10 things I was DEAD WRONG about 😬

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Some bass players love to double down on a bad idea. And though we once bristled at the notion that there could ever be such a thing as a wrong musical opinion, we’ve since come to accept that there is such a thing. We know because we had one! Scott was colossally wrong about the Fender Precision AND slap bass!
In this episode, Scott and Ian reveal their newfound love for Robert Palmer, and the big things they’ve changed their minds about, or wish they’d known sooner.
In this episode:
Who is Pierre Brock?
Scott’s new F Bass - love it or hate it?
How Ian found the perfect monitor engineer.
Is slap bass still cool?
Should you put reverb on bass?
Where are you on the midwit meme?
And much, much more!
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction: Initial Dislike for P-Basses
19:31 - Reevaluating Boutique Basses
28:05 - Rediscovering the Joy of Slap Bass
31:20 - Focusing on Fun and Music
31:49 - Discovering the Groove and Vibe of Slap Bass
42:52 - Changing Opinions on String Spacing and Amp Size
56:44 - Trusting Your Musical Instincts and Monitor Engineers
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@richardharden4437 Ай бұрын

I was told by many bassists over the years, (I've been playing for over forty-five years) never to use flat or tapewound strings, "they'll make your sound muddy." About five years ago, I needed strings, and I thought, "What the hell, I'm going to try these flatwounds, if I don't like them I just wasted thirty-five bucks." Now for years there had always been something in my sound and tone I didn't like, and no matter what I tried to tweak, it would not satisfy, me until I tried those flatwounds, now I use tapewounds, and that is what was missing. Don't let others tell you what you feel and know.

@adamwalcott_official Ай бұрын

Since I started almost 30 years ago, I've been fighting the tone on my first bass ever, a MIM '95 Fender cowpoke PJ. I've had the bridge replaced, frets replaced with stainless, Aguilar preamp installed w/ Nordstrand pups... was still unsatisfied. Then last year, I threw flatwounds on it for the first time ever, and holy f***, the bass was made for flats. I felt so stupid for the longest time that in the almost 30 years I had this bass, I never thought to throw some flats on there. Also, it gives the bass some purpose now, considering I almost always play my three other 5-string basses.

@richardharden4437 Ай бұрын

@@adamwalcott_official At least you were in the dark for only thirty years, Adam. I was blind for forty, what a revelation, all those years of not being satisfied with my sound.

@leedoss6905 Ай бұрын

Sounds like an excuse for a couple more basses.😂

@boscobaracus1823 Ай бұрын

First thing I do when I get a new bass is throw on a new set of la bella deep talking gold alloy flats. I love the feel and the tone

@armignac Ай бұрын

Weird bs take. Especially with so many pro bassists using flatwounds.

@eirikkvalbein1568 Ай бұрын

Definitely prefer this format of pod! The good 'ole bromance bassnerding

@devinebass Ай бұрын

It's BACK! ;)

@kevinsavo718 Ай бұрын

AGREED!!!!

@colinfrieben3808 Ай бұрын

As a guitar player in my band…i feel weird that i love bass podcasts. I think its time to switch teams 😂

@murderXnumbers Ай бұрын

Play every instrument you can. They're all fun AF. Oooooh, drums. Bass players dream of being drummers too

@sarajamus Ай бұрын

Come to the dark side! 😂

@sirhandelno3 Ай бұрын

@@sarajamuswe have cookies 😂

@4stringsloneliness Ай бұрын

It's time. Welcome to the dark side of your heart. 😁

@sarajamus Ай бұрын

@@sirhandelno3 Magic cookies!!!

@edbutler3 Ай бұрын

That "I was wr-r-r-r-ong" bit comes from The Fonz on Happy Days.

@joshjosh25694 Ай бұрын

I almost commented about it too🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@ericolson326 Ай бұрын

Yeah, who knew Ian is friends with Henry Winkler? 🤷😄

@Chad_Sandridge75 24 күн бұрын

Right?😂@@ericolson326

@Toastrodamus Ай бұрын

We need to shout out those bass players who brought back the P bass when it was extremely uncool. One great example is Colin Greenwood from Radiohead - a guy who really understands what the P bass does best, and uses it in creative ways. Check out "How To Disappear Completely" and dig the warm, chunky tones he gets.

