Nickthebass Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Hey folks - my name's Nick and I live in Edinburgh. I've been playing since I was in my mid teens (going to be 40 this year) and moved to Edinburgh a few years back. I'm originally from London but was in Aberdeen for a few years too. Due to the arrival of kids etc. I've struggled to find time to play over the past 3-4 years. Part of trying to get this part of my life restarted includes coming back to forums like this so I thought I'd do a quick intro. As a player I tend to aim into the Jamerson/Babbit/Jerry Jermott/Willie Weeks type space. I got really lucky when I was young as I had a couple of year learning with Paul Westwood who taught me basic harmony and how to walk through jazz standards before showing me how all that stuff culminated in James Jamerson. Since then I've done a load of different things (blues, big band and small band jazz, functions, originals, drum'n'bass / breaks, country / singer songwriter stuff). Gear wise I'm pretty much a J-bass guy - my main squeeze being a through neck 5 string which wears some old flats (it looks fancy but it's basically just a jazz bass with a narrower string spacing) running through a Genz Benz Streamliner and some Barefaced cabs. If anyone knows any good jams or teachers in or around Edinburgh then let me know. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Expect lots of wordplay with your username...😉😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigyin Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Nickthebass said: Hey folks - my name's Nick and I live in Edinburgh. I've been playing since I was in my mid teens (going to be 40 this year) and moved to Edinburgh a few years back. I'm originally from London but was in Aberdeen for a few years too. Due to the arrival of kids etc. I've struggled to find time to play over the past 3-4 years. Part of trying to get this part of my life restarted includes coming back to forums like this so I thought I'd do a quick intro. As a player I tend to aim into the Jamerson/Babbit/Jerry Jermott/Willie Weeks type space. I got really lucky when I was young as I had a couple of year learning with Paul Westwood who taught me basic harmony and how to walk through jazz standards before showing me how all that stuff culminated in James Jamerson. Since then I've done a load of different things (blues, big band and small band jazz, functions, originals, drum'n'bass / breaks, country / singer songwriter stuff). Gear wise I'm pretty much a J-bass guy - my main squeeze being a through neck 5 string which wears some old flats (it looks fancy but it's basically just a jazz bass with a narrower string spacing) running through a Genz Benz Streamliner and some Barefaced cabs. If anyone knows any good jams or teachers in or around Edinburgh then let me know. Welcome aboard Nick your a man of my own heart with your influences....throw a bit of Tommy Cogbill in the mix aswell and all's good...it's a great forum with plenty going on, enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebass Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Thanks all... @thebigyin Tommy Cogbill .... definitely could be described as "naughty donkey". Don't know masses about him other than "Preacher Man" to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Welcome Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigyin Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Nickthebass said: Thanks all... @thebigyin Tommy Cogbill .... definitely could be described as "naughty donkey". Don't know masses about him other than "Preacher Man" to be honest. Hi Nick check out some early Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett some classic 60s RnB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddBass Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Welcome on board Nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Hiya Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangotango Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 On 21/04/2019 at 10:51, Nickthebass said: Hey folks - my name's Nick and I live in Edinburgh. Gear wise I'm pretty much a J-bass guy - my main squeeze being a through neck 5 string which wears some old flats (it looks fancy but it's basically just a jazz bass with a narrower string spacing) running through a Genz Benz Streamliner and some Barefaced cabs. 5-string through a Streamliner and Barefaced cab? Nick, you're talking my language!! Welcome on board, feller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebass Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Cheers and ta for the warm welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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