chrismuzz Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I can play the music I want to play very well with a my fingers. I'm absolutely disgraceful with a pick. just cannot do it. So if finger players are better than pick players, where do I stand in all of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Picks can be just as expressive as fingers, horses **** horses and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [quote name='Alex Nikitin' timestamp='1342611271' post='1737795'] [color=#000080]As for soundung itself, a decent effect pedal board or processor can turn a bass sound into any tone wanted.[/color] [/quote] Cool, so you could equally play pick and make it sound like fingerstyle, thus regaining the mantle of most respected from those nefarious fingerers! Of course, the really cool kids would then just bang their dicks on the strings. Nothing more manly than that. Not with an effects board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1342611977' post='1737815'] So if finger players are better than pick players, where do I stand in all of this? [/quote] You stand in front of me, lah, so I can keep an eye on you... you dirty finger player, you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1342612673' post='1737830'] Of course, the really cool kids would then just bang their dicks on the strings. Nothing more manly than that. Not with an effects board. [/quote] WIlliam Murderface does it it MUST be cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Ha! If finger players are more respected then pick players are cooler that's how respect and coolness work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 You can easily groove with a pick, listen to Bobby Vega, but most pick players don't. The pick seems to be generally used in a rock setting. Bass snobbery isn't a good thing, so do yourself a favour, become proficient in both techniques and expand your playing possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm primarily a pick player mainly because I came over from the dark side. I also find it easier to play my Acoustic Bass with a pick than fingers. I'd love to be able to play with my fingers more and am working on it, I intend to persevere when I play my electric with my other band . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Struggling to find the difference between this thread and the recent 11 page epic? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/179147-real-bass-players-dont-use-picks/page__st__160__p__1704976__hl__plectrum__fromsearch__1#entry1704976"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/179147-real-bass-players-dont-use-picks/page__st__160__p__1704976__hl__plectrum__fromsearch__1#entry1704976[/url] Though it is one of those that's always valid to talk over again & again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torch Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 When I came back to playing the bass after an extended break I was determined to learn to play finger style, only because it seemed to look more proper and I thought my groove playing would improve. I learnt the finger style and started using with my bands. Just didn't sound right to me, no attack, and I found with a little more thought I could play grooves just as well with the pick. As has been said before, learning finger style means that I don't have to panic if my pick goes AWOL part-way though a track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1342613652' post='1737855'] Struggling to find the difference between this thread and the recent 11 page epic? [/quote] The Search function knows, but it's not telling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/179147-real-bass-players-dont-use-picks/page__st__180__p__1706615__hl__fingers%20or%20pick__fromsearch__1#entry1706615"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/179147-real-bass-players-dont-use-picks/page__st__180__p__1706615__hl__fingers%20or%20pick__fromsearch__1#entry1706615[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [quote name='Alex Nikitin' timestamp='1342611271' post='1737795'] [color=#000080]So IMO finger play is more respected, apart from few exclusions.[/color] [color=#000080]No offence to pick-style bassists[/color][/quote] So despite asking the question in your original post, you already had a fixed opinion about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 The technique used is of no interest to anyone but the player. All that counts is if it sounds and feels right in the context of the song and arrangement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [quote name='Alex Nikitin' timestamp='1342611859' post='1737813'] [color=#000080][b]Low End Bee[/b][/color] [color=#000080]I am pretty sure you relate those few exclusions [/color] [/quote] I do understand fingering is a valid technique. As proven by the massive phenomenom that is 50 Shades Of Grey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1342611601' post='1737806'] Anybody who says 'no offence' actually means to give offence. I would be deeply offended if I actually gave a damn about what saddo finger jockeys thought [/quote] No offence, but the original question is just plain stupid. Might as well ask what music is best to play or what colour bass to use. Does anyone actually listen to music these days or are they too busy checking out the pick, the pups, the strings . . . . FFS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloc Riff Nut Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I started off with a pick and over time became a finger guy. I use a plecktrum every now and again at rehearsals for a tone change. This has been discussed many times, but I would like to point out something else. In Dutch a 'pik' is a penis; so if it's a pick or a finger, they both require a certain level of skill to master but the result will always be a different tone ;-) phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1342615955' post='1737907'] No offence, but the original question is just plain stupid. [b]Might as well ask ............... what colour bass to use[/b]. Does anyone actually listen to music these days or are they too busy checking out the pick, the pups, the strings . . . . FFS! [/quote] Can't do that, it's a specialist area on Talkbass.com - think of the kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I prefer fingers but I'm also a guitarist who uses nails for fingerstyle on the guitar. To preserve my nails for when they're really needed I play bass with a pick, and guitar stuff that doesn't need fingers with a pick. If my nails were stronger I'd play bass with fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1342615955' post='1737907'] No offence, but the original question is just plain stupid. Might as well ask what music is best to play or what colour bass to use. Does anyone actually listen to music these days or are they too busy checking out the pick, the pups, the strings . . . . FFS! [/quote] Give the guy a break! It was his first post here, and I'm guessing he's pretty young and finding his way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Which bass is best for metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Nikitin Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 [color=#000080]Could not even think that discussion will go that way!! [/color][color=#000080] [/color] [color=#000080]Don't get me wrong fellaz. I show big respect to some bassists playing picks relatively.[/color] [color=#000080]As I mentioned in my 2nd post, my concern is why many bassists prefer to play easy down tempo music with a pick. Because its cooler, more respective etc... that was all about it.[/color] [color=#000080]I just wanted your opinion on that.[/color] [color=#000080]And thanks for sharing your thoughts. [/color] [color=#000080]Whoever is offended let's go for a pint of extra cold one)) [/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1342614628' post='1737878'] The technique used is of no interest to anyone but the player. All that counts is if it sounds and feels right in the context of the song and arrangement. [/quote] Unless you're on youtube, then you'll get 500 people going "USE UR FINGURS! U AINT REAL BASSIST COZ U USE PIC!!" After which they get given a nice fresh slice of my favourite pie, known as "f*ck off and grow up". Liam PS: LowEndBee, that 50 Shades Of Grey post has made my day, just completely out of nowhere. Edited July 18, 2012 by LiamPodmore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1342615921' post='1737906'] I do understand fingering is a valid technique. As proven by the massive phenomenom that is 50 Shades Of Grey. [/quote] Further validation for my [i]drag your dick on the strings[/i] technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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