Spoofa Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) Hi all, Spoofa here, from up Newcastle way. Only just started tinkering the other week on my mates bass, and got hooked. Just ordered my own Bass & Amp and I'm looking forward to getting to learn. If anyone can suggest any YouTube / websites / books would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Spoofa. Edited January 6, 2020 by Spoofa Misspelled 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Hi Spoofa Welcome to the forum!! Congrats on taking the first step to learn to play the Bass, What have you bought? My personal favourites for learning on YouTube are BassBuzz and Become a Bassist but I’m sure you’ll get lots more suggestions.........👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoofa Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 Hi mate, Bought a mint green ibanez Talman and an ampeg Ba108 amp! I'll check them out on YouTube 🤙🏻 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Nice!! Good luck with the learning.......😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Welcome. Talkingbass.net is a great place to start. There are loads of free lessons and resources, but I would highly recommend the bass fundamentals course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Welcome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Hiya Spoofa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Welcome Spoofa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Welcome to the fold.... Hopefully there's somebody here that's local to you who might give you some pointers. Personally I'm a big fan of Scott's Bass lessons ( http://scottsbasslessons.com/) and Talkingbass ( https://www.talkingbass.net/) - both have free lessons pitched at all levels. They should keep you going for, ooh the next 20 years or so... As a beginner, probably the best piece of advice I can give you is STAY AWAY FROM THE MARKETPLACE!!! When I joined I had three basses which seemed to cover the ground. Now, like many members here, I have significantly more. The marketplace will almost certainly give you uncontrollable GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). Ignore my advice at your peril!!😱😱 Beware those who tell you that "everything is nice...but more is better" (that's me usually) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Hello, welcome aboard! I only started less than two years ago, like you I got hooked on a borrowed bass 😀. Studybass.com was by far the best resource I found. By coincidence I'm just actually returning to the site to go back to some basics again for a refresher. Have fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 p.s. make yourself a promise: don't by another bass until you can really play the one you have. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashwood1985 Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 On 07/01/2020 at 21:17, TheGreek said: Welcome to the fold.... Hopefully there's somebody here that's local to you who might give you some pointers. Personally I'm a big fan of Scott's Bass lessons ( http://scottsbasslessons.com/) and Talkingbass ( https://www.talkingbass.net/) - both have free lessons pitched at all levels. They should keep you going for, ooh the next 20 years or so... As a beginner, probably the best piece of advice I can give you is STAY AWAY FROM THE MARKETPLACE!!! When I joined I had three basses which seemed to cover the ground. Now, like many members here, I have significantly more. The marketplace will almost certainly give you uncontrollable GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). Ignore my advice at your peril!!😱😱 Beware those who tell you that "everything is nice...but more is better" (that's me usually) I second every word of this post! Scotts lessons are great and focus on your development and enjoyment over gear!!! Welcome to the low end community 👊🏼🎶 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 On 07/01/2020 at 21:27, Richard R said: p.s. make yourself a promise: don't by another bass until you can really play the one you have. 😉 P.S. Make yourself a promise: Keep buying loads and loads of different basses, in fact so many, so regularly, you don't have time to learn how to play any of them. Fixed. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 On 07/01/2020 at 21:27, Richard R said: p.s. make yourself a promise: don't by another bass until you can really play the one you have. 😉 Don't listen to him...buy whatever you want...whether you need it or not... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashwood1985 Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Frank Blank said: P.S. Make yourself a promise: Keep buying loads and loads of different basses, in fact so many, so regularly, you don't have time to learn how to play any of them. Fixed. Buy this one Spoofa! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 @Richard R, I've a good mind to report you to the Mods for your last comment..😉😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Get thee behind me @TheGreek! Thankfully the 5 string brother of my bass I saw for sale is in the US, otherwise I would have had to buy it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Welcome Spoofa! As well as the all the great advice above, try to practice along to music or at least a metronome as much as possible - plugged in (using headphones if you have to). Cheers and have fun! Kev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Areet kidda. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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