I tried to get Randy to give me a "used bass discount' since Abraham played my 8 and now we have video proof. . . But it didn't work out. . GO ABRAHAM!!!
Just. Plain. Sick. Abraham Laboriel has all those chops, yet still has the discipline and musicality to stay out of the way of even the most sappy of Pop songs. Simply amazing...
+KLeoN_11 Still has bass pickups which are different from guitar pickups, thicker strings, longer scale length, plucked instead of picked, usually no distortion, focuses on root harmony over chords and melody, etc.
When you begin adding range to any instrument you begin hybridizing it. But i would say yes, an 8 string guitar can be considered a bass. if you look at most djent music there is no bass player because the 8 string guitar covers that range.
+sb792079 I believe its relative to the scale length. Bass maybe from 30"(piccolo) to 35"(extra long scale) up to 43.5 for a full sized double bass. But, technically one could also argue that an extended range instrument plays in the bass clef and treble clef. I mean where do you place a 12 stringed grand stick? Pretty sure most people would use bass and treble clef at that point much like playing a piano. Whatever, who cares anyway. We don't want people not to play these instruments right?
You Sir are an absolute master in the art of sweet sweet sounds... I wrestle with a 5 stringer... 8 is a monster of a bass. I wish you many more years of enjoyment for yourself and the rest of us who are in awe. Thank you Abe
Danny Butwell I would pay 500 Billion dollars to hire Sir Abraham Laboriel to play a 24-String Bass Guitar (I guess that's the maximum number of strings anyone has ever put on a Bass Guitar) on my parents' wedding anniversary. He is brilliant, although 8 ain't a monster of a Bass Guitar, but he did a wonderful job.
Tremendous player! Seen him play with the incredible Lee Ritenour. A night of amazing musicianship and made me want to throw my geetar out on arrival home!
Abe's fingers don't care whether it's a 5 stringer or 8 stringer. He just brings out the goodness of the instrument without thinking about the size of the fretboard. God bless you, Sir. May He keep you alive as long as He sees fit; meanwhile keep making the music. One of my greatest wishes would be to meet/see you in person, shake your hand and ask for a double portion of your spirit like - like Elisha.
You really should follow through with this wish. Not only is Abe the best bass player I've ever seen, he is also one of the sweetest, most genuine people I've ever met.
LoL ... Time lapse .. I'm guessing he jammed for quite a while there!! Beautiful work , one of my absolute favorite bassists of all time and a real Christian
You know that he's hearing everything he plays before he plays it. There is too much intention in each phrase for any of this to be rote, mechanistic. Abe don't fake the funk.
Ahh i took this man has as my role model back then from wen i was very much younger.. i watched his videos playing for some of the old Foreign Gospel legendary Artists Many years back... And his is still in the game....I ❤ this man.
Mr Abe just makes it look effortless, I hope to one day get even close to his skill. Continued blessings and success Mr Abe, totally enjoy you Sir & your music!
What an amazingly beautiful bass! I am struck by the beauty of the wood and how it is used. The fact it is being played better than my dreams can go don't hurt none neither!
EL MAESTRO DE MAESTROS ES DIOS DE LOS CIELOS Y UNA MELODIA DE DIOS SE LLAMA " ABRAHAM LABORIEL" MIS RESPETOS PARA USTED MUSICO EJEMPLAR ..FAMILIA DE MUSICOS EJEMPLARES GRACIAS POR SU MUSICA CELESTIAL.
Looks like he's jamming on power chords on the higher strings and playing little accents around them, so maybe this is a bass and guitar fused together in one instrument?
The slight fret buzz gives character to the sound and makes the bass 'alive'. In fact I have a problem with a perfectly clean sound without any character. The notes have life in them!
does anyone know the specific tuning? my searches only point to bass guitars with strings close together an octave apart. src: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-string_bass_guitar#8-string_bass_guitars .. many related, this just proves as an half ass search of google.
Well if this is an 8 string contrabass, tuning should be in fourths so: low B, E, A, D G (four strings of a "normal" four string bass) high C, high F, and high B. I COULD BE WRONG.
No it's not bad. A normal KORG chromatic tuner will keep ya in shape on this bass. If the tuners are good quality, they won't slip too much unless you slap and bend a lot and the strings are new. In which case just check the tuning between songs. The lighter strings move aroud a lot with temperature changes on and off stage
If you get a chance, check out Abe with Lee Ritenour in Montreal. It's from 91' and a great show all around. Abe gets to step out quite a bit, and he even plays a fretless on a few songs, too. He played a lot of great stuff with Ritenour in the 80's and 90's. There are a lot of live shows from that era on RUclips. The whole Montreal concert is there, and it's worth a look. It's available on DVD, but it isn't cheap....go figure. May all musicians aspire to be as good as this humble and incredibly gifted man!