@sweetnsourchick1761 Ай бұрын

Scott and Ian are GREAT!!!! Definitely, the Bass Dynamic Duo!!!! Love when you guys are together because you are so entertaining. 😂 🤣 👏 👏

@Oldscoolify Ай бұрын

I love the old bass chat vids on SBL. I also dig the honesty here. I unexpectedly sat through this entire video. I like the shorts too but the fact Scott and Ian can keep viewers locked in for an hour really says something.

@philthomas1982 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed that. Especially the bit about gatekeepers at the end. Thanks

@pauljacques2278 Ай бұрын

Session legend Bob Babbitt played the original bass line, and the song was written by Andy Fraser, the legendary bass player from Free.

@johnhunt3089 Ай бұрын

Who has never featured on SBL as far as I know

@bobthebomb1596 Ай бұрын

Damn, that hour went quick!

@devinebass Ай бұрын

for me too, lol :)

@geoffreycheng7067 Ай бұрын

You guys are both Geniuses! Love what you guys do! Keep it up!

@buch3r 21 күн бұрын

1978 here too. Playing bass must keep us young! I love watching you guys have fun, thanks for sharing your knowledge and love of bass with us!

@stevedancinhansen3386 Ай бұрын

The Mick Sterling shoutout is well-deserved. Dude has a heart of gold and a ton of talent.

@johnhunt3089 Ай бұрын

Amongst the bass players on Robert Palmers songs are James Jamerson, Bob Babbit, George Porter, Bernard Edwards and Guy Pratt. Also Andy Fraser from Free, who is well overdue a video on the bass solo in Mr Big by Free

@damianrf6309 Ай бұрын

I enjoy these long-form, Scottian bromance videos.

@devinebass Ай бұрын

🧡🧡🧡

@damianrf6309 Ай бұрын

@@devinebass We need a better combined name to refer to the bromance...Devison?

@gopherbarney8707 Ай бұрын

IT HAD A SPALTED MAPLE TOP MAN *me:* I mean valid

@PerpetuallyTiredMusician Ай бұрын

My big "I was wrong" was picking up the bass as instrument in a way. I was halfway through first year at the royal college of music before I finally cought up with myself and realized that what I truly wanted was to write my own music and not just write my parts, my life as a musican suddenly fell into a focus that I had missed before and it had caused me a lot of grief and frustration in my early ears not understanding what I wanted and why I never felt completely happy in my bands with my role. The reasons for me picking up the bass in the first place was partially wrong but it took maturity and time to admit it. Sure, I have always gravitated towards bass lines and rythm but a big reason was confidence or rather a lack there of, it is after all "known" that bass is the "easy" instrument to learn (wrongfully so in many ways). Let me tell you, when you got a burning desire to express yourself and write and a lack of confidence to boot its arguably the hardest instrument in the world to start with. Well After years of studies first private lessons and then studying music in highschool and then that first year in college it was a relief to finally figure out that all though I love bass it was not the instrument optimal for me as a musician. So whats the lesson here? Figure out what it is you really like and want from music and be honest with yourself if you discover 5-10 years in that you are on the wrong instrument/role/niche, its never too late to swap, a lot of the knowledge is transferable and theory is universal. Secondly, 15" speakers rule, both on bass, guitar and piano dont sleep on those bad boys. thirdly, start recording bass again properly dont get suckered into being lined in and fogotten in the mix as a dry sterile fattner for a guitar, own your freq space! Peace

@camronwilcox2360 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for bringing back the old school pod!!!

@devinebass Ай бұрын

thank YOU!

@BigSunn0 Ай бұрын

I just....wish there was a switch I could flip that switched from roundwounds to flats....

@bassimprovjams3772 Ай бұрын

I love the long, just talking and playing Pods! So glad you guys talked about the amp things greet topics today guys! Always love these!!

@Paulfishmarshall1 2 күн бұрын

Loving the riffing guys. Feels like a natural conversation between two people who just LOVE the bass! The perfect thing to be watching whilst boiling my strings!! Please keep ‘em coming!!

