very impressed with "American Scott"'s ability to channel diverse players from lots of eras and genres.

@mrbouncelol

3 жыл бұрын

This guy makes great content, he would kill just on his own tbh

@russellzauner

3 жыл бұрын

this guy is a demo beast. love how he says stuff like "i like to run this a little closer to the neck for X's tone", helps us learn feel to build up our own tones.

@bass_note

3 жыл бұрын

american scott🤣🤣 that's really suitable expression🤣🤣🤣

@catzdollz9810

Жыл бұрын

Don't you mean IAN?

@papajakeyjake

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 american Scott 💀

I'm overwhelmed by Ian's passion and knowledge. He's killing it.

@brianengquist2110

3 жыл бұрын

I'm blown away by how versatile he is with so many different styles. ENVY!

@timothyd9543

3 жыл бұрын

He's the American version of Scott: clear, concise, full of enthusiasm. These videos just keep getting better.

@guytensen2407

3 жыл бұрын

He has an infectious enthusiasm that brings me so much joy!

@chrishoetger8023

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian! Really love your energy and your playing! And of course that ‘78 jazz bass!!!

@666RKELLY

3 жыл бұрын

I also need a rick ha who am I kidding I need em all

one of the most iconic bass line got played by a sax player, nice

@felippebueno6046

3 жыл бұрын

kinda makes sense cause they are so good at phrasing

@randalldick3935

2 жыл бұрын

He was a bassist and also saxophone player. Check out the Crusaders. Also a session bassist.

@Pedroleum100

2 жыл бұрын

Not surprising. Many famous bass players started out on another instrument, like Flea who played trumpet before he switched to bass.

@028fn48dne

2 жыл бұрын

He's also on Jimmy Smith's Root Down, sampled and made famous by the Beastie Boys. Look him up, he's everywhere.

0:53 Fender 51' Style 2:43 Fender Precision Bass 4:32 Fender Bass VI 5:55 Rickenbacker 4001 V63 7:02 Fender Mustang 1966 7:54 Guild Starfire I 1966 9:02 Hofner Club 1967 10:14 Gibson Thunderbird 1976 11:08 Fender Jazz Bass 13:25 Musicman Stingray

I enjoyed this program.

@vopner

3 жыл бұрын

Heya Adam, me too! Volume is good for both cooking and bass playing ; )

@hydrodragonn7385

3 жыл бұрын

Hey adam

@yankeerose7697

3 жыл бұрын

heyy adam

@jamesburke2311

3 жыл бұрын

Some white wine and magical Christmas chords would have made it better

@victorkoropeckyj2771

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam!

A deep dive on short scale basses would be great as they seem to be having a real renaissance these days.

@stevesnackincake

2 жыл бұрын

I got one of the Ibanez Talman basses with a short scale neck. It's ok but I kind of wish I'd seen the Gretch Electromatic Jr Jet first.

@godfreydaniel6278

2 жыл бұрын

I love my Squire "Custom Modified" (whatever that means) Jaguar short scale with half-rounds...

@keldrean

2 жыл бұрын

I love my Epiphone flying v

@hlepcic

2 жыл бұрын

Id like to see how Epiphone Rumblekat compares to other short scales :)

@primus223

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely head over heels for my gretsch junior jet (single pickup)

My wallet: "Wait, what are you doing? Hey, stop looking at those basses!"

@brentsykora7541

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding. I own 4 of those different models. Different year models, of course. That vintage stuff gets expensive.

A friend of a friend let me have his 50's Fender P bass for a week. Best Bass I ever played.

@xavierandradev

3 жыл бұрын

The amazing thing is that Leo got it right just from the beginning. Usually when a new invention comes out, the first version becomes quickly outdated. But the 51 P bass can compete with any other bass today.

@porkbelly0713

3 жыл бұрын

Geddy Lee agreed with you

does this dude have his own channel? he's killing it with his enthusiasm. made me pick up my bass again after a week of inactivity haha

@petset77

3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya. I'm picking one of mine up after not taking any out of the closet in over a year.

