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BASS DAY UK 9.11.08
UKs largest bass event in Manchester city centre

www.bassday.co.uk
BASS DAY UK 2008 will take place 9.11.08

Royal Northern College of Music,
124 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9RD

Doors open at 12.00, curfew at 23.00.
Tickets: 20 on-line / 22 on door. Ages 12 and under free !

For latest updates, programme and additional information:
Please visit the website: www.bassday.co.uk

BASS DAY UK on Sunday, the 9th of November.
The all day bass extravaganza will draw hundreds of bass
enthusiasts from all corners of the globe to The Royal Northern College of
Music in Manchester city centre.

Leading bassplayers from all over the world come together to showcase and demonstrate their talent, during performances and master-class sessions. This years all-day event allows the public to meet world class musicians in an informal, casual setting, giving them opportunities to learn and gain advice from professional players.

Bruntwood Theatre
Hadrien Feraud

(see schedule for full performance details)
.. and more ! … much more !!
we expose a broad selection of musical styles, bass playing techniques and advice.

Lecture Theatre
From students and beginners to professional musicians the largest
No.1 UK BASS event provides great enrichment opportunities.
Next to the artists, a wide range of name brands are represented.

Check web-site News for PRIZES to be won !!

Best UK Trade
Yamaha, MarkBass Amplifiers, Elites Bass Strings & Bass Centre, Music Man, Shuker Basses, Promenade Music, EBS, GB Guitars, Overwater Basses, A C Guitars, David Hall Amplifiers, East, Italia Arbiter, Ken Smith Guitars, Music Ground, Bass Guitar Magazine, Rotosound Strings and many more, take part in this event.

Visitors can try out the latest models of production as well as custom build
instruments, effects, amps at various stands over two floors of the venue.

BASS DAY UK 2008 will take place at:
Royal Northern College of Music
124 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9RD
Doors open at 12.00, curfew at 23.00.

For latest updates, programme and additional information: Please visit the website: www.bassday.co.uk

PRESS RELEASE (SHORT)
BASS DAY UK 08 promises to be the event of the year for anyone with a leaning towards the low-end.
Hundreds of bass players and enthusiasts are set to converge on the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester for a show which will see leading bass players on stage to showcase their incredible talents in a series of performances and master classes.

Along with an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the finest bass players in the world, BASS DAY UK also offers a chance to check out the latest in bass gear from the very best UK trade.

There will also be educational lectures from leading music colleges.
The day will be a rare opportunity to see everything that’s hot in the world of bass - players, tuition and gear, all in one informal, casual setting.

Below are vidoes from previous  Bass Day U.K. Shows

Lets hear it for the ladies..The Beauty and the Bass.. its in the eyes and the ears of the beholder. The world is full of talented woman bass players, from every nation far and wide..For to long we men have muscled our way around the bass but the sensitive touch is what our ladies bring to the table..Below is just a small list of woman bass players, beauty X 2, the bass and the person. Remember we are all beautiful in Gods eyes…

I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves..

Wendy Phua

www.wendyphua.com  She’s an awesome bass player!!!

Wendy’s music is available at www.wendyphua.com. Give yourself a reason to check her new work out, and she’ll give you plenty reason to listen to her again.

Bass Girls International

Bass Girls International

 Lydia on bass 5

Lydia on bass 2

HEATHROW 

L-dia

 Funky Girl

 AMANDA RUZZA - “Brazilian Bassist”

AMANDA RUZZA - “Brazilian Bassist”

Bassist Amanda Ruzza plays brazilian chorinho

AMANDA RUZZA - “Brazilian Bassist”

 Esperanza Spalding 

KURIKO TSUGAWA 

KURIKO TSUGAWA 

 KURIKO TSUGAWA 

 Caterina Palazzi 

Caterina Palazzi 

Caterina Palazzi 

Caterina Palazzi 

 Emily

Emily

 Emily  

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 click:  Ronda Smith 

 click: Ariane Bass Bass Bass 

  click: antonella mazza 

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Shelley Nicole’s

Belle

Divinity Roxx

 Kath

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FASHION: LOOKING GOOD, MAKING A STATEMENT.. CLOTHESWEAR

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Fuse of Syren

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BASSIDA aka IDA FUNKHOUSER

Abbi Roth

   

