Marc S Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hi, Just signed up today & wanted to say "hello" I played bass back in my youth, and gave up following band-splits galore, marriage, having a son etc etc Anyhow, I'm playing again I started about 5 years ago or so, and now wish I'd never given up Mind you, the bands are still a pain They seem to keep folding for a myriad of reasons - but never anything to do with me! Lol Anyhow, I play an Ibanez Soundgear SR500 and it's the best thing I've ever played It sounds awesome, is lightweight with superb active electronics and it's got the thinnest, fastest neck I've ever come across My backup is a Squire, Indonesian built P bass, with 2 pickups and a J bass neck It's honestly much better than the USA Fenders I owned back in my youth.... Many won't believe me when I say this - but I've played a few basses in my day... I also own an Ibanez electro-acoustic bass, picked up for about £200 and that's brilliant! Never played a bad Ibanez actually... My son now owns my old Roadster 11 and he loves that I also have a Stagg electric double bass, and am enjoying playing that - and now want a 3/4 conventional double bass.... Amp gear wise, I use a Markbass CMD102P with a 151 extension cab The rig sounds brilliant, and I've even played some big-ish outdoor gigs with it and it has coped really well Anyhow, I'm looking for a band...... again I'm in South Wales And just wanted to say hello Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hi Marc - welcome to the forum. [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesFlashG Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Afternoon mark [size=4] I have not been here to long myself but the forums are great, read so many useful tips and intresting discussion's[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leen2112 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Welcome Marc, It's great you are so happy with your gear. I play an Ibanez SR and also agree that the necks are great. Just beware of the marketplace, coz after a look around there than suddenly you'll find things you didnt realise you couldnt live without! Cheers Leen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hey Marc, Welcome! You'll be happy to know that you're BC South Wales member #102,151. Howzat for coincidence? Anyway, partake and none of that being a stranger, eh? best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks for the welcome guys I'll try not to be a stranger...... Cheers Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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