bigrumblefish Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) Hi all, I'm Wayne. Used to play bass and guitar as a teenager (I thought it was playing at the time), been asked my my old high school friends if I wanted to pick it up again for a laugh, and maybe do some fun gigs, so I've been digging out what old gear I have left and trying to sort it out, and hunt down what I haven't got, oh and try to remember how to play. Or more likely start learning properly for the first time. I have an old Aria pro 2 that has been in bits for about 10 years. It has 1 split humbucker, tone, volume and a toggle switch, but I couldn't figure out what the toggle was for (wiring came apart some time in the last 10 years), so have cut it out and wired it to what seems like standard (I am probably talking out of my ar*e here, let me know if I am). Also have a Aria Pro 2 ZZB which was given to me about 8 years ago in a bit of a state, and I never really touched. The neck is bowed, so I have been playing around with the truss rod, and managed to get it a bit straighter, but daren't tighten it any more. The action is still a bit high, so I was going to adjust the bridge, but the allen keys are rusted solid, and heads are pretty much gone. If anyone knows where I can get one of these I would be amazed and very grateful. Also just bought a Laney L50b on ebay, and about 5 minutes later was offered a Fender BXR 200 from a friend, so think I'll have that too. In my teens I played a lot of Nirvana, Greenday, Iron Maiden, Black Sababth etc. Now in my early thirties it'll probably be the same stuff, with some Muse, Killswitch, etc thrown in. Have managed to learn Time Is Running Out this week, now I've just got to learn a few more. I haven't grown up very much I'll probably be on here whenever I have a problem, which feels very selfish, but I have to admit I have very little spare time, own business and 3 gorgeous boys, so I have an excuse for not managing the whole community thing. Hope you all can forgive and help an idiot on his way... Edited November 4, 2012 by bigrumblefish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hey Wayne, Welcome to BC. You'll find people very helpful here, and you might even have to tidy the kitchen table so one of us can have a go at one of the Arias with his filthy and eager fingers. Anyway, enjoy this GAS-inducing spot in the universe. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leen2112 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Welcome to BC Wayne, Playing bass is all about the fun so who cares if you talk out your ass.......I always do. If you can bang out a song with a band and you enjoy doing it then life is peachy. Cheers Leen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Welcome! Lots of returning wanderers and instrument jumpers on here lol (ex guitarist here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico@Bass Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hi Wayne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrumblefish Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks all for the welcome and the positiveness. Been reading whatever thread catches my eye, and got to say you all sound like a really friendly, helpful bunch, not what I'd been told to expect from musicians on the net! I'll keep nosing around and posting queries whenever i can. CHEERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hi there, yes basschat is the font of all knowledge and very addictive, glad you Re enjoying it , best wishes. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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