Are Electric Bassists Ignorant?

[haloonpc]

I myself am and electric bassist, but I was just wondering. What do you think of us?

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Ignorant of what?

[Trevorus]

I don't know too much about playing or maintenance on DB's, so I don't say a thing. Ignorant people usually know nothing, but tend to act like they do.

[Marcus Johnson]

Please, Chris, i'm trying to ignore this thread.

[Pcocobass]

Electric bassists aren't ignorant, but they do have small hands and smell like cabbage.


PS: Best thread ever.

[Bruce Lindfield]

Originally Posted by haloonpc

I myself am and electric bassist, but I was just wondering. What do you think of us?

I play Double Bass, Electric Upright and Bass Guitar - most of the DB players I've met in person started out on electric bass - who are you talking about or to?

[bassist1962]

My DB playing relatives used to tell me I didn't have a clue, since I could just turn up a volume knob to be heard. I realized what they meant when I took possesion of my bro in law's DB last summer. Not playing for 25 years to concentrate on BG, I forgot how physical an instrument the DB is. I will restate Chris' question though with this thought; I still had to learn function, form, and style on BG, so playing is pretty much the same in that regard. Physically the DB is more demanding, so the question remains - Ignorant of what?

[Bruce Lindfield]

Actually I don't know why I'm bothering to respond to this thread...?

So here is the OP's profile :


"Age:
15
Sex:
Male
Location:
Laredo, Tx
Gigs, Bands, & Ensembles:
I basicly just jam with my friends at school
Influences and Teachers:
Flea!!!!!
Other Hobbies & Interests:
playing video games, but then again who doesn't? "


Get offa my lawn or I'll turn the hose on you!!

And stop ringing the doorbell and running away!

[mcnaire2004]

Since the Electric bass is cheaper and more distributed than the DB there are alot more "self tought", "know it all" EBist out there. To be honest I have met a huge surplus of ignorant EBers. But, on the other hand I have met alot of stupid Bassists. I have found smart EBrs to so it goes both ways.

[Bruce Lindfield]

Originally Posted by mcnaire2004

Since the Electric bass is cheaper and more distributed than the DB there are alot more... .

..."pesky kids" who try to stir up a hornet's nest!

[shwashwa]

every time i put down the big bass and pick up my electric i swear i can feel the brain cells dying...

[Pcocobass]

Maybe the question should be "Are double bassists miserable old geezers?" or perhaps "Do double bassists look down on electric bassists?"

The obvious answer to both of these questions is a resounding YES.

Now leave me alone, it's time for my nap.

[ALiP BoB]

WE? Ignorant?!

You guys have budget for basses that are worlds apart from ours!

Not to mention all the snobby gigs you guys do.

[Bruce Lindfield]

I don't see this "us and them" stuff - who are you talking about when you say "we" - as I said, most DB players I know play BG as well!

[ALiP BoB]

Even I don't know what I'm talking about.

What's the point of this thread again?

[Introvox]

Originally Posted by Bruce Lindfield

Actually I don't know why I'm bothering to respond to this thread...?

So here is the OP's profile :


"Age:
15
Sex:
Male
Location:
Laredo, Tx
Gigs, Bands, & Ensembles:
I basicly just jam with my friends at school
Influences and Teachers:
Flea!!!!!
Other Hobbies & Interests:
playing video games, but then again who doesn't? "


Get offa my lawn or I'll turn the hose on you!!

And stop ringing the doorbell and running away!

Stay offa my lawn too...do you want to be dead
Mr. Nebbercraker

As for who doesn't play Video Games...ME, I play music instead....Kiddo

[WalterBush]

Originally Posted by Bruce Lindfield

I don't see this "us and them" stuff - who are you talking about when you say "we" - as I said, most DB players I know play BG as well!

I would say the same, but most of the BG players I know don't play DB. It's not reciprocal. Most of the DB players I know are likewise better informed about things like theory, musicianship, timing, playing in a group, etc. than their BG counterparts, who from what I've seen, are lucky if they know that there are two strings above the E and A on their 4-banger.

The OP's question is a valid one. I rehearse in the same studio with a lot of hard rock and metal bands. BG players are by and large knuckle-draggers musically when compared to your average DB player. That's fine, it just means more work for us better-informed bassists.

[Introvox]

Originally Posted by WalterBush

I would say the same, but most of the BG players I know don't play DB. It's not reciprocal. Most of the DB players I know are likewise better informed about things like theory, musicianship, timing, playing in a group, etc. than their BG counterparts, who from what I've seen, are lucky if they know that there are two strings above the E and A on their 4-banger.

The OP's question is a valid one. I rehearse in the same studio with a lot of hard rock and metal bands. BG players are by and large knuckle-draggers musically when compared to your average DB player. That's fine, it just means more work for us better-informed bassists.

Wow...I'm stunned!
I am:
A Metal Player
A Rocker
A Jazz Hound
AND and ARCT trained Musician & Educator

How dare you attack BG players, with your "we're better musicians" garbage.

Eyes to the floor buddy!

I do NOT play DB and like Jaco said,

Quote: "The upright bass is a pain in the a**, it's just too much work for a little sound...No matter how loud you get, it's not loud enough" - The Bass Book (Illustrated History)

Enjoy your "Doghouse"

[AxtoOx]

Isn't this "Trolling"? I don't see the DB guys coming over to our side trying to pick a fight.
A little BG insecurity on someones part?

Being a father and having raised my kid, I'd say, leave the adults alone or I'll take away your play station.

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Originally Posted by AxtoOx

Isn't this "Trolling"?
A little BG insecurity on someones part?

Looks that way, dunnit?