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Choosing the right bass? (here's how a session player does it)
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- So when I started out working as a pro bass player, I had zero idea of what kinda gear I should be turning up with at the studio for a pro session.
I was "winging it" as you might say ;)
Sometimes the producer would love the vibe of my bass, and sometimes not...
On one occasion (when I turned up with my fancy pants custom 5 string - looked awesome by the way) I was tracking the bass and the engineer simply pulled off a cheap P bass copy from the wall and handed me that to play...
I wasn't upset. Not one bit... it was actually an amazing experience and I learned something that's stuck with me for life.
But check it out...
If you're a top session bass player you can't just rock up to the studio with your P bass in tow and everything will be fine...
No. Way!
Here's where this lesson comes in...
I was lucky enough to get session legend, Sean Hurley (bassist for John Mayer, Annie Lennox, Robin Thicke, Ringo Star and heaps more) to come into the studio and spill the beans!
In this lesson you're going to learn:
- Exactly which basses he takes to every session (I think you'll be surprised at how prepared he is!)
- How chooses if he's going to use round wounds or flat wounds
- How he chooses whether to use a 5 string or a 4 string
- What's his 'go to' studio amp
- And heaps more
Quick side note: knowing this info earlier on in my career as a bass player would have been a game changer for me!
Seriously, from someone who's walked the path of learning this stuff by trial and error (me), this is golden info for any bassist, so grab it with both hands.
As always, see you in the shed...
Scott :)
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I wasn't the only one who thought this was gonna be about buying a bass, right?
DasPikachu lol same this is why i clicked
Naw, I didn't. Right what I was thinking!
Special guest was kitty! So cute!
Sean is my all time fav bass player. The chops he has is at the top and a great person to boot!
Michael League!
You got it :)
hype
@@haha-ju3pj Funny I thought it was David Ryan Harris playing a Squier through an old solid-state Fender amp who had the sound that made it!
Well, Marcus Miller worked as a session bassist for over 25 years, so according to him the go to bass that every studio had back in day was the Fender Jazz Bass. The Jazz best is the most versatile bass according to him.
Correct but he plays a different style, mainly Jazz plus slapping. P bass not the best for that.
Yep. It all depends. Regardless of what anyone says. Things come, go, change, nothing absolute it seems.
The song at the end is so cool.
PLEASE upload it in its entire length!!!
Or tell me where to buy the recorded version.
david ryan harris - yesterday shutting down
“I don’t lie tuning down so I’ll bring a separate 5 string bass.” I totally respect that.
The special guest was the cat, man. What a star!
I think a jazz bass with a maple neck is the most versatile bass out there for the home musician composing in logic pro. I have owned several p basses and do not think they are all that great if you are after modern tone or just soloing and patterning out a tune. I like the range you can get from a good jazz.
That was my very first bass! A kind fellow sold it to me for very cheap to get me started, I later found out it was made in '94, and I liked everything about it except for the weight...but I was in highschool then, so it'd probably be fine now. :D
look he plays pop and country! do you play pop and country? ) in studio to earn money?
I agree my a) bass is a jb maple and b) a pbass with flats, c) 5 string bass.
@@Deep42Thought Not at all, but I do have a lot of respect for people that eat off of their instruments. They have true soul in the game. I am strictly a garage musician and abide by the bb king creed, "Play what you like." For my limited skill, the jazz bass really suits me for what tones I can accomplish. I have also found that the gibson firebird is a great guitar to pick up if you already have or like jazz bass.
Scott, there were so many ways to go with your music career. And this path of yours has created a space in which you just get to hang out with, and consume the knowledge of a who's who of fantastic bassists. Nice life, and I'm super stoked that it's working out for you! #notJealousAtAllReally
Ahhh cheers Brian! Yeah, feels good to be able to nerd out about all things bass 24/7 :)
I love P Basses. But if I meet with new people, session whatever I choose my sadowsky 4 string with P/J Pickups. Active, passive P or J bass - that's all no problem and sounds authentic
Has the cat become your friend? I do really like that... Thank you very, very much for your videos - gives us all an new approach or impuls for the bass ..
already know this is gonna be a great video !!!
Suppa cool vid! Thanx a lot Scott and cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷
I've played mostly fender p's and j's,and i recently bought a fender precision 5string to get both the sound that fits into the mix and the extra low-end i need!!!! Best decision I've ever made!!!
These tips are applicable to any professional setting not only bass playing
4 minutes in and I already love this guy!
