Anyone Shred: Whenever i play my bass solos i play it like Dave Mustaine, K.K. Downing, and of course Cliff Burton. So i went to Sam Ash earlier with a few of my buddies. I picked out a Spector 4 String and i plugged it into a Marshall Half Stack. Which was a guitar amp. I put the treble on 7 bass on 3 middle at 5 and i was on the classic gain channel which i had at max.any way i turned up the volume to about as high as all the other bassist who were slapping there asses off and when i started shredding u no just ripping up the fret broad they all shot me dirty looks. This nearly cracked me up cause i guess i didn't please them. Anyway i guess the point that i'm trying to get to is how to do ya'll feel about bass shredding like with gain?

To Clear this up I was not Attempting to get there attention or showing of in anyway

With gain yes - with and **** no. :D

Anyone Shred: Whenever i play my bass solos i play it like Dave Mustaine, K.K. Downing, and of course Cliff Burton. So i went to Sam Ash earlier with a few of my buddies and Picked out a Spector 4 String and i plugged it into a Marshall Half Stack. Which was a guitar amp. I put the treble on 7 bass on 3 middle at 5 and i was on the classic gain channel which i had at max.any way i turned up the volume to about as high as all the other bassist who were slapping there asses off and when i started shredding u no just ripping up the fret broad they all shot me dirty looks. This nearly cracked me up cause i guess i didn't please them. Anyway i guess the point that i'm trying to get to is how to do ya'll feel about bass shredding like with gain and ****?

Go buy a six string guitar, if that really is what bass is to you.

Go buy a six string guitar, if that really is what bass is to you.
I prefer it because of how it handles and the fact tht i can get an octave lower than a electric without down tuning

Excellent. It has been entirely too slow around here lately.

I don't like the usual "just play a guitar" talk but in this case, if you're going to play bass like a guitarist and THROUGH a guitar amp, then get a Baritone 7 or 8 string guitar and you'll be set in terms of feel of he instrument. Bass should not equate to a low sounding guitar, differences should be made stylistically and tonally between the two. Then again, they invented the piccolo bass, so do what you please, but learn the "bass" side of "bass guitar" too man, master the instrument not just a style. (this is all IMO)

It is called the bass GUITAR. Play how you feel on what you feel. I love to shred. Keep it up.

It's no wonder they gave you dirty looks. They're trying to sell the equipment you're messing with. A little respect for equipment that doesn't belong to you would be a good first step to growing up a bit.

Beyond that, nothing wrong with a little shredding if it's on your own equipment.

It's no wonder they gave you dirty looks. They're trying to sell the equipment you're messing with. A little respect for equipment that doesn't belong to you would be a good first step to growing up a bit.

Beyond that, nothing wrong with a little shredding if it's on your own equipment.

I'm sorry i don't think you understood what i said the people giving me dirty looks were other players and ripping up the fret board is an expression that means i was playing very fast im sorry i should of been more clear

I don't like the usual "just play a guitar" talk but in this case, if you're going to play bass like a guitarist and THROUGH a guitar amp, then get a Baritone 7 or 8 string guitar and you'll be set in terms of feel of he instrument. Bass should not equate to a low sounding guitar, differences should be made stylistically and tonally between the two. Then again, they invented the piccolo bass, so do what you please, but learn the "bass" side of "bass guitar" too man, master the instrument not just a style. (this is all IMO)

I plugged into a guitar amp cause the bass amps don't have gain and the pedals didn't sound good.(but like i said earlier playibility wise bass>electric

Sounds like you were kind of a douche. Why the hell would you turn up the volume that loud? And through a guitar amp? No wonder they shot you dirty looks.

I'm sorry i don't think you understood what i said the people giving me dirty looks were other players and ripping up the fret board is an expression that means i was playing very fast im sorry i should of been more clear

Yes I did know what you meant. My comment still stands.

Sounds like you were kind of a douche. Why the hell would you turn up the volume that loud? And through a guitar amp? No wonder they shot you dirty looks.

