10 ANNOYING Things Bassists Deal With

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[@CharlesBerthoud]

Let me know if I missed any 🤣 👇🏻

[@jannetoropainen9865]

This was funny 🤣🤣

[@yerrt3]

Thanks

[@ZakAndrews]

Great stuff! One that might not apply to yourself: dropping your pick.

[@shahadatsakil3346]

Finally we can say that you are the freaking 503!

[@adamjoseph6122]

How about when the person who doesn't understand anything about bass says, "I couldn't hear you" after the show. 🙄

[@wolfieodimm9151]

petition for charles to remake some famous classical pieces in bass....

[@literallythatone]

Yeah, when Charles plays classical pieces on the six strings it sounds fantastic

[@milo8407]

I totally agree with u

[@fuzzyjedi]

I’ve been posting bach's jesu joy of man's desiring every time he asks for suggestions. And even when he doesn’t

[@roberthaba456]

yes pleaseeee!!!

[@odavis1364]

It’s so good! Would like to hear more

[@foobarfuubar2295]

I love how the cables multiply during the disentangling.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Feels like that sometimes 🤣

[@Guardian4ever]

200% accurate...can confirm

[@Emielio1]

@@Guardian4ever Abso-freaking-lutely!

[@Bajaos]

Cables moment its a master piece 😀 ans its accurate to other cables too 😀

[@och70]

I'd rather untangle the Christmas lights.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Ah yes, "Payment = Exposure" That's probably the bane of every musician though

[@sartajhanspal5604]

Oh hey, nice to see you on a not-anime video

[@sartajhanspal5604]

Also True

[@felipjah6173]

What the fu-

[@literallythatone]

The master of the comments😂

[@matthewrayner3793]

'My rent is 900 exposures a month'...

[@Ralxikas]

I remember I was showing my friend my bass. Of course he called it a “guitar”, so I corrected him kindly, but he just rolled his eyes and said “Same thing.” Luckily, I learned that basses are a good substitute for a sledgehammer.

[@KaleKellerSalad]

It is a guitar...just better

[@isaacsolis7200]

Well he wasn't wrong, it's the same thing but bass is the better one

[@leakdeo]

FR‼️

[@shireboundscribbles]

"Bass; like a guitar, but better..."

[@Jackson64_official]

Legit everyone who i talk to calls my bass a guitar

[@sentatrate7720]

The struggle of someone setting your bass somewhere and you watching it fall in almost slow motion was too real 😭 I've had multiple basses broken that way and it hurts every time 🙃

[@apieceofgarbage7301]

I have always been terrified of my bass falling so I put it on two pillows at my mothers place due to not having a bas stand there

[@perwestermark8920]

@@apieceofgarbage7301 Makes me more remember that time I out a flute on a couch. And forgot about it... You can bend guitar strings. But there is no unbend for a flute... 😢

[@crnkmnky]

@@perwestermark8920 my condolences… {sad Naruto flute music plays}

[@perwestermark8920]

@@crnkmnky Lol, when I saw the notification I was a bit confused what I had said that resulted in that response. Until I noticed which video. Yes, it was a sad moment seeing a flute doing that final V sign while passing away. I did buy a new flute but never liked it - it was much harder for me to consistently and with a good tone reach the really low or high tones on the new flute. So it has collected dust for quite a number of years now.

[@juanaarreola4880]

Yeah my friend set mine down against my bed after I told her to put it ON the bed so it would be soft and safe, but she put it on the floor and put the neck on the mattress, so it started falling and it hit the ground. Nothing broke, thank fucking god, but I yelled at her. That thing is expensive!

[@sschmidtevalue]

There's German word for #7: "kabelsalat" which translates to "cable salad" - and I think it's absolutely brilliant!

[@bananabong4911]

Wait a second! Are you telling me there is no english word for Kabelsalat?

