Acoustic Basses, Are They Any Good? - All About The bass

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  • @michaelkingston3434
    @michaelkingston34347 жыл бұрын

    I find acoustic basses are great for coffee shops and folk jams, also great to practice at home with.

  • @Tedinator01

    @Tedinator01

    3 жыл бұрын

    I also love that they weigh almost nothing.

  • @jd87fierogt

    @jd87fierogt

    3 жыл бұрын

    This one is. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKealNudccWuqKw.html

  • @jasonhollis3958

    @jasonhollis3958

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can barely hear the bass heed be better off playing an electric unplugged lol

  • @alexisroy4100

    @alexisroy4100

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jasonhollis3958 you can buy an electro acoustic bass ahah fender made one

  • @jasonhollis3958

    @jasonhollis3958

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alexisroy4100 Defeats the purpose a bit doesn’t it 🤷‍♂️

  • @experienceanimation217
    @experienceanimation2177 жыл бұрын

    Alice in Chains unplugged is the reason I need an acoustic bass

  • @ComaAlpha

    @ComaAlpha

    5 жыл бұрын

    Friends don't let friends get friend's haircuts

  • @marksimmons7906

    @marksimmons7906

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ComaAlpha I bought the 2017 edition of that bass THIS MORNING. Warwick Alien Standard (fretless!). I can't wait to try and sound like Mike Inez :)

  • @hunterglovinsky8299

    @hunterglovinsky8299

    4 жыл бұрын

    Facts!!

  • @Heisenbrick

    @Heisenbrick

    4 жыл бұрын

    I want one after learning about Les Claypool. He uses a resonator Bass in his Duo de Twang project. If I had a Boy I would name him after a man of the cloth, I’d call him Amos Moses............. Here Comes aaaaAAMOSssss...

  • @fooooked

    @fooooked

    4 жыл бұрын

    i agree

  • @Xactualize
    @Xactualize3 жыл бұрын

    i like the sound that an acoustic bass makes, as opposed to an electric bass. you still get the metallic sound of the strings, but also an abrasive, earthy, and reverb tone as well. I think it's awesome, and you can play any kind of music with it.

  • @AudiofiloChacharero

    @AudiofiloChacharero

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds very similar that when you put brand new strings to an acoustic guitar!

  • @tawmifm

    @tawmifm

    10 ай бұрын

    You can't play every kind of music with an acoustic bass lmao. You can play like 2

  • @BackPorchCountryPodcast

    @BackPorchCountryPodcast

    5 ай бұрын

    What's an "abrasive, earthy" tone sound like? Pretentious...

  • @BullyThaKidd
    @BullyThaKidd6 жыл бұрын

    duuuuuudddeee the improv jam at 10:36... dang it i wasn't prepared...

  • @user-yb1dg8oj6x

    @user-yb1dg8oj6x

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, such a captivating bass line, this dude knows his stuff!

  • @thecoedpoethbassist4605

    @thecoedpoethbassist4605

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pumped up kicks

  • @mrbungle7586

    @mrbungle7586

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thecoedpoethbassist4605 lmao, yep so many make the same comment. Nathan didn't just come up with that lol. Cheers

  • @alexcerezo7231
    @alexcerezo72317 жыл бұрын

    Love acoustic basses. First one i saw was in the unplugged by nirvana. I own a fender acoustic short scale. Nice for practice at home, very easy to play. The volume is not an issue, the sound fits nice with an acoustic guitar. Very happy to have it in my collection. Great job Nathan and Captain!

  • @jh565bb

    @jh565bb

    Жыл бұрын

    That's actually is the reason I bought my crafter BA400, I wanted one after watching nirvana unplugged and wanted the one they used in the London ukulele orchestra. Ive had it for years now, great for open mic nights/ messing around.

  • @davidcripps3011
    @davidcripps30114 жыл бұрын

    As a 6 string fretless acoustic bass player, I love it because a) it's dynamic range is phenomenal and b) you can just pick it up anytime and start working on new ideas without having to switch any kit on. It's an inspiring instrument. The downside is it's a difficult instrument to use live although there are ways around it. I think, in the end, I'll probably buy an electric bass for most gigs and use the acoustic bass for writing songs.

  • @achannel1818
    @achannel18185 жыл бұрын

    I searched for this because I heard someone refer to a bass guitar as an "electric bass guitar". The use of the word "electric" made me realise, "oh crap, do acoustic basses exist?"

