Recent content by Eddie Charles

I suspect whenever a bassist attempts to solo you may have problems with other bandmates. Bass solos have to be carefully choreographed into the mix...and just as important carefully choreographed back to the groove. Sure I appreciate a good bass solo....but it's got to start and end cleanly...

Sarcasm and humor are both difficult on a forum. Usually some get it...but not all. Some appreciate these things...some don't.

6 and 7 string basses are not a real bass in my estimate. I've considered them myself as a method of bridging my guitarist side with my bass side. If a band is looking for a bass player I can understand why they would be a little hesitant in considering such an instrument (and musician) in...

I have to agree with the majority here who don't agree that bassists are looked down upon by other band members. Perhaps the occasional egocentric lead guitarist. In general the rhythm section of the band is appreciated. I've said it before and I'll say it again....a bad lead guitarist will...

Oh I'm sure your point is correct....I think the old saw on the first three frets had more to do with the total money made by all collective guitar players...not just the virtuosos.

I might add that a problem with jams is having a plethora of guitar slingers show up. That gets old. I actually picked up the bass and mandolin in order to bring something different to the mix. My mandolin playing dropped off...but I stuck with the bass.

I like a NT guitar when I'll be playing a lot above the 15th fret. Quite frankly I rarely play above the 15th fret on a bass so a bass NT has no appeal to me. I believe someone once said that all the money made playing guitar is on the first three frets. Perhaps something similar could be...

Personalities and like mindedness regarding the genre make all the difference. I started attending two different jams at a music center years ago...blues and bluegrass. They were large jams, well attended, and had a jam leader attempting to allow each attendee to choose a piece and start...

Retired from Electrical Engineering for over 42 years. Hobbies which I've enjoyed since my mid 20's are: 1. Music and playing guitar (and now bass also) 2. Firearm collecting and shooting sports (Rifle, handgun, shotgun target competition) 3. Amateur radio 4. Motorcycling...recently retired...

This hit the nail on the head for me! I played guitar for over 55 years and when I first picked up the bass 10 years ago I was never comfortable with a 34" scale. When I found out about short scale I picked up a Mustang and love it. However, the baritone guitar may be even better for a guitar...

Freeloading is an art form. I've run into many during my life. The highest form of freeloader not only takes the award for freeloading...they take responsibility for anything the group accomplishes. However, I've never seen a freeloader do well in life. They all get identified and ultimately...

I did it (the bump)! I was searching for guitar/bass pedals because of my experience with the Roland Guitar Synth. Am I eligible for some kind of recognition? :)

Remember the great Folk Music boom? Saved the bacon of Martin and Gibson Acoustic instruments. What is different today is the sheer number of guitar makers in existence. And many making excellent instruments. As Gruhn said...this is not sustainable. There will be a fallout and those that...

I've enjoyed playing both guitar and bass with one instrument on a Roland guitar synth with a Godin Multiac guitar. This rig allows not only playing a bunch of different basses (acoustic upright, fretless, slap, etc) and guitars (acoustic, electric, nylon string, 12 string)...but also piano or...

When I owned 4 bases I rotated them. Now that I've downsized to two it's much easier. My acoustic Martin bass for the group that pretty much does Bluegrass and Country music. My Fender Mustang (short scale) for the Blues and Rock group. I admired fretless basses but never acquired one. And I...