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Post by slushpup on Feb 19, 2003 23:41:00 GMT -5
this thread is proof of how absolutely crap the denziens of this so called "community" truly are. yeah. we're lame. sorry.  |
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Post by kelly on Mar 11, 2003 4:27:46 GMT -5
this thread is proof of how absolutely crap the denziens of this so called "community" truly are. get your head out of your ass your smarmy fuck |
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Post by josha on Mar 13, 2003 3:24:38 GMT -5
dont call him a smarmy fuck you smarmy fuck, go smarm someone else smarmy
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Post by everlong on Mar 13, 2003 6:26:41 GMT -5
What the intercourse?
Why the hell does this topic keep getting bumped?
This thread died in 2001.
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Post by Dudley on Mar 15, 2003 0:22:13 GMT -5
yeh, soon threads will be selling out and we'll have 'the best of ' threads..
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Post by Mediel on May 5, 2003 2:34:45 GMT -5
i cannot believe that thread. i also cannot believe i read it. ..........that was entertaining  |
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Post by panga on May 5, 2003 9:26:34 GMT -5
IMO Ness needs to utilise that fender and ampeg cab better  Like, get rid of the pick for a start.  Can't really stand bassist who pick.  |
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Post by not logging in on May 5, 2003 19:48:47 GMT -5
what difference does it make if she uses one or not? steph from sfk does as well...
vanessa is a fantastic bassist with a style all her own, and i think it's pretty easy to sit on your arse and judge... fuck, the girl plays brilliantly. you're pretty shallow if you "can't stand" bassists that use picks.
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Post by panga on May 6, 2003 3:11:29 GMT -5
Well, I just reckon that I'd respect her a lot more if she didn't. Cause it's pretty darn easy to use a pick to play bass if you ask me... Doesn't take much at all. |
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Post by Mediel on May 6, 2003 4:53:49 GMT -5
QUICK EVERYONE, CONTRADICT HIM, I'VE BEEN TRYING TO BEAT HIM ON THIS ONE FOR MONTHS he thinks he is cool because he doesn't use a pick...  |
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Post by sarah on May 6, 2003 5:08:01 GMT -5
i really don't think it makes a difference* - you've got to pluck or strum the string regardless of whether you're using your fingers or a pick. and by plucking i mean you can still use the pick in the same way as you can your fingers, even though you're not technically 'grabbing' the string. i don't see using a pick as being any less skillful a musician.
*some guitar whiz is going to have me on toast, i know it.
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Post by panga on May 6, 2003 6:10:20 GMT -5
It does make a difference, first of all when you pick the string there is a different sound, and also it is less skillful because it is easy to just use your wrist in that strumming motion for fast notes. When you're finger picking, it takes a bit to build it up in the finger speed, also you have more things to play the strings with, so you have a bigger range in what you can do with them. Using a pick for bass is generally regarded for weak people cause they can't be bothered developing strong finger muscles and fingertips for playing those fat arsed strings, and so the pick is a easy alternative for them. |
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Post by Mediel on May 6, 2003 9:28:39 GMT -5
gimme a break.  |
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Post by sarah on May 6, 2003 23:09:50 GMT -5
gimme a break. ditto. the sound never came into this discussion - it was about skill. i respect your opinion dude, really i do, but i can't for one minute agree that vanessa should be given less respect as a bassist because she uses a pick. but that's cool... we'll agree to disagree. |
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Post by captain heinemann on May 7, 2003 0:26:56 GMT -5
okay i have a friend who is like you and hates people who use picks. seriously there are bassists he's never heard play but as soon as he finds out they use a pick he immeadiately says they're are going to be crap.
using a pick doesnt always mean that they are crap.
okay theres the stupid thing that like... they've learnt using a pick and thats the way they play and finger picking would change their style and the way they play and would should they have to when it doesnt mkae a big difference.
theres nothing wrong with using a pick and, okay, maybe it does sound different but ness is a great bassist and i dont think it affects the quality of her playing.
don't be an idiot and just say people are crap bassists based on the fact they have a different style.
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We cant all be hArDC0Re PuNX like you