Bass Players and Hats - - - 70% of Women Say They Are a Turn Off - Page 6

boristhespider9 · #**101** 09-06-2012, 10:11 AM

And for the love of God, do not wear sleeveless shirts under any circumstances!

pklima · #**102** 09-06-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the yeti

the man makes the hat, the hat doesn't make the man.

With a great hat comes great responsibility.

jaywa · #**103** 09-06-2012, 10:45 AM

LOL, the first time I read the thread title I thought it said, "Flats", not "Hats".

the yeti · #**104** 09-06-2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pklima

With a great hat comes great responsibility.

one has to take care not to be all hat and no horse.

macribas · #**105** 09-07-2012, 01:22 AM

I am glad I hang out with the other 30% then.

LowEndLove · #**106** 09-07-2012, 01:38 AM

People don't recognize me without a hat. Whether they like it or not. I could care less :P

Bassmanbob · #**107** 09-07-2012, 12:26 PM

I'm bald, and I totally shave my head. So playing outdoor gigs in South Florida, without a hat equals burning eyes from perspiration dripping down into my eyes. I need to wear a hat with no hair to soak up the perspiration. Sounds sexy, huh?

Anyway. I look rediculous in all hats except for an Ivy Cap worn backwards. Besides. It beats seeing a shiny bald head boppin' around the stage.

Not sure what an Ivy Cap is? Look here: http://www.menshats.com/category/ivy-caps/1

Hmmm... Maybe I look rediculous regardless of the type of hat.

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boynamedsuse · #**108** 09-07-2012, 12:56 PM

LOL. I think in your case it looks fine.

nortonrider · #**109** 09-07-2012, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boynamedsuse

LOL. I think in your case it looks fine.

don't encourage him

Road Hat · #**110** 09-07-2012, 07:07 PM

Poster Child.

Ever since my first pro gigs I've been a fan of the chapeau as part of my stage costuming. Very effective way to let the audience know at a glance what to expect during the show. Girls never seemed to mind...

Stilettoprefer · #**111** 09-07-2012, 09:56 PM

I usually wear a black baseball cap for the first couple songs, then I leave it on my amp.

^^ hat hair:P

Old Fart · #**112** 09-08-2012, 02:24 PM

I'm 55. The two guitarists in my band are old farts too. They wear hats. They have significant baldness issues. I have a full head of nice looking hair. I don't wear hats.

HolmeBass · #**113** 09-08-2012, 02:28 PM

I am not a hat guy... but I am bald.

the yeti · #**114** 09-08-2012, 03:48 PM

my hair is pretty thick but i still wear hats and not just on gigs.

reno88 · #**115** 09-09-2012, 01:33 PM

no hats, no shorts, no bowling shirts, no sunglasses, no high-rise basses, no more than 4 strings.

Bassmanbob · #**116** 09-10-2012, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reno88

no hats, no shorts, no bowling shirts, no sunglasses, no high-rise basses, no more than 4 strings.

Bass Nazi! "No bass for you!"

klejst · #**117** 09-10-2012, 07:37 AM

Just being the bass player you are about 65% a turn off already in most females eyes and if you are wearing a hat (the other 5%) forget about it! Kidding, but perhaps not.

I myself have never really been a hat wearer either. I will wear them only on rare occasion and never on stage or while playing. Worn sunglasses a few times because of outdoor gigs. Honestly though who cares...it's just opinion's...and women's opinions at that

mophead · #**118** 11-13-2012, 09:33 AM

So for all you bass players who DO wear the hat if you can't find it here it probably isn't made.

http://www.meyerthehatter.com/meyer/

New Orleans finest. Mr. Meyer will talk your leg off if you go into the store.

Zoa · #**119** 11-13-2012, 09:37 AM

I am highly amused by all the people who think they are pulling off hats and shorts. C'mon guys. I very occasionally wear a top hat, but only as part of a coordinated ensemble.

4001 · #**120** 11-13-2012, 09:45 AM

Who cares what bimbos think anyway? Play your bass.