My thanks to Rex Brown for talking with me these few weeks. Go support his new album when it's out! Head to the show notes for a list of all equipment mentioned today. www.whichbass.co.uk/RexBrownDown
I seen Rex with Down at Grant Street Lafayette Louisiana. I was let in the club early, as the guy who bought my ticket, was also a former roommate of peppers! I got to meet pepper and jimmy. Phil’s dad came to visit and the backstage was off limits. To us at least! I smoked a huge joint and stood in front of Rex the whole time! What an intense fuckin show! Love you Rex, you have a smokin tone and are a legend! Edit: also got to see pantera on the last show of 151 tour in Biloxi. It felt like the place was gonna collapse! Rex had 6 8/10 cabinets. Whether he was using all 6 I don’t know. But It damn well felt like it
You really do a fantastic job on these. This project had to be huge and you went way down the rabbit hole for us. It was over the moon-cool to see Rex in your interview being gracious and accommodating. I'm glad you got that experience with him and hope for more like that with others. I kind of feel like this project was akin to watching an "I have arrived!" moment on your part. Well deserved. Give yourself a bit of a pat and keep up the great work. Ya done good! Liked and subbed.
Thank you so much for the kind words Justin, I really appreciate that. Getting in touch with Rex was a real pinch yourself moment for sure. Fingers crossed I can bring a few more heavy hitters to the channel. Thanks again, glad to have you watching!
Thanks Igor, glad you enjoyed it. I know you're still waiting! Sorry about that, not enough time in the day! Hopefully I'll get to Paul and Shavo soon.
My suggestion is one that's a little left field of the usual rock and metal of the show, I think Tina Wymouth of the Talking heads could make for an interesting episode.
I LOVE the bass tone on DOWN III! "On March the Saints" and "Nothing in Return" have such smooth bass lines/tone. Time to go re listen to that album and listen to the bass in particular 🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥❤️
Rex has always had a great bass tone and it just got better and better with every album in my opinion. His sound on the second and third Down albums is just a perfect rock/metal bass tone...
I wish there were more bass rig videos like this. Us bass players are always so overshadowed by guitarist, drummers and vocalists. It's a shame cause the bass really gives music that thickness that would otherwise be bland. Oh and I allow the ads to play all the way through so that you get even a little more ad revenues. I recommend everyone else do the same!
Joshua, I sincerely appreciate that dude. Thank you so much. I work on this channel in my spare time so every little bit of support like that helps to make it easier. I totally agree, everyone talks about guitar players, that's why I'm here. I love bass, I wanted to know what the best use and thankfully you do too!
Cool to see his post-Pantera stuff, great stuff as always. I would definitely love to see Entwistle or Myung, but also how about Roger Waters, Paul McCartney, Krist Novoselic, John Paul Jones, Gene Simmons or Sting in the future as well?
his tone is one of my favorites of all time. Maybe there could be a little more punch to it, but tbh he fills out those sonic gaps that Dime leaves brilliantly. It's one of the few times that a bass player following the lead actually adds and isnt just lazy. He often enough would deviate from the main line though coming up with some cool grooves
Awesome video my man!👍 I always wanted a "Spector" bass ever since I saw The Jeff P. from "Dokken" Design with a big eye in the center of the body. It was a sick design!🎸👌✌
Great work! I would love to see an episode on Perry Richardson from Firehouse as that tone he has is absolutely awesome. Something about those one guitar bands that really force the bass to stand out
Haha thanks Cruise, speaking of "Radio Show" I'll be co-hosting a Podcast with Rodney McG very soon. I hope you can join us! I'll announce it on the channel when we have the details.
I haven't checked my subscription box in like 3 months and totally missed out on your video. I'm probably too late for suggestions, but I'll still throw a vote towards Alex Webster because he's my all time favorite. I even have 2 of my basses signed by him.
14:47 I think that's a Gibson Firebird Studio 70's Tribute, not a Thunderbird. I know, I have one myself :-) Excellent video as usual! So cool that you got to interview him!
