2009-04-11 14:09:43 UTC
There's a small dilemma though, I don't know whether to learn electric guitar, or electric bass.
I think that the bass, as an instrument, and in the way it's usually played, fits my personality much better than a lead-playing guitar: I'm kinda laid back and mellow, I'm a kind of quiet, shy person, I prefer to stay in the background, but at the same time do my own thing so that if people are paying attention, they'll notice me and see that I'm more "interesting" than most people. Also, I'd like to learn whichever one I learn before I go to college (sophmore in high school now, starting to learn the instrument this summer), and I think the bass would be easier for me to learn, or at least somewhat faster.
The guitar, however, is a much more popular instrument though, and a lot of people know how to play. Guitars draw a lot of attention, and are kinda on the forefront of the playing. I'm not sure if that's the best thing though, because in my band, the lead is always going to be a marimba, pretty much. I know that at least some girls think a guy who plays guitar is very sexy and dateable, and I'm kinda in the market for a girlfriend who would appreciate my music, so I'm kinda looking for the sexier instrument, at least as a factor in my decision, if not the deciding one.
so, my question for you ladies out there (or experienced guitar/bass players who would like to make a suggestion) is this: Which instrument should I try to learn, based on how attractive you think a guitar player vs a bass player is, the ease of learning the instrument, if you know, and any other factors that would influence your decision. Thanks a bunch for answering, or even visiting my question if you decide not to answer.