AndyZed750 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Hi there i'm Andy from Sutton in Surrey (southern England). Fast approaching 40 years old and bought my first Bass in October this year. Originally wanted one as a kid after seeing Bootsy Collins on TV's Rock School in the 80's, but couldn't afford one so settled for a harmonica . In the earlly 1990's i was a massive Chili Peppers fan but lost interest when the dissapointing album One hot minute came out. Fast forward to this year and got back into the Chili's buying Californication,By The Way and Stadium Arcadium and thats all i've been listening to (apart from Jamiroquai who i'm also into). It was then i suddenly 'saw the light' and got the calling of the Bass after again loving the work of Mike Balzary (Flea). Bought an Ashton 'kit' from Rockbotton in Croydon and absolutely love it and struggle to put it down, much to the annoyance of my missus who bought me a Vox headphone amp and headphones for christmnas LOL. Not a particullarly intelligent sort of bloke and can't read music so am learning by tabs or usually the bass song lessons on YouTube. Hope to get lots of hep from you guy's and gals on here. Many thanks. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajrt Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Welcome. Flea was why I started too . There's some great bass covers of rhcp on youtube, have a look at the videos of davidsinrocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) Hi Andy, bet I can guess what you ride. My first bass came from a junk shop at the bottom of Sutton High St and my second was from Rockbottom, so we've got a few things in common there. Never had a Z750 though. Welcome to the forum. Edited December 28, 2010 by Musky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyZed750 Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 [quote name='Ajrt' post='1070662' date='Dec 27 2010, 11:59 PM']Welcome. Flea was why I started too . There's some great bass covers of rhcp on youtube, have a look at the videos of davidsinrocks.[/quote] I watch one of his video's at least once a day. I think the guy is awesome.Can't believe he's only been playing for 4 years. Thanks mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyZed750 Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 [quote name='Musky' post='1070664' date='Dec 28 2010, 12:00 AM']Hi Andy, bet I can guess what you ride. My first bass came from a junk shop at the bottom of Sutton High St and my second was from Rockbottom, so we've got a few things in common there. Never had a Z750 though. Welcome to the forum.[/quote] Excellent stuff, do you live in the area? LOL yes i do love my Kawasaki and you can regularly find me at Box Hill on a sunday. Thanks for the welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Welcome to the forum Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Welcome to Basschat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyZed750 Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 Thanks for the welcome guy's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Oh yes, I remember Rock School Deidre Cartwright on guitar, Henry Thomas on bass.... [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockschool"]Rock School[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 [quote name='AndyZed750' post='1070673' date='Dec 28 2010, 12:07 AM']Excellent stuff, do you live in the area? LOL yes i do love my Kawasaki and you can regularly find me at Box Hill on a sunday. Thanks for the welcome.[/quote] I was brought up in Sutton but moved out in the mid eighties. Still have friends and family there though. Do you still get people tearing along the the A25 on one wheel, chased by a cop on a BM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Hello to you, good to have another low ender on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckedUpFunkies Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 [quote name='alanbass1' post='1071511' date='Dec 29 2010, 10:09 AM']Welcome aboard[/quote] wow am i the only one who thinks flea is MASSIVELY overrated? I mean hes not Jaco or Wooten =L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyZed750 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 [quote name='Hobbayne' post='1071288' date='Dec 28 2010, 09:30 PM']Oh yes, I remember Rock School Deidre Cartwright on guitar, Henry Thomas on bass.... [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockschool"]Rock School[/url][/quote] Good times, i think the thing that people do now days would be to start a Facebook page 'bring back Rock School' .lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyZed750 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 Yeah musky plenty of that still going on. Thanks for the welcome Paul and alanbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyZed750 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 [quote name='MuckedUpFunkies' post='1071597' date='Dec 29 2010, 11:44 AM']wow am i the only one who thinks flea is MASSIVELY overrated? I mean hes not Jaco or Wooten =L[/quote] Like i said in my post i've been a big Chili's fan on and off for a while so to me its about the music he makes with the rest of the band as well as his tone and also his high energy. I'm new to the Bass so as time goes on maybe my views on his playing ability will change BUT i really hope it doesn't and i don't think it will, as its his sound along with that Bootsy clip that got me to finally buy a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajrt Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 [quote name='MuckedUpFunkies' post='1071597' date='Dec 29 2010, 11:44 AM']wow am i the only one who thinks flea is MASSIVELY overrated? I mean hes not Jaco or Wooten =L[/quote] Flea may not have the technical prowess of Wooten, but I find his stuff much better to listen to, and I like the fact he uses the bass within the context of a band, ie. its not all about him. I think he deserves the praise he gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el borracho Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 You have just triggered a long forgotten memory - I can actually remember what Bootsy played - I just picked up my bass and played it - or at least an attempt at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyZed750 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 [quote name='el borracho' post='1075826' date='Jan 2 2011, 10:15 PM']You have just triggered a long forgotten memory - I can actually remember what Bootsy played - I just picked up my bass and played it - or at least an attempt at it [/quote] Which one, the lesson or the bit he does at the end of the program? There both on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJPJ Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hi Andy Welcome and Happy New Year. At 37, I recently started playing the bass too . . . still rubbish, still learning and looking to take some lessons early in the new year, but loving it all the same! ps . I ride an Aprillia Shiver (bizzare name but awesome sound with the twin Akros) - used to have a Z750 which I just loved. Funnily enough I was in Box Hill this morning, for a walk with the family rather than on 2 wheels though. Christian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyZed750 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 [quote name='CJPJ' post='1076585' date='Jan 3 2011, 06:12 PM']Hi Andy Welcome and Happy New Year. At 37, I recently started playing the bass too . . . still rubbish, still learning and looking to take some lessons early in the new year, but loving it all the same! ps . I ride an Aprillia Shiver (bizzare name but awesome sound with the twin Akros) - used to have a Z750 which I just loved. Funnily enough I was in Box Hill this morning, for a walk with the family rather than on 2 wheels though. Christian.[/quote] Good to hear i'm not the only late starter on the bass. I think i know what your bike looks like, same style as Ducati Monster? Hope to see you up at Rykas some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el borracho Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 [quote name='AndyZed750' post='1076475' date='Jan 3 2011, 04:59 PM'] Which one, the lesson or the bit he does at the end of the program? There both on YouTube.[/quote] It was the bit at the end & I was surprisingly close Good to see it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJPJ Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 [quote name='AndyZed750' post='1076664' date='Jan 3 2011, 07:24 PM']Good to hear i'm not the only late starter on the bass. I think i know what your bike looks like, same style as Ducati Monster? Hope to see you up at Rykas some time.[/quote] Likewise - it's similar but a bit wierd (but cool) with dual underseat exhausts. Mmmmm, bacon burger and coffee early on warm sunday morning........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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