Recent content by Dave Slater

I've played bass since I was 16. I'm now 73. My first bass (the only one I could find) was Supro Airline short scale and looked funky, so as soon as I could I bought one of those new Fender basses...first a precision, then Jazz. Then a whole bunch more. Now, shoulders giving out and muscles...

I agree with unbridled. I'm 73 and been playing bass since I was 19 and have gone through quite a few basses over the years...Fenders, Ricks, G&L, Supro (1st bass), and more. Currently own a Peavey Forum but had to give it up due to weight and a right shoulder replacement, so I thought I'd give...

I disagree. I can't deal with the weight of the standard bass on my shoulders. I think it's a great little bass and I've had my share since 1963. High quality? No. Nice tone though and easy to play.

I've been playing bass since 1963. My first bass was a SS Supro...did the job. Then on to the standards of the day, Fender Jazz and Rickenbacker, had an EKO and a Hagstrom 8-string, and recently a Peavey Forum. Just bought one of these little Ibanez basses due to old age (mine) arthritic...