Well put..

Its a Guitar store, be respectful of the other people. Shred if you want, even though its pretty juvenile in my opinion, its not impressive to anyone with any sliver of talent.. and it can only be fun for so long..

If the only reason you like bass is because it "handles" better and goes an octave lower so you can "shred" (which is what, play as fast as you can?) through guitar equipment, buy a guitar and an octave pedal. Buy some weights to give it that feel, and throw some awesome dust in the cavity to make up for it being a guitar.

Rock on, I say.

this has to be a joke- this dude has 4 posts, all on this thread... if i am right, kudos sir, you earned my distain, followed by laughter.

if this isn't a joke post, rawk it on stage, not in sam ash.

I do like to play Bach pretty fast.

rawk it on stage, not in sam ash.

+1 to this. Nothing against shredding, but if you think you've got something, do it on stage.

Relax, he joined today (yesterday) so the "international-search-exclusion-rule-for-people-who-have-signed-up-within-24-hours" is in effect. To the OP, this is standard behavior for someone who recently started playing, usually came from guitar, and thinks that playing standard things found on guitar are considered "Holy" on bass because it's easier. I hate to pick on you, but soon enough you will find out that shred is not a display of talent but rather lack of practice. Until then, rock on.

I do like to play Bach pretty fast.

+1

try playing Chromatic Fantasy as fast as you possibly can, SOOO FUN!

granted, that too has got me some dirty looks in guitar center haha

Yes I did know what you meant. My comment still stands.

im sorry then i don't understand wat u r saying

Wow, so...........your "That Guy" and proud of it?

Relax, he joined today (yesterday) so the "international-search-exclusion-rule-for-people-who-have-signed-up-within-24-hours" is in effect. To the OP, this is standard behavior for someone who recently started playing, usually came from guitar, and thinks that playing standard things found on guitar are considered "Holy" on bass because it's easier. I hate to pick on you, but soon enough you will find out that shred is not a display of talent but rather lack of practice. Until then, rock on.

Uhh... thank u but i practice 3- 4 hours a day (so i no i practice enough) and shredding nots not the only style i can play.

give him a break guys, im sure he doesnt ONLY shred, theres no harm in emulating a guitarist as a bassist, its not my thing but to each his own right? and in my experience the people on this forum, with the exception of a few ignorant wannabes, do genuinely enjoy playing BASS, and that includes every facet of the instrument and it is possible to "shred" on a bass, so dont tell him to get a guitar when he has very recently joined a forum to learn more about and discuss the instrument i assume he enjoys playing...thats my two cents, take it for what you will

Well put..

Its a Guitar store, be respectful of the other people. Shred if you want, even though its pretty juvenile in my opinion, its not impressive to anyone with any sliver of talent.. and it can only be fun for so long..

i'm sorry explain to me how i was disrespectful and to it takes talent im not talking boutmick mars or sum idiot like that im talking about EvH who is also a huge influence once you can play like that come back and tell me it requires no talent. I have put in 600+ hours exclusively to master this style and im still working to pull myself to the top. ( i cn say im close tho)

What's the point of going into a store purely for sake of being a pretentious douche? There's nothing wrong with playing whatever the hell you want, but doing it just to piss people off because of "how much better u r" is dumb.

give him a break guys, im sure he doesnt ONLY shred, theres no harm in emulating a guitarist as a bassist, its not my thing but to each his own right? and in my experience the people on this forum, with the exception of a few ignorant wannabes, do genuinely enjoy playing BASS, and that includes every facet of the instrument and it is possible to "shred" on a bass, so dont tell him to get a guitar when he has very recently joined a forum to learn more about and discuss the instrument i assume he enjoys playing...thats my two since, take it for what you will

thank you

What's the point of going into a store purely for sake of being a pretentious douche? There's nothing wrong with playing whatever the hell you want, but doing it just to piss people off because of "how much better u r" is dumb.

i wasnt i was just fooling around. i wasnt playing any louder than anyone else either.

