James Jamerson Bass Lines - Get that 'Vintage Tone'! (L#72)
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I am very grateful for this lesson. It helped me a lot playing James Jamerson and Pino Palladino. Not until I had practiced this lesson I was able to comprehend the speciel rythmen and the backing track gave me a lot of practice.
Scott you are an amazing bass player and a great teacher too. Not to many guys have the knowledge that you have and the ability to transfer that knowledge to others. That's what I call a great teacher. Thanks for posting this lessons. Greetings from Puerto Rico.
Hi Scott. thanks for posting all these videos on youtube. there is a lot that ppl like me have learned from you videos... you are doing an awesome job... cheers from bangalore
and thanks for all your tutorials. You're so chill and relaxed and you love what you do and that makes me chilled and relaxed and easier to learn!
Bought my 1962 precision used in 1963. The rear ashtray came with a big old chunk of foam glued inside the cover, which is why us old timey players used foam under the strings at the bridge. The ashtray got in the way if you had to change a string in a hurry, so most of us got rid of them... and replaced them with bits of foam! Love your bass lessons, by the way.
Was it the piece of foam from the ashtray? Approx hos big was it?
Loving all your videos. I've been playing stand-up for forty+ years after putting my P-bass down when I decided to commit to straight ahead jazz, and only just now getting back to playing those early years ('60's) Motown funk, so, this lesson was a great tune up. But, I've loved all your videos, for their clear and focused presentations. Thanks for putting so much effort into the material. Thumbs up!
enjoyed! had my bass not been borrowed and never returned.. and now lost.. I'd be giving this a try! Love James Jamerson bass!
I have mad respect for James Jamerson.
I like a loud and low bass tone.
Which is why I play a 5 string bass with a low B string.
Peace.
What a guy! That's what you call dedication. I think if I'd have been diagnosed with such a condition, I'd have given up. You're a great player, Scott. I'm just wondering how ridiculously good you must have been prior to the condition. Much respect to you. :)
You make it easy. Thank you, Scott !!!
Man your vids keep me up all night...
Well done mate! Glad to see someone giving a little life away for the betterment of all bass players.
A really useful lesson. I've been a fan of this sound since childhood but never realised how it was achieved and how it can be replicated. Many thanks.
SIMPLY OUTSTANDING...
THIS JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU..
THAT YOU CA TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS....
AS LONG AS HIS TAIL AS..
IS STILL WAGGIN...
THANK YOU MAN..
KEEP IT COMING..
Scott, this is all reminiscent of early Motown and of course the Funk Brothers though for the longest time I would listen to what James was doing but tried all sorts of madness trying to dampen things. I never knew this technique and always thought it was all in the fretting hand as in the way you would deaden notes while slapping. I can now clearly hear this technique in the early work James was doing. Thanks!!
Good lessons, db. You're a good teacher and player.
Lol....i tried your technique out at church yesterday and so many ol schololers loved it. It was quite funny really but was fun to play. Cheers master Scott. Keep up the groove and take care
So, as I lie down to sleep tonight, I can count myself grateful for having found this video and heard that really fine technique. Was just working on "Can't Help Myself" by the Four Tops last night, so I think this would *really* fit that rhythmic feel. Enjoyable narrative...thanks for sharing.
Excellent info. and easy to watch you and understand.....which is the objective.
Great job and great player!!!!
Scott, you rock! I've been following and watching your videos for a while now. Wonderful resource!
Thanks Scott for another great lesson. When I first picked up the bass playing with my thumb came naturally. I got some flack until I pointed out Jamerson, Sting a few others.
Except Jamerson really didn't play with his thumb. He used his index finger almost exclusively, which he called "The Hook."
Larry Graham started as a guitar player and kept using his thumb as a pick, and whatta-ya-know, slap bass got invented. Get into double thumping and that thumb gets ferocious, like Victor Wooten stuff.
I don't play bass. But just after watching this I would love to. Really brilliant player.
brazilian hugs from a 47 years old young man trying to be a bass man! congratulations!
Always making killer vids!!!
Before watching this video I just used to position my right hand closer to the fret board to give a slightly softer tone but this method is a lot better I think so thank you. Keep the awesome videos coming!
So smooth! Sounds musical & vintage. Thanks Scott :)
Nice technique and awesome groove, Jamerson would approve
That's some HIGH praise!
