Poll: Bass Guitar it's own instrument or just Guitar's funky cousin?

[Nautical Honors Society]

I am a bassist. I think it takes a different ear and set of skills to play the bass well. Trust me I've heard plenty of guitarists "just pick up the bass," and it sounds like Barry White dying.

But other's may disagree.

So what do you guy's think? Any stricktly bassist (or bassist as main intrument) in the house?

(Btw those are bass and guitar noises)

 

[McGee]

Dude of course! Just look at Victor Wooten, that guy is an artist.

 

[Valate_v1legacy]

How can it not be?! Anyone who disagrees isn't in their right mind...

 

[Berethond]

It's a string bass turned sideways with frets...

 

[Nautical Honors Society]

How can it not be?! Anyone who disagrees isn't in their right mind...

I know! But sometimes people are like "it's just a guitar with four strings down a couple octaves."

 

[Starnerf]

It's as much a separate instrument as the violin and the cello.

 

[Megacherv]

I'd say it's still a cousin, but it's a distant cousin. Similar concept, different implementation.

 

[Nautical Honors Society]

I'd say it's still a cousin, but it's a distant cousin. Similar concept, different implementation.

Thanks for such an intelligent answer. /not sarcasm

 

[Serge A. Storms]

John Entwistle was awesome

 

[Programmed_For_Damage]

John Entwistle was a prime example of how bass can be played as a lead instrument.

 

[Megacherv]

I'd say it's still a cousin, but it's a distant cousin. Similar concept, different implementation.

Thanks for such an intelligent answer. /not sarcasm

I...er...umm...I...what?

 

[initialdelay]

I'm a bassist! I'd say it was it's own instrument, but it depends on how the bass is used really. It can be, should be (in my opinion), and often is it's own special thing, basically

 

[Nautical Honors Society]

I'd say it's still a cousin, but it's a distant cousin. Similar concept, different implementation.

Thanks for such an intelligent answer. /not sarcasm

I...er...umm...I...what?

Was just my over complicated way of saying I agree

 

[Megacherv]

I'd say it's still a cousin, but it's a distant cousin. Similar concept, different implementation.

Thanks for such an intelligent answer. /not sarcasm

I...er...umm...I...what?

Was just my over complicated way of saying I agree

Oh...well, you got a non-intelligent comment out of me aswell.

 

[Stevato]

I play Guitar, But I have the upmost respect for Bass players, It's an awesome instrument.

 

[Bassman_2]

The bass is awesome. Paul McCartney, Flea, and Sting made sure.

 

[HE Starwind]

I started off as a bass player for about 3 years, then I started playing Guitar and have been using it as my main instrument for another 3 years until now, and to be totally honest I don't see a whole mess of difference. I mean yes of course, the bass is irreplacable in a common rock band or the like, but I only see different techniques and sound coming out of the guitar.

I think I have a large array of instrument knowledge, I've played Piano since I was 12, and I play the drums often. I even played Violin for just short of a year, although it's rather depressing with the lack of skill I obtained in it. (I suck with Violin)

All in all I do see your point, mainly when guitarists will pick up a bass and because they can automatically play some "Ch00nz" on it they think bass is easier, seen as though it has 4 strings. I mean personally I think the bass is harder, but most guitarists are erm, how do I say it? Wankers.

PS. Don't ask why I capitalized Violin. There... I did it again.

 

[Lord George]

Bass players are almost always the member of the band who no-one remembers. Can anyone remember the main bassist for Queen's name? (without using google) Exactly.

But yeah I respect anyone who can play a musical instrument above the flute because I damn well can't.

 

[fedpayne]

Seinfeld. Bow, bow bow bow bow, bow, duh-duh-duh-duh

 

[-Orgasmatron-]

Keep up the good work bass players, you're only 2 strings away from being real muscians.

I'm just playin', I love it really.