Sounds like you were kind of a douche. Why the hell would you turn up the volume that loud? And through a guitar amp? No wonder they shot you dirty looks.

i was no louder than anyone else

i turned up the volume to about as high as all the other bassist who were slapping there asses off and when i started shredding u no just ripping up the fret broad they all shot me dirty looks. This nearly cracked me up cause i guess i didn't please them.

That doesn't sound like an easy stroll into your local music shop. That sounds like an attempt to show off and for no reason at all. THAT is what we're talking about. Next time, start off your article with "Who here likes to shred on bass?" This will all be avoided.

I don't ever go into guitar stores so I don't care how anybody acts in them at all. Also, how you decide to play is your business. But I will kindly remind the negative Nancies here that one of the most renowned bass men in history, especially here on Talkbass - Mr. John Entwistle - always said that he was a bass guitarist, and not "just" a bass player.

ryan, being that you're new to Talkbass, there's a couple things you should know. Most people here are generally well enough to get along without slinging their personal opinions around like weapons, but there are some that feel strongly that there is a right and wrong way to play bass and they aren't afraid to tell you about it. If somebody posts something you don't like, don't read it and don't waste time with a reply.

Likewise, don't try to get a bad rise out of people and you probably won't have people throwing negative comments at you. ;)

i was no louder than anyone else

This^is the truly tragic part. :atoz:

i'm sorry explain to me how i was disrespectful and to it takes talent im not talking boutmick mars or sum idiot like that im talking about EvH who is also a huge influence once you can play like that come back and tell me it requires no talent. I have put in 600+ hours exclusively to master this style and im still working to pull myself to the top. ( i cn say im close tho)

Well put.

Uhh... thank u but i practice 3- 4 hours a day (so i no i practice enough) and shredding nots not the only style i can play.

wait one second...http://thump01.pbase.com/o4/98/583898/1/63713938.qaEEdjG9.popcorn.gif there we go, ok continue...:smug:

Is playing at Sam Ash the only gig you can get?

:hiding:

i'm sorry explain to me how i was disrespectful and to it takes talent im not talking boutmick mars or sum idiot like that im talking about EvH who is also a huge influence once you can play like that come back and tell me it requires no talent. I have put in 600+ hours exclusively to master this style and im still working to pull myself to the top. ( i cn say im close tho)

How humble you are.

+1 Pbass 101, good insight:ninja:

I shred cheese and occaisionally lettuce. :D

So the point of this thread is that you played some fast notes on a distorted bass in a music store? Awesome dude. :cool:

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I still find it amusing after all these years that the music stores have progressively gotten worse about "showing off"

Back in the late 80's early 90's all the cool stores had private rooms for you to test equiipment to see if it works for you...

it seems that now everyone tests equipment out in the open and at the same time.. still amusing as hell.

I think that all those slap & poppers and guitar "shredders" that sit on the floor and BLAST their chops should actualy get out on a stage and perform music...key word being music.
Now, if you are doing it to mock and poke fun at them.. have at it :)


**Insert story with moral here **

When I went to buy my MarkBass combo, I asked the salesperson to plug it up and get it running for me...that's his job. Anyway.. I grabbed a bass.. not the highest price chuck of wood in the store, and played about 28 seconds of Brown Eyed Girl bassline...followed by some cool motown basslines, and ended it up with the ever popular Baby Got Back bassline. All of this took less than 2 miinutes easy. I turned the amp off and said.. "I'll take it".. the guys were floored...The manager actually came up and assisted me with the rest of my purchase.. gave me a discount, credited the sale to the salesman that helped me and basically thanked me for "actually playing bass"..

Sorry i don't really know where this went..

:)

ROCK ON GUYS !!!

Uhh... thank u but i practice 3- 4 hours a day (so i no i practice enough) and shredding nots not the only style i can play.

I suggest practicing grammar and spelling some too. ;)

Just poking fun.

