The Nordic Bass fest on September 26-28 in Gotheburg, Sweden, was an eye- and ear-opening event. A number of top bassists representing all styles convened for three intense days of lectures, workhops, performances and gear testing. Thank you, Nisse Palm, for organizing the Fest!
Toob was invited as an exhibitor, among a select few. Despite the workshop relocation, we (Markku and son Tuomas) managed to haul in our entire line of bass cabinets, including the new Metro 8BG (still a prototype) and Toob 12EB for electric bass. Just a table, no fanfare. As top-brand bass cabinets and amplifies began to stack up along the opposite wall, we felt like the Empire was readying to strike back.
On the contrary, basist.se, an up-and-coming Swedish bass specialist, is now our reseller, too! Our Metro 6.5BG+ and TOOB 12B cabinets were used on most free tests and demonstrations on the last day, almost exclusively in the upright position. The Metro was a perfect match to another star of the show, the Italian Travel Bass.