Adrenochrome

I've been playing for almost 10 years, although it seems longer as my first experience was to join a band and start gigging shortly after, so I've played plenty of gigs in many bands. I play 4-string electric bass 99% of the time. I play fretless on 1 or 2 songs at most of my gigs. My 5-string is gathering dust in my attic - just don't need it for my covers band.
I've never had a lesson on bass or guitar and I suspect my technique is poor.
I started just playing fingerstyle but now happily play 50:50 pickstyle to generally match the recordings of the songs that we're covering.
My band hasn't rehearsed properly since autumn and we're playing a motorbike rally on Sunday to a crowd of up to 2000 people
[we're trying to get something sorted during this week...]

The only other instrument I've played in a gig is guitar; then only for a handful of songs.
I played some violin and keys as a child.

[quote name='tonybassplayer' post='159206' date='Mar 17 2008, 08:45 PM']Hi Jon

Welcome to the forum from a Cleckheaton lad

What's the name of the band ??[/quote]

Hi Tony, it's Jon from Angel Of Sin. I really must get to one of your gigs!

[quote name='neepheid' post='159197' date='Mar 17 2008, 08:40 PM']Welcome to the forum [/quote]

Thanks!

Hi everyone.
My name is Jon, I'm a bassplayer currently living and working in Harrogate. I play semi-professionally in a covers band playing pubs, clubs, festivals, motorbike rallies and the occasional wedding/party.
My 'thing' is getting very good results from budget priced (and 2nd hand) gear.
Peace.