police squad Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1494325663' post='3294944'] Sorry. You didn't say that you were looking to be "convinced" - just asking for suggestions as you couldn't think of any. Maybe try being a bit more specific in your questioning if you wish for a specific answer. BTW, what [i][b]would[/b][/i] convince you? [/quote] I'm not actually bothered what the OP thinks. This has been a most enlightening thread. I never knew Keef played bass on anything. It probably explains why I like some rolling stones basslines and can't make head or tail of others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Devin townshend great guitarist and great bass player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1494267987' post='3294566'] [indent=1]I'm not convinced by any of the comments so far. Maybe Paul McCartney. Otherwise ...... pfffft![/indent] [/quote] If You mean Electric Bass Guitar? Then it is a "[b]Guitar[/b]" all "Fender Bass" players play them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1494272852' post='3294637'] I can only apologise for interrupting the direction of the current thread with possibilities of further discussion! [/quote] You've ruined this thread for me with your free-thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1494278015' post='3294704'] Stephen Stills. Check out his playing on the first CS&N album. [/quote] Good lord, yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Sorry of already mentioned - Kenny Kravitz Primarily a guitarist but plays much bass. I believe the first album is all Lenny on bass and there is some really lovely playing on there. Check out the middle break in "does anybody out there even care" - fantastic bass playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Dave Grohl played everything on the first Foo Fighters album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrasho Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Ron thal. In fact, I'd hazard a guess that a good few of the virtueso guitarists out there can easily hold their own on bass. My mate wrote and recorded his own metal album. He's a Great guitarist but he also done the bass... and it sounds great! I think metal guitarist techniques would transfer quite easily into a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfunk Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) Ben Kenney - Bass player in Incubus was a Guitarist in The Roots before he joined Incubus. He's pretty good at everything: https://youtu.be/47fzpzNOcw0 Edited May 9, 2017 by bassfunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Can I mention Greg Lake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1494335272' post='3295064'] Can I mention Greg Lake? [/quote] Wouldn't risk it mate, he might not be convincing enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny_Innie Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='Spaced' timestamp='1494337287' post='3295086'] Wouldn't risk it mate, he might not be convincing enough. [/quote] I'm unconvinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny_Innie Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='Geddys nose' timestamp='1494276766' post='3294686'] Carole Kaye was teaching guitar at 14 and played guitar on 'La Bamba' before turning to bass,Played both on a lot of sessions. Remarkable musician IMO. [/quote] Good. And girl power. What's not to like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 So Carole Kaye starting out on guitar & moving to bass is OK but Sting doing the same thing isn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylie Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Walter Becker of Steely Dan. Example: the song "Two Against Nature." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1494340804' post='3295120'] I'm unconvinced. [/quote] Well since you've made no effort to provide any context, nobody has a clue what your criteria are. What's to stop you making exactly the same remark ad infinitum? In fact, if I were of a cynical disposition I might start wondering whether this has anything to do with guitarists or bassists at all. I might go further and wonder whether this isn't just a pot-stirring exercise... Edited May 9, 2017 by leftybassman392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1494341331' post='3295128'] So Carole Kaye starting out on guitar & moving to bass is OK but Sting doing the same thing isn't? [/quote] I'm not sure it's worth arguing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1494341712' post='3295132'] Well since you've made no effort to provide any context, nobody has a clue what your criteria are. What's to stop you making exactly the same remark ad infinitum? In fact, if I were of a cynical disposition I might start wondering whether this has anything to do with guitarists or bassists at all. I might go further and wonder whether this isn't just a pot-stirring exercise... [/quote] Bing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1494341725' post='3295133'] I'm not sure it's worth arguing... [/quote] & Double Bing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1494341725' post='3295133'] I'm not sure it's worth arguing... [/quote] It's not, I'm just genuinely puzzled by the purpose of this thread & the criteria being used to decide who is & who isn't "suitable". Maybe I'm just overthinking it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='Adrenochrome' timestamp='1494268649' post='3294574'] Most excellent guitarists I've come across have been excellent on bass. I suspect the idea that guitarists can't 'really' get into playing bass well might be a myth. Didn't Waters, Foxton etc switch from guitar? [/quote] Yes, Bruce Foxton certainly switched from guitar to bass. And what a bass player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1494342416' post='3295148'] Yes, Bruce Foxton certainly switched from guitar to bass. And what a bass player [/quote] Same with Paul McCartney, Jean Jaques Burnell and Duff McKagan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1494342235' post='3295145'] Maybe I'm just overthinking it... [/quote] I think we all are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewJordan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Josh Homme, amazing guitar player who has also recorded some pretty groovy bass lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1494342922' post='3295156'] I think we all are... [/quote] Not me: not anymore. There's plenty of evidence been provided here of players who would satisfy any reasonable interpretation of the OP, and if the thread instigator is unconvinced then (not to appear unduly harsh or dismissive but) so what? I'm out. Edited May 9, 2017 by leftybassman392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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