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  @froorocks10003 күн бұрын

  Really good information - thank you

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  @academyofbass3 күн бұрын

  @@froorocks1000 👍

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  @jamesdonaghy67584 күн бұрын

  Thank You and Kind regards🙏😇 I subscribed😊😊

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  @academyofbass4 күн бұрын

  Thank you, it's great to hear from you👍

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  @pedroleal711811 күн бұрын

  Are those the 'Rotosound Swing Bass' strings?

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  @academyofbass11 күн бұрын

  @@pedroleal7118 Yes, steels. I haven’t changed them since I found this, just a few months ago. I really like the sound, but don’t get on with the feel of steel strings. I use nickel string on all of my basses that are strung with roundwounds.

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  @pedroleal711811 күн бұрын

  @@academyofbass Always loved the Rotosound ones, but you can't find them anymore around here, so I go with the equivalent > 'Ernie Ball Stainless Steel Hybrid Slinky'. Take care ps I'm still hoping to get back my SB800, I'm an avid Aria Pro II user, tried everything, wouldn't change it !

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  @pedroleal711811 күн бұрын

  Hello! I had the SB800 (my first 'real' bass), the passive version with two PUs. Best recording bass I ever had !

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  @academyofbass11 күн бұрын

  @@pedroleal7118 👍 I’d completely forgotten about the 800. Years don’t recall seeing many of them.

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  @pedroleal711811 күн бұрын

  @@academyofbass Bought it from a double bass player.He told me he bought, because it was the same string lenght as his double bass! I have a friend in Japan, they didn't had the SB800s there!

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  @a.j.garrett963911 күн бұрын

  Would I ever love to get my hands on one

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  @spookybaba11 күн бұрын

  You fall to mention how well balanced they are when playing standing with a strap. They just hang at a perfect playing position.

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  @VeitLehmann12 күн бұрын

  Awesome presentation, thank you! These Aria SB basses are really unique sounding and well-made instruments! I have the little brother, an RSB Standard. Same shape, but with a split coil. The pickup position plays an essential part in the sound, so even with the P pickup it sounds similar to an SB. But the Standard has less sustain, is more percussive and has that Precision growl. I love it! Highly recommended if you find one, especially since they are still quite cheap. However, the stock ceramic pickup isn't that great, it's quite hot and dark sounding. I changed it to an AlNiCo pickup that's similar to a vintage Fender.

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  @academyofbass12 күн бұрын

  Thanks for your kind words👍I didn't know anything about these basses when I first bought my SB. It was just the only decent bass in the music shop! Thanks for the info on the RSB. I've learnt a great deal from all of the comments to this lesson.

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  @alibearbass12 күн бұрын

  Thanks for this, you’ve got a good knack for breaking the parts down

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  @academyofbass12 күн бұрын

  Thank you

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  @axgunner606012 күн бұрын

  I have a brown natural rsb 600 greatttt bass but it had 2 issues that I was able to get around the nut width on the rsb are around 44m wideeee😂 and the neck was a bit chunky so I reshaped it and the tone was very muffled til I realized it had a 47uf capacitor moment I took it off it felt like I released it from its prison the tone was bright and punchy 👊

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  @academyofbass12 күн бұрын

  They were a slightly later model to the SB weren't they?

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  @axgunner606012 күн бұрын

  @@academyofbass yes a year after the sb1000 was released they released the rsb and I think discontinued them before 81 because I can’t find them on any catalogues of the years after

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  @wbertie260412 күн бұрын

  The pickup is relatively close to the bridge. It's possibly not quite as far back as a Stingray but it's not far off. The magnetic apeture is smaller, though. Another user was the bassist of All About Eve. Some of the Westone range and some of the Aria range were very similar.

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  @academyofbass12 күн бұрын

  You may well be correct about the magnetic aperture, but that's far too technical for me :) and yes, the Westone Thunder bass wasn't a million miles from the Aria in Character. The pickup however, isn't that close to the bridge, or certainly not as far back as a Musicman (I have one). It's almost right between a Precision and Jazz pickup. Regardless, it sounds great (IMHO of course). Again you're correct, Andy Cousin of All about Eve did use an Aria.

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  @wbertie260412 күн бұрын

  @@academyofbass narrower magnetic apeture basically means the pickup is a bit narrower so you get different cancellation of frequencies compared to a wider apeture. It's not as far back as the Musicman pickup, but being further back gives it more bite and would have been more affordable for fans of Chic like Taylor than a Stingray back when Duran Duran was starting out, yet still superb quality. A very smart choice! Yours sounds excellent, I must say.

