How I got 'lumbered' with the role of being bassist.
So as I promised. 'My Life being Bassist' or 'My Life with Music'. Haha. Either one. I think I shall talk about myself being bassist than music. xD
Way back in late 2003 or early 2004. I started playing bass guitar (after learning drums, keyboard and guitar), even though I don't know how to play a bass nor own one back then. My friend (name shall be disclose), was kind enough to lend me hers. Thank heaven we both were left handed. She taught me how to play it. And if I didn't remember wrongly, the bass she lent me was a Rickenbacker 4001 bass (left-handed), since she need a bassist, I was asked to fill in for her. That's was the last time I last play bass before moving on to other instruments. Not until four years later or so.
Early this year (2008), I think is time to set music my priority, since it was my favourite all along. So I thought the best way to start a band, like in the past. No one in the band wanted to start playing bass, hence job fell on me (who intend to be on lead or rhythm guitar). I was somehow referred to being "lumbered" ("stuck") with the job.
Also not having a bass guitar is one problem, but not able to find a left handed bass is another problem. Hence I decided to window shopping during one of my school holiday, and I stumble across a violin shaped bass. Because of the instrument's symmetrically, I could play left-handed without the bass "looking-daft" as I put it. I brought the bass outright. It was a Hofner 500/1 bass. Of-course, I have to re-string the strings to make it left-handed to suit my playing style. :D
That is how bass guitar is my current primary playing instrument.
Here's a picture or two of it though.
view image HERE!
If only it was a left-handed model. )x
Hofner!
Trivia:
That's just so awesome! I can't wait being 18 years old.
Way back in late 2003 or early 2004. I started playing bass guitar (after learning drums, keyboard and guitar), even though I don't know how to play a bass nor own one back then. My friend (name shall be disclose), was kind enough to lend me hers. Thank heaven we both were left handed. She taught me how to play it. And if I didn't remember wrongly, the bass she lent me was a Rickenbacker 4001 bass (left-handed), since she need a bassist, I was asked to fill in for her. That's was the last time I last play bass before moving on to other instruments. Not until four years later or so.
Early this year (2008), I think is time to set music my priority, since it was my favourite all along. So I thought the best way to start a band, like in the past. No one in the band wanted to start playing bass, hence job fell on me (who intend to be on lead or rhythm guitar). I was somehow referred to being "lumbered" ("stuck") with the job.
Also not having a bass guitar is one problem, but not able to find a left handed bass is another problem. Hence I decided to window shopping during one of my school holiday, and I stumble across a violin shaped bass. Because of the instrument's symmetrically, I could play left-handed without the bass "looking-daft" as I put it. I brought the bass outright. It was a Hofner 500/1 bass. Of-course, I have to re-string the strings to make it left-handed to suit my playing style. :D
That is how bass guitar is my current primary playing instrument.
Here's a picture or two of it though.
view image HERE!
If only it was a left-handed model. )x
Hofner!
Trivia:
- The Rickenbacker 4001 I borrowed back then (2003-2004) was red in colour, a left handed model (picture [is a right handed model on the picture]).
- Both Rickenbacker model link from this blog, is actually a Rickenbacker 4003 model. Not much of major difference. You may wish to compare them.
- Rickenbacker 4001 or 4003 model was my initial bass I wanted to go for. But the price of the bass way beyond my budget, and there's no left handed model around (which includes Fender) at the time when I want a bass. I have no choice but to go for a Hofner, which somewhat I didn't regret, but yet, bless to have a Hofner.
- I'm not sure whether I play bass better than guitar or vice-versa. This could be a myth! :D
- I think that's all for Trivia. Over to you now Tricia! LOL! Heh! Was joking. Tricia, if you ever sees this. I'm sorry! Heee!
I have the tendency of keep typing your name (Tricia) instead of typing the word 'Trivia' .
![picture [is a right handed model on the picture]](http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/blss/1973-rickenbacker-4001-bass-fireglo.jpg){kind=link}
That's just so awesome! I can't wait being 18 years old.