Forum Demographics...

[JanVanHove]

Just a little demographics research here (and general interest, so we have a better view of who is who....)

How old are you, how long have you been playing bass, and what do you do in "real life"?

Personally, I just turned 30, and I've been playing bass for a year and a half, roughly, and I'm a biologist, believe it of not...

 

[Thomas]

17 right now, but 18 on nov. 27th.

i've been playing for about 3 years... maybe 4. gosh... numbers make me think i should be better than i am!

i'm still in school... but outside that, i work at a golf course.

 

[Grgzilla]

My name's Greg & I'm a :shock: ooops,wrong forum.
I'm 41.Started bass in 1982 till about 86?maybe it was 88.Then I picked it up again at the end of 2004 so that's about 7 years in total,give or take.
This year I've been on medical treatment,getting rid of Hep c,yay,it worked,but I'm still getting over the treatment.Before that I worked for myself doing property maintenance on apartments.Proir to that I worked in electronics & engineering.

 

[Robin]

I'm Robin, i am 20 years old.

I started playing bass about just over 3 years ago and have been in a (proper) band for about 2 years.

In 'real life' i am an industrial chemist.

Oh and I play left handed!

 

[Indianerdaniel]

Name's Daniel, I'm 21, and I've been playing bass for 5 years now. August this year I started something called MGK in Denmark, which is a pre-music conservatory education.

 

[NeonVomit]

Miguel, 24. I've been playing bass for about 10 years now. I studied piano as a child, but changed my mind on instruments when I heard Iron Maiden for the first time :mrgreen: I'm currently taking a gap year from university where I completed a Batchelor's degree in Music, before I go to do my Master's degree in Music Therapy. I also play double bass in the orchestra.

 

[Snooze]

I'm Erik, 32 years old. but i look and feel no more than 22 luckily.

 

[Doog]

Andrew 41, started playing when I wuz 13, seriously between 88 and 91, now just for fun.

 

[Patrik]

I'm Patrik. 35 years young. Started playing bass when I was around 15. I had a 8 years break but picked it up again about 2 years ago. I lost a lot during those 8 years ...

My proffesion is Research & Development and Packaging Design on consumer goods, like kitchen towels, $hit-house paper, diapers, feminine hygiene products, Beauty care products..... A bit of everything which comes in a package....

 

[azzyrazzy]

I'm Raimond, 34 years old. Been playing since I was 15, when I took up bass to play Kiss songs . I now play in a cover band playing dance/pop/rock music.
I work as a systems engineer (software for automation).

 

[Michael J]

Im Mike and Im fresh out of Highschool in New England and now living in NYC for music school! Playing for almost 6 years, and I work as a counciler/music teacher at a summer camp for 9 weeks a year.

 

[Lex]

29 next month, been playing since I was 18...

 

[EVOLVEBASS]

I just turned 35 (ouch!) and while I played 50/50 bass and guitar when I was younger, I really started playing bass about 6 years ago. I spent 2 years in a rock/hard rock cover band and the last 4 years in progressive rock original bands. By day I'm a technical writer for a pharmaceutical manufacturer...

 

[bassoctopus]

I'm 35, been playing since I was 14.

Over 20 years?! I should be better than I am!!!!

 

[Gman]

I'm Giles, 37 - been playing for 22 years.

Currently I'm growing my freelancing business doing graphic design, copywriting and search engine marketing/optimisation.

Played in the / wannabe band 'Ad Nauseum' (sadly no web address) and then 4 years semi pro in a covers band called Ten Feet Tall doing everything from Faith No More to Shirley Bassey.

Now writing and looking for a new band!

 

[Kris]

I'm 20 and have been playing for just over three and half years

 

[Myh]

Myh name is Lars, age: ancient :shock: ........46, well, I don't feel ancient, just keept playing music with younger musicians :wink: Been playing the bass since age 14. Playing semipro for 27 years. I play a bit of drums, guitar and keyboards too. I play the bass in a pop/party/danceband and in a rockband. I work as an Electronics Technician.

 

[Indianerdaniel]

29 next month, been playing since I was 18...

That just made my day for some weird reason... I've always been kinda upset I didn't start playing music when I was younger (yes I know 21 isn't old, but still) Oh and sorry if I offended you Lex, it's meant as a compliment

 

[Kris]

29 next month, been playing since I was 18...

That just made my day for some weird reason... I've always been kinda upset I didn't start playing music when I was younger (yes I know 21 isn't old, but still) Oh and sorry if I offended you Lex, it's meant as a compliment

+1

 

[danz]

Daniel, 32 Started playing when I was 15. decided to take up the bass because no one else in my church wanted to play bass... all wanted to play guitar. Haven't looked back since then.

What I do during daylight hours - Avionics/Electrical Engineer.