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02-13-2007, 03:22 AM
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My son is 13 years old and has been playing bass since August 06. Last weekend, the band he's in played their first gig! I've been teaching him and he's been teaching himself but the whole band did themselves proud - they sounded fantastic! Songs ranging from Alannah Miles Black Velvet to the Chili Peppers Californication. I've paid money to hear far worse
Sam and his heavy great J Bass... 
The band - CREATION 
The thong that was draped over Sam's headstock sometime during the set break - Rock God indeed  
As you can imagine, I am very proud 
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02-13-2007, 03:42 AM
| | | | poor childīs back... |
02-13-2007, 04:07 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saint Petersbourg, Russia | | Quote:
Originally Posted by ljbass  poor childīs back... | Swimming pool might help this... |
02-13-2007, 04:52 AM
| | | | Gotta be proud of that little guy. Well done Sam! |
02-13-2007, 05:40 AM
|  | (((o))) Moderator | | Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Antwerp, Belgium | | | Cool, band name could be a bit more original though. |
02-13-2007, 07:03 AM
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Endorsing Artist: FBB Bass Works/Barker Bass | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monroe Twp, NJ | | Only a parent who is also a musician can truely appreciate how extremely cool it is to watch your child perform .... it's the 2nd best feeling in the world, outdone only by the feeling you get when your son/daughter is old enough to start teaching you some things 
Some of the greatest days in my life were when I was playing with my son (a percussionist) and he was showing me all of these intricate/complex grooves ......  |
02-13-2007, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by pointbass Only a parent who is also a musician can truely appreciate how extremely cool it is to watch your child perform .... it's the 2nd best feeling in the world, outdone only by the feeling you get when your son/daughter is old enough to start teaching you some things
Some of the greatest days in my life were when I was playing with my son (a percussionist) and he was showing me all of these intricate/complex grooves ...... | I get to play a show with my son (a percussionist with the Middle school Jazz Band) on February 20th (MY BIRTHDAY). They do not have a bass player, so I am filling in and I cannot wait. They have been practicing very hard. Way to go SAM!!!
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02-13-2007, 11:27 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Louisiana for now. | | | I remember when I was doing a show once, and my dad walked in.
He used to be a drummer, and at one point his band was invited to go on tour with Inglebert Humperdink. It just so happened that I played drums for half of the set in this partiular band, too. When he ended up walking in, I was so surprised and excited to see him there, I pretty much lost the beat (and the entire song) haha
I mean, I don't have kids... so that's all I have to contribute. ;-D
At any rate, it looks like he had a good show... which is especially important for your first one. My first show was terrible. A total disaster. No one had their crap together, and we had technicaly problems out the wazoo. I was pretty much the only one with an actual amp, so they all tried running direct (yes, even the guitarists... they didn't have DI's either). They refused to buy anything. I pretty much funded that whole band. Then we broke up, and they forced me to sue them...
Whoa. Enough grumbling.
I'm happy for you and your son! ;-D
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02-13-2007, 11:54 AM
| | Bass Head | | Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Aussie expat in Saudi Arabia | | Quote:
Originally Posted by ljbass poor childīs back... | I offered him the use of my 5 string Curbow (retired since my Parker Fly arrived! ) but he said he perfers his Fender! Maybe a bit of trouble transitioning from the 4 to 5 but I think the Curbow will win out because of it's weight, or lack of... Quote:
Originally Posted by Vorago Cool, band name could be a bit more original though. | Such as? I thought it was pretty good for 5 kids ranging from 13 to 16 years old...
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02-13-2007, 02:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maplewood,Minnesota | | | I wish my dad played bass when I first started, then he'd realize that I really did need a bigger amp...
Is the Fender yours?
If it's his first, he's a lucky SOB, I moved up to an SX paid fully by me December 05 because it was greatly needed... |
02-13-2007, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rancidrancid I wish my dad played bass when I first started, then he'd realize that I really did need a bigger amp... | It's actually pretty cool having a son who wants to learn bass and that I'm able to teach him. The best thing is, if I say something isn't hard to learn, then he doesn't find it hard - he just gets on with it. He's using my amp at the moment and it's more than big enough! Quote:
Originally Posted by rancidrancid Is the Fender yours?
If it's his first, he's a lucky SOB, I moved up to an SX paid fully by me December 05 because it was greatly needed... | No, the Fender is Sam's! When he said he would like to learn bass, I picked that one up quite cheap for him. The pickups were shot and the body looked like something the dog dragged in so I had the body resprayed and then replaced the pickups and electronics and it was good to go.
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02-18-2007, 01:56 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO | | that's really cool. i wish i had started as a kid.
i have 2 nephews and 3 nieces who i've gotten into music. my 8 year old nephew can now play a few songs on guitar. i won't let him stop | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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