fusionbassist1 Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) I was recently refered to as a 'purist' by one of my lecturers. By this he was refering to my preference of older valve gear, passive old vintage sounding pups and exclusive use of two finger picking on stage. I've always known i was a bit retro in my goings on but now i got a tag!! I have to say i like the idea of mabye trying to keep alive perhaps what might be seen as 'the old way of playing' by hardcore dbl thumpin', slappin an' a poppin, tappin an' a shreddin bass players. Does anyone else think of themselves as a 'purist'??? Anyone at all prod of that as I am?? Tell us why you like the ways of times long passed....come on...i can't be the only one..... Edited October 4, 2007 by fusionbassist1 Quote
gypsymoth Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 "fusionbassist1" refers to "purists" and "elitists". somehow I find this, uuhh, confusing. Quote
fusionbassist1 Posted October 4, 2007 Author Posted October 4, 2007 [quote]"fusionbassist1" refers to "purists" and "elitists". somehow I find this, uuhh, confusing.[/quote] Sorry for that...edited. It makes sense in my head, hopefully someone will get what i mean. Quote
Buzz Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 Surely purist and elitest are exactly the same thing, both mean they believe a certain way is correct. I think you mean modern bassists who wouldn't look at valve gear and passive instruments as they're old equipment. Either way, it's all a load of bollocks in the end, it's all down to what your opinion on what sounds the best. Quote
The Funk Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 I slap and pop - always through valves. What does that make me? Myself. Quote
ARGH Posted October 8, 2007 Posted October 8, 2007 I would label your lecturer a 'Twat',for judging you on your gear choice and style of play. Tell him to use his ears...its what hes paid for... Quote
Cantdosleepy Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 I wouldn't say that 'purist' has the negative connotations of 'elitist'. I also don't think that fusionbassist1 was saying he's better than any of you fellas. I think he was expressing a perfectly legitimate preference, and is obviously happy that his lecturer called him a 'purist'. He's happy, we're happy, all is cool, yo. Bassist, on this site and otherwise, seem a pretty insecure bunch. Quote
Viajero Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Quite. Even if you are a purist, where's the damage? It's just a preference. Quote
MB1 Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 (edited) MB1. Somebody called me an escapologist once,..... ive never been able to get out of it? Edited October 9, 2007 by MB1 Quote
bassbloke Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 [quote name='fusionbassist1' post='69645' date='Oct 4 2007, 07:23 PM']I was recently refered to as a 'purist' by one of my lecturers. By this he was refering to my preference of older valve gear, passive old vintage sounding pups and exclusive use of two finger picking on stage. I've always known i was a bit retro in my goings on but now i got a tag!! I have to say i like the idea of mabye trying to keep alive perhaps what might be seen as 'the old way of playing' by hardcore dbl thumpin', slappin an' a poppin, tappin an' a shreddin bass players. Does anyone else think of themselves as a 'purist'??? Anyone at all prod of that as I am?? Tell us why you like the ways of times long passed....come on...i can't be the only one.....[/quote] One person's purist is another's luddite... Quote
MB1 Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 [quote name='bassbloke' date='Oct 9 2007, 05:49 PM' post='71711'] One person's purist is another's luddite... MB1. Woodglue? Quote
Freuds_Cat Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 [quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='71445' date='Oct 9 2007, 06:27 PM']Bassist, on this site and otherwise, seem a pretty insecure bunch.[/quote] Um I cant say that I could quite call ARGH insecure especially when he hits the nail on the head with comments like: [i]'I would label your lecturer a 'Twat',for judging you on your gear choice and style of play. Tell him to use his ears...its what hes paid for...'[/i] I mean I'm a bit suprised at the fact a lecturer is proffering a position on what gear should or shouldn't be used by a student. FWIW I like a blend of technology Vintage 4 strings through Active pups into Ampeg Tube pre into Class D output but to each their own. Does that make me a semi or demi purist? Nah dont answer that, my ego couldn't handle it. Quote
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