Shonks Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) ok, I'll start......... Somebody who loads[b] £5000 [/b]of equipment into the back of a [b]£500[/b] car to travel [b]50 miles [/b]to earn [b]£50[/b] ......and not just bass players obviously..... Edited February 12, 2016 by Shonks Quote
Mykesbass Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 The modern bass player - someone who isn't on here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277926-2016-poll-how-old-are-you/page__st__30__p__2968557__hl__poll__fromsearch__1#entry2968557"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277926-2016-poll-how-old-are-you/page__st__30__p__2968557__hl__poll__fromsearch__1#entry2968557[/url] Quote
colgraff Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Does 'modern' mean someone playing now or does it mean a young player now or does it mean a player who is looking forward in their playing, anticipating trends? Does it mean someone who is modern in their choice of equipment? Is an 18 year old playing Sweet Home Alabama on a vintage Fender through an aged amp modern? As you can see, I'm better at asking questions than answering them today. Quote
bonzodog Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 I'm 42 but just started wearing my ankle boots outside my jeans. Does that mean I'm modern or is there another word to describe me Quote
mep Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 A bass player with a class D amp and a lightweight cab. It's modern isn't it Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 [quote name='mep' timestamp='1455215286' post='2977182'] A bass player with a class D amp and a lightweight cab. It's modern isn't it [/quote] Pretty spot on methinks. Or at least, it makes me feel modern cos that`s exactly me Quote
mentalextra Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Modern professional or modern [size=1]non professional[/size]? Quote
neilp Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Must have a bass with more than 4 strings, because apparently position shifting is impossible.... Quote
SICbass Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 [quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1455222887' post='2977279'] Skint [/quote] I think you'll find that is timeless Quote
RhysP Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 [quote name='neilp' timestamp='1455223162' post='2977285'] Must have a bass with more than 4 strings, because apparently position shifting is impossible.... [/quote] Quote
colgraff Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Modern, lightweight gear and a five string? I'm finally modern! Quote
Cameronj279 Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Lightweight gear and five strings... I guess I'm modern. Quote
Painy Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Well currently my main gigging bass is actually a Fender 'Modern Player' Jazz 5 string and I just bought my first lightweight rig. On the other hand, this Saturday night I will be playing a set which will include The Boys Are Back In Town so where does that leave me?!? Quote
RhysP Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Too many options & more money than sense. Quote
CamdenRob Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) I have a six string bass, class D amp, lightweight cab and until I joined basschat had never heard anything by Jaco or Geddy... Edited February 12, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote
Dood Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 Describe the typical BassChat bass player.... Quote
colgraff Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1455265380' post='2977538'] Describe the typical BassChat bass player.... [/quote] Middle-aged, bitter and resentful of his lack of commercial success. Spends his days online denigrating those players who are younger, better looking and more successful. <Runs away fast> Quote
paul h Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 I have no idea who the typical Basschat bass player is but I do know whatever you lot think is wrong and you're stupid and I'm better than you. Quote
Shonks Posted February 12, 2016 Author Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) [quote name='dood' timestamp='1455265380' post='2977538'] Describe the typical BassChat bass player.... [/quote]Somebody who loads[b] £5000 [/b]of equipment into the back of a [b]£500[/b] car to travel [b]50 miles [/b]to earn [b]£50[/b] ....excuse. Me for repeating myself Oh...& trades basses in car parks of shopping malls...lol Edited February 12, 2016 by Shonks Quote
Dood Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 [quote name='Shonks' timestamp='1455266776' post='2977553'] Somebody who loads[b] £5000 [/b]of equipment into the back of a [b]£500[/b] car to travel [b]50 miles [/b]to accept [b]£50[/b] for a gig [/quote] Fixed it for ya Quote
leftybassman392 Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 Does this count? [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMWUYMWlEyo"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMWUYMWlEyo[/url] Quote
CamdenRob Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) Don't think I've ever earned £50 for a gig I'm more; Somebody who loads[b] £10000 [/b]of equipment into [b]a bus[/b] to travel [b]a mile or so [/b]to earn [b]nothing[/b] Edited February 12, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote
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