Hello!

[benebass]

Hi - been a member of Basschat for a while, but haven't actually introduced myself yet, so figured it was about time! I'm thirtysomething & live up north in Newcastle.

Been playing bass for ages, but primarily due to spare time I'm not in a band or anything at present - just do stuff in the house with the laptop at the mo.

Picked up bass due to players like Peter Hook (New Order/Joy Division), Mani (Stone Roses), Jah Wobble (PiL) - I've always appreciated players who aren't necessarily technically perfect (like me!), but have a strong identity. Love how a simple bassline can make a tune.

Currently play a couple of Yamaha BEX-4 semi-acoustic basses. Having a bit of a clear out at the mo & might be moving an orange one of these on in a couple of weeks. Also have a Washburn jazz guitar up for sale/trade here in the market place.

This site's great - a very friendly & informed bunch of people. Glad I stumbled across it...

Cheers,

B.

[skankdelvar]

Hi Bentdice and welcome

Clearly you know how to make a [i]proper [/i]introduction. Classy yet edgy influences, charming modesty, the promise of interesting gear to shift and a shower of (entirely undeserved) compliments.

[benebass]

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='591423' date='Sep 6 2009, 02:25 PM']Hi Bentdice and welcome

Clearly you know how to make a [i]proper [/i]introduction. Classy yet edgy influences, charming modesty, the promise of interesting gear to shift and a shower of (entirely undeserved) compliments. [/quote]

Cheers - it did take me a few months to get round to it though!

B.