I think the thing that set people off is that you basically said you went into a store, cranked up an amp that is not a bass amp and started playing guitar on bass. It sounds that you were being a bit rude. Why rude? Because you cranked it up enough to the point where people were giving you nasty looks. So, either you suck or you were too loud or you sucked and were too loud. Those are your three options. Only you and the people at Sam Ash know which is true. Actually, probably just the people at Sam Ash know what is true.

Wow, the haters on here. What the heck is wrong with having a little fun?!?!? He said he turned up to the level that was comparable with the bass thumpers in the store, not blow the store out with things pegged at 11!

I say play how you play, who says bass has to be boring. I say ROCK ON TOO!!!

Wow, the haters on here. What the heck is wrong with having a little fun?!?!? He said he turned up to the level that was comparable with the bass thumpers in the store, not blow the store out with things pegged at 11!

I say play how you play, who says bass has to be boring. I say ROCK ON TOO!!!

Personally, the thing I don't get is how going into a guitar store and "shreding an stuff, u no" where there are all the "slap 'n popers" and then getting nasty looks makes you cool or something? Personally, I love doing things on instruments you aren't supposed to do. If you always did the same thing with everything, we'd still be using two rock to make music. The problem was his attitude and going into a store with his over 600+ shredding hours just to piss off other players. That's what bugged me, I don't know about the other folks.

I suggest practicing grammar and spelling some too. ;)

Just poking fun.

I think the thing that set people off is that you basically said you went into a store, cranked up an amp that is not a bass amp and started playing guitar on bass. It sounds that you were being a bit rude. Why rude? Because you cranked it up enough to the point where people were giving you nasty looks. So, either you suck or you were too loud or you sucked and were too loud. Those are your three options. Only you and the people at Sam Ash know which is true. Actually, probably just the people at Sam Ash know what is true.
i Actually play in a band and play gigs also I've had accomplished guitarist and bassist alike compliment me so i think the problem i had was alot of bassist i run into dislike my style of playing and consider me i guitarist on bass (which considering music is an art is completely untrue) so with all things considered i just think they probably just didn't like my style because i know i wasn't playing any louder than anyone else ty tho



PS to everyone sorry for sounding like a douche bag earlier i was just really pissed at SOME of the idiots on this forum

Personally, the thing I don't get is how going into a guitar store and "shreding an stuff, u no" where there are all the "slap 'n popers" and then getting nasty looks makes you cool or something? Personally, I love doing things on instruments you aren't supposed to do. If you always did the same thing with everything, we'd still be using two rock to make music. The problem was his attitude and going into a store with his over 600+ shredding hours just to piss off other players. That's what bugged me, I don't know about the other folks.
Like i said earlier i was just playing around and i wasn't playing for anyone but me i noticed they seemed annoyed and i certainly wasn't playing to be cool

SOME of you guys really need to read what i'm saying

ryanD, I hope you can hang out here for awhile. To do so, you need to be aware of the rules- not to say some of these replies aren't innappropriate- but missing rule #1 will likely result in an early departure. I honestly would not like that to happen. :)

i'm sorry explain to me how i was disrespectful and to it takes talent im not talking boutmick mars or sum idiot like that im talking about EvH who is also a huge influence once you can play like that come back and tell me it requires no talent. I have put in 600+ hours exclusively to master this style and im still working to pull myself to the top. ( i cn say im close tho)

EvH isn't a "huge" talent, bach is. EvH knows how to tap a few simple melodies quickly, i can do that 4 times at once on a single bass, its not hard. Shredding isn't anythign to be proud of, anyone can play fast once their muscles develop, not everyone can write a beautiful piece of music, which is something EvH still has yet to do.

If you want a guitarist to model your "shredding" after, look into jeff loomis or Chris Broderick from Nevermore. Good luck.

Wow, so...........your "That Guy" and proud of it?

"That Guy" is always proud of it.

That's what makes him "That Guy."

Don't be "That Guy." :scowl:

To the OP: is this your CL ad?


