Hi, all.
I’ve been into music forever. I started taking piano when I was in 4th grade, but I hated practicing. So, I quit after 3 years. When I was in highschool I took up the trombone, and it paid my way through school. After graduation, I bought my first bass, a peavy T40 which I still have today in perfect condition primarily because once I got married, I just didn’t have time for it. Now, I’m turning 65, my kids are grown, and in 3 weeks I’m retiring. So, I’ll finally be able to pick my bass up again. I’ll start my path to becoming a badass then. I’m at a good place because any bad habits I had before are long since forgotten. So, I’ll be starting bass from scratch. All except the reading music part. I just need to apply that to the strings on the bass.
Welcome to the badass family @BigAl1. Grats on the retirement 
Enjoy the course, it’s a lot of fun.
I’m really excited to get staarted. These next 3 weeks are going to be sooo slow.
Welcome, @BigAl1. Glad you’re here. Enjoy the lessons!
Welcome @BigAl1
Have fun!
Welcome @BigAl1 !
Welcome, that Peavey is really cool looking, with the HH configuration. I think we need to see pics of yours in Bass Porn - #5598 by MikeC
I just bought my first bass after playing guitar for about 1.5 years. I started this course last week in July and am really enjoying it! I hope to learn more about playing bass from all of you (and of course Josh)!
Welcome aboard!
Hope you enjoy your time here… and never feel bothered to ask any question!
Welcome, @suegmc. Glad you’re here. Enjoy the lessons!
Thank you! I appreciate that.
Thanks!
I’ll get a pic for you this weekend. It’s got a rosewood neck which isn’t typical of most t40’s. I special ordered it, and it’s been basically stored for over 25 years. So, it looks just like it did when I bought it. I found it interesting that this bass I bought new for $340 in 1980 something is selling for over $1200 in some cases. I did see a few for around $600, but they were well used.
Well, $340 1980 dollars equals $1,200 2024 dollars after inflation. But it’s clearly held its value. 
Welcome @suegmc
Have fun!
Thanks!
Welcome to the forum, glad to have you!
Welcome to the fam
Thank you!