geoffboswell Posted Monday at 17:06 Posted Monday at 17:06 Hello folks, I'm a novice bassist looking to learn. As I'm advanced in years (coughs) learning bass is one of those things I was going to do every year since taking some lessons in the 1990s. I'm yet to buy any kit, though I do have some bits and pieces around, as I have some (six string) guitar stuff sitting staring, and also I'm an internet radio show presenter so I have some software, and tech bits too! Geoff x 3 Quote
Geek99 Posted Monday at 17:14 Posted Monday at 17:14 Welcome what gear are you thinking of buying ? I point you towards Marketplace where you can buy basses that are properly maintained and fettled Quote
Geek99 Posted Monday at 17:19 Posted Monday at 17:19 Often members meet in person rather than risk the lottery that is ebay, Facebook and delivery Sometimes members may have something you want gathering dust so ask in Items Wanted Quote
ezbass Posted Monday at 17:25 Posted Monday at 17:25 18 minutes ago, geoffboswell said: I'm yet to buy any kit, Oh, we’ll soon sort that out. This is the house of gear acquisition syndrome. Quote
Geek99 Posted Monday at 17:39 Posted Monday at 17:39 (edited) Regarding the six string thing, best not mentioned unless followed by the word “bass” 😀 Edited Monday at 17:40 by Geek99 Quote
Richard R Posted 11 hours ago Posted 11 hours ago Welcome aboard. Lots of us on here started after middle age. I usually recommend StudyBass.com as a great free resource which is well structured. Scotts Bass Lessons academy lessons are also very good - much better than the free clickbait he puts out on YT. Quote
prowla Posted 9 hours ago Posted 9 hours ago When buying a bass, I would suggest getting a decent one used; it'll hold its value so if you decide to sell it you'll recoup your money and so it'll be a zero-cost item. Of course, you'll get recommendation for a variety of instruments; I'd suggest looking at what your favourite musicians play and letting that steer your choice. As far as playing goes, if you've done a bit of guitar, then you'll implicitly know where the notes are (ie. a 4-string bass is like the botton 4 strings of a guitar an octave lower). A small clip-on tuner is a handy thing to have around (I have a Rotosound one, but there are plenty of brands about). Quote
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