Things bassist hate, Part 2

[lostinjanuary]

Only one complaint - playing unchallenging material with lesser-talented bandmates.

Maybe take that opportunity to become a mentor instead of being an arrogant...

 

[bigmoosepi]

I don't understand the complaints about bass strings being expensive.

The $25 I spend on strings every 6 months is far cheaper than the odd $10 a guitarist has to spend on strings every 2 months.

 

[Feral Feline]

I hate being the scapegoat for any/all feedback.

Guitarist: "Do something about your F#@$%* feedback!"
Me: "My mute switch is on, so it's you."

 

[mpgarron]

Tendonitis.

 

[NooN3000]

I hate it when I'm told, the bass is just "filler".

 

[clsmooth]

When your guitarist sends you iPhone message recordings of a song or riff played on their electric NOT PLUGGED IN!

Should have been my first tip off to not join the band...grumble grumble

 

[mozilla314]

When the chick singa always has to put her
big ass purse/bag in your area of the stage.
Happens every time.

 

[Shardik]

When the chick singa always has to put her
big ass purse/bag in your area of the stage.
Happens every time.

Could be an excuse to get closer to you, or an indication that she trusts you.

 

[Blue_Whistle88]

I used to have lots of pet peeves, but as time's gone on I've stopped expecting everyone to play just the way I want, use gear just the way I want, and behave just the way I want. You'll never play/work with anyone, musician or otherwise, that is the perfect fit to your sensibilities, so you have to make allowances for everyone and decide, as diplomatically as possible, where you draw the line.

That said, the tendency of modern, commonplace speakers and headphones to have tinny, bass-less sound is annoying. Seeing someone revel in a freshly purchased, proper set of headphones is a great experience. It's evidence that's it's not just audiophiles and music fanatics who can notice the difference.

 

[Sywannab]

When people put the drum or the guitar as highest value while bass is kinda optional in a band just because the sound of bass is not prominent

 

[DeathFromBelow]

Right now, I'm hating the huge gash in my left middle finger... Be careful when Your'e working with air-ratchets kids!

 

[AuntieBeeb]

What's surprising though is the number of rock tunes that we think of as being real Guitar Hero material but when you actually listen to them carefully.. it's 75% bass or more.

+1. How many people have you seen look aghast when you point out that the first few bars to The Ace of Spades are played on a bass?

 

[pizzazombie]

I hate it when bassists expect other people to know everything about bass.

 

[AuntieBeeb]

I hate it when bassists expect other people to know everything about bass.

Ha! I just hate people in general, and their ignorance about bass guitars gives me another reason to do so!

 

[Thomas Kievit]

Or if somebody tells you that you should know everything about Jaco Pastorius, otherwise you are not a realy bass player...

RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGHHTTTT!!!!

I hate it when bassists expect other people to know everything about bass.

 

[Thomas Kievit]

I think it's about the brand too Elixer strings aren't the cheapest, neither are Thomastik Infeld strings or Pyramid, which I use.

I don't understand the complaints about bass strings being expensive.

The $25 I spend on strings every 6 months is far cheaper than the odd $10 a guitarist has to spend on strings every 2 months.

 

[phillybass101]

I hate on other bassists that are so far into to the technical issues of basses, and amps, and cabs, all they can do is talk about that crap and really can't get down at all. Sure they can play a little but they aren't kicking any booty. I'm a player not a technician. Those who can play, play. Those who can't do a lot of talking about playing.

 

[xUptheIronsx]

for me, I don't like arrogance, especially at the club/bar level...

we are ALL playing in this same crappy bar...no need for the rock star attitude

also hate guys that roll in $1000's of dollars for gear...and then ride the E string. NOT that I don't think this is necessary if the song calls for it, but I hate the "gear narcissism"...

hate when the drummer/guitarist/singer etc get 10 minutes for line check, and for me it is "ok bass player, go....(I play one note)..." ok thanks..."

this doesn't go for bass playing specifically, but I alos think it is funny during sound check when the sound guy has you either sing or play by yourself, and then asks "how is the monitor mix"...I am like" well, I don't really have a mix when it is just me by myslef..."

 

[mozilla314]

+1 on the one note soundcheck. Then, after the gig,
you ask the soundguy how it sounded and he says
"I couldn't put your bass in the house mix, it was too
boomy". Maybe check the bass for more than 2 seconds
before the show?

 

[Thomas Kievit]

Or.... People who do reviews of 5 or 6 string basses and don't touch the Low B string once.