Observations From a Newbie

[michaelkoss]

Hi, everyone. I started playing bass about two months ago and started on this forum just before that. I have to say, this is the most friendly and helpful forum I have ever seen.

My first post (Short Scale Bass Sound) was before I even bought my bass. I was curious if I would compromise tone by buying a short scale instead of a standard. Honestly, I expected a lot of replies along the lines of "you wuss" and "short scales are for sissies/kids." Instead, I got responses like "if that's what makes you comfortable" and "the audience will never know." So I bought my short scale

I've posted a few other questions and I've read maybe a hundred other threads. Rarely are there flame responses.

I just thought I should take a minute to tell you all how much I appreciate the supportive nature of this forum. And how much I'm enjoying learning the bass!

Thanks for being so classy!

Michael

[xxpigxx]

Grats on joining the bass player club. It will be a never-ending learning process to go along with your GAS.

I agree that this place is awesome and a treasure trove of knowledge.

[Definitely]

I love this place too i always feel comfortable when buying stuff recommended by people here it's many opinions not one biased person. and congrats on starting bass! it'll not only be fun it'll give you something to do for years to come. have fun man.

[Raynier]

Originally Posted by michaelkoss

Hi, everyone. I started playing bass about two months ago and started on this forum just before that. I have to say, this is the most friendly and helpful forum I have ever seen.

My first post (Short Scale Bass Sound) was before I even bought my bass. I was curious if I would compromise tone by buying a short scale instead of a standard. Honestly, I expected a lot of replies along the lines of "you wuss" and "short scales are for sissies/kids." Instead, I got responses like "if that's what makes you comfortable" and "the audience will never know." So I bought my short scale

Man bass players are just classy like that. I never met one I didn't get along with ..Unless he was secretly a Guitarist =P

[xxpigxx]

what I wanna know is if there is a guitar forum and drum forum like this, where everyone hates the bassists.

[Raynier]

Drummers are our Buddies Bro its those guitarists that can't hold no Groove =P they should really have pockets so they could it might help

[bassybill]

Originally Posted by Raynier

Drummers are our Buddies Bro its those guitarists that can't hold no Groove =P they should really have pockets so they could it might help

I guess I'm lucky. I gig regularly with bands that have guitarists who groove like crazy all through the set.

Michael - good to hear that you're enjoying the site.

[jumbosilverette]

I agree with the op: this is a kind of a unique place online (very few d-bags). Glad you got good advice.