 

 

   

paola venturini 

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paola venturini 

  

Kim Clarke Jazz funk latin bass”

Kim Clarke Jazz funk latin bass” Kim Clarke 

Kim Clarke Jazz funk latin bass”

Lizz Chisholm

Lizz Chisholm

 

 

             A recent Visit to the Gallery Bass Merchant in London Camden, whilst waiting for the Victor Wooten concert later that evening, has led to me giving them another plug(mention), so if you missed the last post… here is another plug, Great shop lads…

I tried out many of their basses and amps and it has given me a good idea of which bass i like and what suits my style of play.. One of my favourite basses that i tried was a MTD 5 String made in the U.S.A (Micheal Tobias Design), Beautiful sound Beautiful styling..

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 I was also very impressed by the Mark Bass Amps.. Nice and compact lightweight and very portable but yet they are regarded as a serious bit of kit. No messing here they have climbed the ladder and are now a major player, they are in amongst the big names mixing it with the very best of them.

PICTURED ABOVE: MARK BASS AMPLIFICATION.. and no its not Jonathon Ross that’s playing the bass, although you have to look twice…

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A positive example of the type of shop is the Bass Gallery for a friendly service

Pictured above is the Bass Gallery in London Camden. The Gallery team consists of Martin Petersen, John Chapman, and Alex Carter friendly staff who are always happy to deal with all your queries.

One of the things i like about their shop is the policy of and Quote: It is very important to us that you the customer leave the shop happy, and we like to receive feedback from any visit. We are proud of the shop and the work performed here and would like you to feel welcome. We believe our prices to be competitive, but if you find them otherwise please call us.

Now that’s what i’m talking about. Martin is always friendly and welcomes you every time you visit.. Welcome to the Sei Bass Homepage

So if your ever in London don’t forget The Bass Gallery in Camden well worth the visit!!

 INSIDE THE SHOP

I know it means a lot to me when i go shopping to be greeted with genuinely cheerful staff who are passionate about the things that there selling..
So rounding of this post i want to say that even though i have also worked in the music shop industry and had to put up with Grumpy customers, yes!! Grumpy Customers you know who you are! i tried to be enthusiastic about the gear i sold and be myself. And now for those of you shop staff reading this Please remember to smile it goes along way..its a big part of selling.
Return customers always come back to places that they have had a good experience with. Useful tip!!
Please leave a comment maybe on your recent shopping trip, what was your experience?
Thanks
Eugene.

Get your bass serviced, upgraded, Give it more power with ADERE ENGINEERING..

 In January 2008, SMV entered the studio to record a CD and put together a summer/fall tour.

Look out for their European tour dates soon to be added.

Also look out for Victors new instructional Bass DVD a long with Anthony Wellington himself an accomplished bassplayer.

A new CD and  Book is also in the pipeline, exciting times ahead watch this space.

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Back to the nights performances at the Jazz Cafe Blink and you’ve missed it. I hope you were able to make it, believe me it was something really special.

Again we booked our place at the front of the stage early and waited.. We had previously booked a meal in the restaurant upstairs but decided to skip the meal and keep our prime place at the front of the stage as we didn’t want to miss out on the view.

I have included 2 video clips at the top of the page from the performance.

Victor used 2 Fodera Basses, 1 tenor bass and one standard, both were 4 stringers..

His backline amplification was a David Eden WT800 Bass Head and a David Eden 4×10 Bass   Cab  with a David Eden 1×15 Bass Cab.

Anthony Wellington used a Fodera 5 string bass and his backline amplification was a Gallien Krueger Stack both Head and Cabs 4×10 and 1×15.

Pictured above Regie Wooten super fast Guitar licks a great soloist himself.. The Teacher!!

With superb solo’s performed by all of the band we were treated to a night a sheer music genius. This was worth the wait. Victor shared with us that he was taught by both of his elder brothers who gave him a bass guitar when he was just 2 years old. He called them the Teachers as they in turn taught him the basics and now years later he teaches us. What stood out for me was the fact that they all seemed to enjoy playing as a band together and they were all equally as talented as each other. It was a night i was glad that i didn’t miss even though our booked table in the restaurant was left empty ( no rice and peas and jerk chicken that night) but we were full on the delights of the nights performance the place was packed What a full day which started  out with a visit to the Gallery Bass Merchant earlier an amazing music shop in Camden, when you go in the shop it takes your breath away they have so many nice things. Again if your in Camden it is well worth the visit, their stock is amazing.

