Dave. Super easy-going and a great guy to hang with. Awesome blues rocker with a killer R&B singing voice. We can be like the remote attache to this GTG! :D


Hey... get the heck off our Michigan hang thread:D

Hey... get the heck off our Michigan hang thread:DHey, I reconnected using the "remote attache" comment! ;)

(...ok, ok, yeah, you're right...) :)

only if you call in "live reports".

Hey, I reconnected using the "remote attache" comment! ;)

(...ok, ok, yeah, you're right...) :)

Just kidding... it would be cool to get live reports via cell phone or something!

I know, maybe we'll get Joe Zon, or Mike Tobias, or some other ultra cool dude to say hi to y'all... longshot, but worth trying if times work out (noting you guys will be 3 hrs ahead of us). Pete won't be there, so that shuts that down. Oh well... he's just too busy makin' a new batch-o-magic these days... :)

I know, maybe we'll get Joe Zon, or Mike Tobias, or some other ultra cool dude to say hi to y'all... longshot, but worth trying if times work out (noting you guys will be 3 hrs ahead of us). Pete won't be there, so that shuts that down. Oh well... he's just too busy makin' a new batch-o-magic these days... :)

I've been working on my voice impressions, so who knows, we might be able to get just about anybody to call in! :ninja:

I've been working on my voice impressions, so who knows, we might be able to get just about anybody to call in! :ninja:DANGITT TOM!!!! :mad:
:hiding:
;)

BTW, folks, did we mention that Mike Tobias sounds just like Tom when drunk on scotch?

BTW, folks, did we mention that Mike Tobias sounds just like Tom when drunk on scotch?

When who's drunk on scotch? :D

Just came across this whole GTG forum today. I'll have to pass on this one but Holland isn't that far for me either, 90mi NW of Chicago. Hey, maybe I can carpool with Dan Lakin - guess I'd have to bring my 55-94 in that case!

When who's drunk on scotch? :D Tom... I think... :D
:hiding:

:eyebrow: Tom is immune to scotch.........






:hiding:

Please list in a minimal fashion (not to clutter the post)


This has completly gone out the window. ;)

Are you surprised?

:eyebrow: Tom is immune to scotch.........


But of course. :cool:

Obviously, Vic is referring to the crank calls he has been receiving from Michael (after enjoying a few too many drams of Mac 18). :p

But of course. :cool:

Obviously, Vic is referring to the crank calls he has been receiving from Michael (after enjoying a few too many drams of Mac 18). :pWhat, you mean it wasn't Bill Clinton offering me cash for my time share???? DANG!!!!!

I am not 100% confirmed because of money issues, but if i am coming this gear will be with me:

94' EBMM Sterling
92' Fender Jazz
Epifani T-212D
Ampeg SVT-3 PRo
A stereo Chorus. :)


SOMEBODY BRING A P-BASS plz.

scotchy scotch scotch scotch...

if it's still in the store i'll bring the steve harris p bass we took on trade today...

I will try to make it. I'm another one coming from Detroit so a carpool would be supa-sweet. I don't have much in the way of gear to bring but I can pack my Schecter Custom-5.

Just wanted to make sure that the show was still on before I made accomadations for the evening. I have about a 3 hour drive and I think I might have a drink or 2 or 3 or 4 ............ Are their any good massages to be had in Holland?

Just wanted to make sure that the show was still on before I made accomadations for the evening. I have about a 3 hour drive and I think I might have a drink or 2 or 3 or 4 ............ Are their any good massages to be had in Holland?

Systems are still a go for the GTG. As far as massages, I have no info for you ...sorry:D

It looks like I'm in. Matrok, Kjung and I will probably share transportation.

It will probably be right down to the wire for me. My son's birthday is right around then and it will depend on when we can get family together for a party. Really hoping it all falls together for the weekend before.

As near as I can tell, I'm in, too.

It will probably be right down to the wire for me. My son's birthday is right around then and it will depend on when we can get family together for a party. Really hoping it all falls together for the weekend before.

matt -- i would love to see you be able to make it. your tone this morning was really great. well, after they turned off the distortion (was it effect from the MXR or a level mismatch?). really good playing, too.

robb.

Not sure what the heck happened, neither are they. There was some noise during the soundcheck. They did something to get rid of it and you heard the result when I started playing. They swapped out everything during the message and it was much better.

Thanks though. Sorry I missed the Berkley Front show. Keep me posted.

Confirmed, i should be there. I need somebody with a thunderfunk to be there, its on my GAS list and I want to try one before i order one.

Confirmed, i should be there. I need somebody with a thunderfunk to be there, its on my GAS list and I want to try one before i order one.

Me too! I'm gassin' for a 550B.

Cabs! Bring lots of lightweight cabs!

Just a reminder..... the GTG is set for 10am to 2pm.
(Our church just started a Sat. eve. service, and I think I'm going to be roped into playing that evening)

If anyone is planning on sticking around town for a while, I'll be glad to give some rec's, for places to hang out and have a bite or a drink. If I end up playing that evening, if anyone is still around, I can meet up afterwards.

Just a reminder..... the GTG is set for 10am to 2pm.
(Our church just started a Sat. eve. service, and I think I'm going to be roped into playing that evening)

If anyone is planning on sticking around town for a while, I'll be glad to give some rec's, for places to hang out and have a bite or a drink. If I end up playing that evening, if anyone is still around, I can meet up afterwards.

Maybe we can start an updated 'what everyone is bringing' post... could you keep a running tally.

I am planning on bringing the Glock Heart Rock, the Epi410UL, and my Walter Woods. I can bring the TF instead of the Walter Woods if no one else has one.

Bass wise, I'm planning on one of the Celinders and my Sadowsky Modern... although I could swap out the Sadowsky with the Rob Allen if someone is interested.

K

i am planning on bringing my peavey classic 400, and my warwick quadruplet and crest pro 7200 rack. there's no need to bring my HT-112. i will also bring my peavey cirrus BXP. it's totally different from what's in stores.

robb.

It looks like I'm in. Matrok, Kjung and I will probably share transportation.

I will only have room for one person, and maybe one additional bass.... so you guys can work it out:)

Maybe we can start an updated 'what everyone is bringing' post... could you keep a running tally.