  • @donh5794

    @donh5794

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Lady Seashell Bikini I just purchased one for the same reason you mentioned. I'm glad I did. It's fun to learn when you can pick it up anytime and practice and plug it into an amp whenever you want bigger sound.

  • @borderline5895

    @borderline5895

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lady Seashell Bikini that’s why I boought one it’s been my best friend in college especially with COVID. Great for learning and practice

  • @jeannebouwman1970

    @jeannebouwman1970

    2 жыл бұрын

    the electric bass was a mixture of the double bass and electric guitar, and the acoustic bass was developed later as an acoustic alternative

  • @stonehaven2289

    @stonehaven2289

    Жыл бұрын

    Cello, and upright orchestra basses are acoustic basses 🤣

  • @jeannebouwman1970

    @jeannebouwman1970

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stonehaven2289 well there is also an acoustic bass guitar, it is just that the electric bass came first and was inspired by the upright

  • @7hecu77er
    @7hecu77er5 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure folk don't play an acoustic guitar thinking it's a poor man's electric guitar; so acoustic bass should be regarded in the same way. Love the blues jam to finish! You've just tipped me over the edge and I've bought one.

  • @rgjmce666
    @rgjmce6667 жыл бұрын

    Damn you andertons, now I want an acoustic bass

  • @michaelroche2647

    @michaelroche2647

    6 жыл бұрын

    Trb403

  • @antoine1597

    @antoine1597

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm getting one now

  • @BudderB0y2222

    @BudderB0y2222

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@antoine1597 Was it worth it?

  • @antoine1597

    @antoine1597

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BudderB0y2222 well about that.... I'm not in a great state rn so one day I'll get one :) I cut my guitar strings cause I was angryyy

  • @BudderB0y2222

    @BudderB0y2222

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@antoine1597 All the more reason to play bass

  • @maggiepie8810
    @maggiepie88102 жыл бұрын

    As someone who has been finger picking A LOT, I really like the sound of acoustic basses.

  • @jh565bb

    @jh565bb

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check out crafter, great acoustic basses, I use a ba400 for open mic nights.

  • @alejandrodelrio8302

    @alejandrodelrio8302

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a Fender acoustic bass and I´m loving every single day playing it.

  • @lingyiiyang
    @lingyiiyang7 жыл бұрын

    Please do keep making these videos. Finally able to tune into a channel for regular bass reviews. Perhaps next time you could look at stuff like different string types for bass or even doing bass mod videos.

  • @marcosgallardo2317
    @marcosgallardo23177 жыл бұрын

    Maraichi traditionally use guitarones. Literally, "big guitar."

  • @trimcrew
    @trimcrew6 жыл бұрын

    As a bass player I found this video very inspiring and informative! Keep making bass videos!

  • @BradColemanisHere
    @BradColemanisHere7 жыл бұрын

    Great video! You're answering questions I've had for years, so keep up this type of thing please. Nathan is awesome, too. More of him please. I have a bit more respect for these acoustic basses too. Seems like if someone can play them right, they have a great fit in jam sessions and acoustic sets.

  • @jamesgoddin8880
    @jamesgoddin88807 жыл бұрын

    Cap'n Lee, this is a good and informative video. It couldn't have come at a better time for me because I'm in the market for an acoustic bass to play with a trio (acoustic guitar, cajon and bass) in wine bars and bistros and the like. Acoustic basses are ideal for that scenario, not only do they sound more 'natural', but they also look the part and won't frighten the punters into thinking they're going to be deafened while they eat and drink.

  • @paulgrammas1011
    @paulgrammas10113 жыл бұрын

    You’ve convinced me. Those two acoustics sound great together! Thanks for the Comparison. Well worth it!

  • @powerdegre
    @powerdegre3 ай бұрын

    Lovely video. Just picked up playing the bass and looking at an acoustic bass to take with me to practice when I'm on the road, you really gave me confidence that it would be money well spent, sounds fab.

