muttley Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Hi Everyone, I am a "failed" musician (grade 8 violin, dabbled with guitar in my teens) but I have decided to learn to play the bass, properly. I've always loved the sound of the bass and have been fascinated by the scope of the instrument in terms of musical and playing styles. I have therefore joined this forum to gain some useful info. I'm currently looking for my first instrument. Any advice welcome! Quote
Bilbo Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Welcome. Plenty of 'buying your first bass' type threads on here. You will get a lot of what you need here. Try Major Minors Boot Camp for bassist. If you need any more info. there are several players in Suffolk; I am in Felixstowe Quote
pikeman Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Hi Muttley, welcome to the site. Another Suffolk bassist here. Don't be afraid to ask questions on here, they're a really knowledgeable, friendly bunch. What part of the county are you in? Good luck getting your first bass. Steve. Quote
muttley Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 Bilbo: thanks for the info re the Major's Boot Camp. I'm downloading them now . pikeman: West Suffolk. I'm going to pop into Sounds Plus in BSE at the w/e to look at some basses. Quote
pikeman Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='muttley' post='1156693' date='Mar 10 2011, 02:51 PM']Bilbo: thanks for the info re the Major's Boot Camp. I'm downloading them now . pikeman: West Suffolk. I'm going to pop into Sounds Plus in BSE at the w/e to look at some basses.[/quote] Quite local to me then, I'm in Lakenheath. Quote
phsycoandy Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Welcome, fellow Suffolk dweller. You do worse than visit Darren at the bass merchant in Colchester, best dedicated bass shop outside London IMHO. No six stringy things in there. Andy Quote
andya Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Hiya, I'm in Woodbridge. +1 for the Bass Merchant. Andy Quote
phsycoandy Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='andya' post='1156723' date='Mar 10 2011, 03:17 PM']Hiya, I'm in Woodbridge. +1 for the Bass Merchant. Andy[/quote]Not far from ya at Wickham Market! Quote
Cat Burrito Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Welcome If you want advice you've come to the right place. Perhaps if you re post in the General Bass Discussion section about looking for a first bass you'll get loads of replies, especially if you mention influences, styles of music etc to give people ideas. You'll be more confused after but it's what I recommend Quote
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