Please judge my craigslist ad ...

[NickInMesa]

So yes I am a returning bassist and I am looking to join a band, I just want to play, even if it means struggling a little, after not playing for so many years, but I am a person who LOVES challenges:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/muc/1217533222.html

So far 2 answers, one for an audition, the other to give me it was a refreshing ad and give me a word of encouragement.

What do you think?

[phatbass]

I think it's a good honest ad.

I admit my first reaction was you are being a bit down on yourself. It's no biggie but I maybe would have just said I haven't played in a band for a while.

[jmattbassplaya]

Originally Posted by NickInMesa

So yes I am a returning bassist and I am looking to join a band, I just want to play, even if it means struggling a little, after not playing for so many years, but I am a person who LOVES challenges:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/muc/1217533222.html

So far 2 answers, one for an audition, the other to give me it was a refreshing ad and give me a word of encouragement.

What do you think?

Not bad. You let everyone know what you`re about from the get-go and are honest about yourself and your abilities. All I can add is best of luck to you and I hope you find some great people to play with

Cheers

[bassplayer8953]

What you're describing was my situation about 20 years ago. Return to playing in my late 30's after a 10-15 year hiatus.

You've described yourself & your situation; see who salutes. You may well have many positive years of enjoying the instrument & playing ahead of you. I'm still jammin...with guys about 10 years younger than me...but still old pharts, in the world of r&r. It's all good...enjoy!...and good luck!!!

[zeppelinfreak]

Theres a town called mesa!

Oh, and your ad is solid. Honest, straight forward, and realistic.

[Quadcam]

it's little long winded but I would have hit you up for our band.

Thats the kinda thing we were looking for when we started and i placed an ad on CL pretty much stating we were looking for someone like you, we found a decent bass player that I really enjoy jammin with.

So yeh that works
good luck to you


Zep, theres a town called Mesa and an Airline too, actually Mesaba, part of Northwest but they're based in AZ

[NickInMesa]

Yes, there is a city named Mesa. Only the largest bedroom community in America, with nearly half a million people.

Bedroom, because most people work out of its boundaries.

Very middle-class, very Mormon.

[EricF]

Good ad. I'm guessing you're a better player than your ad might lead people to believe, however. If you go in prepared and positive, you're off to a great start.

That's pretty much the situation I was in just over a year ago when I joined the band I'm in now. I hooked up with a group of late-30's to early-40's guys who are skilled musicians, but have good jobs and families. We take our music seriously, and we have a great time doing it, but there is no expectation of ever "making it". For me, it's a perfect fit.

Good luck, man!

[prokfrog]

To me, it's a bit too wordy. think of it as a resume'. if you don't get across your preferences, and accomplishments in the first few lines, peoples eyes start to roll in the back of thier head. All the talk of your practice regimen says you lack confidence, and may not be ready to do what you think you want to do. Maybe something more like...

Rock bassist returning to the scene after several years hiatus looking for ..... style / schedule / location (travel radius). no ego , drug free, etc.

Get in and out. save everything else for when you get someone on the phone.

[NickInMesa]

Originally Posted by prokfrog

To me, it's a bit too wordy.

Agreed.

I will rewrite it if I am still looking.

[prokfrog]

Originally Posted by NickInMesa

Agreed.

I will rewrite it if I am still looking.

Good Luck!!