Chicagoland Bassists

[EtoBb]

Hey all,

I recently posted on talkbass looking to try out some Avatar cabs.

A few folks responded and I was able to successfully meet with them.

The success of this interaction got me to thinking: why not a dedicated regional thread, group, or 'club'? The goal of this would be to allow fellow bassists to try out gear that they would normally have to buy blindly or simply not have access to. A lot of us do not have the cash and time to buy things on a trial basis; even just covering shipping costs gets expensive.

This is not intended to serve as a classifieds or anything else that will get me banned.

I guess I'll get the ball rolling and list my gear:

GK 800rb
Ampeg 410hlf
Peavey t40
G&L LB100

Fulltone bass drive
And a few more pedals I can't think of off the top of my head.

[Spraeg]

It seems like there's a number of us floating around on here, I think it'd be cool to have some sort of community or club, or maybe a meeting/get-together somewhere, maybe this should go under the social events forum? My gear is listed in my profile.

[Yerf Dog]

We could collect dues. I could be treasurer.

[EtoBb]

Originally Posted by Spraeg

It seems like there's a number of us floating around on here, I think it'd be cool to have some sort of community or club, or maybe a meeting/get-together somewhere, maybe this should go under the social events forum? My gear is listed in my profile.

Maybe you're right. This might do better under the social events forum; perhaps a mod can move it.

A meeting would be great. I know that Jacquo-III(sp?) occasionally hosts events with a featured bassists. They're pretty well centralized in the city, near the new Bottom Lounge. Maybe people would be willing to meet up before/after one of those?

[EtoBb]

Originally Posted by Yerf Dog

We could collect dues. I could be treasurer.

I didn't know Blagojevich was on talkbass!

[ThunderV]

That sounds cool, subscribed.

[Johnius]

I have a Warwick Corvette Standard 5 - lefty and a Stingray H - also lefty. I run them through an Ampeg B15R. It's not a lot of gear but it's in Chicago.

[Bassman7PM]

Originally Posted by EtoBb

Maybe you're right. This might do better under the social events forum; perhaps a mod can move it.

A meeting would be great. I know that Jacquo-III(sp?) occasionally hosts events with a featured bassists. They're pretty well centralized in the city, near the new Bottom Lounge. Maybe people would be willing to meet up before/after one of those?

One Night Of Bass June 22 @ 7:00pm CST

Featuring:
Vuyani Wakaba
Jauqo III-X
Bill Dickens
Tim Seiser
Will Howard
Bill Clements.

The Darkroom
2210 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622-4827
(773) 276-1411

[Spraeg]

Bah... unfortunately, I have practice until 10 on Tuesdays... maybe I can make the next one

[lowendfriend]

Hey....just like the Pittsburgh bassist club!

Go Stillers....the Bucs needs their green weenie overhauled though (Bucs pre-cursor to the Terrible Towel)

[cyrusstark]

It's pretty cool that you got this started EtoBb. While I'm not currently in Chicago, I'm planning on getting an apartment in August.

[thudfromafar]

I was one of the dudes who met with EtoBb and can vouch for this. He tried my avatar cabs and carvin amp... even if he decided they weren't for him

I will have a custom "fEarful" cabinet soon for you guys to try... Also I plan on modding an Avatar SB112 cab with a new crossover/horn, to make it more "full range" and suitable for PA use.

I tend to go non-traditional whenever I can, so I'll contribute as much as possible if people want to try out weird stuff.

[JAUQO III-X]

Hey guys, a good way to meet other bass players in Chicago is at my bass event One Night Of Bass.killer players and always a great time.


Thanks for the plug Rob.

[EtoBb]

Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

Hey guys, a good way to meet other bass players in Chicago is at my bass event One Night Of Bass.killer players and always a great time.


Thanks for the plug Rob.

I went to one of these events a few months ago and it was great.

How late will this go tonight?

I have class until 930 but would like to make it out.

[JAUQO III-X]

Thanks.


It will end at 12 midnight.

[EtoBb]

All right. Sorry for the long delay. Let's get this ball rolling. I guess we'll do the numbers thing.

Respond if you want a number. Let us know about bassings in Chicago.

EtoBb -- 1

[GregC]

Good idea for a thread. The show Jaquo hosted was great (as usual). Unfortunately, my pics didn't come out well at all.

Those of us in the Lakland Owners Group (LOG) are in the process of scheduling a local GTG, which may take place at Lakland (they'll be involved with it, at any rate). I'll let y'all know when plans are more concrete--other basses are always welcome at these events.

If you don't mind, I'll pass on a number for now. I'm trying to cut down.

[Spraeg]

Meh, count me in. Although after last weekend's slight dampening, and the subsequent two feet of water in my basement, some of my gear may not be exactly up to working condition, I should also have a fEarful 1515/66 to play with by the end of the summer (or maybe 1x15/2x10 depending on what got ruined).

And let us know when the next show is, Jauqo.

[JAUQO III-X]

Will do.

If your not doing anything,come by the monthly jam this coming sunday, August 1st.


At The Music Garage.
345 North Loomis Street
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 997-1972

5th flr

2pm to 7pm

Any one who wants to come by and jam or just hang you're all more than welcome.

[EtoBb]

Originally Posted by GregC

If you don't mind, I'll pass on a number for now. I'm trying to cut down.

Not a big fan of the whole number thing myself. If you have a better idea of how to keep the thread circulating, I'm all ears.