Grandad Paul Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Hello Everyone, My name is Paul Miller, known as Grandad Paul, and I started playing the bass in 1963. Problem was I stopped playing it in 1965, and have been playing again for only the last 18 months. I am now 63. Yes I know I am a damn fool for waiting so long, but I could tell you reasons for another 20 years why I did'nt pick the bass up again, but none of them would make sense. I am having a whale of a time, and I am playing in a 60's band. Actually the reason we are a 60's band is because we are all over 60 years of age. My word we are having an amazing time. I have a 70's reissue Fender Jazz, made in Mexico, which my wife of 40 years insists I love more than her. I could not possibly comment on that. Look forward to getting to know you all. Grandad Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Hi Paul welcome to Basschat... that has to be one of the best introductions ever! The MIM 70s RI Jazz basses are a lot of fun & playing music is always better after a break (usually a bit shorter than yours mind!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Welcome back!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Howdy! My break was a mere 17 years! Nice Jazz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad Paul Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Thanks for the welcome. Thats very nice indeed. Regards, Grandad Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The inglourious bass turd Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hey Grandad Paul good to see you've rediscovered your love of bass. Very good choice of weapon too, that's a mighty fine bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Hey there pops, It's really amazing to hear these stories and brilliant that it's bass you have decided on too.. Now how about this,,,,,, every week or so you update a thread giving us reasons over the past few years you ain't returned to bass,,,,, What do you think folks?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Hi Gramps, I also started in 1963 and am the same age as you. Main difference - I never stopped playing. My former wife (clue there, former) once said I thought more of my Fender than of her. My Churchillian response was that I would think more of a Hondo.....marriage over shortly afterwards. Hope you enjoy your playing as well as the brotherhood here. Your first bass in 1963 was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad Paul Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='917706' date='Aug 7 2010, 08:03 AM']Hi Gramps, I also started in 1963 and am the same age as you. Main difference - I never stopped playing. My former wife (clue there, former) once said I thought more of my Fender than of her. My Churchillian response was that I would think more of a Hondo.....marriage over shortly afterwards. Hope you enjoy your playing as well as the brotherhood here. Your first bass in 1963 was?[/quote] Hi Bass Doc, Sorry its took so long to reply. My first bass was a Hofner, I think a Senator. I bought it second hand for about £12 10 shillings, and sold it for about £15 to £17. Sorry, its a long time ago. I often wish I had kept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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