Great tips! Thanks Scott
I always had to pick something to correspomd to a certain job, until I bought my Dingwall! It has 3 P-style sounding humbuckers that make this bass so very versitile. When I record, I just need one bass and it works for everything 👍
Mike just came out of nowhere! Mind = Blown
Michael is a beast...snarky puppy rocks!!..
I am old and have played a long time, and I used to play professionally. Plus, I went to a conservatory, for whatever all of that is worth (not a lot, probably, I am a computer engineer now lol) and here is my list for buying basses in a music shop:
* Play the same shit on all of the basses, and make sure you play all over the neck [0].
* Play the bass with the volume off or no amp, see how it sounds and resonates acoustically
* If the store is too loud for that (which is a bad scenario to buy gear), then feel the bass vibrating instead or put your ear against it
* Make sure the amp is basically flat (eq in the middle, no effects, etc)
* Don't try to compare dissimilar things like the feel of playing a bass with flats to one with roundwounds, etc.
[0] Don't play to impress the store, if you are looking to buy a bass, see how low, long notes sound, see how high, short notes sound, muted notes, chords, slapping, tapping, etc... Open strings, etc. Listen and feel.
Ask yourself:
Does it feel good to play it?
Does it sound good?
Do you feel inspired to play things or write basslines, does it make you feel creative?
Does it look cool and make you feel something?
If it's old/vintage or used:
Does the truss rod turn freely both ways?
how much fret life is left?
whats original and whats not?
Did anyone modify the instrument or route into the wood?
Choose the bass that has good playability, all of its strings in good shape irrespective of how many there are, (for me personally, it's five or six ) a charged battery if applicable, and no mechanical shorts, pops, or buzzes, when you start the groove. Then get down there with it man!
Since I have never been a session or professional recording bassist, I've gotten by pretty well over the forty years or so that I have enjoyed playing the electric bass, by following these simple, rather unassuming guidelines. 😁
Shawn on Hofner!!! 😊 gotta see him use it. Totally awesome!
it's Michael League from Snarky Puppy. Anybody going to the Ground Up festival in Miami?
Loves me some snarky puppy, did not know, thanks for the post.
WHEN IN PINO COMING TO THE SBL STUDIO!?!?
IKR?
Great Video , thanks Scott!
Loved this very helpful
If you have the time to experiment, on a session (which I know it might not always be the case) you can actually come up with some interesting stuff. I remember I once heavily detuned a regular 4-string even I had NO notes below the low E. I could have played everything in regular tuning. But the cavernous sound of floppy strings (struck with some heavy picking, too) was EXACTLY what the song needed. But I know that most of the times you have to be ready and FAST, so being able to toy around with tunings, setups and weird stuff is not gonna happen very often.
mike's "yes" killed me at the end XD
how is the p-bass of doom now a molloon?
Ha - didn't think anyone would notice... just trying some stuff out. I'll make a vid about it soon ;)
@@devinebass hi dear.. Can i have any link where do you buy your gloves please? Kimd regards and thanks
@@devinebass But, but, the painted headstock?!?!?
lol, i was staring at the head stock the whole time, i new something wasn't rite, didn't click till i read your comment
Looks like I need more basses!!! Also Scott, I've been practicing fast parts lately (Panic Attack by Dream Theater, also using working on 3 fingers for plucking) but I'm having issues with gaining speed in the pre-guitar solo/guitar solo bass line. I have noticed that playing softer with my right hand increases the accuracy and speed a ton. Any tips on working on light(er) finger picking for us dig-monsters out there?
Thanks Scott.
I would love to by that same mute kit for my Fender bass!
neck H, bridge H, 3way coil split switch x2.
This combination can use all variations.
About damn time you got the League on!
Loved it!
Michael league is in the house 🤘
Ha - he certainly is ;)
Mmmm that killer groovy line in a little jam with friends. What's better than that?
awesome
I would say, if one could afford it, take a Wal. They are very versatile. I’ve heard Wals used in a plethora of genres.
But, if you are a poor musician, forget it.
😂
For me, as a guitarist, I have multiple guitars all that produce different tones. (Jackson for metal, Gibson for that full, round sound, Telecaster for a twangy/glassy sound, Yamaha SA50 for that hollow-body sound).
If I were going to audition, I would take the guitar that produces tones appropriate for the genre of a band/artist.
I would love to see Stefan Lessard from the Dave Matthews Band on here.
