What's your opinion of P-Nut?

Sandwich Man · #1 09-14-2006, 09:35 PM

He has a very unique style, very minimalistic, but perfect for the music. I love playing his lines; the simplicity and rockin' nature of them really makes me appreciate bass.

What do you think of him? Do you think he's been innovative for bass? He helped bring 5-string to the forefront of modern music. Is that a good thing, a bad thing?

Any comments on particular lines or anything in general.

Rock on.

diechris · #2 09-14-2006, 09:56 PM

i think he does fine in the band... but.. what always gets me... is when people say how he's such an amazing bassist(non bass playing people) when i think the only reason theyre saying that is because they can HEAR the bass more..

i have nothing against p-nut.. but i do however... have something against the bands second vocalist and how he skips and prances around stage....

Naveed Afzal · #3 09-14-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by diechris

i think he does fine in the band... but.. what always gets me... is when people say how he's such an amazing bassist(non bass playing people) when i think the only reason theyre saying that is because they can HEAR the bass more..

i have nothing against p-nut.. but i do however... have something against the bands second vocalist and how he skips and prances around stage....

yea he kills alot of songs for me...

but the line in Amber is beautiful simple and effective.

zcwilkes · #4 09-14-2006, 10:04 PM

I like him alot( as a bass player). I don't like 311's most recent stuff though. Not innovative, he's not doing anything revolutionary but I think he is a super solid player and the anchor for that band.

diechris · #5 09-14-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Naveed Afzal

yea he kills alot of songs for me...

but the line in Amber is beautiful simple and effective.

agree with BOTH! why is that guy even in the band?! he's like the dude singer in lacuna coil(i dont care for the band.. but i had to sit through them before zombie...) that dude cant sing.. and some songs he says maybe... two words?!

diechris · #6 09-14-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Naveed Afzal

yea he kills alot of songs for me...

but the line in Amber is beautiful simple and effective.

agree with BOTH! why is that guy even in the band?! he's like the dude singer in lacuna coil(i dont care for the band.. but i had to sit through them before zombie...) that dude cant sing.. and some songs he says maybe... two words?!

Matt Till · #7 09-14-2006, 10:24 PM

I like P-Nut, but I hate the guitarist. The guitarist ruins a lot of their songs for me (as do the vocalists). P-Nut will lay down a solid groove, but the guitar will double it. There would be so much more melodic interest if the guitarist didn't just double the bass, especially when you've got a monotone rapper.

Grueber · #8 09-14-2006, 11:33 PM

P-nut does an awesome job in 311

Kronos · #9 09-15-2006, 12:02 AM

311 isn't my kinda jam, but I'll say that P-Nut does a fine job for them.

daskatze · #10 09-15-2006, 12:52 AM

p-nut is under average imo

omar_basspr · #11 09-15-2006, 12:59 AM

I love 311 , i think P-nut haves some great lines and hes an all around good bass player.

JimmyM · #12 09-15-2006, 01:08 AM

P-Nut's good but he's not innovative. He just does reggae and dub basslines in rock. Nothing innovative about that. Sting was doing that 30 years ago.

Woodchuck · #13 09-15-2006, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by daskatze

p-nut is under average imo

Go see him sit on on a jazz gig in LA, and see if you can still post that with a straight face. You guys kill me with this judging of P Nut, Ryno, and Mike Dirnt, etc. just because they are in radio friendly bands. Hell, they are PLAYING THE SONGS!!! Does this mean anything to you people?! Dirnt and Ryno not only have a jazz background, but they're also sight readers, which allows them to sit in on gigs that you "he sucks!" guys can't even began to practice for! P Nut, when he's not recording or touring, hits the LA jazz scene hard. Ask anyone in LA, the jazz scene there ain't for the faint of skills or heart. You know, Bruce Lee has kicked many a ass of guys like you. "Hey, who's the little guy?"

I'll bet the guy from Hoobastank sucks too, huh? Mark would play you under the table! Quit judging people strictly by what you hear on the radio.

JimmyM · #14 09-15-2006, 06:26 AM

(Artie Lange Mode ON)

Waaaaaaaahhhhh! Someone said something bad about my favorite bass player! I want to beat him up! Waaaaaaahhhhh!

(Artie Lange Mode OFF)

Lighten up, Francis. People are entitled to their opinions, so quit whining. Jeez! How old are you? 12?

diechris · #15 09-15-2006, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodchuck

Go see him sit on on a jazz gig in LA, and see if you can still post that with a straight face. You guys kill me with this judging of P Nut, Ryno, and Mike Dirnt, etc. just because they are in radio friendly bands. Hell, they're are PLAYING THE SONGS!!! Does this mean anything to you people?! Dirnt and Ryno not only have a jazz background, but they're also sight readers, which allows them to sit in on gigs that you "he sucks!" can't even began to practice for! P Nut, when he's not recording or touring, hits the LA jazz scene hard. Ask anyone in LA, the jazz scene there ain't for the faint of skills or heart. You know, Bruce Lee has kicked many a ass of guys like you. "Hey, who the little guy?"

I'll bet the guy from Hoobastank sucks too, huh? Mark would play you under the table! Quit judging people strictly by what you hear on the radio.

calm down. the title is OPINION.... people are posting their OPINION.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"

if someone hasnt seen him in a jazz club then they cant base their opinion on that and can only base on what they see.

Woodchuck · #16 09-15-2006, 06:37 AM

I think you two should let mommy and daddy talk. BTW, Jimmy aren't you the same guy that slams kids for not liking Jaco?

diechris · #17 09-15-2006, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodchuck

I think you two should let mommy and daddy talk.

lay off dude. this internet tuff guy crap is retarded.

this thread was intended to ask people about their opinion on p-nut. there isnt any need to push your opinion on someone else. if someone hates him FINE if they are in love with him FINE. for the sake of the person that started this thread im leaving it at that- so this thread wont be closed.

Woodchuck · #18 09-15-2006, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by diechris

lay off dude. this internet tuff guy crap is retarded. .

So's the internet psychologist. Btw, shrink, when did I push my opinion on anyone? I didn't say he should like P Nut because I do. Hell, I didn't even say I liked him. I just merely pointed out different aspect of the guy. Reading comprehension is your friend, really.

NicJimBass · #19 09-15-2006, 06:57 AM

Anyway.....

I really dig both p-nut and 311. Like alot of people have said, he plays perfectly for the band he's in. He may not be the most innovative bassist ever, but he comes up with stuff that I never would. He is one of the top 5 bassists that taught me how to play, along with Matt Sharp of Weezer/ Rentals fame, Tom Drummond of Better Than Ezra, Mike Herrera of MxPx and (most recently) Tim Smith of Jellyfish.

Also, I'd like to say that while Tim (guitars) and Chad (drums) aren't the greatest musicians ever, if I ever were to play either instrument, they would be huge influences on me.

One last thing, looking down on other musicians, however self-gratifying, is lame. I catch myself doing it, especially in the local scene, but we have to realize that we can learn something from everyone, no matter what. Putting others down does nothing to help them or us.

BassJunkie730 · #20 09-15-2006, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Till

I like P-Nut, but I hate the guitarist. The guitarist ruins a lot of their songs for me (as do the vocalists). P-Nut will lay down a solid groove, but the guitar will double it. There would be so much more melodic interest if the guitarist didn't just double the bass, especially when you've got a monotone rapper.

So wait, what are your thoughts on Rage Against the Machine?