JetKing Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Hi All. Yes, that's right I turned my back on drums to learn bass as my mates couldn't find a bassist for their band. I've been playing just over a year now and I'm starting to get the hang of it but I've lots more to learn. I haven't looked back yet although I do sometimes regret selling my drum kit. I live in Belfast and have a day job that takes up way too much time that could be better spent learning songs and working on technique but that's how it goes. Our band is called The Idle Revival, you can check us out on FaceBook. I suppose we play a melodic/psychadelic kinda indie rock. Gear-wise, I have an Ibanez JetKing Bass and a wee Line6 amp for practicing/recording. Luckily my boss lends me his Peavey amp for gigs but I'm looking out for a half decent gigging amp. I also dabble with a bit of Bass Big Muff Pi (a kind birthday pressie from my girlfriend) and I will definately add some more pedals as funds become available. I waste way too many hours on YouTube looking at vids of pedals, amps and gear that I can't afford. I've just joined the site and I've already seen loads of info that has answered a few of the burning questions I've had. Looking forward to a bit of debate and banter with you all. JetKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Welcome mate, it will be interesting to have someone with rhythm that good round here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Howdy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 [quote name='dc2009' post='1328662' date='Aug 5 2011, 01:07 PM']Welcome mate, it will be interesting to have someone with rhythm that good round here![/quote] Didn't you read the post? he was a drummer!! Welcome Jetking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 [quote name='leschirons' post='1331789' date='Aug 8 2011, 11:36 AM']Didn't you read the post? he was a drummer!!...[/quote] Première avertissement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBass Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetKing Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thanks guys. Yeah, it's unfortunately the case that not everyone who has played drums has good rhythm. After teaching drums for a while I can vouch for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Welcome. Why sell the drum kit? I still have guitars / keyboard / bongo's but bass is the main thing at the moment. I would love a full drum kit to add to the collection! I'm getting a saxophone soon too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 [quote name='Dad3353' post='1331910' date='Aug 8 2011, 12:17 PM']Première avertissement... [/quote] C'était une blague monsieur moderateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetKing Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 [quote name='Blademan_98' post='1333043' date='Aug 9 2011, 12:29 AM']Welcome. Why sell the drum kit? I still have guitars / keyboard / bongo's but bass is the main thing at the moment. I would love a full drum kit to add to the collection! I'm getting a saxophone soon too [/quote] Basically our drummer needed a decent kit and I needed the money. Plus I knew he'd buy it and give me a decent price because he'd played it and knew how good it sounded. I still gave him a bargain though. I'll buy another one someday hopefully once I get some decent bass gear. Wouldn't mind a cajon in the meantime though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) [quote name='JetKing' post='1333758' date='Aug 9 2011, 04:34 PM']I'll buy another one someday hopefully once I get some decent bass gear. Wouldn't mind a cajon in the meantime though...[/quote] I like cajon's and have contemplated getting one They usually have one at the jam night, great fun! I do understand the reasons for selling. I have shed a few of my guitars to raise bass funds Edited August 10, 2011 by Blademan_98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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