Sorry it took me a few days to catch up with this one... Great work as we've come to expect (and you do not disappoint). I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for that dUg Pinnick multi-vid showcase (that one WILL be a task, I know, but I'm still hoping) but I'd be down for Alex and Thunderfingers as well. Thanks again Alfie, great work.
Thanks Scott! I'm glad you made time, I appreciate that. I'll get to dUg one day for sure. I feel like every option is a heavy hitter atm and it'll take forever to cover one person quickly. Too many options! We'll get there Scott :D
Good evening Alfie, another fantastic video, I think it was Adam Clayton who came up with the Reverso bass with Warwick... just flip the explorer style. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Keep up the great work, thats a heck of a sty you have there. Also it would be great to see Juan Alderete highlighted...Brian
Thanks Brian, good to see you back. I didn't know that about those Reversos. Weird looking things for sure. Juan has been added to the list, thanks for the suggestion. Don't get me started on the sty ... I looked fine prior to recording then the camera decided to show all ... Oh life. Glad you watched the vid. I hope you and the family are well.
I wonder if this channel has slowed down or died, if not. Can we expect to see some videos for rigs in the future? I'd like to see Marco Hietälä or John Yung at some point :) Cheerio
great video. one bass player i would love to see a video about (along with michael manring i commented on one of your other videos) would be tony levin. the guy is one of my fav bass players i have to say.
Are you going to do 1 on bob dasliey he's 1 of the top bassist that ozzy and black sabbath/rainbow/ Michel Moore the list goes on and on he deserves the spot light
Alex used a Fender P Bass on the first 2 albums, an Ibanez Sabre bass on Tomb of the Mutilated, an Ibanez Soundgear on The Bleeding (I think). For the Vile album he used 2 basses. A Spector 5 string bass that he rented and a Fender P bass (not the white one used on the first 2 albums, it's a black one with EMG pickups). He used a Modulus Quantum 5 bass on Gallery of Suicide, Gore Obsessed and Live Cannibalism. He had 4 of them. He eventually bought a Spector bass and used it on The Wretched Spawn and has used them ever since.
Hey Skylinerr, ah you are?! I'm happy to hear that, I have been thinking about it but wasn't sure if people really wanted to see it. It's on my mind and I hope to do it soon! Glad to hear from you!
My thanks to Rex Brown for talking with me these few weeks. Go support his new album when it's out! Head to the show notes for a list of all equipment mentioned today.
www.whichbass.co.uk/RexBrownDown
Can you try gojiras bass rig next
1. Entwistle (HYPE)
2. Webster
3. Digiorgio
YES
YES
YES
Ill add to that: Digiorgio: YESSSS
Noted! Thanks Ethan.
@@WhichBass no problem and good luck on entwistle because good lord your gonna need it the guy didn’t keep one bass or rig for a year XD
I seen Rex with Down at Grant Street Lafayette Louisiana. I was let in the club early, as the guy who bought my ticket, was also a former roommate of peppers! I got to meet pepper and jimmy. Phil’s dad came to visit and the backstage was off limits. To us at least! I smoked a huge joint and stood in front of Rex the whole time! What an intense fuckin show!
Love you Rex, you have a smokin tone and are a legend!
Edit: also got to see pantera on the last show of 151 tour in Biloxi. It felt like the place was gonna collapse! Rex had 6 8/10 cabinets. Whether he was using all 6 I don’t know. But It damn well felt like it
Killer story Pawl thanks for sharing. That must have been awesome.
Rex Brown's best tone was on Far Beyond Driven. Such a great Thrash Metal bass tone.
You really do a fantastic job on these. This project had to be huge and you went way down the rabbit hole for us. It was over the moon-cool to see Rex in your interview being gracious and accommodating. I'm glad you got that experience with him and hope for more like that with others. I kind of feel like this project was akin to watching an "I have arrived!" moment on your part. Well deserved. Give yourself a bit of a pat and keep up the great work. Ya done good! Liked and subbed.
Thank you so much for the kind words Justin, I really appreciate that. Getting in touch with Rex was a real pinch yourself moment for sure. Fingers crossed I can bring a few more heavy hitters to the channel. Thanks again, glad to have you watching!
Incredible research, man! Still waiting for Paul Gray. Oh, and Shavo Odadjian.
