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Bassists are great because you guys don't get bogged down with traditionalism like us guitarists. Active pickups? No problem. Solid state amp? No problem.

• analog31 6y ago
  Just don't get us started with bows and rosin. ;-)
  • C1sc0cat 6y ago
    I remember about 20 years ago one of our PM's was also a semi pro musician (violin in a Jazz group) - commenting that his second best bow was worth £1200-1500. But he was a fairly high end player as his group had a residency at the Balmoral during the Edinburgh festival
    • analog31 6y ago
      I've been extremely fortunate to get away with using carbon fiber bows, both for my cello and bass. Then again I'm not a pro-level player. And most of my arco work is actually arco soloing in a jazz context. Also practicing. Jazz players are typically encouraged to practice with the bow, as it brings out flaws in left hand technique.