xilddx Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Some geezer at one of our gigs a while ago said any bassist playing with a pick is not worthy of the name and shouldn't be let near a stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Although this comes up all the time, I'll reply and say that a bassist should use all techniques depending on what is called for in each particular song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='421829' date='Feb 28 2009, 06:07 PM']Some geezer at one of our gigs a while ago said any bassist playing with a pick is not worthy of the name and shouldn't be let near a stage.[/quote] Wow. What a tw@t. From the point of view of the audience, most couldn't give a crap what you play with. Its about what you play and how it sounds in context. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) Yes, should have given apologies if this has been done before! Thought it would have The geezer was tw@t. I didn't meet him, he said it on a internet forum afterwards. If i'd been there I would have asked him if he'd heard of Scott Thunes. I only play fingers these days but if I was in a heavy band again, I'd be using pick most of the time. Edited February 28, 2009 by silddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Good job Phil Lynott (Gawd rest 'im) wasn't around to hear that - there is NO playing style that should be outlawed - otherwise we would not have had the innovating talents of so many pros who have different ways of playing to get 'their' sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) [quote name='silddx' post='421829' date='Feb 28 2009, 06:07 PM']Some geezer at one of our gigs a while ago said any bassist playing with a pick is not worthy of the name and shouldn't be let near a stage.[/quote] I'd have loved to have seen him say that to Phil Lynott. The last thing he would have seen would have been his reflection in the mirrored pickguard as it approached his opinionated face at high speed. Damn....beaten to it Edited February 28, 2009 by bassman2790 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I wish i could play with a pick! I have always been a knopfler on 6 string lead as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='421832' date='Feb 28 2009, 06:09 PM']Although this comes up all the time, I'll reply and say that a bassist should use all techniques depending on what is called for in each particular song.[/quote] plus the one. you do as you please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='421829' date='Feb 28 2009, 06:07 PM']Some geezer at one of our gigs a while ago said any bassist playing with a pick is not worthy of the name and shouldn't be let near a stage.[/quote] Next thing you get is some qunt saying that having more than 4 strings is bad.....Like a well run train service,its there ,always on time. I heard some 18 year old spout that and he was a student at the LSM. Fags,grow up,get lower,get a 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I am all fingers and thumbs when it comes to Bass playing. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 [quote name='lowdown' post='421939' date='Feb 28 2009, 08:15 PM']I am all fingers and thumbs when it comes to Bass playing. Garry[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I use pick on guitar and used to use them on bass in the 80s but I only use fingers these days. I don't give a toss what other players use though. They could hit the strings with sardines for all I care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 In no way proves a point but one of the supposed best electric jazz bassists on the planet, Steve Swallow, changed from finger to pick (imagine that? sacrilege in jazz!). Whatever floats your boat and, most of all, whatever sounds best! Haven't tried using a sardine before though Probably good for keeping the fingerboard well oiled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Personally, I use my cock, it doesn't half hurt when you pop your banjo string though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 ......the silly **** obviously hasn't heard Hellmutt Hattler for one, awesome with a pick..... [url="http://blip.tv/file/1765542"]http://blip.tv/file/1765542[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) used to be dead against people playing with picks before I wondered why and realised I was being a fool as I love the tone a pick gets! Edited February 28, 2009 by josh3184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I use all styles at home but I use a pick only live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Broadcasting a disparaging view on either picks or fingers is that tell-tale, giveaway sign of being a know-nothing numpty, straight off the boat. I've just got into the weird situation of a pick feeling sort of 'wrong' for me after 35 years playing. Mind you, minute we up the speed, out comes the pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='422019' date='Feb 28 2009, 10:07 PM']I use all styles at home but I use a pick only live.[/quote] aaah - you too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlonBass Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 [quote name='ARGH' post='421876' date='Feb 28 2009, 07:00 PM']Fags,grow up,get lower,get a 5.[/quote] Rather a sweeping statement there, almost as bad as the blokes comment about the OP. There are some people who prefer 4-strings, just as there are people who prefer fingers. A bit more tolerance all round seems to be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='421945' date='Feb 28 2009, 08:23 PM']I don't give a toss what other players use though. They could hit the strings with sardines for all I care.[/quote] I think I know what to do in my final recital now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 (edited) [quote name='BigAlonBass' post='422120' date='Mar 1 2009, 12:57 AM']Rather a sweeping statement there, almost as bad as the blokes comment about the OP. There are some people who prefer 4-strings, just as there are people who prefer fingers. A bit more tolerance all round seems to be needed. [/quote] Tongue is lodged firmly in cheek..Im sorry,please dont take me that seriously,Ive a rep for being an ERB zealot,but Im not that bad. Its not about preferance or intolerance,its about the OP's guy's statement-er being a small minded tit. Enjoy playing the instrument however or whatever way you like,in or with as many or as few strings,with a pick,fingers.... whatever,as long as its musical to somebody,and before that you,then be happy play play play. Tiny minded crap,really gets my goat. (I was guilty of this sort of thing when I was younger,I expect it from the younger,or inexperienced ..'set'...but not the seasoned) Edited March 1, 2009 by ARGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Both, but 90% fingers. [quote name='silddx' post='421829' date='Feb 28 2009, 06:07 PM']Some geezer at one of our gigs a while ago said any bassist playing with a pick is not worthy of the name and shouldn't be let near a stage.[/quote] Two words for that misinformed tw*t... Anthony Jackson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I use fingers, and I love the slapping thing but that's still a work in progress. As for a pick, they have never entered the equation for me although I see nothing wrong with them. I do sometimes play as if with a pick but without one (if that makes sense??) I read recently that it was called something like 'chucking'??? - don't know if anyone can shed any light on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.gif.9ad672bb8b84505709f76b39c8c256ec.gif)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.