Quirky Things You Do As A Bassist

[mrjim123]

Here's my quirk: I play 4-string basses tuned E-A-D-G. When tuning I tune in this order: A-D-G-E. I don't know why, but I've always tuned the E string last.

What is your quirk?

 

[oldrocker]

I tune the same way!! When I restring a bass I also string it in that same order.

My quirk is that I show up, on time knowing the material.

 

[Groove Doctor]

I’ve always got at least one new joke at every gig. Most of them I can’t repeat here.

 

[Nashrakh]

My quirk is that I'm clinically dead during a show. Did I just move or are you imagining things? No, you must be mistaking me for that pantomime again.

 

[mrjim123]

My quirk is that I'm clinically dead during a show. Did I just move or are you imagining things? No, you must be mistaking me for that pantomime again.

As long as you get paid I see no problem.

 

[JRA]

My quirk is that I show up, on time knowing the material.

 

[delta7fred]

Not me but a bass player I know always wears his "lucky socks" when he plays - one red, one yellow.

I once asked him if he had another pair like that, he replied no because they were for the wrong feet.

 

[Chad Michael]

1) I play with fingers, slap, or a pick as needed to serve the song
2) my amp / cab face across the stage, never to the front - we all hear me with less stage volume

 

[rtslinger]

clip my finger nails before every show.

 

[LUpton]

I score all the horn parts for my band...

(confession - I used to play trumpet)

 

[mrcbass]

On my 5 string I tune starting with the E string and save the B for last - I just hate waiting for the tuner to start giving a response so I warm it up with strings that will respond faster.

In the world of band drama, being a responsible band mate seems to qualify as a quirk.....

 

[Nick Danger]

I'm right handed and play lefty. I never go onstage without my good luck dragon bracelet. I never leave a headstock tuner on my rig while playing.

 

[dalkowski]

My quirk is that I show up, on time knowing the material.

Beat me to 2/3 of it.

 

[Bunk McNulty]

I bring a pair of rubber chickens to every gig. Most times, I use them.

 

[Plectrum72]

I actually dance and move around on stage. Not in a cool way, but in that weird dancing to a groove only I can hear way.

 

[wraub]

Sometimes I actually think I'm a decent bass player, but, it passes.

 

[skygzr]

When I play an alternating I/V (like for a country tune) I use my ring and pinky finger. Not sure why.

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

I only play one note.

 

[mrjim123]

I’ve always got at least one new joke at every gig. Most of them I can’t repeat here.

If the audience is really listening lead them in this cheer (might not want to if children are present):

You: Give me an 'F'!
Audience: 'F'!
You: Give me a 'U'!
Audience: 'U'!
You: Give me an 'N'! Fun! Hey, are we having fun?
Audience: Was expecting a different letter.

 

[Magthegrate]

While on stage, I'm generally wearing a nice button down shirt, usually pearl snaps with the sleeves rolled up.

I'm ALWAYS wearing a t-shirt under it with some sort of Luchador print. It started by accident, but now I'm scared to change it.