The voice actor that gives the voice to John Myung is simply amazing

@kcee023

3 жыл бұрын

Winning comment

@noahculp9900

3 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing comment. Never heard this joke before 🙄

@leonardofortini

3 жыл бұрын

@@noahculp9900 Glad that now, thanks to me, you know it! You're welcome, buddy! 🙃

@yeesenchai

3 жыл бұрын

New refreshing joke this one is

@leonardofortini

3 жыл бұрын

@@yeesenchai Why talking like Yoda you are? 🙃

Geddy Lee would be a great hour long special lol you could cover all of his like 200 basses!

@trailerfitter2

3 жыл бұрын

Have you read his book about basses yet?

@alexiezante3663

3 жыл бұрын

Geddy Lee’s Book of Bass is very extensive. John Entwhistle has a similar book, too.

@skeeter197140

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely get the book. It is incredible.

@jacoblopez365

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please

@DannyBoi2112

3 жыл бұрын

@@trailerfitter2 I just finished, I loved every word of it

What an astonishing bassist. Well done for getting the interview.

@raphaelcote3577

3 жыл бұрын

Pun Intended? "Astonishing" ;P

@israco89

3 жыл бұрын

He is the chosen one

I really hoped that he would talk more about his old basses, like Tung or his old Yamaha signature that he customized a bit. Great video anyway.

@bassimprovjams3772

3 жыл бұрын

You can tell hes not trying to put them.out there, if u notice it was only musicman he mentioned other than the Ric but he had to let his peps know he had not, this is Footage u CAN NOT find elsewhere!!!

@DPets

3 жыл бұрын

Right.

@daleonov

3 жыл бұрын

His relationship with Music man probably won't allow it

Ok, Scott. This dude is the reason I got into bass playing. I've met him twice and one of the most humble guys I've had the opportunity to chat with.

Scott, bring us Tim Commerford!!!

@bassimprovjams3772

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

@bassimprovjams3772

3 жыл бұрын

My 3 were john myung being first , Ryan martinie and Timmy C. My 3 heros

Once had a wonderful two hour phone conversation with John. He was so insightful and just a total bad ass. Nicest guy \m/.

@charlesandhisworld

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a privilege! Lucky you

@benhancock6253

3 ай бұрын

He's able to talk for that long?

@sighermike

29 күн бұрын

@@benhancock6253 Right? I just sent this video to my buddies with the message "Gentlemen, I present to you. John Myung's VOICE"

So if his bass is a BMW, does he have to take in every 6 months for maintenance?

@isaiahedwards8193

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, man - and he pays $6.99 a month for the neck pickup.

@kdtcross3986

3 жыл бұрын

I heard you can install their car’s optional turn signals to these basses, too.

@isaiahedwards8193

3 жыл бұрын

@@kdtcross3986 And that you can even go the speed limit (the speed limit being 32nd notes at 120bpm)!

@yomommaiscalling

3 жыл бұрын

And you have to hack it to turn off the fake engine noise.

@isaiahedwards8193

3 жыл бұрын

@@yomommaiscalling And when your warranty expires, BMW will put your info on billboards.

Thanks to SBL for giving me the first experience of Myung talking..

@bernardi5919

3 жыл бұрын

His Ernie ball string theory as well as rig rundown videos also include talking

@DavidOakesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@bernardi5919 He's been chatty since Portnoy quit like 12 years ago - this joke is mouldy af now.

@lucasbatistamusica8677

3 жыл бұрын

Booooring

@bernardi5919

3 жыл бұрын

@@lucasbatistamusica8677 I kind of agree. The video honestly just felt like an ad for his signature Bongo. I would've liked to hear more about the other basses he tried out (including perhaps the Spectors he played during the beginning of DT) but all I heard about was a Ric, a Stingray, and the Bongos.

@FirstLast-cd6vv

3 жыл бұрын

You're late to the party, smokey.

This John Myung animatronic is really lifelike! But seriously, awesome to get JM on here. Each time he talks about the signature bass, there's an extra nugget of info revealed to the world.

For the next episode I would like to see Pino Palladino😍

I'm a guitar player who also plays bass from the side but I've gotta tell you guys, this one is becoming a monster of a channel for bass players.

Never seen so many negative comments about a 5 or 6 string bass. JM still holds down the bottom end and is part of the foundation his group build upon. He's not playing lead, its just that he has a larger spectrum of notes that he can play on that on instrument. Surely you guys have thought about having a second bass to hand with dropped tuning? The only difference is that these basses have that additional range all the time.

@nissenilsson9158

3 жыл бұрын

It was just some troll who posted all those comments

@takeonemusic5537

3 жыл бұрын

123456789 or 10 string, who cares ....its still bass

@TheMemo659

3 жыл бұрын

After 35 years, I have come nowhere near figuring out 4 strings. I can indeed see the point to adding range and admire anyone who USES all 5-6 strings. For me, 5-6 strings are only silly when I see one strapped to a guy riding the root. P.S. Hipshot Drop D tuner FTW. My band plays a cpl drop tune songs, fantastic QOL upgrade.

