V4lve Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hi. Learnt a couple of pieces recently that were tabbed mostly around the first few frets (e.g. Pump it Up). Made me realise I don't really like playing down there as I am a bit of a chancer and get all confused if I run out of board because I am too close to the nut. Was wondering if there were any significant benefits of playing down there. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I like it - it's where the bass is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='679007' date='Dec 9 2009, 12:59 PM']I like it - it's where the bass is.[/quote] +1 on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 "Play nuttin above the 5th fret" Aston Family Man Barrett. He's got a point. I do stretch to no. 7 every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='Low End Bee' post='679019' date='Dec 9 2009, 01:07 PM']I do stretch to no. 7 every now and then.[/quote] I do too, but only if there's someone in the audience I want to impress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Use the whole neck as and when it is required - otherwise its like saying 'only use A to H when you write' or 'only words of one syllable' when you speak. Stay at the deep end if your instincts tell you its the musical thing to do but not because the other end is scary or complicated - that's just advocating ignorance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I always thought "the dusty end" was up at the 12th fret and higher, because so many bass players (me definitely included) hardly ever play that high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='679022' date='Dec 9 2009, 01:10 PM']I do too, but only if there's someone in the audience I want to impress...[/quote] I get nose bleeds above the 9th fret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='679007' date='Dec 9 2009, 12:59 PM']I like it - it's where the bass is.[/quote] +1 Also, seems to me I use more open strings down there, cos they're handy, and open strings sometimes sound nice. fatback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='bilbo230763' post='679057' date='Dec 9 2009, 01:48 PM']Use the whole neck as and when it is required - otherwise its like saying 'only use A to H when you write' or 'only words of one syllable' when you speak.[/quote] UH WOT U MEEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='679130' date='Dec 9 2009, 02:58 PM']UH WOT U MEEN[/quote] Moment of clarity! WoT, you are my 17 year old son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='679133' date='Dec 9 2009, 03:00 PM']Moment of clarity! WoT, you are my 17 year old son [/quote] Can I have 50p to go to the pictures, Dad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='679145' date='Dec 9 2009, 03:12 PM']Can I have 50p to go to the pictures, Dad?[/quote] If only, its normally "can I have £20 to go and get bladdered/stoned, Dad?" On topic: I also thought the dusty end was at the body end of the neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='679022' date='Dec 9 2009, 01:10 PM']I do too, but only if there's someone in the audience I want to impress...[/quote] Me too. I never use no.6 though. Maybe I should have it removed along with 8-20? It'd make the neck shorter and easier to play too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Clarky' post='679147' date='Dec 9 2009, 03:15 PM']If only, its normally "can I have £20 to go and get bladdered/stoned, Dad?"[/quote] Whaaat? Really? Kids today, man. Mark my words, we're facing a generation of tearaways who'll think nothing of playing all manner of nonsense all over the neck. It's an outrage! Edited December 9, 2009 by wateroftyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='679130' date='Dec 9 2009, 02:58 PM']UH WOT U MEEN[/quote] I know it doesn't take much to please an idiot, but that's really brightened up my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4lve Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='679147' date='Dec 9 2009, 03:15 PM']If only, its normally "can I have £20 to go and get bladdered/stoned, Dad?" On topic: I also thought the dusty end was at the body end of the neck [/quote] it's the other dusty end for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I paid for all of those frets,so I'm going to use them. Seriously though,I play in first position a lot,especially if I'm reading charts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='V4lve' post='679200' date='Dec 9 2009, 03:58 PM']it's the other dusty end for me..[/quote] WHAT ??? Two dusty ends ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I can only count to 9, so anything after that is a complete mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='679007' date='Dec 9 2009, 12:59 PM']I like it - it's where the bass is.[/quote] +1 I might wander [u][b]UP[/b][/u] the dusty end occasionally but the money is below fret 7 (or I'll allow up to 9) and usually below 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 The dusty end is where the high notes are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='The Funk' post='682670' date='Dec 13 2009, 12:10 AM']The dusty end is where the high notes are![/quote] Tis on mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 i guess it's all down to personal preference. i remember the best part of a decade ago when i was first getting seriously into playing, watching jaco's "modern electric bass" - how he'd talk about playing up in the 'mid range' of the bass because that's where he got the best tone. at the same time, i was really into the pocket playing of some country and western guys etc, who all swore by frets 1-5. just tailor it to who you're playing with - i find if i don't think about it, my ears tell my fingers where to go and i usually slip into the right region of the bass for the job. if you are comfortable playing all over the neck, it'll pay off on the rare occasion where you need to get really high up. but if i'm reading, i definitely cling to the first few frets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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