foxchildsunday Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hi gang, long time browser first time contributor. My name is Sean and I play bass in a pop punk/punk rock band from Scotland called Yeah Detroit. I have been playing bass for about 5 years now, I always thought of myself as more of a guitarist but now that the band are thinking about touring and releasing our first single, ive started to think of myself as a full time bassist! I started off by playing a Cort GB34A and played with that for about 2 years, I also recorded our first CD with it, if you're a TOTAL TONE JUNKIE and are curious to hear how it sounded heres the soundcloud link [url="http://snd.sc/eMu3h8"]http://snd.sc/eMu3h8[/url] - not great and a fairly amateur recording but not bad for a first effort I had some major problems with it though, we play in Drop C and it struggled to cope with the lack of tension which was a nightmare when playing live. In our second recording which is more of a professional effort we managed to borrow a Stingray off of our producers friend, it was perfectly set up for Drop C and it ended up sounding fantastic on record, heres our second effort for the TOTAL TONE JUNKIES [url="http://snd.sc/g7Hj3u"]http://snd.sc/g7Hj3u[/url] I have since upgraded my Cort to a Mexican made Fender Jazz, which although is not absolute high end beast which I one day desire but I got for a measly £250 and will do me for the next couple of years until I have paid of (at least some) of my uni debt. We recently recorded the single with it and im feeling really good about the tone, the final mixes arent back yet so its currently sounding a tad thin but with a bit of eq'ing and some tlc im 100% convinced its going to sound amazing, its copes great with the tension as well and has sounded spot on when we have been playing live recently. She looks a bit grey on the photo but shes actually an amazing Sky Blue colour. AMP WISE - I currently have NOTHING but having been saving up for a bit now looking for the right deal and the reason for my registration is because I have found a deal on Basschat that I feel is great value, I have always loved the ampeg sound so hopefully I get a reply soon and can have my touring rig nearly complete. We wont be taking off for a full UK tour till April so I still have a bit of time to get a cab I apologise for the essay I probably wont contribute too much because im a bit of a novice but im sure ill popping up from time to time. Cheers Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Welcome! Here starts the slippery slope into GAS hell! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hi where in scotland you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo10 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Welcome to a fellow Scottish east coaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz666 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 [quote name='Jambo10' post='1342326' date='Aug 16 2011, 07:46 PM']Welcome to a fellow Scottish east coaster![/quote] Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairyhaw Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Welcome, from an east-coaster on the west coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderbirdGirl Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hello from Canada. I'm new here too and also wanted to jump in and make contact. And I've just listened to your tunes...great stuff indeed! Your band has a really polished and clean, punchy sound. And some very lovely basslines going on too ! I hope you find a wonderful new cab soon, and I send along best wishes for your upcoming tour and CD. Thanks so much for sharing the great tunes, and yes, what a pretty bass you have too. Good luck to you, Sean. Cheers from Kathleen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 [quote name='ThunderbirdGirl' post='1343930' date='Aug 18 2011, 05:30 AM']Hello from Canada. I'm new here too and also wanted to jump in and make contact. And I've just listened to your tunes...great stuff indeed! Your band has a really polished and clean, punchy sound. And some very lovely basslines going on too ! I hope you find a wonderful new cab soon, and I send along best wishes for your upcoming tour and CD. Thanks so much for sharing the great tunes, and yes, what a pretty bass you have too. Good luck to you, Sean. Cheers from Kathleen.[/quote] Well if you are new here, welcome to the both of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Welcome and hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxchildsunday Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks for the warm welcome and the kind words about Yeah Detroit guys! Im from Kettlebridge - home of the Singing Kettle which some of you may of heard of! I lived in Glenrothes when I was growing up though, moved to Dundee when I went to University and then when it was time to move back home my mum had moved to Kettle - its great here so quiet and peaceful. FOXDIE is a great band name by the way. Got the final mix back for one of the singles btw - it will hopefully be up for stream on a few websites soon - SPOILER ALERT my bass tone sounds amazing, cant wait to show you guys! Cheers Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo10 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 [quote name='foxchildsunday' post='1347686' date='Aug 22 2011, 12:56 AM']Thanks for the warm welcome and the kind words about Yeah Detroit guys! Im from Kettlebridge - home of the Singing Kettle which some of you may of heard of! I lived in Glenrothes when I was growing up though, moved to Dundee when I went to University and then when it was time to move back home my mum had moved to Kettle - its great here so quiet and peaceful. FOXDIE is a great band name by the way. Got the final mix back for one of the singles btw - it will hopefully be up for stream on a few websites soon - SPOILER ALERT my bass tone sounds amazing, cant wait to show you guys! Cheers Sean[/quote] So you are literally 10 minutes away from me then....hopefully we'll bump into each other at some point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 moin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_D Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 [quote name='Jambo10' post='1347722' date='Aug 22 2011, 07:03 AM']So you are literally 10 minutes away from me then....hopefully we'll bump into each other at some point![/quote] And me! Born and bred in Glenrothes and still stuck here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Isn't Glenrothes the home of the Roundabout? If any of you lot are gigging over Perth way, let me know & I'll try & get along. Oh, & welcome to BC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo10 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 [quote name='The_D' post='1348533' date='Aug 22 2011, 10:43 PM']And me! Born and bred in Glenrothes and still stuck here.[/quote] Ok...where abouts in the wonderful bustling metropolis of roundabouts in Glenrothes are you? Luckily I'm an incomer, only been here 13 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo10 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 [quote name='xgsjx' post='1351556' date='Aug 25 2011, 05:22 PM']Isn't Glenrothes the home of the Roundabout? If any of you lot are gigging over Perth way, let me know & I'll try & get along. Oh, & welcome to BC. [/quote] THE ROUNDABOUT?....which one?....I think there is 53,496 roundabouts here....rough guestimate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_D Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Im in Pitteuchar bud. in fact I'm playing the Dixon Arms on Sat night. As I said I grew up here so the roundabouts don't bother me. there always seems to be someone in the petrol stations asking for directions though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo10 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 [quote name='The_D' post='1351902' date='Aug 26 2011, 12:01 AM']Im in Pitteuchar bud. in fact I'm playing the Dixon Arms on Sat night. As I said I grew up here so the roundabouts don't bother me. there always seems to be someone in the petrol stations asking for directions though![/quote] HA!....I'm in Pitteuchar as well!!....small world! We emailed The Dixon Arms about a gig a wee while back...must ask the guitarist whatever happened about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 [quote name='Jambo10' post='1351887' date='Aug 25 2011, 11:29 PM']THE ROUNDABOUT?....which one?....I think there is 53,496 roundabouts here....rough guestimate![/quote] That's what I meant! I think they breed them there to take to other towns & cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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