Glad you are here @bignc
You found the right place to be, enjoy the journey.
LaBella flats lover here too, there are many here.
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YIKES- not DINGWALL taste! Well played! I was holding out for a 5 string Combustion. But when I went to play one, I realized I am not accurate enough for that string spacing. I’m staying with 4 strings for a while! Found the G & L online store and got the Trib LB for a steal- that meant I could keep both basses (really small living space indoors- outdoors I have 50 acres.)
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Nothing preventing you from building a bass shed and studio in an outbuilding. I mean, everybody’s got one, right? 
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If I had 50 acres, I would do that in a heartbeat!
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That’s one heck of a big studio!
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I second the bad back sentiment. I moved around an Orange anchor for a couple years until I acquired a rumble 40. So light. Lots of tone options, knobs and buttons with which to experiment. So much fun!
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Hey all you new folks, in case you missed it the forum folks have an ongoing live hang via zoom to let us all meet and greet and connect a little more.
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Hi! I’m Joyce. I’m 52, and I’ve just ordered my first bass guitar - it should be here in about a week. Super excited! From elementary school through high school, I played clarinet with the concert and marching bands. That’s pretty much the extent of my musical background. I’ve always loved the sound of a funky bassline, but I used to believe that nonsense about not being able to play bass because my hands are small. I finally decided to ignore all that and go for it! I can’t wait to get started!
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Hey, thanks!
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Good afternoon everyone. My name is Jeff and I’m a 53 year old neophyte. I’ve never played a musical instrument in my life. For the past couple years I’ve kicked around learning how to play bass. My Fiancé plays six string often drops a not so subtle hint I should get off my rear and go for it. She’d love for the two of us to jam together.
I finally broke down and went for it. I’m super stoked!
My weapon of choice is a Dark Red Burst Yamana TRBX604 w/Fender Rumble 100. Then a few nights ago (after too many cocktails) I ordered a Satin Lake Placid Blue Fender American Performer Precision Bass 
It’s kind of like buying a car without knowing how to drive. I hope I didn’t screw up too much! Now it’s time to put in the work.
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Thank you! 
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Hey everyone. My name is Jeff, I’m 33 years old from Oklahoma, and I’ve been a guitarist since I was 14. After trying out bass for a bit at a Guitar Center, I got intrigued and decided to get a bass and learn it. I bought this course a long time ago now and have been hesitant to start due to nerves I guess, but I’m starting today. I currently have a Squier Bronco Bass.
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