Tampa Bay Area Florida Bassist wants to form a Surf, Hot Rod 60s Garage Rock style band.

thunderbass

Joined: Aug 15, 2010
Posts: 54
Largo, Florida
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Posted on Jun 04 2015 12:00 PM

Bass player here in Largo/Seminole area of Florida working on getting a band together. Surf, Hot Rod, 60s Garage Rock. Looking for Guitar(s), Drums, & what ever else that may fit.

Last edited: Jun 04, 2015 12:00:58

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thunderbass

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Largo, Florida
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Posted on Dec 27 2015 02:20 PM

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

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JObeast

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Posted on Dec 27 2015 07:47 PM

If you repost your cl ad and add pictures, tweak your language, or run alternating ads you may get responses. I am assuming you are running an cl ad. I do the same and find that people respond to a well-written ad.

Here is a link to my ad:

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thunderbass

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Largo, Florida
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Posted on Dec 30 2015 09:31 AM

Ok, thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.

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WaimeaBay

Joined: Jul 05, 2006
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United States

Posted on Feb 02 2016 09:04 PM

Move to Orange County and we can start immediately.

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thunderbass

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Largo, Florida
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Posted on Feb 11 2016 04:00 PM

Hey WaimeaBay, are you the one from Orlando who posted an ad looking for a bass player on Craig's List a month or two ago?

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WaimeaBay

Joined: Jul 05, 2006
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Posted on Feb 14 2016 07:57 PM

yeah, that was likely me. I had given up looking for surf band mates in Orlando for a while. I had a decent project going in Gainsville with some great guys, but careers and other crap got in the way.

Then I was approached by somebody through a mutual friend. We are a 3 piece called "The Shoguns of Surf" (tentative name). I really don't want to stay a 3 piece, so the search continues for another player. I have been practicing a lot lately and we rehearse weekly. I am hoping to be playing out soon. Maybe by this summer.

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thunderbass

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Largo, Florida
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Posted on Mar 22 2016 11:38 AM

Hey Waimea Bay, how goes the search?

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WaimeaBay

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Posted on Mar 22 2016 07:40 PM

still a 3 piece. Rehearsing regularly. I am going to be choosey with the next guitar player. We got pretty decent chemistry going right now. so if we take on a 2nd guitarist, it's got to be the right fit.

What's up with you? Any luck?

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thunderbass

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Largo, Florida
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Posted on Apr 02 2016 02:40 PM

It's not going at all. I'm in touch with more players that quit playing Surf than current players.
One significant music event lately is that I just finished building a Warmoth Jazz bass. I'm still getting to know it and trying out strings to see what sounds best. I'm very sure it'll be my main bass. I really like the ash body with the Fender 60s Custom Shop pick ups.
So, you have two guitars and a drummer, and you're in need of a bass player, am I right?

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WaimeaBay

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Posted on Apr 02 2016 10:23 PM

Sorry your search is not going well. It is hard finding people in this state! Crazy, because there is so much coast and so many surf shops and tiki bars that could be played.

My bandmate plays guitar or bass, you are always welcome to come and jam with us. Too bad its probably at least 90 minutes away.

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Badger

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Wisconsin
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Posted on Apr 03 2016 07:50 AM

Good luck to you both.

(Dan, your avatar has my favorite mermaid.)

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WaimeaBay

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Posted on Apr 04 2016 08:02 PM

yeah Wes, I actually have my avatar as a full size poster in my man cave.

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Badger

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Posted on Apr 05 2016 05:35 AM

WaimeaBay wrote:

yeah Wes, I actually have my avatar as a full size poster in my man cave.

Class.

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SamDBL

Joined: Sep 19, 2016
Posts: 246
Tampa
United States

Posted on Jul 16 2017 10:33 PM

Tampa guitarist here. Hit me up.

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thunderbass Joined: Aug 15, 2010 Posts: 54 Largo, Florida	Posted on Jun 04 2015 12:00 PM Bass player here in Largo/Seminole area of Florida working on getting a band together. Surf, Hot Rod, 60s Garage Rock. Looking for Guitar(s), Drums, & what ever else that may fit. Last edited: Jun 04, 2015 12:00:58 Top
thunderbass Joined: Aug 15, 2010 Posts: 54 Largo, Florida	Posted on Dec 27 2015 02:20 PM Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Dec 27 2015 07:47 PM If you repost your cl ad and add pictures, tweak your language, or run alternating ads you may get responses. I am assuming you are running an cl ad. I do the same and find that people respond to a well-written ad. Here is a link to my ad: — Squink Out! Top
thunderbass Joined: Aug 15, 2010 Posts: 54 Largo, Florida	Posted on Dec 30 2015 09:31 AM Ok, thanks for the advice. Much appreciated. Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on Feb 02 2016 09:04 PM Move to Orange County and we can start immediately. Top
thunderbass Joined: Aug 15, 2010 Posts: 54 Largo, Florida	Posted on Feb 11 2016 04:00 PM Hey WaimeaBay, are you the one from Orlando who posted an ad looking for a bass player on Craig's List a month or two ago? Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on Feb 14 2016 07:57 PM yeah, that was likely me. I had given up looking for surf band mates in Orlando for a while. I had a decent project going in Gainsville with some great guys, but careers and other crap got in the way. Then I was approached by somebody through a mutual friend. We are a 3 piece called "The Shoguns of Surf" (tentative name). I really don't want to stay a 3 piece, so the search continues for another player. I have been practicing a lot lately and we rehearse weekly. I am hoping to be playing out soon. Maybe by this summer. Top
thunderbass Joined: Aug 15, 2010 Posts: 54 Largo, Florida	Posted on Mar 22 2016 11:38 AM Hey Waimea Bay, how goes the search? Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on Mar 22 2016 07:40 PM still a 3 piece. Rehearsing regularly. I am going to be choosey with the next guitar player. We got pretty decent chemistry going right now. so if we take on a 2nd guitarist, it's got to be the right fit. What's up with you? Any luck? Top
thunderbass Joined: Aug 15, 2010 Posts: 54 Largo, Florida	Posted on Apr 02 2016 02:40 PM It's not going at all. I'm in touch with more players that quit playing Surf than current players. One significant music event lately is that I just finished building a Warmoth Jazz bass. I'm still getting to know it and trying out strings to see what sounds best. I'm very sure it'll be my main bass. I really like the ash body with the Fender 60s Custom Shop pick ups. So, you have two guitars and a drummer, and you're in need of a bass player, am I right? Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on Apr 02 2016 10:23 PM Sorry your search is not going well. It is hard finding people in this state! Crazy, because there is so much coast and so many surf shops and tiki bars that could be played. My bandmate plays guitar or bass, you are always welcome to come and jam with us. Too bad its probably at least 90 minutes away. Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin	Posted on Apr 03 2016 07:50 AM Good luck to you both. (Dan, your avatar has my favorite mermaid.) — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on Apr 04 2016 08:02 PM yeah Wes, I actually have my avatar as a full size poster in my man cave. Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin	Posted on Apr 05 2016 05:35 AM WaimeaBay wrote: yeah Wes, I actually have my avatar as a full size poster in my man cave. Class. — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top
SamDBL Joined: Sep 19, 2016 Posts: 246 Tampa	Posted on Jul 16 2017 10:33 PM Tampa guitarist here. Hit me up. — Guitarist for Black Valley Moon & Down By Law Top

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