Rexel Matador Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Hi everyone, I took up bass about 6 months ago after many years of playing guitar. Just did it on a whim to spice things up and now I'm obsessed - should have done it years ago! I've thrown myself in the deep end and joined a hard rock band. I must be doing something right because they're a very talented bunch and they took me on. But I have an awful lot to learn and hope to evolve beyond the point of "guitarist who switched to bass because the band needed a bass player". You can take my plectrum when you pry it from my cold dead hands though - I like the sound and the speed of it. Ironically, I mostly played guitar without one. I play a white Ibanez SR300E but now spend 24 hours a day coveting various more expensive instruments. My first upgrade will probably be a Fender precision, though I'm a little daunted by the great big necks they seem to have. I assume I'll get used to it - millions before me did. I have a Hartke LH1000 head and Hydrive 810 cab. Yes, it's a bit much for a beginner but it was an absolute steal and let's not forget that I have two Marshall stacks to contend with... I mean... complement. Players I dig: Matt Freeman, Geddy Lee, John Entwistle, Fat Mike, Cliff Burton, Eric Wilson. That ended up being quite long - how terrible self-indulgent of me. Thanks for having me, anyway. Looking forward to picking some brains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Greetings Rexel Matador. I'm a fellow from them there parts too, near Berwick. Enjoy the fun here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Welcome RexM and no need to apologise! Plenty of good plectrum players around. (Should I tell you about TimberTones or do you already know? ) Better for you doesn't have to be more expensive! You could pick up a decent P clone for £100 (I did) and see how you get on with it for a while before committing to a big purchase. Let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 We (mrs & myself) often holiday in Boulmer, great part of the world but a long old drive from down here! I'm a plectrum player too, though not by choice, but getting used to it and do like the clear sound it makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexel Matador Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 [quote name='josie' timestamp='1479425092' post='3176530'] Should I tell you about TimberTones or do you already know? [/quote] I do not, so you probably should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 http://www.timber-tones.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexel Matador Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 Thanks!🙂 Probably could have googled it myself, couldn't I? But it's always nicer to engage with an actual human if possible. While they look lovely, the idea of a plectrum being something I wouldn't be ok with losing doesn't really sit well with me, because I *will* lose them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Welcome. SE Northumberland for me but I'm often further up the coast swimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 [quote name='Rexel Matador' timestamp='1479576702' post='3177614'] While they look lovely, the idea of a plectrum being something I wouldn't be ok with losing doesn't really sit well with me, because I *will* lose them! [/quote] Understood. I stick to the cheaper ones, and I do lose one now and then, but it's worth it for the pleasure I get from experimenting and playing with them. I'm resisting getting into the fine details of amps and pups - but £5 each to compare the feel and sound of a stubby resin pick to a sharp wood to a heavy stone star (and they do sound different!) is vfm for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexel Matador Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 [quote name='josie' timestamp='1479600992' post='3177823'] Understood. I stick to the cheaper ones, and I do lose one now and then, but it's worth it for the pleasure I get from experimenting and playing with them. I'm resisting getting into the fine details of amps and pups - but £5 each to compare the feel and sound of a stubby resin pick to a sharp wood to a heavy stone star (and they do sound different!) is vfm for me. [/quote] You certainly make a good case! It's food for thought, to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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