Novice Bassist

[geoffboswell]

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

[Geek99]

Welcome 

what gear are you thinking of buying ? 
I point you towards Marketplace where you can buy basses that are properly maintained and fettled 

[Geek99]

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 

[ezbass]

 

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.

[Geek99]

Regarding the six string thing, best not mentioned unless followed by the word “bass” 😀

Edited Monday at 17:40 by Geek99

[Reggaebass]

Welcome Geoff 

[SpondonBassed]

Welcome Geoff.

[Richard R]

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.

[prowla]

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).

[warmnotes]

Hello Geoff