As a bassist, I'm happiest when.......

atinder · June 21st, 2009, 05:06 PM

.....I'm facing off against two Telecasters. Enough said.

djdeacon · June 22nd, 2009, 01:40 PM

I'm happiest when there's only one guit, so I have some space to play with!

sax4blues · June 22nd, 2009, 01:54 PM

I'm happiest when I can bring both 1x12s and my subwoofer.

4mal · June 23rd, 2009, 02:55 PM

When, I'm with 2 or 3 other decent singers.

Tim Armstrong · June 23rd, 2009, 03:07 PM

As a bassist, I'm happiest when we've just had a great gig, some blonde honey is smiling at me, the tip jar is full of money, and the bar pays us in cash!

Tim

Ben Harmless · June 23rd, 2009, 03:47 PM

...my bass is working and in tune.

I'm not what you'd call a functional bass player. I just love the instrument, and wish I had a much nicer one.

Groovy pic, atinder. That's the kind of place where musical magic happens.

martini · June 23rd, 2009, 04:13 PM

I'm deep in the pocket and the groove is in my heart!

edhead · June 23rd, 2009, 06:14 PM

There are no guitarists and only a B3 organ player.

broadcaster · June 23rd, 2009, 06:16 PM

When I'm playing along with a restrained, yet dynamic drummer.

mudbean · June 23rd, 2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadcaster

When I'm playing along with a restrained, yet dynamic drummer.

+1, esp one who lives in the pocket.

As usual, Tim's answer kicks booty!

mud

bobbybigmac · June 23rd, 2009, 09:46 PM

..when the shower in my Hotel room doesn't suck. Ha ha .

No seriously, I'd say I'm happiest when I've played a really great room. The kinda room were the acoustics and stage are so good you can hear everything. No booming lows, no "lead" drums, and no squealing monitors.

refin · June 23rd, 2009, 10:07 PM

............when the drummer and I are locked and smiling.
Lately I've been gigging with Tommy Beavers on drums---he won a grammy with Asleep At The Wheel years before,and only brings a bass drum,snare,and hi-hat.Incredible pocket guy.

tito0515 · June 23rd, 2009, 10:53 PM

When a new piece of music comes to life under my fingers.

broadcaster · June 23rd, 2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by refin

............when the drummer and I are locked and smiling.
Lately I've been gigging with Tommy Beavers on drums---he won a grammy with Asleep At The Wheel years before,and only brings a bass drum,snare,and hi-hat.Incredible pocket guy.

+1

Paul in Colorado · June 24th, 2009, 04:10 PM

When the band's pumping on all cylinders and the crowd is dancing and screaming at the end of the songs. And when you walk from the green room to the door as you're leaving strangers come up to you to compliment the band.

That would discribe last Saturday night. I wish they all could be like that!

Frankjohnson · June 25th, 2009, 08:21 AM

When the pocket is effortless!

Usually the result is all the good things mentioned above!

Flashback · June 25th, 2009, 10:08 AM

i am happiest when the I can crank my silverface bassman 100 into my 8x10 fridge and slam the front end with my bluebeard fuzz.

:)

I love being in a band where the sonic territorys are not intruded upon. The guitars are present and fill the midrange and high treble. And I control the low mids and bass frequencies usually with a slighty driven signal but the fuzz can be addictive!

And the drummer fill out his needs in both categories. And no need for a sound guy we are turned up loud enough and mixed so well sonically we dont need no STINKING PA! except for vocals.

trailboss · June 25th, 2009, 10:16 AM

...when...
-I'm on a big outdoor/festival stage;
-I plug my rig directly into a monster 50,000 watt PA;
-I hit an open E along with the kick drum, and the earth literally starts to shake.

Old Cane · June 25th, 2009, 06:10 PM

.....when I stop drooling.

Sl8e · June 29th, 2009, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul in Colorado

When the band's pumping on all cylinders and the crowd is dancing and screaming at the end of the songs. And when you walk from the green room to the door as you're leaving strangers come up to you to compliment the band.

That would discribe last Saturday night. I wish they all could be like that!

We have a winner!

Johnny tell him what he's won.

[Johnny]: he's won a whole lotta poontang!

make no mistake this is why we play. even if we don't get laid anymore because of commitments it's good to know you always can.

Old Cane · June 29th, 2009, 01:36 PM

Green room? Here in the south we call it the Men's room. Usually more yellow than green.

