PaulWarning Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 is it just me or does anybody else find it irritating when bassists take their hand off the neck when playing an open string, usually with a 'look at me aren't I clever' look on their faces? when it's exactly the opposite to being clever. 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Probably a chance to stretch their arms, let the muscles relax for a moment 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, PaulWarning said: is it just me or does anybody else find it irritating when bassists take their hand off the neck when playing an open string, usually with a 'look at me aren't I clever' look on their faces? when it's exactly the opposite to being clever. trying hard to be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I love doing this, why do you find it irritating? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyuuga Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 What's the issue? As long as the other strings were properly muted before and they aren't ringing, I don't see a problem...when you play music live you're there to also entertain people and acting performance is one of the ways to do it. (obviously as long as it isn't exaggerated and cringy) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 32 minutes ago, FinnDave said: Probably a chance to stretch their arms, let the muscles relax for a moment That's why I do it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 34 minutes ago, oZZma said: trying hard to be cool. We NEVER have to try to be cool. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, josie said: That's why I do it. Yeah, same with me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 minute ago, owen said: We NEVER have to try to be cool. Better not, most often results in being cringeworthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, owen said: We NEVER have to try to be cool. We're cooler the less we try imho. Just get up and play bass. Coolest thing in the world 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) Well you know, it’s better than bassists doing this.... Edited February 2, 2019 by Chiliwailer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxlin Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 51 minutes ago, FinnDave said: Probably a chance to stretch their arms, let the muscles relax for a moment Or in my case, to ease the arthritis in my left hand (that’s already stopped me playing my 12-string guitar) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Baxlin said: Or in my case, to ease the arthritis in my left hand (that’s already stopped me playing my 12-string guitar) Exactly this with me, arthritis in my hands so it helps to drop my hand and let it rest a bit, and besides, it's usually only for a few seconds. I also suffer from shoulder problems, so again, it helps to ease the pain. Why do some people stop and have a rest when they are walking? there's usually a reason why they do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 How else are you going to grab a bite of your pasty/pie/fish & chips if you don't let go now and then? 😃 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 how else do you have a swig of beer mid song?😬 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 When playing Snow Patrol I play open A, open D and get a member of the audience to press the Ab down on the E string! I've also played it left handed all the way through just to make it slightly more exciting. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, stingrayPete1977 said: When playing Snow Patrol I play open A, open D and get a member of the audience to press the Ab down on the E string! I've also played it left handed all the way through just to make it slightly more exciting. I admire you. I have never managed to make snow patrol anything but abjectly boring...😩 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 30 minutes ago, KiOgon said: How else are you going to grab a bite of your pasty/pie/fish & chips if you don't let go now and then? 😃 OH now that is uncool The left hand should be hammering on , pasties, pies and chips are right hand food 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Mushy peas on the fretboard is not a good look... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 In your pipe and smoke it. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 God - you'd hate to watch me. I'm always taking my hand off, flipping the guitar over, throwing it around, lifting it up. No there's no need, yes it makes me interesting/fun/cringey to watch (delete according to preference). But I promise you this I only do it because I'm into the music and I cannot stand or sit still while I'm playing. Obviously being the bass player I have a duty and resonsibility to be the coolest person in the band - I know that, but that doesn't prevent me from being a showman. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, Mickeyboro said: I admire you. I have never managed to make snow patrol anything but abjectly boring...😩 It didn't work unfortunately! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 20 minutes ago, stewblack said: God - you'd hate to watch me. I'm always taking my hand off, flipping the guitar over, throwing it around, lifting it up. No there's no need, yes it makes me interesting/fun/cringey to watch (delete according to preference). But I promise you this I only do it because I'm into the music and I cannot stand or sit still while I'm playing. Obviously being the bass player I have a duty and resonsibility to be the coolest person in the band - I know that, but that doesn't prevent me from being a showman. Pretty much what I was going to say! FFS what an inane topic for a thread... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I think I was guilty of doing this until my brief period of playing Thunderbird basses. The neck dive into my pints cured me. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 To take a photo of your guitarist obviously 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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