@TehDuckOfDoom

3 жыл бұрын

​@@TheMemo659 When playing music composed by keyboard players all those sub contra notes come in handy. A lot of songs are in keys like C# minor or Eb minor and having some low end at hand without the need to retune (also, without the need to remember all the notes on the D string) is really convenient. Also, thicker strings sound and play better than detuned standard sets.

@dsaillant811

3 жыл бұрын

There are a LOT of people who insist that you need to be an expert at 4-strings before attempting 5 or 6, and even then there are a lot who will insist notes that low are useless even though it's literally just 5 notes lower and a piano goes even lower than that.

I need this bass so badly. Obviously it was designed for John Myung’s style, but it also is everything I have been looking for in a bass, almost as if it was made for me.

My favorite tone he ever had was with that Yamaha from "Train of Thought."

@gabrielwalker4411

Жыл бұрын

What's wrong with his tone now?

Can i request an interview with Justin chancellor?.

@xXxblackendeyesxXx

3 жыл бұрын

Please god yes. I wanna see one with Justin so bad

@albertvasu1077

3 жыл бұрын

This comments deserves attention

@bassman3235

3 жыл бұрын

JUSTIIIIIN

Thank you for this episode! Myung is one of my absolute favorite bassists (I’ve actually shaken his hand). I LOVE my Bongo 6, and Myung is the reason I got it. However, this model is troubling for me because of the extremely narrow string spacing, and I have rather large hands. It sounds amazing, though!

@isaiahedwards8193

3 жыл бұрын

He mentioned that one of the earlier models had Fender string spacing - not to fuel the dreaded GAS, but you may wanna give that a look.

@chrismorris6356

3 жыл бұрын

Same reason I have 2 Bongo 5s. Got the band to sign one of them with Myung's signature on the horn........Haven't played it since 2017......

@RDog4484

3 жыл бұрын

@@isaiahedwards8193 I already have a Bongo 6 with the Fender spacing, it’s perfect for me.

@sighermike

29 күн бұрын

I have a Washburn BB6 and wonder what the string spacing is like compared to the Bongo 6 and the JM Bongo 6. I'm not sure what "Fender" spacing is per se. I'm assuming it's based on the P-Bass and not the Jazz, which has a narrower neck.

You’ve had so many amazing videos, but this honestly is one of my favorites. Yeah, I like John Myung, but I wouldn’t say I’m a huge fan, but there is something so honest a real about how he discusses his process going through the different bases and the unique details of each that I’m sure so many of us can relate to.

Nice. Thank you SBL and Mr. Myung for sharing. I saw him live two times and his punchy sound hurts if you stand in the first rows but I really enjoyed these concerts. Maybe you could get Bryan Beller for the series or Tony Levin. Thanks again and take care.

@TheTourtopoulais

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah Tony Levin has played with so many people and on so many iconic albums, he'd truly be an awesome person to interview

You're a legend for making these interviews happen SBL!

The Yamaha RBX 6JM! His best bass!

@vennyph

3 жыл бұрын

His best sound

@daleonov

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@stratrovarius

3 жыл бұрын

I bought it new in Ruby Red back in 2001, played over 500 gigs with it, and sold it few years ago (my biggest mistake). It was a bulletproof bass. There are many videos on my channel of me playing it, as well as two studio albums. I still miss it.

He is playing the same amp as me. I am happy:)

What a Great intro guys!! Also at the end he was playing platypus!! Nothing to say!! This is history for us myung true fans!! You can not find him playing that,everything he was playing is nonexistent anywhere!!!! Again love you for delivering John!! I have been asking for this over a year!!! Your the best!!!!

For me JMs Yamaha era is his best sound so far

@gabrielwalker4411

Жыл бұрын

What's wrong with the bass he has now 🤔

These Bass Tales are awesome! Thanks for the series Scott!!!

Everyone talks about Billy Sheehan (and rightly so) on his speed and talent but John has incredible speed and could definitely give Billy a run for his money

@gabrielwalker4411

Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree

I would definitely like to see a bass luthier series sometime down the line as well.

@kayessGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

Join SBL and you'll get a whole series with Chris May from Overwater basses

Geddy Lee would be perfect for this.

Lots of people are talking about seeing Geddy Lee, Tim Commerford, Les Claypool and that's fine, but i would love to see Justin Chancellor on here

Please do one with Geezer Butler...

@Ranmann86

3 жыл бұрын

Yessss geezer is so underrated

@seanj3667

2 жыл бұрын

YES

This was so amazing I love hes in my top 3 favorite bass players thanks so much for this scott!!

