Phil Adams Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hi all. Got dad to buy me my first bass in the late 60's when I was 14 from Hunt's in Windsor. Then came motorbikes, girls, mortgage, kids etc etc. Nearly always kept a bass but never played enough to get any good at it. A chance discussion with a customer burst a huge bubble inside me, and he and myself are working on a load of material he has written with a view to starting recording in a couple of weeks. He already has 2 CDs and I'm working on getting a set out of those which we can perform. 40 odd years of catching up though, blisters and sore fingers etc but I'm loving it. I have surprised myself at my progress, I never thought I would be able to play judging from my previous attempts, and I'm still rubbish but I am getting better. Oh yes, and we're booked for a gig in a small club at the end of next month. Please excuse me, I need to practise. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Hey Phil - welcome back I'm sure you'll find time to practise & time to visit us here it's a fine place ATB, John PS: It's always good to know which part of planet bass you're on! Edited March 12, 2013 by KiOgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BassTractor Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hey Phil, Welcome! Cool how you are already in the process of recording and gigging! You should teach some of us about that. You've come to the right place, so please enjoy. OR ELSE! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Nice to have another "rocker" on here Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Adams Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 I thank you all kindly chaps for the warm welcome. Yes I'm straight in at the deep end but I've wasted enough time and now I need to get stuck in. Got nearly everything I need. A nice old amp and cabs, a choice of basses, now comes the tricky bit: playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hi Phil, I started from scratch at 55 and was gigging within the year, well six months actually. Five years on I'm now in two bands and doing guest spots with other bands and playing with anyone who'll have me. I've no talent but I work at it and I'm reliable. It is amazing how much progress you make with regular practice and I just love it. So will you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phil Adams Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hi Phil, that sounds very similar to me, I'm loving it. The guitarist I've teamed up with is hard work at times. We have a gig in a club in 6 weeks and we need to rehearse. He's forgotten how many of his own songs go and what key they are in etc after I've practised for hours with his CDs. Nightmare. We are playing for charity after all (with the hope of being invited back another time for payment) but at my stage I don't need him throwing me off track all the time. I guess it'll be alright on the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) My first guitarist, who started me off (so I owe him) got gradually more and more erratic, then we realised he was losing his hearing and was deaf in one ear. Sad for him but it is really hard for a beginner when things go off piste. Good luck with the gig, you've got plenty of time and you can always do the bassists thing of hiding at the back. Give my best to Berkshire, I lived in Reading for 28 years. Edited March 13, 2013 by Phil Starr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Adams Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Well, so far, I've been in the studio a couple of times and we've got rough mixes down on 2 songs, and I've had 2 "auditions" with a blues band and I got the job, more through my enthusiasm than my playing ability I reckon, but nevertheless great fun. Been enjoying the forum, and as my knowledge grows, I might even feel like voicing opinions now and again, rather than just asking dumb questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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