The Most "Beat the Dead Horse" Discussion on Talkbass

[Mr. Ray]

Yes some days we have too much time on our hands. I see the same discussion threads repeated over and over and over. What subject(s) do you feel are discussed too much. Personally I find it kind of funny/ridiculous with all the Fender bashing. What's yours?

EDIT Just thought this would be fun...it's always great to have a good laugh.

[P. Aaron]

As much as I enjoy them; the "show your P-Bass" threads. Or the Guitar Center rant threads.

[5StringBlues]

P vs. J
Active Vs. Passive
This wood vs. that wood
SS vs. Tube
Rounds vs, flats

Edit:how do I get this tone.

[Eminor3rd]

wat''s a good bass 2 start with!!!1!!!!

[thobbinghotrod]

"will my 15 watt practice amp with an 8 inch speaker keep up with a loud drummer and two guitarists with marshall stacks?"

[spade2you]

Boutiques will never sound as good in the mix as Fenders (even though Fender tone can vary and some boutiques sound like Fender)?

[Mark Wilson]

My vote goes for The Most "Beat the Dead Horse" Discussion of Talkbass.


This isn't really necessary.

[john turner]

this was meant to be moved, not closed. carry on .

[Happynoj]

Over in the effects forum:

How do I sound like Timmy C? (Covered in about 1,000,000 threads)
How do I sound like Justin Chancellor? (Covered in about 1,000,001 threads)
How do I sound like Chris Wolstenholme? (Covered in about 1,000,002 threads)
What pedal should I buy? (This is one of the most open-ended questions ever. What's the point?!)
How do I sound like a synth? (Simple answer? You can't. Covered in 1,000,003 threads)
What is the best distortion pedal? (Completely opinion based)

EDIT: Forgot the classic 'Do you use effects?' threads. In the 'Effects' sub-forum? No one uses effects round here...

[Phalex]

What's The All Time Dumbest TB Debate??

Looks like blatant racism wins by a narrow margin. The poll is still open if you care to vote.

[dave64o]

"My SX *smokes* every Fender, Musicman, G&L, Lakland, Sadowsky, and Lull that I've ever played. And I get that kind of sound and playability from a bass that only cost me $109! And it's totally stock, too! Well, except for the strings, cause you always have to put on fresh strings. And while I was doing that I figured I may as well replace the tuners to help lighten it up a little. Oh, and the bridge, the Badass REALLY made a huge difference. So for the cost of the bridge I got a bass that's ... and the pickups too, I forgot about them. I put in new Basslines and all it took was replacing the original pup's to TOTALLY transform it! Then I figured if I'm replacing the pickups I may as well put in a preamp, too, to get some added versatility, so I also routed a battery cavity in the back to make life easier. Then once I replaced the neck I figured all it needs is a new pickguard to add some spice. But think about it, for only $109 I've got a bass guitar that blows away every mass produced bass and most boutiques costing boatloads more - and it's practically STOCK!!!!!"











OK, OK, maybe I'm exaggerating the typical SX dead-horse-beating discussions just a little bit.

[john turner]

Originally Posted by Phalex

What's The All Time Dumbest TB Debate??

Looks like blatant racism wins by a narrow margin. The poll is still open if you care to vote.

apparently you're having a problem reading the poll

[stevetx19]

well, i don't know about you guys, but i'm getting pretty tired of all this "neo-nazi" identification...I mean, we got it already, eh?

[rustynuts]

How can the "What's the best bass for metal?" threads have been overlooked?

[mike_v_s]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say "any thread with a gun in it".

Mike

[droskobass]

how about "What are modes and how do I use them when I play?" Or "Mixolydian is the Best Mode!!"

[Relic]

Originally Posted by dave64o

"My SX *smokes* every Fender, Musicman, G&L, Lakland, Sadowsky, and Lull that I've ever played. And I get that kind of sound and playability from a bass that only cost me $109! And it's totally stock, too! Well, except for the strings, cause you always have to put on fresh strings. And while I was doing that I figured I may as well replace the tuners to help lighten it up a little. Oh, and the bridge, the Badass REALLY made a huge difference. So for the cost of the bridge I got a bass that's ... and the pickups too, I forgot about them. I put in new Basslines and all it took was replacing the original pup's to TOTALLY transform it! Then I figured if I'm replacing the pickups I may as well put in a preamp, too, to get some added versatility, so I also routed a battery cavity in the back to make life easier. Then once I replaced the neck I figured all it needs is a new pickguard to add some spice. But think about it, for only $109 I've got a bass guitar that blows away every mass produced bass and most boutiques costing boatloads more - and it's practically STOCK!!!!!"











OK, OK, maybe I'm exaggerating the typical SX dead-horse-beating discussions just a little bit.

I'll second this post, which incidentally is freaking hysterical

[Mr. Ray]

Originally Posted by Mark Wilson

My vote goes for The Most "Beat the Dead Horse" Discussion of Talkbass.


This isn't really necessary.

That is why I love Talkbass we should always respect other members opinions.

[Jim Nazium]

Shimano vs. Campagnolo
Aluminum vs. Carbon frames
Tubular vs. clincher tires

... oops, I thought I was on the bicycling forum. Over here, it's

tubes vs. solid state
active vs. passive
_______ is the best bassist ever, vs. no that dude sux

[NoobOnRoad]

What bass is the best for (genre)? Noob answer : '' YOUR NUMBER 1 BASS IS the best.... FRIGGING MORON!!!!!!!

(Brand) IS THE BEST!!!!111!!11!2@@! (yeah sure....)

(Bass player) SUCK!!!1!1!@@2@@!!!

(Bass player) IS ThA SHIZZZ!!!1!1@21!22!!!!



edit : forgot : (Brand) SUCK!!!!!11112@@@2@!!!