...and has ended up trying to learn to play bass.
Been a sax/clarinet/flute player for >40 years (concert, orchestral, big band, pit orchestra). For some unexplained reason just before the holidays decided to learn to play bass. I play bari sax a lot, so perhaps being part of the rhythm section is a part of my makeup.
I set myself a $1000 budget for gear (BTW, getting a decent bass and amp is WAY cheaper than saxophones!). Bought a Sterling Ray 4HH in olive green and a Fender Rumble 40. Still hadroom in the budget remaining. I figure I can mount a nice red star on the guitar and call it my Soviet Army Bass.
I will admit to struggling quite a bit with the left hand stretches. Too many years working in foundrys and shops I think. Just a couple weeks ago added a Gretsch G2220 short-scale to the arsenal for 1/2 the price of my last sax mouthpiece purchase. The short-scale feels soo much better to me. Decided to place an order for a Sire U5 and am looking forward for that one to arrive.
Thanks to all the contributors here sharing their wisdom and stories. Helps us out-of place folks feel welcome.
Been a sax/clarinet/flute player for >40 years (concert, orchestral, big band, pit orchestra). For some unexplained reason just before the holidays decided to learn to play bass. I play bari sax a lot, so perhaps being part of the rhythm section is a part of my makeup.
I set myself a $1000 budget for gear (BTW, getting a decent bass and amp is WAY cheaper than saxophones!). Bought a Sterling Ray 4HH in olive green and a Fender Rumble 40. Still hadroom in the budget remaining. I figure I can mount a nice red star on the guitar and call it my Soviet Army Bass.
I will admit to struggling quite a bit with the left hand stretches. Too many years working in foundrys and shops I think. Just a couple weeks ago added a Gretsch G2220 short-scale to the arsenal for 1/2 the price of my last sax mouthpiece purchase. The short-scale feels soo much better to me. Decided to place an order for a Sire U5 and am looking forward for that one to arrive.
Thanks to all the contributors here sharing their wisdom and stories. Helps us out-of place folks feel welcome.