[@IffeOnline]

Woah, that's exactly the same as the Norwegian words. I mean, I know Norwegian is a Germanic language but it's rare to see something that's 100% the same.

[@GodMaxDrinkerofTea]

@@bananabong4911 petition to bring Kabelsalat into the English Lexikon

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

I'd like to have a cable salad with extra micro chips

[@mikejones8866]

In the US, we call it a *rats nest.*

[@farfaraway4285]

Honestly the most offensive thing from the airport guy was when he called your bass a guitar. I mean honestly…

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Happens every time though 🤣

[@farfaraway4285]

@@CharlesBerthoud Honestly, you guys need to milk that Bass cinematic universe stuff and start making movies. Cannot wait for IronBass and Captain Bass, the first slapper. That should make it clear.

[@AlanOnBass65]

@@farfaraway4285 I can hear it now, "Slappers assemble!"

[@farfaraway4285]

@@AlanOnBass65 Don’t do this to me, I can already see it!

[@danielperales3958]

@@farfaraway4285 That will be great, can't wait to watch all the movies from the 🅱️CU

[@MuteBassist]

*NiCe GuiTaR PlaYinG TheRe BudDy* Every time this is being said a bassist loses their lives.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

True 🤣

[@danielkim7739]

yes

[@smithjohn383]

This happened me yesterday. My sister told her friends that I play guitar. When she mentioned that to me I corrected her and told her to correct it next time. She said nobody cares or understands the difference.

[@brianna1621]

@@smithjohn383 Yeah, that’s how my friend is. She didn’t even know what I was talking about when I brought up bass, and thought I was talking about guitar. I tried to show her what bass was since she’d never heard of it. She then proceeded to say, “Why is it so low, it sounds weird.” She also called it bass (like the fish) 😕👍

[@IwonaKlich]

More like person who said it...

[@robertatwell694]

I love the friendly rivalry between yourself and Davey...it makes the videos extremely entertaining as im watching the two best bassists engage in musical duels on occasion. Watching you makes ME want to become a much better bassist then I currently am! Keep the videos coming!!

[@literallythatone]

Can you transform Lose Yourself by Eminem in an impossible bass solo? I think only Charles can do an insane bass version of one of the coolest rap songs ever

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Maybe!! That could be cool...

[@rafazac99]

Great idea!

[@literallythatone]

@@CharlesBerthoud, I recently started playing bass. I know only how to do the melody line of that song 'cause there are only four notes😂. I can't imagine a bass version of that song so I thought that someone with godlike skills could make it something unique. (I don't know if I'm writing right, but I think it's understandable😂)

[@eddyguizonde401]

@@literallythatone keep going, buddy! i started playing bass last year after playing guitar for 17 years. listening, thinking outside the box, noodling, looking at tutorials will make you grow. nowadays my bass playing style is much more full-sounding than just playing root notes. you've got the low range, make the band sound huge! do chords! arpeggios! walking basslines! small fills, even one slap in a dead beat makes a part pop out! but most importantly, and this is the biggest lesson i've ever learned. you ready? HAVE FUN!!!

[@towelociraptor]

The piece of paper with "exposure" written on it is more valuable than the actual exposure 🤣

[@Doin]

I like the new set of strings gag. The other night my son showed interest in his cello for the first time in years. One string was out of tune and I accidentally snapped it trying to tune it. Couldn't believe a full set of cello strings can go for over $100 AUD with some close to $300!

[@Doin]

@@donut1...542 Subscribed a long time ago.... 😀

[@misterrogers8844]

@@Doin It's a bot account, look at the name closely

[@Doin]

@@misterrogers8844 Thanks. Probably should have looked more closely. Thought it might be linked to the actual account.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

And then retuning the new strings every other day. And as Rob Paravonian said: There's no way to be cool when your instrument is larger than you.

[@blackbot7113]

I was crying at that bit as well. Classical musicians would be HAPPY if they only had to pay 40 bucks for a set of strings...or in some cases even one!

