It turns into a disaster when you try to use a loop pedal in a band context. The moment you hit record, the timing is naturally going to be different from when you stop recording to start the loop play back. In other words the train is gonna fall off the tracks because the timing is inconsistent with the rest of the band. It can be done but you will need a sophisticated setup that involves a sequencer and the rest of the band to use in ears to hear a click track. Not worth all that setup and hassle when the other musicians can just learn how to accompany a bass soloist properly.

Thank you so much, I appreciate that a lot! Stay tuned for more 😎

My pleasure!! Us bassists need to get the love we deserve 😎

😂 You should try it. You might learn something about them that maybe you didn't want to know

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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

Ahh thank you!! Hope you’re doing well ❤️

@@BassWithBenjamin thank you yes but in Washington State now ... Hope to see you in a show in Seattle maybe 🤔

@@ansuajooh word!! Well hopefully I’ll be there in the future. I’m sure you’ve probably checked out some gigs at Jazz Alley!

Highly unlikely but never say never 😊

Yes I did!

Thanks! I’m using an EBS BassIQ Envelope pedal!

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Wow!! Thanks for sharing this!! I can see he has the Grooveline body and like you said an unlined fingerboard. It also looks like he has a piezo pickup system instead of magnetic pickups!!

the neck says Ibanez too... I believe Ibanez did a custom for him or he did it himself because he liked the ergonomics of the Grooveline but wanted more features for his style@@BassWithBenjamin

Thanks!! Ah yes I totally understand how it would’ve been difficult to reach the upper register. One day I’d like to create an instrument that is ergonomic for players that play conventionally and players like yourself that flip them upside down.

Thanks!!

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Thanks!! Just keep looking on Reverb and Ebay and you might see 1 or 2 pop up from time to time!

Thank you 🙏🏽 I’d say you’re way more likely to see the ATK basses more than the Groovelines. Ibanez seem to bring out the ATK every once in a while and they do really well. Unfortunately the Groovelines just lay dead in the water.

Thank you!! Yes there are a few on KZfaq 😎

There are a few floating around. The 6 string not so much but it’s just one of those instances where you have to keep checking Reverb or Ebay.

Agreed! I do love when they do something that is out of the box!!

Thank you!! When you mean adjustment are you talking about the string spacing and/or string height measurements?

Thank you!! And yes more playing 😎

Oh thanks man!! Yeah that was a long time ago now!!

Because I don’t wanna…

Thanks!! I think it might be 18mm indeed but not 100% positive

That will happen sooner than later! Stay tuned!

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Thank you! Yes they have a custom shop but it's only available to Ibanez Artists. The team did an outstanding job on this bass!

Unfortunately this is just a one off instrument but who knows, maybe in the near future this could be a production model!

Maybe sometime in the not too distant future 😉

I think it’s an awesome instrument!! Great versatility, tone, playability, looks gorgeous and is of great quality 😎

It’s actually not that wide. For a 6 string it’s on the slimmer side. My Grooveline is slightly wider. The widest ones I played were the old Yamaha TRB 6 strings from the early 90s.

Haha thanks man! Gotta sneak in the lick somewhere 😜 And yes the Groovelines are pretty awesome and probably my favorite model that Ibanez produced. I’m not sure if they’ll ever bring them out again but never say never!

Thanks so much!! I love this bass a lot!

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed my masterclass!! The background music is just music bumpers I created for my videos. I use them a lot on my video courses that are on my website!

I didn’t think of that!! I love the classic Ken Smith sound!

Thanks man!!