bass fake to get chicks.

xxfaux_punkxx · #1 08-05-2010, 08:24 PM

So I met this guy (lets call him john). Anyway we were hanging out at his house and saw this squier and amp sitting in the corner of his living room.

I said "I didn't know you play bass, maybe we can jam some time"

to wich he responds, "oh I don't play bass."

so of coarse I asked why he had a set up.

his response, "well I picked it up at a garage sell for 80 bux, and I just keep it in the living room to impress girls when they come over."

me - "what if they ask you to play for them."

him - "I usually make up an excuse such as the neighbors complain."

now is it just me or does this just make to much sense.

zulujack · #2 08-05-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by xxfaux_punkxx

So I met this guy (lets call him john). Anyway we were hanging out at his house and saw this squier and amp sitting in the corner of his living room.

I said "I didn't know you play bass, maybe we can jam some time"

to wich he responds, "oh I don't play bass."

so of coarse I asked why he had a set up.

his response, "well I picked it up at a garage sell for 80 bux, and I just keep it in the living room to impress girls when they come over."

me - "what if they ask you to play for them."

him - "I usually make up an excuse such as the neighbors complain."

now is it just me or does this just make to much sense.

I can understand where is coming from. Playing bass does get you chicks.... Normally the fat, desperate ones IME!

brendanbassist · #3 08-05-2010, 08:31 PM

This is the worst idea ever. Now, if it was a guitar, that would be a different story.

JDJen · #4 08-05-2010, 08:37 PM

He must not have seen this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgaBGu7Mlvo

Atticus · #5 08-05-2010, 08:43 PM

Offer to teach him how to play. It's how Lemmy started out. Otherwise, either steal the bass and amp or burn them, because he doesn't deserve to own them.

Already In Use · #6 08-05-2010, 08:44 PM

Maybe flashing the 80 bucks and then being able to DO something with it would impress the ladies a bit more. I have been with one lady for a long time..nothing like cash to make em dash! I've had Vettes, Porsches...rode Harley's..raced motorcycles. Chicks want the stability and ability to have, see, use and replenish cash! All else has no meaning.

kglas4bass · #7 08-05-2010, 08:46 PM

Sounds like a good plan to me!

couldn't resist putting this here, it says it all!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUgleoF_Ex8

xxfaux_punkxx · #8 08-05-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Atticus

Offer to teach him how to play. It's how Lemmy started out. Otherwise, either steal the bass and amp or burn them, because he doesn't deserve to own them.

I offered to teach him a couple simple riffs (which is about half of what I know ba dam ching) but he didn't seem interested.

as far as stealing his "gear" not worth it. the bass maybe but when I played through the amp omg it was nothing but static.

**jmattbassplaya** · #9 08-05-2010, 09:01 PM

Acoustic guitar will get you chicks. Drums will get you chicks. Singing will get you chicks. Bass will get you dudes who want to talk gear. Choose carefully

shaboda · #10 08-05-2010, 09:01 PM

he sounds like a load to me.

MRDOOM · #11 08-05-2010, 09:06 PM

Just hope that someday he dates a musician that calls him on faking his musical abilities and then leaves him, that's usually how those types of tricks come to an end.

GianGian · #12 08-05-2010, 09:08 PM

It sounds to me that the guy does not know a lot about girls. His money investment skills are also questionable.

xxfaux_punkxx · #13 08-05-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jmattbassplaya

Acoustic guitar will get you chicks. Drums will get you chicks. Singing will get you chicks. Bass will get you dudes who want to talk gear. Choose carefully

+1000

SMILEYSIXX · #14 08-05-2010, 10:22 PM

Bass actually seems to work pretty well for me... people still always question why I own an acoustic guitar though. Easy answer: I tune it to an open chord, write some sappy sensitive lyrics, play a three chord song that requires only barring, and voila. Chicks.

Its easier and more effective than a slap bass solo.

mulchor · #15 08-05-2010, 10:26 PM

I think I target a different class of women. I seek ways to hide/disguise anything that looks too much like amplified instruments.

bassteban · #16 08-05-2010, 10:28 PM

Maybe you guys need to acquaint yourselves better w/man law- in particular the one that says(paraphrasing)'anything man does in order to get laid is permissible if it achieves said aim'; I don't recall reading whether or not Mr Fake's *props* worked...

zulujack · #17 08-05-2010, 10:59 PM

The problem with props is that it becomes a bit of an addiction and before you know it you are wearing a fake Rolex, High Heel shoes, a wig, and you've got a sock shoved down your trousers.

JimmyM · #18 08-05-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by zulujack

The problem with props is that it becomes a bit of an addiction and before you know it you are wearing a fake Rolex, High Heel shoes, a wig, and you've got a sock shoved down your trousers.

is that so bad?

zulujack · #19 08-05-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

is that so bad?

Yea... Sorry to be the one to tell you, but if you are there you have hit rock bottom.

NickInMesa · #20 08-05-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zulujack

I can understand where is coming from. Playing bass does get you chicks.... Normally the fat, desperate ones IME!

Or hot chicks who like bassists, especially those who play finger style...