Thanks Igor, glad you enjoyed it. I know you're still waiting! Sorry about that, not enough time in the day! Hopefully I'll get to Paul and Shavo soon.
My suggestion is one that's a little left field of the usual rock and metal of the show, I think Tina Wymouth of the Talking heads could make for an interesting episode.
Great suggestion Space, I'll see what I can do.
I LOVE the bass tone on DOWN III! "On March the Saints" and "Nothing in Return" have such smooth bass lines/tone. Time to go re listen to that album and listen to the bass in particular 🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥❤️
Rex has always had a great bass tone and it just got better and better with every album in my opinion. His sound on the second and third Down albums is just a perfect rock/metal bass tone...
I wish there were more bass rig videos like this. Us bass players are always so overshadowed by guitarist, drummers and vocalists. It's a shame cause the bass really gives music that thickness that would otherwise be bland. Oh and I allow the ads to play all the way through so that you get even a little more ad revenues. I recommend everyone else do the same!
Joshua, I sincerely appreciate that dude. Thank you so much. I work on this channel in my spare time so every little bit of support like that helps to make it easier.
I totally agree, everyone talks about guitar players, that's why I'm here. I love bass, I wanted to know what the best use and thankfully you do too!
Great content!!! The Rex interview was brilliant as well.
Suggestion: Phil Lynott
Thanks Game Breaker! Glad you enjoyed the videos. Great suggestion too.
Three criminally underrated bassists spring to mind.
Tom Hamilton
Pat Badger
Mike Mills
Love Pat Badger's tone and playing.
Great choices there thanks Bob, I'll look into it.
+1 for Mike Mills
Cool to see his post-Pantera stuff, great stuff as always. I would definitely love to see Entwistle or Myung, but also how about Roger Waters, Paul McCartney, Krist Novoselic, John Paul Jones, Gene Simmons or Sting in the future as well?
Thanks Andrew, good to see you dude. All of those guys are on the list. It's just a matter of when I'll get to them. We'll get there!
his tone is one of my favorites of all time. Maybe there could be a little more punch to it, but tbh he fills out those sonic gaps that Dime leaves brilliantly. It's one of the few times that a bass player following the lead actually adds and isnt just lazy. He often enough would deviate from the main line though coming up with some cool grooves
This is great, do you think you could do a video about Mike Starr of Alice In Chains (R.I.P)
how about a Starr/Inez crossover?
Sure! I'll look into it. I'll see what I can do.
That would be so wicked...
Yes! That bass tone on Dirt is so great. The intro to "Would?" is just plain beautiful!
Hell fuckin yess
Another great video, man! I really enjoy your work! I think Webster is a great choice! Keep it up. "I'm watching you like a vulture.." 😂😂😂
Thanks GYM! I'll see what I can do with Webster. You can watch me all you like, someone has to keep me focused haha.
I love the follow up. The interview was absolutely great..
Thanks Fender J! Nice to see you dude, glad you stopped by!
Awesome video my man!👍 I always wanted a "Spector" bass ever since I saw The Jeff P. from "Dokken" Design with a big eye in the center of the body. It was a sick design!🎸👌✌
Those spector basses are killers, what I wouldn't do to get my hands on one for sure.
Great work! I would love to see an episode on Perry Richardson from Firehouse as that tone he has is absolutely awesome.
Something about those one guitar bands that really force the bass to stand out
Interesting suggestion G! I like it. I'll see what I can do.
Wow you did it again alfie!! Fantastic Interview with rex brown .
Thanks Cruise! Good to hear from you dude.
@@WhichBass Alfi your the greatest! Soon you will have your own radio show. So glad to hear from you.
Haha thanks Cruise, speaking of "Radio Show" I'll be co-hosting a Podcast with Rodney McG very soon. I hope you can join us! I'll announce it on the channel when we have the details.
@@WhichBass omg!! Definitely!!
I haven't checked my subscription box in like 3 months and totally missed out on your video. I'm probably too late for suggestions, but I'll still throw a vote towards Alex Webster because he's my all time favorite. I even have 2 of my basses signed by him.
