I'll be 60 yr. old this July, been playing lead guitar in bands since I was in grammar school, about 7 or so years ago had a triple by pass, 10 days after the by pass got a phone call, my best friend and bass player dropped dead of a massive heart attack, (was wondering why the LORD took him & not me, already had one foot in the grave) he was only 30 something, took about 4 years to find a decent replacement, now the replacement has pulled out, saying due to economic times & pressure from his CPA bean counter wife he no longer has the desire, yes economic times have been tough, a lot of places I use to gig are no longer, Chicago is not a small place, I'll try to find another bass. I'LL NEVER GIVE UP.

SPARKY

Thats the spirit man!

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Rated "M" for meaty.

keep on rockin man

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That is the way to do it. You only live once so do all you can in the time you have.

Some day your life is going to pass before your eyes so you want to make sure it's worth watching too.

I think you should speak to SolidBodyLoveSongs, one of the finest gentlemen to not only walk the face of the forum but Chicago, Illinois too. And a fine bass player to boot!

Best of luck and I am so sorry about your friend! All the luck in Ireland coming your way.

CC

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Fender Stratocaster (parts build)
Fender Telecaster 72 Custom RI
Fender Telecoustic Deluxe
Gretsch Electromatic Pro-Jet
Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus
Gibson ES-135
Zenith Type-17
Marshall 70's JMP Superbass 100w
Blackstar HT-5

Sounds like you still have lots of spark Mr. Sparks that's the best attitude to have.Sorry to hear about your buddy,best of luck finding a suitable replacement.

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'65 Strat,65 Mustang,65 Jaguar,4 more Strats,3 vintage Vox guitars,5 Vox amps,'69 Bassman with a '68 2-15 Bassman cab,36 guitars total-15asst'd amps total,2 vintage '60s Hammond organs & a myriad of effects-with a few rare vintage ones.

Hey Sparky, 60 is just a number. As long as you have the will, Keep on Rockin' in the free world!

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Hey, Boy Blue is back!

You go there Sparky, as it does not get anymore Rock and Roll than that!

Right on man! Keep on having fun!!!

You go Sparky! I'm 58 and was watching Iron Maiden's tour on VH1 a few weeks back and wishing I was on stage. Kick $@! and take names bro. Don't give up the fight.

Thank you CC, I feel the same way about you Bro!

stephen a. sparks, my e-mail should be on my profile here at the Forum, when you are going to audition bass players let me know.

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you can save the world with your guitar one love song at a time it's just better, more fun, easier with a fender solid body electric guitar or electric bass guitar.