Would've been nice if y'all broke down exactly what each vibe is vs the equivalent bass.
The 5-string on standby makes sense, though. I doubt I'll ever be a session musician, but still would like to add one and possibly a tenor tuned 5-string as well over a 6-string.
Micheal League?? Please tell me that you are going to do a lesson with him pleeeease! by the way very interesting video, I've got some useful tips.
Great video Scott
I commented before i watch the vid hahahahah
What is the white relic-ed bass you're holding at the end of the video? I can't quite read the headstock
7:05 I did, but I would also super enjoy it if you would pet that cat
Hey Scott, glad to see that you could exchange the necks of your pBasses... No trouble ajusting?
Cheers
I love the cat tail...... :)
Hi Guys, If you are anything like me and prefer the low notes try tuning the 4 string bass like a 5 string and let go of the G string. No pun intended. I have two basses and have done exactly that. If the tune calls for the higher notes then I shoot for the 5 string. The tendency for the G string to get in the way when not needed is more enormous than the B string for my sloppy technique style of playing. Busted up left hand/fingers.
And you don't have to buy another bass. With its more expensive strings. And its own set of tuning problems.
Another great video, Scott. Nice interview. This is great insight if you are a pro session player... But I'd imagine most of us on here are not. So for someone who's going to play in bars for years, record albums that sell less than 1000 copies and have a day job... Then driving a car full of different basses around for every situation is not an option! And to be fair, pretty much no one other than the extreme of nerdy musicians are going to care if a great song has flat wound strings or is played on a jazz or precision. Unless you are a clinical, pro session player with a wardrobe full of black shirts and old backstage passes... What bass you play doesn't matter, as long as you play it. Just an alternative opinion, that's all.
Shaky, I think you have hit on a truth. If you enjoy what you play, and are having fun, then just keep smiling! From what I've seen, I think Scott agrees.
In other words, just get a bloody P Bass and be done with it. For me anyway.
Edward Norton plays very well
Scott, my mentor told me to sell eight of my ten basses and concentrate on the feel of my core instruments so that my hands and mind would learn to flow consistently with my tools.
Advice for you?
I heard Marcus Miller saying the same while on stage with Michael League. Look the video up here on RUclips
That kitty needs some love.
Thx for this
The calico cat 🐱!!
Yeah it suck. experienced it too, when i tune down the E string.
Can someone explain what pickup looking thing off to the side of the strings near the base of the neck is? I've seen those on a bunch of basses, and I'm curious what they're used for.
If you mean on Sean's bass, I think you're spotting the black "tug bar" on the treble side near where the neck is bolted on. It looks like a mini Jazz pickup turned sideways next to the strings. It's just a block of black plastic screwed down to give an anchor point for the fingers of players when they play using a thumb-pluck style. Sting tended to use that style of plucking a lot. If that's not what you mean, then I guess I'm not sure what you're seeing.
@@rodshop5897 that's exactly what I was asking about. Thank you!
I wish my bass wasn't broken, I would have signed up a long time ago if it wasn't. These videos are fantastic either way and I'll keep torturing myself and watching them lol.
I want to know what that MUTE is that Sean Hurley has installed on that P bass. I could use one of those!...
Guys, I remember Scott had a video several years ago, where he showed us how to play "The Way" by Meshell Ndegeocello. It was a video lesson for a slap bass. Now I can't find it anywhere on his channel and I just completely forgot how this video was called. Maybe there's someone who know what I am talking about and could provide a link? Would appreciate it very much!
Jazz basses are versatile sure, but a good P-bass will just effortlessly sit well in most mixes.
Ssnarkp puppy session will be awesome
What if you own only one Bass guitar? 🤔
Make sure it is a pbass
SanDanV Basically
@@SanNjig so no work for we who have no P Bass 😅
Let me try make my Status Graphite sound like one 😉😉
@@BlackRootsUNLIMITED No man, don't listen to these types of advice. Every bass can rock it, you don't need a specific type of bass unless you're a top tier professional who does music for OTHERS as a living.
If you're learning or even if you have your own band, play whatever the hell you want, just make sure it's comfortable in your hands.
@@NamikazeKyuuga Word! ✊🏿
What do you guys think about PJ basses? Im really starting to dig them and it has all the benefits of the normal pbasses
Need a video with League ASAP
My mouth literally went like :-O at the end
Michael League from Snarky Puppy......... OMG!!!
