No, this isn't about trying to figure out which way Mendez went...
I've just started playing bass after 14 years of guitar, about half of those playing classical. So I think I have a pretty decent handle on the technique, at least for what I want to do. I can't slap or pop very well, but that's not really what I like. I'm not gonna play disco or Korn.
I have to admit that I'm relistening to my entire music collection to pay attention to the bass. Being a guitar guy, I never paid it much mind. Now I'm fascinated. What are those bassists doing? It's been a real education, and it's fun to hear music in a new way. To listen for something other than guitar, for once.
Maybe this sounds stupid, but I seem to prefer my bass clean as opposed to distorted. What do people who play bass or have recorded bassists think? It seems like distorted bass just muddies things up.
I fully expect people to point out where I'm wrong in this, btw, and I look forward to it!
Thanks.
I've just started playing bass after 14 years of guitar, about half of those playing classical. So I think I have a pretty decent handle on the technique, at least for what I want to do. I can't slap or pop very well, but that's not really what I like. I'm not gonna play disco or Korn.
I have to admit that I'm relistening to my entire music collection to pay attention to the bass. Being a guitar guy, I never paid it much mind. Now I'm fascinated. What are those bassists doing? It's been a real education, and it's fun to hear music in a new way. To listen for something other than guitar, for once.
Maybe this sounds stupid, but I seem to prefer my bass clean as opposed to distorted. What do people who play bass or have recorded bassists think? It seems like distorted bass just muddies things up.
I fully expect people to point out where I'm wrong in this, btw, and I look forward to it!
Thanks.
