brule_lentement Posted June 21 Posted June 21 Hi there I'm Kev, living up in the Granite City and just starting out as a player. I've waited too many years (decades, in fact) to pick up the bass but am enjoying my beginner journey immensely, although progress is slow - aiming for accuracy rather than speed! I've already had a positive forum experience in purchasing from the classifieds (many thanks @rainbowreality ) and look forward to learning much more here. Hello to all! 6 Quote
Geek99 Posted June 21 Posted June 21 Sounds like you have the right approach, dont be afraid to ask questions Quote
Acebassmusic Posted June 21 Posted June 21 Hi Kev, welcome to bass playing and Basschat. 👍 This forum is great for asking questions about anything bass related and I see you've already succumbed to your first GAS episode! Congratulations! 🤣🤣 There's a few of us based round Aberdeen area so don't be shy on getting in touch if you want any help / guidance / chat and we'll see what we can do 👍 Mike 2 Quote
Yan_Huriey Posted June 21 Posted June 21 (edited) Fit like loon, aye there's a few of us aboot, up here so yer not on yer own.🙂 Edited June 21 by Yan_Huriey 2 Quote
brule_lentement Posted June 22 Author Posted June 22 (edited) Thankyou for the warm welcome to the forum, I'll probably lurk for a bit and find my way about, already finding the forum super helpful. I've started with a second-hand black Yamaha BB434, standard apart from a black pickguard and a small Orange practice amp. As an aside, the bass was used by the previous (pro musician) owner on the incidental music for "Homes under the Hammer" off the telly - ok it's not Physical Graffiti but it's.. something! 17 hours ago, neepheid said: Pub? Not often out in the city but do go to gigs at the Lemon Tree, Tunnels and Drummonds etc 👍 Mostly gigs where everyone is either bald or grey. PS favourite player is probably JJ Burnel, it's just taken me nearly 50 years to pick up the bass after first hearing him! Late starter indeed, plus too many other hobbies. Although I listen to anything and everything these days. Edited June 22 by brule_lentement 5 Quote
Jackroadkill Posted June 22 Posted June 22 Welcome to Basschat, where your every bass-related fantasy will be taken care of. 1 Quote
woodyratm Posted June 23 Posted June 23 Welcome dude. Also Aberdeen bassist here. We’re a nice bunch. Mostly. 1 Quote
lowregisterhead Posted July 6 Posted July 6 (edited) Welcome from an exiled Aberdonian. And another plus 1 for what Acebassmusic said... Edited July 6 by lowregisterhead 2 Quote
snorkie635 Posted July 15 Posted July 15 Hello to you and very best wishes for your adventure in Bassland. 1 Quote
Bassman1974 Posted 15 hours ago Posted 15 hours ago On 22/06/2025 at 05:49, brule_lentement said: Thankyou for the warm welcome to the forum, I'll probably lurk for a bit and find my way about, already finding the forum super helpful. I've started with a second-hand black Yamaha BB434, standard apart from a black pickguard and a small Orange practice amp. As an aside, the bass was used by the previous (pro musician) owner on the incidental music for "Homes under the Hammer" off the telly - ok it's not Physical Graffiti but it's.. something! Not often out in the city but do go to gigs at the Lemon Tree, Tunnels and Drummonds etc 👍 Mostly gigs where everyone is either bald or grey. PS favourite player is probably JJ Burnel, it's just taken me nearly 50 years to pick up the bass after first hearing him! Late starter indeed, plus too many other hobbies. Although I listen to anything and everything these days. Flike Kevin, Never too late to start. I only did so 7 years ago at age 44. I'm still shite. Been getting gigs in the past though, so if I can do it, anyone can. Wonder how long it'll be be before bass no2 shows up for you.. 1 Quote
Marc S Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago Hello @brule_lentement / Kev. Welcome to BassChat and the world of playing bass. Hello from a fair way off, in South Wales. Don't worry about starting late. Although I took up the bass a long time ago- I had almost 2 and a half decades of not playing. So I was effectively a beginner twice. The thing is, I have enjoyed my 2nd stint on bass even more. Just go for it, and enjoy the bass. Oh, and my first real influence on bass was JJ Burnel - just loved that sound on Rattus - awesome stuff 😀 1 Quote
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