  • @mrmusdtard2
    @mrmusdtard22 жыл бұрын

    A standing ovation for this ,amazing stuff .please do more ,as this is the best you have ever done ,so well done and let there be more on acoustic basses ,greatly enjoyed and much better than some of the boring stuff that you do,very best wishes to you and your brilliant bass player, Brian uk

  • @mrmusdtard2

    @mrmusdtard2

    2 жыл бұрын

    I still cant get over how good that last tune was ,amazing and its going around inside my head ,what a brilliant idea to come up with this master piece ,super good Brian uk

  • @MountainHomeJerrel
    @MountainHomeJerrel2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your information, expertise, passion, and positive attitude. I want to understand how other musicians feel about acoustic bass to help me decide if I should get one, and it is very annoying hearing countless people just complain about "awww it's not loud enough", and not explain any real positives or unique qualities of the instrument.

  • @Kevin-wd8jy
    @Kevin-wd8jy7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I've been contemplating an acoustic bass for a while now.

  • @Zig242
    @Zig2427 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video on stringless basses

  • @rickc2102

    @rickc2102

    7 жыл бұрын

    I've got one of those, an Arturia MicroBrute.

  • @miles0543

    @miles0543

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tuba?

  • @screamindeacon

    @screamindeacon

    4 жыл бұрын

    The stringless bass was critical to the unique sound on Prince's "When Doves Cry" :-P

  • @TheAlmightyYaya

    @TheAlmightyYaya

    4 жыл бұрын

    hmmmm fretless or really stringless?

  • @DarthCiliatus

    @DarthCiliatus

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fish

  • @gregoryjulian1333
    @gregoryjulian13335 жыл бұрын

    Great job guys. Thank you for the informative video. 👍🏼

  • @superkjell
    @superkjell7 жыл бұрын

    The first time I noticed an acoustic bass was The time is now by Moloko. Excellent song and great sound.

  • @rileyrosier9385
    @rileyrosier93857 жыл бұрын

    Awh, Hey this was great! I really enjoy watching you two review anything!

  • @derekdean7580
    @derekdean75806 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your videos and always learn something...... including this one : )

  • @smy0003
    @smy00037 жыл бұрын

    I like Nathan, I've found myself tuning in to these vids just because they're entertaining. Always been curious about acoustic basses, I assumed they wouldn't be loud enough to be any use at all but it sat in the mix with the fiddle really well. It would be a good substitute for a guitar in an acoustic duo for variety.

  • @ComaAlpha

    @ComaAlpha

    5 жыл бұрын

    Keep in mind that he's being mic'd on some and plugged in on others. If you're at the beach or camp fire use a pick or else you won't be heard.

  • @WilliamFawcett
    @WilliamFawcett7 жыл бұрын

    Not your finest hour? That was awesome! I have been wanting to see something about acoustic basses for a while thank you and Nathan that jam at 10:45 was fantastic, I am trying to tab it out just because I like how it sounds.

  • @cylixphoenix179

    @cylixphoenix179

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey quick question have you gotten the tab yet

  • @mrbungle7586

    @mrbungle7586

    3 жыл бұрын

    Song is Pumped up Kicks. I've worked this acoustic bass line out, it's not that difficult. Keanu lol, you can look up tabs, I think it's in a different Key, F by memory but you should be able to transpose it, maybe, depending on your experience and ability lol. It's in A obviously here. Oh and the feel is different here to the original and Nathan adds some chords, double stops etc. Cheers

  • @meepmeepimajeep
    @meepmeepimajeep6 жыл бұрын

    yes! Keep it up with the Basses! And I personaly would LOVE more acoustic bass reviews!

  • @patrickdbuck
    @patrickdbuck3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing this in depth video!

  • @orionseesall76
    @orionseesall765 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video! Last year, I was a leader on a youth trip and a couple of the guys brought along their 6-strings and invited me to their dorm room to jam. It was great fun, but I ended up using one of their guitars, which left one of them out. This year, we plan on being more prepared. Even though I started out playing the 6-string, that's the only guitar they play. Since I typically only play the bass when I am on deck at church, I thought this year, I would bring along an acoustic bass. The problem is, it is hard to come across these in a lot of shops around here and I would really rather play a guitar before I buy it. So, with that being said, I am glad you put together this quick rundown video. I had my eye on a Cordoba Mini II Bass MH-E, but then came across an Ibanez PCBE12MH online and was curious. That's how I found your video. So, thanks for saving me the trouble of having to track one down and see for myself. I have a better feel for what that one is like. And now I may look into that Fender as well. Sadly, I can't afford to spend the money on that sweet sounding Sigma for something I am only going to play once in awhile. I love your channel, watch it often, and love the format you have. However, I would love to hear more on the bass. Occasionally, mind you. No need to change things up to drastically. I particularly would love to hear some more "Bass-centric" pedal reviews. Keep up the fine job you all are doing across the pond there.