I can bring the TF instead of the Walter Woods if no one else has one.



I will make a list.

And We'll keep an eye out for the 550B. Someone HAS to bring one.:D

I'll bring along an Aguilar DB750, EA VL-210B, Accugroove Tri112L, Warwick SSII 5'er, Lakland 55-94

I'm just waiting to find out about a gig up in Petoskey that night, which I should know about in the next few days. My wife bought me the Audere Jazz Pre for Christmas and it's pretty rockin', so if I can make it I'll be bringing my '96 Jazz, a Taylor AB-1, and my Bergie HT322.

I can also bring my Alembic F-1X and QSC 1602PLX if anyone is interested. If I haven't sold or swapped my ElectroHarmonix BiFilter and Read Hollowbody Fretless by then I'll probably bring them too.

~D

I will make a list.

And We'll keep an eye out for the 550B. Someone HAS to bring one.:D

I'll bring along an Aguilar DB750, EA VL-210B, Accugroove Tri112L, Warwick SSII 5'er, Lakland 55-94

I have no problem bringing my TF if no-one else has one that is coming... just let me know. I'm trying for keep my schlep to a cab, a couple of heads, and a couple of basses.

I'm in for sure, with my Skjold and Carvin sixers.

Yeah the TF has to be brought Kung. looks like your the only one with one yet.

I will be bringing the deep version of Pino Palendino's cab, the Epifani T-212D. If somebody has the UL, we can compare the differences.

Otherwise, my Jazz is out of commission atm, but the sterling H is coming.

Yeah the TF has to be brought Kung. looks like your the only one with one yet.

I will be bringing the deep version of Pino Palendino's cab, the Epifani T-212D. If somebody has the UL, we can compare the differences.

Otherwise, my Jazz is out of commission atm, but the sterling H is coming.

OK... cool! Mikebass has one, but I'm not sure if he's going to make it. If he doesn't come, I'll brind mine for sure.

I'll be bringing my yammie head and EA cabs as well as my pedal board (which to the best of my knowledge is the only one on TB with a Keyboard attached to it) and my defretted dean B2...

Carvin AC-50F fretless acoustic

Rickenbacker 4003

And probably my little teeny amp. The big one might just be too much.

Excellent!!!!

K

My gig is confirmed so I won't be coming down unless something changes. Hope all goes well...wish I could be there!

Aww heck. This is all the way across the state for me. I was hoping it could be a decent drive there, then drive home. But this would need a hotel room and another day. POOP CRAP POOP.


If anyone wants to plan a Metro Detroit area GTG, I'd be able to make it then. Man... just bad timing right now... :scowl:

Aww heck. This is all the way across the state for me. I was hoping it could be a decent drive there, then drive home. But this would need a hotel room and another day. POOP CRAP POOP.


If anyone wants to plan a Metro Detroit area GTG, I'd be able to make it then. Man... just bad timing right now... :scowl:

GTG is from 10am-2pm. If you just stay for the GTG, you'd be home by 5:30pm;)

Ken and I are probably carpolling. I'm bringing this:

Sadowsky NYC MV5
Sadowsky Metro RV5
Eden 550 WT

and if we have room:

LDS 210 UL
LDS 212 UL

Ken and I are probably carpolling. I'm bringing this:

Sadowsky NYC MV5
Sadowsky Metro RV5
Eden 550 WT

and if we have room:

LDS 210 UL
LDS 212 UL

Burk-
Please do bring these cabs if you have the chance. I'd like to check them out. If not, It's cool, but I want to swing by some time and see how they sound.
Dan

Here's a list so far of confirmed attenders and what they will bring. I'll edit this and repost as people repost what they will bring.



AMPS/CABS
deep version of Pino Palendino's cab (joelb79)
Epifani T-212D (joelb79)

They are the same cab, FYI.

They are the same cab, FYI.

Fixed. Shows how much I know eh? :help:

Its all good, i knew Pino had T-212's. It perplexed me why mine looked more like a UL-212 until I figured out the difference.

Well, it's official. I'm out.

Apparently the band they had at the hotel had a melt down on NYE. Walked out half way through the gig, and isn't playing the Radisson anymore. We are filling their slot on the 19th and 20th. I don't think I'll be up to doing much of anything before noon on the 20th.

I hope eveything goes well!

Have fun!

If you are in the vicinity on 131 and Ann st in Grand Rapids that weekend, stop on out at the Radisson. I'd love to hear all about the GTG!

Walked out? That's pretty unprofessional. Doubt they will be getting more gigs in the area. But hopefully that will mean more gigs for you.

Ken and I are probably carpolling. I'm bringing this:

Sadowsky NYC MV5
Sadowsky Metro RV5
Eden 550 WT

and if we have room:

LDS 210 UL
LDS 212 UL

Hey Steve (and Matt)... considering all the stuff that I'm bringing up, and the fact that you are bringing your cabs also, I'd just as soon drive over on my own. It's only about a 2 hour (or a little more) drive, and I don't really want to get into having to meet, reload cars, and then reload again when we get back.

So, I think I'll just head up on my own. Since you and Matt are bringing less stuff, maybe you guys can carpool together.

K

Walked out? That's pretty unprofessional. Doubt they will be getting more gigs in the area. But hopefully that will mean more gigs for you.


Apparently there were F-You's exchanged with the guy that owns the hotel, and a heated discussion followed by them not finishing the gig. It was one of those deals where you pay a couple hundred bucks to stay at the hotel on NYE and be entertained and have dinner and cocktails and such. Not sure what the head count was, but the guy that owns the joint is a little PO'd to say the least.

HHHMMM. That funny. I work downtown and live in Comstock Park and didn't hear a thing about it. Maybe that could have had something to do with the low count.

Yeah, I didn't hear about it until Friday night, and there are conflicting stories about what exactly went down. All I know for sure is that we are taking their spot on the 19th and 20th. If you're free one of those evenings stop on out. I'll buy you a beer.

Anybody have access to any markbass stuff? I'd love to try a LMKII.

Apparently the band they had at the hotel had a melt down on NYE. Walked out half way through the gig, and isn't playing the Radisson anymore.

What band was that?! Thats a joke, i play GR a bit and i would Never walk out on a gig.