@@devinebass Yes it is, but I really think you have his number here; great channel!
Nice. I like this technique a lot. I was always taught by my instructors to use the palm mute when using a pick. The pick palm mute was mainly used by my teachers for faster rock genres. I have a buddy who spends a fair amount of time in post-production trying to mimic this vintage tone on the low-end. I will have to show him this technique... it could save him hours!
Dude, this is awesome seeing this vid!! I just recently stumbled onto this technique. My Traben active tone is aggressive. We did a Lumineer's Ho Hey cover in the middle of a rocked up set and doing this technique was the only way could come up with to serve the song, but I taught myself something and grew a bit as a player. Would've been nice to see this first because I wasn't sure if everyone was going to roll their eyes at what I was doing in the song, but they liked it. Rock on, Scott! ;)
I've only watched a couple of your videos so far, but damn, your awesome for making all of these! Thanks!
Thank you so much!! I have already paused the video and tried it out. I have so many songs in out set list that I am going to use that on. Time to get some more practice in.
best bass teacher for me, many many thxxx
hey scott, i introduced you to my grandson a few months ago. And now have my own bass, im interested in the james jameson sound, so this was a good intro. ive been looking at my girl, and the like some great riffs. I really like your fluidity, very smooth. H
Thank you Scott for showing us this technique, I will try it the next time I play "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye and the later great legend James Jamerson and see how much better the sound I get playing that difficult song for me to master. To get his sound dead on
> Great lesson and important reminder!! Thank You!
Over the bridge was a metal cup ( sorry for bad english )
Under this cup was foam to make this short sound.
The reason was to be heard with those bad tube amplifiers who used alot of time producing the low frequent bass sound. Picks helped but Jamersson played hard on flatwound strings with his index finger called the hook. It'sall amazing.
hi Scott, I must say, you are a talented groove master, wow!!!!
thanks for the lesson
Excellent Excellent
This ol timer likes the muted bass sound.Now I have an idea as to what to do
Thank you Thank you
I saw this lesson million times! really helpful! Reinterpretation of the master's old sound! But i know, Scott looks very high on this lesson! ahahah Needed!
Dude, just put a mute under the bridge! Get a 64 P bass with heavy flats, play through old Class A amps, turn all the treble up, bass off. That's Jamerson's tone. Ref.; Phil Chen
Great lesson, thank you Scott!
Good, usable stuff. Excellent lesson! Thanks!
I couldn't hear the dog snoring, but everything else is fab & stellar. you really put great stuff in reach!
Scott, I'm trying to work on being more of an "in the pocket" type player. I love how you explained how to get this old-school tone. Can you do a video on how to create this type of funky bass line?
Fantastic. You are such a great instructor. I've been working on this technique myself but mistakenly thought it best to use the thumb for E and A and then index for D and G. But your way makes more sense. Thanks and greetings from Brooklyn.
I love your playing man. Great tone and feel.
old school vibe ... diggin' it ... man.
Great technique , James ...i love it ! greets from Germany
thanks for your lessons im brazilian and i like so much
Really great technique!! Re.the foam, when I bought my mid/late 60's P-bass (used-in the mid 70's) the foam strip was glued to this inside of the "ashtray" bridge cover. Also, the strings were thick, old, flat wounds with super high action, and no sustain. This set-up definitely gave an authentic Jamersons sound. I subsequently ripped out the foamd, placed round wound strings, and lowered the action, to be able to play a greater variety, but w/ treble down, I can still approximate the sound.
Wicked Video Scott, thank you.
Hey Scott!! great lesson and thanks for sharing!!
What I also normally do to achieve that tone is rolling off a good chunk of the tone.
I've tried that but it's not the same. Palm muting or sponge damping retains the attack but quickly reduces the volume of the subsequent ring.
Back in 1973 I stopped playing bass and sold my American Fender Jazz Bass made in 1966 ... and I have been missing it ever since !! Therefore I started again with a new bass a month ago, and I am extremely gratefull to Scott Devine for his bass lessons. They are very great and inspirering.
Thanks Scott, good video!
Very nice tutorial, about this tecnic...Congratulations
thank you very much for this great video! God bless you.
Gabry
Every vid i've seen of yours has been great. Thanks for posting. (a pro gtr teacher).
you are a lovely teacher. Nice going!~
GREAT lesson Thanks!
How to make a Jazz sound like a Precision played by James Jamieson. Great vid.
