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I taped my bass!

Discussion in 'Basses [DB]' started by Intrepid, Nov 12, 2001.

  1. Nov 12, 2001 #1
    Intrepid

    Intrepid

    Oct 15, 2001
    What do you think of tape...I play electric bass and I've been playing stand up lately and I taped up the fingerboard....am I a wheeny or does everybody do this when learning?
     
  2. Nov 12, 2001 #2
    Tim Ludlam

    Tim Ludlam

    Dec 19, 1999
    Carmel, IN
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    No!!!!

    I assume that you are using tape to mark specific notes on your fingerboard, a la "slab" style (thanks for the slang Ray)?

    Short term fix, aside from looking really goofy. If you are serious about playing, learn correctly. Even if you're just pumping out root-fifth.
     
  3. Nov 12, 2001 #3
    gruffpuppy

    gruffpuppy Guest

    Aug 15, 2000
    In your basement.
    Take the tape off the bass.
    The correct spelling is Weenie.
    One of the main reasons I took up the DB was to get my ears into better shape; using tape would not be of help to me. Also when I go to my teachers and used his bass, again the tape will not have been of any help. Take the tape off you are handicapping yourself.
     
  4. Nov 12, 2001 #4
    anonymous0726

    anonymous0726 Guest

    Nov 4, 2001
    The tape might be OK for a week or so, but if you're properly positioned at The Bass you shouldn't have a clear view of the fingerboard. I do a lot of practicing in front of a full-length mirror -- not out of self-love, but the best way to see awkward technique.
     
  5. Nov 12, 2001 #5
    anonymous0726

    anonymous0726 Guest

    Nov 4, 2001
    Oh! And it comes to mind that Edgar Meyer has Mother-of-Pearl inlays along the side of his fingerboard, like the dots on a Slab.
     
  6. Nov 12, 2001 #6
    farmerdude

    farmerdude

    Jul 12, 2001
    Rural Kansas City
    If you keep the tape, be sure to remove one or so per week until they are gone.
     
  7. Nov 12, 2001 #7
    Chris Fitzgerald

    Chris Fitzgerald Student of Life Staff Member Administrator Gold Supporting Member

    Oct 19, 2000
    Louisville, KY
    I tHiNk FiElDy HaD tHe FrEtLiNeS tAtToOed OnTo ThE fInGeRbOaRd Of HiS dOuBlE bAsS, bUt I cOuLd Be wRoNg....
     
  8. Nov 12, 2001 #8
    anonymous0726

    anonymous0726 Guest

    Nov 4, 2001
    Don't you mean 'fretboard', Chris?
     
  9. Nov 12, 2001 #9
    Chris Fitzgerald

    Chris Fitzgerald Student of Life Staff Member Administrator Gold Supporting Member

    Oct 19, 2000
    Louisville, KY
    I said "fingerboard" because I noticed that the tattoos don't really help his intonation much.... FiElDy BlOwZ cHuNkS......GaRy PeAcOcK RuLeZ!!