[@nothingislogical]

Glen Fricker: "YOU NEED TO BUY NEW BASS STRINGS!!!" me: "I'll never financially recover from this..."

[@franzivids]

Try having to buy new cello strings.... That's more like $40 for one string

[@thear1s]

I think I haven't changed my strings since the last time I played in public with my bass, more than 11 years ago.

[@TheFreeBass]

Fricker is a (most offensive term used in your area)

[@M2Mil7er]

I love how RHCP's cover of 'Higher Ground' is shorthand for 'beginner bassist' on Charles' vids. 😁

[@m4ssee]

Me sloppily playing Higher Ground before discovering Charles: "Yeah, I'm hot shit!" Me after discovering Charles: "I'm a steaming, hot pile of shit.."

[@sesclaytpoop8525]

What if Higher ground was the hardest song ever? Hehe

[@andreasdeutinger7319]

@@sesclaytpoop8525 for some people it actually is. they never get past that level.

[@shaunkhan9049]

Haha, it's definitely the first slap bassline I learned, so that tracks

[@mrgerbik]

Makes sense, it's an iconic line that inspired countless kids to pick up a bass

[@raphael6503]

Epic skills like always

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks!!

[@supersloth215]

The first time I heard "Davie503" speak, I thought it was interesting the he had a British Accent, just like Charles Beartoo. Your talent NEVER ceases to amaze me!

[@duskhunter3803]

Yep. There’s nothing worse than seeing your guitar slide down the wall.... and the resulting twang and headstock ding.....and then throttling you’re best mate.

[@comradeelmo1768]

“Guitar”

[@DeathBringer769]

@@comradeelmo1768 It is called a bass *guitar* after all. We just call it a "bass" for short.

[@lunaumbra5179]

That Davie 503 section was amazing! 🤯

[@ikimran9830]

Agree 💣💥

[@danr1856]

1:34 We can safely say sight reading is annoying for any instrument

[@andrewkoastephens210]

Band mates: “Oh cool, you’re done setting up? Can you give me a hand moving and organising all my superfluous gear (that I’ll never actually use), mountains of extra pedals (that I’ll never actually use), spare guitars (that I’ll never actually use), and special tone amps (that I’ll futz with for hours) before we start our set? And the drummer needs a hand too.”

[@Tocy777isback0414]

no.

[@alphagt62]

This is true. Band members who show up 10 minute before curtain and ask, “where do I plug in?”

[@hibshibshibs]

Almost a million sub!! Have known your channel since last year's battle with davie504, and i knew right off the bat that your one of the best bassist available in youtube! Go get the gold play buttonnnnn!

[@Earthshadowtime]

The cable bit had me in stitches!

[@machseven2802]

so true - cables WANT to tangle it seems

[@johntaylor9988]

They multiply. They have more sex than I’d Do😂😢

[@chasecopeland5530]

This reminded me of the time an old head guitar player who hadn’t played in several years tried telling me about the “I IV V” progression. I ran through the major scale and told him I was already familiar. He then told me I was “wrong,” and demanded I hand him my bass and played off beat for five minutes with some other people around me. Sloppy roots and no groove the whole time. He then tried to give me the “you’re almost there” speech like I was to be amazed by him. Last time I ever handed anyone my instrument.

[@DeathBringer769]

Lmao, gotta love the deluded "I'm way better than you" complex from someone who is actually way worse. It's funny when you run into those types, albeit often aggravating at the time. You can laugh about it later though.

[@dctrbrass]

Sounds like one of those beginners/amateurs who think that mastering an instrument is all about experience... and not about knowing your theory, practicing, knowing how to practice, ear training, etc. I once had someone like that say, "i've been playing for 20 years" then pick up his instrument and sound like a beginner. :) But yeah lol no one ever touches my instrument.

[@usserrnname]

"Cables part" is worthy an exposure!) So well played!)

