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Alex C:
There's nothing wrong with being a multi-instrumentalist, but there is something wrong with the blanket generalization that only playing bass is useless and boring. I also do not believe that Larry Graham was having fun because he's playing a slap bass solo. I believe Larry Graham was really having having fun because he just likes playing bass and that 90% of having fun is attitude.

Thrillho:

--- Quote from: Ballard on 30 Jun 2008, 23:54 ---If you want to hear a great rock band where the bass often takes a prominent role, listen to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Granted, they're a power trio and the two members that don't drum both switch off on bass and guitar.

--- End quote ---

Win. BRMC have great basslines.

ptfreak:

--- Quote from: PassiveTheory on 01 Jul 2008, 02:02 ---The whole idea of limiting yourself to one instrument is ridiculous. Sure it's nice to be good at something, but being able to transition from instrument to instrument is more fun and more challenging.

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Only if you want that. I've talked to Victor Wooten a couple of times, and he's regarded as one of the best bass players alive, yet every time I've seen him it would seem as if he's just started out. He is always looking for new stuff to learn and he still idolizes guys that, if you talked to them, would tell you they probably idolize Vic. Learning multiple instruments can be good, but so can spending time trying to master just one, because you'll never really get there.

Mars:
PassiveTheory, it is my opinion that you are completely wrong.

I have just as much fun playing bass as I do playing other instruments. The fact that I choose to play other instruments doesn't mean that a bassist has to or should. In fact, there are a lot of days when I wish I wasn't a multi-instrumentalist. It's harder to progress on any one given instrument when you need to split your time between three in order to maintain proficiency.

Albatron:
Exactly, I want to be a least somewhat proficient on bass before I start really trying to learn other instruments.

Passive Theory, about bass solos, I was just pointing out their style and talent, I didn't really mean that I wanted to be a bass soloist or something, I was pointing out that bassists like Cliff Burton and John Entwhistle prove that bass doesn't have to be boring or barely listenable showboating like some Primus or Wooten can be,   

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