Zampa Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Im Steve 51 pushing 52 and sausage fingers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'm also Steve but no sausage fingers here. Welcome to the forum you can never have too many Steve's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Welcome Steve. It's never to late to have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) [size=4]Hey, I'm old too.[/size] [size=4]And an alcoholic. [/size] Edited August 26, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1377511711' post='2188229'] .... You'll not walk alone. best, bertsteve [/quote] That's true; LiverpudlianSteves as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 [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". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borisbrain Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hey Steve, welcome. The rest of this lot can speak for themselves - I'm a sprightly virtual teenager at 46... Groove on, BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zampa Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hi all (and fellow Steves!) thanks for the friendly welcome..much appreiciated.. Im sure that I will learn a lot here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 There are many hidden Steve's on here. It might be the most popular name for bassists. Oh yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zampa Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 [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' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zampa Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 [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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1378445020' post='2200317'] Too right too, you old perve!! [/quote] [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashwood1985 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zampa Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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