Greatest Bassists (bass, quote, guitar)

Seltzer · 01-04-2009, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ICawns

LOl my dad has been playing guitar for 27 years, he sais Bass is for people who cant play guitar. It is easy though. but theres some kids on youtube who kill at bass.

Bass is easier to play at a beginner's level when you're little more than a low frequency timekeeper, but far harder to master IMO.

It's only too easy to listen to a guitarist shredding and decide that bass is easier. But when you think about it, anyone can sit in a basement honing their guitar skills for five years until they're a walking fret wanker. But tight-knit bassists who can truly groove and write the perfect line for the song come along rarely.

mr dave · 01-04-2009, 03:36 AM

it's takes more skill to leave the space between 4 notes per bar than it does to fill that bar with never ending arpeggios.

anyone who claims bass is for people who don't know how to play guitar has likely never learned how to do more than play connect the dot rock on their guitar.

Dr. Yellow Black · 01-04-2009, 10:28 AM

All of the bassists I know personally can play both bass and guitar.

FaSho · 01-04-2009, 01:07 PM

I'm a bass player, I dabble in the guitar, but it's just not nearly as fun as the bass either.

Dr. Yellow Black · 01-04-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaSho

I'm a bass player, I dabble in the guitar, but it's just not nearly as fun as the bass either.

Exactly what the bassists I talk to say. I think thats a good thing. I would prefer bass over guitar anyways.

Necromancer · 06-03-2010, 09:23 AM

Stanley Clarke = YouTube - Stanley Clarke upright bass solo.

littleknowitall · 06-04-2010, 10:55 AM

Found some French bassists with some interesting stuff.

Billl ****ens is pretty cool

Of course Wootens gonna get a mention but I really thought this was cool so I thought i'd post this up

James Jamerson Is a personal Favourite

Abraham Laboriel is a really cool one

TheElectricSlug · 07-29-2010, 07:23 AM

Anyone have any opinions on this one?

Antonio · 07-29-2010, 07:28 AM

Seltzer · 07-29-2010, 07:57 AM

While Flea is still my favourite, I don't think anyone can deny the greatness of Jaco. This never fails to blow my mind.

And I'll leave this thread open since we don't have a General best bassist thread outside the muso section.

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Seltzer Fish in the percolator! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,870	While Flea is still my favourite, I don't think anyone can deny the greatness of Jaco. This never fails to blow my mind. And I'll leave this thread open since we don't have a General best bassist thread outside the muso section. __________________ In the Court of King Crimson \| Last.fm \| RYM

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littleknowitall Pow! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,671	Found some French bassists with some interesting stuff. Billl ****ens is pretty cool Of course Wootens gonna get a mention but I really thought this was cool so I thought i'd post this up James Jamerson Is a personal Favourite Abraham Laboriel is a really cool one