sifi2112 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hi all, name's Simon .. live in Bradford (W.Yorks) though not all my life (thank god ! .. just kidding its ok) .. anyway, I stumbled across this forum when I was reviewing pups etc, read some really useful posts .. no doubt many more on here. Usually check harmony central for product reviews but this is a great way of interacting with like minded people .. can pick loads of brains for juicy (tech) stuff etc ..... can probably find (sell) great gear too ! Still pretty new to bass playing .. about 5 years (forgive the pick playing .. used to play (mediocre) guitar) .. got into by chance when bass player quit my brother's band .. haven't look back since .. love it ! Still play bit of guitar cos it's sometimes easier writing riffs etc ... will tell you a bit about some gear I have/had .. still on going I guess ... - Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass - Warmouth Jazz (replacing Fender Noiseless pups with SD QP's .. had already ordered them before I read about Wizard pups on here .. will give em a try) - Ibanez DWB3 (sanded & stained - looks much better but don't really use it anymore .. will probably post in 'for sale' forum soon) - Phil Jones Sixpack & 9B - Ashdown Superfly (backup) - EBS Unichorus (on its way !) .. Boss BF3 (on it's way out !) - Boss TU-2 - maybe EBS Microbass II .. gonna check it out on Monday .. so any recommendations (esp. for home recording) The following has gone (slight regret but only gear I've sold & actually made a profit from !) - Trace Elliot GP12 SMX - Mesa Boogie Strategy 400 Stereo I play bass in a band called ORCHID (myspace.com/orchidrockband) .. check it out if you like, got some demos & pics on there. We're always looking for gigs, though have a 'temp' drummer at the moment .. not sure what he's doing as he's in 3 other bands (so if you know anyone in Leeds/Bradford are) Anyway, after reading/surfing the forums I think I've found a great site & you all seem really helpful & friendly .. cheers Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hmm, no-one's said hello yet. Hello! Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi Simon Nice to hear from a local. I live in Scholes near Cleckheaton. Looks like you have acquired quite a bit of gear in the last five years, Geddy Lee Jazz.....mmmmmm nice Just going to go check your website Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thanks guys ... thought no one was gonna say 'hello' ..... Si ps. Geddy Lee jazz is ace (having Warmoth neck sanded down to simillar spec) .. don't know about other jazz basses (MIA etc) but can't see myself ever buying another. Will post spme pics when I've sussed it out (& taken some) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Hi Si I'm a fellow newby from t'other side of Bradford.... Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Hi and welcome. I work just down the road in Shipley. Enjoy the site Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumb4bob Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Way!!! im at uni in bradford at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit&Run Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I didn't know there were so many Bradfordians lurking around these parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 [quote name='Hit&Run' post='119435' date='Jan 13 2008, 11:19 AM']I didn't know there were so many Bradfordians lurking around these parts![/quote] Where about's are you H&R? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I live in Baildon too. Hello Bradfordians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Welcome to BC, Si. ORCHID - what a cool band name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 ORCHID .. not the usual sort of name for a rock/metal band .. my bro (guitar) has loads of them tattooed on his arm .. thankfully he didn't do for daffodils or pansies ! btw .. we're looking for a drummer if any of you know of anyone ? .. and possibly keyboards ? cheers Si ps. thanks for 'hello's' [attachment=4938:Mark2.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 There was a screamo band called Orchid: [url="http://www.myspace.com/chaosisorchid"]http://www.myspace.com/chaosisorchid[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Yeah, heard of them after some US fan slagged us off for stealing their name ! No matter, they're no longer active & if we ever have to change our name it will probably something like ' r - kid' .. that's what my bro usually says when he introduces me to someone ! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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