thebigyin

Love the Blues

I am naturally left handed but play Bass and Guitar both right handed....left handed instruments were not common place years ago....I often wonder if I would be a better musician if I had learnt left handed and often wonder if playing right handed as ever hampered my natural ability....just a thought.

Best of luck for the future you deserve better....sorry it came to a fall out with friends but that will resolve in time.

All my favourites do

Don't blame you for quitting to be honest....20 years of on/off rehearsals and no gigs is a bit sad...not having a go at you.....you must be very easy going id of quit within 6 months if there was no commitment

Must admit these last few years my love for the Bass as took a real nose dive....last 3 bands I have been in I have been the lead Vocalist, I also dabble with Acoustic and Electric Guitar....still tinkle on Bass occasionally but not obsessed like I was years ago.

We used to get together at a mates house Guitar, Bass and Vox without the Drummer just to run through bits when we introduced new songs....not the same as full blown rehearsal but helped out in ways.

Thanks for the replies and info, appreciate your input

Thanks will do

Morning Folks just enquiring and wondering what peoples thoughts are on Greco Basses....any good? Woods used and general build quality ect, pick ups, electrics, machine heads....got my eye on one but just needed a heads up if anyone has owned and played them before I make a move....any information appreciated, thanks in advance.

Areatha Franklin and Wilson Picket box sets most of the Bass work from Tommy Cogbill, Jerry Jemmott and others....60s RnB you cant beat it.

Currently not in a band....over the years played 50/60s Rock n Roll, Pop, Rock Bands and the last gigging band was a 5 piece Acoustic Folky/Blues band.....enjoyed them all....had offers over the last couple of years to join your typical Pub Rock bands but they send me the over played usual cover set that every other bands hammered to death and it just doesn't interest me no more.....if I ever got the chance I would love to play in a decent Blues Trio or a good 60s Rhythm n Blues/Soul type band.....maybe its my midlife crisis or just musical snobbery lol.

Thanks for the link Grangur

Eh Scott apologies for that wasn't meant as a knock at you personally....been very tempted to join the academy to try re-kindle my love for Bass but don't know if I could justify it to be honest? Been playing a long time on and off but bouts of depression I have lost all confidence in my ability to play again...I pick my Bass up with all good intention but usually put it down within 20 minutes.....don't understand theory well....find it difficult to focus and apply myself....so please accept my apologies for a poor remark and post....it amounts to nothing more than petty jealousy on my behalf, I could never be that good as long as I have got a whole in my derrière....and feel really bad now....on a positive note I enjoy most of your videos....depression as messed me up badly and I'm in a rut musically. Wish I could remove the comment....cheers Bob.

Sorry had to switch off after about 40 seconds lol.

I'm sure Paul Turner used a Squier Jazz as his main Bass years ago....I love em.

Thanks to everyone for your views and imput....lot to ponder over, cheers.

Aye sounds about right

Just wondering if anyone is a member and is it worth joining....I have watched a few video lessons and bits on youtube some I have enjoyed and some I thought just meaningless drivel almost like he is scraping the barrel to just put a video out.....I don't know if I am just tempted to join to almost re-kindle my love for the Bass...not played band wise for years now and almost gave up I just don't have much enthusiasm at present....anyone feel the same? or is it just me having a mid-life crisis at 56...any suggestions to help me get back on track....I live in Grimsby and the once thriving music scene as died on its backside.

Thanks for your replies folks

Thanks

Really enjoyed that interview.....funny Guy

Great stuff

Anyone seen this dvd....just watched promo to it, looks great just wondering if anyone who maybe seen this and your thoughts is it a must????