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Hangedman
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Topic: Bass Players Posted: August 05 2005 at 00:14 |
Only finger
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Eetu Pellonpaa
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Posted: August 04 2005 at 13:29 |
Can't play with a pick... Some sounds truly need it, but I'll manage without.
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Soulman
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Posted: August 04 2005 at 02:48 |
Well I started out learning how to play fingerstyle on the bass, even
though I was a hardcore picker on the guitar...now I really want to
learn how to play finger style on the guitar.
Though I do play with a pick sometimes if I'm trying to do like a Geddy
Lee style bass melody just cause it sounds smoother, but I just need to
work out my fingers a bit. That's kind of the trick to learning bass,
you have to SERIOUSLY work out your fingers and forearms.
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Aww man, whoever owns a fretless bass, I ENVY YOU...
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penguindf12
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Posted: August 02 2005 at 01:06 |
I can't use a pick. Fingerstyle is far superior.
I use a Rickenbacker 4003, pricey but worth it. Especially if your styles include Geddy Lee and Chris Squire. I learned with a cheapo Squier my dad had, and got the Rick for my birthday a month ago because I'm going into jazz band at school.
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goose
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Posted: July 24 2005 at 08:29 |
You can hold the plectrum between your first and second fingers then use your ring finger to pop with
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La Rossa
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Posted: July 24 2005 at 00:12 |
My main bass is an Ibanez six string, I also play some fretless.
I use exclusively finger style, using a pick just doesn't work for me. I also slap and tap so a pick would make that difficult.
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cucacola54
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Posted: July 20 2005 at 17:35 |
ahh my main bass is a 6 string ESP, but i have a Fender Presicion too
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cucacola54
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Posted: July 20 2005 at 17:34 |
Finger Style, so i can mix with some slap.. used to play with a pick too, but didnt like the sound that much..
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aegis
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Posted: July 20 2005 at 13:35 |
Finger style looks and sounds sexy; pick sounds and looks hard.
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Cygnus X-1
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Posted: July 17 2005 at 17:33 |
i use pick most of the time.
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seabre
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Posted: July 13 2005 at 22:07 |
Fingerstyle most of the time.
I hate using a pick except for guitar, even then I rarely use a pick.
My primary bass is a Fender American Deluxe Fretless Jazz Bass
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synthguy
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Posted: July 13 2005 at 21:36 |
Depends on the material.
Could I possibly be more vauge?
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proger
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Posted: July 11 2005 at 07:05 |
Finger technique for me
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Cygnus X-2
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Posted: July 10 2005 at 23:47 |
I prefer the finger sound, but I use pick whenever I want a jagged Squire sound. My favorite bassist also used a pick at times... and his name is John Entwistle.
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Gaston
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Posted: July 07 2005 at 00:59 |
I use pick and fingers equally I think. Whatever suits the song, imo.
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Anonymous2112
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Posted: July 07 2005 at 00:41 |
I'M A GROUPIE NOW!
I HAVE 2 STARS
This is my first message as a groupie!
Hurrarruh i dont really care.
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Plenilunio
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Posted: July 07 2005 at 00:22 |
Fingerstyle for me.
Time ago I used to think that pick was for bad bass players who couln't use the fingers, then I saw Chris Wood and I closed my mouth. However, I prefer fingering for the sound, and the possibility of using the thumb and making some chords.
I use a 5-strings Dean, but I'd like to get a 6-String fretless, but once I'm able to manage the one I already have.
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WillieThePimp
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Posted: July 06 2005 at 12:07 |
Ah too bad there aren't mp3's on this site, i'd like to hear this hellmut!
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The Owl
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Posted: July 06 2005 at 09:57 |
BaldFriede wrote:
Hellmut Hattler is certainly one of the virtuosos of the bass, and he uses a pick too. |
He is indeed! I saw him with KRAAN at NEAR Fest 2 years ago or so, it was a VERY fun set as I recall! Helmut really tor it up that afternoon.
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BaldFriede
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Posted: July 05 2005 at 13:07 |
Hellmut Hattler is certainly one of the virtuosos of the bass, and he uses a pick too.
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