Mr Carter is always just so totally interesting to just sit and listen to him explain stuff. His interviews are always as exciting as his performances and his Q&As. The man brings so much character in everything that he does.
There may be a dozen reasons. We all hear things differently. My old Ron Carter LP album sounds different than the later Ron Carter bass. Well, this video tells us how he changed his sound. Personally, I prefer the older, more resonant sound (but I still gave this video a thumbs up). Technology has also changed what an audience hears. In my day we rarely played with amplification (I never played an amplified bass) and audiences heard a different sound. Even my old bass sounds more resonant with 3 strings than with 4, but while I prefer the resonance of 3 strings I chose the convenience of 4 strings.
Fantastic. I've seen him a number of times and attended a workshop he did with... hold your breath... Joe Henderson. He is a lovely gentleman. Miles must have been happy to have such a solid guy and a solid bottom to the sound!
Bro EVEN if you want to judge or hate on the presenter the more i watch him the more I appreciate him. Really cool guy and humble af. Totally kind of person i want to watch and hear interview frickin legends keep it up brother
Great interview with this jazz legend. I hope I look and feel and as vibrant as he does when I’m 83. I think this goes to show if you obtain the optimal sound from your own instrument, you too may be imbued with longevity and good health. Dig that pristine, smooth, dark finish on that bass - and he travels and gigs a lot which offers many opportunities for bumps and scratches, etc.
What a lovely Erudite and considerate Bass Player. I really like Ron for his individuality, his quest for 'the Sound" and his unprepossessing nature. What Talent. too. I have wanted to play two other strings in my life, 1: Guts (doing that) and Ron's preferred tape-wounds. I use the bow to much though. But also I would not ever want that sound he has - I would feel an imposter! It's his!
'I've always felt that, contrary to normal amp placement..... I mean, unless I have ears at my ankles..." That brought a lot of things about amp placement immediately into focus for me. Seems so simple but so good.
Ron is tall! He stood next to me at the bar after one of his concerts--he was checking the highlights of the World Series game that had been aired previously that evening (I found out he's a Tigers fan). It was 2012. Anyway, I'm short, but he towered over me. My guess he's about 6'3". This guy, KJ, might be wearing boots with a slight heal, like Chelsea boots. Either way, he's also really tall.
5:05: this is the rationale for a “full stack” in any setting. Unlike heavy rock, here it’s not about high volume. It’s about hearing yourself. Get your amp’s speaker up by your ears! Btw, in rock this can help you play at a lower overall volume.
As an amateur, I have a laminated DB from Eastern Europe. I changed the very good Spirocore strings for La Bella 7710 white strings (last version). Compared to Spirocore, I'd say I have a bit less projection, but better accoustic, round sound.
I don't care how famous Ron Carter is --- I don't like the sound of his strings. There is no way nylon/steel bass strings for jazz bass sounds anywhere near as rich, deep, resonant, full and warm as classic gut strings that all the greatest jazz bass players have used since Day One.
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Mr Carter is always just so totally interesting to just sit and listen to him explain stuff. His interviews are always as exciting as his performances and his Q&As. The man brings so much character in everything that he does.
Fantastic insights and pearls of wisdom from one of the most influential, if not the most influential upright bassists in history!
A Living Legend still playing great and leaving a legacy.
What a great man, and a great musician! God bless Ron Carter!
This man's always a gentleman in all ways.
Absolutely - First thing I felt too. And what a lovely relief that is. Could listen to him talk for hours.
How the heck does someone give a thumbs down to Ron Carter?
They are probably unhappy in life. Maybe if they bought your books, they could make money from home doing what they love.
A no talent moron
There may be a dozen reasons. We all hear things differently. My old Ron Carter LP album sounds different than the later Ron Carter bass. Well, this video tells us how he changed his sound. Personally, I prefer the older, more resonant sound (but I still gave this video a thumbs up). Technology has also changed what an audience hears. In my day we rarely played with amplification (I never played an amplified bass) and audiences heard a different sound. Even my old bass sounds more resonant with 3 strings than with 4, but while I prefer the resonance of 3 strings I chose the convenience of 4 strings.
Ignorance - you have to feel sorry for them
I know its unbelievable.