@vvutangmc

3 жыл бұрын

here kzread.info this dude is so amazing

@rome8180

2 жыл бұрын

Not only does Ian seem like a cool guy, but he's an awesome player with great tastes. Scott is great, but he can get way too busy with his playing and with the music he likes.

I'm fine dying without food but have all these basses.

Glad you brought out that factoid about Wilton Felder on I Want You Back. That's a very little known fact. He was dear friend of mine, and I have great memories at his home and stage playing together. He was one of nicest people you'd ever want to meet. I miss him a lot. Thanks for giving him props!

@ajsteven

3 жыл бұрын

Wilton was an absolute beast on the bass. Not a bad sax player, either (Crusaders) 🤩

As to the Hofner's lack of sustain: I love the thumpy tone of a hollow body. That's why I have one. Edit: Can't believe you left out the Danelectro Longhorn. The Who's My Generation was recorded with one.

@slimkickens

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, the strings kept breaking, so in the end it was a Jazz with la bella tapewounds

@metallsnubben

2 жыл бұрын

@Thomas Nieskens That's crazy to hear. Kind of like how people buy printers instead of ink cartridges nowadays lol

@user-rj3gw4km2t

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was a Jazz in the end

@CarlDraper

Жыл бұрын

wasn't on My generation but other legends have used them such as jack Bruce (he also had a bass VI)

Hate to be the one, but......the Rock The Casbah bass line was Topper Headon (the drummer) who also laid down the piano when he was alone in the studio. The guitars and vocals were added later. Only took me forty years to find that out.

@timothyd9543

3 жыл бұрын

I have heard those rumors about it being Topper but I don't buy it. That is a 'real' bass line by a 'real' bass player. My guess is, and I've heard this rumor, that it's Norman Watt-Roy. He played on 'Magnificent Seven' and, reputedly, on 'Hitsville UK.'

@G8GT364CI

3 жыл бұрын

@@timothyd9543 It's true, I've known that for years. " Headon progressively taped the drum, piano and bass parts, recording the bulk of the song's musical instrumentation himself". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_the_Casbah

@G8GT364CI

3 жыл бұрын

That has been known for almost 40 years., i heard that many years ago. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_the_Casbah

@G8GT364CI

3 жыл бұрын

@@timothyd9543 I've been playing bass for 53 years and know how to play, was a pro when I was younger, I was surprised that he did so well actually but I heard about this some 40 years ago, and if it was common knowledge that long ago but was BS you would have thought that someone would have corrected the record by now.

@G8GT364CI

3 жыл бұрын

@@timothyd9543 You could be right, I'm not saying that I definitely know but you would think that if it were BS someone would have said something in all this time. Most heroin addicts are not know for there stellar practice regimen. I will have an open mind from now on though, thanks. Simonon was never a very good player either.

I’ve never played a Rickenbacker but ever time I hear one I fall in love with the tone.

@kkyyee

2 жыл бұрын

same. i wish i could afford one

@TenFalconsMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Worst bass ever. Get a German made Warwick or MusicMan Stingray. The Ricks are overpriced junk you'll regret ever buying.

@veryslyfox9704

2 жыл бұрын

@@TenFalconsMusic why? I tried one and it felt and sounded great.

@TenFalconsMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@veryslyfox9704 Buy one and see for yourself. As my bass tech once said: "The only time you'll enjoy it is the day you buy it & the say you sell it." No truer words have ever been spoken. Mine is rotting in it's case because I refuse to inflict misery on another by selling it to them. So unfortunately, I'm stuck with mine. It's the curse that keeps you cursing.

@veryslyfox9704

2 жыл бұрын

@@TenFalconsMusic still didnt answer why, but now i know you just have buyers remorse

Scott give this guy a raise

Those Jazz bass tones just make me smile.

