Why Do Guitarists Always Think They Can Play Bass?

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Permalink Reply by dave on November 15, 2010 at 21:24

Hiram K Hackenbacker said:

Paul Santilli said:

Guitarists can play bass, but only when they are reborn into a higher level of spiritual awareness. A guitarist makes noise, whilst a bassist creates feeling. The guitar hits the brain, and the bass plays with the soul.

That must be me then, I play bass in one band and lead in another. On the whole I would say the two most important members of a group are the singer and the drummer, then the bassist. Guitars are just there to fill in the gaps.

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Permalink Reply by dave on November 15, 2010 at 21:35

i agree with hiram,and i hate it when guitarists say,if you want the best bass and drums rhythm section get a roland.and when they say ,i hate backing tracks ,you cant beat the sound of a real drum machine,it seems spitefull to me,but i just ignore them.

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Permalink Reply by Kirsty Pollock on November 17, 2010 at 11:16

Paul Santilli said:

Guitarists can play bass, but only when they are reborn into a higher level of spiritual awareness. A guitarist makes noise, whilst a bassist creates feeling. The guitar hits the brain, and the bass plays with the soul.

:-) and that's why I am very glad to be in the same band as this philosopher of bass.

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