"I hate bass"

[Duarte]

I spoke to someone at school the other day, with a bandmate. We were asked about what music we play and the usual. Then they asked me why my guitar was bigger and only had 4 strings. I said 'because it's a bass'.
This girl replied, 'do you play solos?' I said 'I usually leave that to Kenny (guitarist), and I maybe do a solo every now and again'.

SHE replied 'Thats okay because I hate bass anyway'.

Wait one second there...you HATE bass? How can you say you HATE an instrument? especially one that is fundamental in pretty much all popular music, rock, funk, disco, hiphop, everything. Does the music she listens to not have any bass? Does she turn the bass all the way down? I can't say I hate any instrument.

'is the handle supposed to look like it has been eaten by moths?' - her comment about my birdseye maple neck.

and THEN she said 'are bass players allowed to sing aswell?'

It makes me sick, and I'm sorry for ranting...but I'm sure you guys have had similar experiences.

 

[oddjob]

The usual response is:
Real men only need four strings - guitarist have to compensate for their "other" shortcomings by using six

 

[T-bone]

And don't forget:

Real men only need 9 volts.

tbone

 

[oddjob]

And don't forget:

Real men only need 9 volts.

tbone

Don't know about that TBone (I have 54 volts - I must really need help!)

 

[the unrepentant]

I hate people like that, but i like how she said she hates bass when she didn't even know what it was before you told her. Face it, some people are just stupid.

 

[Ken Baker]

Ummm... How old was this girl?

If a child with what amounts to zero knowledge, then she may have no understanding of what bass is - let alone any other frequency range. If this is the case, then the "I hate bass" may be because she just didn't like the look of your bass. Or your amp. Or even you. Who knows?!

If we're talking someone who ought to have at least a smattering of knowledge, then I'd just slough it of as a kid looking to impress her friends.

Was this a kind of show & tell session, with you and Kenny giving demos and explaining how your gear works? Light? In depth? Age-appropriate?

Ken...

 

[bovinehost]

My six year old, when introduced to a new food, always says, "I hate that!" before he's even tasted it.

It's called 'ignorance'.

 

[Dr Stankface]

I've learned that one really has to tune out narrow minded people like that.

As Jack said. Ignorance.

 

[asianjeff]

When that statement is coming from a girl, I usually answer "Well, I hate you when you are on your period but I've come to deal with it."

 

[Psycho Ward]

Was she cute?

 

[mynan]

Ummm... How old was this girl?

+1...Hitting on girls that young is illegal on this side of the pond...

 

[RitchieDarling]

I hate bass as well!

I am also not very fond of trout, bluegill, mahi mahi, amberjack, and cod!

And I have no idea how anyone can eat ANYTHING named "crappie"!

R

 

[RobertB]

Was she cute?

lol ... exactly. She may have been flirting with you, Zak. Kinda the way boys pull girls' hair, trip them in the hall, and punch them in the shoulder in 3rd grade.

 

[phatduckk]

i hate fiddles.

 

[Kristopher]

Maybe she'd change her mind if you let her sit on your speaker cabinet.

 

[TNT]

The usual response is:
Real men only need four strings - guitarist have to compensate for their "other" shortcomings by using six

Wait a second Ritchie,

Don't take it out on guitar players - we didn't say that!!! Lol, lol,lol

We guitar players aren't in competition with you bass players, we can't control listener reaction.

It's your guys fault!!! Yes, that's correct - because it's your sound, isn't it??!!

However, let me give you bass players a little advice: Get a MM Bongo, an Ampeg SVT-VR (300w), with an 8/10 cab. Crank it to about 7 1/2 - the respect is inevitably forthcoming - guaranteed!!!!

Bass is only mean't to be played LOUD & PUNCHY! A couple "punches" to the face takes care of any post gig remarks!

 

[13thorderbass]

very close minded thing to say in my opion lol

 

[hankSRay]

"well, I hate you" would have been my response.

Honestly I've heard it all, from "you should play an instrument you can actually hear" to "my band just has three guitarists because you dont really need a bass"

I just laugh it off now and let my band's music show them how rockin bass players are.

 

[Duarte]

Ummm... How old was this girl?QUOTE]

My age...16 or 17.

 

[Duarte]

lol ... exactly. She may have been flirting with you, Zak. Kinda the way boys pull girls' hair, trip them in the hall, and punch them in the shoulder in 3rd grade.

No, no - hideously unattractive. That and stupidity is not a good mix!