Talkbass vs the Real World

[knucklehead G]

So I found out recently that some conversations you can have on TB do not translate well into real life.

The GM at my work likes to noodle around on guitar. He has no dreams of being in a band, he just enjoys it. He claims that his knowledge about guitars is that when he does this with his hands (insert air-strumming), sound comes out.

He came up to me today and asked me, unfortunately around several non-musicians, why his guitars kept going out of tune.

Things you can say on Talkbass but not in real life?

"Have you tried lubing your nuts?"

I'm glad the awkward laughter and staring caught my attention before I offered to show him how.

 

[J. Crawford]

At the beginning of last semester I put an extra box on a multiple choice test and labeled it "A. ..., B. ..., C. ..., D. ..., E. Carrots"

I guess no one else got it.

 

[Justin Tuskey]

At the beginning of last semester I put an extra box on a multiple choice test and labeled it "A. ..., B. ..., C. ..., D. ..., E. Carrots"

I guess no one else got it.

win.

 

[shadowtippy]

Mentioning grilled cheese sandwiches can get blank stares, too.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

One thing: On TB (as I'm sure it is on other similar forums), there are MANY folks who spend an insane amount of time agonizing over amp/fx/bass minutiae who then never actually play out... such is the 'net.

 

[sloasdaylight]

One thing: On TB (as I'm sure it is on other similar forums), there are MANY folks who spend an insane amount of time agonizing over amp/fx/bass minutiae who then never actually play out... such is the 'net.

Playing out is not a pre-requisite for scrutinizing gear. Some people just enjoy making their own music with protools/cubase/what have you, and are content with that.

One big difference between talkbass and the real world, just like the rest of the internet, is that people are quick to be judgmental of people and their chosen way to play bass.

 

[Zooberwerx]

There is no real world; only TalkBass. It's essentially "The Matrix"...but with a classifieds section.

And some guy named "Neo" who keeps popping up in the Amps forum.

Riis

 

[dalkowski]

I'm a freelance writer and when my clients learn I play bass, they invariably ask, "what's the best punctuation for metal?"

 

[bongomania]

..."what's the best punctuation for metal?"

A pop-rivet tool, I'd imagine.

 

[macribas]

There is no real world; only TalkBass. It's essentially "The Matrix"...but with a classifieds section.

And some guy named "Neo" who keeps popping up in the Amps forum.

Riis

Nice!

 

[SactoBass]

There is no real world; only TalkBass. It's essentially "The Matrix"...but with a classifieds section.

And some guy named "Neo" who keeps popping up in the Amps forum.

Riis

Do I buy the blue bass? Or the red bass?

 

[MikeBass]

One thing: On TB (as I'm sure it is on other similar forums), there are MANY folks who spend an insane amount of time agonizing over amp/fx/bass minutiae who then never actually play out... such is the 'net.

Playing out is not a pre-requisite for scrutinizing gear. Some people just enjoy making their own music with protools/cubase/what have you, and are content with that.

One big difference between talkbass and the real world, just like the rest of the internet, is that people are quick to be judgmental of people and their chosen way to play bass.

It's not the method in which it's played, just don't tell me how well a bass works in the mix when you play 4 shows a year.
Or wax poetic about the nuances that amp XXX has on the gig as well.

Just because your bank account allows you to have some great gear does NOT mean you have the knowledge that goes with some of that gear.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

I'm a freelance writer and when my clients learn I play bass, they invariably ask, "what's the best punctuation for metal?"

big LOL

 

[treekiller]

Mothman does not exist in the real world........

 

[Rickett Customs]

It's not the method in which it's played, just don't tell me how well a bass works in the mix when you play 4 shows a year.
Or wax poetic about the nuances that amp XXX has on the gig as well.

Just because your bank account allows you to have some great gear does NOT mean you have the knowledge that goes with some of that gear.

I do agree with this statement... Another thing that's entertaining, people that like to talk like their way beyond their actual skill level, but in doing so has pointed themselves out...

 

[Saxn]

Ok I am lame.

Can someone point me to a thread or explain to the slow-wit what the 'carrot' joke was? It's driving me nuts.

 

[sloasdaylight]

It's not the method in which it's played, just don't tell me how well a bass works in the mix when you play 4 shows a year.
Or wax poetic about the nuances that amp XXX has on the gig as well.

Just because your bank account allows you to have some great gear does NOT mean you have the knowledge that goes with some of that gear.

No, but not simply because some one plays out all the time doesn't mean that they're any more knowledgeable about their gear or how to have anything sit in a mix than some one who records in his own studio. I was playing a gig the other day with a band that's probably played 100 shows the last 2 years, and their bass player's EQ was so bad he was clipping his amp all show.

 

[Raymeous]

As with any other hobby (yes I said hobby) there are many different levels of appreciation, expectation, and dedication. The bottom line is that you can spend as little and as much as you like, or would like, but the only real truth is how much enjoyment do YOU get from the gear you have and use. Does the guy with the wine and caviar budget really enjoy playing his bass anymore than the kid with his sticker covered beater in the garage? Probably not.

 

[Rickett Customs]

Ok I am lame.

Can someone point me to a thread or explain to the slow-wit what the 'carrot' joke was? It's driving me nuts.

Long story short, it means "other" (like voting in a poll). The background story, don't ask...

I'm giving you a freebee.........I'm sure the guys here, who would rather torture you with everything but the answer

 

[Saxn]

Long story short, it means "other" (like voting in a poll). The background story, don't ask...

I'm giving you a freebee.........I'm sure there are guys here, who would rather torture you with everything but the answer

Roger that. Powering down my asker module.

Thanks for the reply!