Members Ezeh Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 i think that yes. unless its obviously something that needs a 5-6 string, you can play anything with anything. what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oneinchshawn Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 From a personal standpoint, definitely not. I never venture anywhere even close to funk, slap, that kind of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1039greenday Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 Gregorian chant, barbershop quartet ect...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 Barring obvious technical requirements (like 24 frets, 5/6 strings etc.) I can't see why not. 60% of the sound comes from the hands, anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 Yep. Some instruments make it easier for certain styles though.The amount of strings and frets is irrelevent. Whatever the bass you still have 12 notes to play with (unless you're lug and master 13 note atonal scales built on the fly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 Originally posted by Jazz Ad Yep. Some instruments make it easier for certain styles though. The amount of strings and frets is irrelevent. Whatever the bass you still have 12 notes to play with (unless you're lug and master 13 note atonal scales built on the fly) I'm actually tempted to produce a thesis on lug's work in my third year of my studies. I'm quite sure no-one will be able to dispute a single thing I write for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 Originally posted by NeonVomit Barring obvious technical requirements (like 24 frets, 5/6 strings etc.) I can't see why not. 60% of the sound comes from the hands, anyway Actually it's more like 63% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 Originally posted by FreestyleIntruder Actually it's more like 63% Wait, what's that over there? Lug being attacked by badgers? *waits till FsI turns head* *WHACK!!!* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 Alright, 62% and that's my final offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 My subtlety once again fails to yeild the desired results. *decides to stay in on a friday night and eat worms* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jazzbassist Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 I love the way slap sounds on a fretless. seriously, it's one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 Originally posted by jazzbassist I love the way slap sounds on a fretless. seriously, it's one of my favorites. yeah baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted June 3, 2005 Members Share Posted June 3, 2005 I would say you can play any style on any bass, but I wouldn't want to see a jazz quartet, or a church band with a BC Rich Warlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted June 4, 2005 Members Share Posted June 4, 2005 Originally posted by james on bass I would say you can play any style on any bass, but I wouldn't want to see a jazz quartet, or a church band with a BC Rich Warlock. I saw a high school jazz band once. The guitarist had a BC Rich of some kind. Sounded great, looked terrible consider what was being played! Otherwise, some tones suit some styles better than others but as said the most important part of your tone is in the fingers. I'd say most of the rest is in your amp, but thats purely speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted June 4, 2005 Members Share Posted June 4, 2005 Originally posted by james on bass I would say you can play any style on any bass, but I wouldn't want to see a jazz quartet, or a church band with a BC Rich Warlock. How about a country bassist with an Explorer? To answer the original question, I can't play slap on any bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted June 4, 2005 Members Share Posted June 4, 2005 I'm trying to get Yesterdays (Billie Holiday) together on my Beatle bass copy, hoping that it might get closer to the sound of a "doghouse" bass than my solidbodies. It's not easy, but probably easier than finding a left-handed 3/4 acoustic bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted June 4, 2005 Members Share Posted June 4, 2005 Originally posted by james on bass I would say you can play any style on any bass, but I wouldn't want to see a jazz quartet, or a church band with a BC Rich Warlock. Well looks are a seperate matter altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted June 4, 2005 Members Share Posted June 4, 2005 My choice of bass does not determine style. My playing does, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bonscottvocals Posted June 4, 2005 Members Share Posted June 4, 2005 Definitely not. I am as funky as Barry Manilow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted June 4, 2005 Members Share Posted June 4, 2005 Originally posted by bonscottvocals Definitely not. I am as funky as Barry Manilow. You can only ever be as funky as the drummer you are playing with *FACT* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted June 4, 2005 Members Share Posted June 4, 2005 Originally posted by FreestyleIntruder You can only ever be as funky as the drummer you are playing with *FACT* Sorry. I've seen too many bass players playing solo with truckloads of funk in 'em. Get out more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted June 4, 2005 Members Share Posted June 4, 2005 Originally posted by T. Alan Smith Sorry. I've seen too many bass players playing solo with truckloads of funk in 'em. Get out more. Clearly you and I have different definitions of funk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted June 4, 2005 Members Share Posted June 4, 2005 Originally posted by FreestyleIntruder Clearly you and I have different definitions of funk Yeah, I see funk more as a feel than a style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted June 4, 2005 Members Share Posted June 4, 2005 Originally posted by T. Alan Smith Yeah, I see funk more as a feel than a style. Yeah but the way I see it, it's a thing that comes about when a drummer and bassist are working together in harmony, communicating through the feel of the music and feeding off of each other's creative energy. Otherwise it's just a bassist playing notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WildPotato Posted June 4, 2005 Members Share Posted June 4, 2005 Originally posted by Detox I'm trying to get Yesterdays (Billie Holiday) together on my Beatle bass copy, hoping that it might get closer to the sound of a "doghouse" bass than my solidbodies. It's not easy, but probably easier than finding a left-handed 3/4 acoustic bass. I have a left-handed 3/4 acoustic bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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