Thanks for checking out my channel, Onlinebassguitar.com. My name is Hugh Richardson, I'm a professional bass player and teacher working in London, UK.
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The last one is very impressive but also very useless in real life
To save anyone else the trouble, this is essentially an advertisement for $4000 in-ear monitors. No real advice or input on alternatives to bass amps...
Great short. It would be great for you to do a video on this. I’ve gone to see a hand specialist and it wasn’t helpful at all.
I used to carry an SVT everywhere i played, not anymore. They sit in the basement. I will never give up my B15. Lately i have been using a Mesa WD800 and I'm going to grab 4 single ultralight Mesa 12's. Or maybe some Barefaced. I need to feel the vibes from my amp onstage or anytime.
people have been lamenting the death of the amplifier since switch mode psu came in 30 years ago. also multiband compression has changed the music we listen to, not that anyone has noticed that. the question you should ask is, what innovation has there been in amplifiers? new sound? No? None the amplifier industry still squeezes out sausages that have to be eaten, now they are lighter and smaller with the same flavour.
thanks for the informative video. i'm a new bassist who has been learning and a drummer gave me hell for not being in sync with him. this helped.
A classic Bass rig : head +cabinet "feels" real in a live situation...and is more dificult to be robbed vs a pedalboard + di boxes😂
Great video!
Terrible tutorial video your not teaching us nothing going to fast.
merci pour tes bon conseils ...
Amp modelling uses Impulse Responses which are indistinguishable from that real amp in that room. IR quality varies drastically, so finding a good one is challenging. But when you have it, your tone is perfect every time.
It seems to me that pretty much everyone recordring bass for metal music these days are just using DIs, and that's a shame cause of the lack of uniqueness.
Interesting video, I think the basics for Marcus Miller slap tone are: Jazz bass with maple neck and maple fretboard, 70's style pick-up position, stainless steel strings, scooped EQ (bass boost, mids cut and treble boost), softer attack with use of compressor and clean your fretboard regularly. With this you will have a very close approach of Miller's slap sound. I f you want as close to 100% then use the same Sadowsky pre-amp (or Baartolini??) he's currently using.
Totally agree with you! I have to be honest, this was a tough video to make. On the one hand, there are certain things that are crucial like the maple neck, 70’s pick-up position etc. But on the other, I wanted to give tips that anyone with any bass could follow. I always think it sucks a little when the first tip of a video implies “unless you spend X-thousand dollars on new gear you can’t do this” but I see what you’re saying. It still makes a difference!
"Mwah' is also enhanced by lowering the action.
Hello. I think you're wrong. Almost all professional bassists use their amplifiers on stage. I am a bassist and I wouldn't change the feeling of your own amplifier behind your back for anything. Not even close to personal monitoring. Greetings!
Those drum grooves r sa. Cool vid. Thanks man🤙
95-35.... can't stop playing
Nope, lost. Now I'll try Josh.
I got my first p bass thanks to Steve Harris from iron maiden and haven't looked back since
Considering to go the in-ear route. Logistics are a pain for cabinets, and with the right tools you can get in-ears to work for small venues. I am fed up with places without proper monitors where everybody just dials to 11 in order to hear themselves.
It’s been a game changer for me for sure. If you’re in the right type of gigs, or if you just prefer IEM’s, I’d say they’re a solid investment!
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 you forgot to add that for some players, it can even prevent becoming dependent of a car for the ride (if you are within areas with suitable public services)
@@luisborralho4298 great point!
Being in an amp-less band can greatly simply load-in and load-out for everyone. It also (like you mentioned) eliminates stage noise (with E drums). A good sound guy can make you sound amazing and quiet if necessary. With IEMs, no more volume wars with your guitarist!
Exactly this!! If you’ve got the right set up for it at a gig, they help a load!
Ive been trying to learn slap bass for years. Now that I have access to the internet and You Tube, Ive found this video to be the best and easiest to follow. So thank you to Hugh and I will be subscribing.
Thank you so much for such a great comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed this. Just to help me make better content, what specifically did you struggle with before and what part of this video helped the most?
When you test a bass with a pick specially for punk, you're suppoused not to palm mute strings. It's not use.
I saw a clip of Dave Ellefson from Megadeth talking about his palm muting technic with a pick. I guess he never even tinkered on the bass much without one. Because he spoke of finger plucking bassists asking him how to palm mute if they don't use a pick and Dave said "I don't know" I'm a lead guitarist who never even owned and barely played bass but always knew it could be done.
Where is the fun in it? I love my loud growly Orange amp
How would I make myself heard or hear myself at a pub gig??