[@Smidge204]

"Exposure? Why would I work for exposure? People DIE from exposure! I need money to pay my rent so that doesn't happen to ME!"

[@Kekoapono]

I’d love to hear you do more classical music on the bass; your Mozart sonata sounded great in this video! I wonder if you could play some of Eric Whitacre’s music on the bass as well.

[@peraon-rs]

That would be an interesting one. I’ve sung some of his music and listened to a lot else, and it doesn’t seem suited for bass to me. I’d love to see Charles have a go, though; he always makes stuff sound awesome!

[@PsychoPeto]

The Aeroplane one happend to me Yesterday kkkkk (It was a bus travel, but the feeling is the same)

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Sorry to hear that 😢

[@PsychoPeto]

@@CharlesBerthoud Don't Worry Man, It didn't broke (luckly)

[@blackbot7113]

Everyone's talking about how expensive bass strings are and I'm here on my cello just crying softly.

[@RaEtMaNe]

You forgot guitarists.

[@brooksferguson9190]

3:00 love that the strings are automatically pulled up as soon as he looks at his phone 🤣

[@elbee2324]

2:29 A rare on camera video of how new cables are born...

[@Amanda-gg6kz]

The part about the amplifier is too accurate. My husband was forced to allow his sister's boyfriend to use his Peavy 5150 amp for a couple of months, and when he got it back, he was never able to get the exact tone again from the amp, since the dials were all fucked up.

[@VixxKong2]

No grown adult should be forced to share what's theirs

[@Amanda-gg6kz]

@@VixxKong2 I agree completely. However, my husband's family dynamic is really messed up. What's even more messed up, is that he had to demand it back. His parents and his sister weren't going to give it back willingly.

[@VixxKong2]

@@Amanda-gg6kz Oh nah, if this was me I'd find it absolutely unacceptable. He should set boundaries up with them. Even family members need to respect personal property, especially when it's fragile expensive stuff. I hope they paid him back for the damages.

[@Amanda-gg6kz]

@@VixxKong2 I fully agree with you about all of this. However, there were no "damages" to be compensated for.... And the relationship we have with his family is...... extremely..... *complicated*.... But I'm glad there are people out there that realize that stuff like this isn't okay, and I hope me telling my husband's story helps someone else in the future with learning to set healthy boundaries.

[@truescotsman4103]

i can't believe how much my bass skills have improved just watching your videos and not even having to practice. just being exposed to the techniques and playing styles you use opens up a lot of new horizons for intermediate players like me. rock on!!

[@Better_Call_Bad]

Yo, that Battery bass riff was tight! Keep rocking on🤘🎸

[@miguellaslilolsisars-pe9uk]

You mean 1:15 ? I think that is metal militia

[@Motorhead1977]

1:09 I relate with this so much. My main amp rig is a 1977 Peavey 412F Cabinet and I run it through a Peavey Musician 400. I keep the thing in mint condition. There was another band that was in need of a bass amp. That was the The first and last person I ever lent the amp to. When I got it back, the red crystal that sits on the front face snapped off and I’ve never found it. I vowed never to lend my Amp to anyone ever again.

[@Cool_Papa_Funk]

Props for the seamless transition into the sponsor segment.

[@SimonBrisbane]

Yeah I always feel dirty when they drop that in but given the elite entertainment you gotta pay the man so..

[@smartperson1167]

3:27 "I cant wait to play bass again" Has multiple basses behind him

[@jorget.g.7868]

This video is so legit and true..... These are REAL issues with bass, but only practising you'll manage to solve (some) of them. It's something BASSic

[@Addemm212]

Showing up to a gig ready to kill it but you wait for HOURS to actually play on stage. That happened to me all the time 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@LordEradicus]

Yeah, I'm totally guilty of the buying new strings thing. With an old household cleaning trick and some periodic EQ adjustment on my amp, my strings lasts for years or until I break one...😁

[@eddyguizonde401]

i tossed my bass strings in the dishwasher. as stupid as it sounds, it actually worked without destroying either

[@rockyhill9965]

With old string still wound on the tuner, loosen and rotate string at the bridge. You will need two sets of pliers to do this. Rotate the string grommet maybe 1/2 to 3/4 turn so that the winding TIGHTENS up. Your string will have renewed brightness to the sound. Not sure about intonation though.

