Back in the early 80's I bought a fretless Wal. Very similar look to Scott's Wal with an amazing unmarked neck. I went down to the factory, played and discussed lots of options, what a day that was - they then built it for me over the coming months. It took me many years to pay it off, but what a bass. 20+ years later - it was stolen from my house in London. I'm pretty sure the thief had no idea what they had... I searched hard for many years but it never turned up. A bit of a sad end but we played many gigs togther and watching this video brought back some lovely memories...
For the longest time I was freaked out. I couldn't tell them apart and was wondering if it was one guy who alternated accents. Gillian Anderson who was raised in Britain can do that.
This is just so damn comfy to watch…makes the work day go by so fast and stressless. Love the demos/comparisons and love those beauties! (the basses…sorry guys 😂).
This video is so awesome to watch! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome chemistry between two awesome bassists! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 My brain just starts drooling with anticipation when I see these monster axes!! 🎼🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
Yo this is why I would never own more than 3 ro 4 basses at a time. It's too difficult to let them go. They become family to us. My first bass was given to me ( MusicMan 77 Sabre) Tabacco Sunburst with mutes on the bridge. It's been over 20 year but to this today I regret selling that bass. Great collection...
Totally get that connection to your basses! They do become like family, and we all have those special ones we wish we never let go of. Keep on groovin' with your collection! 🎶🤘
Michael Anthony used a BB I believe. Yamaha makes great stuff, some of the best instruments I ever owned were Yamaha. I had a TRB 5 string and it had the clearest low B ever, I miss that thing I believe the late great Sean Malone of Cynic used a fretless Kubicki in the early 90s before switching to Ibanezes
Absolutely! Yamaha has a fantastic reputation for making high-quality instruments, and it's no surprise that Michael Anthony and others have found their sound with them. That TRB 5-string sounds like it was a gem! And it's interesting to learn about Sean Malone's journey with basses too. Keep those stories and grooves alive! 🎸🎶🤘
And Malone switched to using a Ibanez GWB, also present in this video. Only later he started using what I believe to be defretted Soundgears. This is from what I've gathered over the years of being a fan of Malone's, especially Gordian Knot era.
41:07 A very fun to watch video, guys. Thank you! As an instrument maker, I've just *got* to make one correction [pushes spectacles up bridge of nose]: the top and back facings on the Wal Mk1 are in stained *sycamore*, not spruce. Spruce is far too soft to use as a facing and never has figuring (flame) like that. End of pedantry. 😊
But wait! There’s more (pedantry)! For the Yanks out there, “sycamore” in the U.K. is a variety of maple (oh what the hell, let’s go Full Pedant: Acer pseudoplatanus), while the sycamore in North America is related to the plane tree.
The output of a Wal can be adjusted in the electronics section. There are 4 mini pots inside. 2 are for slight adjustment of the low mid of each pickup, one for gain and one for the amount of pick attack.
My favourite has to be the 70s jazz bass, the wear and finish on it is gorgeous and I just love the simplicity of a really solid fender jazz - will be my dream to eventually have a bass just like that one.
I'd love more than anything to win that banana bass, I've fawned over it in all the vids since seeing it, lol. Anyway, when I tried to sign up for the trial to get more points it said "you are paying Scott's Bass Lessons $199 USD on 'todays date'" so yeah, I didn't do that obviously....
Others watching the amazing bass collection and drowling....me pausing the demos to appreciate the amazing fills and chops of Scott when playing them...😮 . Seriously, you have such a good taste and technique, everything sound beautiful and meaningful. I definetly have to learn some of those fills 😂
Thanks for the cool trivia, and you're absolutely right about Billy Sheehan's pink BB3000! 🎸🤘 It's always fun to dive into the history of these iconic basses. Keep rockin'! 🎶🔥
Great video. When it comes to English basses it’s worth mentioning Status Graphite. Totally amazing instruments and a ton of great players that use them. Not just for top end slappy mark King style either. The neck pickup sound on them is astonishing.
I went to Leeds College of Music in 1988 and did the 3 year jazz degree course... you didn't miss much! I have learned more through watching you than I ever did at Leeds...
