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Bass Withdrawal: How long until you feel it?

M.Mannix3

M.Mannix3

Jun 12, 2010
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#1
How long can you go until you start craving your bass?

I normally play my bass daily, but if for some reason I can't get to it for more than two consecutive days, I start getting the itch to go play it. We're all bass addicts here so there's no judging, how long until you need your fix?
 
#4
one day... if i am going on an overnight.. i can leave the bass cause ill be home tomorrow... 2 nights.. it's coming with me

if im at home and i haven't played all day it gets picked up at least for a few minutes before i hit the bed... usually while the misses does her nightly routine of face washing, teeth brushing, etc...


i get itchy after 24hours of no bass in my hands
 
#6
Ooooh good topic!

At this point in my life I don't get to play nearly as much as I did in college (9-5 job, social life, other bs...) but I am noticeably more irritable and depressed if I don't have a good jam session for more than 4 days. There was a week I was extremely busy with work, alot of social obligations, some traveling that I didn't pick up any instrument for about a week, and I had lingering anxiety but couldn't figure out why. Finally got to practice with my band (who I'd been unfortunately neglecting) and immediately all the stress and anxiety was wiped away and I left a 5 hour practice feeling refreshed and back to my old self.

I really don't know what people without passions/hobbies do with themselves. I don't think I could play bass professionally (it'd become "work" instead of "fun") but where I'm at now I couldn't live without it as an escape.
 
#7
Toastfuzz said:
I really don't know what people without passions/hobbies do with themselves. I don't think I could play bass professionally (it'd become "work" instead of "fun") but where I'm at now I couldn't live without it as an escape.
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Spot on! But I currently don't have any professional offers on the table to be honest, but do have some goods shows booked. So I will Rock for fun!
 
#15
My morning ritual:

First thing,I wake up,go piss,get my mornin' freak on with the ol' lady,then put my coffee on while I turn my stereo on to Rock105 (Our local classic rock station). And no,West Virginia doesn't just have bluegrass/country stations (Don't be stereotypin'!!). That's been my ritual since high school,everyday since my 8th grade year!! For you young bucks,that means I've been doing this since 1980.

My reason? It wakes me up quickly,and puts me in a good mood to start my day. Also,I challenge myself that I'll figure at least the main riff to a song that I may not be familiar with. It also sharpens my "playin' by ear" skills. The ol' ball & chain ain't too fond of it,but,she'll be alright!! Try it,you'll come to enjoy it.
 
#16
millsbass5 said:
My morning ritual:

First thing,I wake up,go piss,get my mornin' freak on with the ol' lady,then put my coffee on while I turn my stereo on to Rock105 (Our local classic rock station). And no,West Virginia doesn't just have bluegrass/country stations (Don't be stereotypin'!!). That's been my ritual since high school,everyday since my 8th grade year!! For you young bucks,that means I've been doing this since 1980.

My reason? It wakes me up quickly,and puts me in a good mood to start my day. Also,I challenge myself that I'll figure at least the main riff to a song that I may not be familiar with. It also sharpens my "playin' by ear" skills. The ol' ball & chain ain't too fond of it,but,she'll be alright!! Try it,you'll come to enjoy it.
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um... but how long do you go without playing the bass before you crave it..

:hiding:
 
#19
groooooove said:
um... but how long do you go without playing the bass before you crave it..

:hiding:
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10-12 hours maybe? Even if it's just to figure a lick out that's in my head that I may have heard on my way back home from the grocery store. Hell,I'll pick it up during every TV commercial break while sittin' watching the tube with the ol' lady. That s*** drives her friggin' NUTS!!.

While I'm in my own world playing,the ol' lady sounds like this,to me at least:

Charlie Brown Teacher Speaking - YouTube
 
#20
Since I started playing, the longest I've gone without picking up my bass or one of my guitars was one week.....when my wife and I took the kids to Disney (last year).

Typically if I don't play every day I feel like I missed something...

I have, here and there, gone home at lunch (3.5 miles from home to work) to play. And when I got my Diamond P Custom I brought it to work so I could set it up (we were really slow that day).

Basically, under normal circumstances, 24 hours is my max before I get itchy....
 

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