fred72 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hi, just got a gig playing bass, but I'm not really a bass guitarist (yet)! Been playing electric/acoustic guitar for 30 odd years, I picked up a 2nd-hand Sterling SB14 (which I really like BTW) to record some tracks into my home studio... I answered an ad. for band members (for acoustic rhythm) and ended up getting the bass slot ;-) I'm really chuffed, as I always fancied doing the bass thing some more... any advice on kit much appreciated. If you read my sig. I'm practicing through a 120w acoustic amp! Doesn't sound half bad, but it's obviously not gonna cut the mustard... We'll be a 3-piece - electric guitar, drums, bass - aiming to move from small/mid venues up to festivals maybe (who knows)... am gonna have to spend whatever it takes to get a suitable amp - thinking in the region of £600-800, is that enough? I'm fussy about tone and the aim is to place the bass quite forward in the mix. Looking at new D-class mini heads and lightweight cabs, these are coming in at 300w or 500w (or even 1000w - from Orange). I'm used to low-watt all valve guitar amps that can crank up bloody loud - so even 300w sounds seriously high... Music style? Well, rooted in 60's/70's rock/blues/folk, but definately forward thinking fusion of old and new. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Welcome to Basschat Fred John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Welcome Fred. Enjoy your time here. There are some cracking amps/cabs and great prices in the For Sale forum. I went down the lightweight route sometime back and haven't regretted it. Genz Benz head 600 watts into two Mark Bass 2 x 10" cabs. Lovely, in yer face, up front, clear sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred72 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks chaps, BTW I just looked at my thread title and username and thought - do people think I'm 72? Nope, that's me birthday, so a well rounded 42 ;-) Here's to playing new gigs when I'm in my 70's though - hope so... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hi Fred - Welcome to the forum. Age is of no consequence - Bass Players are always young at heart anyways. Enjoy your stay. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hey Fred, welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yepmop Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Welcome Fred - have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Welcome, Fred! Nope, we took it to mean you're 142 years old. How wrong can one be, eh? Enjoy! Bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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