Hello from Australia

[Old Ozzie Guy]

Hello all. I'm in my 60s, and not net savvy at all. I used to play bass semi pro in 70s/80s. Kept playing 6 &12 str guitar. IV recently bought a bass, joined a trio , and am "havn a go at bass"(again). I'm loving it!!

 Anyway, I'm looking forward to catching up last 40 yrs....

[Reggaebass]

Welcome 👍

[SpondonBassed]

Welcome OOG.

[Old Ozzie Guy]

Thanks, I just got back from rehursal with trio, the drummer has a converted garage all sound proof, with a drum riser and foldback/side fills. It was really loud, next week I'm wearing ear muffs... God I feel old..but it is a HOOT, sooo much fun.

All best, and thanks for replying.. I now gotta get a LOUD rig,(yrs ago I had an Ampeg V4B flat stick into ,a 6x10, great sound ,loud as, BUT Soo heavy, my back is aching already..

[ricksterphil]

G'day

 

You're welcome and as there's an Ashes series coming up which looks like it might be very competitive, it'll be good to get an Aussie perspective.

 

 

Did someone mention cricket....I did but I think I got away with it 🏏

[TheGreek]

Australia???

 

I have a couple of mates who live there - Jim and Deano.

 

You must know them - say hello from me next time you see them...😉😉

[Waddo Soqable]

And I used to have one o' them hats that's turned up at one side... 😁

Sounds like you're having fun with your mates there anyway... what bass did you get out of interest? 

[Old Ozzie Guy]

I got a hofner contemporary "CavernBass". Found it in a small pawn shop, was really cheap. I will get a solid body when funds permit, but it's fine for now

[Waddo Soqable]

Always good to get a bargain! 👍

I had one of the Hof. club basses for a bit, it was a cool little thing but I didn't really get on with the short scale etc. 

[Old Ozzie Guy]

By d way, "one of those hats that r turned up on one side, is called a "slouch " hat.. iconic Oz, up there with kangaroo ECT..

Having played guitar since 70s till now, short scale is pretty comfortable for me, but I did play a P bass and later a headless steinberger end of 80s

[Waddo Soqable]

But have you got the corks hanging off the brim? 😁

As you're a guitarist of many years standing I can see how a short scale bass would work well for you certainly. 

[acidbass]

Welcome!  My band are embarking on our first ever Australian Tour this coming May.  Can't wait to see it!

[Old Ozzie Guy]

Acidbass, what is name of band comming to Oz?

IV just moved from Sydney to Surfers Paradise (way up north)

Will U b playing Brisbane? Wish U all best, Oz punters are pretty welcoming!!

[Old Ozzie Guy]

And Waddo..No corks!! 😅

[ead]

Welcome OOG.  Just a heads-up, bass pictures are all but mandatory here

[Old Ozzie Guy]

Ok thanks, I will need my grandson to help me with pics, I'm still only just able to post tx. I can't seem to get into "forums", and having trouble with anything other than "welcome", and searching my own name to get stuff that IV/ others have posted. Forgive late response (time diff Oz to Brit) and my lack of computer skills. 

Total nubie with all this, but, think site is brilliant!!

[Franticsmurf]

Hi OOG, welcome to the site.

[Old Ozzie Guy]

Thanks, 1st time doing anything like this. It's gr8 (mate!)

[msb]

Welcome Oog. Keep track of where the exits are , keep an eye on your drink , and keep your derrière to the wall. It’s just like every other place.

Edited March 13, 2023 by msb