10 reasons it sucks to be a bass player(in no particular order) - Page 3

sweetpea · #41 07-23-2002, 10:12 AM

what? Are you talking about the Parthanon? the deuce version in Nashville? I thought it was open to the public...

xxxBassJunkiexx · #42 07-24-2002, 10:14 AM

I've not run into many reasons, other than my actual band expects me to just "write somthing easy on one string, like Hoppus does".

Sad, sad lads they are.

Oh, and with the "more attention to the lead guitarist". Umm.. that's kinda not true in my band. The bois, they luves me.

And the drummer. Yeah. Can't forget the drummer.

John Davis · #43 07-24-2002, 09:20 PM

For me, this is the worst(and already stated):

- So much pressure is put on you to improv a good bass line.

- Heavier amps.

- More powerful amps are needed to be heard.

- You get ignored(which, from the places we play, is probably a good thing)

StrudelBass · #44 07-25-2002, 02:07 AM

Just a few to state.

Everyone expects more from a first time improv when you have no clue what chord the guitarist is playing.

You have to weasel chords out of guitarists.

You have to protect the drummer.

If you're going to play with variation you gotta make sure it sounds good.

Everyone thinks its easy playing bass.

Heavy everything.

Fingers actually begin to hurt after a while.

You hold everyone together, whether it be in the band or out of the band.

And in my case, you smell, look, and taste? the worst.

Brad Barker · #45 07-25-2002, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by StrudelBass
Just a few to state.

You have to weasel chords out of guitarists.

You hold everyone together, whether it be in the band or out of the band.

And in my case, you smell, look, and taste? the worst.

how true! (especially that last one!)

icks · #46 07-28-2002, 02:30 PM

on my latest gig, I played with 6 guitarists some classic stuff in my music school, they had chair ... I played stand up .... alone

usual, it sucks to be a bass player because the only one sit down is the drummer ....
who said Bless the ignorants..

4stringthing · #47 07-29-2002, 10:01 PM

The guitar player doesnt know the notes he's playing or the key.

Shoonk · #48 08-05-2002, 11:35 AM

[quote]Originally posted by frankencow150
1-Girls like the lead singer more than you.

i dunno man...i always went for the drummers.....

thast before i became a bassits and realised guys that droll are NOT attractive!

antifrat · #49 08-05-2002, 01:56 PM

getting
"anyone can play bass, it as only 4 stings so its easy... why don't you play a real instrument like guitar?" among others

geing for the lead singer,then guitarist(s) is, natural

just_a_poser · #50 08-08-2002, 09:22 PM

I've realized that most people are just stupid about bass and how 'easy' it is and stuff. Of course I don't know anything really good to try to shock them with...

punkfunkfreak · #51 08-09-2002, 08:47 AM

1: always getting mobbed by women

2: being let down by lesser musicians constantly (ie, drummers, guitarists.....does vocals count?)
3: extra facial hair due to excessive virility.

i think thats enough reasons for now.
I dont think i can deal with the pressure of being a bassist anymore.....

BigBohn · #52 08-09-2002, 11:34 AM

Oh yeah, another one for ya frakencow...

Having you as a fellow bassist.

ohmanohjeeze · #53 08-11-2002, 01:09 AM

having your amp used as a table by the lead singer.
he puts all his change, keys, phone, WATER BOTTLES and other junk on there.

i steal his change and put the rest on the floor.
AND THEN

the guitarists decide since i set up the fastest i should help them.

Ridethebike · #54 08-13-2002, 06:00 AM

It's kinda cool for me so i shouldnt post this but the guitarist's dads all played bass so they always help me set up, im the oldest in the band by two years so no OI! Dan set mine up! My amp is used for me to sit on so no spare change and everyones mum likes me..........thats not such a gud thing.