Sl8e · June 30th, 2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Cane

Green room? Here in the south we call it the Men's room. Usually more yellow than green.

somebody's tele is yellin!

chicken is kickin man! that was like Popeye's with sauce! Good clean jams.

How far is Murphy's Law from Nashville? I'm about 90 hop skips and jumps from New York.

record companies need real music again. The stuff they are pumping out now is mechanical.

You jam man. Robben Ford rules.

telideli · June 30th, 2009, 05:22 PM

...when I have the loudest amp.

Old Cane · June 30th, 2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sl8e

somebody's tele is yellin!

chicken is kickin man! that was like Popeye's with sauce! Good clean jams.

How far is Murphy's Law from Nashville? I'm about 90 hop skips and jumps from New York.

record companies need real music again. The stuff they are pumping out now is mechanical.

You jam man. Robben Ford rules.

Ha! I did it! I deciphered this! So now I need to say thank you very much.

It's about 25 miles upriver.

Muddslide · June 30th, 2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by refin

Lately I've been gigging with Tommy Beavers on drums-only brings a bass drum,snare,and hi-hat.Incredible pocket guy.

Now THAT is my kind of drummer.

BobHolland · June 30th, 2009, 09:38 PM

When the drummer asks me to turn down.

Big Mike Simpson · July 1st, 2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by refin

............when the drummer and I are locked and smiling.

That's it right there...

Old Cane · July 1st, 2009, 07:02 PM

And then you guys get a room?

Sorry, I keep forgetting this is a forum for bass players, not to make fun of bass players.

Tim Armstrong · July 2nd, 2009, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Cane

And then you guys get a room?

Sorry, I keep forgetting this is a forum for bass players, not to make fun of bass players.

I see no reason why it can't be both!

Tim

JPark · July 2nd, 2009, 01:00 AM

I'm happiest when that Jazz Bass of mine growls, it sounds like victory.

Chris S. · July 2nd, 2009, 02:31 AM

I'm happiest when the drummer waits for the beat and swats it on the @ss as it goes by.

(Not my line, but I've subscribed to it for years.) ;-)

And oh yeah, when I'm playing my G&L L-2000.

CS

Bluesbob · July 2nd, 2009, 12:25 PM

I like to see girls (OK, women), grab a friend's hand and lead him/her onto the floor and start to move with the music. I think that means the rhythm section is doing it right and tight.

psychetelec · July 7th, 2009, 03:24 PM

...we get to a song in the setlist that someone else sings and I can go hang out by my amp for a couple minutes.

Old Cane · July 7th, 2009, 07:33 PM

I guess I have an actual answer now. I found this video form friday night of the kids I played with. So,

.....when there is enough stage lighting to read a chart (and yes my chart for the first one says "1")

I'm pretty sure the drummers mom recorded this.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoid=60096304

June 21st, 2009, 05:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
atinder Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Iowa Age: 37 Posts: 117	As a bassist, I'm happiest when....... .....I'm facing off against two Telecasters. Enough said. __________________ www.myspace.com/mondaymourners

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djdeacon Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 295	I'm happiest when there's only one guit, so I have some space to play with! __________________ "If you make a mistake, play it twice, so the audience thinks it's intentional" Visit the Deacons on the web at http://djdeacon.spaces.live.com

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Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ocean Pines, Maryland, USA Age: 50 Posts: 13,047	As a bassist, I'm happiest when we've just had a great gig, some blonde honey is smiling at me, the tip jar is full of money, and the bar pays us in cash! Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

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Ben Harmless Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany, NY US of A Posts: 4,265 13 Photos	...my bass is working and in tune. I'm not what you'd call a functional bass player. I just love the instrument, and wish I had a much nicer one. Groovy pic, atinder. That's the kind of place where musical magic happens. __________________ "I think I'll go for the life of sin, followed by the last-minute, presto-change-o, deathbed repentance." - B. Simpson "...Because we all expect the truth, we must be the best of fools." - Stiff Little Fingers

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martini Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 423	I'm deep in the pocket and the groove is in my heart! __________________ Your attitude will always affect your altitude.

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sax4blues Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 52 Posts: 969	I'm happiest when I can bring both 1x12s and my subwoofer.

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4mal Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Gorge Posts: 2,497	When, I'm with 2 or 3 other decent singers.

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edhead Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 322	There are no guitarists and only a B3 organ player. __________________ "If nothing changes, nothing changes."

