Let's spread some musical misinformation

[Pops OB]

You can eliminate neck dive on almost any bass that has a metal truss rod by removing it.

It serves absolutely no purpose and has ruined untold numbers of basses by people playing around with them.

They were originally added to basses as a marketing ploy.

I'm ripping mine out as I type!

 

[Imaginary Pony]

So now the question is; Who did we just elect as President?

Carole Kaye.

 

[Tom Bomb]

Frank Zappa made the bulk of his fortune, not as a muso but as the inventor the original Bug Zappa™. He kept it well hidden but, early on, he suffered immeasurably from a chronic case of entomophobia and was forced, for the sake of his sanity, to direct his mad genius towards the total eradication of all flying pests and creepy crawlies. He did get over his phobia eventually but this conceptual approach was to stay with him, throughout the span of his illustrious career, informing and drastically impacting some of his greatest compositions. The truth is out there. And, the torture never stops.

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[PillO]

Frank Zappa made the bulk of his fortune, not as a muso but as the inventor the original Bug Zappa™. He kept it well hidden but, early on, he suffered immeasurably from a chronic case of entomophobia and was forced, for the sake of his sanity, to direct his mad genius towards the total eradication of all flying pests and creepy crawlies. He did get over his phobia eventually but this conceptual approach was to stay with him, throughout the span of his illustrious career, informing and drastically impacting some of his greatest compositions. The truth is out there. And, the torture never stops.

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Frank Zappa's music seems complicated and strange only because he employed a trick used by such varied artists as Jaco, Jeff Berlin, Chris Squire, Geddy Lee, Paul McCartney and Gene Simmons. All compose the piece then play it backwards.

 

[Tom Bomb]

Frank Zappa's music seems complicated and strange only because he employed a trick used by such varied artists as Jaco, Jeff Berlin, Chris Squire, Geddy Lee, Paul McCartney and Gene Simmons. All compose the piece then play it backwards.

Torturous, it is

 

[Wfrance3]

If you string your bass backwards (GDAE) you can play inverted chord structures by simply using standard chord patterns.

 

[Pops OB]

After studying clips of American Bandstand in the 60s, scientists have conclusively proven that bands sound best when no instruments are plugged in.

 

[Wfrance3]

this was actually the very beginning of wireless.

 

[Thumb n Fingers]

Tort pick guards are metaphysically installed on every bass ever made. Or not made. Or not yet made. Even if you can't detect them. And they are always the worst color to match the finish on the bass.

Oh yeah, and the fastest picking bass players actually have an extra, invisible, and secret, digit on their right hand they keep hidden from view.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

"Lead Guitarist" is actually ancient sumerian for "he who stretches cat"

What's the best type of guitarist for metal? A lead guitarist.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Tort pick guards are metaphysically installed on every bass ever made. Or not made. Or not yet made. Even if you can't detect them. And they are always the worst color to match the finish on the bass.

Oh yeah, and the fastest picking bass players actually have an extra, invisible, and secret, digit on their right hand they keep hidden from view.

All the best bassists are from Norfolk?

 

[Pops OB]

The best bass in a band is a keyboard.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Prog rock is best for beginner bassists. It sounds complicated but actually prog rock players have no idea what they're doing and never play anything the same way twice.

Prog rock bassists fake over 95% of their basslines and hope nobody will catch on.

Sushhhh. Don't give away my secrets

 

[PillO]

What's the best type of guitarist for metal? A lead guitarist.

Rules be damned. Here is the best bass for metal.

 

[Jay2U]

Tort pick guards are metaphysically installed on every bass ever made. Or not made. Or not yet made. Even if you can't detect them. And they are always the worst color to match the finish on the bass.

Oh yeah, and the fastest picking bass players actually have an extra, invisible, and secret, digit on their right hand they keep hidden from view.

How about lefties?

 

[Jay2U]

For reasons unknown, a bassist puked out his pizza and had a close look at the substance. The day after, he announced the tort pickguard.

 

[Pops OB]

For reasons unknown, a bassist puked out his pizza and had a close look at the substance. The day after, he announced the tort pickguard.

Wait. That's a fact. This thread is about MISinformation!

 

[Ray Matthews]

I could totally blow away Jaco, James and Geddy off any stage!
Never thought I'd say that in a thread! :/\

 

[ZenG]

As a bassist you need to be trained in classical music.

Every Friday night while playing a dive bar you will invariably get a request for such works as "Ride Of The Valkyries", "Peer Gynt Suite #1" or "Suite Bergamasque" for example.

 

[Pops OB]

I could totally blow away Jaco, James and Geddy off any stage!
Never thought I'd say that in a thread! :/\

Ok, those first two are true! I'd be afraid to see either of them onstage today!