  • @SamRommer
    @SamRommer7 жыл бұрын

    Great to see some bass love. I'd love to see a string comparison as flatwounds/tapewound are popular options for different tonal options for acoustic basses.

  • @reviewexpert9279
    @reviewexpert9279 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are awesome. Loved it.

  • @peinmilan
    @peinmilan7 жыл бұрын

    I have the Ibanez, I use it for practice in fron of TV or anywhere if I don't have an amp available. Easy to pick up and work on some riffs, etc... Nice to have one for sure!

  • @LloydWoodall
    @LloydWoodall7 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see some love for the acoustic bass! Cheers!

  • @akos46
    @akos464 жыл бұрын

    I liked your video, as being completely new to this, I learned a lot as well. I think I am gonna get one of the Fender one's as the new 60 series has the solide spruce top now. Thanks guys for you help! :-)

  • @SpoonVet
    @SpoonVet7 жыл бұрын

    Love the video, I use a Tanglewood acoustic bass for practicing at home, great and easy to pick up, throw in the car for hotel practice on the work nights away from home - essential for home use. Have jammed with acoustic guitars plugged into a small bass amp.

  • @jmcsquared18
    @jmcsquared186 жыл бұрын

    3:59 That's mine!! Had to get me an Ibanez. Acoustic basses deserve so much more love, they are a must-have for anyone who adores music.

  • @mrtelechi
    @mrtelechi3 жыл бұрын

    That 'outro' really rocked! Niiiiiiiiice... Loved it!

  • @florenttenryu5011
    @florenttenryu501113 сағат бұрын

    Love this sound, i'm looking for one to play acoustic blues. Thank you Nathan, great playing ❤

  • @befingered
    @befingered7 жыл бұрын

    For me, the point of an acoustic bass guitar would be the ability to play in some situations without having to plug in. However, I've never played one that was loud enough for that. Some import brands are especially quiet-but even higher end instruments run up against the laws of physics by not having enough vibrating surface and a big enough internal cavity to produce sufficient volume. There's a reason upright basses are that big. I've heard that old Earthwood bases could pull it off, and Ribbecke has made at least one huge acoustic bass guitar that might do it.

  • @gilgameshtheindomitable8116

    @gilgameshtheindomitable8116

    7 жыл бұрын

    It's so frustrating that bass guitars large enough to be played purely acoustically aren't produced anymore.

  • @ComaAlpha

    @ComaAlpha

    5 жыл бұрын

    In situations like that learn how to use a pick. It'll give you the volume you need.

  • @musicismyreligion5213

    @musicismyreligion5213

    4 жыл бұрын

    "Plugging in" is possible anywhere now..hell even my Yamaha THR10 portable amp is built to handle a bass and its loud as hell even on batteries.

  • @befingered

    @befingered

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@musicismyreligion5213 Yes, you can always plug in, but my comment was about playing acoustically. An unplugged upright bass sounds fine in back of guitars, banjos, fiddles, etc.-but I haven't heard an acoustic bass guitar loud enough to do that. (I haven't heard the Earthwood or Ribbecke.)

  • @jingler_bob

    @jingler_bob

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you dude I love playing it unplugged and plugged tbh

  • @dirkjanklijn9949
    @dirkjanklijn99495 жыл бұрын

    Verry helpfull, thnx, was allready looking into the Sigma.

  • @adamphillips9737
    @adamphillips97377 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review, thanks

  • @justinhart539
    @justinhart5393 жыл бұрын

    First all about the bass video. I thought it was great. I watched just for the acoustic bass. Love the info on things to look for in my search for an acoustic bass.

