text: bass players.? are you one? have any favorite players? i play the bass so i like other players input. i have  been playing bass for over 20 yrs. played out in the  local circuit. i have to  say, there has to  be a top 10 or 5 at  least. stu hamm(satriani), geddy lee(rush),les claypool(primus), james myung(dream theater), flea (red hot chili peppers.........see? the list can get endless.  my current fav for me is, james myung of dream theater.......dude plays a 6 string bass so effortlessly that i  get jealous i'm not the player  he  is. if you've not heard d t..check em' out. ya won't be sorry. rock on!