draughtsman Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Hi all, I'm from Bucks, outside London. As user name implies, I'm a CAD draughtsman/Designer/Engineer working for myself. Venturing back into the land of Bass after a long sabbatical due to family, work & life LOL! Started off when I were a lad at school, fist bass was a Hondo Precision copy, followed by a Westone Thunder 1. Reluctantly sold everything when he need for a house arose, but looking to get back into it. Currently looing or a budget bass to begin with to get going, restricted budget of up to £150 (£200 max) Any recommendations, advice more than welcome, also if anyone selling something. Other interests include custom cars & V8's, currently have a project car in the garage. Cheers, Lee. Quote
discreet Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Hey Lee, welcome. You could do worse than check out Basschat's own For Sale forums. Quote
madshadows Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Welcome Lee, have fun on basschat John Quote
inthedoghouse Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Welcome to BC Beware the For Sale forum - it's addictive. Have fun! Quote
Mickeyboro Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Hi Lee. Have sent you a PM - hope you've got your head round those! Regards Mick Quote
BassTractor Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Hey Lee, and welcome! There's tons of advice on here in addition to a rich marketplace. Should be no problem getting a good second hand one for that price. Oft mentioned ones are Yamaha, Ibanez, Vintage, Squier VM series, Squier CV series as well as J&D, but there are enough others. Enjoy the forum! best, bert Quote
draughtsman Posted September 16, 2014 Author Posted September 16, 2014 Hi All, Many thanks for the welcome. Yep, have been browsing the for sale section, & also the dreaded Flea Bay. I'm after something different from a Precision or Jazz style. I have been looking at Corts, Spetors, particularly keen on Thunderbirds & a few others I need something that the neck s not to big/wide as my hands & fingers are not that big. Mick: Got your message, sent reply. Once again, thanks for the welcome. Cheers, Lee. Quote
Oopsdabassist Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 I have an Epiphone EB-3 sitting spare that I could let go, for your price range, also in Bucks meself if you wanna have a play, PM me and we can meet up Quote
Lozz196 Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Welcome aboard Lee, going by your basses I`d say another 80s bassist amongst us? Quote
draughtsman Posted September 25, 2014 Author Posted September 25, 2014 Lozz, Indeed early 80's when I first picked up a bass, about 82 when still at school ! Lol Quote
scojack Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Hello Lee and welcome, was in HW myself in the early 80's ......Heady days at the Nags Head. Edited September 25, 2014 by scojack Quote
draughtsman Posted September 30, 2014 Author Posted September 30, 2014 Just a quick note to say so many thanks to Mickeyboro on here for all his recent help & reassurance & it was such a pleasure to meet him. A real genuine & nice guy. scojack, Wow, The Nags Head, its still here, not quite the same though. One highlight was me & my mates getting into the Nags at the tender age of 17 getting in through the door then through & up the back stairs to watch The Nashville Teens & everyone joining in with "Tobacco Road" Lol!! Quote
basexperience Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Welcome dude, I'm in south bucks down Taplow way! Quote
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