ampeep
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I've always had problems playing with other bass players in the same group. We'd end up 'stepping on each others' toes' & generally mess up the sound of the group. Kohanmike, I wonder how you do it?
Anyway, last week an old time group member showed up with a gas can bass (a variation of a washtub bass, but with a fingerboard). Was a bit leery, but we were able to play together successfully. Most of his playing was walking bass lines so I adjusted by simplifying my parts & on songs where I set the beat, he took a back seat to me.
Took more concentration to listen to what the uke group and the other bass player was doing & adjust accordingly. Also, since his gas can bass had a strong low end, I had to turn my battery powered amp up much louder than if i was alone.
Have others successfully played with another bass player?
Anyway, last week an old time group member showed up with a gas can bass (a variation of a washtub bass, but with a fingerboard). Was a bit leery, but we were able to play together successfully. Most of his playing was walking bass lines so I adjusted by simplifying my parts & on songs where I set the beat, he took a back seat to me.
Took more concentration to listen to what the uke group and the other bass player was doing & adjust accordingly. Also, since his gas can bass had a strong low end, I had to turn my battery powered amp up much louder than if i was alone.
Have others successfully played with another bass player?
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