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Just Starting Out at 44 years old!
- Thread starter MikeyV
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Your not alone. I'm 45 and just starting out as well. A friend lent me an acoustic bass a month or so ago and I just picked up an Ibanez GSR200FM and a little Peavey practice amp.
Same here! Been a drummer for the past 35+ years; always said that when I got too old to lug around a kit I'd start on the bass...so getting a head start. Picked up an Ibanez EDB550 4-string Mahogany finish and working on fingering exercises and learning the fretboard right now.
Just starting at forty ? I started at 17 & gave it away at forty! couldn't hold a bass and a bottle of JD at tjhe same time- no contest. Now i'm late 60's and starting again, a bit rusty (understatment of the millenium) your never to old. attitude is all . Rule one of bass - there are no rules!!
That's what makes it so unique.
That's what makes it so unique.
Welcome to TB. Great forum.
My new bass student is 44.
He's got big ears and is having a great time.
My new bass student is 44.
He's got big ears and is having a great time.
Davidw, it's great for me -- I have stubby fingers so the thin SR neck is a must. I like the active electronics because they produce a range of tones which is helpful for trying different techniques and types of music. I was able to find it for a reasonable price ($250 or so) used. It's the orange burst color which is a bit more showy than I'd like for a first bass but it goes well with the perris flame strap I got for it. Good luck to you. And to us all! Al
Hello all! I too, am starting late at 45
I played drums & piano when I was a kid. I plan to order an ESP D5 tonight.
I played drums & piano when I was a kid. I plan to order an ESP D5 tonight.I started at age 13, but don't let anyone ever tell you that your told old to start picking up an instrument, specially one as awesome as bass. Bass got me to start playing other instruments, and now I play six different instruments, but bass is my favorite. Good luck to your new endeavor.
Adult learners have some distinct and profound advantages over younger learners, both cognitively and experientially.
The last older student I had was gig-ready within a couple years. I mean competent air-tight in the pocket ready.
Go for it, find some instruction that meets you where you are, don't stress, it's like eating an elephant, one bite at a time, and above all else, ENJOY, HAVE FUN, CELEBRATE THE LITTLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
Good luck with it, check in with us once in awhile.
The last older student I had was gig-ready within a couple years. I mean competent air-tight in the pocket ready.
Go for it, find some instruction that meets you where you are, don't stress, it's like eating an elephant, one bite at a time, and above all else, ENJOY, HAVE FUN, CELEBRATE THE LITTLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
Good luck with it, check in with us once in awhile.
Hello, I'm new to the forum. Amazing how many of us older guys now have the time and energy to start playing again. I just broke out my 1966 Vox Sidewinder, and yes it does have built in distortion, and my 67 fender bassman. I haven't played for years but used to be part of a 9 piece rock and soul band. I find it hard now cause I can't use the same finger motion to pick and my ear is not as good as it was but on some days it seems to be better. Anyway found this forum and found it interesting. Now my goal is to get back in my playing shape but no one I know is a musician so I am stuck learning the bass line from Itunes for now.
I am another one starting at 59.... I mean I am starting from square 1. I have never played anything and can't even read music so I am a total newbie. However I am having fun.
