Wa*king?

jackcregg · #1 06-23-2007, 05:27 AM

There is, IMO, way too much slapping going on in the typical wank-fest locations, like GC,

Is there some loss in translation here? what does wank mean in american, in english it means something nasty and i dont even want to go into it

ROON · #2 06-23-2007, 05:29 AM

I'm wondering if they are talking about 'that' type of wank too. Here in Australia it means to... have fun with one's self.

Basshole · #3 06-23-2007, 05:33 AM

It means masturbation, same as it does in the UK.

Since "wanking" on the bass is perceived as something being done just for one's own pleasure (because surely no one else wants to hear it), it's really no different than wanking on the, er, organ.

It's just musical masturbation.

jackcregg · #4 06-23-2007, 05:38 AM

Isnt that kind of a weird thing to call bass playing

Baryonyx · #5 06-23-2007, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jackcregg

There is, IMO, way too much slapping going on in the typical wank-fest locations, like GC,

Is there some loss in translation here? what does wank mean in american, in english it means something nasty and i dont even want to go into it

I think you need to spend more time working on your slap game, son!

Basshole · #6 06-23-2007, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jackcregg

Isnt that kind of a weird thing to call bass playing

People call it "wanking" only when it's an excessive display of "technique", lacking any real musical value. Again, something that almost assuredly must be done for one's own pleasure, because who the heck would wanna hear it?

spade2you · #7 06-23-2007, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Basshole

People call it "wanking" only when it's an excessive display of "technique", lacking any real musical value. Again, something that almost assuredly must be done for one's own pleasure, because who the heck would wanna hear it?

In some ways "wanking" is a term used a little too much these days. Sure musicians can lack "musical value", whatever that is. Sometimes everyone's definition can vary. I really dig Stu Hamm.....so I enjoy what most would consider "wanking". I also enjoy simple songs...some of which are on acoustic guitar and lacking of bass entirely.

I get acused of it a lot in my home town. As one of the few 5 stringers, who also plays boutique AND fretless basses, I can't to much without being labeled as a "shredder", which has the same implications. In a town of indie and Americana music styles, "there's no money above the fifth fret". So, if I do anything outside of 8th notes, I get labeled a wanker......

sikkinixx · #8 06-23-2007, 07:18 AM

I thought wanking was solely the property of lead guitarists. eg. Angus Young (I am an AC/DC fan), Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani etc.
Bass players dont wank, we 'fill in' the rhythm section!!

Baryonyx · #9 06-23-2007, 07:20 AM

Well, Steve, Eddie and Joe we can cut out of the "wankers" list right now, but Angus Young is definatley wank. Absolutely awful.

moogboy · #10 06-23-2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sikkinixx

I thought wanking was solely the property of lead guitarists. eg. Angus Young (I am an AC/DC fan), Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani etc.
Bass players dont wank, we 'fill in' the rhythm section!!

close.

Wankers:Eddie Van Suckwad and the people who copy him.

Bassists:everyone who plays bass. we can use the same techniques as guitar wankers, BUT, because we are playing bass, it is not Wanking.

sikkinixx · #11 06-23-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris2112

Well, Steve, Eddie and Joe we can cut out of the "wankers" list right now, but Angus Young is definatley wank. Absolutely awful.

Hey, don't get me wrong, all 3 are great guitarists, Joe one of my favs, but I've seen all 3 onstage, and they carry on with just as much wanking as Angus.
To me, strutting around on stage with an air of arrogance, 'look at me, aren't I good' screams wank! Brilliance doesn't necessarily exclude you.

NamelessOne · #12 06-23-2007, 11:57 PM

Wanking (or, in some locales, Wankery) as a general term (including on musical instruments), refers to anything where the following statement is true:

Sure, you may find it fun, but NOBODY WANTS TO WATCH!

It can be applied practically anywhere.

TeeMartin · #13 06-24-2007, 12:12 AM

Wanking is great wrist exercise. And I don't think anyone goes to Guitar Center for the purpose of creating music.

dave_bass5 · #14 06-24-2007, 07:14 AM

I see it like this.
Wanking is playing with yourself. Wanking on stage means playing with yourself and not with the band (ie, soloing over everything etc).
And Jack, its not something nasty IMO. quite the opposite.

velvetkevorkian · #15 06-24-2007, 07:58 AM

Wank seems to be slightly more offensive this side of the Atlantic. It always seems slightly odd to me that "wank" is permitted but "s**t" isn't, since they fall very much in the same ballpark level of offensiveness IME.

Dragonlord · #16 06-24-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dave_bass5

And Jack, its not something nasty IMO. quite the opposite.

+1, if it's nasty you're obviously doing it wrong.

joelyb · #17 06-25-2007, 07:02 AM

Imo steve vai, joe satriani and eddie are the epitome of the term in question.i cant stand those guys. just my opinion

Baryonyx · #18 06-25-2007, 07:08 AM

Especially in the cases of Steve and Joe, it's woefully apparent you have no idea what you're talking about!

sikkinixx · #19 06-25-2007, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris2112

Especially in the cases of Steve and Joe, it's woefully apparent you have no idea what you're talking about!

If you have seen them live, sorry dude, but its "woefully obvious" that you are blind, deaf or both. I love all 3's studio stuff, but I can only take so much soloing (and grinning and strutting).

Baryonyx · #20 06-25-2007, 07:19 AM

I've seen them live at G3, and I've seen Satch and Vai live at solo shows as well. Watching them transcend, with no safety net...wow!