Help with a bassist

[Weberman]

Crush his head betwixt one of your modular, double-bodied guitars. With your toes, tap out the bassline, on the bass his lifeless body still clutches, while playing harmonized lead-lines on each neck of the double. It's a win/win/lose/win situation!

 

[PortlandBass77]

I think the bassist from McDickhole's band should join this thread so we can hear his side of it. I think McDickhole will have even more explaining to do

 

[sUPAmETALgUITAR]

I think the bassist from McDickhole's band should join this thread so we can hear his side of it. I think McDickhole will have even more explaining to do

Now hold on a minute buddy. I don't like your tone. How am I being a dick if my bassist refuses to play like a bassist and instead like some liberal reformist. This is his fault, trust me.

 

[omgitzrick]

It may be an advantage, but why is it an unfair one? You worked hard to get where you.

 

[PortlandBass77]

Now hold on a minute buddy. I don't like your tone. How am I being a dick if my bassist refuses to play like a bassist and instead like some liberal reformist. This is his fault, trust me.

Maybe if you were more opened minded you would see how egotistical you are. I'll bet your guitar has so much polish that you comb your hair in the reflection. It's not worth having a bassist if no one can here them. And if you aren't happy with your tone why not buy a couple more amps? Help to drown out the poor man some more......

 

[PortlandBass77]

 

[LiquidMidnight]

It may be an advantage, but why is it an unfair one? You worked hard to get where you.

Also, you say that you are playing a jazzy metalcore mix? I think the problem is mostly due to the fact that your bassist isn't playing the best bass for metal. If he were playing the best bass for metal, this problem would be nonexistent.

 

[devntran]

Pfft. Guitarists..

 

[sUPAmETALgUITAR]

Also, you say that you are playing a jazzy metalcore mix? I think the problem is mostly due to the fact that your bassist isn't playing the best bass for metal. If he were playing the best bass for metal, this problem would be nonexistent.

Ok then, what's the best bass for metal?

 

[LiquidMidnight]

Ok then, what's the best bass for metal?

The best bass for metal isn't chosen by the bassist; rather, the best bass for metal chooses the bassist.

 

[chungweishan]

I'd make the Keytarist play Basslines. If anyone can, a keyboardist can. There are plenty of perfectly good synthesizer bass sounds.

I'd let the Bassist continue acting like a lead. Then you come in with your guitar (what's the best guitar for metal anyways?) and embarrass him off the stage with sweep-pickings and two-hand tapping. Also, use your whammy bar, because basses usually don't have those. That's the way it is. By the way, if the bassist is getting louder than the guitar, then you better get yourself another stack.
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I've seen the best bass for metal. Pictures have been floating around on this forum, but it's a best kept secret to outsiders. I stumbled upon the pictures because, as noted, it called out for me. Just to admire though.

 

[PortlandBass77]

Found the best guitar for metal: (If only they made a 4 string....)

 

[sUPAmETALgUITAR]

Found the best guitar for metal: (If only they made a 4 string....)

If you're going to troll, try harder please...

 

[chungweishan]

Then this? It's got stripes.

 

[LiquidMidnight]

Also, use your whammy bar, because basses usually don't have those.

...unless you're Beaver freakin' Felton, rockin' your old school Carvin LB70 that came with optional Kahler!

OP, your bassist isn't Beaver Felton, is he?

 

[Need Gigs]

Solution: Stack 5 octave pedals together and sneak them into his signal chain. There's no way he'll play higher than you after that.

 

[fdeck]

Tell him that he's wasting his talent, speed soloists are a dime a dozen whereas solid bassists are worth their weight in gold.

Or: Hand him one of those watchamacallit basses with the six thin strings and hire a new bassist.

 

[MrLenny1]

Try getting to the root of the problem.
Why did he change all of a sudden?

 

[Joebarnes]

This is resolved with a simple 4 step process:
1. Tell said bassist that Metallica got Trujillo to play it simple like Newsted did
2. Fire said bassist and hire Trujillo
3. ??????
4. Profit

 

[Pajama_Bottoms]

Two words: Body Mods