I can't play anything less than a 37.5" scale length bass because my hands are so large and handsome.
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Bass Alternative Facts Thread
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The low-B on a five string bass was originally added as a spare that could be removed and used to whip the keyboard player whenever they attempted to play a bassline.
Most people come to shows to see what kind of bass/amp/gear you are using and how well your signature sound sits in the mix.
Those who don't come to judge your sound are there to critique your choice/style of clothing, and cammo cargo shorts, flipflops, and t shirts with your own band logo are what most of them are looking for.
A pristine 50 year old tobacco burst P with a tort guard and flats older than the bass is the best bass for metal.
Bass players get all the hot shorties.
Musicians love to work for nothing. The only reason they accept any form of payment is to alleviate the guilt felt by booking agents and bar owners who were so transformed by their listening experience they plan to divest themselves of all worldy possessions and become a bread baking silent monk.
You can tune a fish.
Sally had a thunderbird.
Those who don't come to judge your sound are there to critique your choice/style of clothing, and cammo cargo shorts, flipflops, and t shirts with your own band logo are what most of them are looking for.
A pristine 50 year old tobacco burst P with a tort guard and flats older than the bass is the best bass for metal.
Bass players get all the hot shorties.
Musicians love to work for nothing. The only reason they accept any form of payment is to alleviate the guilt felt by booking agents and bar owners who were so transformed by their listening experience they plan to divest themselves of all worldy possessions and become a bread baking silent monk.
You can tune a fish.
Sally had a thunderbird.
Many people are saying I have perfect pitch and the best meter. I don't say that but many people do.
Alternate Fact: I saw Eric Clapton playing a Squier at the Omaha GC last night.
Alternate Fact: He bought a Fender logo decal.
Alternate Pic: Eric Clapton at GC last night.
Alternate Fact: He bought a Fender logo decal.
Alternate Pic: Eric Clapton at GC last night.
No songs of any consequence were ever recorded with a short scale bass.
Hence, SS basses are for children and women.
Hence, SS basses are for children and women.
The E-A-D-G strings on a bass are named for Edgar Albert Douglas Grue, first mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee. The later-added B string recalls his nickname, "Bubba".
Ringo wanted to play bass in the Beatles so others wouldn't pick on him for being a drummer.
No, the Approximate Bass was the first fretless precision. ( I think I stole that from Bob Gollihur, maybe someone else.)
The electric bass was originally designed as a tool to shake the air bubbles out of wet concrete.
You are too stupid to learn bass playing on your own. You need a large, expensive Institute to teach you how to play bass. If you oppose the Institute, or even want to have the choice of whether or not to go, you hate bass playing.
$500 power cables absolutely add clarity, definition and depth to your tone! If not, then why would they exist ...and cost so freakin' much? Let's Make Electricity Great Again.
