The TURD fret !!! Ha ha. Overseas your friendly bassist Brett here. Love Dan. Finally bought a genuine 1987 Steinberger XL2... Wish I could post a photo of it here! You're very good too. R We Ourselves?
@mindhead20058 сағат бұрын
Ah yes! What a tune!! Congrats on the XL2!!!
@magiczonch53469 сағат бұрын
Wonderfully done, thanks man!
@mindhead20058 сағат бұрын
Thank you
@maiamaya60832 күн бұрын
Fucking epic
@mindhead20052 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. Some bassline isn’t it?
@miner49er793 күн бұрын
Beautiful P bass
@mindhead20053 күн бұрын
Just a mex Great bass, gone now, sadly
@Toby_the_Glen4 күн бұрын
Love the video Mick, thank you. Far be it from me to criticise and I know you mentioned string action, but it sounded a bit 'fret buzzy' in various places. Might want a little setup?🤔 Love you man!😁
@mindhead20054 күн бұрын
The actions quite high on it, I’d say the strings are just goosed maybe! Plus my technique is absolute pants on this thing, which I’d wager is a good part of it too I’ll treat it to a set and a setup Thanks Toby, right back at ya
@stephenbanga32544 күн бұрын
Excellent lesson once again. How long does it actually take you to deconstruct these beautiful bass lines and motifs?
@mindhead20054 күн бұрын
It really depends. I like to try get it as right as possible, so some can take quite a while! Thanks for the encouragement
@xapojanx4 күн бұрын
13:08 Mark King style slap ❤
@DonaldMohrMusic5 күн бұрын
link to that please
@mindhead20055 күн бұрын
To what?
@rsaathoff6 күн бұрын
Do you need short scale strings?
@mindhead20056 күн бұрын
Yes
@danielmchugh16167 күн бұрын
Amazing vocal delivery
@mindhead20057 күн бұрын
Thank you so much
@vikaluksena12 күн бұрын
I've got the traveler guitar ultra light bass, its alright but i got it for about 400 aud so it was a steal, it sounds like an acoustic bass, its a bit neck heavy so you need to use a strap, i think i might replace the strings with flatwounds in the future to reduce the "clang"
@mindhead200512 күн бұрын
Not a bad shout, it might calm it down on the top end a bit
@1Samuel152414 күн бұрын
3:30 ish
@mindhead200514 күн бұрын
?
@1Samuel152414 күн бұрын
@@mindhead2005 3:30 is the time that showed the part I was looking for. 3:30-ish means not exact but around that time. Thank you for posting this.
@mindhead20059 күн бұрын
Don’t I show how to play it on the video?
@1Samuel15249 күн бұрын
@@mindhead2005, yes. Thank you. This time stamp is for me to find the place.
@richardrichard540920 күн бұрын
A barre chord fest for sure. 😎
@mindhead200520 күн бұрын
Yeah, you wouldn’t want to be doing it on anything with a poor setup! 😂
@seshimct22 күн бұрын
love the track and everuyone whos into it
@nieve77722 күн бұрын
Hi, your Mick Karn/Japan bass lessons have been SO helpful - thank you so much! Would you be able to make a video on David Sylvians "Red Guitar"?
@mindhead200522 күн бұрын
Hey thanks a mill. Do you mean the bass part
@nieve77722 күн бұрын
@@mindhead2005 Yeah! I absolutely love the bass part but I’m struggling trying to figure out how to play it especially the chorus 😁
@mindhead200522 күн бұрын
@@nieve777 it’s double bass I think
@mindhead200520 күн бұрын
I was mixing it up with something else I can do a lesson on Red guitar
@nieve77718 күн бұрын
@@mindhead2005That would be amazing thanks so much!!!!!!
@ramsay77724 күн бұрын
Love the vibes of these 80s headless basses, I always thought the Steinberger set-up was a narrower spacing which kinda put me off. Good to know they're 19mm though!
@mindhead200524 күн бұрын
Steinbergers are 16.5 mm spacing. Steinberger licenced things like this are wider. 19mm I think
@mrincodi25 күн бұрын
Man, this was excellent! Well done!