I want a "Deep then Deeper Dive". 10 minutes on your 78 Jazz with 9 of the minutes focused on getting that Bobby Vega vibe!!! Do it.... DOOOOOOO IIIIITTTTTTTTT!!! Er......please?

@matthewlunsford4351

3 жыл бұрын

This!

@dtales77

3 жыл бұрын

Scott fid a full interview and video on bobby

Tina Weymouth fan here! Tina was known to use the mustang, but not on psycho killer, which appeared on the “77” record. She used a fender precision bass, and occasionally a music master.

@eb3bnj

3 жыл бұрын

And a Hofner Club, of course

Please do a full video on the Ric basses. I have never been able to find any sort of real deep info/history video on the bass guitars, which is kind of nuts for how legendary they are and as they have been come a go to in a lot of metal (stoner, doom, etc.) now a days

@seigas

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris! Just saw your comment, hope that helps! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqp4tq2OiNrQlrw.html

@EleanorPeterson

3 ай бұрын

Yep. I get the impression that a lot of people - including musical professionals - are almost 'scared' to focus on Rickenbacker basses because... well, because they're not Fenders. Liking Ricky basses is taboo. The bass police will tell you that Ric basses are flawed, that nobody likes them, that they produce crummy sounds, that they don't play or stay in tune, that they're no good for such-and-such a type of music, that nerds who like prog rock should be humanely destroyed, that yo mamma sooooo fat that - Well, basically, it's like being back at school getting bullied for not liking what everybody else TELLS YOU to like. Yes, Fender make terrific instruments. No question of that. Fabulous, desirable instruments. But I couldn't help noticing how the distinctive snarling Rickenbacker sound was surreptitiously [allegedly!] reverse-engineered for Geddy Lee when Fender made him an offer he couldn't refuse... Frankly, I don't care how many people think I'm uncool for showing an interest in Ric basses; I love them, the sounds they make, and the players who create music with them. It'd be nice if someone, somewhere, would celebrate their positives, but they're too worried about being picked on by Fender fans and losing their credibility (or their KZread subscribers). Fender fanatics are a bit like Elon 'Ego' Muskrat's Teslamic faithful, worshipping their brand and declaring anything without a Tesla badge to be anathema. Well, I love Rickenbacker basses AND Fender basses AND many others. I'm not ashamed. Love has got nothing to do with numbers or popularity or peer pressure or looks or public opinion. It's about passion, and that's never had to make sense.🤭

Alembic Series 1. In the late 70s, it was the bass to have if you had $2000 to spend. Stanley Clarke to John McVie, Phil Lesh, John Paul Jones all played them. Beautiful wood, neck through the body construction, brass hardware, active noise cancelling. It was the bomb!

@SignificantOtherProd

2 жыл бұрын

I've only played an Alembic once - except that was a bass you didn't "play" - it SANG to you!

@hubbsllc

2 жыл бұрын

@@SignificantOtherProd It's been years since I've touched one but yes, it's an experience.

@Alembizoa

2 жыл бұрын

Right? Only the most advanced electronics of any bass of that decade! The workmanship of the build is unparalleled, especially back then. And the feel? After you've played a series bass for a while, most other basses feel like toys. There's nothing like an AlembIc series l or all ..it really represents the pinnacle of 70s bass. I've played since the late 70s and my second bass was a used 78 long scale series l(my first was an old Tele bass) and from there I was hooked.! I've had a few, including a custom 82 fretless and a 77 fretted both of which I still have and play. To omit AlembIc is is to forsake that which bass can be! And a series can make all the tones of all ten of those basses shown!

@berkeleybernie

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Alembic changed the game. You might say they opened the modern era of basses. I have a Kawai F2B which is a knockoff but never have had the pleasure of owning the real deal. BUT I did pick up a Series I *guitar* that had been languishing in a tiny shop in Long Beach CA.

