kristo Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) [size=3][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Hello all![/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Been lurking around here for a while but now a fully-fledged bass convert I’d like to spend a bit more time in these parts. I’m 32 and from north Suffolk. I originally bought a bass when I was 16 as my dad wouldn’t let me have a drum kit, but switched almost instantly to guitar for the next 15 or so years (Noel Gallaghers fault!).[/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Decided to treat myself to a Gibson SG faded bass in 2011 when I qualified in my profession, after many years obsessed with Andy Fraser (well, Free in general). Was instantly hooked and have pretty much left the 6 string alone since. Sold some guitar equipment and treated myself (again [/font][font=Wingdings][font=Wingdings]J[/font][/font][font=Calibri]) to a Markbass CMD 121H combo. For the last year I’ve been getting down some lines by Free, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Black Crowes etc etc.[/font][/color][/size] [color=#000000][font=Calibri][size=3]Earlier this year, along with my wife (drums) and a mate (guitar/Vox) we started jamming at a relative’s barn. My wife’s step-dad heard us and asked us to play at his 65[/size][sup][size=2]th[/size][/sup][size=3] birthday party. The party was 2 weeks ago and my first gig on bass. The place was packed, we did a 10 song set of bluesy covers and I had the time of my life (although initially I was bricking it!). [/size][/font][/color] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Calibri]So now I’m hooked and looking forward to being a part of this cool place.[/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Cheers![/font][/color][/size] Edited March 22, 2013 by kristo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hey Kristo, Thanks for a very nice read, and welcome to BC! I like your dad. ;-) Enjoy the fora! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristo Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1363964972' post='2020263'] I like your dad. ;-) [/quote] You're in the minority there then! Thanks for the welcome Bert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeman Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Welcome from another Suffolkate. Now you've done one gig you'll be hooked for life. I hope the band goes from strength to strength. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 What a superb and bassy heartwarming story! That's very cool! Welcome aboard a superb and vibrant community of awesome people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 p.s., I'm just north of the border! - I have this sleepy facebook page for us too: http://www.facebook.com/EastAnglianBassPlayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristo Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) [quote name='pikeman' timestamp='1363969774' post='2020345'] Welcome from another Suffolkate. Now you've done one gig you'll be hooked for life. I hope the band goes from strength to strength. Steve. [/quote] Thanks Steve. We have a couple more potential parties lined up so hopefully all will be good. Edited March 22, 2013 by kristo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristo Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1363975207' post='2020467'] What a superb and bassy heartwarming story! That's very cool! Welcome aboard a superb and vibrant community of awesome people! [/quote] Cheers Dood. Good to know there's a teacher nearby too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 [quote name='kristo' timestamp='1363975896' post='2020483'] Cheers Dood. Good to know there's a teacher nearby too. [/quote] Thank you! Yes, I teach too! See you on the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leen2112 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Cheers Leen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristo Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks Leen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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