Love long-form content. I'm probably one of the weird people who more often listen to youtube (while running, driving, doing DIY) than watch youtube with the sound off. New six-string sounds great. I've tried a few times with a six and it never worked for me, but I know it's all about time with the instrument. Love what you do.

Congratulations on your healthy new bass!

Cool to see a longtime player try something new. I started playing in 1994. Have owned 4,5,6, and 7 string basses over the years. Few years ago I bought a 5 string multi scale Dingwall and it’s the instrument for me. I’m like the oldest guy I know (aside from Lee Sklar) primarily playing Dingwall basses (I have a couple fender basses also) but with the 5 string multi scale I can play high up the neck with clarity as if I was playing a bass with a high C. But the bass is tuned BEADG so I never have the high C getting in my way when slapping. For example. I have big chunky hands and my fingers often get hung up on the high c when I’m trying to pop the g string. I’ve practiced and practiced to get used to that but I think aside from going with a bass with a wider string spacing my fingers are just too big.

Beautiful vibes. The shot and lighting is sweet too

Janek, I enjoyed this with my morning coffee. 'Been listening to your work (on heavy rotation over the past week) since the SBL interview. Love this kind of discussion, especially when most of the family isn't at all interested in geeking-out with some meaningful bass and music discussion. Thank you. Jeff, from Mission BC, Canada.

I love that can I play bass with series!! The Christopher cross episode was not expected but I loved it so much!

@_B_E_A_D_G_C

4 ай бұрын

One of my favs, a total surprise to see him pick that song!

This is like a dream bass for me. Watched the podcast for the first time with a coffee and my bass in hand. Need me one of these 6 strings

Literally washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen while listening to this! I love this sort of content for that. Long enough where I don't have to worry about finding the next video to play, and I don't have to pay attention to the visuals the whole time. Bass looks great, and I really appreciate your videos.

I like this deep diving into sounds and details of different instruments!

I thoroughly enjoy all of your content and perspectives on both music and life in the industry.

Stunning looking (and sounding) Bass, I enjoy the long form, more personal and conversational.

That bass looks and sounds great!!! I'm glad that you and Mattisson worked things out! Just think how good you'll be when you know where you are on the instrument!!! LOL!!! You're killing it and will be stunning in no time!!! I'm digging everything you're doing!!! I've always liked EMGs because they impart a lot of punch and definition and the neck pickup on your bass has a lot of clarity and punch!!! What an INCREDIBLE GIFT!!!

were waiting for this bass 😊 finally hope to see both of you review this one

Congrats to you and Chelsea, on the new bass! I got to see it at Anders’ magic factory a few months ago. It is so beautiful! Mattisson for life!

I enjoy the long content and when you go off on a tangent , they get me through my boring 2nd job and you have so much experience and always straight forward with everything, as a Warwick thumb NT player I love 26 frets it’s so nice to be able to go up that high on the G string I was bummed when I started playing my stingray basses because the lack of frets so going back to the Thumb feels so good when getting melodic

I just got a mattison 6. In love with it.

Looking forward to the interviews!

i reeeeeeeeeaaaaaaally like the sound of that bass. congrats! sounds amazing!!

Great tone and specially the way you play make a lots of different with the scale and chords fantastic great presentación 👍🏼🙏🏼🎼🎶

I love this comp. I was looking at the Origin Effects and Empress but came across the Lusithand and was so impressed I ended up getting it.

Fantastic new Bass, I love the 6er

Your 1st single cut fodera is still my favourite ❤️ much love

Your plan for the channel seems good! I definitely am the most pulled toward the pedal studio stuff and the podcast, but the other stuff I’ll probably watch most of too lol. And I’m definitely a 6 string guy myself, I love having all those options and I could choose between just a low B or high C

You should definitely do a "Could I Play with" using that 6 string, maybe artists like Hiatus Kaiyote, Thundercat or Karnivool to highlight modern 6 string players

sounds amazing !!!!!

The lick at 23:16 is really cool. Gonna learn that one for sure! Thanks Janek!

For what it's worth, I enjoy the long form videos., partly because they don't have jump cuts. Also, I love playing my six string bass. It changed my approach to playing any type of bass.

Beautiful bass... the EMGs sound pretty good too. I am sold on the 28 frets I spec'ed my 7 string with (18 years now)... I miss it on my 2 octave necks.

