purpleblob Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Hi there, I've been lurking (I know it's a nasty habit) for a while, but after enjoying myself reading the conversations on various forums and viewing the various gear porn on the site I thought it was about time to de-lurk. So it seems usual to give a little intro. so here goes... I'm an old git who loves bass but hasn't played in a band for many MANY years. Used to play in heavy rock bands back in Leeds and North Yorkshire (way back in the mid to late 80's), moved South to near Guildford in Surrey (I'm a southerner by birth) where I played (sort of) Pop/Jazz Funk(ish) music. After years of beating my head against a wall trying to getting a stable band, gig's, deals etc. gave up playing to start a family and get a "proper" job. Been playing just for my own enjoyment over the last few years but recently started playing a bit more seriously again after a friend (the guitarist in my last band) started pushing me to pick up an instrument with the intention of maybe putting together a small band again or at least have some jam sessions Gear wise. I have the honor to own a Wal Custom 4 string (without doubt one of the best basses ever made), a Warwick 6 string fretted and 6 string fretless (I cannot recall the models), an old Wilkes 4 string fretless with slap plates (err yes, nice idea but it's rarely played). A 7 string Conklin (not a US one but fun nevertheless) and more recently I bought a beautiful 8 string Overwater and a Sei 5 string fretless Jazz bass (both are real class instruments) and I have a whole lot on non-bass related bits and bobs (I'm a hoarder). Currently have a 4x10 Trace Elliot cab with a really old Yamaha head. But been playing mostly through headphones nowadays (using a bass pod). Although have just ordered a Genz Benz shuttle just in case I get out of the house (as I doubt I can lift the old 4x10 now ). Anyway, sorry that "little intro." ended up being longer winded than intended. But thanks for a great site and a lot of fun reads from various people and forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 That's a lot of strings! Welcome purpleblob (haven't we already got one of those...?) Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 It's getting competitive in purple country [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showuser=2884"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showuser=2884[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird War Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Welcome, enjoy BC and glad to hear those fine instruments are seeing daylight and action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 [quote name='Beedster' post='573176' date='Aug 18 2009, 04:56 PM']That's a lot of strings! Welcome purpleblob (haven't we already got one of those...?) Chris[/quote] Thanks for the welcome. With regards all the strings - my intention was to get rid of the Wilkes, Warwicks and Conklin and replace with the Sei and Overwater (the Wal will never leave me ). The problem is I find it so difficult to get rid of anything As for other purpleblobs - we do get around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 [quote name='Weird War' post='573302' date='Aug 18 2009, 06:26 PM']Welcome, enjoy BC and glad to hear those fine instruments are seeing daylight and action![/quote] Many thanks for the welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixshooter Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hi and welcome to the Surrey contingent of Basschat, there are a number of Jam nights around the Guildford area so no excuse for not getting out, dusting off the basses and re-creating your lost youth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) [quote name='sixshooter' post='573904' date='Aug 19 2009, 10:46 AM']Hi and welcome to the Surrey contingent of Basschat, there are a number of Jam nights around the Guildford area so no excuse for not getting out, dusting off the basses and re-creating your lost youth![/quote] Hi and thanks for the welcome. Jam nights sound great, are dates/venues posted anywhere ? Edited August 19, 2009 by purpleblob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixshooter Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) [quote name='purpleblob' post='574141' date='Aug 19 2009, 01:40 PM']Hi and thanks for the welcome. Jam nights sound great, are dates/venues posted anywhere ?[/quote] Every Thursday night at the Lion Brewery Ash Also every Wednesday night at a place just outside Woking that the name has slipped my mind but I am sure one of the other BC'ers will direct you to. Edited August 19, 2009 by sixshooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='sixshooter' post='574497' date='Aug 19 2009, 05:43 PM']Every Thursday night at the Lion Brewery Ash Also every Wednesday night at a place just outside Woking that the name has slipped my mind but I am sure one of the other BC'ers will direct you to.[/quote] Thanks very much for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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