US: Midwest April 15th, 2018 Chicago Spring GTG!

[theduke1]

I have a Acme Low B series 3 I would like to trade for a 2x10 of equal value.
Let me know if I should bring it
Duke

 

[Eilif]

Please add me to the list too! I think I rsvp a while ago but just to be sure. I should be able to bring my Stega six, Arkham Abyss, Demeter Minnie and hopefully some MAS 18 cabs.

You have been added!

 

[BostonJazz72]

You have been added!

Thanks!

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Oh my- only a week away!

I will be bringing my Genzler rig (amp and 2 12-3 array cabs), a couple of basses (not sure which ones yet) and my Boss GT1B multieffects unit.

See everyone there!

 

[theduke1]

The WBC members planning on the trip are finalizing our plans.
Can’t wait to meet everyone
I am hoping this becomes an annual trip for me
Duke

 

[gkbass13]

Doing name tags again? That was a great idea last year !

 

[eli]

Doing name tags again? That was a great idea last year !

In fact I *just* ordered them! Gonna ask everyone to put their TB handle on top and familiar name (what do you want us to call you?) on the bottom, so check your username!

 

[ivorytower]

If it isn't too late, I'd like to be added/RSVP.

Thanks!

 

[Scoops]

Third Place finisher in the recent TB Build off will be there
Winter Build Off 2018 - Wallybird

 

[Eilif]

If it isn't too late, I'd like to be added/RSVP.

Thanks!

Definitely not too late!

I just wanted to add to everyone that while I appreciate RSVP's, I'd much rather have folks come without RSVP'ing than not come at all.
Even if you decide to come last minute or just for a while, we'd be happy to have you!

 

[briandavismurph]

Update April 9th:
The GTG is just 6 days away! Just want to remind everyone that it's not to late to RSVP, even if you don't RSVP, please feel free to stop by anyway. The more the merrier!

Chicago Spring Talkbass Get Together
-April 15th
-Load in starts at 1, Official start time 1:30, out by 6PM
-Location:
Young Mens Educational Network (YMEN)
1241 S Pulaski Rd,
Chicago, IL 60623
Young Men's Educational Network – "Creating Sustainable Male Leadership in Chicago"
-Parking is in the fenced gravel lot to the South of the building.
-Featured Speaker: Tim Seisser of "LowDown Bass Guitar" will Present "A Guide to Spec'ing and Purchasing a Custom Instrument" at 2PM.


Costs/
-FREE! Thanks to some generous Talkbass members (not me) rental of the space has been covered and there is no fee for admission!
-There will be a tip jar out for the YMEN staff worker who will be opening up, closing and generally helping out.

Food:
-Drinks will be allowed everywhere, but food and snacks will stay in the gym area.
-Pizza and Salad will be delivered at about 4:40 from Lou Malnati's. $10 buy in for pizza will be collected at the front door, sign-in.
-Drinks and snacks to be brought by whomever is willing (see below)
-No alcohol. Sorry.

Jamming, hanging and Gear
- We'll have two separate, good-sized rooms for hanging and playing. No amplification provide by YMEN, but I'm confident a few of you will bring rigs. Don't forget to bring stands!
- There will also by a gym area for eating. The gym will have a Jamming setup with electronic drums, guitar amp, etc...

-Sales
The event is not a swap meet, but if you've got a couple pieces of gear you're looking to sell, bring 'em. If possible, put a tag on it indicating price so folks know what is for sale.

So, a few things you can do:
1) Post if you are coming, and if you are bringing any other guests.
2) Post to volunteer for setup, cleanup and bringing of snacks, drinks and ice.
3) If you're available to give a ride, please post that as well.
4) Post here with what gear you are -or are willing- to bring.
5) Spread the word to your friends, other bass groups, etc. This may be a "TB GTG" but any bassist or interested musician is welcome. If possible, please PM me with expected number of visitors, but even if you can't send me numbers, bring people anyway.
6)Feel free to discuss, suggest, etc here any ideas you may have about the GTG. This is your GTG too and I'm always open to new ways to make this fun for you.

That's it for now. I'll update this post periodically with who is coming and who is voluntering.
I'm really looking forward to this and I'm really happy that we'll be able to use the space of such a great community organization like YMEN.

It's going to be a great event, hope you can make it!

Attending:
-Eilif- Will bring a cooler.
-Eli- Will bring crunchy snacks, pens/markers, paper, name tags
-Roosevelt
-Gearhead 17- Pop and Ice, cooler, cleanup/loadout.
-Skaswan- Snacks
-NigelD- 2 cases of pop.
-GregC- Setup and Water. Can give ride from near northside.
-Fred212b- Setup/cleaup and plates/napkins. Can give a ride to someone from the northside of Chicago
-TheDuke1
-Funksheep08- Setup and Cleanup.
-Upper Bout
-Scoops- cheese and crackers, Guitar and amp.
-Eulogy77
-Serek_basses
-MrBear
-Tslicebass
-MikeArnopol
-Hbarcat- Electronic drums and mini-amp
-lafonjeff and Mark- PA, mics etc.
-Oren
-Rikster
-Gkbass13
-jamiroquaisub
-TomB
-BostonJazz72
-Ivorytower

I plan on coming, I always have in my car GK MB500, Epifani UL212, and can bring early G&L L2000 [1981] if you think anyone would be interested. Also have 1980 Peavey T-20 that could use a new home. Can volunteer where needed but will be coming in right at 1:30 earliest due to my gig at church

 

[Eilif]

Looking at the sheer number of folks who are coming and the fact that many might come later in the day, we may have need of volunteers to watch the door througout the event and let latecomers in as the door will probably be locked from 2:00 on.

No need to sign up now, but day-of I'll have the folks who are already signed up to watch the door at the beginning of the event solicit folks to watch the door for short shifts (15-30 minutes?).

I plan on coming, I always have in my car GK MB500, Epifani UL212, and can bring early G&L L2000 [1981] if you think anyone would be interested. Also have 1980 Peavey T-20 that could use a new home. Can volunteer where needed but will be coming in right at 1:30 earliest due to my gig at church

Cool.
You're on the list!

 

[theduke1]

The caravan will be leaving Manitowoc at 9:30 am Sunday with a short stop in Milwaukee to add another WBC member
Should put us to you by 1:00ish

 

[ivorytower]

Definitely not too late!

I just wanted to add to everyone that while I appreciate RSVP's, I'd much rather have folks come without RSVP'ing than not come at all.
Even if you decide to come last minute or just for a while, we'd be happy to have you!

Thanks! Thinking of bringing my 4003W and Blacktop Jazz Bass for sure.

 

[Roosevelt]

Just found out I can't make it this year. Everyone have a great time!

 

[Eilif]

Just found out I can't make it this year. Everyone have a great time!

Sorry to hear that. Hope to see you again next time.

 

[Eilif]

UPDATE!
Unfortunately Tim Seisser's (LowDownBass) Sunday night gig is now requiring his presence earlier in the afternoon so he will not be able to give a talk.

Jake Serek (Serek Basses) has stepped up to the plate and will be giving a talk in his stead. Topic to be announced.

Thanks so much Jake!!!

 

[Mike Arnopol]

I'll be there with stuff. All of the new 8" based cabs.

 

[Eilif]

Topic for Jake Serek's talk will be on "Short Scale Basses".
In addition to that he's willing to discuss whatever else the audience would like. Should be a great presentation!

I'll be there with stuff. All of the new 8" based cabs.

Fantastic. Looking forward to trying these.

 

[Rikster]

Hello I would very much like to know about locating bridges and pickups when building a bass and how pickup location effects sound. Cannot wait til Sunday