Poll: Best technical bassist

[Raman]

Not remotely close?

 

[Bass'd on a true story]

JPJ not a technical bassist?

I didn't mean that as a knock against him. I love his playing, I've just never struggled with any of his lines. Geddy on the other hand... Rush songs are probably in the top 3 for leading causes of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.

 

[Raman]

I didn't mean that as a knock against him. I love his playing, I've just never struggled with any of his lines. Geddy on the other hand... Rush songs are probably in the top 3 for leading causes of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.

Man, if you don't struggle with the Youtube lines I've posted, I don't know how low I have to bow to you...

 

[EVL HULK]

I believe this individual requires a place in the poll

This guy does some great play through videos. Has some cool original stuff too.

I'd vote harris. But, would like to throw geezer, burton, and Alex Webster a vote also

 

[beaglesandbass]

A question likes this has almost endless discussion to it.

 

[jsper]

I was torn between Geddy and JPJ from the choices. These two opened up the ability to write more intricate bass lines tremendously. I'd say Geddy probably has more speed and articulation overall, but JPJ's overall musicianship is unmatched. I give the nod to him.

I'd say Entwhistle is a very close 3rd. I don't think he's quite as influential, but still is obviously very important in the evolution of rock bass.

EDIT: I guess I kind of skewed the point of this thread by weighing "influence" over "technicality". Oh well

 

[Raman]

A question likes this has almost endless discussion to it.

Not if you follow the parameters.

 

[raynman68]

No carrots, this is voter disenfranchisement? I will place a write-in vote carrots, but from your poll I went with Squire as if I was in a position to who is a better technical player.

 

[beaglesandbass]

Not if you follow the parameters.

I didn't say endless possibilities, just endless discussion about who people think is the "best". There's never a consensus,

 

[Raman]

Non technical, yet excellent bass.

 

[Raman]

Non technical, yet excellent bass.

 

[Raman]

Non technical, yet excellent bass.

 

[Raman]

Non technical, yet excellent bass.

 

[Raman]

I did--just had to add Stu...

(And I did vote)

Fair.

 

[Raman]

Non technical, yet excellent bass.

 

[aaronious]

Abraham Laboriel.

 

[wraub]

JPJ is not even close to the most technical bass player on that list, but the bass line on "Ramble On" is my favorite line of all time. That song is a masterclass on the beauty a bass can contribute to a song.

One of my guitar players seems to think so, as he asks me to play it all the time.
I have no problem with this, because I can.

 

[Raman]

Bis.

 

[Jloch86]

Those guys have been playing the same songs for 40 years the same way and in the same key. Knowing your instrument means being able to improvise over changes.

I've read that jpj improvised the middle section of the lemon song. Ok, but does that mean he can improvise over more a more complex progression? Idk and never will. He's my favorite, however.

The constant praise for these same 5-10 classic rock bassists boggles my mind.

 

[Beef of the Sea]

Sh*ttiest list I've ever seen.