wintremute's NAMM 2020 experience

[pbass6811]

GR Bass

Next stop is GR Bass to see if Remco is going to be playing at their booth this year. Last year at the end of the show I ended up purchasing a 2x12 slim in white leather (soooooooo sexy), and only 42 pounds. Well I find out that 1) No Remco at their booth this year, and 2) they now have a 2x12 that is only 28 pounds!

A pic of me holding it:

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On Sunday I went back to compare the new cab to my 2x12. We set them up side-by-side and plugged one amp into both of them. I went about 20 feet away and started playing. I was waiting for them to switch from my cab to the new cab. It turns out, they were switching while I was playing, and I didn't even notice. So, the new super-light cab plays sounds just as good as mine. BAH! I CAN'T AFFORD MORE CABS!!!

I was blissfully amp/cab GAS free until I saw this. A 900w 212 that weighs 28lbs and 1200w 410 that weighs 33lbs!! I gotta check that out...

Alex Lofoco showed me his "Scale Colour System" book. I liked the visual of coloring intervals. Very clever. Also, the book was pretty good quality, with a ring binder instead of a normal spine.

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I've been checking that out. It looks pretty innovative and informative.

I thought I'd get a feel for the Rickenbacker, but the "guardian" had been there non-stop. But he was being pretty talkative, so I thought I could sneak over and check it out.

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No dice. Kicked out of the booth and the dude was looking for security.

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Honestly, you'd think, by now, as world famous as you are, they'd let you at least fondle one of their bass thingy's...

Once again, thank you so much for the glimpse into NAMM-world! You and @scubaduba have done a great service to the whole TB community! It is much appreciated! I'm hoping that I can get a few of my industry contacts to hook a brotha' up with an invite to next year's festivities. If not, I can always look forward to your adventures! I'm glad that you actually got to enjoy more of the activities that go along with NAMM. Thanks so much, and enjoy that rest, you've earned it!

 

[Fat Freddy]

Sunday is the fun day, with very few pics, as I just roamed the floor and played and messed around.

The day started with a tradition - breakfast at Roscoe's with @Passinwind .

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[McG]

And that's the end of my NAMM 2020 journey. Afterwards I went with Tony and Jeff for some Mexican food, and then I hit the road. The time was epic, and I can't wait for next year. Thanks for sticking around until the end.

Thanks for doing the leg work for those of us who can't attend Charles! As always, it was a great photo journal of a day at NAMM and cool hangs.

 

[StayLow]

As soon as you enter, you see somebody advertising something.

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Many thought Mötley Crüe looked like women in the 80's, but Nikki's really gone full-tilt now.

Seems he's traded the Thunderbird for a J bass, swapped heroin for an addiction to plastic surgery, and hopped on the transgender bandwagon.

 

[burgerdj]

Off to the Phoenix Club and the Bass Bash!

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@lowendmafia was here, and he let me play his new bass. At least, he lead me to believe he was buying it. He may have just walked out with it. Am I an accessory to a crime?

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Is that Ben Kenney rocking a Serek?!

 

[Microbass]

ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN

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Just needs tort...

 

[bench]

Is that Ben Kenney rocking a Serek?!

Yes. And it looks like he has a Joe Barden pickup in it like in his Lakland...

 

[TonyP-]

TSUNAMI wanted a family photo...

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And on the way out we find the people who were kicked out. I think you have to REALLY break the rules to get totally kicked out.

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JAMMY GUITAR...tell us your story. What happened? They were next to Risson Amplifiers and SoloDallas - do they know what happened?

Poor Pete Hilton...He looks like he saw a ghost...(not the band )

 

[Mark Ambler]

Patiently waiting for any news of new Trace Elliot Elf products.
BTW, Great thread, thanks.

 

[bassballs27]

Such a wicked thread!
@wintremute was their an Alleva Coppolo booth?

 

[EMoneySC2]

VANDERMEIJ GUITARS

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That's the closest homage I've seen to the Dingwall NG-2. Pretty cool, I think. With those Haesuell pickups (spelling?) they probably snarl real nicely

 

[neptoon]

And that's the end of my NAMM 2020 journey. Afterwards I went with Tony and Jeff for some Mexican food, and then I hit the road. The time was epic, and I can't wait for next year. Thanks for sticking around until the end.

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super cool! I have an SR1105B on preorder, can't wait!

 

[Joshua Pickenpaugh]

I always look forward to seeing your annual getting kicked out of the Rick booth photos, @wintremute !

 

[Clark Dark]

Ooo Ooo, G&L ash and maple dual P on first page...
check please !!!

 

[wintremute]

Great, looking forward to seeing more shots. It was nice to meet you too (at the bass bash, I was with Pete Skjold at his display there)

Ahh yes! It's always cool to meet TB members out in the real world.

 

[wintremute]

Following. Thanks @wintremute , as always!

"BASS"

 

[wintremute]

Oh my good lord, that Serek 5!!

Yeah, I'm not really into expensive basses (I prefer my $300 stuff), but Serek is one of the few that I seriously consider.

 

[wintremute]

that carved body is gorgeous! Price???

According to ther website, 2350 €.

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Also...check this out! I believe it's also carved.

 

[Doctor Morbius]

Thank you for taking the time to post all of these large pictures with write up.

I had no idea there were this many builders in the industry. Also, I'm shocked to see how many P-bass, Jazz bass and P&J variants there are. I expected to see more diversity in pickup configurations.

 

[wintremute]

hi Charles

thx sooooooo much!!!! My favorite thread!!!



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