Funky Dunky Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) Hi peoples, I'm Duncan, a 36 year old reptilian from the planet Scotland. After 20 years as a guitarist, I made the switch I've been itching to pitch for 18 years, and decided to ditch...wait....this is ridiculous....let me start again... About 2 years into my adventure in guitar, I realised I was drawn more to what the low end did in music, particularly rhythmically and particularly in funk, soul, disco music etc. I resolved that I would one day get around to learning bass, and last year the opportunity presented itself when a colleague happened to mention that she "had a bass gathering dust in her attic". Reading that back, it sounds like a euphemism to me. Anyhoo, I took the instrument off her hands (an aging pink Jim Deacon P-style) and got to work. I resolved to learn fingerstyle and made encouraging progress in a very short space of time. I purchased a Fender Bronco amp and began to make a regular nuisance of myself, devouring as many basslines as I could. I'm not "good" but I'm happy with my progress to date. I love funk, soul, disco, metal, blues and rock music. My favourite bassists are too great in number to name, but I'm in love with the instrument and so of the opinion that there's something to learn from everyone. I'm particularly inspired by Victor Wooten, Mark King, Larry Graham, Bootsy Collins, Bernard Edwards, James Jamerson, Francis Rocco Prestia and at the risk of cliche, Flea is of course a huge influence too. However, I love Billy Sheehan (the soloing actually does surprisingly little for me, but I think the basslines and tone are incredible) John Myung, Jeff Berlin, Chris Wolstenholme, Justin Chancellor, Matt Freeman, Robert Deleo and some lesser-touted guys like Neil Jason and Ben Folds Five's Robert Sledge. I assure you this is not indicative of typical post length, but I thought I'd squeeze as much as I can into it seeing as it's an introduction. I look forward to getting to know you all, and exchanging tips and info on the low end. Cheers, Duncan Edited July 28, 2013 by Funky Dunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Well, Duncan, let's just hope that by "[b]B[/b]-Town", you mean Edingow or Glasburgh, and not that you're living in that.. that ... Buckhaven in Fife ... or even that you originally [b]are[/b] from Fife!!! Welcome, lad, and congrats on your great introductory post. Write as longlyish as you like. The longer, the easier for us to look away, so there's really no catch. Enjoy! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonEdward Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Hey Duncan! Welcome to BC - keep it funky! and stay out of treble!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Just another hello here! Welcome buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 four posts already and nobody has said 'och aye the noob' yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Hahahaha!!! Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Bert - the B-Town is Beith in North Ayrshire. I'm originally from Motherwell, but gotnon the wrong bus one day and had no money to get home, so I built crude accommodation from tree bark and the skin of junkies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) Edited July 29, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1375045297' post='2156184'] the B-Town is Beith in North Ayrshire. I'm originally from Motherwell, but gotnon the wrong bus one day and had no money to get home, so I built crude accommodation from tree bark and the skin of junkies. [/quote] You're younger than me! In my days, we used hippie skin. BTW, Beith = good - it's in Ayrshire, innit. I love some peeps in Coylton. b, b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yepmop Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Welcome and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leen2112 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1375006690' post='2155589'] or even that you originally [b]are[/b] from Fife!!! [/quote] Carefull now! Welcome Duncan, from a Fifer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Leen, love ya like a bro, but "careful" I can't be. Must have lived when I die. b, b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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