Telebass Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 That's it, I'm done. No more playing. Physically disintegrating, more major spinal work a possibility. Left shoulder now packing up too. Time to walk away. Even have to do that on sticks now. When I can bear it, stuff will be appearing in the Marketplace... Cheers, y'all, it's been great. 1 51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 So sorry to hear of your situation. I can do nothing but wish you all the best for the future. I can't imagine how it must feel but easy to see what it means for you. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, Telebass said: That's it, I'm done. No more playing. Physically disintegrating, more major spinal work a possibility. Left shoulder now packing up too. Time to walk away. Even have to do that on sticks now. When I can bear it, stuff will be appearing in the Marketplace... Cheers, y'all, it's been great. Thoughts are with you mate, please stay on here and continue to share your wisdom and humour with us though 👍 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Agreed, terrible news but your health must come first. Good luck and I wish you all the very best 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) Sorry to hear . Hope the health improves, or at least becomes manageable . Try whatever you can to improve that. Edited to say , I hope your quality of life improves . Typing in bed , is not always the best thing to do.. Edited August 17, 2021 by RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Sorry to hear about this, hope things improve for you John 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Yes, but the KISS ‘End Of The Road’ Tour has been going on for years 😎. I wish you all the best for the future 👍 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Really sorry to hear this, I can only wish you all the best for the future 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Best of luck Telebass. Hope you can do an Ozzy at some point and retire another day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I can only echo what everybody else has said mate. I hope things improve and you can get some relief and quality of life. In the meantime, take it easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Such sad news. My thoughts are with you. Keep your chin up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 So sorry to hear this @Telebass. Always sad to hear of ageing / health woes, and especially among fellow BC members. Just wondering whether it's worth considering a really small UKE bass, or some similarly tiny, lightweight option - perhaps for some acoustic jams? Or maybe even just noodling at home on the sofa? I only suggest this as I know just how much I would miss playing music. Take care, look after yourself, and all the best. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdenspur Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Good luck with your treatment @Telebass and thoughts are with you. Good call from @Marc SS(above) perhaps? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Very sorry to hear this @Telebass I sincerely hope your health picks up, or you can get to a place where it’s not all consuming. Don’t sell anything until you are 1000% sure there’s no way to continue playing. But, as suggested above, don’t rule out a bass uke or something similar to play around with if you feel up to it. Rooting for you man. ✊ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 B*ll*cksy ba5tard health! Wish you the best and hope it gets better... or no worse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I feel for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Sorry to hear that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Sorry to hear this. Is there no alternative, like one of those stands that holds the bass and you just stand behind it and play? Keyboard bass? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I have one of those things - attaches to a mic stand. I used it when I had a load of surgery. Worked well enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I'm thinking that there will more posts to this effect as time goes by. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Sorry to hear this @Telebass. Wishing you all the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezz55 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Hi Mr Telebass - your post made made me stop for several seconds and offer up an incantation of gratitude to whichever deity is keeping an eye on my health and well-being. Having just turned 69 (and still gigging) it was also a timely reminder to think about the right way to lift and move my own gear. I wish you well for the future sir. Chris 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 So sorry to hear of your plight. Tough, tough, tough!! Courage and best wishes for all the rest of your activities, Mr Telebass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Sad to hear this, all the best for wherever your non bass playing future takes you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) Aww no. I hope your health improves/stabilises. An Aria Sinsonido bass might allow you to keep your hand in? they weigh about 2lbs, but are still full scale and have a wire frame body to sit and play x Edited August 17, 2021 by AndyTravis 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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