You’d have to send your signal directly to the PA and depend on their stage monitors to hear yourself (or bring an IEM system).
Lol I have yet to see a small PA system that didn't end up making me sound like muddy dogshit. If you want an actual crisp and clear tone a good amp and cab is the way to go.
I'm 66 years old and have always used 3-5-7-9 gauge strings, very light but im now thinking of change as the sound is really thin, but another big reason is that i could do with fatter strings to strengthen my fingers as im used to thin, i now have very weak muscle strenght in my fingers. i may try those elixir strings, theyre 40 quid but they may be what im looking for. cheers for the vid.
asking a question? Have you ever played your bass thru a Versatone Bass amp? I think not!!! Too Bad!
I only feel the need for a 5 string when I'm playing something heavier. Otherwise, 4 is actually more than I'll ever need so I stick to it haha. That fretted low E, tho..
You look like 2 different people from 8 years ago to 5 years. Looking good man. Well done
Thank you mate! It’s crazy to watch some of these old videos back sometimes. Hope you’re well!
talked 1 kg but didn't said 1 gram
😂😂 appreciate the feedback! Thank you 🙏
Remember when they said digital was killing analogue? Haha. Can't get the feel without the real deal.
I put a Ray Ross bridge, Schaller tuners and 280 dollar Fender pickups on my Glarry ... It's the best Glarry it can be.
Too much talking bro, just play that thing!!
Appreciate the feedback! Cheers
I play bass with a pick and fingers but a pick is way more difficult to learn. But thé attack you can achieve by playing with a pick is gutwrenching impressive.
Fuck you I make my own bass tube amps and they are small (heavy) but easy to move around. This sounds like a personal problem.
I’ve been gigging amp less for years and mostly stopped thinking about it. Last week I pulled my GK 400rb on matching 2x12 cab, outta the closet (to test a pedalboard), and was reminded how amazing that rig sounds! The sad truth is, the audience can’t tell the difference anyway and amp modeling has come along way.
@@SeattleSam-ul5hr Im mostly responding to his invalidation based on personal criteria as if its a global value that he applies to everyone. What is convenient for a small show does not drive what equipment I use. If I want to feel my house shake than thats a good enough reason. Then there is big shows that he does not do. Narcissistic twat, I'l play as loud as I fucking want to. My neighbors actually complain when I turn it down and ask why it sounds so good. It all comes down to TIM distortion, when everyone has there own amp its not mushed together into -40db signal you can hear more of what it there. Its why an orchestra sounds better in person. But thats a justification too and I don't need to do that, the real reason is Freedom! I have a ground thumping amp because I can!
Oh and if using a direct dig with a modeler help you control things at a small show, thats fine you don't have to justify that either.
Hmm, I actually think my P Bass is super easy to play and everything sounds great on it regardless of how I turn the knobs. Quite different from my Jazz bass which is much more fiddly. Of course I'm not trying to do any fusion shredding or anything. I think the fact that P basses aren't fussy makes them no brainers in a studio environment. It nice to have an instrument you don't have to worry about.
My Snark tuner broke at the swivel. I am not going to buy anymore Snarks. It didn't break because misuse. 😡
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who needs variability in sound when you have one wonderful sound suitable for any style and purpose. I'm considering buying a multi-scale bass, but they are all kind of modern, with a bunch of knobs, and I would like a standard p-bass but with 5 strings and a multi-scale
Thanks for the exercise - I will try this :)
I started using IEMs several years ago primarily to protect my ears. Playing on stage with loud guitar amps and cymbals crashing all around you takes a toll on your hearing after many years, and I only have one set of ears. I use high quality, molded IEMs so I can control the volume going into my ears. But the added benefit is that I can hear the articulation of my bass notes much better and I can also hear my vocal harmonies better. Of course this is all contingent on having a good audio engineer that can get you a really good in ear mix. If I'm dealing with new production people, sometimes I'll throw a small, 1x12 cabinet in the trunk just to have as a safety net. But overall, I much prefer using IEMs for almost all gigs. Plus, I'm in my 60s and have no desire to cart around an amp and cab unless absolutely necessary. ;-)
I have only ever known using an bass amp, I haven't played live for years but do appreciate modern tech and convenience of not using one on stage. I would still use an amp, even if it's a small combo. I wouldn't be comfortable without it and just going through a DI only. A bass and an amp (and pedals) all go together, I liked the look of them too, but hey, I'm just an old rocker now 😄
Cheers
I like your choices, man.There are others like: Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, Jeff Berlin, etc. But, if you want to gig.....you gotta listen to the guys that hold down the bottom.
Thank you for making it easy to learn. I appreciate the practice exercises.