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It was four years ago this Saturday that I went for my first bass lesson. I was a nervous middle aged lady with a Marlin Sidewinder, left behind in my flat by an Ex, (The Marlin I mean, though it applied to me too! :o )

Since then I have:[list]
[*]been in a dreadful band
[*]formed a better band
[*]made loads of new friends on Basschat and beyond
[*]met loads of inspiring people including John Paul Jones and Peter Hook
[*]started to play at jam sessions with whoever will put up with me
[*]been beating men back with sticks :lol: :P :gas: B)
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It is such a brilliant feeling to get up and play in front of an audience. Sometimes I feel as though I have been plucked out of my old life and dropped into someone else's.

To any beginners out there I would say, go for it, bloody well grab it by the neck and go for it. Play it every night till your fingers bleed (well, maybe not quite :blink: ). Summon up all your courage and get out there and inflict it on an audience. Just do it! :)

It may not bring you fame, it may not bring you fortune, but it will bring you joy.

love
seashell xx

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[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1422448861' post='2672751']
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[*]been beating men back with sticks :lol: :P :gas: B)
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Confirmed. Seen the bruises.

Seriously though this is more than I did in my first 10 years or more. But it was pre internet....feeling old now. :blush:

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[quote name='Raymondo' timestamp='1422454417' post='2672862']
Well done 'Shell long may your career continue.....oh and if you can persuade any of your admirers to bring along a sister or two to The White Horse next time I'd appreciate it ;) :lol: :lol:
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Lol :lol:
I may have exaggerated a bit for dramatic effect. :blush:

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[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1422462328' post='2673003']
Nice post. Good on you. Did you keep the Marlin? Nice to hang on to the first bass :)
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No, six months later I traded it in for a Mexican Fender P. Which is my main and beloved bass now.
But I remember the Marlin with affection. :)

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