Bass guitars

**nudemetalz** · 27th April 2012, 12:34

I have just bought myself a cheap bass guitar and amp.. and am learning how to play it.
Bought some drums a couple of years ago and had some prof lessons. Play them every nown and then also.

Anyway. I've always liked the bass so decided to buy a ukulele and get used to playing a stringed instrument.
Discovered they are a heap of fun also (plus watching Hitcher play the uke rather awesomely helped) so have had a couple of those for a while.

Now with the bass entering into the family, discovering it is a lot of fun too.

Anyone on here a good bass guitarist or have an interest in them?

**Big Dave** · 27th April 2012, 12:41

You had me until you said 'good'.

My favourite Basserator: Hook, P.

**nudemetalz** · 27th April 2012, 12:47

I'm teaching myself Money and Comfortably Numb at the moment. Truly awesome Pink Floyd songs and great bass tunes.

**Big Dave** · 27th April 2012, 12:51

And now...direct from a stand out posting at Big Dave's Place - with Rodger Dodger:

**HenryDorsetCase** · 27th April 2012, 12:59

My favourite bass players: Lemmy from Motorhead. Yes I am serious. 90% of their sound is his bass rig. Tina Weymouth from Talking Heads (opposite end of the spectrum from Lemmy: clean lovely bass tone, very sparse).

S'funny I have been considering getting a bass: Not sure if I would go for the big-ass Rickenbacker with "Monster One" first up: I've seen acoustic four string basses which might be an acceptable compromise domestically.

**unstuck** · 27th April 2012, 13:08

Ex Suicidal Tendencies, Robert Trujillo. Now with Metallica. Love his style.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 27th April 2012, 13:13

I always loved early Police and Stings use of the instrument. But Joy Division and early New Order is great too. And early Cure.

**riffer** · 27th April 2012, 13:23

I'm not too bad, although guitar is my first love. I play pretty good drums too, so if you're up for a jam let me know.

**Big Dave** · 27th April 2012, 13:24

I'll have a pot of nice Strawberry thanks.

**Subike** · 27th April 2012, 13:24

see if you can talk to this guy,

http://www.youtube.com/peeteey
If anyone is interested in Guitar or Bass lessons, please get in touch. Kids to Grandparents, Rock to Jazz and folk, any style you like. Professional teacher for many years.

A rider from chrictchurch who might help you.

**riffer** · 27th April 2012, 13:27

Big Dave, you're not wrong about Peter Hook. From those first few notes of "Disorder" as an impressionable fourteen year old he's had me.

What happened with his recent tour? I was all excited about it then he just dropped us and Aussie like a hot spud.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 27th April 2012, 13:28

Originally Posted by riffer

Big Dave, you're not wrong about Peter Hook. From those first few notes of "Disorder" as an impressionable fourteen year old he's had me.

What happened with his recent tour? I was all excited about it then he just dropped us and Aussie like a hot spud.

Yeah Rach and I got tickets to that. Pissed off.

**5150** · 27th April 2012, 13:28

I like Nikki Sixx

Not a technical player per sae, but he is definately got the Rock n' Roll attitude Plus he plays Gibson Thunderbird Basses. The best looking and meanest sounding rock basses ever.....

Anyone who can die twice and come back has got to have the badass Rn'R attitude