The board on that is like a runway Lol. Outstanding playing!! Abe- with this outstanding instrument- IS a band! Add qualified drummer and you have an orchestra!
And where does one buy strings for this monster? This is getting ridiculous. What's next 172 key pianos or 4 bass drum kits? I think I've seen a 4 or5 neck guitar.
some people do actually have drum kits with 4 kicks, some of which with a double bass pedal for each drum ( which would be quite inefficient in the eyes of a fellow drummer)
I've had the ULTIMATE pleasure to see, hold, examine, and play one of Randy's basses at 2017 NAMM, the construction, the feel and sound, the absolute beauty of the wood combinations, IMO the best of the best. My other choice, and this would be EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, would be a LeFay D-Tuner Grant Stinnett edition.
Yes, he can. He can also play soul, and funk, and hard rock. You should see one of his shows, he as amazingly versatile. Hands down, best bass player I've ever seen.
I tried to get Randy to give me a "used bass discount' since Abraham played my 8 and now we have video proof. . . But it didn't work out. . GO ABRAHAM!!!
If I am understanding this correctly, this is the first time Abraham played this instrument-absolutely amazing!
Just. Plain. Sick. Abraham Laboriel has all those chops, yet still has the discipline and musicality to stay out of the way of even the most sappy of Pop songs. Simply amazing...
At what point i wonder does a bass guitar have so many strings in the higher register that it's should be called something else.
+sb792079 at the point when it stops having the bass range as well.
+KLeoN_11 Still has bass pickups which are different from guitar pickups, thicker strings, longer scale length, plucked instead of picked, usually no distortion, focuses on root harmony over chords and melody, etc.
+Zimy0 Plucked instead of picked is purely a stylistic taste. Don't forget that guitar does both, also.
When you begin adding range to any instrument you begin hybridizing it. But i would say yes, an 8 string guitar can be considered a bass. if you look at most djent music there is no bass player because the 8 string guitar covers that range.
+sb792079 I believe its relative to the scale length. Bass maybe from 30"(piccolo) to 35"(extra long scale) up to 43.5 for a full sized double bass. But, technically one could also argue that an extended range instrument plays in the bass clef and treble clef. I mean where do you place a 12 stringed grand stick? Pretty sure most people would use bass and treble clef at that point much like playing a piano. Whatever, who cares anyway. We don't want people not to play these instruments right?
I love when he starts feelin his own groove 0:40
Great bass player. Fun fact: his brother and nephew are both famous singers of rock & roll and pop (respectively) here in Mexico.
No one cares about Mexico.
+Anony Mouse only trolls like you maybe
+budaroddy hahahahaha
Anony Mouse I'll take blatant racism for 500
Isahid Rodriguez And his son drums for Paul McCartney.
You Sir are an absolute master in the art of sweet sweet sounds... I wrestle with a 5 stringer... 8 is a monster of a bass. I wish you many more years of enjoyment for yourself and the rest of us who are in awe. Thank you Abe
Danny Butwell I would pay 500 Billion dollars to hire Sir Abraham Laboriel to play a 24-String Bass Guitar (I guess that's the maximum number of strings anyone has ever put on a Bass Guitar) on my parents' wedding anniversary. He is brilliant, although 8 ain't a monster of a Bass Guitar, but he did a wonderful job.
I said 'wedding anniversary'. If you're trying to bully someone over the internet, consider getting your eyes checked first.
+MuscleDad420 You don't need to be married to have children...
Tremendous player! Seen him play with the incredible Lee Ritenour. A night of amazing musicianship and made me want to throw my geetar out on arrival home!
The best Abe!!!. You play the heavens music!
God's special gift to us.
Fabulous playing, of course, from Abe. Also, major kudos to the builder. It's a gorgeous instrument.
Abe's fingers don't care whether it's a 5 stringer or 8 stringer. He just brings out the goodness of the instrument without thinking about the size of the fretboard. God bless you, Sir. May He keep you alive as long as He sees fit; meanwhile keep making the music. One of my greatest wishes would be to meet/see you in person, shake your hand and ask for a double portion of your spirit like - like Elisha.
You really should follow through with this wish. Not only is Abe the best bass player I've ever seen, he is also one of the sweetest, most genuine people I've ever met.
@@TitoRigatoni Hey Tito, have you had the pleasure of meeting Abe?
How is this not a Baritone guitar? LOL
WE LOVE YOU ABRAHAM!
4 is enough for me.
Wyn bass and Abraham Laboriel... a match made in heaven!