Tabby cat guest star!
Nice to have 5 bass ready in a car, but if you have to take subway I take a small Ukulele bass..
At 748 the cat also showed up
P Bass for the Win again.
🧡🧡🧡
That cat though....
The best bass for a session is the bass that you feel that’s the best for it
what kind of bridge is on Sean's P bass?
muting system included ℹ kind regards from berlin 👋
Is the special guest The Gnome outside your front door
Paul mccartney + chandler bing
1:39 is that the special guest by your door?
cat - most appreciated
Where could i get that bridge muter? Cant find it on amazon
I thought it was going to be George, but it was a different Puppy.
Omfg Mike!
The best bass is the p bass with flat.
Holy Shnikeez!!!
Is Michael going to join u in a video soon?
Ask Herbie Flowers!
Mike!!!!!!!!
I always thought playing a 4 string bass tuned BEAD should be the new standard bass for most situations. You can always use a low B but how often is playing the G string essential for a track ? BEAD tuning to me keeps you from leaving the low end spectrum that often is the most needed parts of a song. It keeps you in the sweet spot of bass tone and forces you to only work with the bass range and tone a bass guitars excels at tone sound wise. BEAD range is all of the best sounding notes on a bass. BEAD is limiting to a point but often limits like this inspire new and creative ideas you would have never tried before on a 5 string or standard 4 EADG bass. It can give life to new ideas being played only on the sweet spot of bass tone. To me playing a 5 string sounds much better and is way more useful but the fatter neck makes me play not as good and comfortable as I can play on a BEAD four string. That comfort and ability to play better outweighs the need to play higher up notes once in a blue moon. I'm afraid to have my main bass setup for BEAD tuning all the time out of fear EADG is somehow essential and I would have to re setup my bass to switch back to EADG on the spot if rejected by others. So many bands, producers etc hate any changes to what they expect. Even if that change is an improvement. But I always thought a 4 string BEAD tuned bass should be the cornerstone bass tuning players start with and make adjustments from there. I play the B way more than the G string and it sounds so much better. Some times the low B can totally make a song so much better... How often to a bass line on the G string you couldn't play higher up on the neck with thicker strings in BEAD tuning essential to making a song better. In my experience almost never. But a Low B often brings something extra to a song. I wish BEAD tuning becomes the new standard or at least common enough bands/producers/engineers don't pull back in reaction to a different tuning than normal and instead see the usefulness of this alternate tuning as a good thing. Because guitars are tuned EADG many people are hesitant of not having all four open strings a guitarist has. But how often is sound of an open G string essential ?
Listen to Jamerson he uses the G a lot.
@@ktown0173 I hear you I’m a big fan of Jameson and Jaco and Billy Sheehan etc... I have 5 and 6 and strings. I have an old p bass with flats. So I have different Basses for different situations. I was speaking in the sense if your a working musician showing up to hired gigs or jams blindly most of the time BEAD tuning on a four string would be much more useful than a standard tuned 4 string and much more comfortable for regular use than a 5 or 6 string etc.. this was an old post though. Nowadays I use these drop tuning pedals. They sound super close to a real down tuned bass. Or at least close enough for live gigs. I highly recommend them. Nowadays I use a standard tuned 4 string with a drop tuning pedal in case I need a low B for a gig. So far it’s worked quite well. I like the option of pickups a 4 string bass has. 5 and 6 strings have less options pickup and tone wise at least to me. I also love the feel of the neck on a 4 string. The drop tuning pedal has been a lifesaver. All the best
@@baroqueguitarist5673 I really like downtuning in general, my p bass with .110s usually is downtuned to D standard
can someone please tell me what those little black things on p-basses below the first string is??
Finger/Thumb rest
A mollon neck on Fender P bass of doom?
Michael Leage!
I wanna know what that song is. That shit is HOT!
I spotted the kitty, was that the surprise?
What bass is that 5 string one?
I put a Like for the cat at the end of the video. She likes you...
Snarky puppy!!
my squier vintage modified jaguar(which i put seymour duncan quarter pounds in) is so versatile.... unfortunately i haven't had a chance to do sessions and record with it but i feel it sits really well in a variety of styles that i seldom need another bass.
CAT @ 6:46 !!!!
So a 5 string PJ 24 fret with round wounds is a safe bet...
I think he looks like Sir Paul McCartney lol
Special Guest spotted 1:44, Tyson Fury pretending to be Scott