JapanAxe Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) Hi folks, I originally joined this forum 10-12 years ago, but did far more lurking than posting. Three computers and at least as many email addresses have come and gone in that time, so it was time for a new account! I took up bass in 2000, having been a guitarist for many years before that - ok, you may leave now! Originally I just wanted to play bass on home recordings, then a friend asked me to play on a gig that was only 6 weeks away, so I had to learn quickly. Some guitar skills are immediately transferable, but it took me a while to crack fingerstyle playing. Any guitarist who thinks they can automatically play bass is deluding themselves! I played bass for several years in [url="http://www.monkeydolls.com"]MonkeyDolls[/url] (indie/rock covers), Smiley Mac (little big band), and stood in with various others playing mainly pop and soul. I haven't had a regular bass gig for about 3 years now, having gone back to guitar, though I do the occasional dep gig on bass. I currently front (as guitarist/songer) a country trio called Diamonds & Dirt. My long-time kit arsenal consists of the following:[list] [*]Fender Precision, fiesta red (CIJ) [*]Squier Silver Series Jazz, black, DiMarzios (MIJ) [*]G&L Tribute L2000, swamp ash [*]Ashdown ABM-C500-115 combo plus ABM-115-300 extension cab [/list] I have used pedals in the past, but not any more. My interest in 4-string things was recently reawakened by the acquisition of two other items:[list] [*]Yamaha BB400S fretless, black (MIJ 1984) [*]TC Electronics Classic 450 [/list] I have just ordered a Barefaced Compact to go with the TC head. The TC is unfeasibly loud through the Ashdown cab, so I am expecting the Compact to outgun it! I have attached some pics from my MonkeyDolls days. I believe this qualifies me to weigh in with ill-informed opinions on any topic on which I care to comment... [attachment=119540:GraemeAleHouse.JPG][attachment=119543:Bass_w_MD.jpg][attachment=119544:g_bass2.jpg] Edited September 28, 2012 by JapanAxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Welcome back chief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Hey Axe, Welcome back! This from a noob and new BC-member. You already know the deal: we'll be needing your full name, card number and internet bank log-in details, dazzall. Enjoy the site! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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