Wow, that's some high praise! We're thrilled to have been a part of your bass education journey. Keep on groovin', and remember, the best lessons are often the ones you're passionate about! 🎸🎶🤘
Scott, the Factor? In true John Taylor colour? Really? What are you? ‘Devine’ ? 🤣 This one’s special! Like the Banana bass and the ‘74 Jazz. It should go to a young humanoïd! Man, this feels like catharsis in it’s truest form! It’ll make you feel good, but think about the one that gets to play this as her’s/ his actual bass! Man, this is so beautiful what you are doing! I’m in tears here, but happy. Man, this giveaway is like ‘Giant Steps’ on a human level. 🖖
There was nothing unique about the wiring of the BB3000. The big difference is the bridge pickup being a Rail instead of pole pieces. Otherwise it's standard wiring like any other P-J. There were two versions - BB3000S with VVT and JB nut width and yours, the BB3000, with 3 way toggle and P width at the nut.
You don't have the stock P pickup on that BB3000. The original P pickup would have had pole pieces instead of the fat rail. That neck pickup looks to be from a more recent Yamaha BB1024
I remember hearing that anecdote about your conversion to bass from Chris after I’d done a talk about speaker tech at the Bass Guitar Show 2017 - I also got quite a few decades of UK bass & amp history from him, we were chatting ages avoiding the deafening chaotic noise of the main hall! That first job worked out well for you! 🙌
Oh, that's a cool memory from the Bass Guitar Show! It's amazing how those chance encounters can shape our musical journeys. Keep on groovin', and thanks for being a part of the bass community! 🎸🎶🤘
I've been "ordered" to sell most of my basses, by my wife, prior to our move back to the EU (Spain). I have 2 Yin Yang DeluxeFoderas, 2 Walls, Gibson Thunderbird II, Prototype Fender Jazz owned by Rudy Sarzo, '62 stacked knob Fender Jazz, Fender owned by Warren Waters, Fender owned by Stu Hamm, Fender owned by Pablo Cruise bass player, 1984 Warwick Streamer Stage I NT Masterbuilt Spector NS that caused a "copyright" lawsuit between Spector and Warwick and the list continues.....
First bass with onboard active electronics? Alembic. First 5-string bass? Alembic. Give the Wickershams some credit, folks ;-) As for my favourites among Scott's basses - they go like that: 1. Wal (but with fresh strings, they don't like dead rounds, just like Alembics) 2. '84 Ken Smith 4 3. Yamaha BB ex aequo with the fretless F Bass. And if I could choose among the giveaway ones... I guess it would be the Willis Ibanez. I love playing fretless and that thing is just YUM.
Absolutely, Alembic made some groundbreaking basses with onboard active electronics! Ian's collection is indeed impressive, and each bass has its unique charm. That Willis Ibanez fretless sounds like a dream! Keep rockin' and enjoying those basses. 🎸🎶🤘
@@devinebassahhh, me and my ADHD! I meant your basses, of course. The one you've showed here. All of them are awesome but the Wal, the '84 Smith, the BB and the fretless F are by far my favourites.
The Yamaha BB basses have my favorite necks ever, some other noteable BB players would be Peter Hook, Nathan East, Abraham Laboriel (at least at one time he did), and my personal favorite, Tetsuo Sakurai.
Fricken awesome. A jaw dropping collection right there. Two great British legacy brands represented in Overwater and Wal, both with very different philosophies. Maybe one day they'll be joined by a Jaydee and Status? The two Ken Smiths sounded quite different to each other too. Who doesn't love that Fodera style dovetail neck joint. Wal and Ken Smith look to have similar pickup placement, though obviously very different humbuckers. As a short fella with small hands, I appreciated the amount of "33 inches with narrow string spacings 😅 *The Wal output difference is probably the pickup heights but don't forget the internal gain trimpot. I think i recall reading Wal's Pete Stevens considering their wenge topped basses as having the most aggressive, pronounced attack from their offerings. Also nice to see Mick Karn getting a shout out
Thanks for the awesome insight! It's incredible to see the unique philosophies of brands like Overwater and Wal showcased in this collection. And you're right, the diversity in sound and design, like that Fodera-style neck joint, adds so much character to each bass. Keep those grooves coming, and who knows, maybe a Jaydee and Status will join the family someday! 🎸🤘
The neck on the '74 Jazz bass looks to be on a slight angle: the strings where the neck meets the body don't look quite centred. If so, you can probably correct that fairly easily.
