GeorgeH Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hello! I'm George from Uxbridge (in West London, near Heathrow). I've been playing bass for about 7 years now, got into it through GCSE music, prior to that I played a bit of Acoustic guitar and did Piano for about 10 years - I've been playing with my mates since school, so again about 7 years. We play a bit of everything, classic rock, metal, funk, prog, pop etc. and are looking to get back into playing live properly this year (used to gig a bit, but been out of practice for a couple of years!) I play a Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass, into a GK 700rbii head with an old Hughes and Kettner 410 cab, modified to take 4 pin speakon and wired to use the 2 way crossover the GK has. I'm currently looking to downsize the rig a bit for smaller pubs, I don't really want to get a combo, but have been looking at either 210 or 112 cabs - any recommendations? Any tips/hints/help/suggestions/anecdotes always welcome, as I said I'm looking to get back into it so anything is helpful! Cheers for reading, and sorry for the life story lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Welcome George! Impressive experience in music and impressive gear. No hints ans tips that I can offer, but I'm sure many others will post here and be as helpful to you as they've been to me. This is a very friendly place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeH Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hi and thanks for the warm welcome! I see you're west London too, do you play much live round these parts, or purely for pleasure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I'm a late starter as a musician, and so far I've only played along to records at home. It's more of a therapeutic effect than any degree of ambition, but I do practise and strive to improve etc. I always say that, if I could go back in time to when I was a teenager, I would re-live my life, for good and for bad, without any changes, except for one - I would start studying music and playing an instrument at an early age. I'm in W4. Do you play in West London? Last month I went to see Basschat's very own Happy Jack and MacDaddy with their band The Junkyard Dogs at the George in Chiswick High Road, and a jolly good evening it was. It's great to meet new musician friends this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeH Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 I'll have to look out for those guys - I work not far from there. Pm me next time you're going! No we haven't played London, it was primarily bucks way (gerrards cross, Iver, Chalfont etc), but did a couple of open mikes at a place near ruislip. I didn't initially choose music, but changed into it halfway through the first term and never looked back - it was always such a laugh, and I've stayed best mates with the people there ever since! It is definitely the best way to chill, especially after a stressful day - stick on some tunes and jam along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Welcome aboard. Nice bass (I really like the Aerodyne). I'm in Bucks so if you get gigging let me know and I'll try and pop along to support you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeH Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) Cheers bud! I think it was your thread I posted in about your new singer, but where in bucks are you playing? Would be cool to come along and see you! I'll be sure to let you know when/where we're playing, although unless I organise it we probably won't be lol! Edited January 6, 2012 by GeorgeH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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