These podcasts are really educating, whenever someone turns them on, I leave the room to grab my bass and practice.

Can’t wait til you come to Denver 🔥🤙🏼

Congratulations pretty nice !

Loving the long format show! All said, the variety and cadence of videos has been great to see - I hope it's a sustainable approach for you. That Mattisson sounds amazing! How many Nobel Prizes does one need to get on his wait list?

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

I heard the number was around 3… 😂

@_B_E_A_D_G_C

4 ай бұрын

Ok ,so we have our work cut out for us. If we can get 3 Nobel then we can order one 😂

New here man glad I found your music😊

Love the new bass. I got a 5 string just over a year ago (with a low B) after being exclusively 4. Took a lot of getting used to with the neck width, the A&D string probably got the most confusing on where I was at, I’d find myself a 4th out so many times. Probably got comfortable with it after about 3 months. Just gigged with it exclusively to get used to it.

That EMG sound on the low end 👌👌👌 Maybe strung EADGCF?? 😜😜 same range as an 29 Congrats on the new bass and good to hear you had some family time!

Nice to see the "Nerve live at Posthof" poster in the background. It's in austria. Too bad I didn't know you back then...

Congratulations on the new bass 😊 I bought a very cheap 6 string to see if I like it and it's definitely a learning curve with the wide neck but I love having both a low B and a high C! I do accidentally get confused about where the G string is lol

Beautiful bass! Not sure if it is the EMG pickups or the nickel strings, but something about the high frequency part of the sound is a bit harsh to me.

Six strings player here..eadgcf and it is great

Coming to Denver and on a Saturday! That is awesome. I may need to travel out from the sticks of Eastern CO. We have no live music out here except for country cover bands!

@SeidellNorbel

4 ай бұрын

Dazzle doesn't have anyone on their calendar for 4/20. Do you by chance know if there will be a cover at the door, or if tickets are required?

Hey, Janek! Love this kind of content from you. If you dig RAT-like circuits for bass, you should eventually check out the Idiotbox Blower Box Deluxe. It's the best bass distortion I've tried, and it's also super accesible. Cheers!

Having some sadistic pleasure watching you struggle like I do switching between totally different basses. Only downside is that you still sound great 😊

I'm only recently considering 6 string bass (for worship music at church) primarily so I can match the synth player in the lower register, and when we don't have an electric guitarist, it would be nice to have that upper register a six string offers too, so under these conditions, a six string bass is totally justified. Otherwise, I am, and always will be (at heart) a four string bassist! 😎

that emg brightness is sure felt

Pickup placement reminds me of my Warwick Thumb 6 ‘89. 👍

It sounds very modern and very bright but you are adding your signature warmth to it. I think you can hear that the action is pretty low and the space between pickups and strings is also small, but man, this is a beautiful instrument. Another reflection: change in case of gear is a constant thing, you evolve as a musician and so does the gear, the another thing is that a change is always a kind of a simulation for your brain. And last thing: what Chelsea does think about this bass? Please ask her to join you on some podcast!

I know it feels strange but it sounds great

A 16.5mm spacing 26 fret with a 30 - 31” scale would be absolutely perfect for me. I love the fact it has 3 knobs, is it passive?.

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

It’s active. There might be potential for an active/passive switch in the future though…

Hi Janek, could you do a video of how you change the set up of the 6 string to suit your style and why you prefer it the way you do? How you set the truss rod etc.?

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

Wish I could... but I know basically nothing about the inner workings of the instrument. Anders actually worked on the setup for me today in-person, and it feels way nicer right away. I also have a setup cat that I started taking my bass to recently in LA, so when I need an adjustment I'll let a professional take care of it. The kinds of things I ask for are a pretty high action without getting the string tension too tight.

Enjoy this. Intrigued by the Mattison 6 string. Sounds great. Just curious if it’s available in 19mm string spacing.

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

This isn't a production model so it's just a one-off. I'm sure he could build you one with any specs you desire though.

Congratulations to this nice new familymember -I was wondering what happened to Your 4 string 26 fret Mattisson dual P prototype?

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

That ended up being a bit of a non-starter, but it led to some other really nice instruments in the mean time.

Not gonna lie.. would love to see you back on the Wal, but hearing a Mattisson in your hands sounds "right" :)

Hey Janek have you ever thought about doing a book specifically for E-C bass cords or anything of the like I’d buy that in a heartbeat.