You've got a keen ear! You're absolutely right; different strings can make a significant difference in the sound of these basses. Flatwounds on those old Fenders do have a distinct character. Keep exploring those sonic possibilities! 🎸🎶🤘
Man I loved watching this, what a great insight into the best of bass out there ... Always lusted after a Wal and your comments just cemented my experience lol .... Cheers guys!
Scott and Ian if you ever get tired of the Wal basses feel free to send them my way! 😀...and the Kubicki...and the F Basses...and the 74 Jazz...😉 Brent, VT USA
Try adjusting the internal trim pots on your Wal bass :) I’m guessing you and Ian have them set differently as a lot of players don’t know to adjust them.
If I am not wrong, there would be a trim pot for the output inside the electronic compartment of the wal basses, so you could adjust that to match output of Ian's bass
When you get over 70 basses in your collection...worry. Also, Music Man Bongos can get ANY tone in this entire video and more. Same with some of the MM Stingrays and sterlings.
It'a a nice collection, especially the Wal MK1 and Ovation Magnum IV but I'm surprised there is no Alembic, Warwick, Gibson or Stingray in the collection! For me variety is the key as it makes you play differently, I never have more than 1 of the same model/type of bass. I'm guessing Scott is mostly a lover of Fender Precision & Jazz basses and variations of them which is fair enough, they are classics (I have both too, but one of each is enough!)
Why no Warwicks?? I've owned several basses since i started playing in 2000. I've had fender, b.c. rich (crap), several different Ibanez basses and now i have a Warwick Thumb NT 4 string and it is the Jam... the price tags on higher end basses suck.... i am in the market for a Wal MK2... Nice collection Scott ..
As your pseudo advisor, I'm advising you to NOT sell or give away any more of your basses! From now on, you should only be taking in basses, not handing them out. You do indeed have some exceptional basses. Hold On To Them! You'll thank me, some day, maybe.
I know some people (including Ian) think the bass of doom is an abomination but it’s nowhere near as shameful as Scott saying “math” instead of “maths”. You’re from Yorkshire, man! Sort yourself out!
Trying to conjugate the verb “to treat” as “tret” in the introduction video to the “P-Bass of Doom” years ago was the dumbest thing associated with it … until you swapped its neck with the Moollon. Yeesh.
Flamed spruce is not a thing. My understanding is that the gymnosperm tree species can only exhibit "bear claw" figure in their timber, and not flame, quilt, or birdseye commonly seen in angiosperm specimens.
Outside of trying to win a new bass, hey guys I had to move and in moving someone walked off with my 5 string Marcus Miller bass, and my fourth string fender American made Bass vintage. My rig I left at a friends home but I haven’t been able to work here in Atlanta GA A cover a wide variety of genres so having two bases . If you guys know anybody that will be interested in gifting me any kind of base at this point I’d appreciate it. I currently live with a friend of mine and sometimes in my car but I do have an address I made my money playing bass.
Boi I wish I would have had a shot to get a bass like 1 of those who ever did got something really special man . I been a drummer for 35 yrs I got hooked on heroin and sold my stuff dumbest thing I ever did but been clean for 11 yrs thank God I've lost so many friends and family Idk always why I was spared but I try to help others as much as I can. Anyways I always wanted to learn to play bass so a month ago I picked up my brother's bass and I could some what play of course by ear only but just what I needed at the time to keep my mind busy thru tough times . His bass is old n falling apart lol but I love it I will play that thing till I can't Wich is soon lmao .man this guy is killer on the bass good vid
The Yamaha BB's neck pickup is not in P position. It's closer to the neck. So some BB owners report in Basschat. That alone would explain the difference in sound with a P bass.
Man a 1970 jazz bass in lake placid blue is the best bass ive ever olayed ever its owned by phil jones that owns pjb amplifier company i got to play it allit working on his house for him
That 74 Jazz is probably a 75 transition year bass, it has the chrome bullet truss rod adjuster for a a 75-76 but it has the older style headstock decal.
My dream bass is a F-bass. They make them 2 hours away from me. Unfortunately they are a little out of my price range... and they keep going higher lol
Only one 4 string there so chances are minimised further on the possibility of getting something I want to play. Good luck all I would rather get what I need.