A good evening was had by all. I learned alot from the gig one thing is for definite Victor is Awesome.. At the end of the gig he and the band stayed behind and signed autographs and chatted to the fans..

We left the jazz cafe at around 2.30am satisfied Our day started out at 11am leaving Bristol and with the visit to the Gallery Bass Merchant which took nearly all day coupled with the gig you could say it was a long day, but well worth it.

Thanks for looking in!!

Remember to stop by my site again.

Please let me know if there are any gigs coming up..

:THE VICTOR WOOTEN BAND
VICTOR WOOTEN - el. bass & vocals
REGI WOOTEN - guitar & vocals
KARLTON TAYLOR - keyboards & vocals
DERICO WATSON - drums
SANDRA WILLIAMS - vocals
ANTHONY WELLINGTON - el. bass & vocals
New Cd will be released in April 2008 on Telarc / Heads Up.
www.victorwooten.com

THE SUPPORT BAND:

Supported on the night by the ELIZABETH SHEPHARD TRIO from Toronto Canada a very tasty jazz trio. http://www.elizabethshepherd.com/

 A Singer, Song writer, and Pianist She reminded me  a little bit of Sandra Bullock in looks, pretty..  the Elizabeth Shepherd Trio was formed with Scott Kemp on bass, Colin Kingsmore on drums and Elizabeth Shepherd on piano and vocals.

 Stanley.Marcus.Victor

Read the Feature in the

current

Bass Player Magazine

SMV

Stanley Clarke - Marcus Miller - Victor Wooten

Super Bass Solo Technique [1992]
DVD

Victor Wooten And Carter Beauford - Making Music [1999]
DVD

Bass Extremes Live [1994]
DVD

Bass Day 1998
DVD

Palmystery

 

 

 

 

A Show of Hands

The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music (Paperback)

Soul Circus

Yin Yang

 

Live in America [Live] [Double CD] 

 

 

 

 

Bass Extreme [Us Import] [Import]

Extraction [Import]

Vital Techtones 2 [Import]

Just Add Water

Victor Wooten-Super Bass Solo Tech. [1994]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Eugene,

Here is the first of many basses that I have for sale.

Kind regards,

Craig.

Item 1: 1978  FENDER  PRECISION BASS Sn. S890147

DESCRIPTION

ORIGINAL 1978 FENDER PRECISION BASS BODY (ALDER)
COLOUR: SALMON PINK RE-FIN.
REPLACEMENT MINT GREEN PICKGUARD
REPLACEMENT 1970′S DIMAZIO PB PICKUP
REPLACEMENT 1962 RE-ISSUE VINTAGE P/J FENDER JAPAN BRIDGE
ORIGINAL 1978 FENDER PRECISION BASS MAPLE NECK
ORIGINAL 1978 FENDER PRECISION BASS TUNING PEGS

SUMMARY

This bass is a fantastic player’s bass with loads of vintage appeal. The maple neck and Dimazio pickup give the bass a trebley growl that is perfect for cutting through the mix both live and in the studio. The bass is well balanced. It is easy to play and set up with new Rotosound Swing Bass strings.  The perfect machine for Rock, Blues, Punk or Metal.

GUIDE PRICEThis bass is an excellent example of a 1970’s work-a-day Fender Precision

and is priced to sell at just £ 899.00.

FOR SALE: One of my favorite BASS GUITARS  from one of my favorite Bass players, which is hard to find nowadays.

YAMAHA Nathan East 1 signature 5 string bass
BBNE1  Amber burst, Ebony fretboard, 5 way active plus control, elegant styling, and more..
Good condition. these sold for around £1700 new. no longer available. NOW price, contact me..

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CLICK: FOR YOUR GUIDE TO UPCOMING CONCERTS, NEAR YOU..

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CUSTOM BUILT PLEXIGLASS PRECISION BASS Sn. AXMN733390‏

Hi Eugene,

Here is another bass for you.