@bobrien Ай бұрын

Hey there, I just love what you two are doing, just keep on playing and talking about things you are interested in. When I discovered the podcast last summer, this was a gamechanger for me. I listened to all episodes beginning from the first one when I was doing my workout every morning. Since then, when I see you, it feels just like meeting my bass playing pals - because you were talking about all kind of stuff that matters to you. Family life beeing a bass player, diets, traveling, whatever was on your mind. That is really great! Remember the very first episodes of the podcast? You were talking about how social media work. No algorithm would ever suggest to start a bass podcast talking for hours about social media. But that was what was crucial for you at that time. And that is what makes it great. Even if it may seem banal to talk about how long you stay up to play bass or what you had for lunch, it is very much about being musical if you think about it. Yes, Mr. Allison, I included your "me-time", the whole notes at 40 bpm, the ball of butter, in my warm-up and I learned where having great time is coming from. Maybe I won't ever make it to have that great time like you; but what mattters to me is that it is so beautiful that I learned how it is made. No algorithm will ever push you in that direction. I understand that you have a business to take care of, and that's okay. Just please remember to stick to what is of importance for yourself, being a musican.

@pantone804 Ай бұрын

I love this old format. I always watch instead of just listening to these podcasts. It's such a blast to see the two of you interact-it always makes my day. Thanks!

@troydurrance1925 Ай бұрын

I really enjoy these types of podcast the most. I like the other video's but I love the long talks and chats. I have a long drive to work everyday and these types of podcast/videos makes it alot better! Always a good time and keep up the awesome work you guys are doing. You both have significantly inspired me as a bass player.

@mtnhigh Ай бұрын

Yes. Love the old style podcasts and so happy to see them creep back in. We know where to go for the course info and other vids but watching you two have a laugh and talk naturally about all sorts is a nice breather for all of us geeks. Pair of legends, we love ya!

@theTrend7 Ай бұрын

Robert Palmer, Every Kind of People 1978 is now my new "I need to learn it," song! Thanks for sharing that,never heard of the song or Bass player So many good tips in this video. Definitely should keep this style of the pod in the mix

@Rogierhemmes Ай бұрын

Love the podcast on KZfaq, keep it coming! Love to hear you chatting, and when I wonder how you play a riff that I just heard I can rewind and watch it.

@joeclark149 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed that, a free lowing conversation/podcasr like that is just as fun and informative in a different, but equally valid, way to a focused one.

@jackshittle 7 күн бұрын

A Zon ad in Bass Player magazine made me buy one (a Sonus V and then a Sonus Special IV). I loved the 2+2 headstock that simply said "ZON" on it and loved the fact that it had a composite neck with no trussrod. Bass purists were probably pissed watching my band play in Seattle as we played hard, heavy, thrashy stuff and meanwhile I was using a Zon Sonus Special IV (I traded my 5 string for the 4) tuned down to be, low slinging it & tearing it up lol. But I started a trend......Zon became the bass of choice my bassists in very heavy bands haha. SWR also got me with their cabs; I had a 2x12 with an 8x8 on top of it. Then on top of that I had two Eden WT-300. I had a Y-splitter cable coming out of my bass and into each amp so I could EQ each cab differently. It was definitely taller then I was with the rack case with my tuner in it (and I'm 6' 1").

@sauletto1 27 күн бұрын

This style of bass content combined with the chemistry between you both, is eerily mesmerizing . I've watched 3 of these in a row here from beginning to end . To me.... this is how it should be done . Fricking pure Awesomeness !!! Plus I've picked up several new things from each of the 3 newest vids I watched . Riveting engagement on a "Jedi" level. ( I have a Ampeg PF-500 through a older Peavey TX-810. Yes, it weighs as much as a bus... but that percussive attack and hit is indescribable ) 😁🎸

@mrtominaz Ай бұрын

The laughter and the jokes and the banter keep me coming back for more!...Thank You and keep it up

@Macna333 Ай бұрын

I could listen to you guys talk bass all day, every day. Please keep the content coming. If you stop I will feel like I've lost friends/family.

@devinebass Ай бұрын

Plenty more to come!

@klisher Ай бұрын

I love the old style chatting podcast style. listening to you 2 psychoanalyse each other. Especially the episode last year where you was talking about when you brother was in hospital and you got diagnosed with Focal Dystonia. I thought Ian was brilliant in his responses and questions to that and that it helped you in figuring some stuff out there.

@cdcgb1 Ай бұрын

Barefaced super twin fits great in the boot of my saloon car, never going back to smaller cabs!

