Things bassists LOVE!

[TheYoungBassist]

I saw the "Things bassists hate" thread and thought it'd be a good idea to write one up on what bassists love.

So here's my list:

-when people acknowledge that it is a bass guitar, not a guitar.
-when people realize it has a purpose
-the fat sound of it that makes people want to dance
-great communities of bassists(ex. TB)

Add to it and enjoy!

 

[DeathFromBelow]

Brunettes.

 

[BagelBruin]

Really big cabs!

 

[HeadyVan Halen]

-football
-women
-beer
-Hartke Hydrive + LH1000
-not having to fool with pedals
-not having to unfool with pedals when the gigs over
-not having to tune every 12 minutes
-playing 'Happy Feelings'

 

[collins81]

I love when the good strings go on sale!
ampeg 8X10 cabs FTW
35" scale basses
drummers who dont count time with their hats
playing with true professionals(meaning learn it and show up to the gig!)

 

[Electricblue]

Bass ---> Amp hookup with nothing in between.
Compression.
Bill Fitzmaurice.
Jam.
Intelligent guitarists.

 

[Waffles and Scotch]

Playing the best instrument ever created.

 

[TheYoungBassist]

Playing the best instrument ever created.

+1

 

[BagelBruin]

Really light weight cabs

 

[Martin89]

Always being in demand Well I don't always love that but it's a good ego boost

 

[Rage1331]

Finger tapping sounds sooo much better on a bass.

 

[KillerNeuron]

-feeling my awesome low freqs in my bones
-hot greaser bassists
-people always bobbing their heads to the bassline
-having less equipment issues than the guitarists
-looking cool

 

[fishdreams]

1) thump.
2) responsive drummer.
3) sex.

 

[JTE]

A. The feel when I'm driving the bus with a really good drummer, and guitarists and keyboard players who listen to the WHOLE band.
B. The good sound guys out there, and there's a LOT more than some whining prima donnas on TB seem to realize...
C. Leo Fender
D. James Jamerson, Jack Bruce, Duck Dunn, et. al.
E. Any well written song, much more important than arrangement, performance, etc. The SONG is first priority.
F. Being able to NOT have to play Skynyrd
G. The way my favorite basses sound in a good room
H. The way my fretted Lakland 4-94's neck feels and the way my '83 Fender Vintage Series '62 Precision neck feels
I. Being able to control the band without seeming to- that subtle power is perfect

John

 

[BurningSkies]

Riding the riddim, or when the spirit takes over and the riddim rides you.

 

[bassteban]

Beer.

 

[Bayonet]

Girls that DON'T Mistake you for a guitarist.

Srsly,whats wrong with them...

 

[kesslari]

Riding the riddim, or when the spirit takes over and the riddim rides you.

This.
And members of whatever gender(s) we like.

 

[cnltb]

Good People,
Good Music
God musicians to play Good Music with
Good Food
Good Espresso
Good Equipment
Good Films

and some other things.

 

[gard0300]

their moms