Marcus Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Chaps....... When John collects my Bass & Rig tomorrow I will be without a Bass for the first time in a very long time..... I've decided to take a year off Bass entirely and come back afresh, i'm simply a bit bored with where I am with the instrument and need a break to get some passion again. I need to re-invent myself as a Bass Player ! I've got my custom bass for my 40th (Sept 2010) in progress now and i'm looking forward to the build process and getting every detail as I want it. Over the time Basschat (& other incarnations of this site) has been going I have bought and sold a fair amount of gear and met loads of smashing people who I consider friends..... Thanks to everyone on here..... Ped, Kiwi & the Mods especially for keeping this site on the go for us all. All The Best Guys Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Hope it all goes well for you Mark! It's quite a courageous thing to do IMO, so I hope that you get out of it what you want and it brings you back to bass playing in a year or so totally revitalised.. Look forward to seeing you back on Basschat next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 sh*t, good luck man. I tried it once, even bought a fast motorcycle and had a great time with a load of new biker mates. It was no way a replacement for the music. Remember that music chooses you, not the reverse. Cheers, Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Good luck with that man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Your wisdom, countenance and good grace will be much missed. My best wishes for the hiatus and I'm sure we all look forward to welcoming you back fully refreshed and with a beautiful new custom bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Have a good break and see you for the launch of yuor "40th bass" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmesa Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 [quote name='beerdragon' post='557088' date='Jul 31 2009, 01:23 PM']Good luck with that man. [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 A fond adieu from me Mark. I know I speak for everyone when I say you're a top bloke and a valued member of the forum. You'll be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 good luck with tackling something that does overcome us all a step back...and then two steps forward for bass kind we are only where our feet are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Good luck mate, been there myself, its a hard choice, and in some ways even harder to come back, but sometimes its unavoidable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 See ya next week selling a Status and Trace rig. Only messing, come back stronger. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 A year off? That's enough time to learn piano! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Noooooo! Where am I gonna buy all my quality gear from now. Au revoir mate, you will be sorely missed... Oh I forgot I'm seeing you tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 See you here next year i hope the '40th' bass is perfect when you get it! Z x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 [quote name='chris_b' post='557286' date='Jul 31 2009, 05:11 PM']A year off? That's enough time to learn piano![/quote] You could just have the week-end off and learn drums! Take care, and put a shortcut on your desktop that takes you directly to the for sale forums - you know it makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 So where the hell am I supposed to get my top end basses from now mate All the best Mark, really hope you stick your nose in here from time to time as it wouldn't be the same place without you mate. Hope the 40th bass is everything you're hoping for, looking forward to welcoming you back in your 41st year. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Enjoy your break. It won't do you any harm and it'll in all probability refocus your view on bass playing, the world etc etc and you'll emerge from it all refreshed. I took several years out when I was your age and I'm sure I came out a bit more rounded. There's a saying that goes 'What do they know of cricket who only cricket know?' Think about it and apply it to bass playing - or any other interest, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Cheers Mark - please pop back and let us know what you are up to, bas or otherwise ;0) All the best ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Hey big fella! Just to echo all thats been said - take it easy and I know you'll be back sooner than that, its a big big part of you - you know that from the depth of your heart mate! See you soon. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) I somehow think, you'll start regreting it after about a month or so.. Last time I've 'left' my bass (holidays and stuff..), I gave [i]things[/i]up and came back 'to it' after about 5 or 7 days, can't remember properly now. It was a real nightmare. But, then again, there wasn't enough time (2 proper years of playin') for me to become tired of that bass.. In the end, wishing you all the best! Faith. Edited July 31, 2009 by Faithless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 Thanks Guys...... I'm going to take a year to get fit, I've taken up Tennis in a big way and i'm loving the health benefits..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='Marcus' post='557056' date='Jul 31 2009, 01:00 PM']I've decided to take a year off Bass entirely and come back afresh, i'm simply a bit bored with where I am with the instrument and need a break to get some passion again.[/quote] Good luck, but in the past when I've had no bass I've had times when I missed it a lot. Other times when I've felt like I need a break I found two or three weeks has been enough. Don't be too surprised if you end up impulse-buying something in the mean time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Hey Mark, I've been enjoying the turntable you sold me and I've got good memories of our evening together. I hope you won't be out in the cold too long but I understand the need to take a step back and put things in perspective. Hope we'll see you back here soon matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Enjoy your year! It'll fly by, but if you feel you want to come back early, don't think twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 If we all form a line to post our respective wailings about Marcus taking time out, this thread will last till he comes back.....see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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