SO our Bass player didn't rock up last night n i shared the duty with the drummer n we swapped...WTF is it with that Queer rhythmic low frequency boom boom boom that is so much bloody fun?? ....It wont get out of my head......I'm in a low frequency trance and it wont stop....The baseline from dazed and confused is just impregnated in my head......Fkn weird subliminal Queer rhythmic addictive instument.....I hope this goes away and i stop this overwhelming stupid urge to buy a bass rig....

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Now i'm on Ebay lookin at P Bass's..... Jeezez!!

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It's the beauty of bass, you either "are" or "aren't" a bassist at heart. It's the least glamorous spot, no one really seems to know what you're really playing, until you stop

People notice the singer and lead player, and they can visually see what the drummer is doing, but they don't realize that the groove their moving too is primarily what you're providing. I do alot of the vocals so that gives me some reason to "stand out" in the band but otherwise your contributions are not in the forefront of people's minds. It's just fun to play, having your bass amp rumbling up from behind you, you're grooving man!

Why do you think there are so many jokes about bass players hanging out with musicians?

Hi ozrv: buy a bass rig.

Cheers - C

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I played bass for one my bands, through a full stack Marshall. I used to love to face the amp and have my base lines come back and thump me in the chest. I just got fitted for hearing aids. Probably just a coincidence though.

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'10 American Deluxe HSS Sunset Metallic
'10 JA-90 Thinline Telecaster
'15 Music Man JP-15 Blueberry Burst
'07 Les Paul Standard Faded LCPG #82
'14 Carvin ST300
'12 Carvin CS424S
'66 Guild Starfire IV w/Bigsby
'14 Warmouth Partscaster Daphne Blue

Bass Players who are GREAT singers: Just a few.

Paul McCartney
Jack Bruce
Greg Lake
Sting

Have it in my head for 43 years. Tag! You're it!

I play bass, a Squire P-Bass, on all my demos, like this one "U Kicked My Heart in the Butt" http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10053707, based on what Scott said to Envy.

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Tony Houston

Going to have to Ceri was way to much fun....... Dont know the first thing about them....What should be my first rig???

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Unless you're sure you're going to stay with doing bass, a decent used rig. What amp are you using for your six stringer? If the brand makes a bass amp model, you may start looking there. Same for your axes. Have fun man!

I miss my Aria SB 1000....

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"C'est parti mon Kiki "

FP I have a Fender HRD tweed for my guitars...... If i buy a Fender bassman can use it for Bass and Guitars??? Have i this correct???

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Fender Bassman amps have been used for years for both bass and six stringers. It sounds like a very good plan.

Thank you for your help...i'll start there...

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In our band cowbell is above bass on the totem pole.