@hubbsllc

2 жыл бұрын

@@berkeleybernie Nice axes. My c. 1979 Ibanez Studio 8-string (see my channel) was made with Alembic in mind with the layering of woods, the brass bridge atop an embedded brass block, separate brass tailpiece, similarly-shaped headstock, rotary "varitone" switch - the pickup covers are a near-copy.

yes. do the in-depths for all of them.

@davidozab2753

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not even a bassist and I'll watch in depth videos on ALL OF THEM. So good!

@stephenghudson6179

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed they all deserve their own video. Good suggestion.

@shyankhan_

3 жыл бұрын

yeah we’ll watch them all

A Rickenbacker and a Music Man are on my Bucket List basses, for sure. It's shallow, but I find those to be the two most beautiful bass designs.

@TenFalconsMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Ricks are overpriced garbage (probably why you don't see anyone playing one these days). Get the MusicMan!

All the basslines on The Church's Priest=Aura were recorded on a Bass VI. And of course... most albums by the Cure post 1981 featured a Bass VI in some capacity. Usually those chimey melodies (i.e. pictures of you, lullaby etc) are played on the Bass VI.

Personally, I think that the Gibson basses are really underrated, one of my favourite basses is the Gibson EB-3. My Top three are definitely: 1. Rickenbacker 4001/4003 2. Gibson EB-3 3. Fender P-bass

@ryangoodrow8829

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I hate that Gibson only recognizes things like the thunderbird and SG basses, IMO the ripper, grabber, and RD need more love

@metallsnubben

2 жыл бұрын

​@@ryangoodrow8829 The grabber in particular, something about it that's just so _basic_ and chunky looking (in a very good way) with that headstock. And a sliding pickup??? The RD imo (especially the guitar version) is up there with the explorer and thunderbird for a cool original shape, and then I see this on wikipedia: "The active circuitry was not appreciated greatly; guitar players deemed the sound too harsh. Gibson, however, thought that the RD's styling was to blame for its lack of success, and applied the concept (active electronics) to the more conventional Les Paul and ES models.[3] [...] The Les Paul Artist, as it came to be known, was not a success either, and was "quietly dropped" in 1981.[3] " Gibson making the complete wrong conclusion... again

@killerinstinctstudios9065

2 жыл бұрын

There isn’t a single epiphone or Gibson bass I wouldn’t own happily but the epiphone jack cassady is one of the best sounding instruments I’ve ever heard

@jh565bb

2 жыл бұрын

The thing about most Gibson basses is, epiphone does it better, not with the thunderbird, but basses like the ripper. The Gibson ripper had a very basic tone deep but limited tone, the epi ripper from the 90s had P and Jazz bass esc pickups, making it very versatile. Even Krist Novaselic from Nirvana swapped out his Gibson pick ups for fender pick ups, genrally its better to buy the Epiphone with basses. Gibson shine on guitars, but overall their basses are very overpriced for what you get and you are better off going for a musicman, rickenbacker or American/japanese made fender jazz or P bass at that money. And I say this as someone who would love a Gibson thunderbird, but there's better value for that kind of budget. They are a company that charges too much for a sound you can achieve at half that price, which sucks because I do like Gibson, also their weight is a back breaker, not something you want at a gig.

@jh565bb

2 жыл бұрын

@@killerinstinctstudios9065 I want one of those, loved my epi ripper, but would have loved a jack cassidy.

What? No Gibson EBO / EB3? One of the most surprising and iconic basses of all time.

@VoxMax1200

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! And Epiphone Rivoli.. (not this Guild) "British invasion" iconic bass!! Animals, Yardbirds, W.Fontana & Mindbenders etc

@Peterickenbacker1

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Great list in this video, but leaving out Gibson EB3/SG is like totally forgetting about Jack Bruce. Just sayin

@DannyBoi2112

3 жыл бұрын

@@VoxMax1200 Pretty sure Paul Simonon used a Rivoli too

@VoxMax1200

3 жыл бұрын

@@DannyBoi2112 Yeah! And Chip Hawkes from the Tremeloes! Silence is Golden..

