Cumbo Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Hi folks. Just adding my intro as a newbie. I'm a British ex-pat, now living in Florida, and I discovered this site while trying to resarch my old Shaftesbury bass. Apart from a Kay 3/4 scale, this was my first (and only) real bass, as a teenager back in the late 70s. I've seen a few members who, like me, left the bass playing for careers and family, and are just coming back after a couple of decades or more. No danger of GAS here. i'm the kind of guy who won't upgrade until I've squeezed all I can out of my existing gear, and can then justify the investment in order to grow. my original Shaftesbury only shares space with an Ibanez acoustic that I treated myself to a couple of years ago. The justifications for that purchase are that it makes it easier for me to practice regularly, and I that didn't need to buy an amp! My wife and 9grown up) kids are all following musical paths, and I have started "proper" lessons with a tutor at their college. i used to be able to play bass until I started lessons - then I had to unlearn all the bad habits. Mind you, I'm now better than I ever was after just a few tutoring sessions. Still a ways to go, but its a fun journey and quite therapeutic after a day in the office. All the best. Look forward to sharing tips and stories. Cumbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlonBass Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 9 Grown up kids! I'm surprised you had any time for playing Bass! Welcome to the Site, mate. It's a veritable mine of information, even if GAS isn't present. (Yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 don't worry about GAS. sooner or later there is always a GAS explosion Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 [quote name='BigAlonBass' timestamp='1352099138' post='1858583'] 9 Grown up kids! I'm surprised you had any time for playing Bass! [/quote] You missed the point. He expressed he's Irish, and shifted [i][b]eight[/b][/i] kids. That's why he now has to live in FL. Sorry, Cumbo, and welcome to BC. Yes, indeed you're one amongst many as to the bass pause. Welcome back, then. Enjoy the site, join the banter and spread some wisdom. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1352114999' post='1858792'] You missed the point. He expressed he's Irish, and shifted [i][b]eight[/b][/i] kids. That's why he now has to live in FL. Sorry, Cumbo, and welcome to BC. Yes, indeed you're one amongst many as to the bass pause. Welcome back, then. Enjoy the site, join the banter and spread some wisdom. best, bert [/quote] does he say he is irish? i hope not... because shifted means something else on the emerald isle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulpirie8 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Welcome to the forum, Cumbo! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1352128125' post='1859067'] does he say he is irish? i hope not... because shifted means something else on the emerald isle. [/quote] No, he doesn't. Yes, I know. It's just that he meant a "(" , which is Shift-8 on the keyboard, so in my warped way he meant "shift-8 grown up kids", which is Irish indeed, and also provides a reasonable explanation for his living in Florida. No harm meant though. Just having some fun. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlonBass Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1352141129' post='1859303'] It's just that he meant a "(" , which is Shift-8 on the keyboard, best, bert [/quote] You've got a funny keyboard. "(" is shift-9 on mine. Which is all diverting us from saying a proper Welcome! to Cumbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 [quote name='BigAlonBass' timestamp='1352142131' post='1859316'] You've got a funny keyboard. "(" is shift-9 on mine. [/quote] Wha' ? I've never noticed that difference between Norwegian and British keyboards. OK, so Cumbo shifted nine of them. All the more reason to move! OK; let me repeat my welcome to Cumbo, and repeat my excuses to him as well. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leen2112 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1352144609' post='1859381'] Wha' ? I've never noticed that difference between Norwegian and British keyboards [/quote] Welcome to Basschat Cumbo, My first guitar was a Kay strat back in the mid eighties (i still have it) It was like balsa wood! The rest of you please go to [url="http://www.keyboardchat.co.uk"]www.keyboardchat.co.uk[/url] Cheers Leen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbo Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Thanks for those who notice the unfortunate typo. Definitely just 2 kids, despite what the 9 / ( mix-up suggested. Also for the record, Mancunian born, but raised in Wales. No sinsister reasons for leaving the country except for the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='Cumbo' timestamp='1352172354' post='1859704'] Thanks for those who notice the unfortunate typo. Definitely just 2 kids, despite what the 9 / ( mix-up suggested. Also for the record, Mancunian born, but raised in Wales. No sinsister reasons for leaving the country except for the weather. [/quote] what!? that is the most sinister reason! you horrible man! haha, just extracting the Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1352251374' post='1860823'] what!? that is the most sinister reason! you horrible man![/quote] Cumbo, you've done it! You're now one of the central persons on BC, and nobody will ever forget your name. Now enjoy! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Welcome Cumbo Have a great time on bass chat and in Fl. the home of lynyrd skynyrd best wishes ......paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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