LoL ... Time lapse .. I'm guessing he jammed for quite a while there!! Beautiful work , one of my absolute favorite bassists of all time and a real Christian
Who are the 98 idiots who disliked this video of this absolute Legend?
You know that he's hearing everything he plays before he plays it. There is too much intention in each phrase for any of this to be rote, mechanistic. Abe don't fake the funk.
WTHFX that's right!
no one claimed that it was improv
That Jeff Person i think he meant that it coming from the heart...
nah I see where you get that, but "abe don't fake the funk" sorta contradicts it
El Jefe He's probably improvising. The comment doesn't say he isn't m.
The bes base player of the World, a man of God. We love you Abraham.
A man of god lol
BobEsponja the worst speller in the world. We love you BobEsponja
Yeah, amen!
Impressive, but can he play Smoke On The Water?
Dude. That songs main riff is literally 4 notes.
That's the joke man.
+Zein Rahman you should've used something like through the fire and the flames on expert. Get on my troll level, bruh.
dick
+the mad ginger sighs...
I could watch this guy all day f*cking long
Ahh i took this man has as my role model back then from wen i was very much younger.. i watched his videos playing for some of the old Foreign Gospel legendary Artists Many years back... And his is still in the game....I ❤ this man.
cracks me up when some bassists think they're playing like Abe, but there's no music coming out. Abe is so musical
Mr Abe just makes it look effortless, I hope to one day get even close to his skill. Continued blessings and success Mr Abe, totally enjoy you Sir & your music!
What an amazingly beautiful bass! I am struck by the beauty of the wood and how it is used. The fact it is being played better than my dreams can go don't hurt none neither!
EL MAESTRO DE MAESTROS ES DIOS DE LOS CIELOS Y UNA MELODIA DE DIOS SE LLAMA " ABRAHAM LABORIEL" MIS RESPETOS PARA USTED MUSICO EJEMPLAR ..FAMILIA DE MUSICOS EJEMPLARES GRACIAS POR SU MUSICA CELESTIAL.
Randy Wyn Fullmer and Labroriel...so awesome to watch every time. And now only one or two more months until I get my very own Wyn masterpiece!
Grande el maestro Laboriel. Siempre con ese feeling y buenísima actitud. 👏👏👏
Looks like he's jamming on power chords on the higher strings and playing little accents around them, so maybe this is a bass and guitar fused together in one instrument?
+6672rock - Q: What's the difference between an 8-stringed bass, and an 8-stringed guitar?
A: A hedgehog.
+DoctorMaxMoebius I dont get it
He is my favourite bass guiterist
Who's your favorite english teacher though?
Haha... typographical error please guitarist and favour right?
U also got the favourite wrong from my english point of view i use british u used US
Sam Wright favourite is british which i used
Favorite is US not as widely used as favourite
Guiterst was due to typographical error
Lol,
Guitarist
bello banimoh way too much explaining, i was just talking about guitarist
Looks like Meshuggah found they're new bass guitar.
xD
*their. You're welcome.
Thurr* you is welcome.
Thor* I R wilkommen!
Now if we can get this guy to make a djent face while playing.
The slight fret buzz gives character to the sound and makes the bass 'alive'. In fact I have a problem with a perfectly clean sound without any character. The notes have life in them!
Well said Isaac!
So true. In fact, on some professional recordings I'veheard fret buzz on finished bass lines!!!
Isaac S especially on musicmans
so that thing is guitar and bass together
First heard Abe, in 1989. In David Benoit album "Urban Daydreams". Good bass sound. "When the winter is gone" is the best.
Um dos grandes do baixo Laboriel , com um baixo versátil, de 8 cordas. Se deliciando na sua qualidade musical.
Wonderful playing!
Sounds like shit ! Wash D C
does anyone know the specific tuning? my searches only point to bass guitars with strings close together an octave apart. src: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-string_bass_guitar#8-string_bass_guitars .. many related, this just proves as an half ass search of google.
Well if this is an 8 string contrabass, tuning should be in fourths so: low B, E, A, D G (four strings of a "normal" four string bass) high C, high F, and high B. I COULD BE WRONG.
cjjguitarbass117 I think its Bb the first string so everything in perfect 4th , B, E, A,D,G,C,F,Bb
Must be hard to keep in tune? Outstanding artiste!
No it's not bad. A normal KORG chromatic tuner will keep ya in shape on this bass. If the tuners are good quality, they won't slip too much unless you slap and bend a lot and the strings are new. In which case just check the tuning between songs. The lighter strings move aroud a lot with temperature changes on and off stage
Living art, much appreciation!
Wait so BEADGCfa#?
