My Bass Collection

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My Bass Collection

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By popular request, this is a follow up to my guitar collection video which can be found here: • All Of My Electric Gui...
In this video I go through all of my bass guitars, tell stories about them and play some sound samples.
Edited by Mark Rucci
If you're interested in my "Chris Squire" sound: go here:
• How I get my Chris Squ...
Here's my maple vs rosewood video:
• Maple vs. Rosewood fre...
Index:
00:30 - Rickenbacker 4001
04:40 - Ibanez SR-505 "foof"
09:23 - Rickenbacker 4001s
13:53 - Music Man Sterling
17:47 - Hofner Icon B
19:33 - JSJ USS Defiant
20:51 - Fender Precision Bass Special

Пікірлер: 84

@juergenstelzer856 3 жыл бұрын

Chris was in my eyes ohne of the best Bassplayer ever. I have an Rick 4001 Maple glo and this makes me happy. Sorry for my englisch - i am a German Bassplayer

@AndyGrazianoNYC 3 жыл бұрын

your story of the 75 rick reminds me of when my dad brought home the 335. i was like, "uh, ok, but..." then I played it!

@blackie75 11 ай бұрын

You're lucky, when I was 16 my dad bought me home a bag and said "you're old enough to work, pack your shit and get the fuck out" 😂

@andrewpappas9311 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always been a big fan of Rickenbackers thanks to guys like Paul McCartney, Geddy Lee, Cliff Burton, Lemmy and Chris Squire, so your ‘75 4001 looks awesome and the story was really cool as well

@casaflyr Жыл бұрын

You inspired me. I just picked up a EBMM Sterling HS in natural. I think with the single coil and bucker this is an insanely versatile bass.

@danbeenham2036 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Though I can’t play an instrument and have no technical knowledge, this still gets the geek in me fascinated about different tones and playing styles. I appreciated that it was presented in a way that I could understand too.

@ConstantineIsslamow 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful collection. Thank you for sharing the stories on them. Cheers

@liys540 3 жыл бұрын

part 2 of uncle Phil and father John's reaction of bass collection

@marknotos5358 Жыл бұрын

Hey Richie... Enjoyed hearing the stories and watching you demonstrate TheCollection.

@TJH3113 3 жыл бұрын

That was a very enjoyable video.

@barryhaynes103 3 жыл бұрын

you're a freaking youtube ICON ... the stories, the playing, the content, the commentary, the equipment ... love the channel ... any thought of bringing back "where's the f@#*ing beat"? ... those are classics ...

@kevmac1230 2 жыл бұрын

Nice collection. I'm an old bass freak and I'm somewhat ashamed to say I own 31 basses, can't help myself I just love basses.So cool you playing with B.O.C. Been a fan forever.I caught them about 2-3 years ago and Kasim was on bass and it was a treat to see him.They rocked!

@MrPedal88 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool Rich. When I was growing up in the sixties, the P Bass was the king of the road. Being a big Beatles fan myself, the Hofner was a very unique looking and sounding bass. But for me, being a huge Yes fan, the Rickenbacker is my favorite. You can't help but think of Chris when you hear one.

@ThomasLoyd 3 жыл бұрын

You're making my Bass Heart happies! BASS! Everything else is just a bass in a different format: Guitar --> High-pitch Bass with a couple extra high-pitch bass strings; piano/keyboard --> 88 Key Bass with lots of frequencies; Drums --> Rhythmic Bass with a loud clangy B(R)ASS thingy; Synthesizers --> Electronic BASS with lots of computer-y frequencies to formant the mess out of a bass in a very drone-y kind of way! BASSSSSSS! Absolutely killer collection too! Even when you're playing with a pick.....! We Bass Players forgive you for that pick and appreciate you and all you do!

@pismomark4860 3 жыл бұрын

Defiant Bass is killer, mind blown when it lit up...and Yes, DS9 is the best Star Trek series....thanks for sharing the collection

@floydlay9189 3 жыл бұрын

That Ric is out of control,,,and that's the first!!!!!!!!,,great collection!

@scottman68 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us the Defiant! I have been wanting to see this since seeing it on your wall many videos ago.... and yes, DS9 is the best Trek!

@CuteCat200200 3 жыл бұрын

Richie, your vocals in Tainted Blood gave me life Thank you for your service

@tedblumstein6772 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see you use a Peavey T-40. The fat neck and super heavy weight would drive you crazy but oh the tones it can get!

@guitarstringman7403 Жыл бұрын

Yea, your comments on the new Ric basses having a box neck is right on. I have to wonder why they made these!?! My 70's era 4001 played beautifully.