@Chad_Sandridge75 24 күн бұрын

I'm glad they brought up not listening to people that tell you "this is what you want" when it doesn't resonate with you. I had played as a teenager and put it down for about a decade. When I decided at 30 I was going to seriously get back to playing; I saved up $500 and went to Guitar Center. I was determined to but a passive p or jazz bass. I loved the Vintage Modified jazz with the block inlays! I had been to a few stores and played them and the one at GC sounded amazing. Well there was a great bass player working in there. It seemed like he was the man by the way everyone treated him. He told me how Fender was yesterdays instrument. If I wanted something versatile that I wouldn't out grow, active is where its at. I was crushed. But, he had "just the one!" It was a beautiful cherry burst flame top Ibanez. Reluctantly I took his advice. I mean he's the man right; he wouldn't steer me wrong? It was so bright, even with the tone completely rolled off! I hated it! It was an amazing instrument for someone but not me. I played it for over a year and never warmed up to it. So I traded it for a passive Lakeland P bass; and instantly began to play better. 18 years and a ton of basses later; I have only found one active bass that suits me. A Fender Precision Lyte. I still kick myself for selling it to pay bills.

@nickd.6365 Ай бұрын

My old Aria SB1000 has 16mm spacing. Takes a bit of time to adjust to it from a Fender, but it is nice to play

@per-olafengen7838 Ай бұрын

I recognize my self in all the embarrassing things you talk about when growing into a professional musician 😂. Love you guys! Thanks for this one, too❤

@cantoaosvivos Ай бұрын

Amazing conversation, guys. So much good information and experienced... and your guys are sooooooo funny

@ebensf Ай бұрын

Thanks for bringing back the old school pod. Love your informal conversation between the two of you. Algorithm be damned the long ones are great!

@MrFrenchy828 Ай бұрын

I completely agree with you Scott. I've always felt and still feel that way about "gimmicky" slap lines. As a result, after more than 20 years, slap is still my achilles. That's how much it put me off.

@missionbass Ай бұрын

I think it‘s about time Ian creates a beatboxing class for SBL. Counting while playing is great, but being able to “sing” a drum groove, is so much more to the point. Especially, when it comes to nailing syncopated rhythms.

@RGBoombox Ай бұрын

Love the older pod format! DO IT!

@OsmarOliveira Ай бұрын

Thanks for the Pierre Brock and Robert Palmer shoutout! I ran straight way to my bass to learn that bassline. So melodic and killer...

@Bob-of-Zoid Ай бұрын

Oh dear! I think your bass broke my face!!!!😆🤪😂 FUNK YOU!!!😜🤣

@robertsuggs2510 Ай бұрын

I have said it many times,,,YOU TWO GUYS ARE THE BEST!!! 🎸🤠 from Arkansas USA

@devinebass Ай бұрын

cheers Robert!

@ralf6300 Ай бұрын

Great episode. Love that format guys.

@crocholiday Ай бұрын

Dude... I felt the same way about the P back in the 90's. I had a mid 70's P that I sold for $250 back then to get a more "modern" sounding bass like a Spector, Stingray bass or Sound gear basses. I was 100% convinced I could not get that awesome bright, poppy compressed tone with a P. I didn't get another one until maybe 5 years ago now because everyone had one and I just didn't want what everyone had. Sean Hurley's tone is where I finally caved. Try as I might (and longer than I care to admit), I could not get my single H Stingray to sound like his P and sit in the mix like it does. I finally said "screw it" and got one to see what I'd have to do to it to get close Sean's tone. Nothing... nothing is what I had to do. The P with LaBella flats was 95% there right out of the case. Now I have 2 P's and 2 P/J's. It's funny to hear that the sound I was searching for back in the 90's was just a well produced P lol.

@paulharrison2557 Ай бұрын

One of the rooms where we rehearse has an old Mesa 2x15 and it is insanely good! But, I would hate to try and transport it, it weighs a frikken tonne!

@MrJosten72 Ай бұрын

I always loved 15s.

@vinsharrelson2246 Ай бұрын

You two are definitely different sides of the same coin! Your wisdom, passion, obsessiveness, and humor are what makes a difference in the online tutorial universe! Ian, thanks for the props to Mitch Sterling, truly a MSP legend! I used to listen to him when I moved to the Twin Cities in the late 90's, great musician and songwriter! Glad you two are continuing, keep it going!

@alexanderednie1205 Ай бұрын

Robert Palmers Sneaking Sally is one of the funkiest songs ever written.

@martinheath5947 Ай бұрын

The Meters also 🔥 What an inspired collab for Robert Palmer! Check out (if you haven't)"Through It All There's You" with Bernard Purdie on drums!

@adambidas9425 Ай бұрын

Check out when phish covers it live.

