Guitar parts... on bass?

OK, I've never been a big fan of Nirvana (at all...), but today (actually, more like 30 minutes ago) I decided to learn the guitar part to Smells Like Teen Spirit on bass, correct octaves, chords, solo and everything. Its actually going better than expected. I need to learn the solo, and the main riff needs a bit of work, but other than that I've got it down. I could even record myself playing along to the original, if you want.

Kugelspot wrote:

OK, I've never been a big fan of Nirvana (at all...), but today (actually, more like 30 minutes ago) I decided to learn the guitar part to Smells Like Teen Spirit on bass, correct octaves, chords, solo and everything. Its actually going better than expected. I need to learn the solo, and the main riff needs a bit of work, but other than that I've got it down. I could even record myself playing along to the original, if you want.

well don't talk, just do it before I do...lol j/k j/k j/k j/k

Heck, I'm all for learning guitar parts on bass. I think it can expand your overall knowledge of bass technique if used properly.

Why not, man? Sounds fun...

I've tried doing this with some other songs (Kick out the Jams by the MC5 and Bang a Gong (Get it On) by T Rex). I mentioned my idea to my band's guitarist, he thought it was hilarious. Then I said he should put some really heavy gauge strings on his guitar, then tune down an octave and do the bass part. He thought that was even better. I actually think we should do this.