I've been SINGING bass in a Christian mixed ensemble of one sort or another for...(wait, let me count) 28 years. I have always loved the bass line in every song I heard. It resonated through my head and my body. I moved to the bass line.
A few years ago, an opportunity came up to start playing bass with a vocal group I was in, so I bought a 4-string electric bass set-up and started learning to play. I already read music, got most theory, and understood rhythms, so it mostly came easy. Well, the 'opportunity' evaporated and I couldn't stay motivated on my own. The bass and amp in the corner looked sad and needed someone to play them, so I sold them.
So, it's 2011. I'm now 52 years old and I'm looking for another bass rig. Another opportunity is out there. This time, I think I'll actually take some formal lessons and get a better foundation on the instrument.
Oh, I also ride motorcycles (sportibkes/crotch rockets, mostly) and play a little golf, in addition to singing, fishing, hunting, working (when I HAVE to). Looking forward to lots of good discussions.
