When did you realize you were a bassist?

When did you realize you were a bass player? For me im the classic example of just not being good enough. I remember getting an electric guitar because I loved Dimebag Darrell ... [TalkBass.com Logo]  Hi {NAME}! We're continuing to test a new feature called [Primary Login](. It lets TalkBass members securely log in to the forum without a password. [Primary login]( Your digest  [When did you realize you were a bassist?]( January 09, 2021  •  156 posts  •  2,482 views  Bassists [BG]   [Frety_Kruger said]( — When did you realize you were a bass player? For me im the classic example of just not being good enough. I remember getting an electric guitar because I loved Dimebag Darrell ... [Read more »](   [Bought my 1st bass today and i am happy about it!]( January 10, 2021  •  77 posts  •  2,290 views  Basses [BG]   [SimonNubBassist said]( — Happy to repport i bought my first bass guitar today, been in the plans for a while but it happenned today. Not a historic model, not a fashionable model but an affordable, sensible ... [Read more »](   [I love having a real Fender]( January 09, 2021  •  183 posts  •  6,208 views  Basses [BG]   [Mantis Tobaggan said]( — I am kind of fascinated with Fender. I love the amps, the guitars, and of course the basses. I love strats, teles, jaguars, my favorite guitar is the jazzmaster. my amp is a showman. ... [Read more »](   [NBD - Dream Bass]( January 05, 2021  •  57 posts  •  2,546 views  Basses [BG]   [DrThumpenstein said]( — I've not been shy about publicly pining for a Fodera Yin Yang Standard for quite some time now. I had read mostly good things and heard some great demos, but couldn't find one ... [Read more »](   [leave clip-on tuner on while performing?]( January 10, 2021  •  154 posts  •  3,228 views  Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]   [Killed_by_Death said]( — Watching a local band perform on televi-zee-own & the bass-player had his tuner on the headstock for the entire show. [Read more »](   [NBD!! Yes. It's purple.]( January 05, 2021  •  61 posts  •  3,203 views  Basses [BG]   [FloridaSam said]( — I never thought I'd own a purple Music Man Bongo but when opportunity knocks... I got a KILLER deal on this Barney colored, roasted necked Bongo today. In all seriousness, it's ... [Read more »](   [Man music stuff has gotten expensive]( January 10, 2021  •  119 posts  •  3,473 views  Miscellaneous [BG]   [Swipter said]( — I realize I haven't bought anything new since my Fender American Standard Jazz bass in 2006 or 2007 but things are so much now. Every 5 string I look at, new or used, is thousands ... [Read more »](   [NBD!]( January 04, 2021  •  33 posts  •  2,255 views  Basses [BG]   [hopwheels said]( — First of two NBDs this week. Been wanting one of these for a while. Haven't plugged it in yet but pretty stoked. [image] [Read more »](   [Gibson Acquires Mesa/Boogie]( January 06, 2021  •  374 posts  •  18,549 views  Amps and Cabs [BG]   [braud357 said]( — I just read that Gibson Brands has acquired Mesa/Boogie ! Rumor or truth ?? [Read more »](   [NBD 70's B.C. Rich Eagle]( January 07, 2021  •  36 posts  •  1,343 views  Basses [BG]   [9c1ny said]( — I have a few 70's Eagles why not another 1978 Walnut, which is very rare, they only made a few before they had neck stability issues Thankfully this one's rock solid Simplified ... [Read more »](  Love TalkBass? Please consider becoming a [Supporting Member]( Our supporters have kept TalkBass online and independent since 1998. As a Supporting Member you can post unlimited ads in the TalkBass Classifieds with no insertion fees or final value fees. Gold Supporting Members see ZERO ads on TalkBass, ever.  Visit your [Account Upgrades]( page for more information.  Thank you! Want to help more?  Visit the [TalkBass Store]( for your bass needs:  From Darkglass to DR, Genzler to GHS, all profits from the Store support the TB community. --------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for more bass stories? We invite you to check out [Primary](. It includes a daily digest, a customizable feed, and the ability to log in to TalkBass without a password. You are receiving this email because you either registered as a member for TalkBass.com or signed up for updates.  [Unsubscribe](  [Send feedback](mailto:support@threadloom.news?subject=Feedback%20for%20TalkBass.com%20newsletter)  Sent on behalf of TalkBass.com by  [Threadloom]( TalkBass.com, 13359 N Hwy 183, Ste 406, Austin, TX 78750