This guy is unique...i have to put my volume until max..just to hear him speaking....he is my biggest inspiration on bass

Thanks Scott! I was one of the many asking for him. I think he's a really cool guy and that was a great interview. He is one of the most amazing bass players I've ever heard. I guess I'm not the only one to buy a Rickenbacker because Geddy Lee played one lol.

Aside from providing ample bass knowledge, this video thoroughly relaxed me as well. Thanks, JM🙏

Crazy Scott brought us John Myung the best prog bassist! Love it.

wow wow wow!! john myung on SBL!

Love it! I myself need to get more into John's work and music. I'd love to see this type of video with the legendary Larry Graham, Godfather of Slap Bass!

It would be interesting to actually do more interviews of the people making these basses.. get inside their head.. we hear all the time from artists who get them made..

@Xianpaul0523

3 жыл бұрын

Its Myung idea tho.

@aspyr5681

3 жыл бұрын

Would be even better if they actually asked us about what to produce, I've looked at 100 basses in the past 2 months, looking for a new one, and nothing is good enough, they all lack something, they all cheap out on either wood or hardware or preamp or quality control, if I don't win the SBL giveaway I think I'm rather gonna invest in tools and make my own fucking bass, lol

@Brookzplayzmuzic

3 жыл бұрын

@@aspyr5681 you know what I agree... 100% . The only fucking time you get what u want is if you are famous..period. as far as the sbl giveaway. Who knows that may be rigged. I can't see 48k worth of gear just going out to some random person . Just my opinion

@christianfazari2053

3 жыл бұрын

@@aspyr5681 do you mind me asking what kind of bass you've been looking for? Like, what amount of strings, what are you looking to get it out, what kind of body/neck shape, etc. I'm just curious to know as I've personally seen a lot of great options at all price points these days and I could maybe recommend something to help you out! 😆

JM is one of the very first bassists that I listened when I discovered the progressive metal....many years ago. I used to listen Rush in the same way...(I prefer Geddy's sound and playing) Thanks for this video! I would have preferred more playing while talking. Please, bring Geddy Lee to an SBL interview. See u in the shed!

Scott thank you for making this video. As weird as it may seem, there isn't a lot of footage of John just playing solo like he does in this video.

I'd really love to see Geddy Lee, Les Claypool, Joe Dart, and maybe even some Donald "Duck" Dunn.

@peteriannitto3750

3 жыл бұрын

I hate to break it to you... but Duck Dunn passed away 8 years ago :(

@carterchesebro

3 жыл бұрын

@@peteriannitto3750 RIP

He pulled a little Platypus out there at the end!

Lee Sklar

I’m liking this before even watching.

Thanks for getting him in your channel

You are the musician in my heart.

Never been earlier to a video than this!

Dude.... holy shit this looks so real

Those fingers are damn powerful.

I mosty like modern, free and avantgarde jazz. But also like a lot of dream theaters stuff. John Myung is my favorit member of DT an amazing musician👍

I would love to see Ryan Martinie in one of these

@sidgar1

3 жыл бұрын

BrBrDeng on a BMW-designed bass...yes pls

Awesome video. I'd love to see you interview Paul Bender from Hiatus Kaiyote pls 😁

He’s just amazing He’s always been

Great to see john on the channel, to bad the video is so short haha

Those 23 dislikes are from guitar players who don't like bass players that don't just stay on the E string and dare to go above the fifth fret.

Is it me or did he said that they were working on a new record?

@Dinozzo1995

3 жыл бұрын

They are

@markokardum3805

3 жыл бұрын

As they have been churning out records every 2-3 years, I can't say it's in any way surprising.

I just got a bongo with an all rosewood neck. It's an amazing bass.

Mr. Scott, I love everything you do. Could you please do some kind of spotlight on Ryan Martinie? Dude is my absolute bass hero, and want to find out more on him. Either way, you are a bada$$ Scott🤘🤘. Thank you for everything.

That's not John. John doesn't talk. Lol. My fellow aquarius bass playing brother. Bravo King. 🤟🙌

John is speaking! Awesome :))

Myung finally!

Hi Scott, any plans on making an app for your bass lessons? I'm thinking of subscribing to the lessons but don't have access to a computer. Thanks and great videos!

Thats seriously the longest i have ever heard him speak for in one go lol - Im a huge fan of Dream Theaters 'golden period' (1999 - 2009)

Basswood for a bass player seems to be legit combination :)

scott always brings it. if i had any money i'd give him some...but i dont, and thus i am limited to expressing my gratitude in words and youtube likes.

Well, BMW bought into Designworks in 1991 and purchased them all in 1995. They design all sorts of stuff rather than just cars. I discovered this a few years ago when I looked into why my HPZ800 Xeon workstation looked remarkably good. There's nothing wrong with the bongo. Just a lot of people who haven't gotten used to that it looks different to what they are used to seeing.

good video as always

Hell yeah we got the same bass strap 😅

Never was DT fan , but John is a brilliant bass player, neat and accurate.

