Question for the ladies only please

[Evil Undead]

I'm wanting to know what kind of bass you feel most comfortable playing.

The info I'm interested in is brand/model, scale length, number of strings, string spacing, etc.

I just want to get a feel for what type of basses women feel suit them best.

Thanks for your time

[seashell]

Well I haven't got much experience of playing different basses, but so far it's got to be the Fender P. I also have an Ibanez SRX500. I was quite thrilled with it when I got it, but I keep going back to the Fender now.
The Ibanez just sounds too twangy. That could be the strings of course. I really should try changing them, but I keep putting it off as I'm really kack handed with that sort of thing.
Also I cant seem to get the balance right on the Ibanez. I like the fact that the Fender only has two knobs...nice and simple! :-)
The Fender P just feels right.

[xilddx]

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1357679413' post='1926740']
Also I cant seem to get the balance right on the Ibanez. I like the fact that the Fender [b]only has two knobs[/b]...nice and simple! :-)
The Fender P just feels right.
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I think she's more concerned with tits than knobs

[seashell]

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1357684597' post='1926873']


I think she's more concerned with tits than knobs
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Ah well in that case I can only suggest - don't wear it too high!

[Hobbayne]

Well, this thread has certainly cheered me up!!

[The Admiral]

I'm just waiting for the inevitable Adam Clayton joke ................... It will be along shortly no doubt.

Edited January 8, 2013 by The Admiral

[Silvia Bluejay]

Errm, back on topic.

Warwick, Warwick, Warwick. Corvette, to be precise. 4 and 5. I also play a Fortress 5, but it feels heavy after a while. No problem with my tiny tits while playing any of those basses
On the other hand, the acoustic is a pain - literally - and can't be played while sitting. I stand up when I'm playing it. Only problem is a bit of neck dive, cos it's cheap and it's hollow...

Edited January 8, 2013 by bluejay

[Cameronj279]

If I tuck it between my legs can I answer this?

[The Admiral]

I saw a lesbian punk band in Oxford years go, and after what I suspect had been a lifetimes commitment to going bra- less, the very sturdy girl on bass could have worn her thunderbird like Peter Way and still got tangled up! Scariest audience I've ever seen too!

[Silvia Bluejay]

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1357686192' post='1926917']
If I tuck it between my legs can I answer this?
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No.

[chrismuzz]

Christ... Women are getting their own threads and everything nowadays... They'll be wanting to vote next!

[xilddx]

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1357686712' post='1926931']
Christ... Women are getting their own threads and everything nowadays... [b]They'll be wanting to vote next![/b]
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And not with their feet.

[thisnameistaken]

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1357686025' post='1926913']
On the other hand, the acoustic is a pain - literally - and can't be played while sitting. I stand up when I'm playing it. Only problem is a bit of neck dive, cos it's cheap and it's hollow... [/quote]

Is that what made you decide to buy an upright? Very wise decision BTW.

[Big_Stu]

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1357686192' post='1926917']If I tuck it between my legs can I answer this?[/quote]

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1357686443' post='1926923']
No.


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Just throw it over your shoulder like the rest of us have to!

[Silvia Bluejay]

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1357686985' post='1926938']
Is that what made you decide to buy an upright? Very wise decision BTW.
[/quote]

Heh. The NXT 5 is ridiculously easy to play. I'm in for a shock, in terms of physicality, when I finally meet a left-handed double bass (the real thing in all its size and weight) and fall head over heels in love with it.

[xilddx]

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1357687033' post='1926939']
Just throw it over your shoulder like the rest of us have to!
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I use one of the oak beams

[Big_Stu]

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1357687261' post='1926941']
I use one of the oak beams
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Thankfully not in your new Kit video.

[xilddx]

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1357687397' post='1926943']
Thankfully not in your new Kit video.
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[Judo Chop]

[quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1357686420' post='1926922']
I saw a lesbian punk band in Oxford years go, and after what I suspect had been a lifetimes commitment to going bra- less, the very sturdy girl on bass could have worn her thunderbird like Peter Way and still got tangled up! Scariest audience I've ever seen too!
[/quote]

brilliant

[Evil Undead]

Thanks for destroying what was supposed to be a sensible and informative thread guys. Really appreciate that.

[chrismuzz]

Sorry

But what did you expect?



On topic, the majority of female bass players I've seen have always played Fenders or Ibanez basses. Didn't think to ask why though!

[Evil Undead]

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1357713325' post='1927029']
Sorry

But what did you expect?
[/quote]

A degree of maturity?!

I have a sense of humour, but I started this thread to obtain information that would be useful and valuable to myself and perhaps others, not to read lesbian and penis jokes.

[chrismuzz]

To be fair it did derail WELL quicker than usual. Perhaps that's a sign that we need more ladies in the community!

Read that in the least "I've been single for like 3 months please kill me now" way possible

[lowdowner]

Have you seen this?

Lot's of pictures, so maybe basses can be identified, but if you play for a living maybe your choices might be driven, partly, by comfort?

http://www.guitarworld.com/beauty-and-bass-eight-great-female-bass-players

Anyway - worth a look and you might be able to contact some of the players and ask them their views? You might be surprised at how many are helpful?

[steve-bbb]

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1357686192' post='1926917']
If I tuck it between my legs can I answer this?
[/quote]

but you havent got a womb!!