Reasons why you prefer the bass

[morpaul]

Hey, I would like to know why you prefer to play the bass, more than any other instrument such as the guitar, drums, and so on and so forth.

Thanks.

[Linkinbassist]

I found out yesterday why i truly loved the bass! funk jams during sound-checks-gone-wrong are what i was built to do!

[Akira]

I find the bass very versatile.

[BassVirtuoso]

They fit my personality.

[Mr. Grill]

Not many people play it, and it's an essential part of the band. People generally don't have a band without bass, so its a great opportunity.

[bassistuvdoom731]

The most versatile insrument ever IMO. It can work in any situation, its just amazing.

I love it to death.

[Panda Licker]

I always wanted to be fat and stand in the back by the drummer

[Klander Brigade]

The deep tone. Guitar just doesn't cut it.

[Radiobass81]

I've been seeing everything much more simpler than before...

Why I like bass better than other instruments: Feel.

Ta da.

[grayt]

I always wanted to be fat and stand in the back by the drummerHahhahaha that was rich, anyway I play bass because I love the sound and how many different playing styles of bass there are.

[Jody LeCompte]

I like the feel of the strings, and how I fit into the bands overall sound

[JMDavis07]

i like being able to show the guitar that hes not big ****

[Wintermute]

In the history of music, no-one has ever said "My god! Listen to that treble! It's so shrill!".

I started playing because I was into Primus, and I thought I'd be more likely to get into bands.

I've continued because of the huge variety of playing styles and tones, it is a hugely versatile instrument. Plus I fell in love with the fretless. It's so comfortable to play, and expressive...

Though that said, bass isn't my only instrument. Just my main one.

[JMDavis07]

^ Perfect Answer!

[faelun]

loove the deep tone and well all my other friends were like yo we're buying guitars rawr and im like iddiots..i'll be different i'll buy a bass

[JMDavis07]

Wow!

I totally love your language!

[thelowsoundofbass]

because i thought that it was cool sounding and looking. man was i right

lowsound

[LewsTherin]

i prefer bass because it only has 4 strings, and you only have to play the root note, so its easier. i wanted to play guitar, but i sucked at it, so i just bought a bass instead.

[bassistuvdoom731]

i prefer bass because it only has 4 strings, and you only have to play the root note, so its easier. i wanted to play guitar, but i sucked at it, so i just bought a bass instead.

:lol:

[bleeding_fingers]

Because bass is so much cooler than any other instrument.

[EADG]

I play because it has a long neck which I use to compensate.

[GeddyMe]

I play because it has a long neck which I use to compensate.
Same.

[sixner]

i like the low end... the bigger insturment over all (to guitar...)...

and they seem hard to find sometimes?
-sixner

[Spaceman Spiff]

I like to pretend I'm black.

[WhoDidTheElf]

It just feels right.

[Psychopsilocybin]

I like to be able to look at the drummer right when Im about to solo and nod my head while saying "Aww yea"

[burtonbassist_101]

i prefer bass because it only has 4 strings, and you only have to play the root note, so its easier. i wanted to play guitar, but i sucked at it, so i just bought a bass instead.

:lol: that was awesome

i prefer bass because of its deep tone. it makes songs and bands sound so much fuller than if it didn't have bass, even if its just root notes that's just being played. i play both bass and guitar and i believe that you can be more creative on the bass, you have more room to work with it.

that's why i like the bass

[jollygiantchris]

i prefer the bass because i feel that the bass allows you to be a more unique musician than guitar does and the other reason is because its really easy to jam out something on the guitar that sounds cool but on bass it takes just that much more effort but in the end its worth it

[roargoar]

First off theres the physicla aspect, the big space between strings the 4 big strings the long neck etc. Then theres the musical aspect which is what really gets me. I like the way it relates to the music, like, i like writing basslines. I feel i can be more creative on a bass than anywhere else thats why i chose it

[...someone®]

To be honest, I actually prefer acoustic guitar. But, I still love my bass. I think it's been mentioned already but: I just like the tone of bass.

