Bassists have a local accent?

[dhsierra1]

some very valid observations. Here in NorCal/SF Bay Area you have a couple of subgenres in that yeah, there's the harmonic and intricate style you describe, think Phil Lesh et al. But then you have the East Bay funksters like Larry Graham, Rocco Prestia, and Paul Jackson. Then you have the guys who mash those up like Les Claypool.

Also agree, though that the regions are somewhat homogenizing over time, more's the pity because when I travel to the other parts of the country I really enjoy going to the local clubs and hearing what's happening there, always a pleasure to hear the "local accents"

 

[bassbrad]

I certainly agree that there are regional or stylistic norms. As lionmute and Roy Vogt mentioned there is a certain vibe that Texas players emote almost a gunman attitude. Remember that Gary Willis is also from Texas.

 

[turbo chicken]

man we got a lot of Texas Bassist on this board... im a noob... im not sure of my style... but one of the first few songs i learned was pride and joy ... well i tried to play it...

i need to revisit that one...

usually i hit the root, 5th and octave when just jammin... i like half and whole notes ... i'll try and play the 5th/octave right before a change... oh and the downbeat... i like the downbeat ...

here me trying to get out of that R5 shell i struggle... hahah YouTube - Bass Play along "just the way you are" bruno mars

i'd have to say your pretty close on the texas thing tho.