Finger licking

[Thunderbird]

Just watched a bass related video on Youtube and the bass player kept licking his fingers before playing why would he do it? I can only think so the strings slide off his fingers easier

[Hobbayne]

I do a similar thing by rubbing my nose. It does actually work for easier slides

[Bassman Steve]

I'm an inveterate finger-licker. It's because the tips of my fingers dry out so quickly and 'stick' to the strings when plucking.

[Thunderbird]

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1387651980' post='2314287']
I'm an inveterate finger-licker. It's because the tips of my fingers dry out so quickly and 'stick' to the strings when plucking.
[/quote] Makes sense I thought it may be something like that might try it

[wal4string]

If I recall John Deacon was a licker.

[Guest]

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[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1387651980' post='2314287']
I'm an inveterate finger-licker. It's because the tips of my fingers dry out so quickly and 'stick' to the strings when plucking.
[/quote]

As soon as I read the title i thought of you
I'm a side of the nose kinda guy meself.

[JapanAxe]

If I am playing with a plectrum in cold conditions where my skin becomes dry, I sometimes lick my right-hand fingers to enable me to grip the plectrum.

[visog]

Jimmy Earl - great player and licker.

[louisthebass]

Jeff Andrews (one of Mike Stern's "go to" bassists) wipes his fingers on his forehead - I assume that the skin grease makes the tips of his fingers slippery....