Glen Campbell was an unrecognized guitar great!!! RIP And totally agree re McCartney. He spends a lot of time playing off the A where others might have written in the E. And in the higher register. So many tracks validate this.

Maybe not a "Play before you die" classic but I think the 1979 Peavey T-40 deserves an honorable mention. Wonderful sounding and playing bass if you have a strong enough back for it. I had one in the late "80's that I believe was made of solid oak since it weighed in like a ships anchor! Not sure if any famous bassists played the T-40 but I'm sure there must be some, or used in the studio on classic albums.perhaps? If anyone has insight on the subject I'm curious to know.

Thunderbird - the name says it all. Sings like a bird and roars like thunder!

What happened to the Gibson EB3 bass, it was a big deal during the 60s?.

@ferox965

3 жыл бұрын

He could have skipped the Mustang bass and put the SG in there.

@SilojensenDK

3 жыл бұрын

Fun Fact: John Paul Jones bought the EB that used to be in Little Richard's orchestra and used it recording Zep 3. Seen here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZ5kl5uoabLdobw.html

@alexdelcastillo8837

3 жыл бұрын

@@SilojensenDK that explains why it appears in the revolving cover then? I always assumed he use the jazz and p bass on that album with rounds

@polara01

3 жыл бұрын

@@SilojensenDK where did you learn of this? Is there an interview you can refer me to where Jones discusses this he was pretty good yeah it's letting little secrets out about his tricks how he played in recorded certain things that would be great to read that at the source...? Thanks very much! Bob

@SilojensenDK

3 жыл бұрын

@@polara01 1977 interview link here: www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/rock_chronicles_rock_chronicles_1970s_john_paul_jones.html Quote: I got ahold of a very nice Gibson violin bass (pictured in the little cut out wheel on the cover of Led Zeppelin III). That was nice, too, it’s not stage worthy, but it gives a beautiful warm sound. I don’t like Gibson basses generally because they feel all rubbery; I like something you can get your teeth into. But the violin bass was the only Gibson that was as heavy as a Fender to play, but still had that fine Gibson sound. I used it on Led Zeppelin III, and I’ve used it every now and again, usually when I’m tracking a bass after I’ve done keyboards for the main track. The one I have went through Little Richard’s band and then through James Brown’s band, and it arrived in England. In fact, I saw it in an old movie clip of Little Richard. It was probably about a ’48 or ’50 or something like that; it was the original one.

This was actually more informative than most. It reminds me how electric bass is a relatively new kid on the block. I really loved the endless sustain on the thunderbird & thanks for the reveal that roundabout was played on a ricky. The song that got Les Claypool totally addicted to bass. The Music man stingray was also used on Chic le freak. & Queen Another one bites the dust. Leo Fender stated that his greatest regret in life was selling the brand that carried his name to CBS. The irony being that without the industrial might of that company takeover demand would have never had enough supply.

Love how you ran through the different basses highlighting the tonal differences, giving examples of the musicians that played them and played samples from songs. You did all that engagingly and without filler and drama. A+

I've enjoyed this video more than the last 500 by others. Why? no nonsense, just accurate facts on the instruments and an honest, fair demo of pick and finger playing on each with a nod to slap as well. Nice to speak to the flats/round wound strings too. I own/have owned half the basses in this vid and can relate to it. Very well done!

Ian you’re the absolute best bass person on the internet right now! I would love you to talk about what tones you get out of your basses, like a list of go to’s for different gigs or how you go about finding the right tool for the sound you hear in your head using what you have available. Also was surprised by my comment being right there in the video, I don’t make many at all!

My picks...probably Precision rock and Thunderbird. But the Mustang wasn't bad!

The Alembic Series I was the most important bass of the 70s, changed so much that came after it. Really needs to be on this list.

@blainekelley816

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Didn’t see this until I wrote a comment.

