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bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 840
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 5:37 pm:   Edit Post

When I first wanted to learn to play bass my bass player roommate at the time helped me pick out an instrument. I was so green I didn't want a Jazz Bass because I didn't want to play jazz. That first bass was a black Guild B-302. I only had it a few months when employment problems required I sell it for a car payment. This was in 1982 or maybe 1983. It's only been in the last three years that I started up again and I've never forgotten that first love. Well finally I found one that the seller wanted a reasonable price for. I'm delighted, my wife is delighted, and the music shop is delighted. Here she is...

richbass939
Senior Member
Username: richbass939

Post Number: 409
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 6:08 pm:   Edit Post

Sam, that's wonderful. I think all of us who have been around for awhile have one that we wish we could find some day. Hope you are enjoying it.
Rich
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 841
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 8:49 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Rich, I'm not only enjoying it but appreciate it more.

Sam
811952
Senior Member
Username: 811952

Post Number: 520
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 9:08 am:   Edit Post

Sam,

Nice. It's always a treat to revisit your roots, isn't it..

John
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic

Post Number: 2089
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 1:44 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Sam,
I never played the bass but I read a good review of it in a Dutch music magazine.
It was highly appreciated by the test-group!
Nice catch!
Especially when OLd dreams come true!

Paul TOBO
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 843
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 5:45 pm:   Edit Post

Paul, you'll be pleased to know that buying this bass is likely to finally get my lazy butt on stage. The owners of the music shop also own the bar where I can be found. As I was playing it in the store they kept telling me to get up on stage on open mic night. She even told the bartender and sound guy (an excellent bassplayer BTW) that I would be playing. I contacted a drummer friend who in turn is contacting a guitar player or two so we can work out a few songs. When that does happen I'll have the Epic with me. I'll keep you informed.

Sam
bob
Senior Member
Username: bob

Post Number: 511
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 9:00 pm:   Edit Post

Go for it, Sam. No pressure, just get out there and give it a try, have some fun. It'd be a shame to pass up such a curious coincidence.
-Bob
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic

Post Number: 2098
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 9:27 pm:   Edit Post

Now THAT is good news Sam!
We'll be with you ...ALL 1142 of us!!!

Paul TBO

it will be crowdy up there!
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 844
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 3:20 am:   Edit Post

1142 bottles banging on tables all at once! Excellent! Progress report: we now have one guitar player who also sings. No rehearsal but the line up is coming together.
No pressure Bob, in fact I'm getting excited about it. My wife says "Well, isn't that why we bought all this stuff?".
A family owns both places. The dad and oldest son are drummers, the youngest son is a fantastic bass & guitar player. Good people.

Sam
elzie
Advanced Member
Username: elzie

Post Number: 357
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 4:16 am:   Edit Post

That is cool Sam! If I could find an old Gibson EBO for a reasonable price, I'd be in your shoes :-)

Paul TGO

(Message edited by elzie on September 29, 2005)

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