I love those old BB's. i had the fretless version of that bass but unfortunately it was stolen back in the day. I've never found another one as good. Peter Hook from Joy Division is another famous BB player.
Sorry to hear about your stolen bass, but it's great to hear you have a fondness for those old BBs. And you're absolutely right, Peter Hook's work with Joy Division on the BB bass is iconic. Keep the groove alive! 🎸🎶🤘
You guys need to lighten up, you're so serious about basses. Just kidding. I saw the length of the video, thought I'd be bored and I wanted more basses.
I think that at a certain point in a bassist's learning curve, one should have a Precision, a Jazz, and a modern active bass. Maybe a good time to sell my kidney tho lmao !
Such a great video! 🤘 Fender needs to make Scott a new neck for the P Bass of Doom! It’s weird that I’m sentimental about that bass, because that was the period that I became a SBL follower. We need Ian’s collection next!
We need a video on Ian’s bass collection next!
yyyesssss!!!!
the video would be WAY too long, lol! ;)
That would be a feature length film
@@devinebass and worth every second!
I’d love to see this jazz bass collection we’ve heard about!
I loved watching Ian nerd out playing the Magnum bass and playing 'Don't Stop Believin', pure joy.
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Back in the early 80's I bought a fretless Wal. Very similar look to Scott's Wal with an amazing unmarked neck. I went down to the factory, played and discussed lots of options, what a day that was - they then built it for me over the coming months. It took me many years to pay it off, but what a bass. 20+ years later - it was stolen from my house in London. I'm pretty sure the thief had no idea what they had... I searched hard for many years but it never turned up. A bit of a sad end but we played many gigs togther and watching this video brought back some lovely memories...
You both on video together are a such a joy to watch. Half an hour of smiles and fun, good vibes. Blessings on you all
For the longest time I was freaked out. I couldn't tell them apart and was wondering if it was one guy who alternated accents. Gillian Anderson who was raised in Britain can do that.
I dunno, all these boutique basses in the world, but I still find an old jazz bass to be the coolest of the lot..
I thought the same thing...That 1974 Jazz had the sound I loved.
Yep 👍
I've got 4 electric (1fretless, 1 eight string), 2 acoustic and 3 double basses (1/2, 5/8, & 3/4 sizes). I pretend that ~1 of each, justifies it.
If you need any storage space Scott, I'd be happy to look after a few for you!!😂
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This is just so damn comfy to watch…makes the work day go by so fast and stressless. Love the demos/comparisons and love those beauties! (the basses…sorry guys 😂).
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What's your job? Watching paint dry?
This video is so awesome to watch!
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Awesome chemistry between two awesome bassists!
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My brain just starts drooling with anticipation when I see these monster axes!! 🎼🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
Awesome to hear dude, thanks for checking out the video!
My favorites out of them all imo: 1. 84 Ken Smith, 2. Wal 3. Alleva Copollo. Amazing collection overall Scott! I enjoyed this very much, thanks!! ❤
That Alleva popped right out at me, such a rich sound
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Yo this is why I would never own more than 3 ro 4 basses at a time. It's too difficult to let them go. They become family to us. My first bass was given to me ( MusicMan 77 Sabre) Tabacco Sunburst with mutes on the bridge. It's been over 20 year but to this today I regret selling that bass. Great collection...
Totally get that connection to your basses! They do become like family, and we all have those special ones we wish we never let go of. Keep on groovin' with your collection! 🎶🤘
Michael Anthony used a BB I believe. Yamaha makes great stuff, some of the best instruments I ever owned were Yamaha. I had a TRB 5 string and it had the clearest low B ever, I miss that thing
I believe the late great Sean Malone of Cynic used a fretless Kubicki in the early 90s before switching to Ibanezes
Absolutely! Yamaha has a fantastic reputation for making high-quality instruments, and it's no surprise that Michael Anthony and others have found their sound with them. That TRB 5-string sounds like it was a gem! And it's interesting to learn about Sean Malone's journey with basses too. Keep those stories and grooves alive! 🎸🎶🤘
And Malone switched to using a Ibanez GWB, also present in this video. Only later he started using what I believe to be defretted Soundgears. This is from what I've gathered over the years of being a fan of Malone's, especially Gordian Knot era.
