Rainchek Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Hi all, my name is Andrew, I'm 48 and took up learning the bass about 9 months ago. I had never played a musical instrument before I started (except for 5 mins with a bugel when in the Boys Brigade as a kid), but I think I'm slowly starting to get the hang of it. At the moment I have no intention of ever being any more than a very amature bedroom bassist, but never say never. Probably just as wel, l as even though I may think I have a piece sorted, as soon as the other half walks in the room, it all goes horribly wrong. I am currently using a Squier Mustang with an Ashdown Tourbus 15 (I think) amp. String wise I'm having a bit of fun experimenting with Rotosound 77s. But will probably go back to tapewounds. I had D'addario black nylons - loved the tone, but a bit to flexible for me (maybe just need to practice more). Cheers Andrew Quote
Rainchek Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 Thanks discreet. I'll soon be picking a few brains on here. Quote
BobVbass Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 hello! Nice to see some more people from Surrey - welcome on board Quote
obbm Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Welcome Andrew from just down the road in Farnham. Quote
Johnm93 Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 [quote name='Rainchek' timestamp='1427235470' post='2727843'] Hi all, my name is Andrew, I'm 48 and took up learning the bass about 9 months ago. I had never played a musical instrument before I started (except for 5 mins with a bugel when in the Boys Brigade as a kid), but I think I'm slowly starting to get the hang of it. At the moment I have no intention of ever being any more than a very amature bedroom bassist, but never say never. Probably just as wel, l as even though I may think I have a piece sorted, as soon as the other half walks in the room, it all goes horribly wrong. I am currently using a Squier Mustang with an Ashdown Tourbus 15 (I think) amp. String wise I'm having a bit of fun experimenting with Rotosound 77s. But will probably go back to tapewounds. I had D'addario black nylons - loved the tone, but a bit to flexible for me (maybe just need to practice more). Cheers Andrew [/quote] Mate, Welcome. That was me two years ago... In two bands now... Quote
molan Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Gigged in Woking at the Bed Bar not that long ago. Bit of an odd venue for a band but actually quite fun Pop over to our shop any time if you want to natter about bass stuff, always happy to help and zero pressure to spend money Quote
lowregisterhead Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Welcome Andrew, from one Woking resident to another (well, just outside). This forum is a fabulous resource, just watch out when perusing the 'Basses For Sale' section - you'll want to buy everything! Or maybe that's just me... Quote
Rainchek Posted March 26, 2015 Author Posted March 26, 2015 Molan - Thanks for the offer, I feel in a bit of weird place at the moment, in that I think I've got to get a bit better / more confident playing before I can really appreciate having lessons. If that makes sense. Lowregisterhead - not just you I'm sure. Quote
randythoades Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Welcome from another Wokingian! If you ever fancy a jam or need some help with something, give me a shout...! Quote
Rainchek Posted March 26, 2015 Author Posted March 26, 2015 Thanks randythoades, you may regret that kind offer . I'll definitely give you a shout in the near future. Quote
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