Something Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Hi folks, I've just discovered this forum. Seems to be a good place to be So I introduce myself. My nickname is Something and I'm 33 and I play bass since 1994. Felt in love with this beautiful instrument when I was a kid and heard "Getaway" by EWF on the radio. I said to myself that it sounded so sweet. I asked for what kind of band it was and my dad told me "Hey it's one of the greatest band of all times and the guy on the bass is Verdine White"... Sounds like a fairy tale isn't it ? Never forgotten this name and that moment...And many years after I bought my first bass (a cheap vantage precision like). Since this day I played many kind of basses (Fender Deluxe V, Tune Bass, Stingray V, Roscoe beck V, Warwick...). These days I'm currently playing a Lakland 55-02 and I guess I could say that it's the most beautiful and comfortable bass I've owned...Even if I'm looking to trade it for a DJ5... Otherwise I play bass in a cover band. we do Pop/rock covers of the Beatles, Ben Harper, Lenny Kravitz and several soul standards of Stax and Motown. I'm not addicted to a particular bassist cause I prefer listening to the music in a general way rather than listenning to the bass. However, I love Paul mc Cartney, Will Lee, Larry graham, Tal Wilkenfeld, Graham Maby, Verdine White and several french bass players that you've never heard talking 'bout before... I do apologize by advance for my bad english but school and english lessons are very far from now...Maybe I'll have to use Google translation if you ever answer to my post. See you. Something. Quote
Hamster Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Hello and welcome! Don't worry, your english, choice of instrument and musical tastes are all excellent! Hamster Quote
Something Posted August 20, 2007 Author Posted August 20, 2007 Thank you Hamster ! For the choice of my instrument I'm torturing myself cause I don't know if a trade between my 55-02 and a DJ5 would be worth... Thanks by the way... I forgotten to say that I'm very fond of Level 42. Excellent english band (my prefered one with the Beatles...Nothing to compare ! ). Quote
Dread Bass Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Welcome something isnt Etienne MBAPPE French i really like him he is the guy who wares gloves to play. Quote
Something Posted August 20, 2007 Author Posted August 20, 2007 Thank you metaltime ! Yes it's him ! Etienne is from Cameroon more exactly... I saw him play several times and he took my breath each time ! Very impressionning bass player and a pleasure to discuss... Quote
Telebass Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Welcome, Something, good to have you aboard! Quote
Kiwi Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 welcome aboard M. Something. Jeez, I hope we're not going to get confused with your nick during any complicated posts...lol Quote
Something Posted August 22, 2007 Author Posted August 22, 2007 Thank you for the welcome Crazykiwi ! Don't worry I'm sure, ther won' be no problems... Quote
Lulu Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 Hello, mon Pote ! What the ... are you doing here ? Quote
Something Posted August 22, 2007 Author Posted August 22, 2007 The same as yours mate... (I'm here incognito, lookinf for advices between a 55-02 and a DJ5...But shhhh :ph34r: ) Quote
haborym Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 Hé hé, welcome on board guy looool The DJ5 you're loojing for is quiet pretty ^_^ Quote
Kiwi Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 [quote name='Something' post='48741' date='Aug 22 2007, 09:56 AM']The same as yours mate... (I'm here incognito, lookinf for advices between a 55-02 and a DJ5...But shhhh :ph34r: )[/quote] Plenty of Laky owners on this forum. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4553"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4553[/url] Some of them were at the meet we had on Saturday just outside London. Quote
Something Posted August 25, 2007 Author Posted August 25, 2007 (edited) Exactly Habo' ! Lakies are so great basses ! Hey Crazykiwi what a picture ! Sure you did a great party with all that basses ! So much DJ's on it...And nobody to do a trade with my 55-02 So sad... Edited August 25, 2007 by Something Quote
Lulu Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='48897' date='Aug 22 2007, 01:55 PM']Plenty of Laky owners on this forum. [/quote] That is definitely right [url="http://lulubassman.free.fr/P1020593%20(Medium).JPG"][/url] Quote
ped Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 Great hat! Bass players should always wear hats where possible. Quote
NickThomas Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 [quote name='ped' post='50675' date='Aug 25 2007, 07:47 PM']Great hat! Bass players should always wear hats where possible.[/quote] I disagree .. makes the brain overheat :-) Quote
Lulu Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 [quote name='NickThomas' post='50715' date='Aug 25 2007, 11:51 PM']I disagree .. makes the brain overheat :-)[/quote] Brain ? What brain ? Quote
Nuf Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Hey there, my friend :wink: I Hope you'll find the DJ5 you're looking for, mate ! Cheers !! Quote
Something Posted August 29, 2007 Author Posted August 29, 2007 Oh Paul...You're so kind ! :wub: ^_^ Quote
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