Cheers,

Craig

DESCRIPTION

Here is an ultra rare plexi glass Precision Bass.
The body is made of lucite acrylic. See-through plexiglass.
The neck is a 1997 Fender USA Precision Bass Classic series bass
which features a slim Jazz Bass profile maple neck with a rosewood board.
The original Fender tuning pegs are present.
The pickup is a white capped EMG AXL passive Precision Bass Unit.
The bass is finished with an amber-sparkle coloured pickguard.

SUMMARY: The first thing that you will notice about this bass is that you can see right through it.
This bass is very rare and I have only ever seen two others, one in John Entwistle’s
collection. The other played be local bass hero Charlie Jones (Page & Plant, Goldfrapp etc.)
This bass will certainly make you stand out in a crowd. It is very playable but be warned it
is very heavy!!! Tone Wise the Precision bass has a funky, trebley twang to it due in the main
to it’s plexiglass body. 

PRICE GUIDE: Ultra-rare and highly collectible, the plexiglass bass is a sound investment at just £600.00

PRICE GUIDE Ultra-rare and highly collectible, the plexiglass bass is a sound investment at just £600.00

XL Half Rounds Semi-Flat Wound

Half Round bass strings are wound with pure nickel, then precision ground, leaving the outer surface semi-smooth. They retain the flexibility and most of the tonal characteristics of round wound strings. Try them for their flatwound feel and a vintage roundwound tone.
 

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GRECO “Z” ZEMAITIS LESPAUL STYLE BASS GUITAR Sn. B027941‏

Hi Eugene,

Here is another bass for you.

Cheers, Craig

DESCRIPTION

Early ’90’s Greco Zemaitis style bass guitar.
Sculpted and stylized Les Paul shaped body.
Beautiful silver sparkle finish with very fine metal-flake pattern.
Three Thunderbird style Japanese made passive humbucking pickups.
Slim tapered bolt-on maple neck with top of the range Gotoh tuning pegs.
Zemaitis shape notched shield headstock with ebonized veneer front.
Solid heavy Gotoh chrome bridge for maximum sustain.

SUMMARY This bass oozes rock-star appeal. They are very rare in the UK
and Japanese guitar collector websites will tell you that these basses
were made in very limited quantities. I have never seen another! I
bought this guitar at Ed Romans guitar store in Las vegas in 2002.
Where I was told that it had originally belonged to Tom Hamilton of
Aerosmith. The bass still has a very long pink webbing strap with an
Aerosmith 1994 tour pass badge for the Boston Garden attached to it.
There is sadly no paperwork though. These basses were originally
built as a tribute to ex Faces and Bad Company bassist

Tetsu Yamauchi. 
The ‘Z’ bass as it became known has a wonderful full bass sound somewhere
between a Gibson EBO bass and a Thunderbird. This bass is in excellent
condition but does display some playing wear. PRICING GUIDE: Greco’s new Zemaitis line will set you back several thousand pounds but this
rare rock’n'roll axe is yours for just £ 500.00. 

   ‘62 REISSUE FENDER JAPAN PRECISION BASS Sn.L000979‏

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Hi Eugene,

Here is another bass.
Cheers, Craig.

DESCRIPTION

Late 90’s stock Fender Japan ‘62 Reissue Precision Bass.
“Crafted in Japan Series”.
Deep three tone sunburst with very little wear.
Tortoise shell guard with finger rest.
Beautifully profiled maple neck with rosewood board.
60’s style peg head with vintage tuners and strap button.
Finished with early sixties logo.S

SUMMARY

A very playable and astonishingly loud Fender Japan ‘62
reissue of the Precision Bass. I cannot stress how rich
the tone is on this virtually unmarked instrument. This
is a real funk machine that has very well ballanced tones
right across the range. It is in excellent condition and
has bags of vintage Mojo! I loaned this bass to a
touring musician as a back-up bass and he used it
almost exclusively leaving his original ‘71 Jazz bass
in it’s case for the whole tour! I too have gigged
this bass and recorded with it and was very impressed
with the results.

PRICE GUIDE

These “Crafted in Japan” reissues are becomming highly
sought after by those in the know. A sound investment in
a future classic at just £ 450.00.

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HADRIEN FERAUD  

Hi Eugene,

Here is a pair of Dano’s to add to the list.

Cheers,

Craig

Two basses available
Sn. 013297
Sn. 013303

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