lastnotleast Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) Having dallied a bit with a bass forum here in the States, I found it lacking in proper manners and appreciation for The Queen's English. Here's hoping for a better class of musicians (is that an oxymoron?). I have played keys, guitar, drums, trumpet in bands over the years but, recently, acquired a bass rig mostly out of the frustration from not being able to find a competent bass player. I played double bass in the high school orchestra and jazz band so have some experience with proper technique. Over the years I would borrow my bass players' bass to learn such things as the bass lines on Donald Fagen's solo album [i]NightFly[/i]. My kit is a Yamaha BBN5, an Ibanez ErgoDyne EB300, an Acoustic B200H with (2) B115 cabs. The only effect I use is a BBE DI-100 (Sonic Maximizer). I play in a pretty good modern country band (rock 'n' roll with a pedal steel guitar) which recently did a weekend in Nashville. This genre is somewhat new to me but have played drums then, later, guitar & keys in country rock bands in the late '70's & early 80's. My last band was jazz/R&B (mostly guitar) but hung it up in '95 to raise (5) children and persue a business opportunity. If you detect a slight Brummie accent it's because I have a very dear friend who lives in Birmingham. I am descended from Scots-Irish but don't hold that against me. Cheers Edited December 18, 2012 by lastnotleast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) We were already getting enthusiastic here, but you just had to ruin it with that last sentence, didn't you? Welcome to BC, Lastnotleast. You'll thrive alright, and are not the only one to come to BC after getting discontent with some Mercan bass fora. Good atmosphere here, mostly. Like your weapons of choice. How's the Acoustic rig? Wouldn't you prefer an 815 with that? Anyway, enjoy! best, bert Edited December 18, 2012 by BassTractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leen2112 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1355839966' post='1903430'] you just had to ruin it with that last sentence, didn't you? [/quote] What are you getting at Bert! Anyway Mr least, welcome from one Scot to another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1355841377' post='1903472'] What are you getting at Bert! [/quote] You know my intense hate for the scots. That's why I've been there up to six times a year, right? (Sad fact: not been on Islay yet ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Welcome. Lastnotleast! On reading the title of this thread I feared someone was going to have a rant at some girl who dumped them or sumfink... Glad to find another member joining from the States instead. As Bert says, this is a very friendly forum and our collective knowledge will get you out of practically any trouble, and not just of the bass-related kind! So get stuck in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastnotleast Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thank you all, we're off to a great start. Correct my history if I am mistaken but the Scots-Irish is not quite the same as Scottish. My Scottish ancestors were sent to Ireland in an attempt to quel rebellion but wound up getting booted from Ireland so they moved here and settled in the Appalachians (read: Hillbillies). They brought with them the finest distellery craft and a penchant for pugilism. The English, German and Dutch neighbors would call on them when there was trouble but sent them packing as soon as it was over. Fear not, there is a fair amount of English and Irish in my genes as well. Teo of my children had red hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 obviously a man of discerning taste choosing the yamaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastnotleast Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 The Yamaha was $100.00 on craigslist and I love it! I just today restrung it with D'Addario EXL160-5 and tweaked the intonation. Ready for anything now. BassTractor, the Acoustic rig does me well and only cost $300.00. I keep one cab at our practice house and one at home having to only tote the head but use both cabs on the gig (4 ohms). I know 10's are all the rage these days and, someday, I may add a 2x10 or 4x10 cabinet but, for now, I like the fullness of the sound with 15's. The horns are off as I do not slap my bass only pizzacato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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