@XschultzieX 3 жыл бұрын

You were holding out on me. I had no idea you had a USS Defiant bass! What the hell, man? That is the most kick ass and nerdy thing ever.

@stephenjohnbetts1058 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Richie. You’re one hell of a player. I too wax brought up listening to the late great Chris. And fish out of Water is still in my top ten albums. One of my greatest memories is seeing Yes with the launch of close to the edge, London’s Crystal Palace garden party. What a great concert that was. Thanks for posting your videos. Band Geeks quality and talent is amazing. And Ann Marie’s voice is wonderful.

@rome8180 3 жыл бұрын

That Rick with the flats sounds so good. Someday I'll own a Rick. I also want a Music Man Sterling, but you can't find them used anywhere.

@DPJ_Nolan 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love the 4001 (Chris Squire for ever!) and the P bass in particular. Thanks for sharing

@scratchyoureyesout4263 3 жыл бұрын

NIce!! Thanks Richie.

@donaldcright5292 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video of your basses, jeez that Uncle of yours sounds like a great guy. Great playing as well !

@MrWilson-WithaPbass 3 жыл бұрын

Richie , thanks for this ,enjoyed it ....

@wushock92 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing your awesome collection. I was surprised the Defiant bass sounded so good. Nothing like the sound of a Rick. But a kid in my junior college jazz band never could get the Rick sound tamed down enough to satisfy the director. LOL

@chrishopkins209 3 жыл бұрын

The Ibanez soundgear basses are great. I’ve got the SR500 (the 4 string version) and it’s a beast....the brown colour is an acquired taste though

@rodrigodepierola 3 жыл бұрын

I concur. Their "brown" is difficult to say the least.

@michaelweinman9051 Жыл бұрын

Aaaaaah where's the BOC, baby. ? aaaah ha ha love this cheers from the Peavey days.

@projectz975 2 жыл бұрын

your tone is incredible!

@daviddesmond2143 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent bass video! Thanks for making it.

@azdh85224 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Richie. Awesome collection.

@rapidfirerob4 3 жыл бұрын

Great stories, as usual. How about an Alembic at some point? Thin neck, sounds great. The new album was shipped to me today! Can't wait. Stay safe! Of course, bass rules!

@drcpilotflyer Жыл бұрын

Musicman sounds amazing

@jeanfernandes7897 3 жыл бұрын

i love the ricks and HS music man

@thetree9399 3 жыл бұрын

Almost cried when I heard about the rickenbacker being in pieces

@Astaroth1969 3 жыл бұрын

The Vinosky Winery show in PA was absolutely phenomenal 🤘😜🤘

@joegoosebass3958 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@Bowhunterwt 3 жыл бұрын

My Rick has a slim profile as well. According to the date code it was from 1989 and a 4003. I tried a walnut version at the local music store and wow the neck was thick and chunky

@vincentbianco6739 3 жыл бұрын

Great collection as I have many basses and most came from your dad Gibson and I did have a rick and a Frankenstein fender type then uncle phil let me play his Alembic so I got a few from different places Ibanez and some custom Frankenstein basses as well cause I was playin out doors even acquired a stand up Now I am acquiring guitars a few I wish I played better and if I get some time I would love to take some lessons at one of your stores. You know I am a great fan of your dad.... very good friends for years

@clausm2203 2 жыл бұрын

Great colletion

@sonicacoustics9176 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome collections! :) You are an inspiration. :)

@glennhynes5263 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful basses. Great vid.

@Earthshaker1965 Жыл бұрын

Thin neck with a dual truss rod.❤

@oiramsq73 3 жыл бұрын

Richie (if I may be so informal) you are a super, super talented musician. You’re lucky to be surrounded by other similarly talented and dedicated musicians. I adore everything you guys do. What was the noise at 19:43? I’m not criticizing - the opposite - I’m using it as a means of humanizing your immense skills! That and the ‘guitar-face’ you put on when you solo (and you’re really digging it) are the only way of bringing you down to my level. Stay super-human.

@RichieCastellano 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the nerd snort

@oiramsq73 3 жыл бұрын

Richie Castellano I guess you’re entitled to it. (I hope you know I was just bustin’ beans.) Keep on doing what you do. It makes people happy.