Julian Noah
No sorry for responding 11 months later buts it is BEADGCFB
If you get a chance, check out Abe with Lee Ritenour in Montreal. It's from 91' and a great show all around. Abe gets to step out quite a bit, and he even plays a fretless on a few songs, too. He played a lot of great stuff with Ritenour in the 80's and 90's. There are a lot of live shows from that era on RUclips. The whole Montreal concert is there, and it's worth a look. It's available on DVD, but it isn't cheap....go figure. May all musicians aspire to be as good as this humble and incredibly gifted man!
Maestro...
Wait, pal! You can't be both the lead guitarist AND the bass player AT THE SAME TIME! IT'S IMPOSSIBLE!
Laboriel: Hold my holy water!
simply the best bass and bassist Sir Abe Laboriel Sr.!!!! You rock!!!!
Those pickups are sick
Is my first time seeing a eight string bass..wow.😍
I'd live to see him play a 12 string bass or like those custom 24 string ones or something it'd be insane to see what he could do
I would hate to tune that.
+clint collins yeah buying strings for it must suck too
They costy
Cries in 12 string acoustic guitar
Poorly set up this bass, lot's of fret buzz, wimpy sound....I have no idea why Abe would even let them record him playing this....
Este si es un bajista no es uno de esos que al tocar un bajo de 7 u 8 cuerdas lo hacen sonar como una guitarra un genio abraham
this goes from foghorn frequency range to ukulele range
i see 😉 so now your incorporating a second octave to the standard 4-string bass 🎸 🥺 but doesn't that make your bass 🎸 a regular 🎸 sir 🤔😏🤭
Abe had “All of you” covered with 8 strings, simply amazing...some have left this video soaking with exhaustion
That thing must be so goddamn heavy
Yeah, but probably still lighter than the double neck Geddy used to play.
Right after the cut at 2:41 they should have added a caption "Next Morning" .
no wonder your 😏 alot when you're playing your so-called 8-string bass 🎸 😅😂🤣🙌👏🏻
Opis 0:26👀
What’s the tuning of the strings?
THE MASTER playing on a bass built by THE MASTER. Abe and Randy, a beautiful collaboration!!
Im unreasonably annoyed that his shirt pockets aren't buttoned.
Top!!!
I prefer the 2-string guitar --- and, of course, the 13 note piano.
The board on that is like a runway Lol. Outstanding playing!! Abe- with this outstanding instrument- IS a band! Add qualified drummer and you have an orchestra!
that gigantic tree trunk of an instrument would crush me under its own weight
you can just see all the effort hes putting into this and it sounds amazing
Of course great bass player but what a Boring song
Is Abraham Laboriel related to Jhonny Laboriel?
ANYONE KNOW WHAT SONG HE'S PLAYING???? PLEASE LET ME KNOW
Incredible, Mr Laboriel, really incredible!
I said it before and I’ll say it again...WOW!
That feels great!
Балалаешник протестировал. Лады строют. Беру. Заверните...
Sure, sure and why not a 10 and 12 string bass?
That's crazy how do you play the lower notes?
fenomeno o rei nunca pere sua majestade
Love that “piano sound”
B flat string for the 8th?
You never get old sir Abby. Still the best basist. Praise God! :)
*Now here's a maestro doing what he does best.*
Vai se ferrar, me sinto um bosta vendo o talento do cara.
Is this still bass
...and it just keeps getting better.
What’s the tuning of each string?
more like
8 string baritone guitar
What’s the tuning of this bass?
African Rythim
And where does one buy strings for this monster? This is getting ridiculous. What's next 172 key pianos or 4 bass drum kits? I think I've seen a 4 or5 neck guitar.
some people do actually have drum kits with 4 kicks, some of which with a double bass pedal for each drum ( which would be quite inefficient in the eyes of a fellow drummer)
+push on bruh all those instruments that you mentioned actually exists XDDDD
how is the tunning of 8 string ?
what the.....too much..bestest
How to lead guitar on bass
All you need is 4 strings.
Ok that's weird
I've had the ULTIMATE pleasure to see, hold, examine, and play one of Randy's basses at 2017 NAMM, the construction, the feel and sound, the absolute beauty of the wood combinations, IMO the best of the best. My other choice, and this would be EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, would be a LeFay D-Tuner Grant Stinnett edition.
Yeah, but can he play swing ? !! ..................just joshin'.....!
Yes, he can. He can also play soul, and funk, and hard rock. You should see one of his shows, he as amazingly versatile. Hands down, best bass player I've ever seen.
Jesus Christ this tone
BB King on bass ;)
But does he djent?
that's just a normal guitar + bass guitar hybrid. been there, done that.
kidding :D
very impressive.
How is this tuned?
What's the tuning?