Just what is needed

[EBS_freak]

Funny isn't it? How many times have you heard, "this music thing is not a competition...." 

So is this an invitation to have your ego crushed or for you to be publicly humiliated. Are onlookers going to start feeling bad about their playing - just what is needed right now. And how can you compare showboating when it's not even like for like? It's all subjective nonsense. We've seen this on the countless Flea vs Mark King posts.

It's a narcissists heaven. 

And all this... what for strings... or a pre?

This toxic stinky poo needs to go.

 

https://www.facebook.com/markbassamps/photos/a.10150626181423632/10158618967978632

Edited October 26, 2020 by EBS_freak

[Rich]

Good grief. They may as well add "Showboaters only, groove/pocket players need not apply".

[Silvia Bluejay]

And...

*grammar pedant alert*

Can I ask since when the past tense and past participle of the verb 'broadcast' are in the form 'broadcasted'? Or is it me having learned the damn thing wrongly? 🤔

[Silvia Bluejay]

4 minutes ago, Rich said:

Good grief. They may as well add "Showboaters only, groove/pocket players need not apply".

"So, Mr Jamerson, I'm afraid you're not flashy enough... Next!"

[Rich]

3 minutes ago, Silvia Bluejay said:

Can I ask since when the past tense and past participle of the verb 'broadcast' are in the form 'broadcasted'? Or is it me having learned the damn thing wrongly? 🤔

[EBS_freak]

2 minutes ago, Silvia Bluejay said:

"So, Mr Jamerson, I'm afraid you're not flashy enough... Next!"

That's pretty much what happened to his career.

[Drax]

Yeah this Markbass competition is pretty foul. Hopefully someone abuses the live format and gets their junk out live on air. It's the least it deserves 

[miles'tone]

Rapper battles - YES!

Bassist battles - I'd rather drink poison.

[Nail Soup]

Come on everybody! How else are we going to encourage the next generation of bass players if we don't have x-factor style competitions?

 

[fleabag]

This one is more like  'Y' factor than 'X' factor

[Al Krow]

With NS on this one.

Edited October 27, 2020 by Al Krow

[Drax]

Winner stays on too. Feel compelled to tune in 

[Al Krow]

Don't knock Halfords - they make some great gear. And their share price has gone through the roof since the start of lockdown  

Edited October 27, 2020 by Al Krow

[Bassfinger]

In 90 seconds i could earn more than enough to buy a set of Markbass strings, and wouldn't have to humiliate myself in the process.

[Dad3353]

In less time than that, I can not buy a set of Markbass strings, and wouldn't humiliate myself, either. 

[EBS_freak]

I've just had an amusing idea.

I reckon a.n. other amp manufacturer should get a load of products into the hands of some absolute beasts and use it as an opportunity for gratuitous product placement, even better if it sounds immense.

Edited October 26, 2020 by EBS_freak

[Lozz196]

This reminds me a bit of when I tried out a bass at the London Bass Guitar Show. I played Warhead by The UK Subs (with a pick of course) and quite a few passers by looked at me in horror, as if that wasn’t what the instrument was meant for.

[Newfoundfreedom]

I'm out.

I'm not a showboater.

I have no interest in competing in anything.

I'm not good enough.

And most importantly, I don't want to win any gear that looks like it's been designed by Halfords. 

[Dapper Bandit]

There are an awful lot of people who rank "skill" above all other aspects of playing. People who watch solos rather than performances. They like to learn scales. All of which (to me) amounts to thinking John Virgo is the best snookerer because he done some right good trick shots.

This will be a wonderful thing for them to watch and participate in. Good for all of them, I hope they have a lovely time!

[EBS_freak]

To be fair, John Virgo would outplay the vast majority of snooker players without the trick shots... but I get your point.

Seems like he's turned his hand to running a vegan cafe - as wikipedia tells me.

Edited October 27, 2020 by EBS_freak

[Drax]

Tbf to Markbass the whole party tricks / ‘playing the spoons’ style bassist tracks well online, and will win them more shares and likes than someone playing something more sedate. 

I wonder if they’ll wheel out Mark King as the end of level baddie? 

[stingrayPete1977]

If you've been near a Mark Bass stand at a show you'll know that this is their target audience, if you haven't got time to log in and watch just throw your cutlery draw down the stairs and you'll have covered most of the acts. 

Edited October 27, 2020 by stingrayPete1977

[StickyDBRmf]

I'm waiting for the D'Addario competition. I have my scruples

[stingrayPete1977]

21 hours ago, Bassfinger said:

In 90 seconds i could earn more than enough to buy a set of Markbass strings, and wouldn't have to humiliate myself in the process.

https://images.app.goo.gl/FQddHck1UuSMoivHA

 

[Frank Blank]

I might sign up and just knock one out online, surely I'd get a second or two in before I got the plug pulled on me?