Dave A. Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hi guys, I've been "lurking" on here for ages and thought it was about time I signed up. I am very new to bass playing and do it just for a hobby, (no intention of giging or ever trying to earn a living from music, as if I'd ever be good enough to!!!) The music I listen to is so varied it would be stupid to list, but main influence is Phil Lynott. I think he was a very under rated player. I've got a Yamaha 760A bass (ebay) A little Hartke combo (cash coverters) and a Bass Pod xt (ebay) The set up is good enough for what I need (annoying my wife and neighbours) but I would like another Bass guitar one day.... Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminousbrit Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hi Dave, I'm new here too :-) My reasons for playing bass are similar to yours. How are you learning to play? I started by buying all the beginners books I could afford, a dvd and started taking lessons in December. I generally use the rockschool bass books now. Not sure if I will take the 'exams' though. Bye for now, Luminousbrit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 welcome to both of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A. Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 [quote]How are you learning to play?[/quote] Slowly !!!!! I'm getting Thin Lizzy bass tabs off of the net and just trying to play songs I know. It's all good fun, in fact I think my next door neighbour likes Thin Lizzy because he was banging on the wall this morning when I was playing Jail Break..... Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminousbrit Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 [quote name='Dave A.' post='158413' date='Mar 16 2008, 02:30 PM']It's all good fun, in fact I think my next door neighbour likes Thin Lizzy because he was banging on the wall this morning when I was playing Jail Break..... [/quote] Hehehehe, cheaper than buying a drum machine to play along with Bye for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 You can find some real bargains in Cash Convertors... As you're into Lizzy, you must check out the latest incarnation of the band with John Sykes and Scott Gorham. There's a live album called "One Nigth Only" which is unbelievable. Marco Mendoza is the bassist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A. Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 [quote]As you're into Lizzy, you must check out the latest incarnation of the band[/quote] Yes I should, but to be honest for me Lynott WAS Thin Lizzy.... The real strange thing is I used to go and see Lizzy play when I was younger, now my son goes to watch them....That is strange, nice....but strange !!!!! My son said they were great live, so maybe next time I'll go with him and see for myself. Thanks for the replys everyone. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Cheers, Dave, welcome to our community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Hello Dave, your youtube friend reporting for duty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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