Acesn8s Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I'm a Bass rookie at 60 years of age. Excited to engage with another group of Bass enthusiest. I have soo much to learn, and unfortunately little time to do so. I'll be content taking this bass ride as long as it lasts. I've been practicing for just about a year. My progress has been satisfactory according to my instructor. Gear wise I started with an entry level Yamaha 170 played thru a 35 watt Ibanez Sound Wave amp, that I played for approx. 7 months. I remain in posession of the Sound Wave. The Yamaha was traded in for an up grade. I chose an ESP LTD B-4E. It was a good choice bcause she is a joy to play. I also upgraded my amp with the acquisition of a Fender Rumble 500v3 combo amp. It is also a dream to play thru. I 'm drawn to playing jazz/funk fusion,rock, and pop music. I'm looking forward to absorbing as much Knowledge as possible from my brothers and sisters accross the pond. Quote
Marc S Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Hi there Acesn8s, Welcome to basschat Don't worry about being a rookie at 60 I took 25 years off playing bass! I wish I never did, but there you go The main thing is to enjoy it as much as you can Sounds like you've made a good start, by hiring a tutor Glad you like your upgraded bass It's important that you find it comfortable to play Have a good time on here, and post questions, answers, suggestions, pics of gear etc Just contribute - we're a friendly lot, honestly Marc (saying "croeso" - from Wales) Quote
Dad3353 Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Good afternoon, Acesn8s, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Much here to inform, amuse and share. There are more than a few here from your side of the ocean, so you are far from alone. ([i]60..? Young whippersnapper to some of us here..![/i] ) Quote
Acesn8s Posted April 2, 2015 Author Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks for all of the welcomes guys, it helps me to feel compfortable like one of the gang. Quote
Dad3353 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Steady on there, old chap, there's still the question of the initiation ceremony. Once the fees have been settled we can turn to finding a suitable date and another source of fire-proof leatherware. Any preference for colour between puce, crimson and violet..? Quote
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