Greggo Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hi all, Only joined today, but I've read a lot of the posts on this site and it looks like a good place to set up camp, learn new things and chat to folks about bass. Ive been in various bands on and off for the past 12 years as both a bass player and a guitarist, but in band situations I much prefer being the bassist and am currently bassist/backing vox in a four piece indie/rock band. Following a recent desire to actually invest in my instrument (well as much as I can finds allowing) I am wanting to take my playing more seriously and learn new things and fine tune my techniques, tones etc Basses owned are a 5 string Vintage EST96AF Musicman copy bass (pic attached) and a 1991 Yamaha RBX5. In the rehersal rooms where we play I use an all valve Ashdown combo, with a Behringer Bass Distortion. I have written alot of my own material too over the years, some of which has been done with the different bands I have been in. Looking forward to using the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hello Greggo and welcome to this fantastic forum. As a person also living in Wigan I must inform you there are few pies here , however it's a fantastic site, loads of great advice, research material, technical and technique, and quality gear for sale. I feel it is my duty to warn you of the Terminal GAS. You will suffer like the rest of us . All the best and enjoy, Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Haha thanks Karlfer! Yup, Im suffering some pretty bad GAS already as a result of browsing the forum ...my wish list is pretty high already haha! Whats the band scene like around Wigan (i,e for joining a band, getting gigs etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Try Northwest bands website as well as the usual Bandmix, Joinmyband and Forming bands.Notice boards in studios/rehearsal gaffs are usually ok. I had been here 4 years and not bothered with playing, bands etc. Then I made an effort and got sorted with one quite quckly, then got an audition with a gigging band and I'm still there. Only time I go out on a night is when we are gigging. I'm guessing you are somewhat younger than my 54 years, so you should find something quite quickly . Very good luck and let us ALL know how you get on! Cheers, Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hey Greggo, Welcome to BC! Yup, it's a great place to set up camp, and it looks like you'll fit right in. Enjoy! bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Welcome to the best campsite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Welcome to BC, the land of dreams, virtual pubs, and large cash transfers. I'm quite local, being in the 'lovely' hole known as Westhoughton. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Westhoughton? Westhoughton? Luxury. Us in Whelley dream of Westhoughton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1348007069' post='1808175'] Westhoughton? Westhoughton? Luxury. Us in Whelley dream of Westhoughton [/quote] I think 'Nightmares' may be a better term for that one Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Welcome to BC :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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