Hi from London!

[jmstone]

Hi everyone,

seems like a great place

I have been playing bass for the grand total of 3 weeks, but I think I have fallen in love! I was previously on some other kind of smaller stringed instrument in our band (indie/blues type mix) but we had no luck finding a bass player, so I decided to take the plunge.. so happy I did!

Currently playing a borrowed and trashed 1979 Ibanez Roadster.. Quite a nice bass, but I am looking to get a bass of my own! I am not completely sure what I need though - I think I will be disappointed if I get a cheap bass having been used to the Ibanez.. Looking for a nice growly tone. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

James

[mewsie]

hello! welcome to the forum!

heh, you can be sure of getting some ideas on what bass to buy here, you might find this thread on [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=8009"]buying your first bass[/url] helpful, and there is also the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=19"]sales board[/url] where you could pick yourself up a really nice 2nd hand bass for a fraction of the cost of new. ibanez basses do seem to come pretty highly recommended for good value for money!

hope that helps! enjoy the boards.

x

[BigBeefChief]

Welcome James.

[gafbass02]

Welcome to the family dude. Who knows, maybe that first bass could be presented by moi! Lol

[jmstone]

Haha! Thanks Gaf! It was great to meet with you today.. The Warwick is absolutely fantstic! As I mentioned in my other post, I'm not allowed to play it until Christmas. The anticipation is going to be a nightmare, but it will be worth it! Only a couple of more weeks of playing the Ibanez!