markovilla

[quote name='Mugz.wood' post='1188053' date='Apr 4 2011, 09:03 PM']i do mean the one in my avatar, because its just a cheap bass i did give it a very good finnish but im pleased with how its come out.[/quote] Bass looks great - I just joined too and the forum looks like alot of fun. Enjoy

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='1187640' date='Apr 4 2011, 03:18 PM']Dubai is the only place I've ever worked where a tank of gas costs the same as two glasses of wine. [/quote] So true dude! Or 3 pints o the Black stuff!! that's why I sneak around being a wannabe Muso - my mates get some proper little perks on the booze front where they're the resident band! Thanks for the welcome guys

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='1187477' date='Apr 4 2011, 01:15 PM']Hey Mark I did a stint in Dubai, most people can't wait to escape the place from what I hear now. What on earth is keeping you there? [/quote] Hello Mate Yeah, I must admit - its terrible really. Perhaps what keeps me here is; Live Music 7 nites a week in too many venues to mention - within 20 mins drive from anywhere in the city (no more crazy traffic like years back) Great Musician scene International acts - A bit lousy though, we've only had Prince, Linkin Park, Guns n Roses, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Jools Holland, Train, Lifehouse, Alison Moyet, Corrs, Bryan Adams, Faithless in the last 4 months or so .... that I can remember off the top of my head.... Beach gigs twice a week. Having to choose between short sleeve or long sleeve shirts.... 12 months of the year... Paying 14 quid to fill my Mustang Plenty of Guinness/Jack Daniels Women Being allowed to smoke me Marlboros inside.. ... Anyway - I'll think of something worthwhile in a minute I'm sure....

Hello from the Land of Sand.. Well, this looks like a great forum - I had poached some info from you all beforehand but figured its time to join in the chat! Me: From Birmingham - been in Dubai for 3 years. Yes, its warmer than Brum.. yes, its more fun too ;-) 43 years old - going on 17.... have given up on attempting to grow up Played Bass n a little guitar as a teenager - pretty much stopped playing by my early 20's.... no, I don't know why either - other than my work took me around Europe alot and I just didn't seem to have time to play. Started hanging around with Musoes here in Dubai - there is a great live music scene here which really surprised me - and now I'm back in it. Playing in a band, jammin with others - its great :-) I'm so thoroughly 're-addicted' to playing/talking music that my work is suffering.... ah well ! The Gear: 1) Just got a second hand '06 Geddy Lee Fender Jazz Bass and Fender hard case that was virtually spotless - ebay from the US for $1000 including shipping/customs. Plays/sounds great :-) 2) Fender Precision Deluxe - '08 model in Amber 3) Practice Ashdown Perfect Ten - fine for messing about at home 4) A donated Boss GT6B pedal board - God I need some tips on using this thing! I'm still livin in the '80's :-) :-) !! Wants: Little Mark III Head and 2 x 10 Cab.. or 2 x 10 & 1 x 15 Cab. Music: Really a Rock and Blues type but anything good to my ears which crosses alot of genres. Bass influences are: Geddy Lee, Louis Johnson, Pino Palladino, Rob De Leo, Jamerson/Babbit & the Motown set in general, just to mention a few. Glad to be here - look forward to shooting the bass breeze ;-)