stevefletch59 Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) I've been browsing this site for a while now, lots of good info and advice, so I thought it was about time to sign up. My name is Steve, I'll be 50 this year and I live in a village called Wentworth in South Yorkshire. I've been playing Bass about five years now, played six string acoustic before that, still do a bit. I'm in two bands at the moment, a classic rock covers band and an originals band ( the music is a kind of cross between Johnny Cash, Queen and Metallica with a bit of Black Sabbath thrown in ). As for gear my main bass is an American P that I've customised with Bassline Quarter pounders, I've put the jazz one in the bridge position and added a Bad Ass III bridge. I also have a Fender Geddy Lee Jazz and an EBMM Stingray. I use a Mark Bass LMK with a Sansamp Driver and a BBE Sonic Maximiser through an Ampeg cab ( Soon to be Bergantino I hope ). My other interests are Rugby Union and trying to beat my step daughter at Mario Kart, which I never do. Looking forward to chatting and sharing views and info with you all, It's nice to be on board. Cheers Steve Edited February 7, 2009 by stevefletch59 Quote
skankdelvar Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) Welcome Steve - hope you enjoy the forum. Sounds like you're a busy man with a chunky rig. Love the idea of a Cash / Queen / Metallica / Sabs outfit. I ask myself - "What manner of man is it, that has the b*lls to carry that off?" - and the answer comes back - a Rugby man! Good luck with your two bands and [i]better[/i] luck with the Mario Kart Edited February 8, 2009 by skankdelvar Quote
woodenshirt Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Welcome Steve, From another mature bass player! I like the choice of music matey. I tell you what, I've been toying with the idea of putting a 'P' Quarterpounder in one of my basses... I've got the pickup but never got 'round to installing it. What difference has the change made? ..... and what's all this then, a Union fan in a hot bed of League? Cheers, Mart Quote
stevefletch59 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Posted February 8, 2009 Thanks for the welcome guys. The p bass was one with the S1 switch, which I wasn't too keen on and never used. The quarter pounder has really bumped up the output and given the tone a richness, almost active like. If you're ever nearby you're welcome to come and give it a go. Re the rugby, your right it is a big League area but I live just outside Rotherham ( who I used to play for ) and there is a good Union following here. Most rugby players I know are crap at Mario Kart ! Cheers Steve Quote
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