@peterhess2610

Жыл бұрын

Any Alembic should be on this list. I have an Epic and none of my other basses can touch it for the playability and that roar it puts out and how it cuts thru the mix. Maybe the fact that they start out at 10 grand and a loaded Series clocks in at close to 50k keeps them out of most peoples hands you don’t hear too much about them. I haven’t played too many boutique basses but of the ones I have played the alembic tops them all.

The Thunderbird was my clickbait! But I would love any of these. A deep dive series would be fabulous. Particularly on the Stingray with Leo's non-compete ending. Great vid!

Not enough Rickenbacker videos on the internet, I would love to see a video on it. They especially sound amazing through a fuzz!

Great video! Would be fantastic to have a “10 modern basses…” version 🤤

Bass guitar has opened my mind to music styles and bands I never would have enjoyed before. Music is the cure for many things.

Great how you pulled of the most distinctive lines so effortless and accurate! I’d like to see more of the Thunder in a no-rock context.

@EvilSean62

3 жыл бұрын

seconded ... always wanted one but i can get all the sounds from my current menagerie ... i`d love to see something only it can do ... just to piss off the wife and buy one lol ...she knows im joking ....hopefully

Wow. That’s some seriously awesome (and diverse!) bass playing. Knocked every riff out of the park. And amazing attention to detail. Hats off to you, sir!

Scott since I was a kid in the 80’s thunderbird was alway my favorite bass

My classic favorite for the ride... Kramer 76B. Heavy to wear at a gig. A stool is a must. I love for classic Kiss and drop D rock.

Please more of that two things: 1. you demonstrated how you got certain sounds like on the early precision. can you do more of that on lots of different basses. showing not just the sound from a record but sounds that you like and how you get them and what your mental concept was and a clip of you playing with that sound excentuating the thing that work well with that sound on that bass in that style of music. 2. more about the Guild please

Apparently the theme for "Twin Peaks" has been played on Fender VI. Geddy Lee is also associated with Rickenbacker that he played well to the 80's, e.g the song "Limelight", "Tom Sawyer", "2112" . The line you play is from "Limelight" originally with a Rickenbacker.

@tommyblackwell3760

3 жыл бұрын

Moving pictures was the last album he really played the Ric on.

Ian is such a natural organic paring for the brand Scott has built. SUCH a value added asset. THANK YOU!

Ian you are such a phenomenal presenter

yeah i'd love to dive into the 51 p bass. you can talk about how it "evolved" into the telecaster bass. i didn't know felder used that on the jackson 5 song, that's cool. one of the best basslines in history

I'm so glad to see you here Ian. You almost make me as happy as you look playing all these basses) Hope you're here on a permanent basis, such a gem into SBL!

Guitarist here who played bass for many years and find myself missing the forward mindset of the bass comunity, in terms of design and experimenting. I enjoyed the vid, keep it up!

I've had my Stingray for a little over a year. I love that instrument so much. It was always a dream to own one.

So great that Scott was able to connect with his American brother and that he also plays bass!! Crazy world! Great video Ian

Deep dive history of the Rick please. It's such a unique bass.

@TenFalconsMusic

2 жыл бұрын

That's until you plug it in and realise the pickups are complete garbage. Then you'll need a fret dressing in no time because they're made of butter. Not to mention the worst bridge design in bass history. It's like spending a truckload on something that hates you.

@camwatson433

2 жыл бұрын

@@TenFalconsMusic lmfaooo it’s kinda true

@phipschi4255

2 жыл бұрын

@@TenFalconsMusic i really love its sound and the looks but yeah, its just a very bad deal, you literally pay 500 bucks more than a usa fender which isnt as versetaile and its basically 60s technology

Each bass you show to us it the pure beauty. I could just even sit down and look at they all day.

How in the world did you leave out the Gibson EB3? One of the most iconic basis of the 60s and early 70s. Jack Bruce used it during his years with Cream, the bassist from Free, Peter Cetera during some live early Chicago tours on and on...

