Where do you put your thumb?

[Cato]

I've been a member here since, I think, 2016.

 

Pretty sure this is the first time I've ever seen someone challenge someone else to a 'Bass Off'.

 

This is surreal.

 

As you were.

[Reggaebass]

  On 20/12/2022 at 20:10, Cato said:

challenge someone else to a 'Bass Off'.

Expand  

This could have the makings of a TV program cato 😁

[peteb]

  On 20/12/2022 at 20:07, Grimalkin said:

 

Teaching mostly, some recording, I've worked as a musician for over 30 years, 7 spent in music education, The Guitar Institute etc, I can't count the amount of gigs.  

 

I don't have to lump stuff around anymore. And I'm happy about that.

 

Anyway, which tune would you like to play?

Expand  

 

Not getting any work then these days. I wonder why? 

 

I can do a passible version of Portrait of Tracy, but it's not really my forte to be honest. How about The Song Remains The Same or Ramble On? 

 

Back in the real world, if you want to see me play, all you have to do is buy a ticket... 

 

Edited December 20, 2022 by peteb

[Grimalkin]

  On 20/12/2022 at 20:10, Cato said:

I've been a member here since, I think, 2016.

 

Pretty sure this is the first time I've ever seen someone challenge someone else to a 'Bass Off'.

 

This is surreal.

 

As you were.

Expand  

 

At The Guitar Institute in the '90s, there were around 13 other bassists at that time. Everyone wanted to come out on top, that was unspoken friendly competition. All I'm asking for, is a demonstration of technique, nothing more.

[Grimalkin]

  On 20/12/2022 at 20:10, Cato said:

I've been a member here since, I think, 2016.

 

Pretty sure this is the first time I've ever seen someone challenge someone else to a 'Bass Off'.

 

This is surreal.

 

As you were.

Expand  

 

  On 20/12/2022 at 20:15, peteb said:

 

Not getting any work then these days. 

 

I can do a passible version of Portrait of Tracy, but it's not really my forte to be honest. How about The Song Remains The Same or Ramble On? 

 

Back in the real world, if you want to see me play, all you have to do is buy a ticket... 

 

Expand  

 

 I'll give it a miss thanks...

[Bridgehouse]

[Grimalkin]

Ain't got the minerals for it.

[Dad3353]

[tegs07]

Could you do a dance off instead?

Possibly to Billy Jean? A couple of middle aged blokes attempting the moon walk would far more entertaining.

[SteveXFR]

If it's going to be a bass off  it needs to be neutral ground. Therefore no Jaco, no Zeppelin. 

I assume neither of you are too familiar with grindcore so there's a neutral ground for handbags at dawn. I understand Frantic Disembowlment is pretty tough, it's certainly fast so how about it? 

 

[mario_buoninfante]

  On 20/12/2022 at 20:10, Cato said:

I've been a member here since, I think, 2016.

 

Pretty sure this is the first time I've ever seen someone challenge someone else to a 'Bass Off'.

 

This is surreal.

 

As you were.

Expand  

 

 

[Bridgehouse]

OR...

 

You could go fishing and the biggest bass landed wins.

 

I reckon that would level the playing field. 

 

[SteveXFR]

  On 20/12/2022 at 21:08, Bridgehouse said:

OR...

 

You could go fishing and the biggest bass landed wins.

 

I reckon that would level the playing field. 

 

Expand  

 

Surely it should be the best quality bass

[Bridgehouse]

  On 20/12/2022 at 21:16, SteveXFR said:

 

Surely it should be the best quality bass

Expand  

 

Nah. When it comes to fishing weight is everything. 

 

"Never mind the quality, feel the girth" etc..

[Bridgehouse]

  On 20/12/2022 at 21:16, Bridgehouse said:

 

Nah. When it comes to fishing weight is everything. 

 

"Never mind the quality, feel the girth" etc..

Expand  

 

And in an attempt to get back on topic, measuring girth is another way you have to use your thumb carefully. 

[TimR]

Can we rename the thread; What do you do with your handbag?

[SteveXFR]

  On 20/12/2022 at 21:28, TimR said:

Can we rename the thread; What do you do with your handbag?

Expand  

 

Re-named. I suspect it'll get locked and that'll be for the best.

[peteb]

  On 20/12/2022 at 20:56, SteveXFR said:

If it's going to be a bass off  it needs to be neutral ground. Therefore no Jaco, no Zeppelin. 

I assume neither of you are too familiar with grindcore so there's a neutral ground for handbags at dawn. I understand Frantic Disembowlment is pretty tough, it's certainly fast so how about it? 

 

Expand  

 

Hang on a minute, it's not me who suggested a willy waving contest about who's the best technical bass player. I'm not claiming to be a monster technician and I have no idea if laughing boy is or isn't. But I do get plenty of gigs and there is a reason for that. 

 

The only thing I would suggest that people like you take from this thread is to develop a reasonable technique and then be open to breaking the rules when it suits. 

 

[Bridgehouse]

In before the thumb lock!

[SteveXFR]

  On 20/12/2022 at 21:44, peteb said:

The only thing I would suggest that people like you take from this thread is to develop a reasonable technique and then be open to breaking the rules when it suits. 

 

Expand  

 

That's pretty much what I took from it.

It does seem like a one man battle of egos if I'm honest 

[ped]

This really is a Bc first. I’m happy to judge the competition and offer a cash prize. Just let me know your bank details @peteb

[Bridgehouse]

  On 20/12/2022 at 21:58, ped said:

This really is a Bc first. I’m happy to judge the competition and offer a cash price. Just let me know your bank details @peteb

Expand  

 

You are Nicholas Parsons and ICM £5

Edited December 20, 2022 by Bridgehouse

[ped]

Whoops slight edit, need to up my typing technique

[Bridgehouse]

  On 20/12/2022 at 22:03, ped said:

Whoops slight edit, need to up my typing technique

Expand  

Have you borrowed @Stub Mandrel’s phone?

[SteveXFR]

  On 20/12/2022 at 21:58, ped said:

This really is a Bc first. I’m happy to judge the competition and offer a cash prize. Just let me know your bank details @peteb

Expand  

 

Are you a Nigerian General?