Hey Steve (and Matt)... considering all the stuff that I'm bringing up, and the fact that you are bringing your cabs also, I'd just as soon drive over on my own. It's only about a 2 hour (or a little more) drive, and I don't really want to get into having to meet, reload cars, and then reload again when we get back.

So, I think I'll just head up on my own. Since you and Matt are bringing less stuff, maybe you guys can carpool together.

K

K, Will you change your mind if I shower?:D Since Matt's going we were going to take his van. Your choice either way.

What band was that?! Thats a joke, i play GR a bit and i would Never walk out on a gig.


I'm not naming names. They used to play there about once a month. I kinda know them. Not well, but they are a pretty good band. I think things just got carried away and weren't handled appropriately.

Never forget: It's a job.

Well I would guess(hope) it had to be a pretty big deal, like not getting paid the agreed upon amount.

Do we have an address for the GTG location?

Do we have an address for the GTG location?

Post #1 ;)

Address:
VictoryPoint Ministries
11530 Ransom Street
Holland, MI 49424

Post #1 ;)

Address:
VictoryPoint Ministries
11530 Ransom Street
Holland, MI 49424


Sorry about that... I haven't gone up to the beginning of the thread in a while. Thanks!

Ken

Sorry about that... I haven't gone up to the beginning of the thread in a while. Thanks!

Ken

No problems. FYI when you are getting close, it will seem like you are in the middle of nowhere......you are. It's out in like "corn field ville" out where the church is. But fear not. There is normal civilization nerrby.

No problems. FYI when you are getting close, it will seem like you are in the middle of nowhere......you are. It's out in like "corn field ville" out where the church is. But fear not. There is normal civilization nerrby.

Cool! Maybe this was discussed above already, but maybe some sort of telephone contact number would be a good thing as the attendee list becomes final, in case some of us city boys get lost!

Anyone who is for sure attending the GTG, PM me if you would like my cell # in case you get lost or need some other info.

Anyone who is for sure attending the GTG, PM me if you would like my cell # in case you get lost or need some other info.

PM sent... thanks!

If anyone is interested, i can bring:

Fender Marcus Miller, passive, with Aero pickups
Tacoma Thunderchief
Peavey Fury, defretted
Ampeg B100R
BBE BMax-T, w/ QSC PLX1602
Ampeg 610, but I have a feeling that's overkill

Let me know if anyone wants to try any of this stuff.

If anyone is interested, i can bring:

Fender Marcus Miller, passive, with Aero pickups
Tacoma Thunderchief
Peavey Fury, defretted
Ampeg B100R
BBE BMax-T, w/ QSC PLX1602
Ampeg 610, but I have a feeling that's overkill

Let me know if anyone wants to try any of this stuff.

That Marcus rocks, I remember it well!

I'm going to try to make it to this. If I do, I'll bring:

1. MIA J-Deluxe 5-string
2. Roscoe Beck 5-string

...just garden-variety stuff...

I DEFINITELY want to see that Roscoe Beck.

Not looking good for me as of this moment. Had to scrap all my son's b-day plans this weekend as he's sick. If I can get it all rescheduled to next Sunday, I may have a chance.

Not looking good for me as of this moment. Had to scrap all my son's b-day plans this weekend as he's sick. If I can get it all rescheduled to next Sunday, I may have a chance.

Sorry to hear that, Matt. I hope your son feels better soon.

Tom.

Can anyone tell me what is going to go on at this thing? I'd like to go but have only been playing again for a short while and I'm sure most people will play circles arund me so Im kind of intimidated. Also, I don't think I'll bring my amp as it is an old Peavy TNT 130 and very heavy but what I could bring is my old Warwick Fortress. Also, if anyone has some Schroeder cabs I'd love to try some out. Due to cerebral pulsy I need a light setup and would love to hear my Fortress through a GK 1001RB and Schrodeder cabs to see if I like this setup.

Thanks

Can anyone tell me what is going to go on at this thing? I'd like to go but have only been playing again for a short while and I'm sure most people will play circles arund me so Im kind of intimidated. Also, I don't think I'll bring my amp as it is an old Peavy TNT 130 and very heavy but what I could bring is my old Warwick Fortress. Also, if anyone has some Schroeder cabs I'd love to try some out. Due to cerebral pulsy I need a light setup and would love to hear my Fortress through a GK 1001RB and Schrodeder cabs to see if I like this setup.

Thanks


Hello! I've been to a number of GTG's and it has NOTHING to do with showing off chops or 'I'm better than you are', etc. You will find the TB gang the most friendly and supportive group of players around. I hope you come. It's all about meeting other TBErs, talking about bass, playing a little bit if you so choose, and having the chance to play great gear that rarely shows up on a music store showroom floor, and also to A/B some stuff without a bunch of other noise, etc.

It's fun if you are at least a little bit of a gear head.... you have to be to enjoy hearing and evaluating whole notes on open E strings as some of us argue on the nature of the low end response of cab A to cab B :D

Come on down ( or over, or whatever).

Ken

PS I played a A LOT of gigs back in the day on a TNT130... great combo, although I agree it's not a lightweight:D

Can anyone tell me what is going to go on at this thing? I'd like to go but have only been playing again for a short while and I'm sure most people will play circles arund me so Im kind of intimidated.


No reason to be intimidated at all. If intimidation was a factor, I wouldn't host a GTG. (remember this isn't a guitar or drummer GTG:D ) For I'm sure most of the people there can play circles around me as well. Just come, check out some different gear, and put a face to some of the names here on TB.
Hope to see you there!!

Sorry to hear that, Matt. I hope your son feels better soon.

Tom.

Thanks Tom.

He's a runny, congested, cranky mess right now. But he was pretty excited over this gift this morning.

My boy (http://www.geocities.com/matrok1962/images/drummerboy.jpg)

Thanks Tom.

He's a runny, congested, cranky mess right now. But he was pretty excited over this gift this morning.

My boy (http://www.geocities.com/matrok1962/images/drummerboy.jpg)


Awesome! How old is your son? My 5-year old and I were 'jamming' yesterday (Santa brought him a 3/4 size electric guitar), and having a blast! :)

Turned 3 today. I'm trying to have one of everything in the house for my kids to try. Bought a Daisy Rock bass for my wife and daughter couple months ago, have a flute, violin, and piano as well.

