The inglourious bass turd Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I bought a bass and 60 watt amp in September after my mate fell out with his bassist pal (he is, of course, a guitarist). Never played anything before, and found it hard to get started (found bass guitar for dummys too complex!). My mrs got me 10 lessons for christmas, which was a great present, as it gave me the impetus I need to get going - at 47 the fingers ain't as quick as they used to be, and 144bpm is proving tough! Still, working hard to get the ace of spades under my belt.... I got a Hutchins bass - not bad to start with, but looking at an Ibanez now for my stumpy fingers.... The amp stopped working after 2 weeks - not from volume, I can assure you (was a Hiwatt), and dude in the shop sold me an older multi-amp, 105w, which sounds much better. Looking forward to getting better, and regretting not starting years ago! Cheers, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amishboy Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 [quote name='The inglourious bass turd' post='776790' date='Mar 16 2010, 11:00 PM']I bought a bass and 60 watt amp in September after my mate fell out with his bassist pal (he is, of course, a guitarist). Never played anything before, and found it hard to get started (found bass guitar for dummys too complex!). My mrs got me 10 lessons for christmas, which was a great present, as it gave me the impetus I need to get going - at 47 the fingers ain't as quick as they used to be, and 144bpm is proving tough! Still, working hard to get the ace of spades under my belt.... I got a Hutchins bass - not bad to start with, but looking at an Ibanez now for my stumpy fingers.... The amp stopped working after 2 weeks - not from volume, I can assure you (was a Hiwatt), and dude in the shop sold me an older multi-amp, 105w, which sounds much better. Looking forward to getting better, and regretting not starting years ago! Cheers, Andy[/quote] I bought a bass and a Marshall B65 after my mate said he needed a bass player for Jamming. Never played before and found it hard to get into (never heard of Bass for dummies) At 59 the fingers ain't as quick as they used to be (ask my wife) but I am getting on niceley with slow blues and standards (Cocaine, Green Onions, Hit the road Jack & etc) I got an Ibanez Jet King which is an astounding guitar for the price (I actually telephoned the internet shop and haggled the bloke down from £259.99 to £206.00 with a spare lead chucked in!!!!! If you don't ask you don't get!) Saving my hard earned pennies for a Fender P Bass and then, when I retire, I think I shall buy a Fender Bassman as a retirement present for myself!! Looking forward to getting better and regretting not starting years ago! Are we evil twins? Amishboy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky72 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 respect for the funniest username on here, and welcome on board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The inglourious bass turd Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 [quote name='amishboy' post='776811' date='Mar 16 2010, 11:37 PM']I bought a bass and a Marshall B65 after my mate said he needed a bass player for Jamming. Never played before and found it hard to get into (never heard of Bass for dummies) At 59 the fingers ain't as quick as they used to be (ask my wife) but I am getting on niceley with slow blues and standards (Cocaine, Green Onions, Hit the road Jack & etc) I got an Ibanez Jet King which is an astounding guitar for the price (I actually telephoned the internet shop and haggled the bloke down from £259.99 to £206.00 with a spare lead chucked in!!!!! If you don't ask you don't get!) Saving my hard earned pennies for a Fender P Bass and then, when I retire, I think I shall buy a Fender Bassman as a retirement present for myself!! Looking forward to getting better and regretting not starting years ago! Are we evil twins? Amishboy![/quote] Aye, maybe so! I'm heartened to hear not everyone on here is under 25! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The inglourious bass turd Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 [quote name='Clarky72' post='776817' date='Mar 16 2010, 11:42 PM']respect for the funniest username on here, and welcome on board! [/quote] Thanks Clarky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 [quote name='Clarky72' post='776817' date='Mar 16 2010, 11:42 PM']respect for the funniest username on here, and welcome on board! [/quote] Of that, we may be certain! Stumpy fingers - try a Fender Jazz - works for me. Hope you enjoy the forum Yours Skank (aged 51 and a quarter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman69 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 What a name! Hope you enjoy it here and keep those stumpy fingers working John (41) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Welcome, and it just proves that you are never too old to do the right thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Welcome to the groovy side. Learning blues is a good starting point as it teaches scales & progressions with ease & can be as simple or complex as you like. Go & have a listen to Doug Johns on YouTube. Ibanez are excellent basses for the money. Mine was £700 when I bought it 20 years ago & it has served me well. I'm now after a fretless 5string as soon as funds allow. There's plenty of oldies on here, a nice balance of different ages. Graeme (39) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Welcome from Den (57). Stumpy fingers? Jazz Bass? <deep red Indian voice> Me have stumpy fingers also - Precision Bass just fine.</deep red Indian voice> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The inglourious bass turd Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 [quote name='xgsjx' post='776934' date='Mar 17 2010, 07:52 AM']Welcome to the groovy side. Learning blues is a good starting point as it teaches scales & progressions with ease & can be as simple or complex as you like. Go & have a listen to Doug Johns on YouTube. Ibanez are excellent basses for the money. Mine was £700 when I bought it 20 years ago & it has served me well. I'm now after a fretless 5string as soon as funds allow. There's plenty of oldies on here, a nice balance of different ages. Graeme (39)[/quote] Excellent - I love de blues..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddythespark Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='The inglourious bass turd' post='777738' date='Mar 17 2010, 05:57 PM']Excellent - I love de blues.....[/quote] great name...welcome mate! Marc (38) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastie Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 that has got to be the funnest name i have seen on here to big up geezzer its never to late to learn what is also nice about playing is the socail life that goes with it once you start in aband and get gigging that feeling of playing live is a feeling that you never forget WELCOME Gary (47) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The inglourious bass turd Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='beastie' post='779089' date='Mar 18 2010, 08:35 PM']that has got to be the funnest name i have seen on here to big up geezzer its never to late to learn what is also nice about playing is the socail life that goes with it once you start in aband and get gigging that feeling of playing live is a feeling that you never forget WELCOME Gary (47)[/quote] Thanks dude! I thought since my name is Andy Frazer, I had better get a pseudonym, in case people expected me to be able to play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='The inglourious bass turd' post='779262' date='Mar 18 2010, 11:03 PM']Thanks dude! I thought since my name is Andy Frazer, I had better get a pseudonym, in case people expected me to be able to play![/quote] The great Andy Fraser, a new inspiration in my life. You must teach me how to play the bass solo to Mr Big sometime Welcome to the forum, packed full of friendly info and advice and the we have the bonus of Skandelvar's contributions which are just works of genius. Rich (37,26,36) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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