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

It's a very small market, and the truth of the matter is that it makes almost no difference at all with the bass. 4, 5, 6 or more, it's all 4ths. If something is too muddy in one octave, you move it up the octave. All the voicings are the same, it's the same 12 notes we're dealing with in western music, so to make a book that was exclusively for 2% of the bass world would be a massive undertaking for very little payoff. Literally every exercise and concept in all of my books so far, can be played on any bass. I'm using the 4-string in a lot of the recent lesson videos to try and prove that point, and make sure everyone feels they have access to the material.

I tried a 6 string but my short stubby fingers found it challenging but I can play a 5 string bass which really surprised me. I am still better at bass than I am at guitar

Beautiful bass, congrats! It is like learning a new language, creates neurons! Do you use regular long scales or short scale strings? thank you!

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

Not sure which strings are in the bass right now, Rubin speaking to DR tomorrow about some new sets to suit a few different things I have planned with my basses.

6 string all day. The more sonic options in one setup, the better.

Janek…. You talk a lot, you change your gear a lot, and it’s quite interesting to hear your perspective . A bit of an anarchist in the terms of manufacturers of equipment etc, but most importantly, a great bassist with your own sound and take on things. The latter is the most important. 😉👍

I could imagine that the guitar tuners are used to prevent or at least reduce neck dive.

I know you will get into 6 strings! eventrally

I dont think you have to worry about losing your facility on the 5s. You play 4s constantly and that doesnt affect you on your main bass. Once you get comfortable you'll be able to jump between them like you always. You are just not comfortable with the 6 yet.

You can still add more fretboard/frets if you need. That's not a particularly outrageous act of luthiery. Also, really straightforward to get someone to do that finish work: add a string tree, fix the pick guard - these are simple jobs.

Dear Janek, once again thanks a lot for all the inspiring videos, including this one. May I ask - requesting a short answer if at all possible - ; for a bass player interested in a melodic approach, and with an EADGC tuned five string bass; would there be any added value in moving to 6 string bass (getting this low B) given the time/effort requirements? thanks again!

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

I would be more inclined to get a drop tuner on your e-string like I have on my E-C 5- string. When you’re really missing a couple of lower notes, it’s a super effective and economical way of increasing your range without having to learn a totally new instrument.

Nice. Have you ever played around with a Fender Bass VI style instrument? Kind of a literal "bass guitar."

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

Totally. Very cool instruments. That's something I've never owned, but it would definitely be cool to have one for recording.

Even on a brand new instrument with different pickups you still sound just like you. And that's as high a compliment as I could ever pay. Regarding needing the higher notes; you could tune it EADGCF so you get the high notes, and that could also open a whole new world of voicings over 6 strings. With the slanted pickups, the idea is to give a tighter tone on the low strings, and a warmer tone on the higher strings, almost like the opposite of a Strat bridge pickup, or the opposite of a P-bass pickup. Is the bass active, btw? EMG are famous for making active pickups where they have a battery powered preamp built into the pickup itself, so you can have a pickup with fewer windings so it's brighter, cleaner, and clearer, but the preamp boosts the output so it's equivalent to a pickup with more windings. Not all EMGs are active as they do make passive pickups too, I believe the passive ones have EMG-HZ on them.

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

This is active yes. I met with Anders today and we talked about other pickup options, but I'm sticking with the EMGs for now.

If you end up not liking the bass, I can give it a nice loving home here in Costa Rica :)

Excellent video. I prefer 5 strings. 6 strings buzz and rings too much for me... My hands can't control it 😅

I love the long format this and the jhs show are the only podcasts i can listen to. All the rest are like talk radio Boring

Plus DR strings don't sell a set of 5 high C to E. Makes you purchase the 6 string set anyways, unless you buy the fodera's.

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

Gonna talk to them about that tomorrow...

@jasondelorey5552

4 ай бұрын

​@@janekgwizdalathat is amazing news. Fingers crossed it works out and goes production.

Swear I thought my eyes were gone as the camera was panning at the start 😅

Sorry Janek, as you have been probably asked this question a million times before, but why did you decide on a 32” scale on your basses? I’m just curios as I would imagine that would be great for people like me with shorter arms so I don’t have to extend so much when playing in the 1st position😂. Is there any other advantage and does it affect the sound of the instrument?