@mindhead200525 күн бұрын
Thanks Mario
@Shred_The_Weapon28 күн бұрын
I am ignorant enough to think that The Fixx didn’t include a bass player. On the other hand, that’s because their producer, Rupert Hine, laid down the base lines on a synthesizer for the songs he produced for Tina Turner in 1984.
@mindhead200528 күн бұрын
Dan K is a joy Listen to any of the Calm Animals album He’s playing a five string fretless and is all over the map
@Shred_The_Weapon28 күн бұрын
Thank you, MH.
@springy-2112Ай бұрын
Scares the heck out of me! I can't figure the high c string. Of course I've never tried 5 or 6 string. My brain says the highest string would be a B. Because I also play quitar( badly) . Anyhow I still would love to get one and tune it e to e like the bass six but actually d to d as I drop a whole tone on my basses. I like the idea of the fender bass vi but need to investigate more. Very interesting video Mick , I'm really grateful for all your sharing of tips and knowledge. Peace and love brother as always ✌️ ❤️
@mindhead200529 күн бұрын
It’s a head wreck at first, mate Funny enough your brain doesn’t. go to B because you’ll still be thinking in octave shapes But when im playing, I don’t know what the notes are on the C string straight away. I have to think about it and by then it’s too late! 😂😂 Thanks as always for the kind words and support, my friend.
@PlaygroundMartyrАй бұрын
Wow, didn't realise there was so much going on until you see it played, well done Mick, if there's ever a reformation (I know impossible), you'd have the Mick K bits covered!
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
Haha! Thank you! I’d die trying. He was incredible. Yeah it’s really complex when you break it down, and all of it so OUT THERE, if you follow?
@quantumeseboyАй бұрын
I personally prefer 4 string and funnily enough, also for accessibility, only I very often find extra low string in my way because of how I play. I find it useful sometimes, but more often it's in my way of playing low E string the way I like. Also, I kind of feel opposite about string spacing. This Ibanez looks pretty cool. I have SRF705 fretless, I wish it looked this cool.
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
That’s the f hole one? I think that’s kind of cool in its own way! The SR370F would be a good compromise?
@quantumeseboyАй бұрын
@@mindhead2005 No, that's not the one, the one with a f hole is piezo only I think, mine is solid body with two Bartolinis plus piezo.
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
I see it online there, yes. Looks lovely but the sunburst is very conservative maybe? I like the neck through look on that from the back
@quantumeseboyАй бұрын
@@mindhead2005 Yeah, I'm not a fan of sunburst finishes, otherwise I love it.
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
Paint it! Get someone to donor for you Be worth it to have a one-off
@les7118Ай бұрын
May you make tutorial or explain how to setup Karn's style sound with vst or hardware for fretless bass? Comp, octavers, choruses amp setup , cabs etc. Thank you
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
I’m not sure I know any of that stuff. I just use a touch of compression and chorus when he uses it. I suppose the key would be less is more, until more is needed! :)7
@horrorshowbassАй бұрын
Gotta love a 6, if only to scare the guitarist
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
lol
@gilliebrandАй бұрын
You're gonna need more fingers. 😁
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
BIGGER fingers!! I feel like a chld playing a double bass! lol!
@gilliebrandАй бұрын
@@mindhead2005 it has a great sound...especially for slap. A fantastic purchase...enjoy!
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
@@gilliebrand thanks so much! I’ll admit I’m struggling a bit - it’s a learning curve !
@Shred_The_WeaponАй бұрын
I must admit to something of which I’m slightly embarrassed as I comment. I began playing music in 1994, and I have spent the breadth of that time resisting purchasing Ibanez equipment. I have owned a few of their effects generators and enjoyed plugging into them. However, I found myself resisting getting their guitars and basses. Why? Not for a good reason: they seemed to be overly favored by people in my age group and slightly older as a brand focused on quantity of its products over quality. I kind of came to think the same of other makers like PRS, Schechter, Jackson and even Ernie Ball. Watching a demo like this, I started to realize that kind of discrimination is out of line. Does it mean I’ll end up purchasing a guitar or bass built by Ibanez in the foreseeable future? Not necessarily, but I’m no longer foursquare against it.
