arthurhenry Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) Whilst I'm sure making music in a communicative and expressive way is foremost in our enjoyment of bass, I wonder whether it is common to derive some physical pleasure from playing the instrument. The feel of the strings under the fingers, the tension when bending a string, the neck nestling in your hand whether gripped tightly or loosely, the upper horn against your ribcage, the strap on your shoulder, etc, etc. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The same way a carpenter may enjoy the feel of a chisel in their hand, or an artist, the paintbrush. [/font][/color] During the day, if I'm not playing, I miss some of these things and crave them. Edited January 18, 2016 by arthurhenry Quote
EssentialTension Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 ... or a copper with a truncheon? Quote
JellyKnees Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1453153434' post='2956976'] Are you Swiss Tony? [/quote] You've got to start by caressing the neck very gently, then when you've warmed her up, begin to strum more urgently with the tips of your fingers, gradually building speed until the low throbbing makes the whole room start to shake... Sorry, got a bit carried away there. But to answer the OP, to some degree yes, I find playing bass physically enjoyable in terms of the sensation . Not sure about the horn part though... Quote
bigd1 Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 I think you might need the love of a good partner, sounds like that is your problem. A bass will never replace this, and you run the risk of SPLINTERS!!! Quote
Subbeh Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Colour me a wrong 'un but I'm with the OP on this. Standing, bass in place, ready to go to work, it's a really, really great feeling, there's something so right and comfortable about it Quote
discreet Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Hefty bit of wood in hand, standing up with a strap-on, G-string, big bottom end, slapping, twanging, doing it deeper, fingering A minor. Did I miss anything? Quote
Norris Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 I get what you mean. I get a similar feeling when my fingers are still tingling the day after a cracking gig Quote
Coilte Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1453165994' post='2957119'] Did I miss anything? [/quote] Yep....[i]hammer on's and pull off's..!!!!!!!!![/i][i] [/i] Quote
discreet Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1453198653' post='2957235'] Yep....[i]hammer on's and pull off's..!!!!!!!!![/i][i] [/i] [/quote] D'oh!! To the OP: I suppose it's the same thing that makes you want to pick your bass up and play it every time you see it... Quote
Donnyboy Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1453165994' post='2957119'] Did I miss anything? [/quote] Knob fiddling? Quote
Heket Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 For me, the feeling of the vibrations of the strings through to where the upper horn touches my chest coupled with those deep low notes is one of the best things about the bass. The music goes straight to the heart! Quote
MacDaddy Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 My custom Shuker was made to measure (to my body size and arm length and even finger length for the thumb rest \ramp) , so it is physically pleasurable to play. Quote
Nicko Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 They say if you play left handed it will feel like somebody else's bass. Quote
discreet Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 [quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1453210977' post='2957415'] They say if you play left handed it will feel like somebody else's bass. [/quote] But you have to sit on it first until it goes numb. Your left hand, that is. Not the bass. Quote
mingsta Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Nope. It's a bit of wood with strings on it. Riding bicycles, on the other hand...well that's a whole different story... Quote
HMX Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Yeah, I geddit. It's when I hit my favourite notes and feel them resonate through the chunky neck. Feels so substantial! Err. Quote
leschirons Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1453153434' post='2956976'] Are you Swiss Tony? [/quote] Well, playing the bass is like making love to a beautiful woman etc etc... Quote
Maude Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Pah, is playing bass physically pleasurable? Stick it up your arse! Quote
AustinArto Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Wait til you get wrist problems. For me there's a buzz just from the syncopation with the band, but not from the instrument itself I don't think. Quote
Painy Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1453154330' post='2956991'] Not sure about the horn part though... [/quote] You've obviously never played a Warwick Corvette then! Quote
rushbo Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Of course they're just tools (!?) - just wood and wire. But when you get one with a neck that sits perfectly in your hand and that balances beautifully and is just effortless to play, then it's a real joy. Quote
RhysP Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 There are some weird people on this forum.... Quote
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