I am a 17 year old bass player...the best youve ever heard....no joke. All the old men out there that think they can play have nuthin on me. Im looking to start an originl band, one that centers itslef around my bass playing. I will be the star, but I need a guitar player and a drummer that are kick ass....maybe a guy that can sing NO chicks!. This is gonna be the best hardcore deathemetel band that ever came out, so if you wanna ride my coattales, then this is the time to get on bored. Im gonna be huge, and you can be too just by being close tome....dont miss out drummers and guitar players! I dont have a car, so youll have to pick me up, or we can meet at the McDonalds on 72nd and harrison to talk cuz I can walk there. I have a bss, but no amp..so if you havr an extra, that would be cool.JUst wait and hear me...you wont be disapointed! The real deal here!!! Lets get this goin

To the OP: is this your CL ad?
LOOOOOL


**** i hope thats not real.

EvH isn't a "huge" talent, bach is. EvH knows how to tap a few simple melodies quickly, i can do that 4 times at once on a single bass, its not hard. Shredding isn't anythign to be proud of, anyone can play fast once their muscles develop, not everyone can write a beautiful piece of music, which is something EvH still has yet to do.

If you want a guitarist to model your "shredding" after, look into jeff loomis or Chris Broderick from Nevermore. Good luck.

BWHAHAHAHAH! Everything about that post (save maybe the Bach reference) is about as ridiculous as the original post in this thread.

EvH knows how to tap a few simple melodies quickly

I cannot stop laughing at that. Hilarious! Feed us more.

You say:

not everyone can write a beautiful piece of music, which is something EvH still has yet to do.

Then, you recommend this:

If you want a guitarist to model your "shredding" after, look into jeff loomis or Chris Broderick from Nevermore

I never heard them, so I Youtubed them and found this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NomBovF5gPk

I respect different styles of music, sure. But comparing that guy's playing to EVH? Wow.

You're beyond help if you seriously think EvH is a better guitarist than Loomis or Broderick...

and you'll notice, i mentioned those two guitarists in relation to their shredding ability... not their music writing ability.

Lets see EvH Shred like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkpZ645ztl0

Thanks for coming out though.

PS to everyone so for sounding like a douche bag earlier i was just really pissed at SOME of the idiots on this forum

Wow buddy! Ease up on the language :rollno: kind of a newbie aren´t you? What did you expect? you came here bragging about your bad boy antics and expect some kind of celebration?

My .2 cents: Give up the name calling, take it easy, and enjoy one of the greatests on-line communities ever, it´s full of useful information, great guys and gals to share your experiences with, and it´s a lot of fun IMHO.

You're beyond help if you seriously think EvH is a better guitarist than Loomis or Broderick...

and you'll notice, i mentioned those two guitarists in relation to their shredding ability... not their music writing ability.

Lets see EvH Shred like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkpZ645ztl0

Thanks for coming out though.

Yup. Those guys sure crammed a lot of notes in there. That's impressive! Those guys are definitely fast. I don't think anyone would argue that.

I plugged into a guitar amp cause the bass amps don't have gain and the pedals didn't sound good.(but like i said earlier playibility wise bass>electric

Welcome to TB. All are supposedly welcome here, so, well there ya go...

Not to divert from the high level, insightful debates going on here, but some bass amps have a gain control (my Markbass combo amp for one), and my MXR Bass fuzz pedal is quite good as well, so much so that my daughter plays her Strat through it rather than cranking the gain on her guitar amp.

Wow buddy! Ease up on the language :rollno: kind of a newbie aren´t you? What did you expect? you came here bragging about your bad boy antics and expect some kind of celebration?

My .2 cents: Give up the name calling, take it easy, and enjoy one of the greatests on-line communities ever, it´s full of useful information, great guys and gals to share your experiences with, and it´s a lot of fun IMHO.

sorry bout that i meant sorry not so

Kid,

You have the right to shred;
You have the right to treat music like it was a competitive sport and not an art;
You have the right to be musically ignorant;
You DO NOT have the right to ejaculate your immature crap into the airwaves used by real musicians.

