Members jonathan_matos5 Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 it feels really weird i suppose ill get used to it eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 must...resist...obvious...parody... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted August 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 do it. you know you want to:evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 It didn't take me long to adjust to the pick, you'll get used to it. Now once you start playing faster and try to do both up/down strokes... It's easy to do, but it's hard to do and make them sound even and consistent. First thing I thought to, but I've already played that same parody twice before, so it's all yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted August 29, 2008 Moderators Share Posted August 29, 2008 Which one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 I'm waiting for the parody thread "I'm learning to play with a prick" that has the same exact content in the first post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted August 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 what kind of cookies? like it matters. i cookies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenfleshzenbone Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 yes, welcome. oh and i would pick up a couple these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 what kind of cookies? like it matters. i cookies! Me LIKE Coookies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted August 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 yes, welcome. oh and i would pick up a couple these. perhaps. im using dunlop .88mm tortex right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BigPigPeaches Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 Now once you start playing faster and try to do both up/down strokes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members walkerci Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 Don't hurt yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Natty Light Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 Just a little advice from an old pick player, (ahem I didn't type old "prick" player so lay off the stupid jokes): stroke down on the downbeat, up on the upbeat, and when playing triplets it's down up up, that way you will hit down on the downbeat after it. It's weird to get used to at first, but practice makes it habit. Oh, I use 2.0 mm Dunlop Gator picks............I love them. Just my simple advice if anyone cares. Natty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted August 29, 2008 Moderators Share Posted August 29, 2008 I'm waiting for the parody thread "I'm learning to play with a prick" that has the same exact content in the first postI was thinking that was too easy. I would have looked for "I'm learning to pray with a dick." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 I was thinking that was too easy. I would have looked for "I'm learning to pray with a dick." an asian theme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueEcho811 Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 Call me crazy but I never understood the real need for a pick with bass. I mean, there are talented pick players, but at least IMO it keeps you from going crazy on bass. I mean, I can't slap, tap, do multiple harmonics, etc with a pick. Plus the "attack" it adds can be matched with a simple mids boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 Call me crazy but I never understood the real need for a pick with bass. I mean, there are talented pick players, but at least IMO it keeps you from going crazy on bass. I mean, I can't slap, tap, do multiple harmonics, etc with a pick. Plus the "attack" it adds can be matched with a simple mids boost. its not a NEED for a pick, its just another option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassesofalessergod Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 it feels really weird i suppose ill get used to it eventually. that certainly isn't gonna help you pick up chicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenfleshzenbone Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 Call me crazy but I never understood the real need for a pick with bass. I mean, there are talented pick players, but at least IMO it keeps you from going crazy on bass. I mean, I can't slap, tap, do multiple harmonics, etc with a pick. Plus the "attack" it adds can be matched with a simple mids boost. uhh.. chords? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members driverhasabomb Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 Don't think that because it's a bass you need some kind of big ass pick. I use the very small dunlop stubby 3mm picks. Being able to play with a pick is a great skill to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted August 29, 2008 Moderators Share Posted August 29, 2008 A lot of folks who don't like using picks can't master the technique, so they'd rather complain about it not being a viable option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 Call me crazy but I never understood the real need for a pick with bass. I mean, there are talented pick players, but at least IMO it keeps you from going crazy on bass. I mean, I can't slap, tap, do multiple harmonics, etc with a pick. Plus the "attack" it adds can be matched with a simple mids boost. Why can't you tap while playing with a pick? Every shredder guitar player on the planet does. Multiple harmonics can be done, too. You just have to learn how to work with and around the pick. Same for slapping, although you can't get too crazy. With few exceptions, pick players will have more attack. It's just simple physics. It's so much easier to drive the music with a pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 uhh.. chords? I can play chords with my fingers :] but I'll admit playing chords with a pick is a totally different sound. but in response to why a pick? Like a couple of us said, its an option, and I prefer when its used as just that, and option. I know some guys that ONLY use a pick, and I think that is limiting.. Just as I think NEVER using a pick is limiting. It's just a good thing to have at your disposal. and as far as changing your eq to get the attack, its not the same sound, similar but not the same, and its a lot easier to pull out a pick in the middle of a show than it is to change your eq (unless you have an eq pedal, but then again picks are a lot cheaper, lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 Call me crazy but I never understood the real need for a pick with bass. I mean, there are talented pick players, but at least IMO it keeps you from going crazy on bass. I mean, I can't slap, tap, do multiple harmonics, etc with a pick. Plus the "attack" it adds can be matched with a simple mids boost. I can do all of the above with a pick and do in my band's songs I only slap in one song though and the whole thing sounds much better with fingers though, so I put the pick down for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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