Originally posted by iamthe_eggman
Some of the best bassists in the world use a pick. I think Les Claypool does, if I'm not mistaken. I'm pretty sure Geddy Lee (Rush) does, too.

Les NEVER plays with a pick and I'm pretty sure Geddy rarely uses one. Then again, I'm not very into Rush, so I could be completely wrong on that.

When I want a "pick" tone (rarely), my logic is this: "I can't drop my thumb."

Playing finger style is just so much fatter and warmer sounding.


Anyway, bass skills reenforce guitar skills. Guitar skills reenforce bass skills. You can only win by doing this.