smithy Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 (edited) After 2 years of visiting this site I finally decided to sign up. I´m Thomas, started playing bass 7 years ago just because to cure and train my right hand after a tendon injury. It seems it was one of the best decisions in my almost 60 years on earth. Now it´s my passion. Preferred band is Free, of course preferred bassplayer Andy Fraser. (Have mercy with my english - I´ll try to improve) Cheers Thomas Edited March 19, 2023 by smithy wrong spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Welcome Thomas 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Welcome Thomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 Thanks, as i´m no pro and I think I never will be one, my basses are of the budget range. A Squier Vintage modified Jazz, a Harley Benton semi hollow, a Harley Benton Kit P bass, a no name Jazz bass and a Hofner Shorty. Budget, but they do make me happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Good man!.. Cheap basses are great 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 There's nothing wrong at all with budget instruments, Thomas. If you enjoy what they do for you they're better than an expensive instrument that doesn't light your fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Welcome tho BassChat. I hope you make lots of friends here. Don’t worry about coming late to bass, I started at 55 and was gigging regularly within a couple of years. Amazing what you can get away with if you can hit the root note on the first beat of the bar. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Welcome Thomas. Enjoy the forum. No knives allowed here.🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) Thanks, 2 hours ago, Phil Starr said: I started at 55 and was gigging regularly within a couple of years. Well- because of my job it´s hard to find a band to play, let alone to gig with. But WWW is your friend and makes it possible to play with every band in the world. Let´s praise that brave new world. 2 hours ago, Ralf1e said: No knives allowed here. How did you know, I´m a bladesmith and had my tendon cut with a knife (shame on me)? Edited March 20, 2023 by smithy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 minute ago, smithy said: Thanks, Well- because of my job it´s hard to find a band to play, let alone to gig with. But WWW is your friend and makes it possible to play with every band in the world. Let´s praise that brave new world. How did you know, I´m bladesmith and cut my tendon with a knife (shame on me)? I used to sell antiques and collectables' Old Solingen cutlery was always desirable before the invasion of fakes from the far east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 23 hours ago, smithy said: . (Have mercy with my english - I´ll try to improve) You’re doing just fine on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Welcome sir... Some advice?? Check out the Modding thread that's running at the moment and stay away from the market place. Guaranteed way to break the bank balance and lose space at home. Don't feel obliged to become part of a shipping chain to get items from Thomann to the UK either - that could become a new career. 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Thanks, Bank balance? Never heard of it. Must be a new band. Losing space at home won´t be an issue as meanwhile it´s time for some motorbikes to leave because of age (my age, not theirs ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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