@DannyBoi2112

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I thought

@jr13227

3 жыл бұрын

That Gibson mudbucker pickup is legendary

@talbotsplace7316

2 жыл бұрын

Felix Pappalardi (Mountain, Producer etc) played one.

@terrypussypower

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. The EB3 was the first electric guitar I ever played as a youngster back in the early 70’s. I remember learning “Sunshine Of Your Love” and being totally hooked on the bass!

@marcusdawson5621

2 жыл бұрын

I own a ‘68 EB-3 and I’d agree!!

Wow... I was surprised by the Mustang. I've never paid any attention to short scale basses, but it was so clear to hear what you were saying about the higher strings maintaining that low end girth that most basses do not. I have to try one out! Another incredible video, Ian. Well done!

I love that Ian's doing videos for this channel now. Awesome player.

Fantastic walk through what I think are the most important basses of the 60's and 70's. Great playing in the examples. Will watch again.

Loved the 66 Guild bass! One of my favorites too...

I love this dude ! Professionalism + Passion + Love

Oh man, "Allisonbasspedia" is giving away knowledge, it's amazing to see how much you know and how much you seem to enjoy spreading all your knowledge. Honestly my passion is the Jazz, but to enlarge my view i'd like to have a video dedicated to the Stingray, thank you Ian and always thanks SBL

Well done, loved them all. Hofner quick decay vs. Thunderbird long sustain was really cool to point out, playing to each inst.'s strength. Mustang's balance of character low vs. high notes also really cool. Loved the Ricky example on the Beatles track, as they mostly only get press for the prog sounds (Rutherford, Squire, & Geddy of course). Great vid!

Amazing, top quality - thank you! Loved the good pace of this video, really stimulating! I’d love to see more about the Stingray, cheers :)

Ian, your videos are just always a highlight. You rock it each and every time and this presentation was an absolute pleasure to watch. Especially since you’re having so much fun with it. And we are too! 👍

Love this and love you man! Do whatever deep dive you want, it will be good.

I have owned a Mustang,played a Rickenbacker and P bass, I own a Kramer 650b but my favourite is my 1976 Stingray bass i bought new Jan 77

Great episode! Loved all the basses, but the Mustang was the surprise for me. 10 minutes on each of the basses would be great for 10 future episodes. Thank you Ian!

You done an incredible job in capturing the beauty and character of each Bass!! I LOVED ALL THE BASSES, AND WOULD BE FORTUNATE TO OWN ANY OR ALL OF THEM!!!!!!

Ian, I love your enthusiasm! You’re a great presenter, and this is an awesome video! (Now off to play my 76 P-bass, with flat wounds of course.)

I just started my journey to learn bass but I am loving it. I have been a vocalist all my life and have some messed up fingers on my right hand but I find I can still use them for the Bass. I am so freakin diggin this journey.

Love this video. Man, you gotta museum and you brain and fingers know how to work it! Good stuff

Thoroughly enjoyed this. And that antigua jazz!

Ian has become my favorite bass player/teacher/commentator. Such amazing knowledge and passion, and coolness about it.

Loved the music man sound. I had no idea.

Perfect example for bass players are the coolest dudes around! Love his enthusiasm and joy. I really would enjoy a video of using these basses in a recording environment. Which one to choose for what situation and/or style and why or why not? For example choosing a p bass for its non-humming splitcoil in a very acoustic sounding musical context.

Thank you for this video! This was really cool! And thank you for the info on the Hofner and how the notes die out so quickly. That explains the weird feeling I get when I play one. I always thought there was something wrong with them. Now I can appreciate it more. Would be cool to dive deeper into one of those.

the fades on that denim jacket are beautiful!

after watching this I looked up the Jeremy Messersmith song, love it. thank you!

Another awesome video! Glad you are a part of SBL. I'd love to see a deep dive on the Stringray and all of the different players and sounds it has covered.