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  @45kellygreen12 күн бұрын

  Another Great lesson Keith, thanks for sharing this info,

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  @academyofbass12 күн бұрын

  @@45kellygreen It’s my pleasure. Thanks👍

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  @chardbass13 күн бұрын

  Great job Keith. What a decade to grow up in and have your ears turned on to bass lines! JT did it for me big time!

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  @academyofbass13 күн бұрын

  @@chardbass Thanks 🙏

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  @JustBGuz13 күн бұрын

  Good Show! Alas, I played this on a '68 P-Bass... kzread.info/dash/bejne/dql2ssSPcbGvdZs.html ... 😎

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  @MrAKbass13 күн бұрын

  Yesss, the SB700, I own one too. I bought it some years ago because JT was my first major influence as a bass player.

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  @academyofbass13 күн бұрын

  @@MrAKbass Awesome! Thanks for the shout out👍

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  @witterth13 күн бұрын

  Ive been playing bass for a VERY long time but this is possibly one of the best tuition sites Ive seen ! ( as Arnold says "Ill be back) top one!

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  @academyofbass13 күн бұрын

  @@witterth Thanks, that’s very kind of you. I’m stoked that you like my lessons 👍

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  @witterth13 күн бұрын

  @@academyofbass my pleasure great work.late 80s I got a fretless stingray I got up to a certain level but not Pino. I still have it of love for it. Top man great tuition. I’ll be recommending you.

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  @ronbzoom853113 күн бұрын

  The Japanese bass trinity that dominated all those MTV bands from the early 80s: Ibanez Musician bass, Yamaha BB bass, and of course the mighty Aria Pro II SBs. Each had all kinds of low and high end variations, pickup configurations, electronics, neck-thru vs bolt-on iterations; you name. it. But even the most strip down versions of these basses were excellent quality at a price regular folks could afford. Now on the other hand, Fender and Gibson at that time... well...

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  @academyofbass13 күн бұрын

  @@ronbzoom8531 I couldn’t agree more!

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  @mrpositronia14 күн бұрын

  I remember when I first started out playing bass 30 years ago the Aria brand wasn't seen in the best light, so I never really thought that highly of it, either I was wrong to think that, or their heyday was the early 80s. I noticed that the position of the pickup is not in a standard P, or J position, but pretty much in between. I'm guessing that's what gives it a more distinctive sound.

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  @academyofbass14 күн бұрын

  @@mrpositronia Possibly. I played one for years and never thought about that either. It certainly works though. It’s a shame no manufacturers have tried to replicate that in other instruments. It’s definitely got a uniqueness about it. I also think their heyday was definitely the early 80's. Thanks for your comment 👍

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  @pedrolax927514 күн бұрын

  New subscriber, excellent content mate

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  @academyofbass14 күн бұрын

  @@pedrolax9275 Thank you👍

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  @kevweeks449714 күн бұрын

  Tony Butler of Big Country played one, awesome sound....check it out....

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  @academyofbass14 күн бұрын

  @@kevweeks4497 I know, that bass line is in this video

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  @kingstumble14 күн бұрын

  I remember having an Aria catalogue in the 80s and lusting after an SB bass even though I had a perfectly good Precision. But to go off on a bit of a tangent I recently treated myself to a 1984 Westone Thunder. I have a suspicion it was made in the same factory as the Aria models (Matsumoku) as it has very similar specs i.e.ash body(albeit smaller than the Aria,) brass bridge and nut, virtually identical headstock and tuners, a rosewood board and active electronics. It plays like a dream and sounds great. I love it.

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  @academyofbass14 күн бұрын

  @@kingstumble You may be correct. They do have very similar specs. The Aria pickup may be the biggest ace up the SB’s sleeve. Even the modern replacements don’t quite reproduce its iconic tone.

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  @axgunner606012 күн бұрын

  They were produced under aria and in the same factory 👍

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  @academyofbass12 күн бұрын

  @@axgunner6060 I didn't know that 👍

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  @TheRetroBassist15 күн бұрын

  As someone who also had an Aria Pro II as his first bass AND is a massive fan of John Taylor and Cliff Burton, I feel like this video was made for me 😂 Great playing, great didactics, great content. All the right reasons to hit that subscribe button.

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  @academyofbass15 күн бұрын

  @@TheRetroBassist Wow, very kind words, thanks you🙏

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  @alanhearne673315 күн бұрын

  I had an Aria Pro II, fretless, bought it new in the early 80's... Sold it twenty years later for £50....😢

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  @academyofbass15 күн бұрын

  @@alanhearne6733 Oh dear! Mind you, we all do regrettable things don’t we?

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  @sullysullster821716 күн бұрын

  The 80s was the golden era for British bass players. So many great players.

