Great to see a new video - and of a great song. Thanks for making the bass volume so distinctive on your videos. It helps for learning. Not all YT bass players care to do that.
Steph, I've seen you credit some of your smooth sound to dead strings/old strings like in a comment below......is that true? Because I've always felt like (as my strings got older) they seemed to get less "clacky" on the frets. But every bass teacher out there seems to act like not changing strings is a crime. So are older strings advantageous?
Interesting subject. I'm a long time lead/rhythm player and only recently started the bass. My son has played bass for near 20 years now. He and some of his friends have all told me they prefer to play old strings too. I'm not gonna complain about not changing strings.
Hi, sorry for the late reply! Personally, it just depends on the song and the specific tone you need for that song/style. It’s the same when playing with a plectrum, there are certain songs where it requires that extra ‘bite’ - but you find a lot of folks are against plectrums for no reason whatsoever. Dead strings (or flatwounds) are great for tracks like this where you don’t need all that clank, but if I were to play some slap or punk, I might want that extra clank. To me, it’s all about being versatile and adapting to fit the song or style. And as has been already said…if you can save some money on strings you’re a winner 🤣
Those glides are so smooth! I love it
One of my all-time favorite bass lines!! And you SMASHED it!! AWESOME!!
I love your slide to the high F sharp leading into the chorus! 👌
Excellent! You have a nice touch. Not clacky or buzzy. Well played.
Appreciate that, thank you :) These dead strings that I haven't changed for a lifetime definitely help!
loved that, im about to try it myself following you
Great bass playing , really nice bass guitar too .. Thanks for the video
Thank you 🙂
@@StephHooton Our 13 year old bass player at SW15Music has now nailed this Steph, she loves the song . Thanks for the online lesson.
Great to see a new video - and of a great song. Thanks for making the bass volume so distinctive on your videos. It helps for learning. Not all YT bass players care to do that.
Lo haces muy fácil intento hacerlo igual
Hermosa interpretacion Steph.
Cuenta con mi like!
Saludos desde Cancun, Mexico
Grateful for your comment, thank you :)
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Steph, I've seen you credit some of your smooth sound to dead strings/old strings like in a comment below......is that true? Because I've always felt like (as my strings got older) they seemed to get less "clacky" on the frets. But every bass teacher out there seems to act like not changing strings is a crime. So are older strings advantageous?
Interesting subject. I'm a long time lead/rhythm player and only recently started the bass. My son has played bass for near 20 years now. He and some of his friends have all told me they prefer to play old strings too. I'm not gonna complain about not changing strings.
@@Daniel-nr6iw no doubt....especially with prices today.
Hi, sorry for the late reply! Personally, it just depends on the song and the specific tone you need for that song/style. It’s the same when playing with a plectrum, there are certain songs where it requires that extra ‘bite’ - but you find a lot of folks are against plectrums for no reason whatsoever. Dead strings (or flatwounds) are great for tracks like this where you don’t need all that clank, but if I were to play some slap or punk, I might want that extra clank. To me, it’s all about being versatile and adapting to fit the song or style. And as has been already said…if you can save some money on strings you’re a winner 🤣