Would 2 bass guitars in a rock band be to overpowering?

Question

My friends and i are wondering would that be to much bass

Answer 1

As long as you have enough lead guitars to balance it out it's never tooo powerful.

Answer 2

You don't need 2 bass players in a band, thats just overkill. Bands use 2 guitar players to get a fuller sound and because alot of songs just need more than one guitar part in many areas. But to have more than 1 bass just isn't needed at all. Basically you need to get yourself a real bass player and you'll be fine with just one.

Answer 3

i'm not an expert on the subject, but maybe if one bass was a little...hm, lower, quieter, whatever you want to say, than the other bass, it might work out. but you have to have two guitarists, too.

i wish you luck with your band. ^^

Answer 4

Ned's Atomic Dustbin had two bass players. There really are no rules, just do what sounds good.

Answer 5

One playing busy stuff with a bright tone, maybe with a pick, and one thumb-picking a pedal type line with a dull, fat tone would work fine.

Answer 6

Detune one up an octive. there are no rules to music. but atleast one player would really have to know how to play.

Answer 7

No way - there are 2 in my uncles band and it sounds awesome!!!!

Answer 8

depends how high your playin them or if your playin tone up or tone down

Answer 9

no not as long as sound man knows his job but always remember the drummer still has got to be heard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!