dougieb

I had a similar hassle with my Epi Tbird. I tried attaching the strap to the neck plate but this caused the bass to roll forward. I finally bit the bullet and attached the strap into the body below where the neck fits and problem sorted. Never looked back.

What a great idea!

I am the bassist in 'Still Whisky' a classic rock and blues band based in the Scottish Borders. We also do quite a few original tunes to boot.

[url="http://www.reverbnation.com/stillwhisky"]http://www.reverbnat...com/stillwhisky[/url]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Still-Whisky

I pick up a tune quite quickly. I generally listen a few times and work out the bassline and then "play along a whoever!".

We had a good gig last night although there was a last minute scramble to procure a PA. We got that sorted and played a good tight but loose setlist for over 3 hours.

Knacked as usual but still buzzing!

Hello and welcome.
I would echo what most folks say. My starting point was always, and still is 'oh that's a pretty one!', so it visually appealed, now to try it. IMHO, squier's are a good starting point.
Hope that helps!

Hi there,

Thought I would say hello and enjoy the forum. Lots to read!

Hi,
Hello and welcome and enjoy the forum.

Hi Dave,
Welcome!

Cheers for that advice, I have got over the Bass aquiring syndrome, I just seem to be constantly inheriting Amps and Cabs this weather!
I have been looking about and it seems a friendly and great place for tips, advice and help.


www.reverbnation.com/stillwhisky

Thanks for the welcome and yeah Dinosaurs and old plonkers never fade away! Quite happy being one actually! Spacechick, Hawich is my nearest town at 22 miles and where the Band rehearse.

Hi, from another Newbie to the forum and from the Lanarkshire area originally.

Hi from another newbie to the forum but not too the Bass.

Hi basschat,

Just joined and thought I would say hi from the deepest darkest Scottish Borders. Been playing for a long time, 40 years! and from 1995 until 2010 didn't play at all. Anyway I am the Bass player for 'Still Whisky' a rock/blues/originals band based in the Scottish Borders. We are on Youtube/Reverbnation/FB all the usual spots.

Big fan of 60's/70's classic rock and blues and while not particularily influenced by anyone I do like Jack Bruce / Chris Squire / Roger Glover / Lemmy / Geezer Butler / Jaco etc.

Gear wise I have two Fender Jazz Basses, an Epiphone Thunderbird and a Shine SB 504. I use a Fender Bassman and Ashdown EVO 11 Mag 300 for sound.

So, there you go.

Take it easy dudes!

Dougie