Munurmunuh Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I love this guy's right hand when he's playing with a pick - it looks so loose and easy. The kind of action that would be making a teacher very proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwithvan Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I dislike playing with a pick. And I don't like flats either. But together they seem to make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 14 hours ago, 4000 said: I can still get a shift on, was never a problem for me, but I think I’ve slowed down a bit too. The nerve issues in my arm hinder me. I used to be able to pick absolutely anything; can’t now. ☹️ Getting old has its problems right enough. I guess i dont need to prove myself o anyone these days. That's a bonus 😂 Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 23 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: Getting old has its problems right enough. I guess i dont need to prove myself o anyone these days. That's a bonus 😂 Dave Well, i was going to let you come in for coffee, now i know you don’t care......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Cuzzie said: Well, i was going to let you come in for coffee, now i know you don’t care......... I'm always up for a free coffee. I do care...............honest 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 minute ago, dmccombe7 said: I'm always up for a free coffee. I do care...............honest 😁 I am not sure you will Covid safe hug me afterwards tho........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: I am not sure you will Covid safe hug me afterwards tho........ Had my jab yesterday so i'm safe 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Just now, dmccombe7 said: Had my jab yesterday so i'm safe 😂 Too many poke jokes here....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 So after going back and forth I’m certain I will stay as a finger player 99% of the time I have found that by adjusting my amp EQ I can get a pleasing punchy full tone that is good for the rock I’m playing. Im going to put some Prosteels on my bass next time too for a little more brightness / bite Good as I am with a pick it doesn’t connect in the same way as fingers from a feel point of view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 20 minutes ago, BassAdder27 said: Good as I am with a pick it doesn’t connect in the same way as fingers from a feel point of view Kinda my thoughts on picks but i'll keep at it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 hours ago, BassAdder27 said: Good as I am with a pick it doesn’t connect in the same way as fingers from a feel point of view This is why I like doing it when I do it: it gives a colder, more austere sound. Which is right for some things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I find Frets difficult enough, picks impossible. Persevering with frets but sticking with fingers. Old dogs new tricks etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Picks give you an attack, and punch to the note you don't get with fingers, which give you a warmth and depth that you don't get with a pick. The EQ's on modern amps are flexible enough to get someone into either ball park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) I find a good compromise of growing my finger nails to catch the strings and amp EQ can give me that same attack as a pick yet guitarists still debate this to the death. I think its mental instability amongst guitar players that causes this affliction. Maybe they are just sexually inadequate and just need gadgets to get there. 😂 Dave Edited March 19, 2021 by dmccombe7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Just came across this from 1988. Carles Benavent with Paco De Lucia featuring a 4 minute bass solo. Stunning. No one else plays like him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomTing Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 52 minutes ago, Bilbo said: Just came across this from 1988. Carles Benavent with Paco De Lucia featuring a 4 minute bass solo. Stunning. No one else plays like him. +1 ... Like either of them actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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