Hey Kevin, that makes both of us! I'll add Alex to the list, thanks for the suggestion.
Hopefully you can do Robert Trujillos or Korn Fieldys Bass Rig
Great suggestions U2 I'll see what I can do.
Entwistle will be fun! Also may God have mercy on you with all the research
We'll see about that Rogelio XD I'm not digging my chances!
Awesome vid man, as always! John Myung (Dream Theater) would be awesome and Paul Gray (Slipknot), too :) Thanks a lot!
Thanks Marco, glad you enjoyed it. Paul and John are great suggestions thanks!
14:47 I think that's a Gibson Firebird Studio 70's Tribute, not a Thunderbird. I know, I have one myself :-)
Excellent video as usual! So cool that you got to interview him!
Ah jez, ofc it is! Thunderbird occupies my brain for both guitar and bass haha. Glad you enjoyed the video and interview!
I love the videos!!! I would love to see a video on jack bruce from cream
Thanks for watching Gage, Jack Bruce is a great suggestion.
Fantastic vid. As for suggestions - maybe some people outside of the metal genre, like Tony Levin and Graham Maby? Or Sting?
Great suggestions Andy, it would be good to branch out a bit. Sometimes Metal is too comfortable XD
Nice to see that Gretta Thunberg has taken a liking to bass
I know, she's killer! Calmed down a bit too.
Greg Christian
Steve Digiorgio
Billy Sheehan
Frank Bello
Jack Gibson (Exodus)
Tom Araya
Great list Charlie, thanks.
@@WhichBass No problem 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
@@WhichBass Hey I want to add two more Michael Anthony and Mike Campagnolo
Greg Christian, good pick. He's excellent
@@iamgribs He also played for TRAUMA (Cliff Burton’s old band)
Sorry it took me a few days to catch up with this one... Great work as we've come to expect (and you do not disappoint). I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for that dUg Pinnick multi-vid showcase (that one WILL be a task, I know, but I'm still hoping) but I'd be down for Alex and Thunderfingers as well. Thanks again Alfie, great work.
Thanks Scott! I'm glad you made time, I appreciate that. I'll get to dUg one day for sure. I feel like every option is a heavy hitter atm and it'll take forever to cover one person quickly. Too many options! We'll get there Scott :D
YES!!! thanks Ralphie
Hey Man, You should do Ben Shepherd From soundgarden I would appreciate it a lot thanks.
Yes!
Great suggestion thanks Massimo.
Quick note- the guitar version of a thunderbird is called a firebird
Thanks brother for part 2... Awesome content
Thanks Subhojit! Glad you enjoyed it.
We needed a rundown of Alex Webster's rig like last December dude!
Hah! I'll see what I can do! Thanks DeadMandillion.
Totally enjoying the Rex videos !!! Thank you for that 🤘.
Maybe a David Vincent or Shane Embury video in the future, for the grind freaks among us 😊?
Thanks Jorrick! Glad you enjoyed the videos, interesting choices too! I'll see what I can do.
At one time 3 bass players had really similar bass tones..rex,Eddie Jackson and Mike start..common thread? Spectors and ampeg ! And a pick
1. John Myung
2. Pat Badger
3. Billy Gould
4. Mike Dirnt
5. Steve DiGiorgio
6. (Yes - I am serious....) Gene Simmons
Great list Jake, thanks! I'll see what I can do.
This is what I've been waiting for. Thank you.
More comments to come after lunch.
Nice to see you Kong! Looking forward to more :D
hey so there’s this band called royal blood the bassist is supper secretive about his rigs i was wondering if you could somehow figure out his sound
Ooo, I like working out secrets. I'll look into that thanks Mhoram.
man, props to you for considering entwistle, his collection must be nightmare to analyse
The more people say things like that, the more I'm starting to reconsider XD
I'd like to see an episode about Alex Webster, but also one about Simon Gallup of The Cure :)
Thanks Gecko! I'll see what I can do about Alex and I'll add Simon to the list.
He said in part 1 that Warwick sounds "like crap" and later on become their signature artist. lol!
What's the point in having a opinion if you can't change it?!
Myung would be great!
