leroybasslines Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hello guys and gals! I've been a regular over at TalkBass for a while, and I'd heard about this forum but for some reason never visited until now! I love TB, but it'll be nice to hang with some UK bassers in here! I started playing when I was 6 (my dad is a fine guitar player and pretty proactive when it came to getting his kids into music...my brother is a kick ass drummer!). I still have my very first bass which was a Hondo Deluxe P-style monster; the neck on that thing was like a tree trunk and to this day I need space to breathe on the fret board! I hardly ever play it now, but I love still having it and will never let it go - no matter what other gear comes and goes in my life! I've owned a Fender Jazz V since 2001 - I put an East J Retro 01 on it and I cannot recommend them enough! Transformed that run o' the mill Jazz V into a beast. Go and get one now. I also have a black 4 string 3 EQ Music Man Stingray that I've had for about a year. It's a beautiful bass, but not really my thing so it's up for sale! (Most of my kit is up for sale actually - downsizing for a Lakland 55-60! PM me if you're interested! Is that allowed?! If not sorry... ) Amp wise, I have a Phil Jones Suitcase that I love. They divide people I know, but I'm a big fan! I've played many a genre in my time! Started out playing rock and metal, trying desperately to be Steve Harris or Cliff Burton. Because of my dad, I've always had broad tastes and influences though, and I'm now predominantly a funk/soul/jazz player. I play in a local function band and do sessions and deps in Bristol when I can get them. I also play a lot in church. Oh yeah, I'm an upright player too! I have a Stentor Conservatoire double bass with a Realist pick up. Love it! Would be great to hear from y'all and especially any Bristol players out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Welcome to Basschat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alanbass1 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hello & welcome, There's quite a few Bristol based folk on here. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Greetings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Wahey! Ow bist, me babbers? Welcome aboard the Skylark. Which function band are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroybasslines Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Alright?! I play in a band called the Leroys - we're not particularly active at the moment because I'm recovering from a bit o'knee surgery and also because we're pretty lazy! It's good to meet Bristol players, albeit in a cyber fashion! Do you play much in Brizzle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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