The Wanker Line! where is it?

[jmercer91]

where do you guys think the wanker line is and how do you avoid crossing it?

[bassteban]

Judged upon a case-by-case basis; you are now on my radar.

[fenderfunker]

You just did.

[DrSmaggs]

It really depends... because there are some basslines that would seem like wanker lines, but when you hear them with the whole band... they actually fit well and sound great!

I would say it definitely depends upon the application. In my opinion, there isn't a set rule on what overplaying is, besides playing too much for a given piece of music.

I hope that made sense!

[thirtypoint87]

Depends upon how much you're connected to the drum kit/drummer. Billy Sheehan is a wanker's wanker if ever there was one, but since 99% of his notes occur concurrently with something that the drummer is doing, he gets away with it.

[Breslin dp]

I'm guilty of playing wanker bass lines at times; in my last band with three guitarist. I would just play with the kick drum and snare and a lot of little cheesy fills. Got to love ego trip guitarist that's why it was my last band lol.

[lunarpollen]

It's when style outweighs substance. No amount of flashy technique is any substitute for good taste.

[fenderfunker]

I didn't realize you meant in a musical context, my apologies. I guess it depends on who's around. Next to an incredible wanker of a guitarist or singer, one may appear to be quite humble. Sometimes I think 'If you can't beat them, join them'.

[JimmyKickButt]

I think I have an idea... but what is the meaning of wanker in the context of the OP?

[John Wentzien]

"creative overplaying" like Jaco is "passable wankery"

[jmercer91]

Originally Posted by JimmyKickButt

I think I have an idea... but what is the meaning of wanker in the context of the OP?

when physical ability is more important than taste

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Originally Posted by lunarpollen

It's when style outweighs substance. No amount of flashy technique is any substitute for good taste.

This has been my opinion as well. Not that I could've summed it up so nicely though .

Regards
Sam

[Phalex]

If you have less pocket than a pair of panties you are definitely a wanker.

[billhilly66]

I like to dance on the line.

[lunarpollen]

Another way to say it is that it's when the playing becomes more about you than about the song.

[standupright]

when one of your major concerns when playing is "cutting through the mix"

[jmercer91]

Originally Posted by standupright

when one of your major concerns when playing is "cutting through the mix"

i guess i can be a bit of a wanker an that area.

[jmattbassplaya]

Originally Posted by jmercer91

where do you guys think the wanker line is and how do you avoid crossing it?

If you have to think about it, you`ve probably already crossed it

[UncleFluffy]

Originally Posted by jmercer91

where do you guys think the wanker line is and how do you avoid crossing it?

Always have a reason for what you're doing.

[bassteban]

I'm just tryin to get sigged