Beedster Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago 3 hours ago, Hellzero said: At the moment, I've decided to keep my Leduc basses (2 of them where custom orders) and the Le Fay Remington Steele, so that means that only the BassLab L-Bow V and the Shuker necked fretless Jazz Bass will go alongside an EBS-1 V2 preamp and loads of accessories (I need to check again). We might have to have a chat about the Shuker Tony, I've missed it...... Quote
Rob MacKillop Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago Sorry to see you go, Hell, as I’ve just got to know you from your helpful comments and recommendations in a DB thread. I had a c.40-year career as a lute and historical guitar player, but due to illness I gave up a couple of years ago. The overwhelming feeling I had was one of relief! Finally, no more demands, no more stress! It was the best thing for me then. Now I’m turning to bass playing - something I’d always done on the side - and not in any professional sense, just for relaxation and exploration. May you be as happy in your new adventures as I am in mine. 5 Quote
Obrienp Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 6 hours ago, Hellzero said: I took the decision after the weekend... So after playing mainly fretless bass and double bass during 40+ years, I've come to the decision to quit. Why? Because my bass duet is officially over and at 60 years old, I really don't want to join a band or other musicians again and start toying with people ego... From now on, I'll focus on piano only, which seems to be my instrument and only took me 40+ years to figure that. 🤦🏻 At least, I can play anything on my own without having to manage some badly placed susceptibility. I'll be selling some gear too, watch the ads. Farewell bass world. 👋🏼 I hope this works for you and that you don’t regret it later. I am not sure that being 60 years old should come into it. I’m 70 in a couple of weeks😱 and I have absolutely no intention of stopping playing in bands. Perhaps you have been unlucky with the personalities in the bands you have played in? There could be a really fulfilling experience waiting for you, with the right people. Just a thought anyway. I wish you all the best for however it works out for you. 1 Quote
cetera Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago There's a difference between giving up 'actively' playing out.... and giving up and never playing again. I trust it's the former... Best of luck whatever you do 👍 1 Quote
Lozz196 Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago I’ll echo the sentiments of most on this thread, good luck with whatever you end up doing but hopefully still make appearances on here, wouldn’t be the same without you. Quote
pantherairsoft Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago I did this. Sold everything. Didn't pick up an instrument for 4 years. Eventually I got the itch again though - with no band or desire to be in one at the time - I just wanted to make noise again. It was the best thing I ever did, as I came back with a renewed interest and some real excitement for it. For me quitting ended up just being a break, but whatever it ends up being for you, as long as it gives you the mental headspace to feel good about it, that's all that matters! 3 Quote
Beedster Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 5 hours ago, warwickhunt said: At 61 (almost 2 years ago) I was thinking that it was getting to be too much (40+ years of gigging) but I joined a 'tribute' band at that point and I have to say I'm probably doing some of the best gigs with cracking musicians, better than I've ever done... still hard work and not the carefree life of me in my early years but I do love playing music live Pretty much sums up where I am also 👍 Quote
fiatcoupe432 Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago Good luck Tony ... Take the time you need . I totally understand your decision ! Im early 40s and I have no desire to join a band . I love playing at home and continuing learning the bass . Perhaps you could start a Liberace tribute band ? Haven't seen one 🤣 1 Quote
BlueMoon Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago All the best, Tony. I hope we can still benefit from your wise words and advice going forward. Take care! 2 Quote
snorkie635 Posted 46 minutes ago Posted 46 minutes ago Fully get where you're coming from Tony. The world is your oxter now - take it easy, and hopefully we shall converse again. Best wishes now and for whatever your future holds. S. Quote
Happy Jack Posted 41 minutes ago Posted 41 minutes ago 7 hours ago, Hellzero said: ... so that means that only the BassLab L-Bow V ... Oh FFS, Tony. I need to know that like I need a hole in the head. Memo to Self: Stay away from @Hellzero adverts. Incidentally, there is no actual law that says you can't play piano and bass. Just saying ... 1 Quote
pantherairsoft Posted 40 minutes ago Posted 40 minutes ago 7 hours ago, Hellzero said: At the moment, I've decided to keep my Leduc basses (2 of them where custom orders) and the Le Fay Remington Steele, so that means that only the BassLab L-Bow V and the Shuker necked fretless Jazz Bass will go alongside an EBS-1 V2 preamp and loads of accessories (I need to check again). If you part with the Le Fay, first refusal please! Quote
Beedster Posted 12 minutes ago Posted 12 minutes ago 29 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: Oh FFS, Tony. I need to know that like I need a hole in the head. Memo to Self: Stay away from @Hellzero adverts. Incidentally, there is no actual law that says you can't play piano and bass. Just saying ... Quote
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