41:07 A very fun to watch video, guys. Thank you! As an instrument maker, I've just *got* to make one correction [pushes spectacles up bridge of nose]: the top and back facings on the Wal Mk1 are in stained *sycamore*, not spruce. Spruce is far too soft to use as a facing and never has figuring (flame) like that. End of pedantry. 😊
But wait! There’s more (pedantry)! For the Yanks out there, “sycamore” in the U.K. is a variety of maple (oh what the hell, let’s go Full Pedant: Acer pseudoplatanus), while the sycamore in North America is related to the plane tree.
The output of a Wal can be adjusted in the electronics section. There are 4 mini pots inside. 2 are for slight adjustment of the low mid of each pickup, one for gain and one for the amount of pick attack.
Q: How many basses do you need?
A: One more than the number you have.
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My favourite has to be the 70s jazz bass, the wear and finish on it is gorgeous and I just love the simplicity of a really solid fender jazz - will be my dream to eventually have a bass just like that one.
It's a beast for sure! 🙌🏻🧡🔥
Definitely the jazz basses for me.
I'd love more than anything to win that banana bass, I've fawned over it in all the vids since seeing it, lol. Anyway, when I tried to sign up for the trial to get more points it said "you are paying Scott's Bass Lessons $199 USD on 'todays date'" so yeah, I didn't do that obviously....
So many basses, but the only one I would want is this beautiful '74 Fender Jazz! Also, no StingRay no fun(k)! 😋
Same
That '74 Fender Jazz has its own magic for sure! And you're right, the StingRay brings the funk. 😄🎸🎶 Keep grooving!
the more the merrier 😋
You are giving away you favorite bass you have ever owned? Say it isn't so! You'll regret it mark my words LOL
Others watching the amazing bass collection and drowling....me pausing the demos to appreciate the amazing fills and chops of Scott when playing them...😮 . Seriously, you have such a good taste and technique, everything sound beautiful and meaningful. I definetly have to learn some of those fills 😂
@devinebass @scottsbasslessons are the strings on the pbass of doom chromes? The silk looks teal rather than blue...
Billy Sheehan's first Yamaha bass was a pink BB3000, you'll see him playing in the "On Bass" VHS tape.
Thanks for the cool trivia, and you're absolutely right about Billy Sheehan's pink BB3000! 🎸🤘 It's always fun to dive into the history of these iconic basses. Keep rockin'! 🎶🔥
Great video. When it comes to English basses it’s worth mentioning Status Graphite. Totally amazing instruments and a ton of great players that use them. Not just for top end slappy mark King style either. The neck pickup sound on them is astonishing.
I went to Leeds College of Music in 1988 and did the 3 year jazz degree course... you didn't miss much! I have learned more through watching you than I ever did at Leeds...
Wow, that's some high praise! We're thrilled to have been a part of your bass education journey. Keep on groovin', and remember, the best lessons are often the ones you're passionate about! 🎸🎶🤘
A lot of songs by the smiths were recorded on a Yamaha BB by Andy Rourke
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Scott, the Factor? In true John Taylor colour? Really?
What are you? ‘Devine’ ? 🤣
This one’s special! Like the Banana bass and the ‘74 Jazz.
It should go to a young humanoïd!
Man, this feels like catharsis in it’s truest form! It’ll make you feel good, but think about the one that gets to play this as her’s/ his actual bass!
Man, this is so beautiful what you are doing! I’m in tears here, but happy.
Man, this giveaway is like ‘Giant Steps’ on a human level.
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There was nothing unique about the wiring of the BB3000. The big difference is the bridge pickup being a Rail instead of pole pieces. Otherwise it's standard wiring like any other P-J. There were two versions - BB3000S with VVT and JB nut width and yours, the BB3000, with 3 way toggle and P width at the nut.
