weeleigh Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Hello, I've been looking at this forum for a while now, and finally decided to take the plunge and join. I'm Leigh from Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, 52, male, and been playing since I was 15. Been in various original and covers bands. Currently playing in a weddings and functions band doing covers and scottish ceilidh music. Took a 20 year break from playing while the family grew up, but absolutely loving being back playing again. I play a beautiful 1963 cherry red Gibson EB0 that has been customised with an extra Dimarzio pickup. Also play a Stagg electric upright. Both of those go through a Peavey Mk3 130W BW combo that I have owned for over 30 years, and it has never let me down once. (touch wood!) Having said that I'm looking to change to a head and cabinet, as the weight of the Peavey is getting a bit much these days. Looking towards a Peavey head - either Tour 450 or 700 and a Barefaced cab. Probably either a Compact or a Super 12. Anyway, hello, and a Happy new Year to all! Leigh. Quote
AttitudeCastle Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Hey There and Happy new year! I'm from Aberdeenshire myself too, (Out by banchory) i was out your way only yesterday! Welcome to the forum there are only a handful of us from our corner of the world but we are on here! Adam, Quote
weeleigh Posted January 3, 2012 Author Posted January 3, 2012 Hi Adam, Thanks for the welcome! Good to know there are other North East loons on here! Are you in a band yourself? Cheers, Leigh Quote
hairyhaw Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Fit like Leigh, and a happy new one too from a former Ellon dude. Quote
weeleigh Posted January 3, 2012 Author Posted January 3, 2012 A happy New Year to you too, Hairyhaw! Leigh Quote
AttitudeCastle Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 [quote name='weeleigh' timestamp='1325627066' post='1485501'] Hi Adam, Thanks for the welcome! Good to know there are other North East loons on here! Are you in a band yourself? Cheers, Leigh [/quote] Haha that's us! I am in a handful of bands though none who have done much really! Though i've performed around the northeast on Bass Trombone, just not bass guitar haha! Hopefully be doing more soon though. Mostly heavier music for me, hard rock, metal etc Quote
weeleigh Posted January 3, 2012 Author Posted January 3, 2012 Just remembered. I forgot to add a link to our band page. Here it is. http://www.furrybootsband.com Quote
weeleigh Posted January 3, 2012 Author Posted January 3, 2012 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1325627538' post='1485511'] Haha that's us! I am in a handful of bands though none who have done much really! Though i've performed around the northeast on Bass Trombone, just not bass guitar haha! Hopefully be doing more soon though. Mostly heavier music for me, hard rock, metal etc [/quote] Ah well, its still a bass forum! Lol! Quote
Acebassmusic Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Hey there Weeleigh from another Aberdeen based basser Quote
weeleigh Posted January 3, 2012 Author Posted January 3, 2012 Hi Acebassmusic, Thanks for the welcome. Good to know there are plenty of North East folk here. I see from your gear list you are using a Barefaced cabinet. I'm thinking of going down the Barefaced route. Would you recommend? Quote
woodyratm Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Hey mate - another Aberdeen bass chatter here! Welcome - say hello to suddenly realising that you NEED another amp/cab/bass/effect..... It's all downhill from here Davie Quote
weeleigh Posted January 4, 2012 Author Posted January 4, 2012 Hi Davie, Well its a combination of needing more volume and helping my poor back. That peavey combo is pretty heavy! Cheers, Leigh. Quote
AttitudeCastle Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 We should have an Aberdeen bass-bash for those who don't make Moffat (and those who do!) There are enough of us on here now Quote
Jambo10 Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Blimey....more sheepsha......Aberdonians than I thought here....... Hiya anyway from a wee bit further south in, erm.....sunny Fife! Quote
Fitz666 Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 You northeners are taking over..... Welcome to the forum from just down the road..... Quote
Acebassmusic Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 [quote name='weeleigh' timestamp='1325628035' post='1485523'] Hi Acebassmusic, Thanks for the welcome. Good to know there are plenty of North East folk here. I see from your gear list you are using a Barefaced cabinet. I'm thinking of going down the Barefaced route. Would you recommend? [/quote] Barefaced - I've only ever tried the Big Twin T so based on that and Alex's customer service......yip I'd recommend seriously looking at them. I hear the other models perform beyond usual expectations. Do a bit of a search on here and you'll see what I mean Quote
AttitudeCastle Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 [quote name='Jambo10' timestamp='1325719382' post='1486763'] Blimey....more sheepsha......Aberdonians than I thought here....... Hiya anyway from a wee bit further south in, erm.....sunny Fife! [/quote] haha haven't heard 'em refered to that in a good few months Quote
woodyratm Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1325718987' post='1486754'] We should have an Aberdeen bass-bash for those who don't make Moffat (and those who do!) There are enough of us on here now [/quote] Lets just meet for a pint somewhere Heh but i'd be up for this! Quote
weeleigh Posted January 6, 2012 Author Posted January 6, 2012 Just catching up again- thanks for all the welcomes! Acebassmusic- yep, I'm definitely considering going down the Barefaced route! And yes, an Aberdeen bass bash sounds a great idea! Quote
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