Old Guy Picks Up the Bass

[hnbass]

Hello Bassplayers. I'm an old guy (56) who out of the blue decided to try the bass. I'd never touched one or any stringed instrument, but I did play a bit of trombone in high school. I rented a bas for a few months and then bought a Jazz (Geddy Lee signature, made in Japan). I've fallen in love with playing. It's been almost two years and while I still call myself a beginner, I've come a long way. Tonight I'm playing with a group of much better musicians then me at a private party (at my house, no less) for about 20 people. It's by no means a paying gig, but it's not bad for an Old Guy.

If anyone would like to respond our share whatever they want to, I'd be happy to hear it.


Hnbass

[whitefuneral]

Welcome to TB, good luck with you're playing and future bass work.
A Geddy lee signature, very nice there, saw one the other day.

[shackled]

Have fun tonight! That is about the size of the gigs I usually play.

[hnbass]

In case any of you are interested, my gig last night was a huge success. 18 songs that all came off great. I managed to hang in for all of them and nailed the short solo in Brown Eyed Girl

[Madanasca]

You're never too old! And that's great news about your gig, congratulations. Of course it's easy to get the gig when it's at your house -- heh! But that's cool it all came off well, and Brown Eyed Girl has always been one of my favorite songs and it's mainly because of the bass tracks.

[dbase]

I'm 65 and still playing Brown Eyed Girl... Rock On.

[pacojas]

(56 ain't old)