BassAdder60

This exactly sums it up. My last band was my best, it was fun and great people. The band I tried recently just didn’t work for me. However I think I’m going to park my plans for now. See how I feel in a few months and then decide to sell up or not Maybe I was being hasty ??

Don’t forget I play acoustic guitar too so I’m not without a musical connection still. Bass for me always = gigging bands Without the bands / gigging I didn’t and don’t see much need to keep the gear.

Yep it’s a beauty for sure and I was amazed at the lovely condition throughout ( as if it’s hardly been played in 23yrs ) If I was likely to play again ( I won’t ) it would be staying but my mind is 100% made up and I feel relieved I’ve made a decision to move on. 40yrs of gigging is enough !!

Selling my Monaco on here 600w 8ohms Lightweight Impressive cab as single use

Thanks guys .. I appreciate the comments Gear slowly being listed and all in great condition or like new !! Will be adding more such as Shure GLXD16+ and my Sterling Ray 34 and finally my American Performer PBass in white

No need .. I play acoustic guitar at home so that will suffice

Earlier this year I was about to quit playing / gigging but I did start up with a new band and I felt it was worth one more go. Last month I quit that band and I think I’ve decided I’m going to sell up and enjoy watching / listening to others and stop playing. I have a lot of gear to sell which folk on here could pick up some bargains I will be listing it all and the collection of amps, basses and gear is substantial!! I’ve enjoyed it in the past but I really can’t get my mojo back and at 64yrs old I don’t feel I need to get my fix anymore. End of an era but I’m happy and slightly relieved that I am no longer sitting on the fence thinking shall I or not !!

Think about the kind of band / songs you would like to play Write out a list of 20 popular typical pub gig songs and play along to them at home even if it’s close until you feel you have a group of songs you could jam to. Practice playing standing up ( a must ) and soon you will be good enough to look for a starter band and then go for it ! Self belief is important and mostly make sure you enjoy what you do Band bassists doesn’t = best bassist ! It means they can play good enough with others !

Ashdown ABM600 or 750

I kept one in my gig bag as a backup amp if my V4B valve amp failed Loud enough to gig with using a 212 4ohm cab

I quit the band I was in this week as I couldn’t put up with the disorganised chaos!! I spent 3months with the wrong guys learning a new set but the penny dropped and I thought get out and find a better band ! I guess a lesson learnt don’t waste your time in the wrong band !! Im excited about a new opportunity though and it already feels the right thing. How many of you have joined and then realised you just don’t gel with your band buddies !! ??

That’s a beauty for sure 👍

use a footswitch or leave them all flat if preferred but there isn’t a button to turn off

The ABM600 input needs to be high too if you want more drive as well as maxing the drive control ! Mine had plenty but I did fit a new JJ83S preamp tube in it so perhaps that helped ?

Lovely Ray 👍