Don't become a bass player

[plankspanker13]

The whole "how you move your plucking hand" thing is 100% true. It is even the source of my handle, which came about in 1988. Of course, having a real name of Hank also brings in a bit of rhyme and alliteration. What began as an innocent call from a bandleader to take a 4-bar slap solo break has become, in large part, my online identity. When giving out my handle (it's on my biz card, and is the root of some of my e-mail account names), I get a lot of different reaction, but it always brings a smile to my face, when an attractive woman does not see my biz card, but gets the e-mail address, and immediately asks if I play bass. My natural follow up question (unless the answer is already obvious) is an inquiry into her relationship status.

 

[audreycashin]

What kind of bass was she playing when you found her playing bass?

+1

 

[Mulebagger]

Never wanted to play guitar

 

[Sbassman Scratch]

"Mama don't let your babies grow up to be bassmen."

 

[italianstalion]

That is the worst synopsis about bass players EVER. I might even go as far as to say the most stupid as well. I'm guessing this is another topic to get bass players riled up...lame. If you're really in it for the "chicks" only, don't ever bother becoming a musician.

Agreed.

 

[Sbassman Scratch]

"Mama don't let your bassmen grow up to be babies."

 

[rtslinger]

Agreed.

It's a joke people a joke look at the section it is in!

 

[fraublugher]

We need a GPS for TB now ?

JHC somebody call a tow-truck.

 

[Big Brother]

I have been told at shows by a few ladies that the way I use my fingers is sexy. So I guess we all have different experiances.

OK but what does this have to do with playing bass

 

[Fenderbent]

everyone is a comedian, but some much funnier than others! ha!

 

[Johnny Crab]

I found my wife playing bass.

Same here.

 

[B-NoteCowboy]

Way off. "chicks" generally are attracted to the most dynamic stage personalities. Bass players who don't get girls are the ones who stand around and are boring to watch.

You are giving the casual music fan WAY to much credit for even knowing the difference between what sound is coming from what piece of wood.

 

[Kentucky Ryan]

i thought it was funny. for so many people getting pissed off, the humor must have some truth behind it.

 

[rtslinger]

i thought it was funny. for so many people getting pissed off, the humor must have some truth behind it.

Glad you said it not me ha ha ha
I LMAO everyday someone comes back upset with the post which is just a parody from a cable commercial

 

[CrewsControl]

 

[mcblahflooper94]

I can tell you firsthand otherwise.

 

[fraublugher]

Love how the troll is an acoustic "singer songwriter" .

 

[droo46]

But girl singers always go for the bass player.
IME.
YMMV.

Tony Kanal of No Doubt is a prime example.

 

[bassinplace]

I found my wife playing bass.

Same here. I told her we needed to talk. Either she was going to have to buy her own bass or we were going to have a big problem.

 

[ksandvik]

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