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11-15-2012, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by bassgod0dmw  Why?
I do not care what others think of my appearance. I'm happy with the way I look and don't have low self esteem. | It's not just about wearing a hat,
More about the human psychological need of acceptance.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
wear a hat if you want,
saying that you don't care what others think is what I was referring to.
Everyone cares what others think. |
11-15-2012, 09:36 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson,AZ | | You're welcome to your opinion but I meant what I said.
I began wearing a wide brimmed hat because I made my living working outside in Arizona. The hat just became a part of my wardrobe.
Do I put some thought into the way I dress? Yes, but only for personal satisfaction. The only time I have any intent to draw attention to myself is when I am performing, but I don't need a hat for that. 
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Originally Posted by nortonrider I'm sorry, but I find this statement very hard to believe.
Not just for you, but also for everyone else who posted the same thing.
People do care what others think of them, it's just human nature.
Everyone wants to be accepted!
Accessorizing your appearance with an article of clothing (a Hat) IS a way of drawing attention to yourself.
Really gotta call it like it is......plain and simple, that's how it is.
Oh yeah,
as for the "Keep my head warm" or "keep the sun out of my eyes" guys,
save your breath.
That argument is like Michael Jackson saying he wore the sparkley glove while performing to keep from getting splinters in his hand. |
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11-15-2012, 09:39 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London | | | Personally, I think "successfully pulling off" a hat depends on the person. If anybody's seen the tumblr blog "Fedoras of OKCupid," you'll know what I mean. For those that haven't, imagine a collection of dating profiles put together by strange-looking men who have convinced themselves that having an unusual hat is an acceptable subsitute for a personality.
Not to say that people shouldn't wear hats on stage - but they ought to give it a good, long, critical look before they decide to.
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11-15-2012, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by nortonrider wear a hat if you want,
saying that you don't care what others think is what I was referring to.
Everyone cares what others think. | I wear a hat...I sweat alot on stage and headgear keeps the sweat out of my eyes. I gotta say though...I couldn't care less what strangers think as it relates to my appearance. Every person in the club could come up to me and tell me I look stupid in my hat and I'd still wear it the next show.
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11-15-2012, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by bassplayerbob I am actually known for always wearing a hat. If i dont, people dont recognize me!! LOL!!  |
Your white shirt white hat, looks freaking awesome. I am from a different genre, but if I could make that outfit look as good, I wouldn't hesitate. Did someone say supafly?
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11-15-2012, 10:15 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Redondo Beach, California | | According to this article women love hats on men and hats will help you get laid. http://www.mantality.co.za/blog/mens-hats.html
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11-15-2012, 10:22 AM
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11-15-2012, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by bassplayerbob | I don't know about the hat with the LEDs, but the first two pics look very cool with the outfit...should be a requirement IMHO. |
11-15-2012, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MeLikeDaLowNote ...should be a requirement IMHO. | It is for 90% of the bass players over 45 (and apparently for a whole bunch under 45 too).
Seriously, I don't care what others wear, but the "bass player in a hat" thing has been played out.
It's pretty much a stereotype anymore.
here's a thought...... want to be different? Don't wear a hat while playing! |
11-15-2012, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 4001 | Greeeeat. So once guitarists discover a time machine which will let them go back to a time when there were still guitar solos in popular songs, bassists will want to use it too, just play for hat-wearing audiences.
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11-15-2012, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by nortonrider It's not just about wearing a hat,
More about the human psychological need of acceptance.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
wear a hat if you want,
saying that you don't care what others think is what I was referring to.
Everyone cares what others think. | I disagree. I get my sense of belonging and acceptance from the level below - my family, my friends, and musically, the rest of the group. The issue of playing out on stage is related to esteem, respect and confidence. Again, all things that have little tie-in with what some person you don't know thinks. Your last statement may be true, but you've misplaced the level and source.
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11-15-2012, 11:00 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Logan,W.V.(not up some holler) | | | WARNING: I don't give a rat's ass, for starters. But, people think I'm a prick, but they (and YOU will, too) eventually thank me down the road.
People that wear fedora/pork pie hats look goofy as hell. Let me be honest, it DOES NOT MAKE YOU LOOK COOL. Maybe it makes you look like Dick. Which is a guy that I know down the street, mods (Wink-wink). Unless your're Marcus Miller, or Bugsy Siegel, of course.
Baseball cap? Cool. BUT, it depends on the venue/type of show. I wear one 75-80% of the time. I've played sports my whole life. Still do on a regular basis. And, no. I have a lusciously way, way full head of hair. So, don't go accusing me of coverin' somethin' up that I don't want to be seen. |
11-15-2012, 01:45 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: ottawa, ontario, canada | | Wow , some passionate hat love/hate in here, I guess crinolines are out of the question then.  |
11-15-2012, 01:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: European Mainland | | | Got to wear a top hat for a gig with a small little project called 'The Top Hats' this january...
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11-15-2012, 01:47 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Cave Passive Pedals | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio | | Baseball hats are so redneck-wannabe.  |
11-15-2012, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by fraublugher Wow , some passionate hat love/hate in here, I guess crinolines are out of the question then. | Well... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlR9Zd3B3AQ
I think I could pull that off.
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11-15-2012, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by millsbass5 . . . I've played sports my whole life. Still do on a regular basis. | Which doesn't have anything to do with baseball caps . . .
They're just a do-rag with a handle . . .  |
11-15-2012, 02:20 PM
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Then 7 out of 10 senoritas will think he looks like a doofus.
| I'm a glass half full kinda guy, so I'd rather say 3 out of 10 wouldn't...  |
11-15-2012, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by caeman Baseball hats are so redneck-wannabe. | My usual gig hat is a baseball cap with a Starrett (Athol, Massachusetts) logo on it. So does that make me a me a Yank-neck or a Reddee?
Seriously, though, I just wanna keep the stage lights out of my eyes. The grey hair and psycho hillbilly beard generally destroys any prospect of pulling tail at the gig anyway, and I'm fine with that. I've got better at home 
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11-15-2012, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Winfred Well it's subjective.
Brad Pitt in a hat, women would say he's hot.
Me in a hat = dufus. | LOL me too
When I was a kid I always wore hats and people (girls) used to compliment me all the time. Now I look like terrible in a hat and spend too much time doo'n the doo to cover it up! | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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