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Hi, I'm Bob Plumridge (plumbass).

Never played a guitar before but always wanted to have a go at the bass, yesterday got a SQUIER VINTAGE MODIFIED JAZZ BASS 77 off of ebay for £150, its in mint condition, still had the celophane covering on it, the guy had only bought it 8 days earlier for £246, the receipt was still in the box, was a bit worried it was nicked but i collected it in person and the address i collected it from matched the address on the receipt.

Also picked up a Redwood 25B Bass Amp cheap, it works, no instructions and can't find any online, anyone got some?

So now having a go using a book called Progressive Beginner Bass.

It's making a noise whether its the right noise is another matter!The dog already hates it.

cheers
Bob

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Hey Bob,


Welcome to the Helpful And Grumpy Community!

150 quid, eh? Yup, it was nicked. Nicked by you. Twas a steal. Congrats!

As to the amp, if it is like the B-15 in control panel design, there's hardly any need for a manual. For starters, and this can change depending on exactly how the amp was designed and built:
- Keep the Master volume down when plugging in or unplugging.
- Use Low and High after taste, and shape the essence of the tone character with Low Mid and High Mid. Some people will disagree, but they're just being grumpy. ;)
- Lows is what takes current and cone excursion. If you hear any bad sounds, turn the Low down.

Hope this was grumpy enough.


Enjoy the forum!


best,
bert

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[quote name='plumbass' timestamp='1378020925' post='2194660']
Hi, I'm Bob Plumridge (plumbass).

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So now having a go using a book called Progressive Beginner Bass.

It's making a noise whether its the right noise is another matter!The dog already hates it.

cheers
Bob
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:hi: Hello Bob.. and welcome to BC near neighbor! :D there is quite a bit of (gear) porn on here - you'll be 'gassing' before you know it... :rolleyes:

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[quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1378032389' post='2194834']
Welcome, It's a great addiction. Don't get too good or I'll have to kill you :D PM me any time. good luck
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[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1378246158' post='2197791']
Welcome, it's a big old community with some of us living as far away as Thatcham ;)
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:hi:[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Hello.. and welcome to BC near neighbor! [/font][/color] :D[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] there is quite a bit of (gear) porn on here - - - - - - - - - - - - -[/font][/color]

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