jakekirkpatrick Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Hi everyone, and a special Hi to anyone who cares to read this post from a newcomer! Seems like Oxford is the place to be for newness! Anyway I'm Jake and I've been playing bass since I was 13 …which is one hell of a long time ago now - put it this way, The Beatles hadn't split up and it was Mr McCartney who made me want to play bass. The thing is, and I know I'm preaching to the converted here as you are all bass-heads, those other guys in any band think that bass is boring and at the back - what they fail to understand is that the bass, along with drums (god bless good drummers), provides the engine room and that we have total control over where the flow goes….ahead, behind, punctuated, accented, doubled, flicked whatever - darn cool place to be when you master it (so I'm told, …I'm still trying!). Anyway - I've been playing a long time and along the way have amassed a stupid collection of basses, guitars, effects, amps and studio gear - so stupid that after 33 years of putting up with me and my 'stuff' my wife has left me - Harumph …… and now I'm faced with a divorce and having to clear out loads of things. There's bay and then I thought, why not dive into a specialist forum - I have tons of things that you guys might want…so keep an eye out for some listings soon. As a taster I have 33 basses and 18 guitars…. and no I don't just collect, I play and have done a few different things over the years. I'm lucky to have a studio with more gear than many commercial enterprises and on the instrument front I have basses from John Entwhistle (god rest his soul, sad but I just know he went out smiling!), wondrous masterpieces from Chris May at Overwater (4, 6 and a fretless 4) and Rob Green at Status (fretted and fretless 5 string status 2's in woods to die for). A friend of mine remarked once a few years ago that 'it costs >£500 to change the strings in your house!' - he wasn't wrong, but he underestimated! So, the time has come to offload some gems, some effects and some amps (V-type Trace elliot with cabs anyone? - valve heaven….move that air!). Still got the Ricky 4001 stereo & Fender P-Bass that I bought when I was signed in 1974 - and the funny thing is I'll probably end up just keeping those 2, oh, and maybe my Overwater Progress 6 …. and then maybe the status pair …… and then there is…..! See the problem? BUT they have to go, I have to sell the house and move on so my loss could be your gain. I've browsed some of the discussions and this looks like a really helpful & friendly forum - I look forward to joining in - I might be selling a load of stuff but playing is in my blood and I ain't ever gonna give that up. Hope to exchange views, info, pics with some of you soon. This'll be me signing off with a very loud low B, don't you just love the bottom end? From Oxford - cheers guys. Jake Quote
jwbassman Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Hi Jake and welcome - sorry to hear about the circustances but glad you've decided to jump in Quote
Decker Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Hi Jake, Welcome and may your stay be a long one. Quote
fumps Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Hi Jake Welcome to the forum & i too am sorry to hear what has happened. lets hope this forum can be a happy ray of Bass related sunshine for you. see you around Quote
Cat Burrito Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Hi Jake - Going through a marriage break up here too so I hear what you are saying. Basschat is a great place so welcome aboard Quote
Blademan_98 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 I hope my misses doesn't get any ideas After 24 years she still tolerates me! Sorry to hear your predicament and if I get the chance I will relieve you of the Epiphone - 5 string acoustic Quote
daz Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Welcome to the forum, i hope you stay after the kit has been sold, its a great place. Quote
jakekirkpatrick Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Blademan_98' post='1173936' date='Mar 23 2011, 09:41 PM']I hope my misses doesn't get any ideas After 24 years she still tolerates me! Sorry to hear your predicament and if I get the chance I will relieve you of the Epiphone - 5 string acoustic [/quote] Thanks for the welcome, the Eppie is here and needs a good new home - unmarked, new set of strings from Chris at Overwater. I'll post some pics! Edited March 23, 2011 by jakekirkpatrick Quote
