SteveLedZep Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Hello all, I'm Steve. Played bass with my school and college mates in a covers band (Stones, Free etc.) over 40 years ago now. We split and went our separate ways, after which I bought a Fender acoustic 6 string just to keep me musically involved. I was 60 last January and my missus and daughter bought me an Ibanez double cut 6 string electric (gorgeous guitar) for my birthday, I'm doing ok on it, but hanker after a bass. I have an ESP LTD D5 arriving next week and I have already sourced an Ashdown MAG300 2x10 combo. I'm looking forward to getting in to bass again. Don't envisage me playing in a band again, but a work colleague plays guitar and we plan to "jam" together !! I'm sure I'll be a frequent visitor to this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Hello SteveLedZep (great name that!) I'm also based in South Wales (Cardiff) there's quite a few of us this forum who live in this neck of the woods.... And we're all friendly types, honest I too had a lengthy break from playing. Sadly, in the meantime, I didn't even pick up an acoustic guitar or anything else. However, after a near 25 year break from bass - I started playing again, and haven't looked back. In fact, I enjoy it now more than I ever did. I have way too many basses now (and a couple of guitars etc) - I could open a small shop! But I won't, cos I love having them round the house I play in several bands and acoustic duos, and even took up Double Bass a few years back Look out for our local Bass Bash events, usually hosted by Gelfin of this parish. You can bring a bass, amp or other gear along, and have a try of other BC'ers gear, and a chat & cuppa, and generally hang around with other players - it's a ll very friendly Cheers now, hope to see you at a BC event (or gig) And good luck with your bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Hi Steve Another from South Wales. Lots of helpful people on here. If you dont want to spend too much money, don't go looking in the marketplace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 [quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1481535755' post='3192939'] .....If you dont want to spend too much money, don't go looking in the marketplace [/quote] He means - like I did! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashweb Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Hi SteveLedZep - +1 to above - cool name. I spend a fair bit of time in Cardiff with work these days and always bring my bass with me. I started from scratch about a year ago and have worked my way up to bl***y awful, passing through WTF! and aaargghhh!! on the way. A very friendly bunch on here with a wealth of knowledge and tips they are only too happy to share, so if you have any queries or would like to post any vids of you playing then you're in the right place. See you in the forum somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Hey Steve, welcome from another South Wales inhabitant... Like Funkshui says above, stay away from the marketplace on here if you want to stay sane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLedZep Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 Thank you for your welcomes. I'm based between Crosshands and Llandeilo. My new D5 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow....very excited ! Don't think I'll have time to venture into the marketplace....nor funds ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLedZep Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 Gosh !!! (or words to that effect )......it's a long way from the 3rd to the 5th fret !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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