plumbass Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hi, I'm Bob Plumridge (plumbass). Never played a guitar before but always wanted to have a go at the bass, yesterday got a SQUIER VINTAGE MODIFIED JAZZ BASS 77 off of ebay for £150, its in mint condition, still had the celophane covering on it, the guy had only bought it 8 days earlier for £246, the receipt was still in the box, was a bit worried it was nicked but i collected it in person and the address i collected it from matched the address on the receipt. Also picked up a Redwood 25B Bass Amp cheap, it works, no instructions and can't find any online, anyone got some? So now having a go using a book called Progressive Beginner Bass. It's making a noise whether its the right noise is another matter!The dog already hates it. cheers Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 i was down there and in a band in newbury area once - early 90s - cant even remember band name now !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wriggers Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hi Bob and welcome Come in, the water's lovely. This is a great community with very helpful members and very few grumpy ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Welcome, It's a great addiction. Don't get too good or I'll have to kill you PM me any time. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 That's a bargain you got there Bob. The Squier VM series is well-regarded on here. [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 [quote name='wriggers' timestamp='1378028454' post='2194750'] This is a great community with very helpful members and a few grumpy ones. [/quote] Fixed it for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hey Bob, Welcome to the Helpful And Grumpy Community! 150 quid, eh? Yup, it was nicked. Nicked by you. Twas a steal. Congrats! As to the amp, if it is like the B-15 in control panel design, there's hardly any need for a manual. For starters, and this can change depending on exactly how the amp was designed and built: - Keep the Master volume down when plugging in or unplugging. - Use Low and High after taste, and shape the essence of the tone character with Low Mid and High Mid. Some people will disagree, but they're just being grumpy. - Lows is what takes current and cone excursion. If you hear any bad sounds, turn the Low down. Hope this was grumpy enough. Enjoy the forum! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borisbrain Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Welcome aboard Bob! BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbass Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Guys, many thanks for the warm welcome. Spent a few hours today doing the first 6 excerises in the book, it's harder than it looks and my fingers are sore, but enjoyed it. cheers Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Welcome in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonEdward Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 [quote name='plumbass' timestamp='1378020925' post='2194660'] Hi, I'm Bob Plumridge (plumbass). ... So now having a go using a book called Progressive Beginner Bass. It's making a noise whether its the right noise is another matter!The dog already hates it. cheers Bob [/quote] Hello Bob.. and welcome to BC near neighbor! there is quite a bit of (gear) porn on here - you'll be 'gassing' before you know it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonEdward Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) [quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1378032389' post='2194834'] Welcome, It's a great addiction. Don't get too good or I'll have to kill you PM me any time. good luck [/quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Hello.. and welcome to BC near neighbor! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] there is quite a bit of (gear) porn on here - - - - - - - - - - - - -[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Oh! you knew that bit already.............. I'll get me coat. [/font][/color] Edited September 3, 2013 by SimonEdward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Welcome, it's a big old community with some of us living as far away as Thatcham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonEdward Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 [quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1378246158' post='2197791'] Welcome, it's a big old community with some of us living as far away as Thatcham [/quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Hello.. and welcome to BC near neighbor! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] there is quite a bit of (gear) porn on here - - - - - - - - - - - - -[/font][/color] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]Is there an echo in here.. Is there an echo in here.. [/color][/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Is there an echo.. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]an echo etc etc[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbass Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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