Turned 3 today. I'm trying to have one of everything in the house for my kids to try. Bought a Daisy Rock bass for my wife and daughter couple months ago, have a flute, violin, and piano as well.

Cool. I'll probably have a drum kit before long. Both kids seem to like drums a lot, and are actually somewhat proficient on my cousin's kit (full size). I have the piano covered, as well.

As for the Daisy Rock bass, I might actually get one for myself for covering some Go Go's, Bangles and whatnot. :D

Cool. I'll probably have a drum kit before long. Both kids seem to like drums a lot, and are actually somewhat proficient on my cousin's kit (full size). I have the piano covered, as well.

As for the Daisy Rock bass, I might actually get one for myself for covering some Go Go's, Bangles and whatnot. :D

It plays surprisingly well! My repair guy was very impressed with it. Of course he set it up with my wife and daughter in mind, so I have to tone down my caveman technique or all I get is fret buzz. Kinda has me wanting a red Mustang with the racing stripe.

Add a Fender P-Bass to that List. :D

I'll be there with my

MIA Fender Jazz Deluxe V
Fender Roscoe Beck V
Ibanez BTB556

:bassist:

Crap i forgot i was bringing my Jazz... severely upgraded.

Dimarzio Ultra Jazz
New Pots
New Tone Cap
New Neck, MIA.

See ya there

So who's fired up!?

I'm pretty fired up! :hyper: :bassist:

UPDATE

Here's a list so far of confirmed attenders and what they will bring. I'll edit this and repost as people repost what they will bring.



AMPS/CABS

Glock Heart Rock (Kjung)
Bergantino HT210s/HT112s stack (KJung)
Thunderfunk 550B (Kjung)
peavey classic 400 (Robb)
warwick quadruplet (Robb)
crest pro 7200 (Robb)
Aguilar DB750 (thehurlatron)
Euphonic Audio VL210B (thehurlatron)
Accugroove Tri112L (thehurlatron)
Yamaha BBT500H (Professor X)
Euphonic Audio CLX10E (2) (Professor X)
Eden 550 WT (burk48237)
LDS 210 UL (burk48237)
Eden 550 (burk48237)
Berg HT112/EX112 stack (PJHANDLIN)
Walter Woods Ultra (PJHANDLIN)
Epifani 410UL (PJHANDLIN)
Thunderfunk 550A (PJHANDLIN)


BASSES

Celinder (Kjung)
Sadowsky Modern (Kjung)
peavey cirrus BXP (Robb)
Warwick SSII 5 (thehurlatron)
Lakland 55-94 (thehurlatron)
Skjold (G)
Carvin 6’ers (G)
defretted dean B2 (Professor X)
Sadowsky NYC MV5 (burk48237)
Sadowsky Metro RV5 (burk48237)
MIA Fender Jazz Deluxe V (Shelly)
Fender Roscoe Beck V (Shelly)
Ibanez BTB556 (Shelly)

This is gonna be a blast!

I cant wait to try a DB750 into my cabs, or a UL410! :eek:

I think I just wet myself thinking about it. :help:

This is gonna be a blast!

I cant wait to try a DB750 into my cabs, or a UL410! :eek:

I think I just wet myself thinking about it. :help:


Please refrain from "wetting" anything around my DB750 please.;)

Is this still from 10-2?

Is this still from 10-2?


Yuppers. Unfortunatly, the 2pm end time is rather strict. The church has a service at 6, and they need to get things cleared up and set up for that evening.

Sadness befalls me. I have to cancel. Unfortunately i have 2 gigs Saturday (one which was just added), and adding another will be unproductive.

I wish I could go like I had planned, but money comes before play right now and if I don't make these gigs I can't call myself a professional musician. :(

Have fun everybody :(

I'm planning on being there. I'll be bringing my Marcus Miller, and anything anyone else wants me to bring.

I just finished putting a new pickguard on my jazz.. dang i wish i could be there.

Steve (Burk) and I were discussing the weather yesterday. Hopefully, it will be fine. They are predicting snow all across the state from Friday evening into Saturday, with reasonably heavy snow in the Detroit area. A little snow doesn't bother me, but if it's moderately bad and turns a 3 hour drive into a 5 hour drive, that's probably not a good thing.

Let's hope it's just flurries and everything will be cool, since I'm looking very forward to the hang.

I assume we will all check in here Friday after the weather situation becomes more clear.

K

That sounds like an excellent idea. It roughly a 2-hour drive for me and I'd like it to be as unadventurous as possible.

So the list starts to shrink..........:crying:

Unless the roads are terrbile, I'm planning on being there. Let us know how it looks friday, though, as you guys tend to get a lot more snow over there then we do out east sometimes. :bassist:

SYNOPSIS: Lt. snow rolled through the area this morning. In most locations, this only amounted to an inch or so of accumulation. It proved to be just enough snow to re-slicken area roadways. More snow will move in tonight through Friday Night. Many areas could see 1-4" accumulation. There is a Lake Effect Snow Watch up for a good portion of Northern Lower Michigan and Upper Michigan for 6-12" of snow during that time period.

Things calm down over the weekend, with another 1-3" of snow possible on Monday.
__________________________________________________ ___________

That is the current GR/Holland forcast.

So far, we are not included in the Lake effect watch for the big snow. (it's north of here)

FYI: the trip here from the east will be 99% highway miles, so hopefully the roads should be clear.

I'll keep everyone updated about the weather and such. Feel free to PM me about changes in attendance. If the #'s drop too much, I will postpone the GTG untill a later date. (Dang Michigan weather.....2 winter months of 40-50 and no snow untill the week of the GTG.:rollno: )

So the list starts to shrink..........:crying:


I'm still totally in.... it would have to be quite bad for me to cancel... but I don't want to be stupid either:) ... unless things get ugly, we will be there!

K

I'm still totally in.... it would have to be quite bad for me to cancel... but I don't want to be stupid either:) ... unless things get ugly, we will be there!

K

Sounds good. I by no means want people to travel in weather they do not feel safe in. I'll have no problem rescheduling if need be.

