shadven Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hello from sunny Florida, I have been playing bass for 30 years, but that deosn't mean I am any good. Actually, I am pretty good at what I do, and not so good at what I don't do often. I've been playing in rock/punk/blues/lounge/country bands for a long time. I am in at least 2 bands at any given time, my main band these days is called The Ditchflowers, and it is an original band that could be called power-pop or Beatlesque. My other band is an old school honky-tonk Country and Western band. My country band is giging 3 or 4 times a month and the rock band a bit less. I have had some success, one of my bands from years gone by was signed to a major record label, and my bands since usually have a distribution deal with some no-account indie label. I've played lots of cool shows and openers for the likes of Cheap Trick, Leon Russell, Dickie Betts, and a bunch more. But, then I'd just be name dropping:) But, alas I can't pay the bills as a musician. I have a good marriage, son who living is San Francisco, CA and playing in his own band, I have a good job (own my own business), play with my motorcycles (1968 Triumph TR6). No complaints I have become a gear whore.... I like having the gear almost as much as playing in bands. Basses in no particular order: 1975 Fender Precision, 1972 Fender Telecaster Bass, 1995 Rickenbacker 4003, 2012 Gibson Thunderbird, 2000 MIA Fender Precision, MIJ 1953 RI Fender Precision, uprdight, Fender acoutic folk bass thingy. Amps: 1969 Ampeg B-15n, 1968 Fender Bassman 100 w/ showman cab (1x15), 2007 Ampeg SVT VR (USA), SVT 410HLF, SVT 810 AV, Ampeg B100R (2 of them). - Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Welcome to the forum Michael! My in-laws live in Hobe Sound. Next to a golf course. Like everyone else. [/size] [size=4]Nice Ampeg selection.[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Welcome to Basschat :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yepmop Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Welcome to BC - have fun By the way, some really nice gear you have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi Michael, I had high hopes for you. Then you wrote '68 Triumph instead of '56 Matchless. Go away! Welcome to BC. You seem as crazy as the rest of us, and have some nice gear to boot. All you need now is some ultra modern stuff so you feel like a balanced person. No fears! Your wife will support this. Anyway, share some info, and enjoy the banter. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Horton Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyLizard Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Welcome Bottom end brother !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 [quote name='LazyLizard' timestamp='1360324213' post='1968552'] Bottom end brother !!! [/quote] Language! Be nice, Steve! He's from Florida. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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