Notable Yamaha players: Nathan East, Peter Hook, Curt Smith (Tears for Fears/Graduate), the dude from Van Halen etc etc
You don't have the stock P pickup on that BB3000. The original P pickup would have had pole pieces instead of the fat rail. That neck pickup looks to be from a more recent Yamaha BB1024
I remember hearing that anecdote about your conversion to bass from Chris after I’d done a talk about speaker tech at the Bass Guitar Show 2017 - I also got quite a few decades of UK bass & amp history from him, we were chatting ages avoiding the deafening chaotic noise of the main hall! That first job worked out well for you! 🙌
Oh, that's a cool memory from the Bass Guitar Show! It's amazing how those chance encounters can shape our musical journeys. Keep on groovin', and thanks for being a part of the bass community! 🎸🎶🤘
Should I be surprised that there wasn't an Aria Pro II SB-1000 in there?!
I've been "ordered" to sell most of my basses, by my wife, prior to our move back to the EU (Spain). I have 2 Yin Yang DeluxeFoderas, 2 Walls, Gibson Thunderbird II, Prototype Fender Jazz owned by Rudy Sarzo, '62 stacked knob Fender Jazz, Fender owned by Warren Waters, Fender owned by Stu Hamm, Fender owned by Pablo Cruise bass player, 1984 Warwick Streamer Stage I NT Masterbuilt Spector NS that caused a "copyright" lawsuit between Spector and Warwick and the list continues.....
I think you need a new wife, bro
First bass with onboard active electronics? Alembic.
First 5-string bass? Alembic.
Give the Wickershams some credit, folks ;-)
As for my favourites among Scott's basses - they go like that:
1. Wal (but with fresh strings, they don't like dead rounds, just like Alembics)
2. '84 Ken Smith 4
3. Yamaha BB ex aequo with the fretless F Bass.
And if I could choose among the giveaway ones... I guess it would be the Willis Ibanez. I love playing fretless and that thing is just YUM.
Absolutely, Alembic made some groundbreaking basses with onboard active electronics! Ian's collection is indeed impressive, and each bass has its unique charm. That Willis Ibanez fretless sounds like a dream! Keep rockin' and enjoying those basses. 🎸🎶🤘
@@devinebassahhh, me and my ADHD! I meant your basses, of course. The one you've showed here. All of them are awesome but the Wal, the '84 Smith, the BB and the fretless F are by far my favourites.
The Yamaha BB basses have my favorite necks ever, some other noteable BB players would be Peter Hook, Nathan East, Abraham Laboriel (at least at one time he did), and my personal favorite, Tetsuo Sakurai.
I notice the yammy has updated pickups from the bb2024 series...nice!
Fricken awesome. A jaw dropping collection right there. Two great British legacy brands represented in Overwater and Wal, both with very different philosophies.
Maybe one day they'll be joined by a Jaydee and Status?
The two Ken Smiths sounded quite different to each other too. Who doesn't love that Fodera style dovetail neck joint.
Wal and Ken Smith look to have similar pickup placement, though obviously very different humbuckers.
As a short fella with small hands, I appreciated the amount of "33 inches with narrow string spacings 😅
*The Wal output difference is probably the pickup heights but don't forget the internal gain trimpot.
I think i recall reading Wal's Pete Stevens considering their wenge topped basses as having the most aggressive, pronounced attack from their offerings.
Also nice to see Mick Karn getting a shout out
Thanks for the awesome insight! It's incredible to see the unique philosophies of brands like Overwater and Wal showcased in this collection. And you're right, the diversity in sound and design, like that Fodera-style neck joint, adds so much character to each bass. Keep those grooves coming, and who knows, maybe a Jaydee and Status will join the family someday! 🎸🤘
fifty here- a lot of firewood though. is that excessive? 😂
Great collection!! Even better school. Praying I win the F-Bass VF4 Custom. Would love to see Ian's basses as well
Well there's money there....
The neck on the '74 Jazz bass looks to be on a slight angle: the strings where the neck meets the body don't look quite centred.
If so, you can probably correct that fairly easily.
only musicians understand this excitement 😁
Big differences in sound also because of gauges/types of strings? Suspect the old Fenders had flat-wounds!
You've got a keen ear! You're absolutely right; different strings can make a significant difference in the sound of these basses. Flatwounds on those old Fenders do have a distinct character. Keep exploring those sonic possibilities! 🎸🎶🤘
That Magnum is 👨🍳💋
I'm open 4 donations... I only have 1 Bass... yamaha trbx 605fn 24 frets love it ise it at church every week. I like a good active jazz bass.
