Twanger Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 I've just joined, and thought I'd introduce myself. I started playing guitar back in the 70s, and switched to bass in the 90s, in Turkey. Blues, standard covers, playing out once a week with a 100 watt amp and beer on the Ankara bar scene. Lots of fun had. Moved back to London 10 years ago, and pretty well gave up playing - I left almost all my stuff in Turkey. So I'm getting back into bass playing. Current arsenal comprises a home made five string (it was an experiment - 19mm string spacing and 35" scale. Made out of Stewmac alder body and ebony fingerboard blanks, and locally sourced wood for the neck - maple and purple heart), a Sansamp BDDI and a Sadowsky belt clip preamp. The five is a bit of a pig to play, but sounds magic, with two Sadowsky passive J pups. As from tomorrow, I'll be the proud owner of a Blackstar Fly 3 bass amp. I'll get a real amp when I find out what and with whom I'll be playing. At the moment I just need to play at home without annoying my wife. Top of my wish list is a good P bass. But that's quite a way in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Welcome Twanger. If you've not found them here already you'll enjoy the Build Diaries . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twanger Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 Those are.....impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Good evening, Twanger, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twanger Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Looking forward to it, Dad. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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