An Old Friend...

 I was going to post something different this week, but I didn't like it. So, last night I called an audible and wenr in a completely different direction! I am retiring this upcoming December and devoting all of my time to playing music. So, this post is in celebration of that... in a round about way...

I realized a few weeks ago that I purchased my bass exactly 42 years ago! Here she is!

This is my 1978 Hofner 500/1 bass that I purchased new in 1981. It had been in the store for those three years waiting for me! We've been together ever since.

Of course I saw my first Hofner in a picture of a certain Mr. McCartney. I remember thinking it must be a custom made bass, although I soon found out that wasn't the case. I was surprised to see one in my local music store, and when I picked it up and played it, I loved how light it was and how easy the short neck was to play! I put it in lay-away and when I got my income tax refund, I got it out. My girlfriend at the time bought me the strap. I still have the strap, but not the girlfriend, lol! 

I've played it ever since, and although I have a couple of other Hofner basses, (a 1964 185 and a 2010 500/7 Verythin) the 500/1 is my "comfort bass." If it's an important gig, I'll be playing the 500/1. It's like an old friend. 

This is me on Saturday with it!

And this is me a year or so ago (you can see the bass better). 

I'm looking forward to this next chapter! This is what I would have done 40 years ago if I didn't have to worry about that whole "eating" thing. It's gonna be great!

Until next time, keep searching for treasure!