Time to quit

[BassAdder60]

Today I have stood down from my band and decided I have played my last note !

Ive enjoyed it but felt the time has come to enjoy other things 

 

My complete list of gear will be up for sale on here soon 

Ampeg V4B

Ampeg SVT212AV 

Ampeg SVT112AV

Genzler Magellan 800

Fender USA Performer PBass White

Fender Vintera II  PBass black

Fender Vintera Dakota Red 

 

 

All my gear is well looked after and virtually as new condition and will be mostly available for collection in Suffolk 

 

 

[ezbass]

Does that mean no more bass going forward?

[Merton]

Ah Martin, sorry to hear that. Good luck with the next steps

[BassAdder60]

33 minutes ago, ezbass said:

Does that mean no more bass going forward?

Yep no more bass but I play guitar too so that will keep my musical interest going but home use only 

[ezbass]

8 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said:

Yep no more bass but I play guitar too so that will keep my musical interest going but home use only 

Big, bold move, I’d keep a bass around too*, but that’s me. 
 

 

 

 

 

*You can always buy something cheap later if the need arises.

[BassAdder60]

Just now, ezbass said:

Big, bold move, I’d keep a bass around too*, but that’s me. 
 

 

 

 

 

*You can always buy something cheap later if the need arises.

For me playing bass was always about in a band and gigging 

 

I won’t miss not having one around at home 

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

17 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said:

Yep no more bass but I play guitar too so that will keep my musical interest going but home use only 

No big deal really . You're still doing music at home .  I'm happy experimenting with synths ,and pickup a bass once in a while , while trying to improve my recording techniques on GarageBand . Enjoy your new direction 

[ahpook]

That's a big decision to make, but good for you for going with it.

 

Bass will still be here if your world spins that way again.

 

Have fun !

 

Edited March 22, 2024 by ahpook

[neepheid]

32 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said:

For me playing bass was always about in a band and gigging 

 

I won’t miss not having one around at home 

 

I get that - I rarely play at home unless I'm learning stuff.

 

Best of luck going forward.

[nilorius]

3 hours ago, BassAdder60 said:

Today I have stood down from my band and decided I have played my last note !

Ive enjoyed it but felt the time has come to enjoy other things 

 

My complete list of gear will be up for sale on here soon 

Ampeg V4B

Ampeg SVT212AV 

Ampeg SVT112AV

Genzler Magellan 800

Fender USA Performer PBass White

Fender Vintera II  PBass black

Fender Vintera Dakota Red 

 

 

All my gear is well looked after and virtually as new condition and will be mostly available for collection in Suffolk 

 

 

You make decisions for Your self................before and after whiskey.

[Lozz196]

We’ll all still be here should you return to the low end at some point Martin.

[naxos10]

Brave decision Martin, all the best for your future endeavours

[Reggaebass]

Sorry to hear this, bass is a big part of my life but not everyone is the same , really wish you all the best in the future and hope you still be posting here 

[TheGreek]

I'm in a similar place currently - hardly playing so I feel the need to downsize but one thing is for sure...I'll be keeping (at least) one (maybe one of each??)

[HornetPinata]

Complete stranger here, and I don't know the situation but I'm sorry to hear it's come to this for you.

 

I maybe speaking out of place, feels like it and I hope you do not take offence of a stranger butting in.., but I think you should keep a your favourite bass or a bass you love the sound of as I think you're going to miss it.

I mostly play guitar these days. No band. Sold my bass/es once. Missed it and I bought another and blew a lot of money on it. When making music and recording at home a guitar with an octaver soon becomes a reminder of..no bass. Ended up buying a new more expensive bass to rectify. Still miss the Sabre and will "never" buy another one.

 

I wish you the best no matter what you do. Keep making music and enjoying it.

 

[bassamatic61]

Hi. Sorry, Total stranger who happened on the thread. Im 63 (gigging since 15). Unfortunately my spine is calcifying and I can't stand up any more and will lose all bladder and bowel control within the next five years. If its any help i can tell you my basses have gone from two to nine, I've taken to learning all the bass lines I've loved over the years but never played live. A good friend of mine took me to meet Dennis Dunaway (absolutely a brilliant guy, no ego, stunning bassplayer) and it reaffirmed in me what a stunning instrument tha bass guitar is!

Whatever your reasons for hanging up the spurs don't do yourself short. The very fact you opened this thread (imho) shows you aren't ready. Change the parameters, not the instrument.

Very best wishes to you.

[Happypants]

Sorry to hear you've lost the love for bass. Looks like you can free up some cash for other endeavours; I recommend motorcycling as an alternative money and time pit!

[la bam]

Don't worry about selling your gear, it can all be replaced when and if needed. It's also fun building the gear back up

 

[Nicko]

@BassAdder60I went through a similar thing a few years ago.  The band had broken up after lockdown and I just couldn't face going through the never ending cycle of getting a band to giggable standard, building a reputation, getting gigs and then it all falling apart.  I sold everything except a cheap bass but kept my guitars and now do a bit of home recording to keep me musical.

 

I haven't missed it at all.

 

Good luck!

[snorkie635]

Whatever your final decision, I hope all goes well for you. 
 

Best wishes

 

Snorkie

[Rosie C]

On 22/03/2024 at 11:08, ezbass said:

Big, bold move, I’d keep a bass around too*, but that’s me. 
 

*You can always buy something cheap later if the need arises.

 

That's what I did - I kept my favourite bass and a little practice amp. It gets played much more than I expected, even though I was having a break from bass!