I like those jazz pick ups in the 60s position too, my primary jazz bass has pick ups in those positions and man.. it is a world of difference especially with slap

Brilliant playing man and killer bass. Love your sound.

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😎

Oh man, I remember watching your Norwegian Wood video wayyyyyyy back in the day. Glad to see you're still shredding. Very 6 string Stu Hamm kind of pickup setup.

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Oh thanks man!! Yeah that was a long time ago now!!

I love your bass, bro!!! I've gotta have one in my life!!!!!

Amazing bass and playing! I saw you with Jeff Lorber at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis few years back Been following you ever since

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Oh man that's cool that you were there, that was a really fun hit indeed! I've always loved playing at the Jazz Kitchen!

@1:31 I heard that sneaky little Lick in there 😂 Jokes aside awesome playing and really cool bass man! Also ibanez needs to bring back those groovelines, those were sick!

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Haha thanks man! Gotta sneak in the lick somewhere 😜 And yes the Groovelines are pretty awesome and probably my favorite model that Ibanez produced. I’m not sure if they’ll ever bring them out again but never say never!

Awesome playing! This bass looks like it could be an emergency functional flotation device

@BassWithBenjamin

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

great stuff

It's always funny to hear the familiar Kiwi accent out of the blue. You're an amazing player bro!

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Haha thanks man 😎

Love that bass! It’s a beast

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

My dude!!

Fantastic playing and a very cool-looking bass!!! I had no idea that Ibanez made custom shop basses! The tonal versatility of your bass is impressive! The Ibanez thin soap bar pickups remind me of the pickups on the Yamaha John Patitucci signature 6-string bass.

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes they have a custom shop but it's only available to Ibanez Artists. The team did an outstanding job on this bass!

Awesome playing and such a versatile beast of a BTB! Gotta hit 'em with the licc at 1:31 ;)

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man!! 😎🙏🏽

If it hits stores I’ll buy one

Great vid. Instant sub after I realized you’re the dude from the 6 string masterclass on chords I’ve seen YEARS ago, but it still stuck in my head. Love the background music btw, what is it?

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed my masterclass!! The background music is just music bumpers I created for my videos. I use them a lot on my video courses that are on my website!

It has a classic ken smith sound as well!!!!

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

I didn’t think of that!! I love the classic Ken Smith sound!

That thing sounds aaaffrreeaakkiinnnmmaazziinnggg!!!!!!!

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man!!

Bello/Magnifico.😮😮😮😮😮😮🥵

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Great stuff! Please spill more about CAP pups. Appreciate 👍🏻

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I wish I knew more about the CAP pickups other than they were developed by Ibanez and I love them!

@user-rn5ne8rj9k

4 ай бұрын

@@BassWithBenjamin They are the best I've ever heard. Wish they had them for sale as a pack for J basses, for example! Amazing clear mellow tone.

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

@@user-rn5ne8rj9k They are incredible and you used to be able to buy the pickups individually from any Ibanez dealer. You still might be able to or even from Reverb or Ebay!

That neck is WIIIDE, even for a 6-string.

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

It’s actually not that wide. For a 6 string it’s on the slimmer side. My Grooveline is slightly wider. The widest ones I played were the old Yamaha TRB 6 strings from the early 90s.

Benjamin, yes it sounds nice, great and your playing is phenomenal as usual but of what use is this 32 minutes explanation if we cannot get it to buy at the end of the day. Is this just for us to know what the bass you play is made of, after which we should go our different ways....🤷🏽

release the intro as a song daaaaamn also where did you get that leather strap cover thing?

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Haha one day. But for now enjoy 😎😎

And I've a Glarry,(known for their Wide Necks,) but THIS one.. Damn!! I've Also a ROGUE 6..(Try to Find one,,) Pickups are Lame..but I use my Multi-Effects to Compensate Also Had a 605, Stolen, Unfortunately, Still, Neck was Too Wide, ( And I Play Upright!!)

What kind of envelope effect do you have on your bass it sounds amazing

@BassWithBenjamin

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m using an EBS BassIQ Envelope pedal!

That bass sounds very mellow and incredible! Didn’t know IBANEZ has a custom shop. Is it open to public?😳

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Unfortunately it is not open to the public.

Lovely bass Benjamin :) What is the string spacing? (seems to be 18mm? same as my Schack bass ) Quite difficult to find 6 strings with 18mm string spacing...

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!! I think it might be 18mm indeed but not 100% positive

Which string spacing did you go with on the hip shot bridge?

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

You know tbh I really don’t know 😂 But I will find that out!

@tallbrun

4 ай бұрын

curious as well!

Did you play with Dave Weckl? Im trying to remember where I saw/heard you before.

@BassWithBenjamin

3 ай бұрын

Yes I did!

what's your thoughts on the BTB1836?

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

I think it’s an awesome instrument!! Great versatility, tone, playability, looks gorgeous and is of great quality 😎

Where do I get this in 5 string?

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Maybe sometime in the not too distant future 😉

How do I get one?

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately this is just a one off instrument but who knows, maybe in the near future this could be a production model!

man! I'd love to see videos about the grooveline basses as well. this is the first Ive even heard of them.

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

That will happen sooner than later! Stay tuned!

Hart beet,melodyis.

why not just play guitar....?

@BassWithBenjamin

4 ай бұрын

Because I don’t wanna…