I wanna try Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings... My bass is terribly in need of a string change. Had them on since I first got it in Dec 2010. XD

I don't use picks. I feel like it restricts me, plus it feels extremely weird on the thick strings. :/ I move faster without a pick and all.

I idolized John Cooper from Skillet. He's the lead vocalist/bassist, for those who are unaware. It would have been an easy switch for me because I went from violin to upright bass and then to bass guitar. :3

I stuck some Dean Markley Blue Steels on my Schecter. I dunno if the whole 'cryogenic activated' gimmick really does anything or not, but I do know that they have a real nice, bright sound, and loads of mid-range crunch. I love 'em~

I don't use picks, mostly since I've forgotten how to use them by now, haha. It's just easier and faster to play without one, I think.

I'm not entirely sure why I started in with bass guitar, but if I had to guess I'd say it was inspired by the music I was listening to at the time; lots of Iron Maiden, for sure. One of these days I'll get that 'Steve Harris Gallop' down. >:I

Ernie Balls ^^

I don't use picks.

Bass just sounded like my thing. I've played electric guitar for a while and then I picked up a bass and was sold immediately.

I prefer GHS Boomers. The old ones with a stick of dynamite on them. I only have one pack of long-scale lights left over from the golden days. Currently On my Aria I'm playing some medium weight Boomers. They're okay. On my Univox and Warwick I have Seymore Duncan Medium weights.

I tried a bunch of different brands and nothing really had the feel. I prefer uncoated round wounds in Nickel or Stainless Steel.



I use a Pick, sometimes. It all depends on what type of sound I want to achieve. Picks allow for more attack and drive. Fingers are faster and smoother. Slapping is... well, slapping. Occasionally I'll punch the strings.



I originally learned guitar when I was in school. At some point I gravitated towards the bass because it seemed to be more understated. In actuality, it is part of the foundation. It turns out that I really love the feel of bass. Music flows through me naturally opposed to the guitar and its tiny-ass strings.

1. Rotosound Flat-wound 77 Jazz Bass strings.

2. I alternate. I'll use my fingers to play a lot of songs, but faster or heavier songs I use a pick for.

3. I originally started in 2010 and decided to play bass because I didn't want to copy my brother (he plays guitar). Plus I thought bass looked easier. Of course I quit playing after half a year (don't know why) and started playing again december last year.



(Sorry for commenting a month after the journal was made)