[@Simplisti.]

@@eddyguizonde401 Really? details plz

[@eddyguizonde401]

@@Simplisti. take old grimy bass strings, throw them in the dishwasher. they'll sound fresher. rough to the touch, but it'll get rid of the gunk and grime in between the grooves of the roundwounds. made a set last 2 years like that. i'm poor

[@Simplisti.]

@@eddyguizonde401 i meant how did you put them in, like did you wrap it around something or just literally toss them in?

[@WalleyeGuy4]

I really felt the internal feeling of "The sight reader" now that I've played in a pit orchestra, everything about it is perfect from the lean in towards the music and the surprised expression all while you're just barely playing the right notes while trying to stay in time.

[@davidgood840]

I was expecting the checked base to be in pieces, but the wood chips got me!!!

[@captcorajus]

As a Dee Jay, I've found that if its possible for a cable to get tangled up, or get caught on something it will.

[@PhilBoswell]

#6 makes me want to watch someone solve a sudoku, and look: Cracking the Cryptic just uploaded! Nice timing ;-)

[@BinaryBard64]

The cables bit had me going, and then you hit me with the airplane skit. I always knew the "special compartment" was really a wood chipper.

[@YoSoyNajera]

DAMN! The buying new strings hit hard. I remember once having a band rehearsal and I broke my E-String so I went to the local music store and since I knew a single guitar string costs me like 2 dollars I thought that bass strings would be at the same price… Turned out that a Single Bass String Costs more than a whole set of guitar strings

[@scopilio13]

saxophonists pay between 35 and 50 dollars for a box of 10 reeds ( box of 5 for bari), so when i started learning bass i was relieved to find out that a 4 string set of roundwounds were like 19 bucks.

[@949Designs]

Gate check! I think my blood pressure just went up 30 points. I can relate to almost all of those, no matter what the items are. Thanks for the vid Charles. 🤙🏼

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Gate check are two of the most feared words for any musician 🤣

[@RafaelMSSilva]

Charles, you're getting better and better with your funny videos! I honestly used to think you were awesome at playing but not so good with the acting, but this is legit very funny and entertaining, keep doing it! :)

[@lunargat1110]

Hey i'm early. Great video charles!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks!

[@DieMation]

"exposure" is my favorite form of favourite. How many exposures do you dudes earn? 😎 Edit: amazing as usual Mr. Berthoud man

[@chromechrontz7175]

lmao at the cable issue . i cant tell you how hard i was laughing at that one

[@kkorrrnerrrrr]

I genuinely laughed so hard at the jokes here good comedy and bass humour Charles :)

[@Thisbaconisalive]

Got my NG3 wrecked by American Airlines. Case was crushed, PUP selector switch was dogged, they said they can only take responsibility for the case.

[@alantovarsanchez1794]

So... same headphones as David503. Interesting :P Anyway, blowing minds as ever with fine humor.

[@gilb_4]

I think this is the implicit admission from Charles that he is Davie503

[@unknownflyer90]

3:45 whaaat!

[@fablerh2476]

I’d love to see a full version of that battle against davie503 at the end, freaking rocked :)

[@aldrickfondracul9297]

I used to excoriate bassists who refused to change their strings. Then I bought a bass of my own. I've boiled its current set of strings three times now.

[@wobbenbuffet3286]

when i first got a guitar, i was super super suprised when i found out how CHEAP the strings were in comparison, bass strings are theft!