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  @academyofbass16 күн бұрын

  @@sullysullster8217 Indeed. I wish I paid more attention at the time but sadly I was into other things. It’s only now that I’m going back to recover some of the great music that happened during that period.

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  @philhayes807015 күн бұрын

  @@academyofbass I owned an Aria SB700 such a sound. I never should have gotten rid of it and hope to find a good one some day

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  @stanwellback16 күн бұрын

  Very interesting video. Thank you for posting. I have owned an Aria Pro II SB Black 'n' Gold bass since 1984. It is a beautiful instrument to look at, and to play. I would never dream of selling it. I also own a MusicMan Stingray but, to be honest, I get more enjoyment from playing my Aria. Both pickups failed many years ago and I replaced them with EMGs. So the bass's original tone has undoubtedly altered, but not necessarily for the worse. It was great to hear all the basslines that you featured. Aria was definitely the bass of the 80s, when almost every bass player on Top of the Pops played one. At gigs my Aria is frequently referred to as the "Cliff Burton bass", but my bass is the two pickup model, while Burton's had a single pickup (I believe). Thanks again for the video. I really enjoyed the topic, and your bass playing. 🙏🏻

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  @academyofbass16 күн бұрын

  @@stanwellback Thank you🙏 aim really pleased you enjoyed it. Yes, the Cliff Burton model was a slightly later bass.

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  @trevorraggatt68517 күн бұрын

  Thoroughly enjoyed the lesson. My first bass was also an SB700. Still have it and still love playing it. You’re right brilliantly punchy sound and a fabulous neck - even if many folks find the narrow string spacing a bit odd!

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  @academyofbass17 күн бұрын

  Thanks. It's the bass I learn a lot of what I know on, so the string spacing is very comfortable for me. Despite playing Fenders for most of my career, I still struggle with them.

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  @gostunsky17 күн бұрын

  There is a mistake in the notes. There should not be a tenth measure, and after the thirteenth there should be another measure. And from the tenth to the thirteenth measures the chords have shifted. But thanks for the lesson.

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  @academyofbass17 күн бұрын

  Hi, thanks for getting in touch. I'm not entirely sure where you think the mistake is, but on checking it, I can't find one. This is an interpretation of the original piece, not a copy. Glad you enjoyed the lesson though👍

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  @johncellario18 күн бұрын

  I used to have the SB1000 back in the day. Seem to remember it was battery powered so was active? I always used to leave it plugged in and drained the battery. Great bass, can’t remember why I sold it. Tasty, classy playing Keith. Love the Talk Talk bass player, always very melodic.

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  @academyofbass18 күн бұрын

  Thanks John. Yes, the SB1000 has a 6 position tone pot and that circuit is battery powered . I'm not sure they they were classed as active basses in their day, but I guess they were. I have EMG pickups in some of my basses that are battery powered, but have no EQ circuits, so they're not classes as active basses.

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  @johncellario18 күн бұрын

  @@academyofbass I think the original 80’s versions of the SB1000s go for a hefty price, a good few grand?

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  @academyofbass18 күн бұрын

  @@johncellario I picked the me up for a friend a couple of months ago for £1,400 and I have seen one, or two cheaper, but you’re right, the price is creeping up. My SB700 was half that price! It’s as new too and feels great.

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  @philipkauffman250018 күн бұрын

  no tabs? this must be an advanced video

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  @academyofbass18 күн бұрын

  @@philipkauffman2500 All of the notation on screen and in the PDF includes TAB

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  @simonbowkett12418 күн бұрын

  I nearly got one back in the day, but then got a job in a music shop and got an Ibanez Musician 924 at trade price. Over 40 years later, I still have it :)

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  @academyofbass18 күн бұрын

  Great basses. I love them, but have never owned one, despite playing many.

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  @simonbowkett12418 күн бұрын

  @@academyofbass Dave Swift will set you up with one! 😜

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  @academyofbass18 күн бұрын

  @@simonbowkett124 I wish. He’s certainly got a fine collection.

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  @Hogman66618 күн бұрын

  Loved mine, no idea why I got rid of it to be fair. When playing through a distorted or overdriven they are great. Real clarity and a great growl.

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  @academyofbass18 күн бұрын

  @@Hogman666 Indeed. I think they suit a bit of grit. The lighter bottom end helps them sit in the mix nicely.

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  @arieltz2318 күн бұрын

  What an awesome bass and what great songs! All those 80s hits my dad made me grow up listening to and eventually liking and wanting to learn on bass! Thank you, Keith, for a great lesson!

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  @academyofbass18 күн бұрын

  @@arieltz23 Thank you👍 You can’t go wrong with an 80’s bass line.

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  @stephengilbert60818 күн бұрын

  I miss my SRB - great playing Sir!

