Members davis1 Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 Having had a conversation with a trumpeter this evening, I was just wondering, at what age bracket is a musician usually when he dishes out on his dream instrument? The dude I was talking to was 32, and just recently did he buy his dream horn. This guy plays full time too. Then there are guys on Youtube making {censored}ty noise out of professional horns, Warwicks, etc.. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fran da Man Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 Hhhmmm, im 50 and my tastes (over the years) have changed so damn much i don't really know what a dream bass would be? I also think it's a matter of what and where you play; i wouldn't take an F Bass or a Sadowsky to a local dive...so that can determine a lot in that respect. A persons sense of worthiness plays a part also, it took a while for me to feel worthy of an upper echelon bass (sometimes i still have my doubts). As it stands now, im in a position to get what i want vs. what i need; i don't "need" anything, but on the same hand i'd like to have everything...so i make do wit what i gotz. To sum it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I don't think it's a matter of age, more like a wallet issue.I got mine built at 22 and still play it 12 years after.If I played piano or violin, it would likely have been much more expensive and difficult to get.Another factor is that many people don't know exactly what they want and will never figure it out, jumping from one instrument to another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bleepo Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 For years, the Warwick Thumb was my gas. I got one 3 years ago. It's still my #1, but I plan on acquiring additional tools of equal quality over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRANKOR Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 late teens/early 20s for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 My taste changes all the time. I doubt I ever will really stick to any one dream bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jateca Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I'm saving up to have a custom bass built for me at a luthiers. It'll take me bloody ages, but unless my hands completely change shape then I know exactly what I want from the design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I don't really have a dream bass, more like a dream collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I believe I was 32 when I got my fretless 'Ray 4. I special ordered my Carvin BB75 around my mid 20's. As for 'typical'...I'd say after you get settled into your 1st decent job after school & auto expenses...but before you get married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I'm 52 and still looking for mine. Probably something like the Gretsch White Falcon or a Jerzy Drodz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I started playing bass in 79. got a Fender P bass but really wanted a Ric. I played all the time for about 5 years then it dwindled off. I am not musician by any sense of the word. I played off and on since then but in november of 2000 I saw a Ric in a music store.never having one in my hands since the first time I saw one I thought what the hell...... I was 36. I wouldnt call it the bass of my Dreams but it is the one I "wanted" even though I cant play a Guitar worth a {censored} I would Love to have a Gibson Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I'm 24 and only recently got my Warwick. I guess the only step up would be a Warwick Custom Shop job. But I've got a full, big-stage pro-level quality rig now for the first time ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 even though I cant play a Guitar worth a {censored} I would Love to have a Gibson Les Paul I feel the same about the Dean Razorback with the confederate flag, shame those suckers retail at $3k. ...you can pay allot more for a les paul, and there are so many different configurations, got an idea of the year/config your after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boogiebassbill Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 maybe an old G&L bass...have all the amps I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bleepo Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I feel the same about the Dean Razorback with the confederate flag, shame those suckers retail at $3k. ...you can pay allot more for a les paul, and there are so many different configurations, got an idea of the year/config your after? my guitard has that in non-razorback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I don't really have a dream bass, more like a dream collection +1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rovito Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 After my five kids finish collage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I got mine when I was either 13 or 14, it was my very first bass guitar and I lucked into my Gibson Victory Artist. That bass plays better, sounds better, looks better than everything else I've played since and I love it to death. I don't play it much anymore because it's earned an easy retirement, and I really only play fivers now. But for a LONG time it was all I had, and the thought never once occured to me to look for something else because I never needed anything more. All the rest of the basses can come and go, but this one is going with me when I die. As for newer basses, I've done a few customs now, and really don't think in term's of dream bass anymore. They're all different, all have strengths and weaknesses, and no bass is perfect. I don't drool over any one bass to be the One, or that I think will be so perfect I'll never look elsewhere. I like the idea mentioned of a dream collection, that makes much more sense to me than a dream bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 My taste changes all the time. I doubt I ever will really stick to any one dream bass. I'm the same, I won't have my "dream" bass until I find it. Age doesn't have much to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I got mine this year, at age 19. Really, the timing isn't an issue-it's that you have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members max maroon Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 "After my five kids finish collage." ...That must be one damn big collage if yous got 5 kids wurkin onit!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I feel the same about the Dean Razorback with the confederate flag, shame those suckers retail at $3k. ...you can pay allot more for a les paul, and there are so many different configurations, got an idea of the year/config your after? I checked out something like that Dean in a Bass in Black. pretty sweet bass but I couldnt get used to the pointy edges as far as what Gibson A 59 like Jimmy Page Played whatever Ace Frehley Played and of course any type Slash uses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 "After my five kids finish collage." ...That must be one damn big collage if yous got 5 kids wurkin onit!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brake Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 I don't really have a dream bass, more like a dream collection Agreed. The music I play is so varied there isn't "one" bass for me for everything... that said, my Stingray 5 does everything I ask it to except sound like a fretless. I'll have to get a fretless Musicman at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted December 25, 2007 Members Share Posted December 25, 2007 My parents never gave me a dime for my instruments. At the age of 24, I was able to afford a new Gibson Les Paul Classic. A year later, it was sold for a Japanese copy. I bought my Stingray at the age of 29. It was my dream bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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