rumpelstiltskin. Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 y'all. i'm going to seattle this weekend. my hotel is around the corner from bass northwest. it's going to happen. should i do homework first? like, check the web site and compile a curiosity list? what would you head to first if you were there? because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I'd check on my neck for my Lull M5 that I shipped for replacement... wait, it won't be there 'till Monday. OK, I'd check out speaker cabs. Specifically an Aguilar/Bergantino 1X12 comparo. Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Any chance you're going to get there by tomorrow afternoon? Because you COULD stop by Mike Lull's shop in Bellevue if you were feeling industrious! Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I'd probably walk over to the wall of basses and ask to try out a brand I've never seen a store before. While you're in Pioneer Square you could walk around the corner to Emerald City Guitars. The Underground tour is lots of fun. And you'll be in walking distance of the International District (formerly Chinatown) which has a supermarket and food court you will not believe. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I went to Lull's shoppe w/ Tater Nuts a few years ago. It was a nice visit, and Mike was a terrific host. I didn't make it to Bass NW. Enjoy! Peace. --s-uu spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Consult your spending abilities as well as who would give you give you grief about what is spent. Wrap your credit card with a piece of paper that lists what you can spend and put another sheet of paper below it with the MAXIMUM you can spend and don't go over that by more then 20%. Remember, when you are a guest, a few pleases and thank you's pay off in the long run. Do you have a headphone amp? The annoying guy never gets the best deals. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard W Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I hope this doesn't mean you're soon to kick the bucket. I would decide what your spending limit is and then take as much time as you need to be there. Also, if nothing moves you, don't feel bad about walking out empty handed. "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 OK, I'd check out speaker cabs. Specifically an Aguilar/Bergantino 1X12 comparo. been there, done that. bought the bergantino. but i will see if i can get some time on an EBS or a tec amp. it will be complicated by having a 15-monh old boy with me. we might do more looking than actual touching. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Mmmmmm, EBS. Now you're speaking MY language! I love my EBS cab. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Here's something for ya. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 it will be complicated by having a 15-monh old boy with me. I had a hard enough time with my wife in tow. Tried to meet up with Brian but it didn't work out. Ended up doing what JC suggests and just picked up an axe I'd never played before and had (5 minutes of) fun. Don't forget to buy a t-shirt and bumper stickers! (In the bigger scheme of things we did have much more fun at Olympic National Park, so the abbreviated visit to Bass NW was justified. This time.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pernax Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Give the G&L M-series a go if you get the chance. -P (up to 200 characters) You may use UBBCode in your signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 i would like to. the M-2000 cherrybust is so...cherry. i also like the graphite metallic. Here's something for ya. that is the blue equivalent of dog dick pink. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pernax Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 As a bonus task, try to find a bass without a (highly) resonant body. -P (up to 200 characters) You may use UBBCode in your signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 i walked by this morning exploring the neighborhood and saw this one through the window: http://www.bassnw.com/images/Used%20Basses/Spellbinder%20Prototype%20Ash%204.jpg because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pernax Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 That looks like something Harry Potter's nemesis would wield. (up to 200 characters) You may use UBBCode in your signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 i walked by this morning exploring the neighborhood and saw this one through the window: http://www.bassnw.com/images/Used%20Basses/Spellbinder%20Prototype%20Ash%204.jpg I'd highly prefer the dog dick blue G&L. ^^That one seems to be shy a couple strings. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russkull Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Sort-of OT, but: Robb, from one nerd to another, try to get to the EMP Museum while you're there (may be tough with the little one). I went to the sci-fi section several years ago when it was a separate museum and it was a lot of fun. The music/pop culture side looks decent, too. "Of all the world's bassists, I'm one of them!" - Lug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Electromagnetic pulses have their own museum? Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Yeah, but you need to bring a candle and some matches. EMP's can be a real killjoy. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 I'd highly prefer the dog dick blue G&L. ^^That one seems to be shy a couple strings. i would, too. this one has all the strings it needs, and i didn't notice until i was there that the pickups are lane poor. still, not very compelling. they also had a warwick jonas hellborg signature full stack. the preamp and amp were retail $2699, but they said they'd sell me both for that. it was good to see tater nuts. good guy. he was selling a DB680 preamp with stewart world 1.6 power amp in a rack case. apparently he doesn't use it much with the mesa 400+ two 215s. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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