So here goes......

[tobythedog]

Hi folks, I've been lurking on Basschat and buying gear etc for a few months now so It's about time I introduced myself.
I started out playing the cornet aged nine, then moved onto flugal horn around twelve. I played in Liverpool Schools Junior and Senior Brass Bands. Although I enjoyed it I really wanted to be in the Jazz Orchestra, preferably on bass, even though at that time I hadn't played one lol.
I inhereted my late fathers cheap, old and abused f hole acoustic guitar and played that as well as I could given its poor playability.
Roll on to age sixteen and I started a band with some friends from the sixth form. I bought a Westone Spectrum with first pay cheque as I was on lead guitar at the time. The band took up a good portion of my free time but nothing came of it.
Roll on to the present and I'm purely a bedroom warrior, albeit in the smallest bedroom named " The Din". I jam along to cd's etc but mostly improvise over the top. I play bass, guitar, drums and synth as the mood takes me. I have a good collection of gear and record any original ideas that have any promise.
I also repair and rebuild any bass or guitar that is in need of it. For a long time I've also designed guitars and basses as being a draughtsman and design engineer by trade I have all the skills necessary for this. One day I'll show you what I've built but I need to get over my shyness in showing musicians my creations lol.
I would love to play and record original music with like minded nutters but I can't seem to find anyone in to the same genres and with the same passion and drive etc.
Anyway that's enough for now!
Cheers, Rob.

[hollywoodrox]

Cheers rob. Welcome to the forum. Hope you enjoy it

[Leen2112]

Welcome Toby, I see you are rocking a fair few Ibanez, nice choice! As you might have seen there are threads for builds here and you could advertise in the bass players wanted thread. Whatever you do tell us about it, we're here to chat bass stuff.


Cheers Leen.,

[BassTractor]

Hey Rob,

Welcome to you, the second Rob in a few days to introduce himself here. I think we shall have to name you Toby then, as Leen suggested refinedly and wisely.

What an interesting c.v. you got there, or maybe "intriguing" is a better word. You must surely tell us more later.
For the time being, it's enough you played the instrument with the unbelievably sexy name of "flugal horn". Only thing more sexy must be my own flaginal horn. Bedroom warrior, me too though. Wouldn't dare play it in public.

When I grow up, I'll play bass, synths, drums and guitar, just like you. Synths (pro) and bass (noob) for now though.


Anyway, enjoy the banter 'n' bollox.


best,
bert

[lowdowner]

Welcome aboard - looking forward to seeing your creations

[Leen2112]

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Oh and sorry Toby, I meant to call you Rob....doh!

[tobythedog]

Cheers guys, I'll certainly upload pics of my home builds when I get around to it. I'll also put some self composed and played material on here for you to listen to and comment on.

Amazingly in the office where I work there are 4 bassists (including myself) who also play guitar, and a guitarist. There's only 17 in the section! But for some reason none of them want to jam with me, so I've given up asking them. I've put adds on line and also check forums etc in the hope of finding musos to form a band with. Sadly I've drawn a blank on this avenue too.

Anyway atleast being a one man outfit allows me to do everything my way and in my timeframe without putting up with the politics and bulls**t that comes with bands in general. The downside is that it gets lonely and a bit boring at times. The biggest problem is not having anyone to bounce ideas off......I might like something but without critical feedback its easy to write a load of crock!

I'd certainly love to collaborated with others and considering recording technology and internet access I see no reason why I can't collaborate with anyone from almost anywhere in the world. What a fascinating project that would be?

Cheers, Rob aka Toby