[Minneapolis/MN Thread] Where's the "beer" thread icon?

[superbassman2000]

Like everyone said, it was great to meet everyone! There was a lot of great gear and cool people--it couldn't all be contained in one GTG. But I heard a lot of great stories, some great advice, and saw a lot of really cool basses!

 

[jamo71]

Hey all,
It was great to meet everyone yesterday. Thanks to Kenner for inviting me. I had a great time and appreciate being able to play some of your gear. Looking forward to the next one.

Todd

 

[carl h.]

HDRACER, just found that same cart at menards. Think I'm going to go pick it up - great tip from the meet.

 

[hdracer]

Thanks Tim & Ken for putting together a great GTG. I got a chance to see some great gear that I never would have had a chance to see,feel or hear. The fEARful's sounded great with every bass, I know what my next project will be. I also learned that I really like Wal basses, and Alembic's truly are amazing!

On the way home Matt and I were talking about all the cool people & gear we saw. I have been kicking around a idea. Tim has hosted the last few GTG's. I have a large warehouse in my business and I have a area set up for the band I'm in to practice. I have a full drum kit & PA. I am willing to host the next one. Maybe we can have a mid to late summer GTG. I have picnic tables & a BBQ grill, (heck the GP in my band owns a catering biz!). We can chat about that if summer ever gets here.

Thanks again!

 

[Nightlyraider]

Thanks everybody for the good time yesterday. For over three hours it flew by in a hurry.

Now I have P-bass GAS to boot.

 

[ExaltBass]

Our Host Tim (MNAirHead) on one of Kenner's SWEET Alembics

Kenner rockin' out intensely on his with his Spector

pbagley with his gorgeous spalted maple fretless made by a Minnesota luthier (Paul... details?)

Charles Fletcher's rack-o-goodness

The Fearfuls were a HIT! The white cab next to it is HDRacer's homebrewed EV 1x15

Luckie Matt and Myself with my Joiner Fretless

Luckie's bass was great

... it's a Wal... what else is there to say?

BassMule on a Schecter - great player!

Our new friend Sam

A REAL GOOD time was had by all!

A link to all my pics: TB GTG - March 2011 pictures by exaltbass - Photobucket

 

[nealpolitan]

Yes, thanks to all. It was nice to see all the toys people brought. Thank Timmy for hosting again! The homemade Octoberfest beer was very tasty.

My Dad (a retired shop teacher) is coming down this week and he asked if I had any projects to do (he can handle grandkids only so long). I've got a nice sheet of some fancy 1/2 inch plywood just begging to be cut up into a fEARful 12/6. Then to put it together... That might take a while.

 

[Bass Mule]

Thanks again Tim for hosting, and everyone else who helped organize! This was a blast and I'm glad there's such a strong brotherhood of the Low-end here in the Cities. Thanks for posting the pics, Exalt. These are great.

 

[rickl289]

I too had fun. Enjoying the Harmony. Thanks Tim.

Luckie, if you need help replacing the caps in your little amp, let me know. I've done many.

Some asked about the flats on my black Squier. GHS stainless steel Precision: 45-105.

Thanks to everyone that brought gear.

 

[rickl289]

A bit off topic but I noticed a lot of players use a gig bag to carry their bass instead of a hard case. I need another case. Any recommendations for a padded gig bag? PM is fine.

Thanks.

 

[ExaltBass]

A bit off topic but I noticed a lot of players use a gig bag to carry their bass instead of a hard case. I need another case. Any recommendations for a padded gig bag? PM is fine.

Thanks.

I use the Sadowsky Portabag which is a Sadowsky branded Access Stage-Five Gigbag (cheaper this way too). You can get them from Elderly Instruments for $169 [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I like this because I pack my bass on top of my gear and my bandmates aren't too careful around other peoples stuff. It's a great step between a soft gig-bag and a hard case.

Monocase is another option - but it is more like the Access Stage 5, and there is also Mooradian - which my friend Jeff has used for 20+ years and swears by. It folds for storage, but still offers good protection if you're taking care of it (see note about careless bandmates above). It's more of an East Coast gigging bag (Boston), and I'll be getting one for my new fretted Joiner Bass.
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There are a lot of less expensive options out there, but if you have an investment in an instrument, and want to protect it, a good case is worth it.

Kenner had a couple of great gigbags for his Alembics... 'nuff said. Maybe he'll let us know what he's using.

(getting off soapbox)

 

[Nightlyraider]

I have a Monocase and it is GREAT.

+1 for the investment in good bag/case for gear also. Some cheaper bags do absolutely nothing for you in terms of "protection".

Also a question: Anyone have a local store where I can buy shortscale flats?

 

[ShirazBop]

Now I have P-bass GAS to boot.

 

[MNAirHead]

Gigbags...
I have a few of the options... what budget, bass and what use?

Reason I ask is there are tons of options... some were more than my ATA hard cases... I do enjoy my $$$$$ (more expensive than a hard case) bags.... This may be more convenience on my part (can carry an amp in one hand, baby in the other and run with the bass on my back.

I had a troubled time finding info as folks would post back "I love my XYZ" or "if you're not buying an Igig - you're wasting money"

The one I use is heavier, more expensive and less protective than any of my hard cases.

For how I use them, I'm quickly realizing that I should have gotten a dual bag... not to put another bass into, just to have a compartment for mike stands etc.


This is one of the things, I'd buy used - they do come up.

 

[rickl289]

I bought an used Warwick rockbag from Superbassman2000. This seems well padded and my p fits.

Thanks to all for the suggestions.

 

[Matt Call]

Man... I always miss stuff!

 

[MNAirHead]

Opaque..

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[Kenner]

My Roadrunner bag is pretty solid....and actually, the other bag was one from my G&L tribby.....I'd buy another Roadrunner

 

[pbagley]

pbagley with his gorgeous spalted maple fretless made by a Minnesota luthier (Paul... details?)

TB GTG - March 2011 pictures by exaltbass - Photobucket[/url]

Details, as requested:

ToneSmith 320 bass
Made by Kevin Smith in 2001.
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I did not see an address on his site, but I hear that he moved to Harris, MN about a year or so ago.

- Paul

 

[superbassman2000]

That is such a beautiful bass! It really sounded good!

EDIT: I just checked out the website--i like that 510 a lot...i might have to make a phone call...