Oh well..here goes!

[Zampa]

Hello everyone..Im Steve and im an alcoholic

Ooops, wrong forum!....

Start again...Hello I am Steve, 52..pushing 53...I have been 'playing' the bass for about a year after customising an old Kay bass guitar.

I have had an ordinary 'lead' electric guitar for years, but I could never master it, I have fat fingers...I never fancied being a 'glory boy' anyway..

I recently bought an Ibanez GS300 after one of my students told me I would 'feel' the difference with something better and a little newer..he was right, Im really enjoying myself now..

I have probaby left it far to late to be much kop...but I really enjoy figuring tunes etc out..its a cracking feeling finding 'that missing note

Anyway..thats me..

For now...

[steve-bbb]

Im Steve 51 pushing 52 and sausage fingers too

[Horizontalste]

I'm also Steve but no sausage fingers here. Welcome to the forum you can never have too many Steve's

[Grangur]

Hi Steve,
I started really getting into playing bass when I was onlt a youngster of 50ish as well. I'm now pushing 54 or 55, I forget.
Welcome buddy.

Richard (can answer to to Seve if it helps)

[Len_derby]

Welcome Steve. It's never to late to have fun.

[BassTractor]

I concur with Steve, Richsteve and Lensteve.
Enjoy the site!
Oh, and you'll find BC filled to the rim with Welshies and ambassadors living there. You'll not walk alone.


best,
bertsteve

[discreet]

[size=4]Hey, I'm old too.[/size]
[size=4]And an alcoholic. [/size] Edited August 26, 2013 by discreet

[Grangur]

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1377511711' post='2188229']
.... You'll not walk alone.

best,
bertsteve
[/quote] That's true; LiverpudlianSteves as well

[BassTractor]

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1377518798' post='2188353']
That's true; LiverpudlianSteves as well
[/quote]

Close enough, innit?
I thought it was. Just take the A41/A550 and you're in Queensferry before even finishing a song of sorts.

[BassBunny]

[quote name='Zampa' timestamp='1377470871' post='2188009']
I have probaby left it far to late to be much kop...but I really enjoy figuring tunes etc out..its a cracking feeling finding 'that missing note
[/quote]
You ain't too old. I didn't start playing Bass until I hit 56. Now playing in 3 bands, loving it and like you I am a guitarist that saw the error of his ways. Even manage to hold my own in a Jazz/Fusion band so just go for it. As the saying goes "Don't count the days, make every day count".

[borisbrain]

Hey Steve, welcome. The rest of this lot can speak for themselves - I'm a sprightly virtual teenager at 46...

Groove on,

BB

[Zampa]

Hi all (and fellow Steves!) thanks for the friendly welcome..much appreiciated..

Im sure that I will learn a lot here...

[SpaceChick]

Oh, where in Wales are you?

Welcome by the way.

I was once a Welsh ambassador in Sarf Larndon but they let me go home for good behaviour

[Kiwi]

There are many hidden Steve's on here. It might be the most popular name for bassists. Oh yes.

[steve-bbb]

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1377633250' post='2189757']
There are many hidden Steve's on here. It might be the most popular name for bassists. Oh yes.
[/quote]

its an age thing old chap

[discreet]

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1377630672' post='2189716']
I was once a Welsh ambassador in Sarf Larndon but they let me go home for good behaviour
[/quote]

That's cobblers. We kicked 'er aaht 'cos she would'n show us 'er Bristols.

[Zampa]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377636729' post='2189826']
That's cobblers. We kicked 'er aaht 'cos she would'n show us 'er Bristols.
[/quote]

Lol...aint heard that term for years...or 'froopny bits'

[Zampa]

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1377630672' post='2189716']
Oh, where in Wales are you?

Welcome by the way.

I was once a Welsh ambassador in Sarf Larndon but they let me go home for good behaviour
[/quote]

Just the other side of Swansea, towards Carmarthen space chick...a wild and lonely place..

Oh and Im actually from 'sahf London' meself....Pwopa Del Boy country...Peckham

[SpaceChick]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377636729' post='2189826']


That's cobblers. We kicked 'er aaht 'cos she would'n show us 'er Bristols.
[/quote]

Too right too, you old perve!!

[discreet]

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1378445020' post='2200317']
Too right too, you old perve!!
[/quote]

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[Cat]

Hiya, Steve.

I'm a recent Ibanez convert myself, having recently discovered the wonder of the Ibanez SR300 with it's razor thin neck and body. You may have fat fingers but I have short ones AND small hands so my super-thin-necked new bass is simply wonderful. All hail Ibanez!

You're never too old to start anything. I read recently of a bloke who took up marathon running at age 72 so by that reckoning, you're still a sprogg. Besides, I'm not all that many years behind you so you're not allowed to argue with me.

Playing bass is excellent, especially if - like me - you've always been torn between rhythm and melody. This wonderful instrument combines both to perfection. And it's just plain fun.

[Ashwood1985]

Hi Steve,

[size=4][center]" Cockney ambassador to wales "[/center][/size]


Good to see you representing my people mate!

Clearly a top boy. Welcome!

Edited September 9, 2013 by Ashwood1985

[Phil Starr]

Hi Steve, I started playing at 55, I've been gigging for 5 years and am in two bands. You've got loads of time. good luck.

[Zampa]

Cheers again all...

Well, I have been 'playing' for about a year now and the novelty hasnt worn off yet...as long as I make some progress Im happy..

Im sure I can learn a lot here..

Cat...you are dead right about that neck..as I was pulling it from the box I knew this was the one for me, it made a massive difference to my innability...