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In terms of Best Bass Genius - he's obviously had it, but I do find the evolution of his hair-styles somewhat dubious.

Indeed. And it is precisely because my main interest is in the guitar that I may be lucky enough to achieve the objective realization that is necessary to state that Status Quo's bassist is probably the Rembrandt of his respective era and genre.

Sorry but in terms of consistent, marathon like, endurance: spanning multiple classic epochs, Quo far outclass AC/DC, and I mean show them the red lights.

To use an analogy, for whatever reason the entire literary community does 'worship' William Shakespeare. That's a fact, partly because he altered the English language in a Game-Changing way.. So I do not believe it necessarily futile to put forward a bassist that is deserving of common and enduring worship from the entire bass community. My vote goes with SQ's guy but it would be interesting for me to learn of any possible competitors.😰

Thanks - so it's the iconic figure to the right of Frank Rossi in the Knebworth video above, or Jack Bruce of cream😉: A or B, no other.. Seriously...🙂

Thank you, it did start off as troll like question: but then exploring it further it occurs that I might actually be practically or commercially/culturally correct on this topic.

Not. I know some people have good taste, but I can only go by appearances - if you can bear it have a look at the attached video. Which band member is hardly in camera, but when he is: he looks like the daddy in charge?

Hell yes?!, Think.. rythmic Beat.. think..endurance.

That's what I am trying to find out, from more experienced musicians than me. It's a bit like not being a scientist but knowing the sun rises in the west and sets in the east, you may kind of think it's true, but it's good to have a singular but specific why.☺️

It is obviously highly opinionated question and I realize that not everyone has a shared interest for MOR rock. But seriously, I think it relates their overwhelming consistency, which any of us who either are, or are aspiring to be, bass anchors, should admire. Any confirmatory and/or contrary views may be appreciated, but be warned: I know I am right.

I think you are being realistic about this, and if commercial consideration is everyone's priority then maybe it would be good for you to begin your venture with a recognizable classification. If things go well you can always bet on trying to be different later on. But not probably not every person in the audience is going to like 80's music, and you have implied that some of your members would find just churning it out soul destroying. Maybe you could choose just one more modern song that is not 1980's, that is possibly very different from the style of the songs in the rest of the set, that may appeal to the audiences offspring and crucially that all of you enjoy playing. That might solve the problem - just an idea - good luck!.

I don't know but it maybe some kind of commercial strategy on the part of whoever controls the play rights to Beatles music. Firstly they definitely don't need the public exposure on radio and although radio plays do attract a fee: there maybe a real but intangible cost to this to the artist. Obviously if people regularly hear a well known song/s on radio they maybe less likely to actually buy the music. For instance I would never buy the Eagles 'Hotel California' when it's on everyday on radio 2/Absolute.

I'm fed up with trying to be like everyone else. 🙂

My main in experience is on the guitar so thats how I started off on the bass, until I learnt from various Youtube videos that this was incorrect both in terms speed, comfort and control But it seems that flicking the string upwards from underneath produces a somewhat richer or cleaner sound, but maybe I've doing something wrong with the standard technique.

That is whether rolling the finger across the string or plucking from underneath produces a better sound? I am undecided.

That's not in breadmaking. Although I find rolling the finger on the string makes it easier to mute the above string and gives a deeper thump, I find the action of plucking produces a slightly more varied sound. Any thoughts?

In my very limited experience I think perception can equal reality, I used to own an Indonesian made Sterling bass which was Ok but then I traded it for a considerably more expensive Musicman Bongo which just feels a lot tighter and more precise. Of course if you shell out a lot of money for something you really want to believe that item is better, so sometimes wishful thinking can be a factor. It may be irrational but I usually assume that if it's cheap there must be something amiss. But what puzzles me is people who have collections of multiple expensive guitars that they hardly ever play.

I can't think of a single greatest guitarist. I think times and genres evolve so 'greatest of 'all time' does not actually exist. Maybe Chuck Berry in the 50's, George Harrison in the 60's. The pink Floyd guy in the 70's but nowish I think the Foo Fighters guitarist is pretty good. He seems to be very good at interweaving with the vocalist, rather than doing flashy solos. But for me the best piece of bass playing of all time is on 'Stayin Alive'

I've got a Bongo and a USA Silhouette - there were pricey, but each feels well put together and solid in a way that cheaper guitars I have tried just don't. I realise people should buy guitars to keep and not move on. But a factor in buying the Bongo is that I could probably easily sell it for 1200, so really I only paid £800 for it not £2000.

I recommend these - they are extremely sensitive as well as being very sturdily built. Their padding gives them excellent noise cancelling. I have wasted money on cheaper haedphones - which have basically broken after a few months ago. But at £120 these yams are in a sweetspot

I don't know if it's been said - but I find it really helpful to do handfinger exercises before a session - that is basically extensive finger wriggling in every possible direction/position. That and taking the time to find a comfortable playing position. Like in Althetics/football these warm up exercises may decrease the risk of long term injury.

YES! thank you, it's knowledge about these details that makes Basschat great

Thanks for the replies - has anyone else got any recommendations? I am not sure whats up with this bass - but even duracell seems to only last a week or so

Don't know what your budget is, but generally, if it is an item you can only use one at a time, I think it is wise to spend the same money buying one expensive thing rather than lots of cheap stuff of the same thing.