Members Thunderbroom Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 and actually learning how to play well (I hope), do you think this will affect how I view my gear (basses/amps/cabs)? I've never been really picky about stuff but am wondering if my tastes will change as my skills improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GMOGreg Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 like a crack addict needs their next fix; youll need your next bass. itll spread terror upon your family and destroy your job. stop now, before its too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sonic1 Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 I think that after you take lesson, you will see the fretboard the way Neo sees the world at the end of Matrix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted November 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 Probably not. I kinda hope you're right. As part of our move to Chicago, I'm going to start liquidating my gear...drums...PA gear...lighting. I should bank some decent $$ overall. Since this is "my" money, I can do what I want with it. The smart thing is to save it, but who knows what I'll actually do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted November 15, 2009 Moderators Share Posted November 15, 2009 I kinda hope you're right. As part of our move to Chicago, I'm going to start liquidating my gear...drums...PA gear...lighting. I should bank some decent $$ overall. Since this is "my" money, I can do what I want with it. The smart thing is to save it, but who knows what I'll actually do with it. I don't think you'll feel the need to spend. You might have a better idea of why you like what you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hearafter Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 Damnit Tbroom... it says "Banned"... you know that gets people banned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassius Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 I think that after you take lesson, you will see the fretboard the way Bassius sees the world at the end of Matrix. FIXED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sonic1 Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 FIXED Honest mistake, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ezstep Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 ... this will affect how I view my gear (basses/amps/cabs)?Yes, it will. You need to sell me that old, nearly useless G-B 2x12. You will thank me later.I really wouldn't think it would change your tastes. You might see something your teacher has that is useful, but that should be about all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted November 15, 2009 Moderators Share Posted November 15, 2009 It may make you change your mind on some of your bass choices and the consistency of feel in your hands. Otherwise I don't see much changing that wouldn't otherwise be addressed in the normal need/GAS/change in tone desired cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 I doubt it. If anything you'll probably just focus on one bass more. That's what I've done. Most of my lessons have been on the same bass. I'm comfortable with it and it has the sounds I want. But the comfort part matters the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Playerunk Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 as your playing gets better..you'll lose GAS.. and when your GAS will increase..you'll spend hours searching for gear and not exercising and your playing will take a plunge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 I think getting better as a bassist and wanting better gear goes hand in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kaesh Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 I think getting better as a bassist and wanting better gear goes hand in hand. It does, I think it can be more elaborately explained as: you get better -> playing is more fun to you -> you play more -> you spend more time with your gear -> you want better gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sugarskull Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 It's possible you'll be more aware when a piece of gear is holding you back due to poor construction. That's not to say that you will be more inclined to ditch that piece of gear though if it holds sentimental value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knuckle_head Posted November 15, 2009 Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 I suspect you will actually be able to get more out of the gear you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted November 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 I realize that I've only been this a few days, but I'm actually seeing progress already. I was told years ago to take lessons, and I never seemed to be able to find the time. Now I'm arguably the busiest I've ever been in my life and am taking this on. I'm glad I am though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Thunderbroom Posted November 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2009 I never realized how hard it would be for me to break old habits. I've got terrible left-hand technique and working to correct it is challenging. I do see the benefit in making the correction though as my notes will sound better as a result. On a brighter note, I had some more sight reading thrown at me and I did pretty well with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassius Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 i wish i were T-brooms teacher! glad you're studying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I never realized how hard it would be for me to break old habits. I've got terrible left-hand technique and working to correct it is challenging. I do see the benefit in making the correction though as my notes will sound better as a result. Glad to see you say this. Way back in the day you used to say here, that whatever works is fine, that there are no ways that are better than others to play the bass. It's good to see that you have learned that technique does indeed matter, and even though there are no absolutes, there are good techniques and there are very poor techniques. And as you say, it's really hard to break old bad technique habits. Not trying to bust your balls, but you were told! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted November 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 Not trying to bust your balls, but you were told! But bust my balls you are and the smarm is flowing. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 But bust my balls you are.Maybe. Still, I'm glad to see your mindset progress since then. Learning the right way to play will free you up to reach your potential. Without it, you're essentially dragging a boat anchor around. But you know that......now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted November 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 . And I'm gigging regularly with two bands. I knew that I needed lessons years ago but didn't want to make the time. I'm now making the time, as I've hit a wall (or dragging an anchor) in my playing. I could certainly continue to get by, but I want to do more than get by. I've always lived by my own time table and my own rules. The time is now. Had I started with lessons and not been gigging all this time, I would have likely given up playing bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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