15 Types of BASSISTS

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[CharlesBerthoud]

Which type of bassist are you? Pretty sure I'm the guy who sound checks really quietly but then plays really loud 🤣👇🏻

[rome]

You didn't include me: the guy who plays one riff after another for 10 seconds each because he lacks the discipline to practice correctly.

[krouchingtigerr]

Never realized until right now that I wasn’t a bad bassist, just avant-garde!!

[keltonschleyer]

4:45 Playing 'Seven Nation Army' as a major scale is so cursed but perfect for this one 😆

[bleack]

Crazy faces guy is a gem. He's just jamming and loving it

[zanderzon]

My favourite was the really happy guy😂

[maprow]

As a drummer that has played in many, many bands, I can confidently say I've played with all these guys.

[nishthalama]

It was August 2020, lockdown period. My brothers 5 string ibanez bass was lying around. Thought id give it a try. Since there was nothing much to do, I started practicing everyday for like 8 hours. I was also going through a major heartbreak. I will complete two years this August. This instrument has helped me so much mentally I cannot even put it to words. ❤️

[edreynolds]

I've said it before: This guy is beyond almost all musicians, and with a sense of humor that indicates humility. By being humble and supportive, he uplifts us.

[blackhawkful]

You should add The Lemmy: plays with a pick, clearly is playing the bass like a guitar but hey, he is cool and it sounds cool, so you are not going to stop it.

[DJBlackNGold]

I envy 12. He's just happy to be playing even if he's not doing anything fancy or difficult or flashy. Just vibing.

[downshiftlife]

Wow, what a humble guy. The best bassist of all times think it's unbelievable that he is. Does that make you the number 8 type?

[de-freitas-matt]

After years playing guitar, you and davi504 made me decide to buy a bass! This instrument is so nice!!!

[william]

I love the riff at 1:13 even with an untuned bass you still make it sound right.

[Eselta_]

As a pianist, I've never heard Chopin's nocturne sound better. I hope you do a longer cover some time.

[timetraveler]

As a 60+ yo drummer I've seen all of these bassists, you cracked me up!

[JakesMusicPalace]

Anyone that has ever worked in a music store sees these same types, very funny sadly true. You rock, I can’t believe the talent you have and the sound you get truly amazing, keep play bro we really envoy your videos and music🎸🎸

[ekdikeo]

... i am the metal guy, the guy who never changes his strings, the happy guy, and "the guy who despite playing 15 years still has to concentrate super hard just to do some of the most basic stuff, and will never hold a candle to anyone who practices regularly, but i just enjoy screwing with it".

[DesignRhythm]

As a drummer I vote for "Crazy Faces Guy" -as long as you can play, having fun is the next most important thing. Stay humble amigo.

[jacksterling]

Ah, you forgot me, the spawn of “Happy Guy” and “Crazy Faces Guy”: “Punk who downpicks two notes over and over” 🤣