De Bassist - Magazine

[Chris P.]

Hi guys,

A year and a half ago we started a new Dutch/Belgian bass magazine. There used to be one, but that only lasted for a year. We are around a year and a half now and doing fine! Lots of sales in bookshops, lots of subscribers and happy advertisers.
Since last issue I'm co-editor in chief, so I'm quite proud! Within a month the second issue with me at the wheels appears.

I thought it would be fine to share this with you:)

Front cover:


Me and the other editor in chief Willem. Check my ltd. ed. Weller Fred Perry:)


Nice contest: The Warwick CS builts a custom bass for a reader!


Two well known Dutch bass players test some basses:


Bass player of a well known Dutch singer:


I used my own P for this test:


Rhythm tandem of Dutch Britpopband Moke as centerfolds:)


Of course I did Weller for our sister magazine Musicmaker:


Amp:


Bass:


Just a local collector you won't know:


Yes, uprights too!


Workshops:


Vintage gear:


Yep, that's the '76 Bird:



www.debassist.nl
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[Basvarken]

I got a subsrciption for my birthday! When is the next issue ging to be released?

Idea: instead of making pictures on your kitchentable.

Make an online preview like these guys (go to the lower corner on the right to flip over to the next page):
http://www.rocks-magazin.de/epaper/006/?XTCsid=samm5h8ng88f50g57123iefvg7

[Chris P.]

That's a nice present, Rob! Nice to have you as a subscriber. You live work 50 yards from our office, so we can spare a stamp;)
Next one will be out at the beginning of october.

Yeah, Dutch magazine LiveXS also has this site where you use your mouse to skip pages. Very nice. These are just some fast pics for the Outpost only:)

And BTW: it's my window lid;)

[Bernardduur]

So much nice pictures

but none of my addition to the magazine

[ramone57]

that's cool, Chris!   nice of you to do a feature on our fearless leader.   

[Bert]

I thought it would be fine to share this with you:)

Congrats with your new job Chris. If we get this "sharing" service every time I can unsubscribe the magazine and spent more money on basses. Thanx!

[Chris P.]

Sorry, Bernard, I just took some random pics! Next time I include you.

For the pther guys here: Bernard Duur's our FX wizzard! he builds them reviews them and he can make every sound you want. As a person he's a real pain in the a**e, but we do nice to him because of his knowledge.

[Dave W]

Congratulations on your recent promotion, Chris. 

The layout of the magazine looks very nice.

[Barklessdog]

Looks like a high content mag, much like the Brit ones.

American Bass & guitar rags have become shards, loosing ground & pages.

[Bernardduur]

As a person he's a real pain in the a**e, but we do nice to him because of his knowledge.

Whahahahaha............................... you made my day

[Chris P.]

For posters who think I was serieous: Bernard is one of the most modest, politets, nicest and quietest people I know. Quiet if he doesn't play bass, that is

[Rhythm N. Bliss]

Verrry Coool, CP~ CONGRATULATIONS for becoming co-editor!! 

[Lightyear]

Congrats!!!  This looks excellent!

Great looking content - even Uwe

I do hereby issue a challenge to you to write about our very own Fraulien Rommel - aka your American fiance!   Might be a way to finance a trip to the states.

Much luck on your new gig!

[Andrew]

Are subscriptions to North America available Chris (particularly Canada)? If so what do they cost?

[Rhythm N. Bliss]

Oh yeah~ Congratulations Uwe too!!