Hello, World!

[Homatron]

Hi Everyone,

 

Plymouth-based mediocre bassist getting back into it!

 

I've played music off and on since starting with cello aged 8-ish and meandering through all sorts (French horn anyone?). In my teenage years I picked up the bass for a band, and... shazam!

 

I haven't gigged for a while but my most recent project was a gypsy jazz duo (played guitar too for that one). I like to play anything with a good groove, but also enjoy seeing what otherworldly sounds I can generate with a bit of experimentation. Have just set up some jam sessions with old friends and enjoyed last night's eclectic journey of Irish Trad to metal via glam.

 

I currently play a MiM fretless Jazz bass bought new about 20 years ago, and the P-bass my wife bought me the day I completed my PhD in 2013.

 

I like to make things, and have built some of my own effects. Currently finishing a MIDI controller built from a navy ship's switch panel and an Arduino, which I use to operate a mini synth. Inspired by the gear page here, I finally dug out the router to build a dedicated pedalboard from some plywood offcuts, and look forward to sharing the outcome.

 

Great to see such a community here on Basschat and it's certainly contributing to my enthusiasm to keep playing.

 

Cheers,

Luke

[SpondonBassed]

Welcome Luke.

 

I think you'll like it here.  Check out some of @Smanth's Build Diaries.

 

We'd love to see your MIDI controller too.

[msb]

Welcome! Sounds like you’re all over the map. 

[Homatron]

3 minutes ago, msb said:

Welcome! Sounds like you’re all over the map. 

Haha... that's a good way to put it.

 

Just realised I shouldn't have written all that without at least one photo!

 

[msb]

I played French horn very badly in a High School band. I was once a Fender guy , but now tend to use short scale basses. And generally ones that have a different shape.

[Reggaebass]

Welcome Homatron 

[Homatron]

4 hours ago, SpondonBassed said:

Welcome Luke.

 

I think you'll like it here.  Check out some of @Smanth's Build Diaries.

 

We'd love to see your MIDI controller too.

Wow, there's some seriously impressive stuff going on in there! 

[Marc S]

Hi @Homatron

That midi controller build sounds ambitious, adventurous and interesting! 

Nice basses you have there - great to hear your wife bought one of them for you too... that gives the bass something extra special. 

 

You describe yourself as a "mediocre bassist", but if you're enjoying yourself, there's no such thing as mediocre.

 

Welcome to BC. Hope to hear more from you.  😀