mep Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Hi There & welcome. Quite an introduction you made there. I'm not GASing at the moment, but always appreciate a photograph of some tasty gear. Quote
jakekirkpatrick Posted March 27, 2011 Author Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='jwbassman' post='1172942' date='Mar 23 2011, 09:57 AM']Hi Jake and welcome - sorry to hear about the circustances but glad you've decided to jump in [/quote] Thanks for the welcome, much appreciated. Catch you around the bazaars Cheers Jake Quote
SlackAlice Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 Hi there Jake, So sorry to hear about your situation........I'm certain that this forum will make you smile! Welcome. Angie Quote
jakekirkpatrick Posted March 27, 2011 Author Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='Decker' post='1172959' date='Mar 23 2011, 10:21 AM']Hi Jake, Welcome and may your stay be a long one.[/quote] Thanks Decker, yep i'm in for the haul (should have done this years ago). Cheers Jake Quote
jakekirkpatrick Posted March 27, 2011 Author Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='fumps' post='1172967' date='Mar 23 2011, 10:32 AM']Hi Jake Welcome to the forum & i too am sorry to hear what has happened. lets hope this forum can be a happy ray of Bass related sunshine for you. see you around[/quote] Thanks Frumps, catch you soon maybe.... Cheers jake Quote
jakekirkpatrick Posted March 27, 2011 Author Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='1173598' date='Mar 23 2011, 06:55 PM']Hi Jake - Going through a marriage break up here too so I hear what you are saying. Basschat is a great place so welcome aboard [/quote] Thanks for the welcome! Cheers jake Quote
jakekirkpatrick Posted March 27, 2011 Author Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='alanbass1' post='1173652' date='Mar 23 2011, 07:40 PM']Welcome aboard[/quote] ...why thank you, kind sir. Cheers Jake Quote
jakekirkpatrick Posted March 27, 2011 Author Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='daz' post='1173942' date='Mar 23 2011, 10:48 PM']Welcome to the forum, i hope you stay after the kit has been sold, its a great place.[/quote] Thanks for saying Hi - Not all my gear is going, it's in my blood! Cheers jake Quote
jakekirkpatrick Posted March 27, 2011 Author Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='mep' post='1174004' date='Mar 23 2011, 11:32 PM']Hi There & welcome. Quite an introduction you made there. I'm not GASing at the moment, but always appreciate a photograph of some tasty gear.[/quote] Thanks for dropping in to say Hi - much appreciated. I'm gonna try post some stuff when I get time for all this off-loading...still have some real good stuff! Cheers Jake Quote
PURPOLARIS Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='jakekirkpatrick' post='1173993' date='Mar 23 2011, 11:25 PM']Thanks for the welcome, the Eppie is here and needs a good new home - unmarked, new set of strings from Chris at Overwater. I'll post some pics![/quote] Welcome to the site Jake. I'm also interested in the 5 string acoustic if Blademan passes up on the offer. Quote
jakekirkpatrick Posted March 27, 2011 Author Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='Telebass' post='1176006' date='Mar 25 2011, 04:02 PM']Howdy Jake, great intro![/quote] Thank you for saying Hi. One of my fav basses is my G&L Tele - love it ....the others might go but that's a fixture! Cheers Jake Quote
jakekirkpatrick Posted March 27, 2011 Author Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='SlackAlice' post='1178416' date='Mar 27 2011, 04:11 PM']Hi there Jake, So sorry to hear about your situation........I'm certain that this forum will make you smile! Welcome. Angie[/quote] Hi Angie, thanks for the welcome. ...a smile is always welcome! Cheers Jake Quote
jakekirkpatrick Posted March 27, 2011 Author Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='gafbass02' post='1178466' date='Mar 27 2011, 05:06 PM']glad to have you onboard bud [/quote] Thanks for saying Hi. Interesting forum - should have joined years ago! Cheers Jake Quote
jakekirkpatrick Posted March 27, 2011 Author Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='PURPOLARIS' post='1178900' date='Mar 27 2011, 10:23 PM']Welcome to the site Jake. I'm also interested in the 5 string acoustic if Blademan passes up on the offer.[/quote] Thanks for the interest, frankly I am selling the other acoustics first BUT I'm sure this will go soon ....I have no choice. Will get back to you as and when Cheers Jake Quote
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