I just figured that regardless of weather, that at least 30-50% would cancel anyway. (at least from what I noticed in other GTG threads)

I'm planning on bringing some snacks to the event, any suggestions on what people want?

Also, I figure that since it's over around two, maybe a few of us could go out to lunch afterwards somewhere in the area.

I'm planning on bringing some snacks to the event, any suggestions on what people want?

Also, I figure that since it's over around two, maybe a few of us could go out to lunch afterwards somewhere in the area.

Pm'd...

And going out afterward is cool. And if anyone wants to stash a car or gear at my house for a bit, that's cool. (I hate leaving gear out in a COLD car. And lookie-loo's as well.)

Sadly, I won't be able to make it to this GTG.
But, if I can hook up with either KJung or Burk I'll hand off my Groove Shoppe 5 (GS5) and/or AccuGroove Tri115 (if they have room!)
They only issue is I need the Tri115 back tomorrow night for a gig, so that may have to stay with me.

The GS5 I can sneak by without. I can 4 string it mostly on this gig.
Sorry David and Joel (@ the Groove Shoppe) but it's a bunch of bass players and not a club full of people, which would you pick!:D

IF something changes and I can come, then I'll add my Parker Fly 4, Thunderfunk 550B, AccuGroove Tri115/Tri112 and the above mentioned GS5 to the list of gear.
I doubt I can swing it though.

New carpet being put in and stuff.

Enjoy yourselves fellas!!!

Sadly, I won't be able to make it to this GTG.
But, if I can hook up with either KJung or Burk I'll hand off my Groove Shoppe 5 (GS5) and/or AccuGroove Tri115 (if they have room!)
They only issue is I need the Tri115 back tomorrow night for a gig, so that may have to stay with me.

The GS5 I can sneak by without. I can 4 string it mostly on this gig.
Sorry David and Joel (@ the Groove Shoppe) but it's a bunch of bass players and not a club full of people, which would you pick!:D

IF something changes and I can come, then I'll add my Parker Fly 4, Thunderfunk 550B, AccuGroove Tri115/Tri112 and the above mentioned GS5 to the list of gear.
I doubt I can swing it though.

New carpet being put in and stuff.

Enjoy yourselves fellas!!!

Sorry you can't make it. My car is packed... so no room for anything else. We will have plenty of stuff to play though.

Let's hope the weather holds so we can get there without it being a hassle! Looks like most of the nasty stuff doesn't start until Sunday, so it looks like a go at the moment.


K

I'm planning on bringing some snacks to the event, any suggestions on what people want?

Also, I figure that since it's over around two, maybe a few of us could go out to lunch afterwards somewhere in the area.


Greasy chips/snacks and high end basses with new strings are not a good combination!!!! :D I'm liking the 'lunch after' idea!

Sorry you can't make it. My car is packed... so no room for anything else. We will have plenty of stuff to play though.

Let's hope the weather holds so we can get there without it being a hassle! Looks like most of the nasty stuff doesn't start until Sunday, so it looks like a go at the moment.


K

Can you fit the GS5 in it's gig bag??
What the heck are you guys taking???

Oh wait, you're driving with Steve, never mind!!!!

Sorry you can't make it. My car is packed... so no room for anything else. We will have plenty of stuff to play though.

Let's hope the weather holds so we can get there without it being a hassle! Looks like most of the nasty stuff doesn't start until Sunday, so it looks like a go at the moment.


K

Put that Tri115 on the roof!!!

Can you fit the GS5 in it's gig bag??
What the heck are you guys taking???

Oh wait, you're driving with Steve, never mind!!!!

Ha! We can probably fit it in if you can get it to Steve. QUite frankly, from my original plan of just driving myself, this is getting rapidly more complicated than I wanted to deal with. However, if you can get the bag to Steve prior to 7am tomorrow, we can take it no problem.

Ken

Along time ago when this thread first got started I said I was in. Of course with my wonderful luck, I won't be able to attend. It was a fight for it up till today. Sorry guys.

Along time ago when this thread first got started I said I was in. Of course with my wonderful luck, I won't be able to attend. It was a fight for it up till today. Sorry guys.

that's too bad to hear. If this goes well, (and I imagine it will) we'll have another one maybe in the summer months!

that's too bad to hear. If this goes well, (and I imagine it will) we'll have another one maybe in the summer months!

Sorry I'm gonna miss it guys!!!
Have fun!!


GTG tip:
When Burk is playing, wear earplugs!!!:D

Hello all who are planning on coming to the GTG tomorrow.

I know this is last minute, (and I hope some people check TB before they leave).

If possible, could you please bring extention cords and power strips??

Thanks!!

I'm in with my 97 Fortress. Will be there around 11.

So I was going to make it but my stupid sister in law is throwing a surprize birthday party for my brother in law. I would have thought she could have waited and had a surprize 51st birthday party. Get it Low guys.

What a great time and a great group of TBers. Totally fun. Thanks Brad for taking the time to get the wonderful location to play in and hang.

I enjoyed meeting you all. I'm a little beat from the drive, so I'll post some stuff tomorrow. All I can say is there wasn't one amp, cab or bass that didn't sound great in one combination or the other. Totally fun!

Ken

What a great time and a great group of TBers. Totally fun. Thanks Brad for taking the time to get the wonderful location to play in and hang.

I enjoyed meeting you all. I'm a little beat from the drive, so I'll post some stuff tomorrow. All I can say is there wasn't one amp, cab or bass that didn't sound great in one combination or the other. Totally fun!

Ken

You mean Steve didn't push them all into clipping and you could actually hear what they sounded like?!?????!!!!

You mean Steve didn't push them all into clipping and you could actually hear what they sounded like?!?????!!!!


Ha! Hey, we missed you. It was a nice hang. All I'll say at this point was G's passive Skjold 6 was KILLER!

Ha! Hey, we missed you. It was a nice hang. All I'll say at this point was G's passive Skjold 6 was KILLER!

...and so was your Celinder and the Sadowsky's and...

It was nice to meet all of you guys and put some faces with names. Looking forward to seeing some of you at the LDS clinic on Feb. 7. Thanks to thehurlatron for putting it all together and to the weather for cooperating!

What a great time. THe hang was awesome, the lunch was awesome, and Patrick and I were talking about bass for another 45 mins in the Red Robin parking lot.

