Bending strings?

[jmm55]

Is string bending a bona fide technique on fretted bass?

[LouisV]

I've been bending strings on bass (electric fretted or not & upright) since forever. If it works, use it! (IMHO)

[seanm]

Why not? Anything that gets you something that sounds good *is* good.

[MuzikMan]

I never even considered the fact that you shouldn't do it. For me it is a major part of my style. I love to bend notes for vibrato.

[jmm55]

O.K. thanks.

[reverendrally]

in the upper range, it's good for blues style stuff. in the lower range, you can get those keyboard bass style bends. heck flea does it all the time.

[ilovenofrets]

I can't help myself when it comes to vibrato on bass. Listen to all those old Malmsteen albums(especialy Trilogy), his classical playing isn't just evident on guitar. Love it!!!