@alexanderednie1205 Ай бұрын

@@adambidas9425 I’m 41. That’s how I found the song! My first show was great went. My cousin took me. I was 14.

@adambidas9425 Ай бұрын

@@alexanderednie1205 3.0 phan here. Been seeing them since 2013. What a legendary show to see as your first!

@jimmitchell3143 Ай бұрын

Total New Orleans funk without the slap.

@JustAskJimVO Ай бұрын

Wonderful to have the low-key, high value, Scott/Ian hang mode once more. Missed it. Great episode.

@GregoryRitter Ай бұрын

Loved watching this entire video. Thank you for the long fun content. I watched this while cooking dinner. I ended up taking too long making dinner because I stopped to just watch the video. Keep up the good work.

@skasteve6528 Ай бұрын

Older British viewers are shaking their heads right now. Robert Palmer was one of the two singers with Vinegar Joe, which is what you get when people from Salford, Preston & Batley fuse Stax, jazz, blues & rock. Other members include Elkie Brooks, Peter Gage, Keef Hartley and John Hawken.

@oranmckenzie1754 Ай бұрын

Yes, yes, bring ‘em back, I missed these conversations (even going further into tangents about kids, life and all). I used to listen religiously every week, but kinda lost the thread when it changed on the main channel.

@CheapMessiah Ай бұрын

On the subject of boutique basses, you guys have a video from 5 or 6 years ago where you play back to back on a blind test a sire jazz that was like 600€ or so against a fodera matt garrison that must have been at least 18-20k€, that sire was dialed in perfectly, the fodera sounded poorly next to it. So yes, its very hard to justify a boutique bass on sound alone. But, back in the 90s and 00s, and quite some portion of the 10s, boutique basses had one gigantic advantage, they were built right, back then you knew that if you bought a new bass for less than 2k you were making huge compromises on how that bass felt when you played it and how it was fit and finished. Nothing beats a bass that you pickup for the first time and the neck feels proper, rolled edges, fret work on point, finish with the right texture and thickness. Not to mention the electronics made sense, bellow 1k almost everything came with bad ceramic pickups and preamps that felt like they were made to make your tone bad no matter what. A good P or J are great basses, but the market has been absent of those at reasonable prices, or at all at times, boutique builders made a lot of sense during those times.

@TwoBadBassist Ай бұрын

I used to think the same thing regarding a reverb pedal for bass. My dad (a guitarist) convinced me to try one. I did and now I can’t play without it! I have my reverb (just a little), compressor, and EQ pedals always on!

@elrafa782 Ай бұрын

Thanks guys, always having great time with you. Ready for the next one 🙏

@Jay-kk2rd Ай бұрын

So, I just want to throw this out there, and I’m not sure you’ll ever see it, since you no doubt have so many viewers: the chemistry between you two is so fresh, natural, and a joy to watch and listen to. I sometimes laugh out loud as you discuss the various topics related to music. Coming from a 62 year old ex-musician, you guys are awesome and likely a little of what I needed as a high school bass player wannabe with no direction.

@devinebass Ай бұрын

Cheers for that, appreciate the warm words!!!

@Jay-kk2rd Ай бұрын

@@devinebass And by the way, I am proud to say my son is a music teacher, inspired in part by the music he was exposed to as a young boy.

@jonsidell3338 Ай бұрын

Brownmark’s rumble bass technique is truly amazing. Super easy to get lost in the groove. Give him a listen if you haven’t, he has a killer KZfaq channel.

@devinebass Ай бұрын

LOVE his KZfaq channel!

@wedderboom Ай бұрын

Lots of fun watching you two chat about bass stuff. Thanks.

@ImpulseGenerator Ай бұрын

I love this podcast. It's a real comfort zone for me. Thank you guys for the enthusiasm and pure bass nerdery.

@devinebass Ай бұрын

🧡🧡🧡

@jb_CartriteBand Ай бұрын

Scott, you need to try Laney Digbeth 500 head with the tall 410. It’s killer. It’s what Nathan East uses now. Love you guys

@benja0844 Ай бұрын

The best thing about these videos is watch you guys have so much funn

@johns4858 Ай бұрын

Ian describing the stages of teaching bass is so real 😂 my poor early students

@SybrenRoefs Ай бұрын

Yes, this is EXACTLY the kind of content I love. ❤ Please keep 'm coming. Switched from my TV to my computer just to comment this.

