The Bassist and Guitarist thread

[avecReynolds531]

With apologies to all the bass players (& guitarists) here - for introducing this music quiz question: aside from sharing brilliant bass parts, does anyone know - without looking it up! -the connection between this -:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-U1Ar4Us2g

and this?:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=335&v=kbVdRGev6r8&feature=emb_logo

 

[Drago]

My new Fender strap arrived to finish off the P Bass.

 

[DCBassman]

First rehearsal with a new band tomorrow!

 

[Drago]

I don't know when the Free Range Humans will be back together again

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

*cleans dust off it*

 

[delb0y]

We're working on a new remote gypsy jazz track, but no idea when we'll be playing live again. Was invited to do an outdoor, pay in advance, socially distanced gig next weekend - the pub had read all the government guidelines and were sure they could adhere to them - but the council said no. It's strange because I have seen some Facebook videos of pubs in other constituencies putting on similar. Maybe the mistake this pub made was asking for permission up front rather than forgiveness afterwards.

 

[Drago]

Only 4 months until christmas. Not sure what bass to ask for

 

[DCBassman]

First rehearsal with a new band tomorrow!

Went well, musically. Physically? Time to hang it up, I'm afraid. My back will no longer tolerate such things. Stick to seated jazz gigs only...

 

[Drago]

Have you tried one of the waist strap or waist harness systems, keep the weight off your back?

 

[DCBassman]

Have you tried one of the waist strap or waist harness systems, keep the weight off your back?

Have tried all these things at one time or another.
I've simply come to the conclusion that the music, in rock bands anyway, isn't worth the pain...

 

[avecReynolds531]

Went well, musically. Physically? Time to hang it up, I'm afraid. My back will no longer tolerate such things. Stick to seated jazz gigs only...

Sorry to hear this. It's a serious question: health comes first & some basses are horrendously weighty for 2+ hours standing.

I reckon this wasn't considered when the classic designs were created: factor in an SVT head with 8 x 10 cab, & it means an easy route for back trouble in the future.

 

[Drago]

Aye, my PB weighs a ton. Never had it kn the scales, butmits a serious boat anchor. Fortunately I'm a big old lump myself and it doesn't cause me a problem, but I can see how some folk would suffer.

 

[DCBassman]

My bass is just under 9lb, so mo boat anchor, but not featherweight either. One P-bass I nuilt was a shade under 7lb, wish I still had that...

 

[MntnMan62]

Went well, musically. Physically? Time to hang it up, I'm afraid. My back will no longer tolerate such things. Stick to seated jazz gigs only...

Why? There's no rule that the bassist or guitarist can't sit down and play at the same time. Don't let that stop you dude.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

One of my favourite live gigs the bass player is seated