  • @lasse3412
    @lasse34122 жыл бұрын

    I have a acoustic 5 string bass and I Love it. Great sound . Practise everyday after I got it and also use it on livegig. Good to have both acoustic and electric bass 👍

  • @adamupshaw5554
    @adamupshaw55547 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for finally doing an acoustic bass video! They're extremely underrated, imo. I have a Fender BG29 acoustic bass that I bought about 15 years ago. It's so much more convenient for playing around the house than having to plug into an amp, and I can't really think of anything I can do on my electric that I can't do on my acoustic. It's also a 30" scale length, so it's extremely easy to play. The only downside is that the E is a bit floppy to begin with and gets pretty muddy if I drop it to D. I never played it at a concert, though. I was in a college jazz band when I bought it, and it had too much feedback on the amps and PAs we usually used... Sounds great acoustic or plugged into the right system, though. Speaking of scale length, the neck on that Ibanez looks awfully short. Is it a 30" scale length, too?

  • @juanluislima
    @juanluislima7 жыл бұрын

    I have that Ibanez model. I enjoy it! It has come in handy, especially when I can't use my ATK Bass.

  • @MrMarcusToliver
    @MrMarcusToliver6 жыл бұрын

    Love this... The jam at the end was great!

  • @aking9077
    @aking90773 жыл бұрын

    i swear i've been searching for an acoustic bass and they are almost impossible to find. thank you :D

  • @mackinbox
    @mackinbox2 жыл бұрын

    What a great video. I love these guys

  • @elimerquita2267
    @elimerquita22675 жыл бұрын

    got here because me band are thinking of doing busking unplugged. so there you go, will use it for busking. amazing bass playing btw and it makes me wanna really own one. so you've done your job chaps!

  • @steveedwards93
    @steveedwards935 жыл бұрын

    Just found myself watching this video, having just got my first acoustic bass. Don't beat yourselves up guys, I loved it! Btw, mine is the same Ibanez and, for what acoustic basses are, it's perfect - don't spend more until you've tried this one!

  • @jensbomholt4529
    @jensbomholt45292 жыл бұрын

    I love my Bass Ukulele, its unplugged sound, its feel and its handy size. Plugged in into my little bass amp, it fills the living room.

  • @musicnphotos1
    @musicnphotos17 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing acoustic basses; it gives me something to think about that didn't occur to me as something I might like to have. One suggestion for the future, although a Neumann KM184 is a great microphone that can work on an acoustic guitar, it would be better to use a large diaphragm microphone on bass to better capture the low end. I would think it would be a more realistic representation of what you hear in the room when playing it.

  • @MaduroMan
    @MaduroMan7 жыл бұрын

    The lav microphones really help with getting Nathan and Capt heard. Especially when Lee starts to trail off into a mumble half way thru a sentence. NOW we can hear what he's saying. Great vid and thanks for the upgrade.

  • @JasonZack1

    @JasonZack1

    7 жыл бұрын

    What kind of lav mics are they?

  • @suzanneodonnell1777
    @suzanneodonnell1777 Жыл бұрын

    great video, considering buying and a really good way to compare

  • @jeffschwager1407
    @jeffschwager14076 жыл бұрын

    It was informative. Enjoyed it.

  • @kirbyjakescarborough4515
    @kirbyjakescarborough45153 жыл бұрын

    I play in a Pirate band and use my Ibanez acoustic bass for that show for 6 years... It’s cheap and I’ve beaten it to death with only a tuner and peg change... Sells the look moreso but still a joy to play with a light touch of reverb... That’s being said, I Love my Ernie Ball and Fender Jazz too. Enough love to go around! Cheers Guys!

  • @MrTom-Songwriter-Composer
    @MrTom-Songwriter-Composer7 жыл бұрын

    Great video....and I have watched this video a few times. I received an acoustic electric bass yesterday for Christmas. I play acoustic guitar and synthesizers .. however I have played electric bass over the years in different venues. I've never owned an acoustic electric bass guitar before and one thing that I notice myself doing when playing this.... is a sort of hybrid playing between acoustic guitar and bass guitar.. meaning playing chords higher up the neck and some leads as well. I feel this is the real difference between the solid electric and the acoustic electric.. getting acoustic like chords out.. like in your video shown at mark 4:36 thru 4:38 .. . it's those types of chords and acoustic sound that really shine. I hope you both have a Happy New Year, all the best for 2017 ! - Mr.Tom

  • @aarongauvin4214
    @aarongauvin42145 жыл бұрын

    Good video! Really enjoyed

  • @chrisberry1586
    @chrisberry15866 жыл бұрын

    Love the sound they generate. Would love to try one out.

