just joined!!!

[mescalito]

hi, just joined the community.

i'm not sure how all this works but i'll get the hang of it.

i live in england and have been playing the bass for 20 years, that makes me feel old just writing it.

looking forward to discussions, trading etc.

anyone with any advice on the forum just let me know.

[Peg_legs]

Welcome to Talkbass!

[jay tay]

Ay Stoke on trent, I grew up just up the road in Stockport!

[NoiseNinja]

Welcome.

[mescalito]

yeah stockport isn't far from me.

do you still live in the U.K?

[mescalito]

sorry, just read your location, louth.

i didn't expect a reply so quickly, let alone from 3 members.

[BLDavis]

Welcome to TB mescalito.
This is the best source of info for bassists on the planet. I've been playing for over 35 years (OUCH, that does hurt!) and I still learn new things from the folks here.
B.

[JoelCMJ]

Wow this makes me feel young haha.
Welcome to Talkbass! I find everything I need on this handy forum

[Sneakypete]

There are plenty of us Brits on this forum and we always receive a warm welcome from the other (mostly USA) users. A few language differences arise now and then, such as; lush (means something else entirely), fortnight, eating at a greasy spoon or putting your gear in the boot. Now there's an idea for a thread! Welcome aboard from south Wales.

[guitar<bass]

Welcome to the forum. It's one if the best communities out there, IMHO. I've joined forums for just about everything I've ever been involved in (a.d.d.... I tend to have a new interest every few hours) and take it from me this is one of the better groups of people to be a part of.

There is lots of knowledge and rarely any undeserved drama. This site has been great for me and im sure you will love it. And the post per minute rate is just wicked awesome.

Cheers.

[Oren Hudson]

Here's you another welcome from North Carolina. Lots of good and usefull info on here, but also be aware of a good bit of mindless junk too. Use it to your advantage.

[JimmyM]

The mindless junk on here is fantastic!



Have fun!

[mescalito]

thanks for the welcome everyone. i'm not sure how useful i'll be to everyone but i can but try.

i keep odd hours being a truck driver (pays the bills, almost) so don't be offended if i reply late.

[Russell L]

Welcome aboard, mescalito.

[Sneakypete]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

The mindless junk on here is fantastic!



Have fun!

Indeed, and it is backed up by indisputable scientific evidence. e.g. 10" drivers can't sound as deep as 15" and be careful you don't underpower them or they will be ruined, a good amp can output more watts than the wall socket that powers it, certain makes of cables make your bass sound better and you need to choose the correct amp for the genre you play. Tough luck if you play metal - the best gear for that hasn't been invented yet.

[thumpbass1]

Welcome to TB, from Omaha Nebraska.

[johnk_10]

welcome to the forum.

don't feel too old, since there's alot of us oldtimers on here that might think of you as a kid.

[bjabass]

Welcome Mescalito, interesting choice of screen names for a Brit. Did the New Riders have some popularity in Britain?

[jbybj]

Welcome. My advice is to become a supporting member, essential if you want to trade and sell, and just an all around good idea.

A good thump for your buck, or pound, or euro...............

[mescalito]

how do i become a supporting member?

mescalito? because i'm a huge hunter thompson fan too.

i disagree sneakypete on the issue of metal bass gear. i play metal (in one of it's many forms) and as far as i'm concerned the best metal gear was invented in the late '60's, perfected in the '70's, only to be ruined in the present day......SVT anyone?

i've got a trace elliot V6 too which i love but you can't beat ampeg.