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
They are a victim of their own success in many ways. They appealed to a certain demographic maybe, but the consistency and quality of their product has continued to improve. They’re original designs, too, and credit where it’s due there. How many brands are just doing their own take on Fender designs? These are cheaper than the old Japanese models but better in my opinion. Some players think they won’t be taken seriously showing up with an Ibanez bass. Theres a lot of brand snobbery in this business
@Shred_The_WeaponАй бұрын
That is sadly true,@@mindhead2005, and I must sadly admit to having let that snobbery conquer me. It definitely counts for something to know that grandscale professionals have not only played Ibanez instruments (including Mel Schacher of Grand Funk Railroad and Sting) but also (in the cases of Steve Vai and Joe Satriani) had signature-edition models designed for them. I must admit I was tempted by a 5-string bass model with active electronics being marketed by my old retailer back in 2000 (when I got a Deluxe Active Jazz bass instead). If I’d gone with it, that would’ve been a killer model for me that I would still be playing to this date. I let that brand snobbery (and the iconography of Fender) influence my choice.
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
Never too late! These things are SO inexpensive for what you get The SR300E is the 4 string version and is such good value €350 here!! I’ve been guilty of the same mindset
@Shred_The_WeaponАй бұрын
It is wash to relish empathy and encouragement,@@mindhead2005.
@ericvassy2849Ай бұрын
What is the strap button configuration for the Hohner B2A?
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
Stock? Two on the bottom for balance One at the heel
@ericvassy2849Ай бұрын
@@mindhead2005 would it be best to get the aftermarket part that you showed using with the Spirit bases?
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
@@ericvassy2849 yes I think so Email the guy I got it from [email protected]
@ericvassy2849Ай бұрын
@@mindhead2005thanks!!
@mikebuick2332Ай бұрын
I had one of the original Hohner ‘The Jack’ basses back in the 80s and I’ve always regretted selling it. It was the closest thing I to a Status that I could afford! Nice to see one of the later versions 👍
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
They come up sometimes Keep an eye out!!
@mikebuick2332Ай бұрын
@@mindhead2005 I’ll got one eventually for posterity. Luckily, I did manage to acquire a Status King Bass Artist, and like you, I’m a bit tidier with the narrower string spacing. Anything bigger than a Jazz bass neck with standard spacing and 34 scale is awkward for me 😂
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
@@mikebuick2332 gorgeous gorgeous bass!!
@mixc8Ай бұрын
@mindhead This video just helped me change my strings but If I am correct you stated you just 2 of the clamps. I would like to do the same can you please tell the you got yours from? Also how did to intonate your bass. Thanks brother
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
The intonation you can do by shifting the saddle as required Let off the screw at the side of the bridge and push the saddle in the direction required It will also move in place in a sort of bow shape to fine tune
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
If you’re asking me where I got the clamps, [email protected] made them for me
@mixc8Ай бұрын
Hi Mind where I am a little confused at is that on the Synapse bass I done see I the saddles since the Pizio bridge is there. When I google the subject most folks say there's not I direct way to do this on the Synapse . But I did find this 1.Loosen the set screw (turn counter-clockwise) on side of bridge. 2. Set the intonation of the two center strings first. ... 3. The piezo saddle is mounted in a slot that is shaped like a bow-tie. ... 4.Re-tune and check intonation.
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
@@mixc8 the piezo is underneath You can intimate no problem
@mixc8Ай бұрын
@@mindhead2005 Ahhhhh thanks bother.
@mixc8Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video comes right on time
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
Great! Thank you
@GedHamblyАй бұрын
Born again bass player at 59. Never thought I’d get anywhere near these Mick Karen basslines … but your tutorials proved me wrong. Tutorial for this tune? I second that emotion ….!🤣
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
Hi Ged Thanks a mill. I am so glad you’re getting something from them, it makes it worthwhile. I should’ve done a tutorial at the time, I must’ve been stuck for time or something. I’ll have to relearn it now and do a vid! 😀
@hannibal884Ай бұрын
weighs a ton!
