RichyJ Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hey guys, Hope you're all good. I'm fairly new to bass itself, played guitar since I was about 9 (I'm 31 now) but developed osteoarthritis in my thumb about a year back which screws up prolonged chord use. Either way I had a light bulb moment and realised it didn't affect my lead playing and by proxy I could play bass. Hardly touched the guitar since, full on convert now and loving it hehe. Thankfully a lot of the muscle memory was transferable from guitar to bass so the learning curve has been way way way quicker but I also realise it's a totally different instrument so made myself go back to basics and build from there just to get rid of as many bad habits as possible and pick up nice little things that I would have missed if I had done the "Bass is just a guitar with 4 strings" thing I've seen so many times. As far as musical taste goes, I started out as a pure metal head all those years ago, woke up a bit since then and I'll pretty much listen to anything now. Still mostly blues or rock though. As a rule of thumb I'll call anything a good song as long as it is indeed a good song, regardless of whether it's my taste or not. I'm currently playing a Peavey Grind BXP (active) through a Warwick BC300. Will be acquiring more as soon as the wife lets me spend again . No stranger to live or studio performing, I'm not really expecting much difference from guitar (as far as live goes) other than I won't be the centre of attention any more . Currently in a band that I've been with for about 10 years but I'll likely be packing that in and venturing to greener pastures, still undecided on a project as of yet. Just found this site a few days ago to be honest had a little read and I liked it. Hopefully I can bring something to the mix. Anyway I've rambled enough for now, speak soon. Richy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Good evening, Richy, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FuNkShUi Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Welcome to the forum. Always feel a bit of a tit saying that. Sounds as if i feel it's my forum or something!? Also from South Wales, so when you do start playing again let me know. Kert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichyJ Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks all, appreciate the warm welcome. What part of South Wales are you in Funk? I'm just outside of Pontypridd. I'll let you know when I'm playing again, gotta find a new band first hehe. Richy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Im just outside Bridgend mate. Call me Kert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichyJ Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ahh not too far then. My better half is from Maesteg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Just up the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbev Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Maesteg, small world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Welcome! I'm another South Wales bassist here! I'm from Neath. We have meet ups occasionally in Cardiff and Swansea, you'll have to pop to the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichyJ Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1438327718' post='2833518'] Welcome! I'm another South Wales bassist here! I'm from Neath. We have meet ups occasionally in Cardiff and Swansea, you'll have to pop to the next one! [/quote] Hi, Sounds good. I'll keep an eye out for it. Any coming up soon? [quote name='garbev' timestamp='1438326239' post='2833511'] Maesteg, small world. [/quote] Yeah, I lived there for a year or so. Managed to escape though hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 We haven't got one booked in at the moment, but I'm guessing we will be due a meet up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichyJ Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Right oh, shall keep an eye out then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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