Can't deny it I;m also a Bass player,and not afraid to tell people about it. Started about 1972ish and still play in a band today. I still play my 1965 Burns Baldwin Shadows Bass guitar which is still in original condition. Plays and sounds beautifully Not much fun practicing on your own I tend to play along to cd;s and tapes when I get the chance As Mike Brillo say's Bass and Percusion rule the bandstand So keep practicing,Keep playing and keep it LIVE