Another newbie from Bristol, UK

[slowchange]

Hi folks

I started playing bass and guitar far too many years ago! My fave bassists were Chris Squire, John Paul Jones, Geddy Lee, Paul McCartney and Andy Fraser. My amp was the wardrobe! Since then I’ve really enjoyed Alain Caron and Lincoln Goines, Jeff Berlin, Jaco and Richard Bona et al. A few years ago Rich loaned me his Toby 6 string and I’ve wanted one ever since! A few days ago I took the plunge and bought a Peavey Grind 6 string and love it! The moral of that story is “Never shop when you have a migraine”. The “You can’t afford it” control is switched off!

I also have a Fenix Precision copy which needs some TLC but has great potential. Currently, I have no bass amp although I could try the wardrobe again.

I teach guitar (electric, acoustic and classical) and bass for a living.

Many thanks to Rich for fuelling the flame over the years. My Peavey now has pride of place in my flat. Even my girlfriend says it’s the best bit of wood she’s seen for some time…….hang on!

All the best

Mark aka slowchange

[fatboyslimfast]

Welcome from another Bristle-Basser!

[slowchange]

[quote name='fatboyslimfast' post='1374151' date='Sep 15 2011, 10:43 AM']Welcome from another Bristle-Basser![/quote]

Cheers fatboyslimfast! I never realised how large the bass community was or how friendly and supportive it is! This forum is great. :-)

[fatboyslimfast]

We're generally a good bunch, and with a good sense of humour - just watch out for the For Sale forums...can get expensively addictive...

[BassBod]

Welcome from another Brizzzzler - playing in Bradford-on Avon tonight....can't wait!

[slowchange]

[quote name='BassBod' post='1374584' date='Sep 15 2011, 04:01 PM']Welcome from another Brizzzzler - playing in Bradford-on Avon tonight....can't wait![/quote]
Hey BassBod, where are you playing? My missus lives in BOA. Hope it was a good gig!

[nick]

Hi Mark & welcome!

[Mr. Foxen]

Hi, if you want that P copy sorte out, you should bring it to me, with strings, and beer.

[Mace]

Welcome aboard!

Really liked the brekkies in the Lock Inn, good black pud!

[slowchange]

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1375020' date='Sep 15 2011, 11:12 PM']Hi, if you want that P copy sorte out, you should bring it to me, with strings, and beer.[/quote]
My kinda payment! Where are you?

Cheers

Slow

[slowchange]

[quote name='Mace' post='1375021' date='Sep 15 2011, 11:13 PM']Welcome aboard!

Really liked the brekkies in the Lock Inn, good black pud![/quote]
Thanks everyone! What a great welcome! Let me know your gig schedules and I'll try to come along

All the best

Slow

[BassBod]

[quote name='slowchange' post='1374966' date='Sep 15 2011, 10:30 PM']Hey BassBod, where are you playing? My missus lives in BOA. Hope it was a good gig![/quote]

The pub near the station - Three Horseshoes? Or Crowns? It was fun - jazz in a rock pub.....mmmmm...nice.

Edited September 15, 2011 by BassBod

[Mr. Foxen]

[quote name='slowchange' post='1375034' date='Sep 15 2011, 11:23 PM']My kinda payment! Where are you?

Cheers

Slow[/quote]

Greenbank/Easton.

[Rich]

See mate, I told you we was a friendly bunch

[clarkpegasus4001]

Hi Mark. Anyone who quotes Chris Squire and Jeff Berlin amongst his fave bass players is just fine by me, welcome to Basschat!

[alanbass1]

Welcome Aboard

[Mace]

[quote name='slowchange' post='1375037' date='Sep 15 2011, 11:24 PM']Thanks everyone! What a great welcome! Let me know your gig schedules and I'll try to come along

All the best

Slow[/quote]

Am playing the [url="https://www.facebook.com/TheRinkyDinks#!/event.php?eid=263021360387807"]Mr Wolf's stage at Brisfest[/url] on 25/9 - onstage 7pm!

[ZMech]

Hey slowcage. welcome for a fellow (kinda) bristolian, been studying here for a few years now. good luck not falling into the trap of spending more time browsing BC than actually practising

[Monkey Chapmanstick]

Hello hello! Welcome indeed...If you want that Fenix setting up let me know They made some nice basses!