Peter204 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Hi everyone, I started playing bass when I was in my teens. I got a holiday job for the Easter school holiday and blew every penny I'd earned (£15!!) on a Framus Star Bass. I gave up after a short while - probably didn't help the joint between the neck and body was shot which made the Framus almost unplayable anywhere above the fourth fret! I then took it up again in my 30s, having mended the neck joint!! I play in a barn dance and ceilidh band called the Reel Hot Ceilidh Peppers. I've been using an Ibanez Soundgear bass for many years, but have just got a Fender Precision Lyte. I use a Hartke HA3500 amp with two Hartke Hydrive112 cabinets. I've also got a Vox White Shadow fretless with EMG pickups and a Hofner HAB-01E acoustic bass. I still have the Framus Star Bass which is currently having a re-fret and a few other repairs. Cheers, Peter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Welcome Peter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Hiya Peter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Hello, Peter, and welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) Welcome aboard! As you're in Lichfield, then if you are free on 9th May do try to get to the Midlands Bass Bash: Doveridge Village Hall, Sand Lane, Doveridge, Ashbourne DE6 5JQ And bring your Framus 🙂 Edited February 11, 2020 by Richard R Added address to spare the OP wading through to find it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter204 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 5 hours ago, SpondonBassed said: Welcome Peter. Thanks, SpondonBassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter204 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 5 hours ago, Teebs said: Hiya Peter Thanks, Teebs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter204 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 4 hours ago, skankdelvar said: Hello, Peter, and welcome Thanks, Skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I like the sound of your band! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter204 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Richard R said: Welcome aboard! As you're in Lichfield, then if you are free on 9th May do try to get to the Midlands Bass Bash: Doveridge Village Hall, Sand Lane, Doveridge, Ashbourne DE6 5JQ And bring your Framus 🙂 Thanks, Richard. I've put 9th May in my diary. I'll definitely bring the Framus if it's finished by then. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Hi Peter welcome to the clan. I have heard good reports about your band from friends. Just live a few miles down the road from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Bitch-blues Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Hi fella, love the band name ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Just up the road from me. Strangely enough, my first bass was a short scale Framus just like the one below., I obtained it from a 'pawn shop' called The Trade-In Post in Shifnal. Sadly, I no longer have mine. Can't remember what I did with it but it would have been nice to have kept it just for sentimental value. Hopefully see you at a future 'Midlands Bass Bash' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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