duffer1 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Well this is all very new, my first chat room membership, and a new commitment to learn to play bass. I don't plan on being anything special, just plodding along in the background in pub sessions would suit me. I'm past sixty and getting a bit arthritic in the fingers so I started with a Ukelele but didn't get on with it so I bought a Ubass when they first came out and started learning to play but was never convinced it was right for me. I recently bought an Ashbory bass and I'm feeling like I've found the right instrument. The Ashbory is now sold in the UK by Nigel Thornbory, who designed it back in the 80's. It being fretless it's a bit like starting again but I like it. : Back to learning the scales - but without the frets to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Welcome to the club! Oh yes, I saw those before, a friend of mine bought one after we were talking about them. They are really tiny necked things with plastic strings? I seem to remember he didn't get on with it that well, can't remember what he did with it. Glad you are enjoying it though, who needs frets anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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yepmop Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 great site, have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westie9 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 You've possibly joined the ranks of what is the most addictive 'pleasures' out there.... Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Welcome from another sixty something old git arthritis 'n all Enjoy the site & the playing Cheerz, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Adams Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Welcome from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hey Duffer, Welcome from another Ashbory user, a noob at 57 years of old. You do know that you need an EBS Fafner amp and an Ampeg SVT 810 cabinet for this, yes? (Only kidding. I just took the most expensive stuff I could hastily remember before my first coffee today. Way more expensive stuff does of course exist. You need that instead.) Enjoy the fora, their info, discussion and banter! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Welcome! I've never had the chance to try an Ashbory but they look good fun and sound great. [quote name='duffer1' timestamp='1379117508' post='2208978'] I don't plan on being anything special, just plodding along in the background [/quote] A wise philosophy in my opinion. A combination of playing bass and the opposite aim = tears before bedtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Welcome in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Welcome to BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hi Duffer, this is a good site with lots of helpful bits and welcoming members. My first chat site too! Enjoy :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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