Bedroom bassist hailing from Manchester

[Yogi]

Hello Everyone,

I'm Jacob, I have been a lurker for quite a while so thought it was time to join the conversation. 

I used to play a lot when I was younger, but kind of fell off after I finished at university and started 'real life'. Anyway, I recently picked the bass up again and have really gotten back into the swing of things and am enjoying it, even thinking of trying out for some bands once I get a bit more confident. 

My gear is pretty random, I play a 5 string LTD F-205 with a pair of EMGs which makes me look like I am going to head out church burning, picked it up from a mate who was pretty much giving it away because he had overspent. I play it through a small Ashdown After 8 combo which is perfect for my needs. I am planning on getting another bass at some point but don't know what, mainly because I don't want a 5 string because I never use the B and the LTD is very uncomfortable to play sat down but am also unsure as to what sound I want haha!

Looking forward to chatting with you and contributing where I can!

[Frank Blank]

Welcome. I’m relatively new on here and I must say it’s been a gas. Really helpful, really informative and most importantly as reasonable as I’ve known a forum to be. Enjoy.

[Yogi]

Thanks for the warm welcome! 

[ped]

Hi yogi thanks for joining in. 

[Luckystrike]

Welcome, and enjoy the hunt for a new toy! One of the things that made me sign up was the consistently balanced opinions on gear within the threads, so hopefully you'll get plenty of help and advice in finding something suitable.

[Dad3353]

Good evening, Jacob, and ...

Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

[SpondonBassed]

Welcome Jacob.

[Deedee]

Welcome to you and enjoy the ride 😁

[josie]

Welcome! I'm also in Mcr and would be happy to meet up in the bass corner of Johnny Roadhouse sometime for some shared gear appreciation if you fancy it :-)

[Yogi]

Hey guys, thanks again for the warm welcome!

@josie I might have to take you up on that sometime soon, so I'll be in touch! 

[MWH]

Now then !,   and How-do ?     just over the hill from you, (don't mention the sheep thread)

I did, but I think I  go away with it ....

[ricksterphil]

Welcome, this is a fantastic forum. Keep away from the Basses for Sale section unless you want to end up thinking about selling a kidney to fund something you're GASSING over!