Duke Euphoria Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) Hi all, Another very new bass player here. I've been learning on and off for most of a year, slowly getting to the point where I make a mess of the easy stuff rather than the embarrasingly noddy stuff. Started after realising that I was enjoying playing Rock Band for the music rather than the game. Current gear compreises a Fender "rumble" 25, Bass Collection Speakeasy, and a Boss micro BR for making a fool of myself on. The speakeasy has a lovely neck, a very comfortable body, and is light enough so that even I don't get sore with it hung roung my neck* The downside is that the electrics hiss like an angry pussycat and would pick up capital gold with astonishing clarity before the chaps at the Bass Center rewired them... My main focus right now is learning to actually play, something that's proving a tad tricky without anyone else to jam along with. I'd appreciate any advice you guys can give me regarding, well, anything at all to be honest. [edit] Gah, Just rememebered I posted one of these a while back. 'Tis the memory that goes first folks... [/edit] *I made a mess of myself when I was a kiddy by falling sideways through a greenhouse. Edited February 2, 2010 by Duke Euphoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Welcome! "I made a mess of myself when I was a kiddy by falling sideways through a greenhouse. " Ouch! Have no fear, you are treading a well-worn path! Just enjoy it. A handy jamming tool is the Tascam MP-BT1 (which I think is about to become the MkII, so don't rush just yet...). Not only is it an mp3 player you can plug your bass into (get good headphones!), but it can do alllsorts with the music and it has effects too! Great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Good to see that Rock Band has spawned a real musician! Nice one! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Welcome to Basschat Duke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgibson Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hey, now i'm totally blowing it out my arse a bit but get out there if u don't have anyone 2 play with, no one likes you-tube heroes who can playlicks that they learned in their rooms if they can't play with a band. even is ur not that good try to get into a band not only is gd fun but you get better. u gotta work for it, want to get their u know, be proactive. anyway that probably was BS but it might help u so... have a nice day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'm intrigued by playlicks. Do they sell them in Boots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 [quote name='bigjohn' post='733421' date='Feb 2 2010, 08:21 PM']I'm intrigued by playlicks. Do they sell them in Boots?[/quote] You might be able to [i]buy[/i] them in Boots.... ....the knee-length stiletto-heeled variety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Euphoria Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 [quote name='Telebass' post='733206' date='Feb 2 2010, 05:31 PM']Welcome![/quote] Thanks, it's good to be here.. [quote]"I made a mess of myself when I was a kiddy by falling sideways through a greenhouse. " Ouch![/quote] Yeah, somewhat of an ouch. But hey, still alive, still kicking (so long as I use the right leg) and making bad noises at low frequencies... [quote]Have no fear, you are treading a well-worn path! Just enjoy it. A handy jamming tool is the Tascam MP-BT1 (which I think is about to become the MkII, so don't rush just yet...). Not only is it an mp3 player you can plug your bass into (get good headphones!), but it can do alllsorts with the music and it has effects too! Great fun.[/quote] I shall not fear, fear is the mind killer (etc...) From what I read the Boss sounds like much the same piece of kit as the Tascam, MP3 player, effects box, 4 channel recorder etc. It's certainly helping me get my act together when "someone else" is playing. Three blind mice has never sounded so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Euphoria Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 [quote name='mgibson' post='733328' date='Feb 2 2010, 07:16 PM']even is ur not that good try to get into a band[/quote] I have a dream... It's not the one about the giant cheese and the jam spoon either. I started playing Bass after playing Rock band and thinking "I can do this" I've found a drummer who started the same way. (she's bloody good too) I've found a singer who started the same way, then went on to church choir. Now all we need is someone on lead guitar, then we put the band back together man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 "I shall not fear, fear is the mind killer..." - now, [i]that[/i] dates both of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMX Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hey there Mr. Euphoria, welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Telebass' post='742420' date='Feb 11 2010, 07:26 PM']"I shall not fear, fear is the mind killer..." - now, [i]that[/i] dates both of us![/quote] Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me....... Dates me too, great book though. Edited February 15, 2010 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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