Hey all, I just got my first bass a few days back. I had done some research here on TB prior to receiving this one as a gift. I am getting a late start in the Bass game as I am in my mid 40's. I am looking forward to the journey and am sure to have lots of questions.
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No n00b like an old n00b
- Thread starter Hawkwood76
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Just noticed no one has given you a welcome. Welcome.
I started music when I retired in 2000, music has become a good friend. Hope it is for you also.
Happy trails.
I started music when I retired in 2000, music has become a good friend. Hope it is for you also.
Happy trails.
Nothing fancy, just a used Austin. The wife didn’t want to drop a lot of money on a bass for Christmas until she knew I would stick with it
Wives are like that. But, you know ever musical instrument I have ever had could play more stuff than I could. 
Welcome! I started all the way back in April at the tender age of 49 having never played any kind of instrument before, so you're not alone. It is possible for us old dogs to learn new tricks!
Welcome!
I'm on the other end of the scale. At 48, I've been playing for over 30 years. That being said, I try to learn one big new thing every year. In 2020, my goal is surfing.
Glad you found us!
I'm on the other end of the scale. At 48, I've been playing for over 30 years. That being said, I try to learn one big new thing every year. In 2020, my goal is surfing.
Glad you found us!
Hi all! I just signed up to TB this morning at the tender age of 55, having played bass for about 18 months. Best thing I have done for years! Sadly, my secondhand bass - a Washburn Force 4 (a neck-through, 24 fret beauty ) - has a totally u/s truss rod so GAS is biting hard already...
Looking forward to more learning and playing. Plenty of life left in this old dog!
Looking forward to more learning and playing. Plenty of life left in this old dog!
Smart on her part, and it honestly shouldn't take all that long before you know it's gonna be a new never-ending chapter. Welcome
Similar sitch here... I was 43
A big warm welcome to you too there feller
Youngsters may have the advantage of brain elasticity that makes it easier to absorb new information more rapidly, but us having 1/3 of a century or more under our weathered noggins likely have a better ability to stay focused and really commit ourselves to practice. I knew I had a lot of time to make up for and less time to do it, so it took priority.
Enjoy your journeys
Turns out something in the knobs Is loose, if I don’t hold my tongue just right the amp doesn’t receive a signal. I think I can take it back and grab a Dean in its place.