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broadcaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: westconsin Posts: 733	When I'm playing along with a restrained, yet dynamic drummer. __________________ groovalicious

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bobbybigmac Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Coast Canada Age: 50 Posts: 169	..when the shower in my Hotel room doesn't suck. Ha ha . No seriously, I'd say I'm happiest when I've played a really great room. The kinda room were the acoustics and stage are so good you can hear everything. No booming lows, no "lead" drums, and no squealing monitors. __________________ No ma'am I'm not Elvis, I'm just the bass player.

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refin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Panhandle Age: 53 Posts: 2,574	............when the drummer and I are locked and smiling. Lately I've been gigging with Tommy Beavers on drums---he won a grammy with Asleep At The Wheel years before,and only brings a bass drum,snare,and hi-hat.Incredible pocket guy. __________________ "For You,Lord,are good,and ready to forgive,and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You." Ps. 86:5 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/refin_music.htm MASTER VOLUME? WHAT'S A MASTER VOLUME?

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tito0515 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 4	When a new piece of music comes to life under my fingers.

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Paul in Colorado Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 56 Posts: 5,113 3 Photos	When the band's pumping on all cylinders and the crowd is dancing and screaming at the end of the songs. And when you walk from the green room to the door as you're leaving strangers come up to you to compliment the band. That would discribe last Saturday night. I wish they all could be like that! __________________ www.tuatha.net "There are only two kinds of music. Fast and slow."

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Frankjohnson TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dover - Delaware Posts: 77	When the pocket is effortless! Usually the result is all the good things mentioned above! __________________ >:^{I)>Kenny Belmont www.Myspace.com/BadJuJuBlues Bad JuJu - Its good for your Soul !

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Flashback Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Swamps of DOOM, South Carolina Posts: 1,040 1 Photos	i am happiest when the I can crank my silverface bassman 100 into my 8x10 fridge and slam the front end with my bluebeard fuzz. :) I love being in a band where the sonic territorys are not intruded upon. The guitars are present and fill the midrange and high treble. And I control the low mids and bass frequencies usually with a slighty driven signal but the fuzz can be addictive! And the drummer fill out his needs in both categories. And no need for a sound guy we are turned up loud enough and mixed so well sonically we dont need no STINKING PA! except for vocals.

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trailboss Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: olney, il Age: 42 Posts: 162	...when... -I'm on a big outdoor/festival stage; -I plug my rig directly into a monster 50,000 watt PA; -I hit an open E along with the kick drum, and the earth literally starts to shake.

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Old Cane Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Age: 48 Posts: 2,270	.....when I stop drooling. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/otiskeithwatkins

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Old Cane Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Age: 48 Posts: 2,270	Green room? Here in the south we call it the Men's room. Usually more yellow than green. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/otiskeithwatkins

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telideli Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manhattan, Kansas USA Age: 47 Posts: 505 8 Photos	*...when I have the loudest amp.*

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BobHolland Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Carolina Age: 60 Posts: 106	When the drummer asks me to turn down. __________________ I just call me Bob.

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Old Cane Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Age: 48 Posts: 2,270	And then you guys get a room? Sorry, I keep forgetting this is a forum for bass players, not to make fun of bass players. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/otiskeithwatkins

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JPark Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint John, NB Age: 19 Posts: 1,199	I'm happiest when that Jazz Bass of mine growls, it sounds like victory. __________________

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Chris S. Moderator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Near TELE-Town (Wash. DC) Posts: 3,576 7 Photos	I'm happiest when the drummer waits for the beat and swats it on the @ss as it goes by. (Not my line, but I've subscribed to it for years.) ;-) And oh yeah, when I'm playing my G&L L-2000. CS __________________ "I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad. It's depressing." – Tara, from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" "It was born at the junction of form and function." – Bill Kirchen, from "Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods"

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Bluesbob Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: East Suffolk L.I. Posts: 1,238 20 Photos	As a bassist, I'm happiest when... I like to see girls (OK, women), grab a friend's hand and lead him/her onto the floor and start to move with the music. I think that means the rhythm section is doing it right and tight. __________________ What, me worry?

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psychetelec Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin,Texas Age: 51 Posts: 235	...we get to a song in the setlist that someone else sings and I can go hang out by my amp for a couple minutes. __________________ Proud owner of Dee Murray's Steinberger! http://www.myspace.com/shapedsound http://www.eggmen.com

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Old Cane Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Age: 48 Posts: 2,270	I guess I have an actual answer now. I found this video form friday night of the kids I played with. So, .....when there is enough stage lighting to read a chart (and yes my chart for the first one says "1") I'm pretty sure the drummers mom recorded this. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoid=60096304 __________________ http://www.myspace.com/otiskeithwatkins

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