[Orange Fog]

Because it's phat.

[MuRd0K]

Hmmm let's see...

1.- Jaco Pastorius was miles better than any guitarist I had ever seen.

2.- Les Claypool showed me how versatile this instrument is.

3.- What is the average percent of bassist out there compared with guitarists and drummers? Being a sucky bassist is better than being a sucky guitarist.

4.- Kinda feels good to show-off :) I knew a lot of guitarist who could show-off masturbating the guitar necks, but not many could show-off playing bass. It seems kinda egocentric, but a great bassist stands out more than a good guitarist.

[Blank]

There was a time when I played drums alot more than bass,but thats changed....alot.

I spend my whole day playing bass basically,it's always on my lap while im on the comp.
And I feel the bass,like I know what im doing and I can make music that im thinking..... >.>
Bass is just a really fun instrunment basically.

[Your Tourniquet]

At my first ever gig (Cathedral), I must have been... well, not even into my teens! The MOMENT they came on and started playing you could FEEL the bass- not just hear it, but FEEL. It was the best feeling ever, and they look a lot cooler than guitars in my opinion.

...I never knew what it would feel like to stand in front of a bass amp on stage and REALLY feel the groove!

/mushy childhood memory

[Alma]

Everyone is looking for a bass player. Its a common saying, and good bass players are never out of work.

I just love the tone, feel, techniques and looks of bass.

So many more things to do than on a guitar.

Plus, if i played guitar, id be breaking strings everyday. Im terrible.

[Polyamarous]

Never seen a musical situation that did'nt involve bass, except busking in france for food money.
Im honestly not sure why I prefer it, why I chose it or anything like that. It's strange.

[shacklecrow]

the tone and the 'feel' of basses is amazing, when you go to a reggae gig, and you can close your eys and feel the bass going thru you, also fretless basses are teh sex :lol:

[PainKiller8191]

it's really an insturment thats not as easy to comprehend as a guitar or drums or keyboards...

I used to play bass and guitar, and the only reason i played bass was because i had a band....i would never touch my bass, because i didn't know what to play on it....but I'm so glad i stuck with it and got into new music and just unveiled all the things you can do with it

and to repeat someone who said "a great bassist stands out more than a great guitarist"

[Alma]

Bass FTW.

[Romanticide]

i just love the feel of it...just playing makes me feel good.

:)

[JBass]

the feel of being in sync with the drummer during a jam is awesome...also i think cocnerning looks basses are alot more versatil, not just playing styles, i dont really like the look of guitars as much as basses

[gazzareth]

To be honest, I actually prefer acoustic guitar. But, I still love my bass. I think it's been mentioned already but: I just like the tone of bass.
yeah, it's not my favourite instrument by any means but I still love it. one word: groove.

[morpaul]

I see alot of you guys contrast the bass with a guitar. I might be picking bass up soon, and as a formal lead guitarist for my band, it seems easy.

Oh well, hopefully I'll grow into it.

btw, here is something I recorded, on myspace, through a gaming mic and audacity.

The second guitar on your stereo right is suppose to be the bass, since I recorded this all by my own, my other lead guitarist's lead is not available.
I do want an overall critique, and I know, I can't sing. :(

basically we're looking for a drummer and a singer.

EDIT: http://www.myspace.com/soundsofapollo

[Luchesi]

I love the bass because playing the bass is like loving a nice soft woman.

You tap that... you can finger it... you can have some fun with plastic... and you can even slap it around just for fun.

[Mr. Grill]

I love the bass because playing the bass is like loving a nice soft woman.

You tap that... you can finger it... you can have some fun with plastic... and you can even slap it around just for fun.
:lol:

Bass is THE low-end. No other instrument can replicate that.

[Luchesi]

:lol:

Bass is THE low-end. No other instrument can replicate that.

Hahaha, yes! 123

But don't forget to plug it in!

