Recent content by BloodyPete

  1. BloodyPete

    New member, new bass, absolute beginner!

    Steve, We are in the same age demographic... so I’m also starting late. Better to get in the game a little late vs. sitting on the sidelines!
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    New member, new bass, absolute beginner!

    I can’t wait to learn that bass line!!!
  3. BloodyPete

    New member, new bass, absolute beginner!

    Thanks drumvsbass Not sure I understand all your references... but I’m sure I will be ROFL at these soon enough!
  4. BloodyPete

    New member, new bass, absolute beginner!

    I learned about the La Bella's here on TalkBass. This site is an amazing resource!
  5. BloodyPete

    New member, new bass, absolute beginner!

    jd56hawk, Thank you so much for linking all the above videos!!! FYI...I did purchase some LaBella Flat Wounds which I will put on soon. Tanks again! Pete
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    New member, new bass, absolute beginner!

    Absolutely!!!
  7. BloodyPete

    New member, new bass, absolute beginner!

    Thanks Blueinred, That fretboard chart will definitely be a great help!
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    New member, new bass, absolute beginner!

    A9X Thanks for the advice! Sounds like a good plan. Pete
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    New member, new bass, absolute beginner!

    Chris, I guess I'm in the latter mode as well...Not looking to join a band or play in public. Just want to eventually be able to play along with my favorite music. (Beatles, Pink Floyd, Air, etc...) Going to dive into the TalkingBass lessons & learn my way around the fretboard. Pete
  10. BloodyPete

    New member, new bass, absolute beginner!

    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I look forward to our future conversations about everything Bass.
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    New member, new bass, absolute beginner!

    Here she is...
  12. BloodyPete

    New member, new bass, absolute beginner!

    Hi All! I decided to use the down time provided by COVID-19 to pursue a lifelong dream...learn to play the Bass Guitar! I've been lurking these forums the past few weeks for tips and ideas on how to get started. TalkBass is an amazing community of experts! Last week I purchased my first Bass...