I've added this forum to facilitate new member introductions and greetings. You've probably seen similar forums on other community websites. It's about time we implemented this :)

Have fun, and be nice ;)

Paul

Sweet, I'll break this thing in. I am brand spankin new.. as of last night. I have been "stealing" info from this site for months now and decided to get a clear conscious and throw some of my hard gigged money in the TB hat. I am a stay-at-home dad, wood craftsman (house carpentry), Architecture school drop-out and bass playing machine. Thanks to the admins for running a good clean site... except for all the kids running around here, "blind leading the blind" I think some one said recently somewhere in a thread. Anyway, I look foward to lending some advice when I can, learning and growing as a bass player and getting to know some of you.

Hi I'm new. Which bass is the best?

Hi I'm new. Which bass is the best?


+1

Also, how do I get that Les-Flea-Nut kind of sound?





;)

Oh, you jokers...

I'm actually new, although I was a non-support for a while. This site is good, but I suck. Meh, it's still fun.

+1

Also, how do I get that Les-Flea-Nut kind of sound?





;)

turn your volume up and hope for the best

Been lurking and posting here forever, but I decided I wanted a cool avatar thingy and access into the cookie jar.

-- Newspaper editor and night-shift four-banger. No band, no prospects except for a classical guitarist who is incredibly over-critical of my minimal-theory knowing self.

I suck, but can't stop playing the damn thing.

Hello, I'm Tony.

I've been playing for about 10 years now and have been in and out of bands. My current project is a type of jam/jazz fusion style and the bands website can be found in my sig. It is still underconstruction, but feel free to click on it anyways. Nothing is really there, but click it. Come on, click it...

Also, I'm pretty decent at making custom avatars, and would be willing to help any members here with theirs. See my avatar for my latest work.

Hi another newbie here,
My name is Steve, I played bass in a band or 2 about 15 years ago (yeah I am that old).

I have been playing guitar for the last 3 years or so but want to get back into bass, and hence have been looking for an economical but reasonable reintroduction bass.

My local store has just got in a used Hohner Jack 4 string headless bass.

Anyone have any experience of these ? Compared to say a Yamaha RBX374/375

Hey all.

I just stumbled across this site the other day. Looks like there is a lot of good info here.
I've played bass in metal bands for years now. I'm looking into getting some new gear and
this seems to be great place to do some research.

I'm sort of new, I've posted a few times but been looking at this site everyday for the past 6 months, I suck at playing bass but love playing and this is the best website ever

Well, I have owned a bass for a while, been messing around on it in my spare time (read: once a week maybe) for about the past 3 years, and recently got my band back together to find our old bassist had moved away. I have decided that it is now or never to pick up the slack, and am looking forward to gathering as much information as I can as I proceed down the road that rock takes me on.
Jonathan
AkA
Myseri

Howdy LowEnd Brothers!!
My name is Joe and i have been lurking in the corners of talkbass for about two years or so now, but decided to take this opportunity to say hello and introduce myself to the Gut thumpers world. Ive been playing for about 17 years or so and have an addiction to 6-strings(Electric and EUB)(but i promise i wont stop there....i have my eye on a conklin 7 right now....drool......). I run a Music store in Tallaboogie Fl, and play in a couple of projects..some with label support...and some with none. If i can help anyone out with pretty much anything i am more that willing. I do some repairs/mods, but i also employ the best Strings repair tech in the panhandle region(...just my opinion =) ) as well as an awesome amp repairman..tube, solid state, hybrids, mods..whatever. I think this community(Talkbass) is an awesome idea and kudos to the higher ups...only in the world of bassplayers can we meet and discuss with out those de-dang egos getting in the way. Im also in the planning stages of creating a N. Fla/ S. Ga Bass players collective, a place for bassplayers to meet and exchange ideas and views on gear, techniques, repair, and just life knowledge..road/war stories....in a physical enviroment...plus a chance to try out and get your hands some very cool/high end gear. So if your interested let me know...i plan on becoming a supporting member of talkbass in the very near future. Sorry for the ramblings...im kind of a spaz.....oh yeah...im 24 years old.
Look forward to seeing you on the message boards,
Joe

Greetings to y'all,

bassbuck here starting again (after a very lengthy lay-off from playing) with a newly acquired 1999 5/4 Pöllmann Busetto 5- stringer. It'a quite a switch from my old little 3/4 French bass to this huge instrument. The years between then and now work to my advantage as I try to regain my chops without much of the faulty technique that I seemed to have left behind. The increased string length forces me to concentrate more than ever on intonation and tone and the extra string means more attention to bow movement.