  • @ReganDreher
    @ReganDreher4 жыл бұрын

    Jonas Hellborg is my main reason for the acoustic bass genre. You guys did a super great job of covering these price points. Can you go with higher price point acoustic basses in the near future?? PLEASE?? Thanks Guys!!

  • @hrodbert696
    @hrodbert6967 жыл бұрын

    I've had some different ABGs over the years - a Michael Kelly Dragonfly, a Washburn AB10, and now a Godin A4. They are a lot of fun. Some of the things they point out in the video are correct - they don't generally get loud enough to be heard if you're competing with a steel-string acoustic guitar, the body just isn't big enough. My wife and I found that it you dig in hard with a heavy pick and the guitarist plays fingerstyle or with a felt pick you can just about even it out. But normally it needs amplification if you're playing with others. What they're good for is 1) to have something you can just grab and play on around the house, camping or at the beach, when you don't want to have to deal with plugging into something, 2) for aesthetics if you're playing in an acoustic act, and 3) tone. They don't sound like solid-bodies, and especially if you get a fretless ABG (My MK and Godin was/is fretless) they're as close as you can get to upright tones without actually getting an upright. I mostly play my Godin in church for that reason, but not on bar gigs.

  • @gernblenstein1541
    @gernblenstein15412 жыл бұрын

    Well done, chaps! You made it look so fun!

  • @dobbsguitar
    @dobbsguitar4 жыл бұрын

    Am thinking of building an acoustic bass, so your video is quite informative for me. Mine, of course, will be all solid woods. There is a growing interest in acoustic bass guitars which is beyond the 'sitting on the couch' style you mention. Thanks for sharing.

  • @dobbsguitar

    @dobbsguitar

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Gert van Kruiningen Still thinking about the acoustic bass. Have been crazy busy lately. Have 3 guitars on the order book right now and repairs have been off the chart.

  • @dobbsguitar

    @dobbsguitar

    3 жыл бұрын

    My plan is to build a fretted bass unless a client wants fretless.

  • @adrianadrian255
    @adrianadrian2553 жыл бұрын

    The Violent Femmes used a lot of acoustic bass guitar, 'Hallowed Ground' is probably their best known album. Brian Richie was best known for playing Ernie Ball acoustic basses - which are big and sound great - but I did once see him play something else (smaller)

  • @snickelman
    @snickelman5 жыл бұрын

    I think there's an underlying problem with all of these acoustic bass reviews: Everyone seems to think that you should play them like an electric bass, and play SOLOS on them. I doubt this was the original intent behind the instrument.

  • @dean3279
    @dean32795 жыл бұрын

    Best Bass video out there! Gonna go buy one now!

  • @thecchrist777cc6
    @thecchrist777cc63 жыл бұрын

    2 years ago I started playing the guitar, but something about it didn’t appeal to me so I bought a 4 string bronco, and had insane amounts of fun. I eventually was shopping around for either another electric bass or an acoustic bass, and the moment I saw this video I knew I had to buy an acoustic bass. I bought a Dean AXS($300) for $180 brand new since I had store credit at GC. I still come back to this video from time to time only because this gave me that little spark to go for it. 🤘🏻

  • @thebionicbassplayer
    @thebionicbassplayer Жыл бұрын

    Nathan's demo was awesome, love the cover of Stanley Clarke's Lopsy Lu. This makes me want to consider getting an acoustic.

  • @JasonZack1
    @JasonZack17 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vid--appreciate the bass-focused posts. Whenever our band plays an "unplugged" set, which is atypical for us, the bandmates have insisted that I use my acoustic (Breedlove Studio) bass, I guess just for the consistency of the matter, even though I still need to amplify it, and it's less comfortable to play (because of the large size).

  • @therealperish4410
    @therealperish44104 жыл бұрын

    I usually play Ska &Punk music but my love of folk music and the unplugged Alice In Chains record got me to get a fender Kingsman acoustic bass. I love it.

  • @michaelhomafilms4899
    @michaelhomafilms48992 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff guys! You should make a vid about acoustic fretless basses. Also with a 5 string one!

  • @frmcf
    @frmcf7 жыл бұрын

    Nathan, thanks so much for pulling him up on 'surmise'! It was beginning to bug me.

  • @jamessanscrainte9533
    @jamessanscrainte95334 жыл бұрын

    Good video guys! I would like to know how the playability and action compare to an electric bass. Overall, very info informative and the demo was excellent.

