In many bands, the singer and the lead guitarist tend to get the most attention from the public. Bass players, typically don’t get nearly as much spotlight, except for stars like Flea or Les Claypool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What’s more, bassists often complain they are taken for granted, even looked down upon by their band mates. Bassists often get offended by statements from other musicians that bass is a lot easier than guitar, that bassists are failed guitarists, or that a normal person would never choose to play bass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some guitarists show great disrespect towards the bass player and will do things such as turning down the bass amp without asking so they can hear the guitar louder. Such repeated remarks and acts bring down bass players and lower their self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bass players are often quiet and humble persons who don’t seeking praise and glamour. They’re often happy to stay in the background to anchor down the music and lay down the groove along with the drummer, playing a key role is pulling the music together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That said, every musician needs to see some level of respect and approval from the public and\/or fellow musicians in order to have an enjoyable experience when playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But while some bassists do feel they get less attention and recognition compared to other musicians in the band, others don’t feel that way and are happy with the way the public and their band mates treat them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For them, mediocre bass players might be looked down upon just like for any other instrument, but real musicians generally appreciate a good bassist. They point to the fact that mediocre bass players may be more common than other instruments because of the shortage of bassists (most new musicians take up singing or guitar). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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