clauster Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 What is it with Sussex and bass players at the moment? Seems quite a few are signing up. I started playing bass in '81 at the ripe old age of 12. Got involved in as much as I could musically for the next 15 years - various bands (originals and covers), school orchestra, jamming with friends and also got to know my way around PA systems pretty well (worked for a small PA outfit in the midlands in the late 80s). In 97 I started doing shift work which put an end to playing in bands, sold my kit and bought a six string (even after 10 years I still can't do more than hammer out a few chords lol). Carreer change last year means I now have evenings free so bought a new bass and joined a band. Nine months on and I'm still undoing the bad habits picked up on the six string, but getting there. Desperately trying to drop my plectra dependency at the mo. Over the years I've had - Satellite 3/4 size bass (P shape, 2 humbuckers) Hondo II Pro (SG shape, 1 split coil, 32" scale - cheap but great and wish I'd never let it go) Various US Precisions (never liked P styling but man they sound great, especially my beat up '78) One MIM Precision (never again) One US Jazz (Beautiful, but I just did'nt get on with it) Now I've got a swamp ash Warwick Corvette Std (passive) and I love it so much. The sound is so good I've finally taken an interest in my amplification. Used to be happy if my amp had an input, volume knob and speaker but this thing deserves something that lets the tone shine through. Currently gassing for a cs warwick (32" scale (small hands), single MM, black finish (the constant waxing of the corvette is a major pain)) and some Bill Fitzmaurice Omni 10.5s for the other end. Looking for some thing(s) to go in the middle of the chain. Anyway, enough prattle. Looking forward to getting to know you guys on the board. Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Welcome - maybe we should change the name to basschat-sussex.co.uk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 At least I now know why I have to travel to kent to find a guiatrist and drummer to play with lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeS Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Another bass player from Sussex, and one with impeccable taste in basses if I do say so myself Hi, Nic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Hi Joe I've been gassing for a 'wick since first playing a Thumb 18 years ago. Took it to a get together of musicians in the midlands last weekends, even some of our 6 string brethren really liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I'll join the long queue of people from Sussex waiting to say hello. Welcome. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmurf Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Thanks for the welcome guys - and all from w sussex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Morning from another Sussex member Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='34595' date='Jul 20 2007, 12:54 PM']Welcome - maybe we should change the name to basschat-sussex.co.uk![/quote] +1 to that... Welcome clauster and enjoy the forum, it's a great place for a bass player to be! Nik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassninja Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Hi from the sticks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.