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#11
12-26-2013, 08:22 PM
Thank You <
Thanks 'David,
That's a beautiful/loving Christmas Family 'Story
Thank you for posting/sharing
Enjoyed
#12
12-26-2013, 10:39 PM
(ZIPPY02) Greg, here's the full story;
This was my uncle Julie's Bass. He was 6 months older than me and the youngest of my father's siblings. We where 39 yrs old when he past of a severe asthma attack. My father, who was in the Canadian production of "Hair" and plays many instruments, and I had a conversation 2 years later, where I stated that I felt left out because all if my Family played an instrument except me. Well being the Piano, Keyboard and Guitarist that he is he offered to teach me piano. I explained to him that if I were to learn any instrument it would be the Bass. Explaining that when I hear music, the bass lines ring out in my head. Then we went on to a new conversation. That Christmas, he gave me my uncle's bass. That was 9 years ago. 2 years ago my sons gave me an amp. Last spring, I had the bass restrung and the neck straightened. Mind you I still had not tried to play it. Well my Mrs, who plays piano, Mozart, Beethoven, Lionel Richie and loves Alicia Keys, got me a couple of lessons this Christmas. She says I need to play because I can "Hear" the music. I often help her when she is trying to learn a new piece. Even if I have not heard the song before I just know when it is right.
So now, this bass that I have had for 9 years, that has been Well taken care of, but not used, is going to become the new heart to my musical soul.
And That's the story of J.C. and the Bass. More to come as this Old Salty Dawg learns to make it do some nifty musical tricks!
This was my uncle Julie's Bass. He was 6 months older than me and the youngest of my father's siblings. We where 39 yrs old when he past of a severe asthma attack. My father, who was in the Canadian production of "Hair" and plays many instruments, and I had a conversation 2 years later, where I stated that I felt left out because all if my Family played an instrument except me. Well being the Piano, Keyboard and Guitarist that he is he offered to teach me piano. I explained to him that if I were to learn any instrument it would be the Bass. Explaining that when I hear music, the bass lines ring out in my head. Then we went on to a new conversation. That Christmas, he gave me my uncle's bass. That was 9 years ago. 2 years ago my sons gave me an amp. Last spring, I had the bass restrung and the neck straightened. Mind you I still had not tried to play it. Well my Mrs, who plays piano, Mozart, Beethoven, Lionel Richie and loves Alicia Keys, got me a couple of lessons this Christmas. She says I need to play because I can "Hear" the music. I often help her when she is trying to learn a new piece. Even if I have not heard the song before I just know when it is right.
So now, this bass that I have had for 9 years, that has been Well taken care of, but not used, is going to become the new heart to my musical soul.
And That's the story of J.C. and the Bass. More to come as this Old Salty Dawg learns to make it do some nifty musical tricks!
Last edited by JC Colon; 12-26-2013 at 10:50 PM.
#13
12-26-2013, 11:01 PM
(ZIPPY02) Greg, here's the full story;
This was my uncle Julie's Bass. He was 6 months older than me and the youngest of my father's siblings. We where 39 yrs old when he past of a severe asthma attack. My father, who was in the Canadian production of "Hair" and plays many instruments, and I had a conversation 2 years later, where I stated that I felt left out because all if my Family played an instrument except me. Well being the Piano, Keyboard and Guitarist that he is he offered to teach me piano. I explained to him that if I were to learn any instrument it would be the Bass. Explaining that when I hear music, the bass lines ring out in my head. Then we went on to a new conversation. That Christmas, he gave me my uncle's bass. That was 9 years ago. 2 years ago my sons gave me an amp. Last spring, I had the bass restrung and the neck straightened. Mind you I still had not tried to play it. Well my Mrs, who plays piano, Mozart, Beethoven, Lionel Richie and loves Alicia Keys, got me a couple of lessons this Christmas. She says I need to play because I can "Hear" the music. I often help her when she is trying to learn a new piece. Even if I have not heard the song before I just know when it is right.
So now, this bass that I have had for 9 years, that has been Well taken care of, but not used, is going to become the new heart to my musical soul.
And That's the story of J.C. and the Bass. More to come as this Old Salty Dawg learns to make it do some nifty musical tricks!
This was my uncle Julie's Bass. He was 6 months older than me and the youngest of my father's siblings. We where 39 yrs old when he past of a severe asthma attack. My father, who was in the Canadian production of "Hair" and plays many instruments, and I had a conversation 2 years later, where I stated that I felt left out because all if my Family played an instrument except me. Well being the Piano, Keyboard and Guitarist that he is he offered to teach me piano. I explained to him that if I were to learn any instrument it would be the Bass. Explaining that when I hear music, the bass lines ring out in my head. Then we went on to a new conversation. That Christmas, he gave me my uncle's bass. That was 9 years ago. 2 years ago my sons gave me an amp. Last spring, I had the bass restrung and the neck straightened. Mind you I still had not tried to play it. Well my Mrs, who plays piano, Mozart, Beethoven, Lionel Richie and loves Alicia Keys, got me a couple of lessons this Christmas. She says I need to play because I can "Hear" the music. I often help her when she is trying to learn a new piece. Even if I have not heard the song before I just know when it is right.
So now, this bass that I have had for 9 years, that has been Well taken care of, but not used, is going to become the new heart to my musical soul.
And That's the story of J.C. and the Bass. More to come as this Old Salty Dawg learns to make it do some nifty musical tricks!
Last edited by dbaldwin; 12-26-2013 at 11:20 PM.
#14
12-27-2013, 12:41 AM
Dave, it seems that you and I, although a generation or two apart, have quite a bit in common. From the Love we have for our Monte's, to Electronics, (do you build, repair computers as well?), to a Love of music and a neglect of our instruments. Are you sure we weren't related in a past life? Lol Get on that keyboard, let your fingers do the walking to the tune of your soul and play your heart out. My first lesson is on Jan 4, and I can't wait. I've already started playing the bass line to Chicago's 25 or 624. I wanna play everything I know on bass and then, maybe learn how to play the Cello. Do you think I will be able to do all that before I reach a Century old?
For you I sign this off by saying GOOD TUNES and Safe Driving!
For you I sign this off by saying GOOD TUNES and Safe Driving!
#15
12-27-2013, 12:51 AM
Dave, it seems that you and I, although a generation or two apart, have quite a bit in common. From the Love we have for our Monte's, to Electronics, (do you build, repair computers as well?), to a Love of music and a neglect of our instruments. Are you sure we weren't related in a past life? Lol Get on that keyboard, let your fingers do the walking to the tune of your soul and play your heart out. My first lesson is on Jan 4, and I can't wait. I've already started playing the bass line to Chicago's 25 or 624. I wanna play everything I know on bass and then, maybe learn how to play the Cello. Do you think I will be able to do all that before I reach a Century old?
For you I sign this off by saying GOOD TUNES and Safe Driving!
For you I sign this off by saying GOOD TUNES and Safe Driving!
#18
12-27-2013, 06:06 PM
I got a go pro hero 3 black edition with suction cup mount so I can shoot some awesome videos in turbo Monte, my trans pan and bmr suspension parts were early Xmas presents to myself, socks, candy, saws all, reamer bits, won $10 on a lottery ticket 
some money, fox hoodie, I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Now my late Xmas presents are on there way, my alky kit, headers, trans pan spacer, charge pipes are ordered 
some money, fox hoodie, I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Now my late Xmas presents are on there way, my alky kit, headers, trans pan spacer, charge pipes are ordered