@chriscashband Ай бұрын

Speaking of boutique basses, it would be cool to see you guys talk about building your own parts bass. I've built 4 so far from Warmoth, and I love them!

@cletraclewy2665 Ай бұрын

Ok. This showed up in my notifications. I thought that's probably not something I should waste my time on.....but I'll check out a bit of it. An hour later I was wanting more. Enjoyed it allot. I'm fairly new to this, at an old age, and haven't played around with pedals much. I love the sound of that spring reverb and think I need one even though I probably can't play well enough to warrant it!

@johnfeole1971 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the great laughs, from my favorite 2 bass comedians! 😎

@karmacoils Ай бұрын

Keep it up, I don't even know how to speak English, and I had like crazy fun!!!

@robertp457 Ай бұрын

I love the tangents and main conversation equally.

@georgewilliams7227 Ай бұрын

I have to admit.. i really do love my mark bass 112 mini. But my GK Rig!!! 2) 410 cabs and Legacy head omg!!!!!

@markus_d-fx4bi Ай бұрын

Bob Babbit played bass on the record...

@caddelworth Ай бұрын

1:00:09 Guy in Store: "Bass players don't play with reverb." Me: "Theme to _Twin Peaks_ ???" 🤣

@bigrichie3739 Ай бұрын

Robert Palmer’s She Makes My Day has a beautiful bass part.

@jonniehill Ай бұрын

Played by Frank Blair, definitely worth an in depth look

@alicevandenboogaard4278 Ай бұрын

I am happy the (old) podcast is back! I really enjoy the podcast! Keep 'em coming!

@justinerb6975 Ай бұрын

Speaking of monitor mixes, lately, I've been playing direct with in-ears, but to get the "feeling" of bass and moving air, I've had a subwoofer behind me that just has the standard FOH mix in it. I love it! The in-ears give you all the benefits of being able to hear exactly what you want at a reasonable volume, but the subwoofer still lets you feel your playing. Granted, this has only been at one location and it's the standard stage setup, but I think I'd give it a go in other situations if possible. I've also mixed FOH in the same venue and it makes FOH mixing very easy by minimizing the stage volume.

@Patric1914 Ай бұрын

Great pod’ guys! Always loved this format… BUT also love the interviews (Guy Pratt; Sean Hurley etc.); the style discussions and teaching vids too… For me less talk on boutique basses and more on general bass playing and experiences better You guys are amazing, love your insights and solid experience… keep up the good work… I love the mix of all your styles of video… keeps us all interested BTW Sharron doing a great job too!

@caseyfields5785 Ай бұрын

Definitely do more of these Podcasts!! They are the best - entertaining and full of helpful information!

@johnmahan9336 Ай бұрын

Loved this episode! 😊

@peterthwaites997 Ай бұрын

One of my favourite SBL presentations. So much great stuff discussed. Cheers.

@gwilkinson418 Ай бұрын

Like it when u guys jibber jabber, keep the jibber jabber content coming 👍👍

@kevinsavo718 Ай бұрын

BEST POD IN A LONG TIME!!!!!!! OLD SCHOOL POD FORMAT FOREVER!!!!

@GrandadTinkerer Ай бұрын

Don't forget that Guy Pratt played with them in the 80's.

@amyton3043 Ай бұрын

You know my favourite bass line is Robert Palmers' "She Makes My Day". Why is this track never talked about?

@gimmeagig Ай бұрын

I have been playing active (mostly EMG) Jazz basses for over fourty years. Finally I caved in and I put together two passive P basses this year. A Jamerson one with flats and a Freddie Washington, Paul Jackson one with rounds. The Jamerson one with the flats is OK ( I currently have TI Jazz Flats, I might try heavier LaBellas) but I just can't warm up to the passive roundwound P. I'm going with active EMGs this week. I had them on my P Bass in the early 80s. I loved them back then and and I still do.

@lundeimagesas2900 Ай бұрын

Seriously, forget the KZfaq game, and stick to "Scott and Ian unleashed". If you love it, I can assure you that we will too. And don't worry, we'll find you 😅❤️

@ethanlocke3604 Ай бұрын

If you want more steel pan scott, check out the Johnathan Scales Fourchestra, its a killer trio with bass drums and steel pan and they are absolutely killing

@devinebass Ай бұрын

YES... was listening to them when Cody Wright was on bass :)

@ethanlocke3604 Ай бұрын

@@devinebass Hell yeah, its a great group, and Elon JD, their current bass player, is a great dude as well as player

@Montanabass Ай бұрын

I really appreciate these types of videos. I agree about the ghost notes pushing your back on big rigs.. its transcendent 😅

@jmcginzie8756 Ай бұрын

What about “hi-mass” bridges? I have come to believe that saddle material is more important.

