New guy, old bass

[_n1]

Hi all,

I'm a drummer who was always fascinated with bad-ass bass players. Last year my step-father passed away and I inherited a 1964 Fender Jazz Bass. The day I picked it up, just out of curiosity, I couldn't put it down.

Now, I'm learning and I love it.

I discovered your forum today and decided to join.

In retrospect, I wish I'd been interested in playing bass while step-dad was still alive (he was an amazing Jazz musician), so I hope to get some of that wisdom from the old dogs around here.


Cheers,
Oli

[MonetBass]

Welcome! You'll definitely gain some knowledge here, no doubt. And the occasional hatful of poo.

Oh, and the rules around here are, especially with a sweet bass such as that: no pics, no bass.

[_n1]

Oh it's like that?

Well, then

[MonetBass]

Very nice, my friend.

[_n1]

very nice, indeed. it's like playing on a mean 30 year old Gretsch kit.

[3rdBass]

You have obviously failed to thoroughly read the policies of this forum with regard to posts by previous drummers. This is in direct violation of the forum rules. You will be contacted immediately by this forum's moderator and are required to forfeit your bass in lieu of penalties. PM me for shipping details or to make arrangements for pickup at your location.



..........................Welcome to TB, beautiful Jazz, and you already have a drummer's sense of timing & rhythm with the bass.

[_n1]

try and catch me if you want my bass

and it's true, i'm more interested in playing the rhythmic and percussive styles like soul and blues. these days, i just throw on my Mike Clark on drums CD and jam with the master for hours.