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  @academyofbass18 күн бұрын

  @@stephengilbert608 Thank you 🙏

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  @user-dc8sg5xu1n18 күн бұрын

  I had one they just came out, very heavy, but well made

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  @academyofbass18 күн бұрын

  @@user-dc8sg5xu1n They are heavy. There’s a lot of Ash in them. I’d forgotten just how well made they are. I couldn’t use one all the time, but the sound is awesome for some things.

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  @user-ux8no2tq5f18 күн бұрын

  Great stuff

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  @academyofbass18 күн бұрын

  @@user-ux8no2tq5f Thanks👍

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  @kevb898318 күн бұрын

  Another legendary Japanese Bass from the 80s. It sounds almost exactly like my old Yamaha BB1200 did - incredibly versatile, so many different sound on one instrument. The quality was out of this world, action better than any six-strings of the time, soft on the fingers, and endless sustain. I really miss that Bass :(. Trying to find one these days is almost impossible. Sadly they dropped quality in favour of quantity, it's a real shame.

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  @academyofbass18 күн бұрын

  @@kevb8983 I couldn’t agree more. I’d love an old BB1200 too! Although I was really chuffed to be reunited with this bass🙏

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  @praks00723 күн бұрын

  You are truly amazing sir!! You created music with just a few chords, and it sounds so good!! One of the best lessons I have come across online.

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  @academyofbass23 күн бұрын

  @@praks007 Wow, you are very kind. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the lesson. Thanks very much..

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  @raulpuertas9310Ай бұрын

  So good!!!!

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  @academyofbassАй бұрын

  @@raulpuertas9310 thank you 🙏

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  @frankloar8137Ай бұрын

  Styalkig

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  @bobabooeyАй бұрын

  needs a lot of oral care

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  @MarkypizzMusicАй бұрын

  Super helpful, thank you!

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  @academyofbassАй бұрын

  @@MarkypizzMusic Thanks👍

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  @lamkaho9965Ай бұрын

  It's great your tutorial for beginners and thanks so much for the PDF

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  @academyofbassАй бұрын

  👍

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  @abdousene91772 ай бұрын

  After several years of practicing and playing bass, I can tell his lesson is a blessing and has got everything a bass player needs to know about. I wish I could have this lesson in my early years. I recommend to practice it over and over again to catch the essence and the spirit of it. This is just beautiful and graceful and will change my playing for ever.

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  @academyofbass2 ай бұрын

  Wow, that’s amazing to hear. I’m thrilled that you find it so useful 👍

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  @elviejitosalserojesusolavarria2 ай бұрын

  Awesome lesson, I'm 70 yrs. young, just pick up the bass love the sound of the Fretless...really enjoy your teaching keep up the GREAT WORK that you do. Will be practicing this lesson for awhile. THANKS!!!!!

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  @academyofbass2 ай бұрын

  That's wonderful to hear. How exciting. You'll be up and running in no time at all. I hope you find some of the other lessons on my channel helpful too. Enjoy the journey. Best wishes to you👍

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  @CornishCockney2 ай бұрын

  That's nice, shame that I don't have a fretless.

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  @academyofbass2 ай бұрын

  Thanks. It all applies to fretted bass too. The slides might not sound quite as cool, but it will all work 100%.

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  @AgyePA2 ай бұрын

  Simply hearing you play interval exercises through the chord changes sounded very musical-my fretless bass has never sounded anything like that, but it does give me some inspiration on improving, haha.

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  @academyofbass2 ай бұрын

  Great to hear that!

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  @joycegrove56022 ай бұрын

  Lovely lesson, thank you!!

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  @academyofbass2 ай бұрын

  Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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  @schoolofrockandpop24712 ай бұрын

  One of the best fretless bass lessons I've seen. There's so much in it to learn. Thanks!

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  @academyofbass2 ай бұрын

  Thanks 👍

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  @Crazy-Society2 ай бұрын

  Always great to see new lessons from you!

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  @academyofbass2 ай бұрын

  🙏

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  @otmarmarot7402 ай бұрын

  I think I will learn a lot from you

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  @academyofbass2 ай бұрын

  Thank you 👍

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  @ArtbyJoeH2 ай бұрын

  Highly recommended that you keep in with Keith. I’ve known of him for decades as a gigging musician. Fellow musicians who had worked with him told me he was an amazing bassist. I’d never seen him until these videos. Now I see not only a brilliant bass player but a fantastic teacher too. 👌🌟😎

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  @academyofbass2 ай бұрын

  @@ArtbyJoeH That is so very kind of you. High praise indeed. Thanks.

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  @user-ux8no2tq5f2 ай бұрын

  Nice mate