Dash

[quote name='OldGit' post='807696' date='Apr 15 2010, 09:48 PM']Plenty of Left-handed amps and stompboxes, I'll wager[/quote] I like the way your mind works!

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='807571' date='Apr 15 2010, 08:17 PM'].....from there is Mickleburgh and that is ok, downstairs is the electric instruments and a guy who calls you 'dude' in the least convincing way ever. Then down the road is the House of Bass, where you should come so I can try and sell you my stuff.[/quote] Thanks for the info, Mr Foxen. I find being called 'dude' or 'babe' by anyone is always somewhat disconcerting! Does your 'House of Bass' feature anything for a left-handed bass player? I presume not....

I'm going to Bristol for the weekend and will have a couple of hours to kill tomorrow afternoon before my mates arrive so I'm wondering if there are any decent music shops worth checking out. Any suggestions?

Just wanted to add that I also had a lesson with Steve this week. I'm a newbie to this bass playing malarky. Steve was great - really helpful and good at explaining stuff. Also he's a really nice guy. I would happily recommend him to others. I've already booked my next lesson!

Blimey! You are a useful bunch to know, aren't you?! Lots of great info there for me. Thanks Dr.Dave and Sliddx for the technical stuff and cheers to the rest of you for the warm welcomes. Machines - I'm staying with friends in Kings Heath at the moment until I find somewhere a bit more permanent. I'm working in Digbeth most days.

Guilty as charged!

Thanks to both of you! Buzz - I intend to learn to service the bass myself but I'm only a beginner and right now anything except restringing is completely beyond me! Walman - Good to know I'm not the only pansy on this site!

Hello! I've just moved to Birmingham and yesterday retrieved my bass guitar (a Fender Jazz) from storage where it has been for almost a year. I want to get some new strings for it and also get someone to give it a 'service'. Can anyone recommend somewhere in Birmingham where I can get this done? I'm sorry if this is a silly question but I have just moved here and don't yet know for myself which might be good places to try and which should be avoided. Thanks, Dash