@jens-martinkjeldsen8200 Ай бұрын

It's quite nice to hear you talk. Sometimes it goes quickly, so us foreigners have to listen several times before we understand what you are saying. Congratulations on the new red banana bass

@DavyLaStrange Ай бұрын

Good job! The wide ranging, " Wtf were we talking about?!" shows are great! Makes you bass gods look more human!

@rikmcrae 23 күн бұрын

Used a Phil Jones Briefcase amp with 2x5” speakers and it was fantastic for band practice, but when we did a full volume practice it was just not enough. Went with an ABM 500 2x10 combo and it’s a different world.

@fostervalle2483 Ай бұрын

I was just thinking a couple podcasts ago how I wasn’t in love with the new format of the podcast. I went back and listened to the days when the two of you dug deep and addressed not only bass but also your life’s and mental health and your family - This format feels free and open and genuine. I missed the sincerity of the old podcasts but am happy to see SBL noticing this and wanting to move back. In a KZfaq that is flooded with marketing schemes and clickbait and structure all for the algorithm, it would be refreshing for the podcast at least to just be some folks talking about bass and what makes them human.

@davidwinokur2131 Ай бұрын

Years ago Scott got me turned on to reverb on my bass. I keep it low and use 'Hall' style, but won't be without it.

@matthewbitzer8532 Ай бұрын

I don’t play much bass these days, I subscribed back in 2015 when I was learning to play for a band back in college. That being said, I’ve watched nearly all of the latest videos because the vibes are so good and they just make me smile and laugh. Great work y’all!

@Chad_Sandridge75 24 күн бұрын

I'm really enjoying these podcasts! Ian owes his old students a free subscription. 😆

@user-km3fn2oc9r Ай бұрын

This has been mentioned a few times in the comments below, but it is really so important..."Every kinda people" was written by the (the late) Andy Fraser. He was the low end of probably the most authentic rock band of the 70s, Free. He wrote co-wrote many of their iconic songs, and his connection with Simon Kirke, the drummer and the unimaginably "spare" Paul Kossoff was incredible. It often felt like the spaces between the notes were more expansive and telling than the notes themselves...His last solo album "Naked, and Finally Free" was exceptional. A true legend. Please put him into your schedule for some discussion and analysis, I would love to hear you guys share your thoughts!

@christoddheartogold Ай бұрын

Great video! Love to hear how your thoughts have evolved over time, it saves us some growing pains. It seems like both your learning processes involved coming to the realization that all those hard and fast rules are nonsense. If you can play well, and understand what the song (or gig) needs is a bit of reverb, or flat wounds on a P-bass, or slapping the sh*t out of an active boutique bass through an SWR with the presence all the way up, then so be it! I imagine that's how really successful session players become really successful session players - leave your opinions and egos at the door.

@HarryR1 Ай бұрын

It was interesting to hear you talk about The Frontier in Batley. I'm in West Yorkshire and for over 20 years used to live a mile or so from Batley. It's worth mentioning that before it was the Frontier, it was the renowned Batley Variety Club which had top class performers in the late 60s, early 70s. Legends such as Louis Armstrong, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Roy Orbison, Eartha Kitt, Morecambe and Wise, Gene Pitney, Neil Sedaka, Ken Dodd, Helen Shapiro and many others performed there. Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees met his future wife while he was playing at the club and she was working as a waitress. Who'd have thought that Batley could be so classy? It's a bit of a dump now though 😞

@lockharthorsburgh8601 Ай бұрын

Great pod. That exit reminded me of Rob Trujillo's intro to "Punk it up", when he was with the Infectious Grooves.

@lockharthorsburgh8601 Ай бұрын

Also, that was a really interesting point towards the end by Scott about slap sounding different on a 22 fret bass to a 24 fret. I have to admit, i tend to be more concerned about high fret access than the number of them (naming no names, there are some where the last four or five appear to be there for decoration); so long as I can get to the 19th or 20th, I'll be happy . . .

@nickd.6365 Ай бұрын

Great video, enjoyed this chilled format. Thanks