Members beginner01 Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 Am I the only one who gets pissed-off(not really.............just bugs me)when someone picks up my bass/guitar;and instantly feels compelled to change my tuning(or improve it,so they think)? everybody's doin' it:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spin Cycle Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 I can't respect anyone that uses drop D. Guitar, bass guitar, doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members randomhero2006 Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 Who do you have over, that just picks your guitar/bass/penis, and plays with it? The nerve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smokinfiddler Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 All of my sons friends know not to mess with my instruments. I make it a point to tell them how much they dont need to touch my Instruments! My friends are all adults so they dont have to be told dont touch:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluescout Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 yea, My stuff isn't pricey but I still don't like anyone touching it without asking first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dark Slide Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 *Shrug* I change my bassists tuning all the time. Either to drop D or back up from drop D. I just make sure to put it back when I am done, regardless of what I did to it. It certainly doesn't make a difference to me whether or not someone does it to my bass, as long as they do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beginner01 Posted March 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 Who do you have over, that just picks your guitar/bass/penis, and plays with it? The nerve... I'm not talking random strangers.....................say someone you know comes over(they play too),you show them a new bass............they start turnin' pegs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 Without asking first, that would really irritate me. With my Reverend, I don't even like people looking at it without asking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 It depends. For people that I actually trust to play my stuff, I don't mind if they change the tuning, even if they don't put it back. The only people that I trust to handle my basses/guitars are people that play some kind of instrument as they can understand how to respect a musical instrument. However, people that don't play anything, like my immediate family, I make certain that they know how much I dislike them fondling my stuff. I'm protective because I've bought every single instrument I own with the exception of my trumpet and my ABG (which is actually at a friend's parents' house, which is fine because I play with him when I can, and his dad plays guitar, so I know that it will be respected). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xbassman Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 Without asking first, that would really irritate me. With my Reverend, I don't even like people looking at it without asking! Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gruntollio Bass Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 The guys in my band don't go near touching my stuff without asking first.At gigs, I'm right in peoples faces if they even look like they're about to touch my stuff.I try and avoid playing too many parties these days as you usually wind up having some pissed idiot wanting to try and impress everyone with how they think they can play a tune but can't even remeber how to work their own zipper.I'm always respectful of other dudes gear, even if I walk into a guitar shop, I always ask if I can check something before I go grabbing. You get the green light, it's OK, you don't you stay away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 No one ever touches any of my gear if I don't know that they have the skill, and the respect of others gear to trust them with my instruments. Never. The people I do trust I will happily let them play away as they like. I've never had a problem with anyone I've let play, and anyone else can bring their own bass. Simple as that. I do enjoy sharing my stuff with other players though, and vice versa. I've gained a lot of insights into different basses, amps, cabs etc that way. I also have some stuff no one's ever seen before, and it's fun to pass them around to the right people. And none of them have tried to retune anything, which goes back to them having *respect* for others. Simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 The rules are simple,If its not yours, dont touch.I'll punch you if you do...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassdudeguy Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 i hate when people touch my gear, il only let them play if they ask first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grumpy_Polecat Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 I can't respect anyone that uses drop D. Guitar, bass guitar, doesn't matter. You won't like me then. I change tunings all the time, but I also know exactly WHY I'm doing it. I use capos too... (But most of those remarks don't pertain to bass. On bass I usually transpose to the appropriate key in std tuning.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bass8987 Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 If they ask me, then I will let them play it. Now if I had a vintage P-Bass and/or an expensive boutique bass that is a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grumpy_Polecat Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 Am I the only one who gets pissed-off(not really.............just bugs me)when someone picks up my bass/guitar;and instantly feels compelled to change my tuning(or improve it,so they think)?everybody's doin' it:mad: I don't usually have strangers over, so it's not too much of an issue. My friends --even those of over 25 years will ask as a courtesy, even they know I really don't give a {censored}. Hell, the room is littered with guitars anyway, so why would I? The House Rule is: Break a string, owe a set. Everyone knows that around here. Other than that, I couldn't care less. I just put it back the way I want it next time I play the thing. Tuning happens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 Yeah. Keep your hands off my stuff. If you wanna touch, ask first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 I can't respect anyone that uses drop D. Guitar, bass guitar, doesn't matter. Dumbest statement ever right there... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 Yeah. Keep your hands off my stuff. If you wanna touch, ask first. I agree - someone just picking up one of my instruments without so much as asking is taking a risk of getting a good solid bitchslap - or worse... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 I'm not talking random strangers.....................say someone you know comes over(they play too),you show them a new bass............they start turnin' pegs! That sounds like the actions of a kid - what age group are we talking here??? - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members baracuda2004 Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 I can't respect anyone that uses drop D. Guitar, bass guitar, doesn't matter. you don't respect Justin Chancellor?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 What has the tuning have to do with anything here?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 I don't like nobody touching my stuff! So just keep your meat hooks off. If I catch any of you guys in my stuff, I'll kill you. Also, I don't like nobody touching me. Now, any of you homos... ...touch me, and I'll kill you. http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Agency/1140/francis.wav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 I don't like nobody touching my stuff! So just keep your meat hooks off. If I catch any of you guys in my stuff, I'll kill you. Also, I don't like nobody touching me. Now, any of you homos... ...touch me, and I'll kill you. http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Agency/1140/francis.wav Ah yes, such a great movie with the genius that is Harold Ramis. I think that I like him more as a directo than an actor though; The Ice Harvest is such a great movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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