All kinds of killer players. All kinds of killer gear. Good times. THanks Brad (thehurlatron)!

Great hang, And Shelly can down right bring it on the bass! You go girl:D
I must admit that Kens Heart Rock driving my LDS 210 was unreal. Not only did the cab take it, it sounded huge! I have never had it near that loud as a stand alone. Well if I ever have an extra two or three grand I know what my BIG amp head would be. And G's Skjold is the real deal, although my six string days are long over. It was mass bass dyslexia when I tried to play it.:eek:

i really liked G's skjold, and KJung's sadowsky M5. both were seriously sweet. the best part -- besides shelly's playing -- was how enjoyable all you people are. it's good to know there are so many great people (and great players) in the metro area.

i'll have to host one of these this summer. all y'all west siders are welcome to drive out here for it.

robb.

Thanks guys. You guys are making me blush. Were is the smiley with pink cheeks when you need it?

I actually stole a few licks while I was there :)

+1 on Shelly layin' it down. Very nice.

For those who are interested, we had an unusual combination of 'big iron' heads and small cabs there:

Glockenklang Heart Rock
DB750
Peavey 400 (amazing... beautiful big tube amp)
Warwick Pre with a big honking Power amp

along with a Thunderfunk550b and EdenWT550

Cabs

EA VL210
AG Tri112
Berg 's' stack (HT210s/HT122s)
LDS 210

There were too many basses to remember:D Sadowsky's, Celinder, Skjold, Fender, Peavey, etc.... a nice variety of classic and modern tones to give this stuff a whirl.

Also, and this was very cool, the room that we were in actually was very similar to a typical gigging room... large, high ceiling, carpet on the floor. So it was nice to check this stuff out and to be able to crank it to gig volumes.

Just a couple of observations (in somewhat random order) on my part for any that are interested. I assume the other attendees will chime in with their takes and any disagreements or clarification.

1) You get what you pay for in weight.... while I love the Thunderfunk and WT550 (they are wonderful sounding, light, loud, gigworthy heads), there was no comparison to the volume, presence and bass response of these smaller heads compared to the big boys. It was the first time I was able to hear these heads directly compared in real time in a 'gig type' setting. I always thought the few TBers who said the TF can mimic the DB750 were smoking something... now I know they are smoking something!

2) The LDS stuff continues to impress.... great sounding, lightweight, and cost effective.

3) The Accugroove Tri112 sounded quite good (although very mellow and reserved) with the DB750 or Glock pumping into it. The smaller heads really didn't do it justice. Still not my thing, but for a warm organic tone, if you have enough power and 'ooomph' going into one, it's really quite nice. Hurlatron's rig of the DB750 and Tri112 with his Lakland sounded REALLY good... warm, warm, warm... fat, fat, fat. In A/Bing the EA VL210 with the Tri112 (somewhat similar designs), I felt the Tri112 blew the VL away at half the size and weight!


4) My favorite rigs of the afternoon were:

- TF with the Berg 's' stack.... big but tight low end, beautiful singing treble, lot's of definition (interestingly, I never use that combination... I always use my Walter with the Berg's.... I'm going to have to rethink that!)

- Per above... the Tri112/DB750.... totally warm, organic tone, and surprisingly loud, and I think the somewhat compressed tone of the Tri112 actually was a positive with the 'somewhat too wide and bloomy' DB750... nice pairing!

- LDS210/Glock.... Steve's LDS 210 with the B&C speakers is quite similar to the EpiUL tone.... even though the Glock was only putting out partial power into that 8ohm cab, it was uber modern, crisp, full, but very tight and articulate.... the best 'slap' style combination there.


Finally, again all those basses made my head spin a little, but one thing I do remember is that Shelly's active Fender J 5 string (not sure about the model) and Dan's 'modified Marcus Miller' stood up VERY well to the Celinder/Sadowsky super J's... nice basses, and nothing really does sound exactly like a Fender except a Fender!!!!


Again, very, very nice meeting you all. I do love all things bass.

K

This thing was awesome. All of you guys can play circles around me so I was content to listen most of the time.

Thanks for bringing the LDS. Because of my cerebral pulsy and need for light wieght, I thought I was limited to Schroeder. And Bob gave me excellent service when I bought my Warwick from him off of this site. I'll definately check them out when I join a band and the need comes.

That Skjold was amazing.

It was nice to see a Sadowsky that didn't look like a J bass, as they aren't my thing.

Shelly's playing is amazing.

And with all these multithousand dollar instrumennts there, the bass that fit me the best was that Peavey Cirrus prototype that you got for $100. Makes me want to go out and try the production model right now.

Thanks guys.

while we're giving love to shelly, we should also give up some love to ken, nate, and steve. they all were pretty slick, too. i don't think you'll like the neck on the production cirrus BXPs -- they're not round like mine, but more flat.

robb.

Hey,

I agree with Ken...it was great experiencing the different amps and cabs, especially because I'm considering a small modular rig.

I didn't play through the Aggie, but heard others play through it and boy did it have the power! I did play through the TF, Eden and Glock with various cabs and Glock was definitely beefy. Those LDS cabs really have me thinking...

All the basses were impressive in their own way. The Peavey sound and build quality were great, and I believe most of us agreed that the Carvin 6'er begged to have the frets ripped out...what wonderful mids! The Marcus was hard to put down, and I loved the top end zing on Ken's Celinder. Sadowsky's are always shining stars. I wanted to rip the pup cover from Burk's so badly, but I also wanted to live :) . The Skjold 6 was a winner, too.

I didn't get around to the Warwick or the Lakland, which I really wanted to do. I played a 55-02 at LDS on Friday and found it to be very solid and versatile.

BTW, my Fender that Ken referred to is a stock 2006 MIA Jazz Deluxe V with SCN pick-ups. I really think that Fender could have some winners if they tightened up quality control and listened to customers concerning 5-string neck profiles.

:bawl:

i'll have to host one of these this summer. all y'all west siders are welcome to drive out here for it.

robb.

I had to work but would look forward to a summer GTG.
Let's rent out the Rock Financial Showplace and..........

How 'bout a K of C?

Or, just Robb's place.

