So, many years ago, I was once asked to play bass for a Mariachi band. I thought the pants with all the buckles down the leg looked cool, so I agreed.
I never had any instruction in bass, I just figured since the string layout is the same as the first four on a guitsr, I could play it. Over the years, I found myself filling in, quite frequently, on the bass.
Now, with my guitars and amps, they don't have a nick or scratch after 30 years of playing. I always taped off the rivets on my pants and turned my belt buckle over me left hip to keep from gouging my guitars. I still have toys from my childhood. I guess because we didn't have much, we took care of our things...
A few months ago, I was hired to throw down some guitar work on a partially completed blues record. I was asked if I could also play bass. I said, "a little," and did some bass lines.
After that, I was asked to fill in at a few live shows for a missing bassist. That turned into being asked to join the group.
Crazy thing...I've never owned a bass!!!
So, not wanting to drop big $$$ on this temporary assignment, I bought my first used instrument - a $60 Ibanez bass. It actually turned out to be really nice. Very quiet. Good intonation.
It's funny they see me as a "great bassist," but in reality, I'm just playing leads...
I never had any instruction in bass, I just figured since the string layout is the same as the first four on a guitsr, I could play it. Over the years, I found myself filling in, quite frequently, on the bass.
Now, with my guitars and amps, they don't have a nick or scratch after 30 years of playing. I always taped off the rivets on my pants and turned my belt buckle over me left hip to keep from gouging my guitars. I still have toys from my childhood. I guess because we didn't have much, we took care of our things...
A few months ago, I was hired to throw down some guitar work on a partially completed blues record. I was asked if I could also play bass. I said, "a little," and did some bass lines.
After that, I was asked to fill in at a few live shows for a missing bassist. That turned into being asked to join the group.
Crazy thing...I've never owned a bass!!!
So, not wanting to drop big $$$ on this temporary assignment, I bought my first used instrument - a $60 Ibanez bass. It actually turned out to be really nice. Very quiet. Good intonation.
It's funny they see me as a "great bassist," but in reality, I'm just playing leads...
