Bassman77 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hi all good to be here, a proper UK based Bass site. I'm 30 years old been playing bass for around 14 years, but I can also play guitar and a bit on the drums too. Taught myself to play by ear, still learning everyday! I was in a band for 3 years, a rock n roll/rockabilly based outfit, we toured most of Devon/Cornwall and played a few places further up, I decided to leave in 2005 when I stopped enjoying the music. Since then I have done a few jam nights but no band action, must get myself back out there.! I bought my 1st bass in 1995 a cheap Vester Pbass copy, which was ok actually, traded this one in for a Ibanez Ricky 4001 copy which was horrid (neck like a railway sleeper!), Went through a couple of Epiphone EBOs, didnt like them. Then I stumbled across a mates Dad selling his 77 Precision not in very good nick, but its loud as hell and looks just like sid visious's one!. As for amps I have gone through a few Laney's a Hartke, them a few Peavey rigs, for home use I mess around on a Line 6 Lowdown. Influences primarily are John Entwistle, John Paul Jones, James Jamerson and so many more, I have a wide range in music tastes but cannot deal with really Heavy metal. Anyway enough waffling hope to speak to a you guys soon. Take care Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Welcome Gaz! Nice bass! If you don't fancy hanging on to it, give me a shout!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hi there. Welcome from a relative newbie. What part of Cornwall you from? My favourite part of the country and well worth the 7-8 hour drive to spend a week or two there each year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Likewise. where you at? Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hi Gary, welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motocross_nick Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 ah another cornishman didnt know there were any others on this forum! where you from matey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Welcome from an ex-pat Cornishman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman77 Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Blimey didn't know there were so many fellow cornish lads on here Cool !! I live just outside St Austell in the china clay country!, but as everyone from down here knows your always 10 minutes away from the beach ! Thanks for all the welcomes Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Welcome, Gary! We're all still learning, though not very long for me. Great influences btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motocross_nick Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 [quote name='Bassman77' post='96332' date='Nov 29 2007, 08:41 PM']Blimey didn't know there were so many fellow cornish lads on here Cool !! I live just outside St Austell in the china clay country!, but as everyone from down here knows your always 10 minutes away from the beach ! Thanks for all the welcomes Gaz[/quote] ah cool not too far from me then, live just outside bodmin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elom Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 We've got a gig in St Ives next July and will be looking for another venue or two down in Kernow whilst we're there. Any recommendations (or ones to avoid)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motocross_nick Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 depends really, what genre you playing with your band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elom Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 [quote name='Motocross_nick' post='98383' date='Dec 3 2007, 08:07 PM']depends really, what genre you playing with your band?[/quote] rock/indie covers - mainly modern with a few oldies. sorry for diverting the thread - terrible manners me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefc42 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 [quote name='Bassman77' post='96332' date='Nov 29 2007, 08:41 PM']I live just outside St Austell in the china clay country! Thanks for all the welcomes Gaz[/quote] Hi Gary Like others have said welcome to the forum I now live in North Devon but grew up in St Austell. I lived on Southbourne Rd (the By-Pass) and went to Penrice Comp before moving away and a few years later coming back to live in Roche for a few years before moving to Devon Small world eh!! Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Howdy! Not quite from Cornwall now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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