:p

while we're giving love to shelly, we should also give up some love to ken, nate, and steve. they all were pretty slick, too. i don't think you'll like the neck on the production cirrus BXPs -- they're not round like mine, but more flat.

robb.

+ 1, and love to you and your wife in advance for allowing us to wreck your place :D

That's too bad about the BXP's...any idea why Peavey decided to go with a different builder, or is that confidential?

Thanks to everyone for coming out to the GTG!
It was cool to put a face to some of the names.

I did a fair share of sittin' back and soaking it all in. I was just AMAZED by the playing of everyone who picked up a bass.

This GTG is going to be bad on my wallet.:D

Kens Celinder, and Sadowsky modern 24, Steves Sadowsky......the one with gold all over it;) , was super sharp and played like butter.
G's Skjold looked like $1.0M buck and sounded like more than that. (I didn't play it though....I'm intimidated by 6'ers)

Here's a couple pics, and I saw others snapping pics, so maybe they'll share too.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/thehurlatron/TBGTG4.jpg

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Oh yeah...pics!

I didn't take nearly as many as intended...I was too busy playing and running my mouth! A group shot would've been nice, but 2PM came before I knew it. Anyway, here goes. Sorry the last two are so big...the photobucket resizing won't take for some reason:

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http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m62/michelehobbs/Michigan%20GTG/P1200011.jpg

Great basses, great gear all the way around. Still kicking myself for not getting there sooner...aagh!

It was a great pleasure to meet all of you. Another round of thanks to thehurlatron!

Man i wish i could have been there.. where's the pictures?


No Pictures = No GTG :D

http://www.msu.edu/~smathers/gtg1.jpg

http://www.msu.edu/~smathers/gtg2.jpg

http://www.msu.edu/~smathers/gtg3.jpg

http://www.msu.edu/~smathers/gtg4.jpg

http://www.msu.edu/~smathers/gtg5.jpg

http://www.msu.edu/~smathers/gtg6.jpg

http://www.msu.edu/~smathers/gtg7.jpg

Again, great time. Thanks Brad!

Thanks for posting the pictures guys.

You know... what a great time to be a bassist. Look at those tiny little cabs in the pictures, and every one of them was rockin'... each one would be enough for at least a mid sized gigs, and two of any of them would be enough for anything. And while the big Heart Rock, Peavey400, TB750 all sounded amazing, the little Thunderfunk and WT550 held their own fine, and would be enough for all but the loudest gig.


The 'good old days' are now regarding rigs:D :bassist:

Aw ****, I missed it. :(

I'm bummed I missed it!
Looks like a good time had by all.

http://www.msu.edu/~smathers/gtg4.jpg



You mean there are other bass players out there Ken's size!!?!???!?!

Looks like you guys and gal, had a great time! I almost wish I still lived in Michigan.:D

You mean there are other bass players out there Ken's size!!?!???!?!

yeah. they're called "women". :smug:

i spoke with burk today. he seemed pretty insistent that we have one of these at his house this summer. as much as i would like y'all to meet my dog and enjoy my backyard and basement, steve wants it at his place even more. which is fine, because he lives much closer to LDS.

i'd like to go to the palmer clinic at LDS in february. help me make sure i don't back out for a lame reason.

robb.

Man, I'm in for everything. Hopefully I'll make it to LDS for the clinic.

Robb and Burk - a MI bass BBQ would be awesome this summer. Sign me up.

I was talking with a buddy about Shelly's Deluxe Jazz. I wish I'd spent some more time with that one.

Two more people have added that they would like to try to make it on 1/20/07. :D

I'd love to make it then too, but I had a gig.

Glad to hear it was such a success! Maybe next time.

Two more people have added that they would like to try to make it on 1/20/07. :D

It's never too late... um...er... well... I guess sometimes it is:D

The early bird gets the rig:cool:

This was a really great time guys. I had a lot of fun, and was really blown away by some things, and other things didn't live up to my expectations. As I expected, i dug the Fender-style basses more than anything else. Ken's Celinder practically plays itself. I've played this one a few times before, but it really does it for me every time, and that birdseye neck is gorgeous! Shelly's Am. Dlx. Jazz was killer, too. I think my favorite bass, for what I do, was Burke's Metro... I don't need a fiver, but damn does that thing do the rock and roll tone well. I liked it a lot more than his NYC sadowsky. It just had something going in the low mids that kills me. If you ever decide to have that stupid moment where you let it go, Steve, you know who to call.

As always, at these GTGs, I'm really amazed by how well my Marcus Miller stood up to the higher-end stuff. I mean, it's no celinder, but it's about 1/4 of the price! Shelly put my bass through a workout like it's never seen, too! That girl can PLAY!

I had a blast. Thanks to all for making us hack players feel accepted. The guy I brought, Brian, while not a bass player, had a riot too, and he's kind of half considering picking up a bass now. I mean, hooray for new bass blood, but dammit, you guys are stealing my singer/guitar player!

Dude, Dan, that Marcus was killin'!

Dude, Dan, that Marcus was killin'!

Thanks, the Aeros in it really do it for me.

I'm no six man, but that Skjold was smokin. I cant believe how it could go from that real bright, guitar like top end, to that thick p-bass like tone, just with the passive tone control.

Dude, Dan, that Marcus was killin'!

I agree...totally. It was veeerrry hard to put down. I'm primarily a 5-string player, but that 4-string felt like home to me. That, combined with the tone makes Dan's MM a great bass.

BTW, thanks again to Matt for getting us together. I really enjoyed everyone. It was nice to be in a room with capable, knowledgeable bass players and great equipment. Lookin' forward to whatever GTG's happen in the area this summer.

The other thing I forgot to mention that was very cool was Robb's Warwick pre. I think I remember that it actually has a tube amp with some sort of power soak device, so you get the full 'tube growl' thing, emulating a full tube power amp.