  • @buttoneer63
    @buttoneer633 жыл бұрын

    Fab vid 🤘.... As for reasons why, I think you missed a trick though. I'm not a bass player, but want one for home recording. What attracts me to the idea of an electro acoustic bass is being able to simply pick it up, learn and invent riffs without having to mess around with cables and amps, but have the flexibility to be able to plug in and record. You've swayed me! Cheers. I'm gonna spend some money tomozzle 🙄✌️❤️

  • @aaronoriain229
    @aaronoriain2296 жыл бұрын

    Played a Taylor GS mini-e Acoustic bass a few days ago and it’s completely turned my sights onto getting one

  • @nicksonthevet
    @nicksonthevet7 жыл бұрын

    This is great, I want more acoustic bass tutorials

  • @steviegaga
    @steviegaga3 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys. I just found your site as I recently picked up a Guild B-140E acoustic bass. So I was looking for just the type of input you fellows gave… that acoustic basses are a bit of a niche thing, and damn handy to have around when an acoustic jam breaks out. A few words about the Guild-.great projection almost capable of holding it’s own, very nice simple Fishman preamp in sound hole w/just 1 vol & 1 tone control. Fake Gotoh-style tuning machines are horrible and soon to be upgraded. This is the heir apparent to the old B-60 but now standards have slipped. But I’m happy as I’ve always wanted a Guild. I have 2Fenders (1P, 1 fretless J), an Epiphone Jack Casady Signature and an Englehart-Link Swingmaster upright and have been playing nearly 55 years. I’d strongly recommend any serious aspiring bassist to save up a few bucks and get one in addition to your electric. They come in handy for impromptu acoustic jamming. I’m getting wordy, but also wanted to compliment both of your musicianship. Great chops and you two fit together nicely. Thanks

  • @ChrisDeJuanMusic
    @ChrisDeJuanMusic5 жыл бұрын

    I tried out the Ibanez one today at a music shop... it's pretty amazing they can build these things and sell them for £200 and still make a profit! Sounded a bit 'middlely' to me, but not too bad, had a few buzzes here and there, and maybe was a bit tough to play...I suppose the premium instruments are smoother to play... but for £200 you can't go wrong! It's exactly that, an instrument to have lying around at home, maybe record ideas quickly without having to set up an amp, have acoustic jams with mates etc... probably not a gigging or studio-recording instrument. What put me off buying it was that it doesn't come with a truss rod... so no real way of adjusting the neck to get rid of the buzzes... probably the better quality mid and high range acoustic basses come with truss rods!? Thanks for the review and nice playing! :)

  • @treesmasher823
    @treesmasher8232 жыл бұрын

    Sunshine fellas, I love your videos.

  • @DrZpook
    @DrZpook7 жыл бұрын

    Well I really enjoyed it.

  • @Epulor1
    @Epulor17 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for an informative video on the acoustic bass. It may not be for everyone, but neither is the bass.

  • @SC2Villares
    @SC2Villares6 жыл бұрын

    I have a acoustic bass, actually it was my first bass, and it was the best thing that i done, cuz i have to learn how i can EQ myself without any electrical element, so i recommend an acoustic bass for the beginners, for the confortability of just pick and play as well, it helps to not give up.

  • @bomccarty4826
    @bomccarty48265 жыл бұрын

    I have a Fender CB-60SCE. 32" scale, Fishman pickups with tuner, spruce top mahogany sides and back. Sounds great either plugged in or unplugged. If you were playing in an acoustic jam I would probably play with a pick just to hang with the guitar pickers. Oh, and it's currently about $299 U.S.

  • @keithg1313
    @keithg13137 жыл бұрын

    The acoustic bass: my first thought is The Violent Femmes. It's really low and less defined - but it sounds really cool.

  • @earthtones1138
    @earthtones11386 жыл бұрын

    I loved the idea of an acoustic Bass. I got a dean because it was the biggest loudest one on the Shelf next to Fender and Ibanez. I had to try flatwound strings because of all the string talking and squawking projecting almost as loud as the notes. I sacrificed some volume but this spring noise is gone. I'm looking to experiment with different bridge and nut materials next.

  • @samlee2562
    @samlee25627 жыл бұрын

    I think the captain comes from an old-school traditional generation where embracing new sounds is sometimes difficult for him, you can use an acoustic bass in almost any genre of music from hip-hop to psychedelic ska! they do feedback on stage more easily though.