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

It's what I've found to be most comfortable with the least amount of compromise on dynamic range and sound. I play seated for almost everything I do and 32 has been the sweet spot for this playing position.

@jandelacerna

4 ай бұрын

@@janekgwizdala Thanks so much for your reply. That’s really good to know. Now I’m really keen on trying one out if I can find one.

Apologies if this has already been asked, but when Chelsea uses one of your basses, does she need to change the action?

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

She doesn't. She likes the action pretty high, although we were both talking with Mattisson the other day and she said some of my basses are a little extreme for her. Basically my main bass has the highest action and she never plays it so it works out great.

How quickly "I don't need any more instruments" goes out the window 😂 (says he who has 26 flutes)

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

To be fair, I had this in my hands at my wedding in 2019, but it wasn’t finished… didn’t know if it would be 5 or even 10 years to see it again. 😂 I also think one of the good things about getting rid of so many basses at the end of last year, is that I don’t feel so much stress when an amazing one comes along like this.

@mindcave

4 ай бұрын

@@janekgwizdala by no means am I pointing any fingers! 🤣 another one, another 20, it's all good! Especially when they are in your hands. I was 3 days in to having my last bass and was already planning another custom order 😁 to add, my 26 flutes won't stay 26 for long either. On that note, don't start playing Native American Flutes. You'll never stop buying them. (Actually, scrap that, do start, they are amazing)

@mindcave

4 ай бұрын

@@janekgwizdala PS that's quite the wait! But good things are worth such wait.

Remember a 6-string bass is its own thing, approach it and play it that way, it is not a 5-string bass with an extra string. It’s much the way you look at a 5-string now, it is not a 4-string with an extra string. A subtle difference, but it changes the way you play the instrument as a whole

Regardless of who made it, it's a Warwick Thumb at it's core. 😂

Janek! With you having a 6 string now does that mean we finally get to see a Janek Gwizdala x Daniele Camarda crossover?

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

I just spoke to him yesterday! I’m actually planning to meet with him in Italy as soon as possible, so let’s see what happens…

One of us...one of us... 😆

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

🤣

It sounds so awesome, I hope you stay in the world of added muting problems lmao.

Who made the 6 string for you?

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

This is a Mattisson.

Janek, you seemed stressed bro. Be well. p.s. the screen saver isn't so bad for us

4 for me, always 4 😂

How would you say your process was to find your identity as a musician and bass player?

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

by spending as much time with the instrument as possible, playing music that inspired me, and concentrating on time and sound over everything else in my process.

@hoot7588

4 ай бұрын

Wow, very impressed that you were able to give such a succinct answer to a big question@@janekgwizdala

I think you'll get used to the 6 very fast, since you know music. Also, you have a methodical, even a bit fanatical approach, so I think that it gonna be like your 5 in a year. I'd like you to talk about muting on it in the future, since it will probably be an issue in the beginning, that B string is so nasty...

You have like a dead pixel on your camera. Look at your right pec here 31:53

Try stringing it E-A-D-G-C-F

@kevinsavo718

4 ай бұрын

I tried that! I couldn’t get that F to sing on my fretless, but it was awesome to have those high notes.

Hey, no Darth Vader voice!

Just glue em together you got 11 strings.

Main camera on the slider is not a good idea, makes the viewer dizzy.

@janekgwizdala

4 ай бұрын

If this makes you dizzy, I would definitely seek medical advice for your long-term physical stability and longevity as a human 😂 Being that it’s set to 1% motion, the slowest setting possible, it’s designed to add some variation to the shot without having to have a three person camera crew and live producer on site for every episode.

Constantly adjusting the mic (studio boom arm) while you are talking is distracting.

The six string sounds better than the five in my opinion, much fatter and more musical to me

Love to hear you bullshit while I'm working as an engineer! Don't tell my boss 😅

@noahmast4888

Ай бұрын

You played at Dazzle?!?! I love playing there, how did I miss it!!!

It looks cheap to me.. Really any bass that's below 15k in price is for amateurs... I recently bought a Bentley Continental 7 string bass and it's awesome!

@_B_E_A_D_G_C

4 ай бұрын

The sarcasm is real lol

@brandoncarruth8703

4 ай бұрын

That's the one with natural sapphire frets, right?

@Deep42Thought

4 ай бұрын

platinum string?