While that isn't really my personal thing, it sure did sound 'legit' to me... very warm and growly. Nice!!!

man, i love that pre. it is a gig machine. and while the most notable part of it is the convincing tube power tone on setting 3, it is really useful in all four settings. someone heard setting 4 and said it was a slap machine! settings 1 and 2 don't use the tube power amp, and setting 2 is the only one of the four that comes close to being flat. (well, technically setting 4 is flat, but i don't know if that's taken before or after the power transformer.)

i could go on forever on the warwick. way underappreciated, probably due to its rarity and $1k new pricetag. i got onto one after playing through the quad VI head at elderly instruments.

give me a few years and i'll make a better, smaller one for cheaper. ;)

robb.

also, here is a link to the picture of my HT-112 on top of my C400.

somehow this makes perfect sense. (http://montag.multiply.com/photos/album/3)

robb.

also, here is a link to the picture of my HT-112 on top of my C400.

somehow this makes perfect sense. (http://montag.multiply.com/photos/album/3)

robb.

Awesome!!!! That's a combination I never would have thought of. But, hearing the 400 through my HT210s, I can see why you would like it... kind of a 'beauty and the beast' sort of vibe. Really cool!

K

You mean there are other bass players out there Ken's size!!?!???!?!

LOL! Good point! :p

Man, I am bummed that I missed it. But, I had this other little 'GTG' to attend, and it was pretty cool, too. :cool:

But dangnabit, if you do it again, don't schedule it during NAMM!!! :bawl:

And speaking of players Ken's size, here's Tripster himself laying it down on a Glock rig (and yes, he can even load/unload the rig all bys hisself!!! :eek:):

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/tombowlus/NAMM%20shots/IMG_4024.jpg

We missed you... it was fun. Not an overwhelming amount of gear, but some very differently voiced stuff.. a very wide range of aggressive, grindy, super clean, small and light, big and heavy. It was fun.

Thanks for posting that Glock picture. Boy, did the HR sound good in that big room through the LDS cab. Nice!

I would love to try the Glock with a 4ohm Glock410. From what I heard of your 112, that 410 is probably a killer. A little heavy for me, but right at 80 pounds I think, which makes it one of the lightest 'non neo' 410's.

I don't know if you noticed, but the Glock Ultra Lights still use their stock Volt (or whatever they are) ceramic magents. All the weight savings comes from the composite cab material. That's a unique approach. I think Oteil B. has a custom Epi410 which uses the NYC drivers, but placed in the light poplar UL cabinet. That's kind of a cool compromise for those that want a bigger, deeper, traditional tone from a slightly lighter cab!

K

We missed you... it was fun. Not an overwhelming amount of gear, but some very differently voiced stuff.. a very wide range of aggressive, grindy, super clean, small and light, big and heavy. It was fun.

Thanks for posting that Glock picture. Boy, did the HR sound good in that big room through the LDS cab. Nice!

I would love to try the Glock with a 4ohm Glock410. From what I heard of your 112, that 410 is probably a killer. A little heavy for me, but right at 80 pounds I think, which makes it one of the lightest 'non neo' 410's.

I don't know if you noticed, but the Glock Ultra Lights still use their stock Volt (or whatever they are) ceramic magents. All the weight savings comes from the composite cab material. That's a unique approach. I think Oteil B. has a custom Epi410 which uses the NYC drivers, but placed in the light poplar UL cabinet. That's kind of a cool compromise for those that want a bigger, deeper, traditional tone from a slightly lighter cab!

K

I talked with Udo a bit, and he is certainly looking into neo drivers, but he has not found anything that meets with his satisfaction.

He did mention, though, that because of your comments, he has relabeled the lettering around the Gain knob, and now calls the "Peak/Clip" light "Overdrive." So, he said to say that you were right (for a change! :eek: :smug: :p JK, of course).

Tom.

I talked with Udo a bit, and he is certainly looking into neo drivers, but he has not found anything that meets with his satisfaction.

He did mention, though, that because of your comments, he has relabeled the lettering around the Gain knob, and now calls the "Peak/Clip" light "Overdrive." So, he said to say that you were right (for a change! :eek: :smug: :p JK, of course).

Tom.


Ha! I do get one right every once in a while... but as I always say... 'I've been wrong so many times before':D

Cool on that.. they also changed the manual around a little bit. Udo is very cool, and was very helpful when I had a few questions. I bet the HR running at 2.67 ohms and 1000 watts into that new 6x10 was amazing!

K

Dudes and dudettes, I had a couploe auditions this week, and although my Skjold absolutely killed, I couldn't help but think about all the sweet gear I had played at the GTG.

For one aud. I had to learn a couple of old disco/funk tune - Tell Me Somthin' Good etc. I thought of Dan's MM.

For the other I had to learn Bad Compnay and Cheap Trick tunes, and I thought about Robb's 400.

How about we start a gear pool?

yeah my hamer 12 woulda worked for the Cheap Trick stuff....
:hiding:

Dude, between that and our Skjolds, all things are covered!

We missed you Joe. Thinking about coming to Lowdown for the clinic?

I need details....
I'm bummed that i missed the GTG, looks like a fine time was had by all.
It would have been nice to see my Skjold played by someone that would do it justice, I feel like a 90 yr old man in a Lamborghini when I play it......
:hmm:

Dude, there were some players there, that's for sure. We still should do some kind of Skjold hang here in the near future, and there is going to be a clinic next week at Lowdown.

Dude, there were some players there, that's for sure. We still should do some kind of Skjold hang here in the near future, and there is going to be a clinic next week at Lowdown.

Pete is going to be in Ohio in March, I think. I am hoping to meet up with him, and maybe we can schedule a GTG with the man himself! :D

I'M IN!! I'll bring cigars, and some single malt to pass.

I will be there. 100% awesome!

G- I need the details for the clinic. I've never been to LDS so I should probably make a trip....

Check lowdownsound.com for deets. Not sure if I can make it now, but I'm trying...

G- I need the details for the clinic. I've never been to LDS so I should probably make a trip....

I have an out of town gig Thursday that will require me to leave town on Wednesday...rats!

Per your visit, the clinic is actually down the street from Low Down Sound, not in the store. My guess is the store will close early that day (versus the standard 6pm closing time), so you would have to get there early is you wanted to check out the store.

Have fun!

Wow, sorry to hear (read) that, Ken. Have a good gig!

Well, looks like I won't be at the clinic. I'm not feeling horrible, yet I'm not feeling well enough to drive an hour there and back. Too bad, because I was looking forward to meeting more of my fellow Michigan bass players. Maybe some other time!