[Moon Flavor]

It comes easier to me. I have to think when I play guitar or drums, I hav to think, but with bass I get an odd sense of independence between my hands/arms and the rest of. So I can usually go dance/mosh with the crowd when I'm playing.

[jaco jr]

we understand rythyms like drummers, but melodies like guitarists, where as usually most drummers ignore the melody and a lot of guitarists ignore the rythym - after all if you can solo like alexi laiho over it what does it matter that its out of time?:confused: :angry: :thumb:

[Moon Flavor]

we understand rythyms like drummers, but melodies like guitarists, where as usually most drummers ignore the melody and a lot of guitarists ignore the rythym - after all if you can solo like alexi laiho over it what does it matter that its out of time?:confused: :angry: :thumb:
Don't forget the infamous "boring constant 32nd note solo"

[The_Fender_Bender]

Because it sounds so much cooler than a guitar, because its bigger than a guitar, because it looks, sounds, and plays sexier than anything else.

Bass owns everything

[Your Tourniquet]

Because it sounds so much cooler than a guitar, because its bigger than a guitar, because it looks, sounds, and plays sexier than anything else.

Bass owns everything

123

[jaco jr]

Don't forget the infamous "boring constant 32nd note solo"
oh yeah forgot that

[sr800bkBassist]

i like it just as much as guitar.

[sr800bkBassist]

:lol:

Bass is THE low-end. No other instrument can replicate that.
(synthesizer)

[gotheadbanger 642]

Well...:

- Guitars often go into solos, and I think it's way too overated. Some short ones are great, but when it streaches out, then I get thrown off.
- Drums are absolutely necessary, moreso than guitar and bass, but it has no melody.
- Bass has great tone, deeper notes, and the lower frequencies that I've always had a taste for.

Bass (or lack of,) is the actually the reason I dont listen to as much Classic Rock as other Metalheads. Not enough Bass. Well... that, and too much Guitar soloing. That's why I like Mudvayne (Well, not the only reason...) No Guitar solos (not that it's bad to have a few,) and lots of Bass. And Complex Drums.

[Mr. Grill]

(synthesizer)
Well, originally I was going to include about how its the only real low-end instrument that takes its tone from your playing. A synthesizer makes the notes when you press the key, but it doesn't get any extra tone from your fingers. Just like acoustic drums pwn electric drums any day.

[Yo.]

If i tune low enough, i can make it fart

[d-basser]

nothin else rattles yer balls quite like it.

and i can show people the Jean Baudin mario bass vid and tell them to take that Vai style fret wankin and stick it where the sun don't shine

[HNLzero]

I want to get a bass now.

[sr800bkBassist]

Well, originally I was going to include about how its the only real low-end instrument that takes its tone from your playing. A synthesizer makes the notes when you press the key, but it doesn't get any extra tone from your fingers. Just like acoustic drums pwn electric drums any day.
very true.

[Worrpigs]

its all about the groove and the feel.

[peeted]

bass is just layed back, thats why i like it.

[super deluxe]

coz i get teh chix wit teh bassorz

[Left Shoe]

coz i get teh chix wit teh bassorz
:lol:


i like bass because playing bass well gets more playing time than playing guitar well

[chelsea713]

its so sexy and deep, being a girl its like playing a guy lol....deep low tone and strong sexy neck, it makes me all googly inside....i unno i think its like the spine of a band holding it together, and bigger is sooo much better

oh and have you ever played bass behind your neck....it feels soo cool and you can hear the beautiful tone through the wood, you just gotta get good at playing upside down...