Such a cool video! All basses are awesome, but there is something special with that 4 string Ken Smith and Alleva Coppolo. Ian's Wal sounds great too.
This is not just a showcase of your collection, but there's a bit of bass guitar history and demos thrown in for good measure. Me likey likey.
Very good back stories , and some really sick thumpers. The banana man , wow what an incredible sound across that board.
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I'm shocked! 20 Basses and you don't own a Music Man!
One day maybe!! 😉
I was born 5km/3 miles from F Bass. I build my own basses.
Killer basses!
Man I loved watching this, what a great insight into the best of bass out there ... Always lusted after a Wal and your comments just cemented my experience lol .... Cheers guys!
Talking about all-time great Yamaha BB players and you don't even mention Nathan East? Someone owes someone else an apology...
My thoughts exactly
We're sorry Nathan! 🙈
Scott and Ian if you ever get tired of the Wal basses feel free to send them my way! 😀...and the Kubicki...and the F Basses...and the 74 Jazz...😉 Brent, VT USA
Haha, we'll keep that in mind, Brent! 😉 You've got great taste in basses. Keep on rockin' in VT, USA! 🎸🎶🤘
😀 Keep up the wonderful channel Gents!@@devinebass
Try adjusting the internal trim pots on your Wal bass :) I’m guessing you and Ian have them set differently as a lot of players don’t know to adjust them.
Great tip! It's all about finding that sweet spot for your own unique sound. Thanks for the advice! 🎸🎶👍
that laugh!! Ian knows Scott
That is such a great collection.
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What a great effing video! Ian's next!
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I've been playing 20 years and I have 4 basses.
That's awesome! (Scott definitely has a problem) 🤣
If I am not wrong, there would be a trim pot for the output inside the electronic compartment of the wal basses, so you could adjust that to match output of Ian's bass
When you get over 70 basses in your collection...worry. Also, Music Man Bongos can get ANY tone in this entire video and more. Same with some of the MM Stingrays and sterlings.
It'a a nice collection, especially the Wal MK1 and Ovation Magnum IV but I'm surprised there is no Alembic, Warwick, Gibson or Stingray in the collection! For me variety is the key as it makes you play differently, I never have more than 1 of the same model/type of bass. I'm guessing Scott is mostly a lover of Fender Precision & Jazz basses and variations of them which is fair enough, they are classics (I have both too, but one of each is enough!)
Love this video, love almost all the SBL videos. One request, how can you show some love to us lefty's on the giveaways?!?!
More bass collection videos!
Why no Warwicks?? I've owned several basses since i started playing in 2000. I've had fender, b.c. rich (crap), several different Ibanez basses and now i have a Warwick Thumb NT 4 string and it is the Jam... the price tags on higher end basses suck.... i am in the market for a Wal MK2...
Nice collection Scott ..
Amazing collection. Love it! More please
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I'm glad to see that even a master such as Scott D has to count frets in the upper register to see how many the bass has. Glad it's not just me!! 😆
Hope you could try my bass guitars @Duo Lutherie. I would be glad to have your feeling on my work. ;) GREAT collection!! Big fan of F Bass and Wal!
As your pseudo advisor, I'm advising you to NOT sell or give away any more of your basses! From now on, you should only be taking in basses, not handing them out.
You do indeed have some exceptional basses. Hold On To Them! You'll thank me, some day, maybe.
Two other BB users, Paul McCartney in his Wings days and Billy Sheehan of course with his modded hot pink BB3000 in his DLR days.
Where are Vigier, Steinberger and Warwick basses? Obviously not in your collection...🤣🤣🤣
I know some people (including Ian) think the bass of doom is an abomination but it’s nowhere near as shameful as Scott saying “math” instead of “maths”. You’re from Yorkshire, man! Sort yourself out!
Trying to conjugate the verb “to treat” as “tret” in the introduction video to the “P-Bass of Doom” years ago was the dumbest thing associated with it … until you swapped its neck with the Moollon. Yeesh.
Flamed spruce is not a thing. My understanding is that the gymnosperm tree species can only exhibit "bear claw" figure in their timber, and not flame, quilt, or birdseye commonly seen in angiosperm specimens.
42.48, I always think of the, what's the? Flea, give it away. Like, only a few weeks ago comparing Come Together. 👍
Sean Malone played Cynic's Focus LP on Kubicki Factor fretless, just to mention Kubicki bass users.
