lowrentdiscographer Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 How-Do. I've 'played' for about 12 years and I suck if I'm being honest :blush: Gear wise, I owned a Westfield P copy which died through neglect and was replaced about 7 years ago with a Yamaha RX thing with active J/P set, which I have defo not neglected and is doing fine service. I have 2 small practice amps, a Park15 and an Aria50 (which is really just a 30, huh?) All I've ever done is try to play bits from songs that I like. I now find myself, at 30, in my first band situation, which is really showing the cracks and flaws. I'm here to try and improve myself a bit, and maybe to try and pick up a meatier combo amp when (if) the time comes. Anyway, site looks good and useful, but be ready for lots of stoopid q's, and my ashamed silince (you will probably NEVER hear me play ) S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Yeah - joining a band definitely makes you improve your game beyond bedroom fumbling (!). You will find no-end of advice and suggestions on here, welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Hi and welcome! Ok, advice & suggestions. 1. Find a bass tutor close to you. Look in this thread - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=26"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=26[/url] A few hours tuition - and a lot more hours spent on properly structured practice that addresses your faults/weaknesses/general suckingness will really improve your technique. 2. Have a great time in the band! Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Welcome! Having been a bedroom bassist for 20 years I agree there is nothing like being in a band to improve your timing, awareness and skills. I have moved seamlessly from P1sspoor to barely adequate and had a great time getting there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 As someone who is still somewhat p1sspoor but ws a lot worse, I have some sympathy - it wasnt till I went back to basics and worked hard on my timing, posture, left hand positioning and scalar knowledge that I started to sound even halfway reasonable. You'll do better with a tutor than by trying to do it yourself as I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrentdiscographer Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 Guys don't be sittin' on the fence about the tuition thing It's nice to know I'm not the only one. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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