[@deimos351]

The bot in your reply section is the strangest one I've seen so far

[@wobbenbuffet3286]

@@deimos351 what do you mean? that is clearly someone who for pinned by Charles

[@Wistbacka]

More material in bass strings. I pay 20 quid for my guitar strings

[@bgga5302]

when you said ok during the cable management bit it activated my google home haha love the content though!

[@Saxon714]

The unexpected battle with Davie503 (yeah sure....davie 👀) was Amazing! He's using a schecter Banshee, right?

[@captaincrash9286]

Our drummer knocked my bass over in the interval, and the input smashed through the scratchplate, leaving only a tiny bit of the plug proud.. all through the second set it kept cutting out, so our sax player would run over and wiggle the cable until it worked! It still haunts my dreams....

[@Robbo859]

My singer knocked mine over and broke the head off. It wasn’t at a show though, just our practice place. It held up with gorilla glue for a decent amount of time until it got knocked over again.

[@Fnordathoth]

😭

[@brentvalente]

Dude! how did you get Davie503 on???

[@JoshMaxPower]

We used to boil bass strings back in the day. But I haven't changed the strings on my 1967 Epiphone bass since I bought it in 2003. I like the soft sound. Of course I don't slap like a madman like you! You're awesome! 👍👍👍👍

[@brayans2859]

Number 8 is fake, everybody knows that bassists don't change their strings

[@TheFreeBass]

Define "Change". Does taking them off to boil them count? If so, I change mine every 2 years or so.

[@brayans2859]

@@TheFreeBass I guess that counts, I've had my bass 5 years and never changed the strings lol. They sound and feel fine, not as bright as new strings but I prefer the mellow sound.

[@anonymous_hito]

... I have decided to give up bass since it's not allowed in my apartment and it's not like I've gone far with it. However this video just reminded me that I have new unused strings bought just a while ago...

[@magaman49]

Really weird coincidence that you and this "Davie503" Character have the same headphones...

[@travelinjack830]

Great video!!! much LOVE ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@matcor2969]

You know...I think that Davie 503 is actually Davie 505. It's definitely not you

[@jeremystone4139]

I'm hooked..... Been watching your content over the last week since KZbin introduced me. Gahdamn you're incredible.

[@Mosk17]

Davie503 even have your same headphones 🤔🤔

[@slashu0]

That's what I noticed just now

[@losc04081991]

Coincidence?

[@Rikkii2]

I remember buying my first set of bass strings as a guitarist who had been buying $4-5 packs of ernie balls... My heart dropped as soon as I clicked on the amazon link 😭

[@Neto808]

I see Davie503 has also moved to a new apartment!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

It's crazy, that guy just copies my every move

[@vinniciuswatanabe2497]

And has the exactly same headphone

[@kitsvn]

That skillshare ad bit - it’s amazing how much effort you put into your videos. Thanks for all you do

[@niccolopaganini6418]

Can't relate, never owned a bass. Just a guitar. And a viola. And a lot of violins. Edit: I had to delete my comment due to a spambot. 21st Century technology is weird.

[@deimos351]

I was confused until i read your name lol

[@niccolopaganini6418]

@@deimos351 I was confused about how to internet once I got here. I currently do not know how to type musical notes.

[@deimos351]

You should just be able to type the names followed by # or b if it's sharp or flat, by the way, how's your pizzicato going?

[@niccolopaganini6418]

@@deimos351 Tech tip appreciated. My pizz? Only the fastest as usual. I had to re-train my fingers because I haven't used them in a while *ahem*.

[@deimos351]

@@niccolopaganini6418 Nice

[@padovesinoh8181]

3:36 song?

[@freak6099]

yo im a quick clicker this time

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Nice 👏🏻

[@freak6099]

@@CharlesBerthoud oh my, this week keeps surprising me with getting better and better every day

[@bassslinger8191]

I am watching this an hour late, on a sound system, because your bass tones deserve far better than phone speakers.

