Rainchek

Thanks randythoades, you may regret that kind offer . I'll definitely give you a shout in the near future.

Molan - Thanks for the offer, I feel in a bit of weird place at the moment, in that I think I've got to get a bit better / more confident playing before I can really appreciate having lessons. If that makes sense.

Lowregisterhead - not just you I'm sure.

Thanks for the warm welcomes

Thanks discreet. I'll soon be picking a few brains on here.

Hi all, my name is Andrew, I'm 48 and took up learning the bass about 9 months ago. I had never played a musical instrument before I started (except for 5 mins with a bugel when in the Boys Brigade as a kid), but I think I'm slowly starting to get the hang of it.

At the moment I have no intention of ever being any more than a very amature bedroom bassist, but never say never. Probably just as wel, l as even though I may think I have a piece sorted, as soon as the other half walks in the room, it all goes horribly wrong.

I am currently using a Squier Mustang with an Ashdown Tourbus 15 (I think) amp. String wise I'm having a bit of fun experimenting with Rotosound 77s. But will probably go back to tapewounds. I had D'addario black nylons - loved the tone, but a bit to flexible for me (maybe just need to practice more).

Cheers
Andrew