The Bass Doc Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 [quote name='Huge Hands' post='474526' date='Apr 28 2009, 07:46 PM']I did go to school with the son of a guitarist named Mickey Bennison[/quote] How strange you should mention him! Just recently he got in touch with me to carry out some work on two 6 string thingies and THEN came back saying he'd taken to noodling a bit on bass and could I perform a de-fret on a Tokai bass he had acquired. I have now completed the job and will be seeing him shortly to collect. Quote
JPJ Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 [quote name='Huge Hands' post='474492' date='Apr 28 2009, 07:06 PM']I've already bookmarked "Wor Geordie's Lost His Liggie" on YouTube in anticipation....[/quote] Ye nah it wasnt doon the netty, it waz in he's flamin pocket Quote
beardybass Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 I would absolutely, unreservedly recommend Neil Harland! He was my teacher at Newcastle College a couple of years ago, Also Ian Paterson, he's a mate of mine and an absolutely crackin' guy! Also, Neil is indeed the salt of the earth! Quote
Twigman Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 Alan Shearer He's about to give a master class in how to go down. Quote
wateroftyne Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 [quote name='Twigman' post='475271' date='Apr 29 2009, 05:07 PM']Alan Shearer He's about to give a master class in how to go down.[/quote] Does his wife know? Maybe you should clear it with her first. Quote
The Bass Doc Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 [quote name='beardybass' post='475259' date='Apr 29 2009, 04:57 PM']I would absolutely, unreservedly recommend Neil Harland! He was my teacher at Newcastle College a couple of years ago, Also Ian Paterson, he's a mate of mine and an absolutely crackin' guy! Also, Neil is indeed the salt of the earth![/quote] I know both Neil and Ian - both splendid chaps and if you get to see Ian you will also see a rather splendid (if I may say so myself) 6-string bass I built for him in American walnut. Quote
Killstarz Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 Does anybody have a phone number or contact email address for Neil Harland Please? ive had a quick scout about on the web but couldnt find anything... Quote
The Bass Doc Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='Killstarz' post='491101' date='May 18 2009, 08:50 AM']Does anybody have a phone number or contact email address for Neil Harland Please? ive had a quick scout about on the web but couldnt find anything...[/quote] You have a PM with Neil's number. Cheers. Quote
Killstarz Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='491127' date='May 18 2009, 09:33 AM']You have a PM with Neil's number. Cheers.[/quote] cheers bud, You're a star Quote
rslaing Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='Twigman' post='475271' date='Apr 29 2009, 05:07 PM']Alan Shearer He's about to give a master class in how to go down.[/quote] You don't support Watford then? There are plenty of people around there that might be able to help. Or are you a "top 4" supporter (glory hunter)? Quote
Killstarz Posted May 19, 2009 Posted May 19, 2009 Well, i spoke to Neil Harland yesterday. Seems like a canny bloke. got my first lesson with him next thursday. Rock on Quote
truegeminis Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='347649' date='Dec 7 2008, 01:51 AM']I'm sure I'll upset a whole bunch of bass tutors by just mentioning ONE more but Kenny Potter is worth checking out![/quote] Kenny Potter was my bass teacher when I first started playing bass. Nice bloke, good teacher. Does he have website anywhere, wouldn't mind seeing what he's up to now? Quote
The Bass Doc Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 [quote name='truegeminis' post='493162' date='May 20 2009, 12:12 PM']Kenny Potter was my bass teacher when I first started playing bass. Nice bloke, good teacher. Does he have website anywhere, wouldn't mind seeing what he's up to now?[/quote] Not sure about a website but if you need a telephone number for Kenny let me know via PM. Quote
truegeminis Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='493175' date='May 20 2009, 12:25 PM']Not sure about a website but if you need a telephone number for Kenny let me know via PM.[/quote] Thanks. But I doubt he'd remember me after a 10 year gap. Quote
lee650 Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) He was my first teacher too!! nice fella got me on the reading path which is currently standing me in good stead with the local theatre circuit, he introduced me to his wife with his affecionate nickname for me which was "f***PIG!!!" it would be nice to chat with him again and say thank you. I was later taught by Keith Peberdy who just a fracking dude!!! did wonders for me, Neil harland is a fantastic player and a canny fellow, visit with confidence- all the best - lee Edited May 23, 2009 by lee650 Quote
warwickhunt Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 [quote name='truegeminis' post='495493' date='May 22 2009, 07:19 PM']Thanks. But I doubt he'd remember me after a 10 year gap.[/quote] Don't kid yourself. The tw*t always says hello to me when I bump into him in NEXT (usually following our respective SWMBOs), which is about Oooh... every 5-10 years! Quote
adamS Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='491127' date='May 18 2009, 09:33 AM']You have a PM with Neil's number. Cheers.[/quote] Could you PM me Neil's number as well? I'm in need of some lessons! Thanks Quote
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