Hey, Im Tom, 19, from Gloucestershire.
I only started to learn bass because it was the only instrument missing from my friends punk rock band, so I thought I'd give it a go using a friends bass. I instantly fell in love the instrument but alas the band did not last long. I am completely self taught, although sometimes I wish I'd had lessons because I never know if I'm doing things correctly or the easiest way possible. Infact one of my reasons for joining was to maybe pick up some tips from you more experienced bassists out there.
I have a Mania VTB-4B, an old Laney 150 watt amp and a Boss Bass Distortion pedal.
I am hoping to purchase an EB Musicman Stingray soon though... a decision I'm sure most of you will support.
I am interested in mainly rock/metal music, and lets not forget my punk back ground, so I mainly use a pick in my playing. This does not mean I don't like to jam out with my digits! I can play with my fingers as I feel it is an important part of bass playing, and I know how controversial this issue its with a lot of Bassists.
Some of my favorite bassist are... Matt Freeman - Rancid, Roger Manganelli - Less Than Jake, Max Green - Escape The Fate, Frank Black - The Fall Of Troy, Juan Alderete - The Mars Volta and of course Flea
Nice too meet you!
Tom xx