EssentialTension

Excellent in every way.

I seem to recall reading somewhere that one reason Hendrix preferred right-handed guitars was that he believed left-handed were less well made. I can't give a source for this however.

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1321752457' post='1442809'] How am I misreading the options? The first two options begin (and I quote) "Keep the reputation system but..." while the last one is "Deactivate the reputation system...". A & B are clearly the same option differentiated by a sub-proviso while option C is clearly their absolute antithesis. A & C can't be the same - C is against the use of Reputation System as a whole, while A is in favour of the system but against one of it's features. And (again) B is also in favour of the system but is not against either of the features. I do see how it can at first look unfair but the wording clearly stipulates that it is a vote to keep, or not to keep... but if kept there is a further condition to the choice. [/quote] I understand what you're saying but I think the problem is that your interpretation assumes that anyone who chooses option two automatically has option one as their second choice (and vice versa). However, it's quite feasible that someone could first choose option two and yet be against any reputation system that didn't have negs in it and so would have option three as their second choice. Similarly, anyone who chooses option one may prefer option three, and not option two, as their second choice.We don't know anyone's second choice because the poll doesn't ask for it. So, we ought not to jump to conclusions about second choices when they are unwarranted by the question asked. You may well not agree with me. I did choose option one at first - I don't mind the earlier not-anonymous system - but I've since changed my vote to option three in case a vote for option one is interpreted as a vote for option two or some other not presently existing system. [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1321784600' post='1442908'] The wording of the poll question though actually clearly stipulates which option the voter prefers. It's the poll question that's important to obtain the result. The poll question is 'Which option do you prefer'. It's a simple 3 horse race. Nowhere does it say the vote could be construed in the manner you're setting out. [color=#000000]You seem to be taking the option statements and turning them into the poll question. [/color] [color=#000000]We could have a discussion on whether the poll has been very well devised or on how the question has been phrased. However, it's been presented in a relatively straightforward manner hence I should imagine the upshot is is that it's first past the post poll.[/color] [color=#000000](holds back from say simples and doing meerkat impression)[/color] [color=#000000] [/color] [/quote] Yes.

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1321728301' post='1442527'] Not so. They are both in favour of the "like" option. The only division between those voting A & B is that the B voters are in favour of "dislike" too. [/quote] I'd say that you are misreading it with a bias to a particular view. You might as well say that the first and the third are the same because they are both against negs but that would also be a biased reading.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1321727634' post='1442517'] Both the top 2 are in favour of the system. Therefore together they outweigh the neggs [/quote] But the top two are in favour of different things so can't be conflated.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1321722739' post='1442451'] I'm heartbroken. [/quote] Suffering is the loom on which character is woven.

On the earlier 'like' only system there was a notification if you got 'liked'. With this later and present system there are no notifications of who 'liked' your post or who 'negged' it.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1321721699' post='1442437'] My "Like" number has gone down - is it possible undo a "Like" after you've given it or does that mean some lowlife pondscum has negged me? [/quote] You've been negged, bro.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1321721478' post='1442428'] Bollocks - I used the wrong "Hear", didn't I? Still think it's a great idea though. [/quote] Hear! Hear!

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1321720336' post='1442411'] Yes - let's say "Here Here!" instead. We're not bloody Americans. [/quote] Hear hear!

[quote name='Slipperydick' timestamp='1321710750' post='1442265'] Anybody else like cheap strings ? [/quote] No.

Despite the birdseye, I prefer the [s]rosewood[/s] pau ferro

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1321697203' post='1442000'] Choosing between fingers and pick is all down to sound, feel and the ability of the bassist. I choose what ever I (and the band) thinks sounds best for each song. Also IME EQ'ing is not a substitute for a different technique. It might get you close enough in a gigging situation, but it will never be an exact replacement. If you do choose to experiment further with a pick there are plenty of things that you need to consider. Firstly the material and thickness of a pick make a difference to the sound. Go to your local music shop and buy a selection to try out at rehearsals. Remember that what sounds good when you are playing by yourself may not work with the full band. IME harder picks sound great on their own but the attack (which is what you are after) can blend in too much with the guitar sound in a band setting which defeats the object. Also you need to consider up-strokes and down strokes. An all down-stroke pattern has a completely different feel to alternating up- and down-strokes. You need to find the combination that drives the song along in the right fashion. Finally some of the attitudes on this thread are rather closed-minded and seem to exhibit all the bad things I see in complaints about "guitards". There is nothing wrong with constructive criticism and suggestions. In a band context it's all about listening to the song and making it sound as good as possible. It may be that an EQ change will do the trick, but it's good that someone else is listening and has noticed that there could be an element missing to the tone that would improve the overall sound of the song. A band is all about individual musicians locking together to produce something that is greater than the basic sum of their parts. If you can't see that then you are probably best off sticking to your bedroom. [/quote] Despite what I said above about sticking to fingers if you want, I agree wholeheartedly with what BRX says.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1321709556' post='1442243'] As I say..all in context. but yep..SERIOUS..!! Some keys have great sounds and some don't, some piano players insist on playing a bass part with their left hand through the bass players scope... [u][b]and they are piano players first and foremost...and haven't spent much time in the studio.[/b][/u] Depends how you rate that keyboard player.. depends how much credence I would give this or their suggestion. [/quote] Are you sure you're serious?

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1321708351' post='1442217'] The puppy is sad now. [color=#e6e6fa]Vote 'Keep the reputation system but likes only' for a world where nothing horrible ever happens.[/color] [/quote] This is wanton use of emotional manipulation to sway the electorate. Very nicely done.

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1321701778' post='1442091'] I think the like thing is a bit of an ego thing. But it's handy on threads where someone makes a good point in a discussion or says something funny - people can identify with them without the need to post a response with something like '+1' which is a waste of a post. If it could be done that way without it having to tally total likes on someone's profile I think that would be ideal. [/quote] This is a good point. It should be the post that is being 'liked' not the person.

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1321652197' post='1441767'] Can the Mods like and dislike folk though even though we can't do it on their posts?? [/quote] Yes, because they are better than us, that's why they are mods. But they don't have to like/dislike because they can delete and ban. It's a bit like the police, they can arrest you but you can't arrest them.

...and voted...

[quote name='Leemarc Ferguson' timestamp='1321543968' post='1440448'] Hi Guys, I'm new to this forum. My name is Lee Ferguson been playing the bass for over 20 years now. Im a full time musician and teacher. Look forward to chatting with you all [/quote] You'll need a TLA for this thread.

I'd always avoid soloing but that doesn't at all mean that the bass can't be melodic, can't play harmonies, and can't stand out from the rhythm section at the right moment.

If you got the job as a finger player then so be it. There's plenty of attack from fingers with the correct strings/EQ/right hand position.

[quote name='Leemarc Ferguson' timestamp='1321632075' post='1441469'] So fellow bass players....... Do you think bass players should take lead roles in a band like lead guitarists or should a bass playing stay very much as the support/foundation in a band? [/quote] People can do whatever they want (or the band wants) but I'm in the rhythm section.

I've never had anything to do with slapping and know nothing about doing it. I expect it requires an equal amount of discipline to fingers or pick. But when I hear slapping I almost always wish people would stop doing it.

Dap Kings are great.

Some of this applies to tempo changes too. Change the tempo and you might need to change the bassline.