I'm such an admirer of his work with Miles Davis. I still hope to be able to see him live once..
Fantastic. I've seen him a number of times and attended a workshop he did with... hold your breath... Joe Henderson. He is a lovely gentleman. Miles must have been happy to have such a solid guy and a solid bottom to the sound!
One of the greats! Live long, Mr. Carter.
I never tire of hearing his Blues Farm album. Brilliant!
Bro EVEN if you want to judge or hate on the presenter the more i watch him the more I appreciate him. Really cool guy and humble af. Totally kind of person i want to watch and hear interview frickin legends keep it up brother
Wow, the legend, thanks for uploading!
My favourite Upright Bass player... and I’m a pure Electric Bassist
My favourite upright bass player, yet Im a tenor sax player.
He plays it in the the way I would expect an electric player plays. I've always felt that.
Bass hero! Love you Ron Carter. Global saint 👍🏽
Great interview with this jazz legend. I hope I look and feel and as vibrant as he does when I’m 83. I think this goes to show if you obtain the optimal sound from your own instrument, you too may be imbued with longevity and good health. Dig that pristine, smooth, dark finish on that bass - and he travels and gigs a lot which offers many opportunities for bumps and scratches, etc.
"Nick who, man? Who's named "Nick" anymore these days? It's always "Pat" or "Jerry".... lol! Love it.
What a lovely Erudite and considerate Bass Player. I really like Ron for his individuality, his quest for 'the Sound" and his unprepossessing nature. What Talent. too. I have wanted to play two other strings in my life, 1: Guts (doing that) and Ron's preferred tape-wounds. I use the bow to much though. But also I would not ever want that sound he has - I would feel an imposter! It's his!
Thanks and Blessings!
Wonderful musician. Great stories.
'I've always felt that, contrary to normal amp placement..... I mean, unless I have ears at my ankles..." That brought a lot of things about amp placement immediately into focus for me. Seems so simple but so good.
This is wonderful. Thank you( both of you )!😁
I remember taking a photo with Ron Carter, and he was way taller than me. I'm 173cm. That guy made Mr Carter looks really small.
This is the first thing that I looked for :)
Ron is tall! He stood next to me at the bar after one of his concerts--he was checking the highlights of the World Series game that had been aired previously that evening (I found out he's a Tigers fan). It was 2012. Anyway, I'm short, but he towered over me. My guess he's about 6'3". This guy, KJ, might be wearing boots with a slight heal, like Chelsea boots. Either way, he's also really tall.
i was gonna say the other guy must be a giant 🤣 always thought ron was tall but he looks like a midget here
@@jodi183 Wth is that interviewer guy like 6'6? he does make ron look short.
Ron is a legend.
Nice interview man
Living legend..
5:05: this is the rationale for a “full stack” in any setting. Unlike heavy rock, here it’s not about high volume. It’s about hearing yourself. Get your amp’s speaker up by your ears! Btw, in rock this can help you play at a lower overall volume.
Ron. Have you heard of Phil Jones. He makes a speaker called an ear box that does exactly what you describe for live sound.
Hi Mr Carter ... wondering what pickups you are using ...????
I love the tone on 'blues farm'.
Ron Carter is 82 years old in this video.
the most recorded jazz bassist in history
As an amateur, I have a laminated DB from Eastern Europe. I changed the very good Spirocore strings for La Bella 7710 white strings (last version). Compared to Spirocore, I'd say I have a bit less projection, but better accoustic, round sound.
What the exact bass called though
What pick up is he using?
Looks like he's got both a David Gage Realist and a Realist LifeLine
He doesn't play on Milestones...about 7 years before he joined Miles Davis, wanna say "ESP" was his first with Miles, 1965
45% You 45% Amp 10% Magic
So hard to find a Nick these days amongst all the Tads and Jerrys. Hmmm. Ron does not move in the same circles I do, clearly.
Awesome job guy's. That bass will sound massively massive if you run it through an Ampeg svt pro..🤝
I don't care how famous Ron Carter is --- I don't like the sound of his strings. There is no way nylon/steel bass strings for jazz bass sounds anywhere near as rich, deep, resonant, full and warm as classic gut strings that all the greatest jazz bass players have used since Day One.