revd.tony Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) Hello, God Bless. I am a Christian Minister, currently on the Christian Missions where I evangelise the Gospel, here in ireland. I used to play, but traded it for a lif with God and to Christian service. Currently, in ill health, I am seeking to do some things I used to do, before I get 'promoted' as they say. So I am hoping to have a little pleasure, playing a little bass again. I am an admirer of such players as Doug Pinnick, Kip Winger, Michael Anthony, Bob Daisley and David Ellefson. I have absoloutely, no gear, none at all, that's why I am joining here I guess. I am seeking to assemble a micro rig, something small and cheap, just to enjoy while I can. Something small so it can be shipped to Ireland cheaply. also, a cheap bass, but no nasties please, again, something that has a hard case and can be shipped to Ireland. Thinking of a preamp and a power amp etc. etc. - something for headphones, as I acn't afford cab shipping sadly. We Missionaries have a 'poverty' issue going, so cheap is the key, but please, no desperate offloads, this is my last wee bit of joy, so I would like basic but not basement. I will consider anything, thanks. I hope this finds you all very well, and remember, every day is a gift. Thanks, Revd. Tony. Edited May 25, 2020 by revd.tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Welcome Revd, 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) Welcome Tony. You might find that you don't actually need a head and cab or a combo amp if you are only practising with headphones. There are many devices available for headphone practise. I use a Zoom B3 effects pedal which has a range of well known simulated effects and amp/speaker combos, a drum module with instant selection of a good variety of decent sounding rhythms a looper and a tuner with Mute function. While it is intended for use inline with an amp for performance it has features that are very useful whether you are at home or gigging. My amp is in an unheated room at the back of the house so during Winter I like to practise in the sitting room with the B3 and 'phones. It has been superseded by the B3n so the B3 is quite affordable on the second hand market (see Effects for Sale). That's just one option but all effects pedals of this sort are easier to ship than even a modest combo. Good hunting Edited May 25, 2020 by SpondonBassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revd.tony Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Dear SpondonBassed, thank you, you are very kind. I was indeed thinking of a Zoom B3, it would be ideal to have. I was satching a demonstration today, they seem excellent. I will search for one. Thank you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revd.tony Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Thank you Reggaebass, you are very kind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Welcome to the forum Tony. Whereabouts in Ireland are you? I'm in Belfast and I think used gear is cheaper here than in ROI. I don't have any gear I want to sell but I'm going to suggest buying locally on gumtree or facebook. Adverts.ie is another sales site. Some useful facebook groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bassplayersni https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bassistirelandclassifieds https://www.facebook.com/groups/737668392933774 I'm sure there are many more. I hope you get sorted quickly. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revd.tony Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Thank you Frank, I appreciate that, am scouring Adverts.ie and Gumtree these last days, will get something yet, God willing. Don't even have a bass yet, hope I get something good soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hiya RT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Good evening, Tony, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revd.tony Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Thank you, God Bless you, everyone here is so nice - it has been a real help to me today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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