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11-15-2011, 09:22 AM
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Hi, I know I'm new to TalkBass so I'll probably get a load of "HEW YA NOOB" comments  but anyway I was wondering what everyone thinks the best bass line is  I know it's a topic that has probably been answered in loads of other threads, but I would like to know what the best CLEAN, preferably (although not essential) SLAP bass line is that sounds awesome when it's SOLO  Thanks guys,
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11-15-2011, 09:32 AM
|  | Friends, Romans, Bass Players... | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Spencer, MA, USA | | | "HEW YA NOOB" ! But seriously, we were all noobs at one time or another, so I'll cut you some slack (don't know about anyone else, though). So many great bass lines to choose from, I'll get the ball rolling by saying I like Paul McCartney's bass line in I Saw Her Standing There. A classic rock and roll bassline, it also works good in a lot of other songs of the same genre.
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11-15-2011, 09:34 AM
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11-15-2011, 09:43 AM
| | | Thanks guys! Both of those are great!
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11-15-2011, 09:47 AM
| | | | Anything by Zander Zon is just wow ... if there is more musician like him, music would be less boring. |
11-15-2011, 09:52 AM
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I'd say Primus Tommy the cat
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11-15-2011, 09:53 AM
|  | Registered User | | | | | Paul mccartney...bass line on rain....I love it....I'm starting to get into victor wooten ...that man can flat out play |
11-15-2011, 09:54 AM
| | | | 21st Century Schizoid Man. Pick any bassline you want from that one
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11-15-2011, 09:58 AM
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11-15-2011, 10:08 AM
| | | | With the caveat that the very idea of a single "best" bassline is nonsensical:
I think Paul on With A Little Help From My Friends is a great demonstration of a bunch of bass virtues:
- Fairly simple
- Melodious and tuneful to the max
- while still anchoring the harmony with all the necessary chord roots
- Creatively develops, verse by verse
- Never gets in the way of the overall song, yet adds so much |
11-15-2011, 10:29 AM
| | | Looks like Paul's winning here
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11-15-2011, 10:41 AM
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11-15-2011, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by pbasswil With the caveat that the very idea of a single "best" bassline is nonsensical:
I think Paul on With A Little Help From My Friends is a great demonstration of a bunch of bass virtues:
- Fairly simple
- Melodious and tuneful to the max
- while still anchoring the harmony with all the necessary chord roots
- Creatively develops, verse by verse
- Never gets in the way of the overall song, yet adds so much | Yes sir....that's a great one ....he has so many ....he is the reason I started playing bass ....just an awesome bass player and someone to look up to |
11-15-2011, 11:23 AM
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11-15-2011, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by marinecorpsman6 Yes sir....that's a great one ....he has so many ....he is the reason I started playing bass ....just an awesome bass player and someone to look up to | :^) !
I also like that he's not flashy, and that any intermediate player could learn to play his lines.
And for those who do that, it's like free higher education. |
11-16-2011, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by pbasswil
:^) !
I also like that he's not flashy, and that any intermediate player could learn to play his lines.
And for those who do that, it's like free higher education.
| Lol...very true....that's how I play also ....no flash ....just a good around bass guitarist.....that's one of the reasons I get a lot of people around here wants me as a bass player ....not a lot flash ....just keep everything moving |
11-16-2011, 12:46 PM
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11-16-2011, 12:54 PM
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11-16-2011, 12:56 PM
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Was going to say Barney miller as well till I read preferably slap .
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11-16-2011, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by hdracer Sorry, I didn't see the slap part.
I'd say Primus Tommy the cat |
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