Does age matter?

I've had my Ric since I was about 16.

Age matters not.

 

Nah, these dudes are all going to encourage you. Some might even say "Enable".

 

its not stupid and IMHO the bass doesn't really matter you just need to play something you really like playing.if that's a Rickenbacker then get it, if its a 100.00 squire get that.

I play along side players with thousand dollar basses with my old squire and it doesn't matter all that matters is what you do with it. You might get jealous stares from more experienced players on less expensive or iconic gear, but skill comes over time.

 

Yup. Play what you like and come here for advice and opinions, but don't live or die by them. Do what makes you happiest.

 

At some point age brings diminishing physical ability, but if the love is still there, you work around it. Then you die.

 

There are no rules bro. The only thing I would recommend is making sure you are going to stick with it before investing money you can't recoup. However, you will likely have no problem recouping your money investing in a Rickenbacker. They sell very well.

 

I love mine. Some guys don't like them. Sounds like you do.

Cheers

 

No age doesn't matter. I'm 60 and play a $100 Squier. Been playing steady for 45 of those 60 years.

 

age only matters when you are too old to strap it on or too young to get into the venues. rock on till then and enjoy he ride.

 

Other basses have come and gone. This one is still my main player.

Do your research before buying an amp. Kinda sucks to spend a bunch of money on an amp only to discover you really wanted something else. The cats around here have a lot of valuable info on most things, bass amps included. Gather all your information and then go and play as many amps as you can find.

 

If nothing else, one thing is hard to refute:

Ric = Great resale.

Treat yourself. Take good care of it. You might even end up liking and keeping it.

 

the nice thing about having a high caliber instrument like a Ric early on in your playing is that it'll inspire you to pick it up on those days when you don't feel like playing. But if a Squire does it for you, no problema, too.

Getting your hours in practicing and playing matters greatly because it pays dividends exponentially over time so go with what's floating your boat and feels/sounds right to you

 

I believe that a a nice playing bass will encourage you to play and get better. Go for it and post some pics

 

Spend some time here listening to what the guys who are in working bands have to say. Most ( myself included) would recommend an amp with separate cab(s) and at least 300 watts if you plan on gigging with it in the future.

There are lots of great choices out there, just don't get in too much of a hurry to spend your money.