I was surprised how much I liked the bass VI and mustang. Also I'd love to see in depth videos for all of them honestly, and I don't think I'm alone on that

Ian you gotta do more on the jazz basses man I’m loving it

I started my bassist studies just 4 years ago and i loved this videos to know features of this classic instruments. thanks a lot

Big big fan of this video. Love Ian's infectious passion.

Pretty damn cool video! A few glaring player omissions: Jack Bruce and John Lennon on the Bass IV, and John Entwistle on the Thunderbird. Perhaps a few more. Glaring instrument omission: Gibson EB-3, and the Hofner 500/1 (Beatle Bass). But still, great video. Deserving of their own segment would be the Precision and the Rick.

Paul Mc Cartney started playing a Rick bass in 1965 ("Think For Yourself" session) and kept playing it all through the Wings years, which makes it more than a decade. Before that, he played two different 500/1 Hofner Violin basses. He still plays one these days. Fender Jazz basses' pickups have 2 pole pieces and 2 coils (polarised in reverse with each other) per string.

I like the true to form approach you took by leaving the pup shields on. And closing w/the MM was perfect! I learned a lot. Leo Fender is the Kelly Johnson of guitar world.

Loved this ! Keep inspiring ! 🙏

Really interesting video. Love the mighty Stingray. Would be great to see an 80’s Bass video. Would you include the G&L L1000 ? Leo’s natural progression from Precision to Jazz to Stingray to G&L L1000 to L2000 ?

Sorry, but I would like an hour on each of these. Really great content!

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this video! Really loved ALL the basses that you played, as well. I played a Gibson EB0 many moons ago, which my wife presented me with as a recent Father's Day gift. Happy to subscribe to your channel...

Awesome. Great playing, sir.

I love Tony Levin, thanks for giving him credit he deserves! Thanks so much!

I tended to like the thunderbird, I knew a guy who had two of them, running through a SVT head, OMG, what an amazing sound. My favorite bass sound will always be a fret less.......Mark Egan. On the Pat Metheny group.....the Epic. It’s..well Epic.

@wilfredferwerda780

3 жыл бұрын

I've never played a T-Bird, but it's def the most badass looking of the bunch!

@BootsORiley

3 жыл бұрын

Gibson Thunderbirds are so much nicer in person, too. i've always really liked em. they don't get a ton of dynamic range, but they are so fuckin ROCK! i bet they do sound incred ran through an Ampeg rig, i've never heard that combo that i'm aware of

@stanhathcoat920

3 жыл бұрын

I gigged with a '76 Thunderbird(black, only 93 produced) & a 4001S Rickenbacker last half of the 70s, through a '75-76 SVT & 16 10s(later used 8 10s & a V4B- 2 15s in a folded horn}. The Rick was great for its signature sound, The Thunderbird was pure thunder, with definition with tones available with SVT. T-Bird used to make drink glasses dance on the bar, w/o being too loud. Guitars were stolen, still got the SVT & cabs.

Awesome. Loved the way you changed the sound of that 78 jaaaz bass all in a couple of minutes. Amazing presentation and playing

Awesome bass tips and playing! Great presentation skills!!!

Now i know how to live very long, it is a medical miracle.

I love the Höfner. Would enjoy a feature video on that one.

@Pk_Nangz

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

LOve this vid thanks for taking the time to show all the basses and riffs.

Well THAT was a great (under) 15 minutes! Loved every one of the basses and all for different reasons. Your playing is fantastic and getting a little more knowledge on some of them was great over my morning coffee. Thank you Scott!

Love the Ray. I fell for them as an instrument after lusting over Steve Garveys on the Cover of Buzzcocks Single Going Steady and hearing Why Can’t I Touch It. Then fell in love with Rics, Geddy, Bruce Foxton, Chris Squire etc. but one you missed out and Ive always loved and is a real slow burner of a classic is the Guild B302 or 402. VERY distinctive timbre, such clarity and articulation of each note. 😎