u/LetterheadSignal8028

I first picked up the bass when I was around 14. I took lessons for a year, but I got caught up in the excitement of joining a youth band my teacher was putting together. So, instead of teaching me music theory, we spent that entire year just learning a repertoire. Like any teenager, the way that ended was dramatic and traumatic for me, and I never touched a bass again—though the desire to play an instrument never really left me.

Five years ago, itching to get back into playing, I bought myself a guitar for my birthday: a 2010 Custom Shop Firebird. As fun as it was, I always felt the neck was too small, the finger placements... until I finally realized that what I actually wanted was to have fun playing the bass again.

Then, in January of this year, I was mindlessly browsing instruments and stumbled upon this Thunderbird. I've been crazy about this specific model and color since I was a kid, so when I saw it right there, I had no choice but to buy it.

I couldn't be happier or feel more fulfilled. It's so much fun to play, and yes, I'm already looking for a teacher to teach me the theory side of things and make up for lost time. Making dreams come true is just the best feeling!

I thought that since it was a pre-sale it would be easy to buy, I accessed it at 10 am sharp, bought tickets for myself and my girlfriend, but apparently the tickets sold out in seconds and several friends were left out.