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Old 06-02-2011, 04:50 PM
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Who's the best bassist in the world?

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IMO there isn't a single best bassist in the world.
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IMO there isn't a single best bassist in the world.
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you beat me to it omnimutant thats what i was gonna say
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In what sense of the term, Charlie?
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Define "good".
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I would say the best bassist in the world is the bassist from fallout boy
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This isn't a logical question, for so many reasons. This should be a fun thread.
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Jaco my favorite but not best
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The one that gets payed the most.
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I think there was already a thread about this and it was a tie between Flea and that kid from the Partridge Family. Maybe do a search, that will settle it.
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I think there was already a thread about this and it was a tie between Flea and that kid from the Partridge Family. Maybe do a search, that will settle it.
Danny Bonaduce?
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