musicbassman Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I’m 64. I first started playing bass in 1969 – first bass was a [b]Danelectro Longhorn[/b]! I moved to London and worked professionally from 1973 – 1978. No one famous, just played in numerous different bands of all styles to pay the rent. I bought a [b]’62 Jazz Bass[/b] in 1974 and a [b]’63 Precision [/b]in 1975 – they could be had for about £150 at the time. Later I moved onto playing top end functions and similar – earnt good money from this over the years. Had a [b]Musicman 5 string[/b] by then. Finally stopped gigging in 2001 – I’d had enough of the late nights and dragging equipment around. I seriously reckon I must have done well over a thousand gigs in my 30 years of regular working. Now after a 16 year break and retired from my regular day job I’m taking up playing again just for pleasure – so looking for a rehearsal band or similar in West Sussex, arranging material to a high standard. I think I've kept up to date musically over the years and I'm a big fan of current favourites such as Michael League and Tim Lefebvre. I bought a new [b]JV Precision in 1982[/b] – one of the very first - these had a Fender logo – and I’ve kept this tucked away all these years so this will now be my main instrument. Best wishes to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytoad Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Welcome, enjoy the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Welcome...good to have you back in the fold again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 At least the lugging isn't as bad as it used to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikamaka Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Welcome back to the shed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Hi Musicbassman and welcome. Whereabouts in West Sussex? I have a couple of horn players I know who may be able to hook you up with a big band / rehearsal band. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyce49 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 hi and welcome sounds like youve had fun over the years playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Welcome! Another JV P man too! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Coffee Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Welcome to the forum. Bass players age well - like many other things we love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelG Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Hello, +1 to the JV P. Great basses. Have fun, and enjoy the wisdom of nice folks from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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