Contrary to popular belief, do girls notice the bassist??

[twdavis13]

Is there anybody who has any experiences that demonstrate that this is a false assumption, and girls notice you just as much as guitarists?? Does the fact that bassists tend to stand in the dark in front of their cabinets affect it any?? How about using picks?? What about singers/bassists??


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5QCs3PnQBc

My Dear God, does that burn my cookies!!

[Balog]

I'd imagine it would depend on the girl, eh?

[MJ5150]

Awesome video.

-Mike

[Thunderscreech]

Originally Posted by Balog

I'd imagine it would depend on the girl, eh?

Some females have a tendency to resonate at high volume low-frequencies. I have been told that my bass generates a trembling in certain areas. of course, I have only 2 sources for this information and have not repeated the test.

[twdavis13]

Originally Posted by Thunderscreech

Some females have a tendency to resonate at high volume low-frequencies. I have been told that my bass generates a trembling in certain areas. of course, I have only 2 sources for this information and have not repeated the test.

[Tama]

Originally Posted by Balog

I'd imagine it would depend on the girl, eh?

Yup Balog.
Something I've noticed over the years is that girls notice "flashy" stuff....not necessarily skill.

I've asked a few females why they like a particular band...expecting to hear about "hook" or "riffs" or whatever & I get: "Because they are cute"....OI !!!

Maybe not all women of course, but many notice just the flashy stuff and how someone has a "presence" so to speak.

Just my observation.

Cheers, Dave

[Jared Lash]

In a band context the vast majority of girls will gravitate toward whoever they think is most attractive with ties going to the frontman.

But acoustic guitar is a different animal. Girls that dig music love a guy that can play/sing songs they like. Try sitting around playing bass by yourself and see how many women you attract even with monster chops vs a guy who barely knows cowboy chords on an acoustic.

So either let it go or pick up an acoustic and learn some Jack Johnson songs.

[popinfresh]

I'm sorry, but unless you're Gene Simmons, you're chances of getting laid as a bass player are slim.

This video is amazing, and actually true. You only need to know about 5 chords and hardly need to know how to sing to get laid. Just realise most of the girls you're getting laid by have no real appreciation and/or understanding of music.

Ever go backpacking or traveling? There's always one guy in a hostel somewhere playing Wonderwall and getting everyone else to sing along.

[standupright]

My solution......put the guitarists in the corner.

[twdavis13]

Originally Posted by standupright

My solution......put the guitarists in the corner.

I like that idea!!

[Jimmy Bones]

From the side, the guitarist in the back looks like Bill Goldberg.

[standupright]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Bones

From the side, the guitarist in the back looks like Bill Goldberg.

in person he looks like ben kingsley

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[Simo98]

If you stand centre stage and move around alot, especially if you are singing, im sure there are plenty of chicks who wouldn't even notice you are playing bass instead of guitar, let alone how well your playing.

if it really matters to you, buy a cheap acoustic and learn wonderwall.

[ksandvik]

It might help if you have a boutique >$1000 bass. :-).

[Simo98]

Originally Posted by ksandvik

It might help if you have a boutique >$1000 bass. :-).

probably not, unless they are looking for a rich date

or maybe if it has lazers and a fog machine built in...

[GregC]

John Belushi showed us the way so many years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9JYq-mXprw

[L-A]

Originally Posted by ksandvik

It might help if you have a boutique >$1000 bass. :-).

Only if the girl likes coffee tables.

[Blenderhead]

I'm guessing your looks and stage presence make more of a difference than what instrument you play. Singing probably makes a big difference too. I say that with the assumption that a lot of chicks(and people) can't differentiate between the guitar and bass anyway. This would be at a live gig with a full band of course. I highly doubt you would attract a crowd if you sat there alone with a bass thumping away at it. Unless you got all slap happy and even then I think a shredder would attract a bigger crowd.

I know a few guys who picked up the guitar to get chicks. We weren't good friends before they learned to strum 3 chords and our relationship isn't much different now. Then again from my experience and that of my bandmates just mentioning you're 'in a band' will get a girl interested.

Lastly, I found that video hilarious.

[bassteban]

My girl notices the bass player- the rest can have the geetard.

[Phalex]

I have a few girls that love to take stage rides in front of my amp when they come out to see us. The guitar guy has all the flash and stuff, but I have the low rumblies that the hunnys just can't resist!