Get off my lawn.

I tried to shred once. But the bass got stuck in the wood chipper.

Yup. Those guys sure crammed a lot of notes in there. That's impressive! Those guys are definitely fast. I don't think anyone would argue that.Arpeggios! Wow! Yep, Eddie's beaten here, for sure.

Why is this not closed yet? :rollno:

Why is this not closed yet? :rollno:
No kidding...http://thump01.pbase.com/o4/98/583898/1/63713938.qaEEdjG9.popcorn.gif

Shred all you want, but how is your "meat and potatoes" playing? Can you support a band? Can you make song better with your playing? Do you write? Can you make an audience bob their heads, tap their feet or dance? These are the things that will get you hired for gigs. Band leaders and Joe Schmo out in the audience really don't care if you're ripping 16th notes with gobs of distortion.

I'd also be careful: Distortion may be covering up some deficiencies in your playing. Are you playing cleanly? In time?

wow, this thing has a poll now........:rollno:

My two cents (Not like anyone really cares, just felt like I'd interject):
I'm perfectly fine with someone playing that style of music. What I'm not fine with is playing loudly and disturbing other customers in a music store, playing bass through and potentially damaging a guitar amp (The store's, not his mind you), the idea that technical skill will make up for songwriting inabilities, and the attitude that he is better than everyone else.

Why is this not closed yet? :rollno:

Because there are lots of valuable posts here. Things like, "This guy is better than that guy because he plays more notes per minute" and "Gobs of distortion on bass is cool".

I think the original poster didn't intend to come off like he did. At least, I would give him the benefit of the doubt. But some of the follow up posts...

Arpeggios! Wow! Yep, Eddie's beaten here, for sure.

Indeed! They go so well in melodic songs too. I mean, I find tapped sweep arpeggios perfect for any genre, at any time! :D

Go buy a six string guitar, if that really is what bass is to you.

I hope that was sarcasm. I sometimes bust out a solo just for funsies.

Don't let the guitards see you, then they will rub in our faces how bassist are all failed guitarists who chose bass for fewer strings. Though I do have a feeling this is the case with you.

HE'S A DOUBLE AGENT! THE GUITARDS SENT HIM TO SPY ON US!

^^^^

That truly made me laugh.

This one time, I was doing my pre-warmup mental stretching exercises, & when I imagined flexing my Ferrigno-like muscles, I shredded my shirt, which then burst into flames. All my imaginary friends & groupies cheered, but the imaginary crowd of envious GC super-wankers all shot me dirty looks.

Edit: I then broke the wrist and walked away. Broke the wrist and walked away.

Bad poll. I mean if you didn't think that shredding on bass was a legit musical approach, you would be seen as someone who had balls full of stupid juice.

If he wants to shred, let him. There is no such thing as an "invalid" musical style. The beauty of music is that you can do whatever the hell you want. There's no need for some of you guys to act like musical fascists.

There's no need for some of you guys to act like musical fascists.

oh jeez, http://i.pbase.com/o4/98/583898/1/64174004.2d81Yg04.tehlaugh.gif

Some folks can shred the board right off the neck. Some can slap like there's no tomorrow. This is all well and good. However, the focal point of our instrument is keeping the groove for the music and being the backbone of a song, band, whatever. So many people are worried about soloing these days and basically being a bunch of show offs. Shredding does not make you a bass player. Just means you're fast!

I have a nice paper shredder. Never tried it on bass.

What's the difference between us bassists shredding like we're on a guitar, and Fieldy playing his bass more like a percussive instrument??? :eyebrow:

Neither style (IMO) belongs on bass.

What's the difference between us bassists shredding like we're on a guitar, and Fieldy playing his bass more like a percussive instrument??? :eyebrow:

Neither style (IMO) belongs on bass.

My favorite song I've ever written uses a neat bit of "shredding" for lack of a better word. For less than 2 seconds, I play 64th notes. This particular song is extremely delicate and melodic and I'm sure if you heard it you might change your mind...