Thanks Scott, NICE!
Scott, you've got such a great positive vibe man.
Wow cool technique :) thanks scott!
Excellent Playing!!
Ive always asked myself how this was done. Thanks for showing us how its done :)
great lesson FANtastic bravo
Great lesson as always, Scott. My only request is if you can bring the level of the bass up on the recordings. It's a bit low compared to your vocal mic and backing tracks. Otherwise -- thanks!
Thank you Scott
Thanks for the vids. Great channel!
thanks for a great lesson sir..
Thanks for posting!!! Awesome!!!
Hi Scott, thank you so much for your lessons. I have been playing guitar off & on for 41 years and have finally taken up the bass guitar and love it due to you my brother. I have a skin condition on my hands and am embarrassed by it as , no Doctors seem to know what it is and I would like to purchase the gloves that you have...where can I get them. Thanks brotherman!
My '75 Precision had foam glued under the chrome bridge cover. Combined with flat-wound strings it always has that choked/damped sound. 'Fixed it' though, with a BadAss bridge and round-wounds! Strange how we're chasing that sixties sound again:-)
merci toi un grand artiste et la premier fois que je te vu et jai l'honeur
Wonderfull bassline !!!
awesome lesson, kinda like a palm mute, but not exactly a palm mute.
you gained another subscriber :D
i'm not even close to the skill level i want, but this technique will certainly help me get a little closer...
Love this chanel !!! 🙂
You are a sick man sir. lol Love your Vidz. thanks
I love the video, thanks so much.
That is one good lesson!
If you're in a studio, just jam some foam under the strings, close to the bridge, and pick close to the neck.
That's the "McCartney" tone.
+John S With flats! :D Gotta love it
stayalivesweetheart Of course!
I've never seen a photo where McCartney uses foam dampening. I think he just uses the palm.
Eric Blair You're right, at least with the Hofner. Not sure re the Ric Technique.
Eric Blair Just about all Rickenbacker basses have adjustable foam inserts, for each individual string, built in to the bridge, to dampen the sound.
Thanks Scott!! Is this part of your video series on your website? I seemed to have missed this one as it's from Sep 2012!
Another 'trick' bassists used, especially JJ was nylon wound strings. They give a more upright sound, Your fingers also slide over the strings easier. I've used this technique for years and used put a small amount of vaseline on my nose which I would quickly run periodically to give me a smoother slide. Just a nice little trick from an R&B player.
Never heard of Jamerson using tapewound nylon strings; apparently his strings were Labella flats 52-110, action set high, foam under the bridge and obviously a 1962 Precision Bass.
What do you mean whith the vaseline "on your nose" ? Fingertips of left hand ?
your videos are great. Congratulations. I used foam sometimes.
Great video Scott as always. The old P basses originally came with the 'ashtray' bridge cover, glued to the underside of this was the foam mute! Rickenbacker 4001 basses for those who don't know come with a string mute in the bridge from stock. It's a bad shame, and I'm sure Scott will agree with this, that the Pre-CBS jazz basses these days 90% have the lovely felt mutes missing, hence the 4 empty screw holes behind the bridge pick-up, shame! Pre EB Sting Rays also had string-mutes when new!
Thanks for info
You're awesome!
Thanks for the video
Scott, great lesson man...would be really nice if you included the music/tabs of the Jamerson sounding line you were playing in the pdf...all I saw is the C Major scale. Am I missing something? Thanks so much!
excellent video thanks
Wonderful site.
You can also do like Carol Kaye and Jamerson do and just put a piece of foam over your strings near the bridge as well.
+Abear Music -- did you watch the whole video? he talked about it and showed pictures of it. Then he said why learning this technique is useful.
+John F. Hebert Underneath!
I always understood JJ to have dampend by using (perhaps augmenting) the foam that came stock in the bell of those early P basses.
Vraiment instructif !
Great lesson, Nice bass.. What make is that J Bass?
Nicely done. Whats with the glove on the left hand?
The damping effect mimics the fast decay of a picked acoustic double bass. Nice playing. His accent sounds like he's from Liverpool.
Yup, and Jamerson started out on the upright, really good jazz bassist but there are only a few recordings
Do you have a tab or PDF of the bass line for this vid?.
It is awesome.
What other equipment are you using to complete that tone? Its what I'm looking for with my live performance, cheers mate :)
Thanks a lot!