Wilson_51_ Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Hello Thought I would finally sign up to this forum, I have occasionally glanced at it and have finally got around to being a part of it. Not that I think I will have a lot to contribute! Little bit about me first, I have recently finished a degree in Music Technology and am in the process of attempting to get a job in the industry. I have been playing bass for about eight years and my gigging experience during this time is, how should i put this.. not as extensive as it should have been. For most of that time I was part of a Metal band that broke up last year, mostly due to the lack of drive and the non existent gigs! I have however just become part of a new band that is focused more towards Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots and Soundgarden style music but all originals. Equipment wise i'm currently using a Musicman Stingray through an Ashdown ABM500 with 410 cab for playing with my band. I also have a Peavey Milestone that was my first bass, that i have messed around with a bit and am in the process of making a franken-P-bass out of random parts when i collect enough of them! Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Welcome to the forum Simon... liking those influences! We'll need to hear some recordings, as and when! [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Hey Simon, Welcome! You made the right choice. We have cookies on the dark side, rememba? A degree in MT and having played the bass for eight years, and not a lot to contribute? Howzat? I don't believe you, lad. I for one could learn a lot from a guy like you. Sounds great fun with an originals band like that. Concentrate on guys like Pearl Jam and Nirvana. They have the most comfy clothes! Nice set up you got. Saw the pic on your page. Nice blue on that Ray too. Is it a Pacific Blue Burst? Anyway, enjoy the company here! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson_51_ Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thank you for the welcome! I will have to chuck some songs of ours up when we get around to actually doing some recordings. The only problem I have with listening to pearl jam is that it brings out a real need for me to buy and try to play a fretless... which may happen in the future. My Ray is indeed Pacific Blue burst and since buying it a few years ago, I have struggled to find anything I enjoy playing as much. My goal is to have a Jazz and P-bass so that i can have the "holy" trinity. Although i'm sure i'll get distracted along the way, such as with the frankenbass that's slowly going to come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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