I wish I had recording equipment.

Anyways, shredding TASTEFULLY is entirely acceptable. However, I think when a lot of people hear shredding their just think of mindless notes blazing outreally fast without a thought behind giving meaning to each and every note. That's not a fault of shredding, merely those who decide to incorporate it into their music. There are plenty of us who enjoy its tasteful insertion into otherwise milder music.

My favorite song I've ever written uses a neat bit of "shredding" for lack of a better word. For less than 2 seconds, I play 64th notes. This particular song is extremely delicate and melodic and I'm sure if you heard it you might change your mind...

I wish I had recording equipment.

Anyways, shredding TASTEFULLY is entirely acceptable. However, I think when a lot of people hear shredding their just think of mindless notes blazing outreally fast without a thought behind giving meaning to each and every note. That's not a fault of shredding, merely those who decide to incorporate it into their music. There are plenty of us who enjoy its tasteful insertion into otherwise milder music.I'm talking as an approach to our musical style, not utilized in small, tasteful bits. Hell, Fieldy's percussive approach can add a layer to someone's playing when used tastefully and not relied upon. When it's all the player utilizes, we wonder why they picked up bass in the first place. That's all I'm saying.

Cliff Burton? Oh hell yeah. Rock on.

I loved his style of solos. I say if you're gonna shred, do it through bass amps still, but there's nothing wrong with shredding out a solo on the bass as long as it's tastefully done. Just listen to Cliff's "(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth" by Metallica, a song that's just one big bass solo. It's heavy on distortion, and just pure awesome.

Excellent. It has been entirely too slow around here lately.LOL! +1

To the OP's credit, the poll was worded properly to get a fair response, IMO.
The rest of the post is where the OP'er committed thread post suicide.
OP, don't take offense when people call you out on it. In your own post, you made yourself sound like an d*bag...and it looks like you were TRYING to do that anyway.
...so I'm raising the Troll Card on this one! http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b288/totallyfrozen/Humor/warning.gif

I don't shred. Not because I don't think it's valid (because I do), I simply don't play well enough to shred worth a flip.

OP, how old are you?

Cliff Burton? Oh hell yeah. Rock on.

I loved his style of solos. I say if you're gonna shred, do it through bass amps still, but there's nothing wrong with shredding out a solo on the bass as long as it's tastefully done. Just listen to Cliff's "(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth" by Metallica, a song that's just one big bass solo. It's heavy on distortion, and just pure awesome.

Wrong. That song is one big guitar solo played on a bass. With poor quality distortion and not much skill behind it.

Wrong. That song is one big guitar solo played on a bass. With poor quality distortion and not much skill behind it.

Did you seriously just say that? Thats just not cool... Wow I'm just flabbergasted...:rollno:

I like some of Metallica's stuff, but I just listened to that bass solo and do not like. Not very tasteful and it seems like a guitar solo, all in IMO. But, I can see that some might like it.

Wrong. That song is one big guitar solo played on a bass. With poor quality distortion and not much skill behind it.

Now it definately does seem as if the OP is trolling.

But tbf, I don't consider Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth) a shred solo. The fact it is distorted bass does not instantly mean it's a shred solo. Most of the song is a melodic composition at mid-pace.

Yea, I like to shred a bit! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik3xJ1eqHpk

Just have to say that the above link is just a bit of fun. I wouldn't do anything like that in the band enviroment, and would never attempt to try to play so busily. If I played like that, I would be stepping in, and on, other peoples roles.

Just a bit of fun.

Yea, I like to shred a bit! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik3xJ1eqHpk

Just have to say that the above link is just a bit of fun. I wouldn't do anything like that in the band enviroment, and would never attempt to try to play so busily. If I played like that, I would be stepping in, and on, other peoples roles.

Just a bit of fun.Not gonna lie... That's a great clip, facial expressions and all! :bassist:

Thanks, Eric!

:bassist:

I'm raising the Troll Card on this one!

Yup