  • @luke_reiss
    @luke_reiss7 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tool for composing and recording (homestudios) too. One day I'll get one of those.

  • @charlielucas3386
    @charlielucas33862 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! And Nathan’s chuckle @ 16:36 is hilarious! 😆

  • @alphajames33
    @alphajames337 жыл бұрын

    I swear, i've been looking at accoustic bases, all day. Lol. That's what i call timing. Nirvana and A.I.C. vibes, from this video. Keep it up, guys.

  • @dangerousbigg
    @dangerousbigg7 жыл бұрын

    The 10:48 jam is awesome imo

  • @MatthewBeedham

    @MatthewBeedham

    7 жыл бұрын

    That truly was quite sick.

  • @lukeestep5417

    @lukeestep5417

    7 жыл бұрын

    I was just about to comment the same thing.

  • @rsingh1252

    @rsingh1252

    7 жыл бұрын

    agreed.

  • @alexischampsaur4352

    @alexischampsaur4352

    5 жыл бұрын

    Radiohead - Bullet Proof ... I Wish I Was

  • @cylixphoenix179

    @cylixphoenix179

    4 жыл бұрын

    Omg yes

  • @naturalrestingface4909
    @naturalrestingface49093 жыл бұрын

    More of that please Lee Anderton. Nathan is great.

  • @ElUltimoEstoico
    @ElUltimoEstoico7 жыл бұрын

    Nathan King! Mark King's brother... I see both in Buenos Aires at Teatro coliseo. Level 42 is funktastic!

  • @andertons

    @andertons

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thats him...

  • @salvi415
    @salvi4157 жыл бұрын

    Love that last jam

  • @joeeverett8369
    @joeeverett83694 жыл бұрын

    I love a good acoustic bass. The part I always struggled with on them at any price range was the fret buzz you get out of them quite a lot. But I found that if you put tape wound strings on them, it cuts the fret buzz down by quite a lot.

  • @michaelreid5307
    @michaelreid53077 жыл бұрын

    For me the best example of an acoustic bass live is the Corrs Unplugged session. Well worth a listen.

  • @ZeugmaP
    @ZeugmaP7 жыл бұрын

    Acoustic basses look good for some Primus riffs ! :D I think the combination of slapping and strumming fits perfectly this instrument.

  • @drakenbraat1962
    @drakenbraat19624 жыл бұрын

    I played this video a few times and I really learned a few things. I searched for a nice acoustic bass for years but I could not really find an acoustic bass I liked. After watching a lot of video's of acoustic basses I picked a Sigma, not the one that's in this video but one without a cutaway, I changed the original bronze strings for a set of tapewound strings and it sound much nicer now. Thanks so much for this great video. :)

  • @mrbungle7586

    @mrbungle7586

    3 жыл бұрын

    Which did you get? I've had a Sigma mahogany BMC 15E for 4 years. It's awesome unplugged or plugged in. I've got electric as well but for practice or holidays, camping etc I use the Sigma. Cheers

  • @drakenbraat1962

    @drakenbraat1962

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mrbungle7586 I have the BME, the one without the cutaway and it has a solid sitka spruce top. It's an incredible bass, especially for the prize (400 EURO). ;)

  • @mrbungle7586

    @mrbungle7586

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@drakenbraat1962 Nice, I know the one now. Funny, some musician friends were like, You got a Sigma, why not a Fender etc? I said, I tried those for similar money and they were no where near as good. Sounds like you also made a smart choice and enjoying it. Cheers

  • @drakenbraat1962

    @drakenbraat1962

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mr Bungle to be honest, I made my choice between an Ibanez and this one and I had a little more confidence in the Sigma and I guess I made the right decision. Thanks for your nice comment my friend. :)

  • @drakenbraat1962

    @drakenbraat1962

    3 жыл бұрын

    I also knew that Rinus Gerritsen of the Golden Earring played one at the “Naked truth” cd. :)

  • @ranger7605
    @ranger7605 Жыл бұрын

    i own a fender acoustic bass it comes with a tuner n bass treble n volume control you can also amp it up i love it

  • @nicethugbert
    @nicethugbert7 жыл бұрын

    Mutiny On The All About The Bass, I like it!

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