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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    I don't think I amm ready to change strings.. Is that what you are suggesting?
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    hi guys... I have a quick question... If I follow the Idiots Guide, they want me stretching 4 fingers across 4 frets. I have to be honest, there is NO WAY that is happening, especially getting my finger pads right behind the fret bar...(not yet, anyway...) now, in the Hal leonard bass...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    Hi Guys.. I wanted to stop by and say hello.... I did not get started on the Bass till a couple of weeks ago (just personal issues, cardiac depression, etc..small things I am overcoming..LOL)... but I am really enjoying it. I am not putting any pressure on myself to do anything...
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    Fender Hires Guitar Center CEO

    Damn..before he left GC I wish he would have found out where my Gator ATA bass case is that they have been jerking me around on for 4 weeks..
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    Thanks for sharing that... I am having fun going through the guides but I think I am going to take lessons starting in Sept.. here is a pic of the bass in front of some of my RC cars for the fastharry website... I also registered the DOT COM name.."daBassman"...I think I am going to...
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    Massive big-up to Ed Friedland's bass method

    Everyone has my curiosity up so I canceled my order at Amazon and drove to guitar center this morning and bought the red book with all 3 volumes and cds...I have been sitting here reading it while I am here at work and everyone is right...a Nice friendly manner sort of like a friend was...
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    Massive big-up to Ed Friedland's bass method

    well now that all my gear is here the books are on order..
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    I am on the lookout for one...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    thanks Lambic... BTW, the Roland finally got here yesterday.... Got to finally play a few notes....how cool am I...LOL
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    Hi Everyone.... I am almost good to go.... Monster bass 21 foot cable, KORG ca 40 Chromatic tuner with optional mic, Music stand are all here... the amp should be here thurs.... Any suggestions on a seat of practice headphones that wont break the bank?.. I was thinking of these...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    why is this man smiling?... 'cause he got a Fender P bass strapped to his back.... Thanks Guys for all your help... The amp is on order also....
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    today is the day...I will post pics tonight when I pick it up after work. the amps are back in stock so I will order that tonite also and order the cable (monster) and stand (hercules) from Amazon... Do you guys use a angled or straight plugs..I am thinking straight as it will fit everything...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    bass should be here thurs.. unfortunately the rolands amps are on back order..but no biggie..as long as I have the bass all is good in the world..LOL
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    sorry..I am getting excited.. Status: In Transit Scheduled Delivery Date:06/24/2010 (Updated) 06/25/2010 (Original) Shipped To: PARAMUS, NJ, US Shipped/Billed On:06/21/2010Reference Number(s):M010073277Type:PackageService:GROUNDWeight:19.60 Lbs
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    Your Order Has Been Shipped Tracking Your Order Number is S02656 Your package has shipped! Please see summary below for tracking information. Shipping charges for the entire order are billed on the first shipment YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    Qty Description Price Shipping Subtotal 1 Fender Standard Precision Bass (Candy Apple Red Maple Fretboard) (#501168) $779.99 549.99 $8.36 FREE $467.49 I am not sleeping tonite..
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    Yay for me..... everything turned out well...I got the bass and gator case ordered..they gave me 15% off the total order because I was patient with them...and he will give me 15 off the roland also which I will order tomorrow... I am stoked..dont know if I will be able to sleep tonite.....
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    and number 4?..Enjoy myself... I plan on getting familiar with the bass, learn a few notes, go through some books and in aug start to take lessons...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    well, I am going down there today and by hook or crook this bass is getting ordered... If they are too busy today everyone is gonna find out the golden rule, right up to corporate.. If fasharry's happy everyone is happy..if fast is miserable, everyone suffers....
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    well, another day I went to GC and again could not order. I get there at 10 for a scheduled meeting with the manager to order...my salesman never even makes it to work, the manager decides to take some idiot with a broken ukulele first, takes me at 10:20 am and then cannot figure out why the PC...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    I am not going to be rough...but I have always bought the best I can buy and in my eyes in makes no sense to buy a 50 gig bag and buy a case later when for 120 bucks I can be done... The MIM comes with a gig bag so I will look at that first, determine my needs, learn a few notes and then...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    RC's funded all that?..Sounds a little Extreme to me...;)
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    next up is the case... SKB 44 hardshell or Gator ATA?... gator ATA is a little heavier at 15 pounds...but I figure since they are the same price (130 dollars)..get the most protection I can for the same price...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    lol..but I have to tell you the red stops here... No way am I wearing red on stage (hopefully someday) and neither will I be wearing red nylon bike shorts anytime soon...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    I liked the blue as that has always been a fave of mine..but when the active 60s was discontinued my sister reminded me that with my new heart RED should be my color...and I always built models wth Candy Red when I was a kid..so thats what I am going with... the funny part is, the GT road...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    LOL... I will get this bass ordered wed morning...both my manager friend and salesman will be there.. If they can't do it tomorrow I will be ordering on my PC at 11 am EST...LOL....
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    Thanks, I will digest the straps thread in the next few days...I have to tell you that bass is a new venture for me along with road biking..... I have been really impressed with the help I have gotten and more importantly the attitude of everyone willing to help.... The last time I felt...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    I just got back from GC....hard as this is to believe my saleman was too busy to take my order... so it is wed morning when we will have lift off....
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    Are you guys using regular guitar straps or something like the planet waves padded...which is what I was gonna order from amazon along with a hercules stand and monster bass 12 foot cable
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    I think I will just get it and enjoy a few book lessons first.... If I learn the sound and appreciate the playing I will really appreciate and recognize the sound after a few weeks...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    no stop..you know me when it comes to research.....I'll be hunting down strings for six months..LOL
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    my new girlfriend...hopefully she looks that good when she arrives fri..
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    BTW..here is an interesting question... I am looking at stands and I notice that some have neck support and some don't.... I personally think you would want one without for long term storage as you would not want the neck resting and holding the weight of the bass.... I am not worried...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    Hi BD... The funny part is that when I first listened to these basses 4 weeks ago I could not even figure out what to listen for..I was trying to buy the bass on feel and neck and balance etc... Now that I have a little education as soon as I heard that P bass today I knew that was...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    4 days to get the bass...roland Micro cube is in stock so I will pick that up wed... Monster cable (bass pro) I will order from amazon...stand I am not sure yet... Gator or SKB case is up next.... I will see how loud it is before I get the VOX and headphones for private...
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    Can You believe I want to learn bass at 55 years old

    I agree...i went to GC this morning to order and of course I left my gift cards home so it will have to wait till wed...BUT, while I was there I had my salesman plug in the P bass and the Active P bass with jazz neck.... Now let me tell you, just because I can't play doesn't mean I can't...