Hi there, I've been lurking (I know it's a nasty habit) for a while, but after enjoying myself reading the conversations on various forums and viewing the various gear porn on the site I thought it was about time to de-lurk.
So it seems usual to give a little intro. so here goes...
I'm an old git who loves bass but hasn't played in a band for many MANY years. Used to play in heavy rock bands back in Leeds and North Yorkshire (way back in the mid to late 80's), moved South to near Guildford in Surrey (I'm a southerner by birth) where I played (sort of) Pop/Jazz Funk(ish) music. After years of beating my head against a wall trying to getting a stable band, gig's, deals etc. gave up playing to start a family and get a "proper" job.
Been playing just for my own enjoyment over the last few years but recently started playing a bit more seriously again after a friend (the guitarist in my last band) started pushing me to pick up an instrument with the intention of maybe putting together a small band again or at least have some jam sessions
Gear wise. I have the honor to own a Wal Custom 4 string (without doubt one of the best basses ever made), a Warwick 6 string fretted and 6 string fretless (I cannot recall the models), an old Wilkes 4 string fretless with slap plates (err yes, nice idea but it's rarely played). A 7 string Conklin (not a US one but fun nevertheless) and more recently I bought a beautiful 8 string Overwater and a Sei 5 string fretless Jazz bass (both are real class instruments) and I have a whole lot on non-bass related bits and bobs (I'm a hoarder). Currently have a 4x10 Trace Elliot cab with a really old Yamaha head. But been playing mostly through headphones nowadays (using a bass pod). Although have just ordered a Genz Benz shuttle just in case I get out of the house (as I doubt I can lift the old 4x10 now ).
Anyway, sorry that "little intro." ended up being longer winded than intended. But thanks for a great site and a lot of fun reads from various people and forums.