Originally Posted by: LordathestringsI guess anything is possible. It would risk making a muddy bottom to the mix, but ya never know 'til ya try.

My model for bass tone is Mel Schacker of Grand Funk. My least favourite bass sound is the soft, mushy tone exemplified by the early Santana albums. Great bass lines that disappear when anyone else is playing! My favourite player to learn style from is John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin.

I'm Olde-Skool, y'know? :D

hey, im a younger guy and i think john paul jones is my favorite too. i prefer the old 60's and 70's music to the modern, but two very good modern bassists come from tool and incubus.

i think the traditional bass function was almost meant to not be heard, just keep rhythm. i dont see why the bassist cant show a little talent with higher tones and a little solo here and there.

the only advantage i personally see with playing the guitar over the bass is the fact that the bassist normally isnt in the spotlight or get as much attention.

i also was having a very hard time in the transition from bass to guitar, but technique is beginning to come around. one thing that helped was playing along with some of john paul jones riffs. i was sounding too much like a lead guitar and had to slow down.

ive said this before, but switching to bass has been very liberating. im anti mainstream, and other than that, there really are no other expectations for the bassist. i feel i can freely experiment with music now. i bet if i ended up going back to the guitar, i would have progressed quite a bit. it has been a great experience