aalam Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hello, I am an immigrant not only in this country but also in Bass-land. I am actually new to playing music except for that Casio Keyboard I had when I was little with which I learned to play happy birthday and chariots of fire. I am so newbie that when I was registering to the forum and got the security question (to check that you are actually a human being and not a bot) "Name the famous bass designer: oLe nedFer (anagram)", I had to google "famous bass designers". I got this used bass a couple of months ago, and a used amp shortly after. I started practicing and inventing bass lines even before having the bass tuned, which I had after bying a tuner. I am in my 30s. I regret that I didn't start playing earlier in life. When I was 25 I was like "I am too old to start playing, my parents should have pushed me to music lessons when I was a kid". How stupid I was. But now I am happy that I've gone for it. I am totally in love with it. Not with my actual instrument itself (LTD ESP 50B), but rather with playing. It's so addictive. Now I'm like "where have you been all my life?" And that's my story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Welcome aalam. Enjoy your time on Basschat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 [quote name='aalam' timestamp='1383244924' post='2262117']Hello, I am an immigrant not only in this country but also in Bass-land...[/quote] Good evening, aalam, and welcome to the forum... I too am an immigrant (I live in France...); I am also more a drummer than a bass player. All of us here (without exception...) started off as you have done; some earlier than others. Jump right in, ask all those 'dumb' questions, make a fool of yourself as we have all done (and continue to do..!). Enjoy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hi and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gust0o Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Welcome in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Adrenochrome Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hello! Don't worry about starting late, I was 27 when I first tried a bass - I've been playing for 14 years non-stop since that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I'm 46 and still wonder which end is which. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1383252243' post='2262288'] I'm 46 and still wonder which end is which. Welcome! [/quote] ...and give him a bass and he gets really confused. Welcome aalam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Welcome aalam. Don't waste any time regretting not starting earlier, just enjoy it now that you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aalam Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks. I'd like to "like" your comments, but there is no thumb-up bottom to click here. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 [quote name='aalam' timestamp='1383257054' post='2262373']...there is no thumb-up bottom to click here...[/quote] ...but I'd watch your language, or you'll 'ave the mods after you..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Welcome, aalam! Great intro. Enjoy the bass and BC! bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Riffed Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Welcome aalam. It's a good job that Len Federo's bass guitars failed make much of an impression or you could've had a real problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Here's another immigrant who's celebrating the 20th anniversary of her landing in this hallowed country with a one-way ticket in her hand, and exactly two years since joining Basschat. (And I started playing bass when I was over 40.) Welcome Aalam, you're certainly not alone here, from any point of view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 [quote name='aalam' timestamp='1383257054' post='2262373'] ...there is no thumb-up bottom... [/quote] There is if you know where to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 68 Guns..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aalam Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1383257982' post='2262393'] ...but I'd watch your language, or you'll 'ave the mods after you..! [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1383299875' post='2262708'] There is if you know where to look. [/quote] Freudian slip. Yesterday I asked for an americano and I got a capuccino instead. But deep inside, what I really wanted was a capuccino, so maybe I did ask for a capuccino after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigyin Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Hello Aallam......never to old to Rock n Roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Welcome aalam! I was 40 when I started to learn bass, so it really is never too late. Have fun playing along with all sorts of music, then find other people to play with - that's even more fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Welcome aalam I started playing when I was about 19 but then I got married, had a kid, got a mortgage etc etc I gave up playing after about 4 or 5 years But hey presto...... I started playing again after over 20 years! I do sort of regret ever giving up but I'm determined not to do that ever again.... And I'm enjoying my playing more in my middle ages than I ever did before It's never too late to start mate.... Just have fun playing bass Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocket123 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Welcome aboard mate , never too old to learn & one s gotta start somewhere buddy . Keep it on feela ! It s a great place to learn in here , enjoy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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