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Title: Paul's Bass Playing Article
Post by: Sondra on December 22, 2004, 07:31:52 AM
I just thought this was interesting. His bass playing is so underrated. This kind of puts it into perspective.

http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/paulbass.htm
Title: Re: Paul's Bass Playing Article
Post by: SieLiebtDich on December 22, 2004, 09:49:21 AM
he sure had alot of influences :-)
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Post by: Indica on December 22, 2004, 12:19:06 PM
thanks for the link.
His bass playing is amazing.
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Post by: An Apple Beatle on December 22, 2004, 02:06:32 PM
Nice one MaccaLvr! Great find. I have read the first 1/4 will read the rest later. Really interesting. Great article for all bass players.

Heres a funny thread possibility...........
Do you prefer Macca's Hofner or Rickenbacher on Beatle recordings??????

I will already abstain. he he he!
Title: Re: Paul's Bass Playing Article
Post by: Indica on December 22, 2004, 05:24:01 PM
I Love the hofner, but the Rickenbacker lines are just..amazing.
Rain, And Your Bird can Sing, Yer Blues, Lucy in the Sky, Baby your a rich man.etc just love em!
Title: Re: Paul's Bass Playing Article
Post by: number14 on December 22, 2004, 06:32:17 PM
the beatles influenced in many ways and the base is one of them
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Post by: Bruno on December 22, 2004, 07:24:14 PM
nice article :)
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Post by: Sadie4 on December 22, 2004, 08:25:15 PM
Paul played the bass (still does) perfectly well!
Title: Re: Paul's Bass Playing Article
Post by: tkitna on December 22, 2004, 10:14:32 PM
I'll have to say the Ric for me. The Hoffner just didnt cut as well imo.