@gleventhal 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Are you changing anything in the signal chain other than the controls on the bass? Or is the compressor, etc roughly identical for each bass? I've been on P-bass kick lately, I have a 74 sunburst, but I want a 65 Placid blue like Nick Campbell plays and a 62 sunburst like is the classic Jamerson bass, I believe. I got a moollon 5 string J bass which is probably my best bass overall, and I have a 69 Jazz with a nitro refinish that is pretty nice. There is basically never enough basses. They each have different characteristics and it really impacts the vibe of a recording.

@dangrice3050 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome collection Richie! I'm living vicariously through you, so thanks for all the amazing content. Don't think you mentioned what strings are on the Ernie Ball ... ?

@RichieCastellano 3 жыл бұрын

Slinky 45

@superkycs97 3 жыл бұрын

Love the P bass with special neck.

@jacqueline1598 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this! Very helpful! 👍

@AndyGrazianoNYC 3 жыл бұрын

I love that Sterling....many good Band Geek videos with that 'un

@billybobbassman 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see what your Dad has to say about this collection video 😀

@slw59 3 жыл бұрын

If I could own any Beatles instrument, it would be McCartney's Rickenbacker bass. Second choice would be McCartney's Epiphone Casino.

@RaymondBCrisp 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool collection. Just wondering...how often do you pick up a bass to practice?

@GtrMan863 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Rich did you ever try a G&L bass? I have an S 1500 and I love it, also wanted to let you know that you had the whole house rocking when you played Freebird and couple Sundays ago 👍👍

@that_weirdguy_who_playsbas1567 3 жыл бұрын

20:08: Deep Bass 9. 🤘

@RedAndtheBlackRocker 3 жыл бұрын

When you were looking for the BOC bass, was there any thought to what the original bass parts were played on, Joe's tone? Or were you just going for a tone you were happy with and able to cover a broad range of sounds? I always am curious when a different musician has to play parts originally done by someone else, how they approach it. Obviously you nail the Chris Squire stuff, not sure if it's nearly as important in BOC though.

@ejmusicofficial 3 жыл бұрын

How do you make the yellow rickenbacker?

@teslacoil3286 2 жыл бұрын

I have that Ibanez and bored of the dark finish. Whats the best way to paint ?

@ronknox3376 3 жыл бұрын

Richie why did your dad give you a thumbs down? ;) Will there be a follow up video with your dad so he can tell his version of how you came by these great guitars? Keep up the great work and maybe you can get Geddy on a virtual interview session to talk about bass guitars as he has literally written the book on them. Cheers.

@RichieCastellano 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe one with my uncle

@ronknox3376 3 жыл бұрын

@@RichieCastellano I'm down for that video

@rhydh5014 3 жыл бұрын

Any plans to add a Jazz Bass, versatile with a slim neck profile?

@RichieCastellano 3 жыл бұрын

Probably not, but you never know. If I come across one in the wild that I gotta have, then maybe.

@kevbob 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Ignition series Hofner last year, and it is pretttty darn close to Paul McCartney's sound. I wouldn't mind one of the German made ones, but I spent enough money on guitars and basses, I'm not going to spend an additional $1500 over what the Ignition costs when what I have is close enough.

@BathrobeBassist 3 жыл бұрын

I had that same Ibanez bass and disliked it for the same reasons you liked it. That goes to show you kids, play around with different basses, what others hate, might work for you.

@fernandomp418 3 жыл бұрын

Try a peavey t40 ;) You won't regret

@Riley63 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe, somebody here can answer. Is there a reason guitarists change guitars? At a concert, I'll see them run over to the side of the stage and grab a different guitar before the next song. Is there a reason for this? Something to do with tuning or sound?

@RichieCastellano 3 жыл бұрын

Yes to both. Tuning and sound.

@scottman68 3 жыл бұрын

If I can add some details here... there are a *lot* of variations in guitars. The most obvious difference is electric vs. acoustic. Then you have number of strings. Historically, most (non-bass) guitars came in 6 and 12 string varieties... but the in the last decade or so we are starting to see 7 and 8 string electrics become more common. There are also different tunings guitarists use (standard, drop-D, half step down, etc). Additionally, the pickup configuration for each guitar affects sound quite a bit. Usually, when a guitarist switches gear mid-set, it is because they are using an instrument that fits the next song they are going to play - either for an alternate tuning, number of strings or different tone. Of course they occasionally swap due to breaking a string too :)

@Bard2dbone 3 жыл бұрын

Based (bassed?) on this, I now know my hands are somewhat larger than yours. My main bass is a Lakland five string. And I've been looking at adding a Stingray. But the necks on the ones at the store were all too skinny, because they are Sterlings. I just found the Ray34. I have to have it.

@liys540 3 жыл бұрын

finally