Farwell, kind of

[Paolo85]

I never did an introduction post, but I'll do a farwell post. I am not playing the bass anymore, and it turns out this spoils my enjoyment here unfortunately. I posted here an average of around 18 times per month between March 2022 and this September. I have since only made posts to sell my gear. Slowly, and with no rush, I am going to sell everything apart from my Ibanez Mezzo and the practice amp for the occasional noodling.

It has been nice chatting with you these past two years.

A physiotheraphist this summer said that I should stop playing the bass while we were working on my back pain. That was quite sad as I was in the process of looking for a band.

She also prescribed exercises, and the whole thing pushed me to become more physically active, putting in the hours to get fit.

It turned out that, as I am glued to my laptop all day for work, not spending the rest of the time glued to a big wooden object with strings, even if it makes the coolest sound ever created and is amazing to play, is good for my body, my mental health, my family.

So that's it. No more time and money spent on gear, no more long hours practicing, no time for a band for the forseable future. I am not the sort of person that can juggle too many things at once unfortunately.

I'll be around to sell stuff. Best wishes to you all. Farwell

Edited December 8, 2024 by Paolo85

[Mudpup]

All the best buddy. Thanks for your contributions to the site and make sure you check in now and again!

[franzbassist]

What @Mudpup said.  All the best.

 

[Reggaebass]

I’d like to wish you all the best Paolo in whatever you do, and Hopefully you’ll pop in now and again 

[ahpook]

A tough decision to make, so good for you for being brave about it...but good plan to keep the bass and combo 👍

 

All the best, and take care.

 

 

[Steve Browning]

All the best for the future. As others have said, don't desert us entirely. There will always be folk who will benefit from your knowledge and experience. 

[SpondonBassed]

Best of luck Paolo.

[Teebs]

Best wishes Paolo 👍🏼

[BlueMoon]

All the best, Paolo!
 

When you have finally made a decision to quit it gets easier to live with the decision.

 

Still, keep music close-by.

[snorkie635]

Best wishes to you and may your back live pain-free forever.

[Beedster]

All the best @Paolo85, hope you find your way back to playing one day 👍

[police squad]

yes, all the best and look after yourself

[Burns-bass]

I gave up for nearly 10 years as I just didn't find playing music fun or interesting anymore.

 

World kept turning and now I enjoy it again.

 

Invest your time and energy in things you love and your life will be worth it. (And don't spend too much time at work!)

 

Best of luck for the future.

[dmccombe7]

Sorry to see you leave Paolo but you can always come back at any time especially when you miss us all 

Take care and all the best with the back issue.

Dave 

Edited December 13, 2024 by dmccombe7

[Richard R]

As others have said - better to look after your back than cripple yourself.

Happy noodling, and pop in every so often.

 

 

[PJC]

All the best …

do you still have the HB-60 and want to sell?

if you’re Bromley then pretty local 

[Paolo85]

49 minutes ago, PJC said:

All the best …

do you still have the HB-60 and want to sell?

if you’re Bromley then pretty local 

Thanks!

 

That's sold,  sorry

[msb]

Wishing you well , Paolo. Sometimes one must take a step back to look after things , I hope your interest in bass will return.