[hellonearth07]

i love the tone of the bass, and also its vursitilaty....(sp??)...

you can go from an in-your-face funky slap line, to laying down the groove in the background. also you can be as aggressive as anything and go straight into playing melodic flowing rythms.

another reason... its limitless in possibilites. There's acoustic basses, piccollo, 8 and 12 string(octaved strings) and 5 or 6 string and on up. oh yeah, almost forgot fretless. but the tonal capabilities of the dif. basses out there gives you a sonic universe thats open for you to explore.....

now take that and compare it to what u could do with a normal 6 or 12 string guitar

[neatobassman]

bass players get the girls...duh

[White_Summer]

its so sexy and deep, being a girl its like playing a guy lol....deep low tone and strong sexy neck, it makes me all googly inside....i unno i think its like the spine of a band holding it together, and bigger is sooo much better

oh and have you ever played bass behind your neck....it feels soo cool and you can hear the beautiful tone through the wood, you just gotta get good at playing upside down...
so in your view girls and gay men should get the most pleasure out of playing bass?

[JMDavis07]

so in your view girls and gay men should get the most pleasure out of playing bass?

lol nice:p

[d-basser]

or men who like to represent their huge penis in public

[RoadGear]

Guitar= showing off
Bass= soul

[museic]

i like bass the most literally because its my favourite sounding instument..its comfortable and fun to play., i like the role it plays in a band situation and its a damn good looking instrument haha

[NoOsH]

I like the low tone that a bass has but also knowing that with a bass you have the ability to get a lot of treble also. overall i just like the tone better than guitar. a bass is much more versitile. also, everytime i mess w/ one of my friends guitars the strings just feel so small, like their gonna break if i get too aggressive or something. and mostly everyone plays guitar so i wanted to stand out!

[sr800bkBassist]

Guitar= showing off
Bass= soul
nah, there are plenty of bass soloers/wankers out there.

[Munky_Jam]

I love the creative freedom of the bass.Only rarely is it ever the main melody instrument. Often live regardless of what you're covering you're able to play what you feel or imrov underneath everything (thats my strength as a player improv) build on subtle inflections, etc.
Its also the only instrument that can be played perfectly in almost any situation (I also play String bass/Double Bass) hence the versatility.

[Akira]

nah, there are plenty of bass soloers/wankers out there.
And plenty of soulful guitarists.

[Munky_Jam]

And plenty of soulful guitarists.
I HEART Dave Gilmour.

Don't these threads usually get shut down

[Asyd309]

The bass is awesome for me because I like the deep growly tones. Bass fills the room and thumps and makes the girlies dance,and they have no idea why. I like the low end cuz you can almost count the beats as the notes leave the speakers. Thats why i heart the bass.

[SillyPuddyonIce]

Well I had been playing guitar for about a year. My guitar teacher was a bassist and he whipped out his bass one day and started funking around. I thought it was cool and it was the first time I had really heard a good bass player.

I bought a bass because its easier to get into bands at first.

Then I really liked the feel of how it plays and basically dropped guitar and went full bass.

A good bass player is always more impressive then a good guitar player. A bass just sounds smooth and ahh...

I dont know really... I just love everything about it. Its just more fun then guitar.

[idontknow13123]

i started because i heard rancid, and it sounded really cool. i have a guitar now and i play both, but the bass is just cool

[leeb]

"a great bassist stands out more than a great guitarist"

Word! :thumb:

[PainKiller8191]

^well i was actually quouting a guy who said it earlier in this thread :lol:

[Luchesi]

coz i get teh chix wit teh bassorz

Lol, liek, I no! gurlz luv teh it alot!

[Low_End_Communications]

Because I'm a dipshit like some of the other posters and think that bass is THE only low-end instrument, plus all that guitar is useful for is wanking around and drums are just a rhythm instrument. :rolleyes:

[sr800bkBassist]

Because I'm a dipshit like some of the other posters and think that bass is THE only low-end instrument, plus all that guitar is useful for is wanking around and drums are just a rhythm instrument. :rolleyes:
ye rawk on! huu needz a full band aneeway? gitarists r just showoffs, so wee need to start playing without bandz and playing fast showy soloz.

[Linkinbassist]

bass players get the girls...duh

proven:-

Girl sees a guitarist play hysteria, thinks 'lazy git'...

Girls sees a bassist play Hysteria, thinks 'get those things off the strings and down my pants'...