New to TalkBass, Let Me Introduce Myself.

[ICM]

Hello all bassists, my name is Ivan Munoz. I'm 18 and I've been playing bass (and a little guitar) for a couple years now.
Though I play other instruments, bass is easily my favorite and I feel like I jive with it and actually have fun learning new things and practicing.
I'm a huge Beatles and Jamerson fan and am highly influenced by both. Mainly McCartney though.
Attached is a photo of me playing live with my modded Hofner Icon. It's kind of junky, but I love it. I learned everything on this bass.
Although I'm new to talkbass, I know how forums work, so adjusting to these settings can't be too hard. I was previously a member of Rick Resource, but left on good terms.
Obviously I'm a huge fan of Hofner and Rickenbackers. All basses with a vintage vibe are for me though. Symmetry is another aspect I like in a bass. Also shortscale.
Obviously I have other passions, like pets and family. So attached is a photo of my pet Chinchilla, Cappi.
She plays an integral part in my day to day life, so I figured I'd throw her in there.
I'll attach some photos of my basses in my next post

 

[ICM]

Also forgot to mention that flats are a must for me!

Here are my two basses:

First is my Hofner Icon. Heavily Modded.
-Painted Switches
-Teacup Knobs
-Faux Bound Headstock
-Painted Nut
-Modded TRC and Tailpeice
-Plastic strips in bridge
-Homemade thumbscrew mute system (I call it PermaMute)

Next, My Fender Mustang.
-Jazz Bass Covers Added
-Tugbar
-White Perloid Pickguard

Both of them play great, I realize that the Stang is a better more reliable instrument, but my heart is with the hofner.

Happy to have joined!

 

[Calexia13]

welcome, you will make a fine addition.

 

[music fun]

Ivan, what is that, a zero fret?

 

[ICM]

Ivan, what is that, a zero fret?

Hi, I would assume you're talking about the strip on the Hofner nut right?
I just painted stripes on the nut to make it resemble the german one more. I have considered putting a zero fret on it though.
The original nut was black, but I just made it appear White/Black/White by painting it.
My Hofner if modded beyond beleif, lol.
(I think I answered your question, if not, just say so.)

 

[ICM]

As I forgot to mention, I'm also slowly getting into custom builds, mainly refinning right now, but you never know in the future.
Here is a 12 string guitar my stepdad and I built from a kit, and also my self done refinished gold p-bass. (originally a squier affinity, blue).

 

[LosBravos66]

Attached is a photo of me playing live with my modded Hofner Icon.

That of yours, good sir, is Style. Like one of those cool '66 Garage band pics http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hiWSN0LFW...ABF5EK9lY/s1600/Chocolate+Watch+Band-1966.jpg . Keep on keepin on.
My name is David Muñoz, such a coincidence

Cheers from Spain mate!!!

 

[ICM]

That of yours, good sir, is Style. Like one of those cool '66 Garage band pics http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hiWSN0LFW...ABF5EK9lY/s1600/Chocolate+Watch+Band-1966.jpg . Keep on keepin on.
My name is David Muñoz, such a coincidence

Cheers from Spain mate!!!

Thanks man! Is that you in the picture? If so, this whole Munoz, Hofner, Hair thing is pretty great!
También, mucho gracías, amigo. Mi familia es de Espana, pero a este momento estan viviendo en Chile!

 

[LosBravos66]

Thanks man! Is that you in the picture?

Hehehehe wish it was me but no, those were the Chocolate Watch Band in 1967 or so XD
Este soy yo, en el fondo (foto un poco antigua )

 

[ICM]

Hehehehe wish it was me but no, those were the Chocolate Watch Band in 1967 or so XD
Este soy yo, en el fondo (foto un poco antigua )

Todavía tenemos, el nombre y el Hofner!

 

[LosBravos66]

aaaaaaay, el pelo... no longer...

 

[ICM]

aaaaaaay, el pelo... no longer...

Jajajaja!