Most orchestral passages are coming back into shape fairly quickly EXCEPT the first few bars of The Bartered Bride Overture with the quick slurred string crossings. Any suggestions about a good way to practice this? I'm really frustrated with this one.

Good to be back in the bass brotherhood!

bassbuck signing off with a reminder from a 5-stringer: "Don't B-sharp; don't B-flat; B-NATURAL!"

Hello All!:hyper:

I'm a longtime lurker and also decided to speak out. I'm an old f*** compared to most here, and have only recently decided to pick up bass. I look forward to soaking in all the wisdom my fellow TB'ers can offer

:hiding:

Hey guys. I look forward to learning new things and seeing everyone's amazing basses.

Rock on! :bassist:

I'm new too.
What's the difference between MIM and MIA?

Thanks!


-Mark


;)

I'm new too.
What's the difference between MIM and MIA?

Thanks!


-Mark


;)
geez, for a newbie you post alot! :rolleyes: :smug:

Hello All,

I've been on a mission lately to find the fattest sound possible. I play bass in a ska/reggae/rocksteady (not so much ska in our old age - been in band since 1985). I currently play a 4 string MusicMan Stingray through an Ampeg SVT Classic with 810 Fridge. I also just purchased a 5 string headless Hohner and play an acoustic 4 string Martin.

The sound I'm getting just isn't fat enough for me! Not sure if I need a new bass or a new rig.

Any suggestions?

Nice to be here...

Hello All,

I've been on a mission lately to find the fattest sound possible. I play bass in a ska/reggae/rocksteady (not so much ska in our old age - been in band since 1985). I currently play a 4 string MusicMan Stingray through an Ampeg SVT Classic with 810 Fridge. I also just purchased a 5 string headless Hohner and play an acoustic 4 string Martin.

The sound I'm getting just isn't fat enough for me! Not sure if I need a new bass or a new rig.

Any suggestions?

Nice to be here...
well first step is to give me the music man. ;)

try some effects.

Hello Chaps!

Not really a bassist. i dabble, badly, on an old Maya.:confused: :bassist:

I am Drummer of many long years
I've joined this forum mainly to talent scout, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where few percussionists have gone before.”
- Hoping the waters aren't too hostile

Presently in Birmingham ENGLAND.
Looking to meet a reliable bass player in the area, or maybe several for diverse projects.

My last bassist left town suddenly but keeps calling me, always from different numbers and always to ask if anyone unfamiliar has been asking about him. I think I preferred his hair the original colour too...

Hello Chaps!

Not really a bassist. i dabble, badly, on an old Maya.:confused: :bassist:

I am Drummer of many long years
I've joined this forum mainly to talent scout, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where few percussionists have gone before.”
- Hoping the waters aren't too hostile

Presently in Birmingham ENGLAND.
Looking to meet a reliable bass player in the area, or maybe several for diverse projects.

My last bassist left town suddenly but keeps calling me, always from different numbers and always to ask if anyone unfamiliar has been asking about him. I think I preferred his hair the original colour too...
get used to quips about not being a musician by various persons, don't worry it's all in good fun. :)

Well let it be... I'm not so new on this forum, because I'm getting alot of info from it for a pretty long time, but I don't post because I don't have anything to add (I'm pretty new bass guitar world). So I play bass for about 2 years now, I play in a pagan metal band and I enjoy it alot. I'm really want to improve my playing because I suck big time. Any advices? ;)

(sorry for my poor english).

Hi all,

I am new here, after having lurked around some quite some time. I am a pharmacist by day, semi-pro player by night. Right now, my band is doing great, i am looking forward to go on the road again. main basses are gibson Thunderbird and a 1969 very beaten fender jazz and a electric double bass. Amps: studio and rehearsal: Ampeg 1962 SB12 and aguilar DB680; Road: Aguilar DB680 into EBS Fafner into marshall 212 cab.
cheers

J