[@medmac2112]

True that!

[@yerrt3]

First

[@avquest01]

Second

[@Ervin-1190]

Man, this is so great. Just discovered your channel yesterday, I'm binging all your videos. :D

[@GeometryDash835]

3:05 i like two things about this scene: 1. the store website was already open on his phone 2. he has a computer screen on his phone

[@InfiniteFlightTime]

The slapping "hurts" is definetly what I went through when learning slap for the first time. I even ended up with blisters

[@NoGreatLoss24]

I love how more cables just keep appearing while untangling one.

4:12 HOLY TA🅿️🅿️

[@DSilverwood]

Another great video Charles. Good work man.

[@cardfreak0560]

As a former airport ground handler, I can guarantee you that there is no such thing as a "special compartment"

[@crnkmnky]

4:17 We’ve just witnessed a violent murder… shouldn’t we call someone?

[@sagnhill]

I never lend out any of my gear. Ever. Not even a guitar pick.

[@clowdyglasses]

3:46 dunno why but i found this really cool

[@Steazo046]

OMG, OMG, number 6 is me!!!!!!!!!! I am a late beginner and It is so frustrating that when I am at home playing I play so much better than when I take make bass out to show family and friends what I learned then I am all thumbs!! You know you sound bad when people say to you after you played "Keep it up, you'll get there" or " That's not to bad for a beginner keep practicing". Just recently Learned "Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes. This is the most beginner friendly song ever created and the bassline carries the song and it rocks! I totally blew my "look what I learned" moment by messing it up in front of my family. How could I blow Seven Nation Army though???

[@jacksonwright5145]

All so true. Especially number 3. People CONSTANTLY put their beers on my amp.

[@broganchimento4667]

i have a friend that comes over every once in awhile and she WONT STOP CALLING MY BASS AN ELETRICK GITUAR I CANT COUNT HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE CORRECTED HER

[@Esteban_83]

0:17 I hope that was CGI…

[@kingkongkungkwang]

Play a song perfectly while smoking taking a dump, drinking gasoline, getting disowned by parents all at the same time Forgets how to life as soon as the recording button is pressed

[@bennaustin6632]

Holy shit that exposure bs sucks. I used to work in a pub in Australia and they paid, pretty sure it was cash, old school, manager went into the safe. No idea how much, I wasn’t that nosy. The regular cover bands at weekends and pianists at lunch and blues / country / gospel on Wed and Thurs got paid directly by the pub. The 2 jazz clubs on Mon and Tues got paid by the respective club / society (different types of jazz, different club / day) from door takings from the cover charge the clubs collected. Sadly, that pub was bought by a supermarket chain for the bottle shop (aka off licence or liquor store) that was attached to it and now it is no longer a live venue. There are fewer and fewer left.

[@RaBob]

The most annoying thing for a bass player is when he or she delivers a pizza to a college dormitory and arrives at the lobby, hands off the pizza to whatever "random" person is there to claim that they ordered the pizza.... Then, after the bass player goes back to the pizza kitchen, the phone rings and the real person who ordered the pizza says, "Hey, when is my pizza gonna get here?"

[@ChrisBevanBass]

I've been working on a load of Dirty Loops stuff recently, and number 4 is ACCURATE. Not gonna have many fingers left by the time I can actually play that stuff...

[@glennfolau6959]

I get annoyed with guitarists and people who seem to think that bassists are "failed", or "wannabe" lead guitarists, and roll their eyes when you say to play bass.

[@Turboy65]

Other annoying things bassists have to deal with....having to ask mom for a ride when you're in your 40s. Having to reschedule a gig because your parole officer has a scheduling conflict on that day.

[@chasecopeland5530]

I would also add guitar players who can’t do more than strum three chords trying to tell you how “simple” it is to play bass.

[@StevenTwoTwo]

I always say "yeah, it's easy to play, that doesn't mean it's easy to be good at"