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Stan
62
Conklin 7, Cort Curbow 6, Jackson 5 all fretted.
Played guitar and bass in bands from 64 - 80, hiatus until 1990 then played guitar, bass and keyboards. Now play bass and keys for praise and worship, also classic rock.
I'll quit when they pry my cold dead fingers from my bass!
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Conklin 7, Cort Curbow 6, Jackson 5 all fretted.
Played guitar and bass in bands from 64 - 80, hiatus until 1990 then played guitar, bass and keyboards. Now play bass and keys for praise and worship, also classic rock.
I'll quit when they pry my cold dead fingers from my bass!
Welcome Stan. I believe you are number 71 and the first one to join in 2011 and since August of 2010!!
Say hello to Oliver for me.
Jack
Sign me up - there's room in my sig for another club.
phmike (Parrot Head Mike)
54 (in 2011)
Ibanez SR300 P/J 4 string, SX P/J 4 string fretless, two Fender MIM 5 string Jazzes
D'Addario Chromes flats, TI Jazz flats, GHS Pressurewounds
My usual signal chain -
bass > TU-2 tuner > Aguilar Tone Hammer > Crown XLS power amp > 1X15 cabinet (Eminence 3015)
(The Tone Hammer and Crown are recent additions and I luv'm)
Until I got the Tone Hammer I used an ART tube mic preamp/DI and various amps, powered mixers or powered speakers. An EHX WORM (tremolo, vibrato, phaser, "neo-modulated" wah) and a Boss OC-3 octave pedal get thrown in sometimes when I'm goofing around.
I first tried bass 30 or so years ago but only played around with it a couple of times a year until about 10 years ago and have slowly played more each year since then. I've played more in the last 2 years than in the previous 5. I've played a few back yard, deck and pool parties with some friends I've known for 20+ years and have never been paid for any of the gigs other than free food/drinks and tips. I guess you could say I'm a fer'real amateur.
phmike (Parrot Head Mike)
54 (in 2011)
Ibanez SR300 P/J 4 string, SX P/J 4 string fretless, two Fender MIM 5 string Jazzes
D'Addario Chromes flats, TI Jazz flats, GHS Pressurewounds
My usual signal chain -
bass > TU-2 tuner > Aguilar Tone Hammer > Crown XLS power amp > 1X15 cabinet (Eminence 3015)
(The Tone Hammer and Crown are recent additions and I luv'm)
Until I got the Tone Hammer I used an ART tube mic preamp/DI and various amps, powered mixers or powered speakers. An EHX WORM (tremolo, vibrato, phaser, "neo-modulated" wah) and a Boss OC-3 octave pedal get thrown in sometimes when I'm goofing around.
I first tried bass 30 or so years ago but only played around with it a couple of times a year until about 10 years ago and have slowly played more each year since then. I've played more in the last 2 years than in the previous 5. I've played a few back yard, deck and pool parties with some friends I've known for 20+ years and have never been paid for any of the gigs other than free food/drinks and tips. I guess you could say I'm a fer'real amateur.
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Hey it's great to see this thread come alive again after a 5 month sabbatical!
Welcome Mike, you are number 72.
Jack
Mark
58
I have/use many basses, but as of late mostly this:
DB750/DB410 AVRI 57 Pbass.
Thirty five years of pro gigs. After college, rock bands, Misc. gigs in the DC area (Gene Donati), typical bar/Moose Club bands in Florida for the past couple of decades.
Considering retirement.
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I have/use many basses, but as of late mostly this:
DB750/DB410 AVRI 57 Pbass.
Thirty five years of pro gigs. After college, rock bands, Misc. gigs in the DC area (Gene Donati), typical bar/Moose Club bands in Florida for the past couple of decades.
Considering retirement.
Just needed some thread bumpage to bring out the old farts
Thanks for the number.
Tony
60 in April, yeah I know, already!
08 Am std Jazz, 07 Hwy 1 J,84~87 mij J, 06 Del P, 2010 Franken P my new love.
Ashdown Evo III, 2 avatar B212's
60 in April, yeah I know, already!
08 Am std Jazz, 07 Hwy 1 J,84~87 mij J, 06 Del P, 2010 Franken P my new love.
Ashdown Evo III, 2 avatar B212's
Mark
58
I have/use many basses, but as of late mostly this:
DB750/DB410 AVRI 57 Pbass.
Thirty five years of pro gigs. After college, rock bands, Misc. gigs in the DC area (Gene Donati), typical bar/Moose Club bands in Florida for the past couple of decades.
Considering retirement.
don't retire mark!!
Welcome and you are number 73!
It's really good to see this thread come back to life.One of the best threads on TB with some of the best guys. Nice to see new members or old members or whatever, can't remember where I ws going .
LuvMusic (Ben)
56
Fender P, Squire Telebass, Squire Fretless Jazz, SBMM Stingray (SB14), Fender 51 RI joining the family soon.
MB CMD 102P combo, Ashdown Little Bastard tube head, Carvin 15in cab, Line6 M9, various other effects.
Have been playing various instruments since about 8 years old. Performed through college. Stopped after college and started playing again about three years ago, mostly basement jamming with friends. I play for fun and to fight becoming an "old fart!"
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Fender P, Squire Telebass, Squire Fretless Jazz, SBMM Stingray (SB14), Fender 51 RI joining the family soon.
MB CMD 102P combo, Ashdown Little Bastard tube head, Carvin 15in cab, Line6 M9, various other effects.
Have been playing various instruments since about 8 years old. Performed through college. Stopped after college and started playing again about three years ago, mostly basement jamming with friends. I play for fun and to fight becoming an "old fart!"
Dave
52
Fender Jazz (modified with Hipshot tuners, Fender Noiseless pups and Audere pre)
Lakland JO5 (modified with Nordie Pups and Audere pre)
Lakland 55-01 (modified with Hipshot Ultralight tuners only so far)
Markbass LMIII
Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0
GK Neo-112 (2)
Epifani PS112
Not looking for a number though.
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Fender Jazz (modified with Hipshot tuners, Fender Noiseless pups and Audere pre)
Lakland JO5 (modified with Nordie Pups and Audere pre)
Lakland 55-01 (modified with Hipshot Ultralight tuners only so far)
Markbass LMIII
Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0
GK Neo-112 (2)
Epifani PS112
Not looking for a number though.
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Of all the 76 members we currently have, which one of these apply?
When did you start playing the bass? Not the guitar, but the bass.
1. Pre-teens
2. Teens
3. 20s
4. 30s
5. 40s
6. 50s
7. 60s
For me, it was my 50s. I was 55!
Jack
When did you start playing the bass? Not the guitar, but the bass.
1. Pre-teens
2. Teens
3. 20s
4. 30s
5. 40s
6. 50s
7. 60s
For me, it was my 50s. I was 55!
Jack
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