Outside of trying to win a new bass, hey guys I had to move and in moving someone walked off with my 5 string Marcus Miller bass, and my fourth string fender American made Bass vintage. My rig I left at a friends home but I haven’t been able to work here in Atlanta GA A cover a wide variety of genres so having two bases . If you guys know anybody that will be interested in gifting me any kind of base at this point I’d appreciate it. I currently live with a friend of mine and sometimes in my car but I do have an address I made my money playing bass.
27:40 also played a kubicki: Tom Hamilton, Sean Malone rip❤, John Taylor
The overwater is very janek spec and does anyone actually wins the bass giveaway? Bet no
About the BB3000 in black. I think Jimmy Bain was the most well known player of that particular instrument!
Why would you have so many basses?
EDIT: I totally understand now. I NEED MORE BASSES!
Boi I wish I would have had a shot to get a bass like 1 of those who ever did got something really special man . I been a drummer for 35 yrs I got hooked on heroin and sold my stuff dumbest thing I ever did but been clean for 11 yrs thank God I've lost so many friends and family Idk always why I was spared but I try to help others as much as I can. Anyways I always wanted to learn to play bass so a month ago I picked up my brother's bass and I could some what play of course by ear only but just what I needed at the time to keep my mind busy thru tough times . His bass is old n falling apart lol but I love it I will play that thing till I can't Wich is soon lmao .man this guy is killer on the bass good vid
The Yamaha BB's neck pickup is not in P position. It's closer to the neck. So some BB owners report in Basschat. That alone would explain the difference in sound with a P bass.
The Gary Willis Ibanez sounds absolutely lovely.
Nice video, really enjoyed watching Scott, thanks.
Thanks for checking it out dude! 🙌🏻🧡🔥
Man a 1970 jazz bass in lake placid blue is the best bass ive ever olayed ever its owned by phil jones that owns pjb amplifier company i got to play it allit working on his house for him
That 74 Jazz is probably a 75 transition year bass, it has the chrome bullet truss rod adjuster for a a 75-76 but it has the older style headstock decal.
My dream bass is a F-bass. They make them 2 hours away from me. Unfortunately they are a little out of my price range... and they keep going higher lol
Nathan East is another amazing bass player who uses a Yamaha BB.
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Only one 4 string there so chances are minimised further on the possibility of getting something I want to play. Good luck all I would rather get what I need.
I love those old BB's. i had the fretless version of that bass but unfortunately it was stolen back in the day. I've never found another one as good. Peter Hook from Joy Division is another famous BB player.
Sorry to hear about your stolen bass, but it's great to hear you have a fondness for those old BBs. And you're absolutely right, Peter Hook's work with Joy Division on the BB bass is iconic. Keep the groove alive! 🎸🎶🤘
Thanks for making me feel less guilty about my 6 bass collection lol @@devinebass
That Manne bass just sounds insane! So noble sounding...
1974 Jazz Bass sounds thin and flat. Not nearly as good as any other bass of this collection.
Im bassist have 6..but not a fender,bizarrely. I dont like fender ..overated... .. one of my fave is a yamaha..😮😮😮😮
You guys need to lighten up, you're so serious about basses.
Just kidding. I saw the length of the video, thought I'd be bored and I wanted more basses.
I think that at a certain point in a bassist's learning curve, one should have a Precision, a Jazz, and a modern active bass.
Maybe a good time to sell my kidney tho lmao !
Jimmy Bain of DIO and Micheal Anthony of Van Halen played Yamaha BB series.
There's NO SUCH THING as too many basses. Only a weakness of vision. 😄
This makes me feel less guilty about wanting to buy a second bass, even though I’m just a beginner…
This was so amusing! I really want to win the Extender bass. And it comes with the table, right?
wait, what about the banana bass?
Head to 21:06 dude! Oh and to be in with a chance to win it... www.winabassbuildaschool.com 🙌🏻🧡🔥
@@devinebass thanks! was watching at work and apparently working too much haha
Such a great video! 🤘 Fender needs to make Scott a new neck for the P Bass of Doom! It’s weird that I’m sentimental about that bass, because that was the period that I became a SBL follower. We need Ian’s collection next!