Ricky 4000 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Skinnyman said: Be better with the right hand. Then you could use a pick..... A pick, geddit? 😜😜😜😜🤪🤪🤪 :: tumbleweed :: 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 12 hours ago, Jus Lukin said: Does an on-stage itchy bum warrant a dispensation? Confucius say; 'man who plays bass with itchy bum soon has smelly finger' or similar 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 15 hours ago, lurksalot said: OH now that is uncool The left hand should be hammering on , pasties, pies and chips are right hand food Just depends which side your stack is, with your pasty/pie/fish & chips keeping hot on top of your valve amp 😃 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 What about if you take your left hand off for a second to relieve carpal tunnel pins and needles, then notice someone with a camera while your simultaneously catching your breath after being too energetic and the resulting photo just looks like you want to kill someone. I was really enjoying this gig as well, honestly 😁 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Also we do Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars, but it's a Ska mash-up with Lip Up Fatty and Special Brew. Always a firm crowd pleaser. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I've done it. Foot on a monitor, pointing at the crowd, rock face engaged. I felt like a god 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 18 hours ago, josie said: That's why I do it. Yup same here, move the arm and fingers! Not to look cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 1 hour ago, KiOgon said: Just depends which side your stack is, Never heard it phrased like that before, but it is certainly more relevant for bass players than 'wearing left or right' 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vantagepointrocks Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Open strings are a chance for some major pointing at the audience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 46 minutes ago, Maude said: What about if you take your left hand off for a second to relieve carpal tunnel pins and needles, then notice someone with a camera while your simultaneously catching your breath after being too energetic and the resulting photo just looks like you want to kill someone. I was really enjoying this gig as well, honestly 😁 You're in good company. Here's how Bruce Thomas plays an open E: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Any comparison to Bruce Thomas, however tenuous is welcomed with open arms (and strings). 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) I'll tell ya' what grinds my gears: Bass (and guitar) players who constantly whip their hand up and down the neck during every possible rest (or open) note. It's not like they're playing a slide or anything. Just looks like they're pointlessly trying to warm the neck up. If they kept a duster between the thumb and forefinger, they could give the neck a good polish while they're at it. Losers. ☹️ Edited February 3, 2019 by Ricky 4000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 12 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: I'll tell ya' what grinds my gears: Bass (and guitar) players who constantly whip their hand up and down the neck during every possible rest note. It's not like they're playing a slide or anything. Just looks like they're pointlessly trying to warm the neck up. If they kept a duster between the thumb and forefinger, they could give the neck a good polish while they're at it. Losers. ☹️ yep, that's another one, we supported the Anti Nowhere League once and the bass player did it all gig when playing open A and there's a lot of open A in league songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 1 minute ago, PaulWarning said: yep, that's another one, we supported the Anti Nowhere League once and the bass player did it all gig when playing open A and there's a lot of open A in league songs So what? 😉 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmanzie Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) 19 hours 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. It's the bass player's equivalent of riding no handed on a bike - you can get away with doing it when you're a teenager, but any older and not only do you look like a knob, it's very likely to go pear shaped 🍐😬 Edited February 3, 2019 by tedmanzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 6 hours ago, PaulWarning said: not many share my opinion then, us bass players are the most underrated members in the band, guitarist's think it's easier and the public don't really know what we do, not helped by being low in the mix a lot of the time, and only last night someone said to me " I've tried guitar and couldn't do it, might try bass it looks easier". So standing there playing an open string with the freting hand dangling by your side sort of disrespects us IMO YMMV Think if its a "drop the hand from the neck and pose for the camera" kind of stance then i'm with you and agree it just looks naff. However if its to adjust your amp or scratch yourself (but not your bum or intimate areas.....or anyone else's for that matter) then its probably acceptable. I try not to make it obvious i'm doing very little and would rather keep both hands on bass unless its a crowd involvement section to assist in the clapping of hands. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 REM's Michael Stipe Just Made His Big Comeback And Some Bass Players Are Furious With Him Stipe: "You only need one hand to play bass" 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 What if it's to stick two fingers up at the drummer without interrupting your playing? I do this a lot. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Seems legit to me, I do it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Ricky 4000 said: I'll tell ya' what grinds my gears: Bass (and guitar) players who constantly whip their hand up and down the neck during every possible rest (or open) note. It's not like they're playing a slide or anything. Just looks like they're pointlessly trying to warm the neck up. This is one is so dreadful that makes me want to take off my hand from the neck to facepalm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I'm afraid I commit both of the sins highlighted in this thread. And i do so knowingly and with a big, cheesy, look-at-me grin on my face. But then, what I do in the privacy of my own house, in front of my own mirror is nobody's business but mine. I'd never do it at a gig though..... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 6 hours ago, PaulWarning said: yep, that's another one, we supported the Anti Nowhere League once and the bass player did it all gig when playing open A and there's a lot of open A in league songs Name dropper. I supported the Pro Nowhere League once blah... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I suspect the mistake a lot of you more, ahem, sedentary bassists are making is assuming we're 'showing off' or 'trying to be cool' rather than just having fun or getting carried away. I don't quite know why what someone else chooses to do while playing bass should upset you in any way, or affect you at all really, but each to their own. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Bill Clements does this all the time, Google him..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, PaulWarning said: yep, that's another one, we supported the Anti Nowhere League once and the bass player did it all gig when playing open A and there's a lot of open A in league songs They also put water on snare drums, too much coolness in the same band! Edited February 3, 2019 by oZZma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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