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Hello from Cleveland/Akron area

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nubian1

Oct 11, 2007
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Akron/Cleveland
#1
Hello all,

I have enoyed the sound of the bass guitar for many years and recently decided to learn to play at my age(43). I have not purchased a Bass yet but I have decided to purchase an Ibanez SR300DX and a Behringer BX900 or BX450 amp. I considered others but for some reason I like this equipment. I am a complete begginer, but I look forward to learning how to play. Initially I want to use an instructor so if anyone on here teaches bass in my area give me a shout out. I probably won't actually make a purchase until late next month but I am hyped up about it. Until then I will be visiting this forum and learning what I can.

Mike
 
#4
Hey, Mike.

I'm in enemy terrritory for you right now (Boston -- Go Sox!) but we're 40+ bass-playing rookie brothers!

When I looked at rock bands all my life, the bass player was always the guy I wanted to be, so when my son started guitar lessons this year, I decided to go for it, too, so we could start a father/son band. Don't know if that dream will come true but I've been taking lessons for about 6 months now and I'm loving it.

I just joined this forum yesterday at the suggestion of my instructor, so I'm hoping to pick up some techniques and idea on what my first "real" bass purchase will be. I went with a Squire starter set to begin with, which is fine for the the level I'm at now. But I'm already dreaming of getting better and playing on a kick-ass bass!

Good luck and keep in touch!

Jens :bassist:
 
#5
As bassist Derek Smalls infamously shouted, "HELLO CLEVELAND!" Welcome to TB.

I was just there a couple of weeks ago, as my band was participating in the finals of the "FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands" held at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. And we took first place, so Cleveland is now officially my favorite place ever. :hyper:

That weekend was also the night of the 11-inning playoff game against the Yankees. Man, from my hotel I could hear the entire city erupt when Hafner got that hit.
 
#6
Thanks for the greetings from everyone.

I looked at the Squire also but it had more bad reviews as far as quality and sound than the Ibanez. Although most people I spoke with at different stores said it was an excellent bass to learn on. So as with anything I guess it is just user preference. Anyway I think I will pick up a book this weekend to start reading, any suggestions on good reading material. I'm also looking for instructional CD's.
 
#7
Hey, Nubian, I haven't logged back on for a while, so hope your quest is going well so far.

My instructor has be using the Hal Leonard Bass Method books (1-3). They all come in one spiral-bound volume and have CDs that go along with each for your practice. The 3-volume set is cheaper than buying each separately and they are very good, so you won't be disappointed jumping in with both feet from the get-go.

Jens
 

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