somi decided to pick up a bass, and was just wondering if anyone had a few pointers to give me. i have a basic understanding of whats going on because i play guitar, but i do realise that they are two different beasts. thanks

use your fingers... picks are for pussies unless you are playing in Ascendancy

Haha. Play however your comfortable. Guitar players generally use a pick on bass because they're used to picks from playing guitar (duh). My only real advice: stretch your fingers a lot on your fretting hand.

TheGreatSpaldino said:

i agree, fingers are the trick

whatever you do just dont follow the guitar player in the simplest way ypu can. that shit is so lame.

bass was never meant to be played with a pick it takes most of the dynamics out of the insrument.

Heres my tip: Don't suck.

assless chaps and a leather vest with no shirt on underneath. You have to look the part.