Jackroadkill Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Hello all, Not only am I new to Basschat, I'm new to the bass in general. I've been a (cruddy) guitar mangler for years, mostly playing old-school stoner rock and metal, but have recently grown up and bought a bass to play in a covers band. The learning curve is steep but I'm having a lot of fun (even if my right index finger thinks it's being cheese-gratered). I've joined Basschat mainly so that I'll have like-minded folk to cry to when I can't play something. I don't know if it's the done thing to go on about my gear in this area of the forum, so I'll keep it brief: Fender Player Precision, old Korean Squier Jazz, Eden 500w head and 2x15 cab. Thanks for having me! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) It is very much the done thing to go on about gear, especially if there are pictures involved, we even have an emoji dedicated to it: Basschat is littered with gearaholics who love to live vicariously through other’s equipment, not that applies to me of course, I don’t have a problem with gear, I really don’t . Edited January 3, 2023 by ezbass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Hi and welcome to the forum. Great intro. I can assure you your calluses will be built up soon so you can relax. I'm sure you'll find plenty here to wet your bass appetite. You can come and cry, we'll laugh about it with you and try to help. Good choice to move on from the guitar 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Welcome @Jackroadkill, you are in the right place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Definitely in the right place BC is amazing … welcome! S’manth x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Welcome on board cappy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Nice opening. 👍 Regarding the sore fingers, one old-school trick you probably already know is to spread drops of superglue on the fingertips, being careful not to stick them together or onto the bass etc. Then I discovered you can play the bass with gloves on! Either proper 'musician's gloves', or silk ones... which have the added bonus of making one feel extremely sexy... so I'm told. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Jackroadkill said: even if my right index finger thinks it's being cheese-gratered Are you plucking in James Jamerson fashion using just your index finger? Alternating using your index and middle fingers to pluck would spread the damage S'manth x 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Welcome to bass and welcome to the world of cover bands. The glory is that you get to play lots of gigs and lots of songs but that is hard on your fingers as is getting a set list of 30 or so songs. You are allowed to use a pick for bass It actually works better for some songs so being able to do both is a useful skill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Welcome Jack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Welcome jack 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franticsmurf Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) Welcome Jack. A fellow converted guitarist here, who saw the light/grew up/realised everyone was better on guitar than me. 😃 Edited January 4, 2023 by Franticsmurf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 10 hours ago, Ricky 4000 said: Nice opening. 👍 Regarding the sore fingers, one old-school trick you probably already know is to spread drops of superglue on the fingertips, being careful not to stick them together or onto the bass etc. Then I discovered you can play the bass with gloves on! Either proper 'musician's gloves', or silk ones... which have the added bonus of making one feel extremely sexy... so I'm told. As if playing a bass didn't make one extra sexy already, you mean?! 10 hours ago, Smanth said: Are you plucking in James Jamerson fashion using just your index finger? Alternating using your index and middle fingers to pluck would spread the damage I'm slowly getting to grips with using the index and middle - it will come (or so I'm assured!). 4 hours ago, Phil Starr said: Welcome to bass and welcome to the world of cover bands. The glory is that you get to play lots of gigs and lots of songs but that is hard on your fingers as is getting a set list of 30 or so songs. You are allowed to use a pick for bass It actually works better for some songs so being able to do both is a useful skill. I'm trying to avoid a pick for the most part, but I'm open to it if it proves absolutely necessary. The thirty song thing is hard work but really enjoyable - we have a list of about a hundred that we're slowly working through and will probably feel ready to gig at around that magic thirty. 1 hour ago, Franticsmurf said: Welcome Jack. A fellow converted guitarist here, who saw the light/grew up/realised everyone was better on guitar than me. 😃 I'm the world's worst guitarist, so nobody loses out if I move to four strings. I actually already feel more capable as a bass player than a guitarist (as well as much sexier....). Thanks for all of the welcoming comments, everyone. They are very much appreciated and I consider myself properly enabled! 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, Jackroadkill said: Hello all, Not only am I new to Basschat, I'm new to the bass in general. I've been a (cruddy) guitar mangler for years, mostly playing old-school stoner rock and metal, but have recently grown up and bought a bass to play in a covers band. The learning curve is steep but I'm having a lot of fun (even if my right index finger thinks it's being cheese-gratered). I've joined Basschat mainly so that I'll have like-minded folk to cry to when I can't play something. I don't know if it's the done thing to go on about my gear in this area of the forum, so I'll keep it brief: Fender Player Precision, old Korean Squier Jazz, Eden 500w head and 2x15 cab. Thanks for having me! Welcome to the forum. Hint turn that Eden 500w up and tickle the strings you won't need to pound them to be heard. Surgical spirit on the fingertips will help harden them off as will the woodworking mods you are going to get involved with. I gather you don't use flat wound strings. Great to have you here, have fun and buy a packet of salt, you will need a pinch every now and then for some of the comments made on here 😀 Edited January 4, 2023 by Ralf1e 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Jackroadkill said: I actually already feel more capable as a bass player than a guitarist (as well as much sexier....). When I moved from 6 to 5 strings I also noted a higher plane of ability (In my head at least!) ... I just click more with the bass! Sexy ... don't forget a sexy bass players hat 🤣 S'manth x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Cee Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Welcome Jack! I hope you continue to enjoy digging in to BC and playing the bass in general. 😁👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 9 hours ago, Ralf1e said: have fun and buy a packet of salt, you will need a pinch every now and then for some of the comments made on here 😀 Plenty of salt on standby, as recommended! 8 hours ago, Smanth said: don't forget a sexy bass players hat 🤣 Hmm, there must have been some sort of clerical error - I wasn't issued with one when I signed up. 6 hours ago, T Cee said: Welcome Jack! I hope you continue to enjoy digging in to BC and playing the bass in general. 😁👍 Thanks - I'm really enjoying both. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 21 hours ago, Ricky 4000 said: Nice opening. 👍 Regarding the sore fingers, one old-school trick you probably already know is to spread drops of superglue on the fingertips, being careful not to stick them together or onto the bass etc. Then I discovered you can play the bass with gloves on! Either proper 'musician's gloves', or silk ones... which have the added bonus of making one feel extremely sexy... so I'm told. Nurse! Ricky's at it again. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Boat Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 20 hours ago, Smanth said: When I moved from 6 to 5 strings I also noted a higher plane of ability (In my head at least!) ... I just click more with the bass! Sexy ... don't forget a sexy bass players hat 🤣 S'manth x Oh my, I forgot all about the need for a hat! Somehow I don't think hard hats count.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 20 minutes ago, Jon the Turk said: Oh my, I forgot all about the need for a hat! Somehow I don't think hard hats count.... Unless in a Villiage People cover band? S’manth x 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 A 500 watt Eden head and a 215. You’re good to go. That could seriously rattle the woodwork. Welcome , and enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 18 hours ago, msb said: That could seriously rattle the woodwork. Yes, it's not a bad start. I mean, it's not an SVT but I'm only a beginner! Thanks very much for the welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 18 hours ago, msb said: A 500 watt Eden head and a 215. You’re good to go. That could seriously rattle the woodwork. Welcome , and enjoy. Yeppers; that'll have some 'heft' behind it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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