Noted! Thanks Hunter.
Good evening Alfie, another fantastic video, I think it was Adam Clayton who came up with the Reverso bass with Warwick... just flip the explorer style. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Keep up the great work, thats a heck of a sty you have there.
Also it would be great to see Juan Alderete highlighted...Brian
Thanks Brian, good to see you back. I didn't know that about those Reversos. Weird looking things for sure. Juan has been added to the list, thanks for the suggestion.
Don't get me started on the sty ... I looked fine prior to recording then the camera decided to show all ... Oh life. Glad you watched the vid. I hope you and the family are well.
I wonder if this channel has slowed down or died, if not. Can we expect to see some videos for rigs in the future? I'd like to see Marco Hietälä or John Yung at some point :) Cheerio
great video. one bass player i would love to see a video about (along with michael manring i commented on one of your other videos) would be tony levin. the guy is one of my fav bass players i have to say.
Great suggestion Raceface, I remember you asked for Tony, I'll see what I can do!
@@WhichBass thank you 👍
Great video! Would love to see Ben Shepherd of Soundgarden, Robert DeLeo of STP and Billy Gould of FNM covered
Thanks Jeremy, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks also for the suggestions I'll see what I can do.
I think you should do Rob Trujillo. You've already done cliff and Jason, may as well finish it off.
Absolutely! Time to get that Metallica trilogy complete. Good call.
STING... STING... STING... 🐝🐝🐝
Great content. Thank you!
Thanks Fire Queen, glad you enjoyed it.
Steve Digiorgio from Testament, Death
Great choice thanks!
Are you going to do 1 on bob dasliey he's 1 of the top bassist that ozzy and black sabbath/rainbow/ Michel Moore the list goes on and on he deserves the spot light
Great suggestion thanks Eric, I'll see what I can do!
Yes the ox please....
Noted! Thanks Bajo y Pedales.
@@WhichBass thanks to you !!!!!!!!!!!
DO THE ALEX WEBSTER VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Noted! Thanks AWD.
Hope to see Mike Inez and Mike Starr in the next video
Great suggestions thanks Soviet, I'll see what I can do.
How about the great Gary Thain, the Kiwi bassist from the classic Uriah Heep line-up? Are you a fan of his?
Interesting suggestion Dave, I like it! I only listen to Uriah when it's on in the radio, I'm not a diehard fan if you like but I enjoy their tunes!
Frank Bello!!!
Great suggestion Jon, thanks!
could the Gibson Rex Brown Talent range be replaced by the Nikki Sixx G2 range?
there’s been no news on the Talent range since the previous interview.
I'm not sure Nicholas, I'll be asking Rex when I next talk to him.
Fucking A!! Luv Rex's episodes!! Trujillo needs one.
Thanks Lucas! Trujillo is definitely a top contender!
You should certainly do a John Myung rig run down, and I’m still waiting a Ryan Martini one.
Thanks Al, I know you're waiting. Sorry about that, so many requests, not enough time!
@@WhichBass oh, no worries. I enjoy all of your content and you’re doing great work.
hey are you okay Which bass, where have u been :)
Hey Charles, thanks for the comment dude. I've been very busy with home life but new video coming out today!
maybe it would be a good idea to do a mike starr from alice in chains bass rig cause he as a lot of fans that really like his bass tone/playing
Great suggestion Peop, let me see what I can do.
please look in to Marko Hietala ( Nightwish) and Rinus Gerritsen - Golden Earring
Ah I love Marko, great suggestion.
I definitely wanna know alex webster's gear 🤘
Noted! Thanks Nathaniel.
Alex used a Fender P Bass on the first 2 albums, an Ibanez Sabre bass on Tomb of the Mutilated, an Ibanez Soundgear on The Bleeding (I think). For the Vile album he used 2 basses. A Spector 5 string bass that he rented and a Fender P bass (not the white one used on the first 2 albums, it's a black one with EMG pickups). He used a Modulus Quantum 5 bass on Gallery of Suicide, Gore Obsessed and Live Cannibalism. He had 4 of them. He eventually bought a Spector bass and used it on The Wretched Spawn and has used them ever since.
