
This is Mark Hoppus and I love him, he can do what he wants. Also, Paul McCartney used a pick. All other arguments are...
That’s dumb. Using a pick gives another sound to a bass and is very useful when playing some music genres like punk. Is...
I don’t know about anyone else, but I always felt that was one of those “bassists in jokes”… Like, as a bassist I prefer...
thats the stupidest thing i’ve ever heard.
If you make generalizations like the OP, you’re not a real bassist. Why? Because real musicians explore and experiment...
that’s stupid. that’s like saying...guitarist that uses
^ exactly. “you’re not a bassist” - piss off. i’m in a pissy mood, “piss off” and “bite me” are my only responses to...
If you say you’re not a real bassist if you use a pick, you’re not a real bassist. A good bassist adjusts their playing...
Are you retarded? How does that even make sense? That’s almost like saying people who play guitar and don’t use picks...
I used to be a bassist… Honestly, it depends on your style… If your playing funky and rhythmic, fingerpicking is fine....