Picks: yes or no poll

[Rib 13]

Seems to me the early results don’t support your hypothesis.

I stated that by third page - I got the results I wanted and asked for mods to delete thread

 

[Kubicki Fan]

This is an interesting observation and possibly the substance of why im asking. Thanks

The "punk's down stroke" is a technique for a desired sound.

OP:
My take experience of the matter is that all restrictive opinions - either pro or con - originated from those that know only one approach and are fearful of having to use the other.
I have never met an accomplished bassist who felt the need to take a 'religious' stance for or against.
If bass is worth learning, both ways should be practiced to proficiency.
Gatekeepers, Go Fry Yams.

 

[elpancho]

Sure, no big deal. I dig Bobby Vega.

 

[Rib 13]

I may PM some of you to get permission to quote for the video

Thank you all again

Mods, in case you missed my earlier request , please remove thread. Thank you

 

[DJWhitJr]

Depends on the song or the level of attack I desire for a song.

 

[groooooove]

 

[Dlew919]

McCartney, Carol Kaye, and a thousand others. And as I understand it the original design of the p bass allowed for picks.

I don’t use them much (.really only on mandolin) but if it sounds good it is good.

 

[LowendG]

.... There's a "real bassists don't use picks" philosophy thats appeared in the past decade

I think you're off by several decades. I used to get that attitude when I was a teenager starting to play in the 70's. I was a Squire wannabe, so I faced the ire of some narrow-minded guitarists. But since then? Man, pickstyle bass is as ubiquitous as fingerstyle. Especially in the session world. Imagine getting a session call from a Rick Rubin, Mark Ronson, Don Was, and the like, and they say "try this tune with a pick", and you say...."no".

 

[Mildew Jones]

my story- started with fingers, pick playing didn't work for me. fast forward a whole buncha years; I joined a Cure tribute band, I learned to play with a pick real fast.

Current status- mostly finger playing, pick used when it needs "that sound" (all cover tunes).
MJ

 

[Wyrdlow]

This is a research inquiry for an upcoming video on my YouTube channel.....
I'd like feedback on pick useage on bass. The reasoning is that pick useage was a very accepted practice for decades, especially in the 80s and 90s, but they seem to have become a bit of an albatross over the past decade and Im trying to find out why. There's a "real bassists don't use picks" philosophy thats appeared in the past decade and there's even memes out about it

Personally, I have zero issue with picks, plus I love the tone

comments arent necessary - just a poll vote is appreciated

I learned with a pick in the late 70s, continued with one into the mid 90s, got more into fingerstyle and haven't used one since. When I gave it a go recently I found I was absolutely hopeless!
Some of my favourite players use a pick, and I've certainly got nothing against them.
When I get a 'Beatle bass', I'll have to give a felt one a go - just to see.

 

[shawshank72]

I use a pick always. Many different kinds for many different sounds.

 

[RandomKaren]

I only play fretless with flats and never use a pick. I like quite a few bassist who do though.

 

[ToddB1963]

YES

 

[Super Bass]

Strictly a finger player.... but I envy guys who rock with a pick! One of my favorite tones!
So much for no comments, LOL!!

 

[Super Bass]

I may PM some of you to get permission to quote for the video

Thank you all again

Mods, in case you missed my earlier request , please remove thread. Thank you

Chill man.. it's not a bad thread.

 

[coy garcia]

I only play fretless with flats and never use a pick. I like quite a few bassist who do though.

This

 

[SemiDriven]

Yes & No.

(I use both)

 

[Bass Ape]

Wow, so much feeling here. Polk results look great and I read the OP poll question as, not if you pick or not to pick, but rather, do you feel if it’s ok for a bass player to use a pick if they wanted.

 

[wiscoaster]

This is a research inquiry for an upcoming video on my YouTube channel........- just a poll vote is appreciated

What is it you're asking to vote on anyway? Finger or pick should be up to the player, whatever kind of tone or effect they're looking for. Don't think it should be one or the other. Best if players can do both, I think. So, I decline to vote.

 

[Rib 13]

Chill man.. it's not a bad thread.

Thanks but it served its purpose for me in a big way hours ago and its blowing up my phone lol