Summer NAMM '07

firstbassman · Post by **firstbassman** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:53 am

Starts tomorrow in Texas, doesn't it?

Anyone going?

Any RIC news?

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:53 am

We have nothing to do with this show.

firstbassman · Post by **firstbassman** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 11:56 am

Ah, thanks John.

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 1:54 am

I'll drop by.

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 1:56 pm

I'm in the area too, fancy a meal or a pint on Saturday night anyone?

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:51 am

Here's my NAMM report:

Ronn approaches guitar booth, sees a nice bass.
Salesperson: "Pull that bass down and play it!"
Ronn: "Is it available lefty?"
Salsperson: "Nope, sorry"
Ronn: "Later"

Repeat ad nauseum.

Oh yeah, one extra special encounter.
At the Electro-Harmonix booth.
Ronn: "How much for a Bassballs?"
Salesperson: "Your "Artist" price is $45"
Ronn: "I'll take it"
Salesperson: "I won't be able to sell the display model till 2PM, it's the only one we have"
Ronn: OK, see ya in two hours"
20 minutes later I pass by the E/H booth and notice a space where the Bassballs was.
Ronn: "Umm...where the Bassballs?"
Salesperson: "Oh,,(giggles)..a friend of mine came by and bought it(giggles)"
Ronn: "Hmm..nice...."

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:46 am

Sounds like a good reason to boycott Electro-Harmonix!

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:10 pm

I'll sell you my Russian-made Bassballs.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:37 am

Ronn, a little cheaper than that!

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 2:36 am

Actually, not cheaper.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ElectroHarmonix-Nano-Bassballs-twin-envelope-filter-?sku=150023

firstbassman · Post by **firstbassman** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 3:15 am

Sorry Ronn.

Ever think of learning how to play right-handed like me?

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:37 am

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:10 pm

Quote - 'Ever think of learning how to play right-handed like me? '

'no'.

EQUAL RIGHTS FOR LEFTIES!!!

We have to fight the lefty corner, Ronn.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:35 pm

Sorry, Ronn, didn't realize you were after the Nano - BAssballs has the same electronics in a foot pedal type enclosure, according to the EH website.

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:06 am

EQUAL RIGHTS FOR LEFTIES!!!

I'll echo that!