retroman Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Hi Peeps, Stumbled across this forum whilst browsing the web for bass gear, and found it an interesting read, so I joined Been playing bass for about 18 years now, mostly with a pick, or finger style, and still can't get to grips with that thing where you whack it with your thumb! At home, I like messing with different arpegiated chord stuff. I play in a heavy rock band, and firmly believe in the tasteful, but simple thing. I am also one for keeping it simple with the gear I use; no active basses, or amps with a 101 knobs and sliders on for me!! As my user name suggests, I really dig retro stuff. You can't beat a good old fashioned set of glowing bottles! Here's what I use......I definately suffer with GAS!! Gibson EB2 Gibson Thunderbird IV Rickenbacker 4001 Ibanez IC200 "Iceman" Fender Squier Precision special (loaded with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders) Aria Legend (My first bass, sentimental value :-) ) Precision Bass ( Don't know what make - Possibly early Ibanez)? Ampeg SVT Classic Amp Nice piece of history with the unknown make Precision Bass. I bought it from a junk shop in South Yorkshire for a tenner! It had "Artist" on the headstock originaly, and was quite battered, and only had 3 strings on it. Had to have it. I refinished the body, fitted a new pick guard, and refinsihed the neck, fitting a brass nut, and a 70's Fender headstock decal at the same time. It plays well, and has good intonation, and a lovely well used growl to the tone. The bridge on it is very similar to my IC200 bass, which leaves me thinking "is it an early Ibanez lawsuit type bass"? TTFN, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 From Derbyshire myself. Welcome to the forum, good selection of retro gear there mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Cheers Matey I like to keep things old skool......The newest car that me and the mrs own was built in 1978! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Thanks Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilLordJuju Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Nice gear list. Aren't you even going to lay a photo on us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 The problem with being an old skool dude, is computers confuse the hell out of me! so attaching photo's can be a bit of a strain on the grey matter. I'll take some photo's of all my basses tommorow, and ask the boss to post them up for me (boss=the mrs!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lushuk Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Met him yesterday, spiffing fellow and great tea maker, If Carlsberg made basschatters they would all be like him:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHorse Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Welcome to Basschat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Thanks Chaps Glad my tea making was up to scratch. Absolutely loving the SVT610 Mr Lush. The Mrs wound up telling me to get it shifted so she could watch the telly! I made a lame excuse that it would take me a while, as I have to wait for the "glowing bottles of goodness" to cool down before I can move it :brow: I've took some piccy's of my gear, but I need to host them before I can post? I'll get the mrs on it tonight, as I am mostly a complete technophobe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lushuk Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 [quote name='retroman' post='578751' date='Aug 24 2009, 07:39 AM']Thanks Chaps Glad my tea making was up to scratch. Absolutely loving the SVT610 Mr Lush. The Mrs wound up telling me to get it shifted so she could watch the telly! I made a lame excuse that it would take me a while, as I have to wait for the "glowing bottles of goodness" to cool down before I can move it :brow: I've took some piccy's of my gear, but I need to host them before I can post? I'll get the mrs on it tonight, as I am mostly a complete technophobe [/quote] At least she dint use it as a plant stand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 OK, here goes with piccy's of some of my gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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