@devinebass

Жыл бұрын

🧡🧡🧡

Very cool. I’m a big EBMM Fan.

Would love to see Evan Brewer on here sometime, such an amazing player!

John Myung *really reminds of that guy from* Ninja Assassin *who is also a* South Korean.

The Bongo is the sickest bass shape ever. I've been rocking a Bongo 6 HH Stealth for about 8 years. It's my #1 forever.

I really wish DT offers more stuff similar to what JM plays towards the end

He has such a huge hands!

A sbl design has to follow. Definitely

An interesting one would probably be Andy Irvine. I know he's talked about his bass on his own channel, but it's certainly a very interesting instrument.

Are you serious Scott!!! I effen love you for this so.much!!!!!!!! Litterwho.i have been asking for!!!! I love you scott!!!!

Having Justin chancellor from Tool would be really cool

Would like to see a Macca episode!

One of the best

I have a 5 string HHP Bongo and it feels like having many basses in one. I can make it sound like a P bass, or jazz bass, funky, Red Hot Chili Peppers, metal, whatever. And I love the kitsch looks :)

Was that tapatio? Great hot sauce!

Can we get Steve Digorgio on this just to bother all the “you don’t need 6 strings” and “ThAts a GuItAr haHaHAH I’m FuNNy” people

@nickbeneBass

3 жыл бұрын

Di Giorgio is the reason I play a 6string fretless. Phenomenal player

@nickbeneBass

3 жыл бұрын

I already had a 6string and I made it fretless

@ethan_6strings186

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickbeneBass yeah man I have a 6 string and a 4 string cheap fretless and if my skill with the fretless gets better imma convert the 6

@TheEnderBand

3 жыл бұрын

Steve’s 3-string is hilarious

@anthonyeveritt8607

3 жыл бұрын

Just about to make this comment

At the end John sounds like he's gonna play the intro for "Globo Rural". Would've been great hahahahahaha

@LuanGamersHD

3 жыл бұрын

Kkkkkkkk globo rural eh foda

@tiagovailant364

3 жыл бұрын

Kkkkkkk

@leonardojamarino

3 жыл бұрын

Vdd, já tava esperando a cotação do saco de café kkk

I have a 5 string Bongo. It is a very comfortable bass to play. I really like the tone that Myung gets in this video. It's more like a P bass tone. Mine has a bright, ringy, scooped active bass tone. I want to dial in a tone like he's getting with the EQ.

@gabrielwalker4411

Жыл бұрын

yea I think a lot bit of his tone has to do with his amp to you know

We need a rig rundown or something like that with him Scott

@olivierpayette4284

10 ай бұрын

Bongo basses and Ashdown amps

I have a Bongo... I love it but also hate it... but I'll never retire it!

Abraham Laboriel next please! 😁

There are so few videos about Les Claypool. Would love to hear about his basses

if you'll manage to bring Justin Chancellor on your channel, i'll be a crying happy man!

I'd love to see Timmy C!

Sounds great but how fast is it on the hi way?

Does the distance between strings affect the sound? Obviously, it will affect the way you play and feel the instrument, but is the sound different between a bass with more strings distance and a bass with less strings distance?

Very much the Steve Davis of bass playing.

I first went into Guitar, 7 strings, them to 8 because of DT, Petrucci, then realised I wanted to play bass because of Myungs technique.

Now. It'd be dope to get Eugene Abdukhanov for a video. He's fairly new but also an absolute beast with fantastic stage presence

Where’s the part he talked about BMW? I totally missed this... just can’t find it

Such a sick bass but that string spacing has my slap worried

@freda9498

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not a bass for slapping. But seems ideal for fast / chordal playing.

@Violatorclown

3 жыл бұрын

@@freda9498 Myung doesn't slap. Funk isn't his style but he is riffing with John Petrucci makes perfect sense to design a bass that allows more movement with less stress.

@bassimprovjams3772

3 жыл бұрын

John doesn't slap tho homie, om sure you already know that tho

@bassimprovjams3772

3 жыл бұрын

@@Violatorclown yes sir!

@robertherrick6703

3 жыл бұрын

I think the basses in this video were customized for Myung. The standard versions might have wider string spacing. I'm not sure though.

6:54 That bass line sounds really cool. Does anyone know where is it from?

@GaminWarlord

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing to Say by Platypus, Johns side project with Ty Tabor of Kings X. Album is When Pus Comes to Shove. They also have another group called The Jelly Jam where John goes hard as well.

@racsopaez6588

3 жыл бұрын

@@GaminWarlord Thanks, man! I'm enjoying the album. 👌