Check out the Granville Guitars RUclips channel. There's videos of a few of Alex's basses on there.
any chance you'd look into Steve Digiorgio?
Great su ggestion thanks Cathartes!
Still waiting on a review of your atk505 and aerodyne ;)
Hey Skylinerr, ah you are?! I'm happy to hear that, I have been thinking about it but wasn't sure if people really wanted to see it. It's on my mind and I hope to do it soon! Glad to hear from you!
Great video! I loved it. If you’re looking for suggestions you gotta do Gene Simmons. He’s used a lot of gear over the years
Thanks jphi, glad you enjoyed it! Gene Simmons is a great suggestion thanks!
COOL ALFIE , GOOD VIDEO KIND SIR !!!
Thank you kindly Mark, good to see you.
You gotta do roger watters from pink flyod
Absolutely! A classic, let me see what I can do.
Ryan Martinie!
Noted! Great suggestion Joe thanks.
tele Spector basses? they’re sick!
They do look awesome. Although Rex told me they were really heavy and had extra weights to avoid neck dive haha.
1.Webster
2.Myung
3.Entwistle (sometime in the next year or two :P)
Noted Naes! ... Yeah Entwistle will keep me busy XD
You should a video on shavo odadjian from System of a Down
Great suggestion thanks Deku.
Nice
How about Mike Starr’s or Krist Novoselics bass rigs.
Alice In Chains or Nirvana
Great suggestions Ska, I'll see what I can do.
How about Jared Maceachern from machine head?
Great suggestion Rob thanks!
Agreed
As a bass player, I wanna see you cover Ryan Martinie of Mudvayne
Great suggestion Ian thanks.
Can you do a research on Leon Wilkeson? (R.I.P.) one of the greatest and unsung heroes of Bass!!!!
Interesting suggestion Tassos! I like it, I'll see what I can do.
@@WhichBass Thnx for taking this under consideration, greetings from Greece!
You gotta do Enbtwustle, if you haven't already
One day Bill! One Day.
You should do shavo odadjian next 😀
Great suggestion thanks Chassy.
Are you ever going to cover Chris Squire?
One day Cowboy, thanks for reminding me.
Make a video about Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe, please :D
Great suggestion thanks Paddy!
Alfie, if you really go for the Ox....oh god, may your brain keep its sanity 😆
Tell me about it Vanni ... Send help ... please?! XD
How about John Paul Jones, John Entwistle, Chris Squire, or Sting? 👍
The classics! I like it Arthur, I'll see what I can do.
Can you do Tom Araya know your bass player?
Great suggestion thanks Big Smoke.
How about Troy Sanders from mastodon?
Great suggestion thanks Arnold.
14:48 So… a Gibson Firebird?
Yes! That's the one.
dude please, make a mike dirnt one
Great suggestion thanks Gorje.
How about the gear. of. Jack Bruce ?
A classic! Nice choice RedKern
@@WhichBass Ed K er rn says thanks
Pete Trewavas Alfie! :)
Interesting choice Brent! I like it. Let me see what I can do.
@@WhichBass Thank you! Stay safe!-Brent
DO DAVID VINCENT (MORBID ANGEL) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Interesting suggestion Hex, I'll see what I can do.
One with phil Anselmo and Jason newstead
Here's Jason Newstead for you ;)
ruclips.net/video/8XH8ZjUNmJs/видео.html
@@WhichBass thanks brother
@@WhichBass phil Anselmo would brrak ur records ... Will have 10 million views
Billy Sheehan
Could you please do Gene Simmons?
Great suggestion Shred, I like it.
John Entwistle, pleeeeeeeeeereeeeeeease🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
Oh boy ookaayy. I'll see what I can do ;)
I'm a 70 year old bass player, and I approve because the rig is AMPEG Real bass players use only AMPEG> SVT RULES everything else is cheap shit.
Nikki Sixx...Motley Crue
Great suggestion Carlos, thanks!
Frank Bello
Michael Anthony
Glenn Hughes
Nate Mendel
Great suggestions Andy, thanks!
CHI CHENG!
Great suggestion, thanks Darlington.