@jamesreynolds4487Ай бұрын
Those are actually really common basses. The only problem with Harley Benton is they break down over a short period of time. Laurel fingerboards are not designed to withstand the laws and tests of time. They are really cool instruments though
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting, James. They’re back in stock now with a pickup selector, which was my biggest bugbear Manufacturers have been using laurel for decades, and it’s got very similar physical properties to rosewood. I’m not so sure it won’t stand the test of time, myself, but time will tell. 🤷♂️ My Steinbergers and a couple of my Ibanez basses have phenolic boards, which is sheets of cloth impregnated with resin. That’s similar to Micarta, which is on my Sigma 12 string. Musicman and Ric have been using pao ferro for a LONG time With the way wood species are endangered we are going to see less rosewood and ebony and more alternatives I’ve had some of my Harley Bentons for many years and my brother’s HB tele I bought for him in 2003, I think. No issues so far but I know the climate in some peoples regions can be unkind to guitars generally, They ARE cheap instruments and heavy use could well take its toll on any budget guitar. HB ARE great for trying a style of bass that you might not get to if it was dearer. For example I got the 50s P style bass and quickly figured it wasn’t for me without dropping €400 on a Squier or €800 on a used Japanese Fender. :)
@jamesreynolds4487Ай бұрын
@@mindhead2005 HB are great basses they are manufactured in China and Indonesia hence why the price point is so low.however in highly produced basses your gonna deal with the long standing tenets of “hit or miss” you may have a mass production bass that is great. Others not so much. However, there is no shortage in Ebony or Rosewood. This was manufacturers way of cutting cost and being able to charge similar prices for cheaper instruments. Example back in the day. They used to put Rosewood on Mexican, Fenders basses and Squires. For marketing purposes they have demurred. Eventually the consumers would begin to wonder “why”. So fender and other brands used “sophistry” to feign as if there were shortages to brand their cheaper lines at a certain price point while having an excuse to justify the cost of let’s say an American vintage ii or American professional that uses “rosewood” {emphasis added}. oooohhhh higher quality so pay more right?!!! Totally B.S. They’ve been whipping out a crap ton of American vintage ii jazz and precisions with no complaints on shortages of rosewood. Furthermore, companies like Warmouth and Musikcraft never complain on getting supplies of rosewood. Fender is a trip. Simultaneously Harley Benton wouldn’t use rosewood at the price point that they sale their guitars. So they use “scrap” wood that cost nothing for bundles and sell it. It still sounds good though so hey. You can put instruments in musician pants without breaking the bank. Like back in the day when a PRS cost $25,000 for “Brazilian rosewood” oooohhhh. 😂😂
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
Brazilian! It’s so much better, right? Lol! The main reason in Europe is the CITES restrictions. It’s a pain in the arse for even the likes of me to ship rosewood and ebony to certain parts of the world. Ebony IS endangered because only one in ten trees is actually consistently black inside. The rest have streaks of lighter coloured wood So they cut down nine wastefully. Taylor have started letting consumers know that “ebony” will mean a non uniform appearance from here on in. With companies making a profit, money is going to be the driver behind everything ultimately, of course b Add to that, as you point out, tiered marketing. Make the ordinary appear extraordinary and you can charge more. Look at how previously affordable Mexican basses fall prices wise now! Crazy. Sterling by Musicman used to be inexpensive but look at what the Ray 34 costs now Manufacturers seem to be shoehorning more models in at the lower end to push the previously low and mid models up price wise.
@jamesreynolds4487Ай бұрын
@@mindhead2005 you’re exactly right. It’s a marketing gimmick. Fender just shipped out thousands of American vintage ii to many retailers all “rosewood” {emphasis added}. They sold a lot price point is about $2200. They are so full of it man. I agree with you on ebony. That may be legitimately short in supply. “Rosewood” is not.
@jonnyboy5000Ай бұрын
Great version of such a creative bassline 😊
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
He was unreal! So unique
@chickenlittle2364Ай бұрын
Awesome
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
The Flow is coming soon!
@Kay100JayАй бұрын
Any views on Derek Forbes? New Gold Dream, Sons and Fascination have some great bass lines.
@mindhead2005Ай бұрын
Love him! Love Song is my favourite. I’ve done it here, I think.
@IronBhoy2 ай бұрын
The Fixx were so underrated in the 80s. Red Skies, Stand or Fall and One Thing Leads to Another were classics.👍
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
Can’t Finish! Check that bassline out! A real wow moment
@BarbaraNordby-dp2ub2 ай бұрын
You know it was stolen from me from milelacs pawn shop.thats why it was painted black to hide it.
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
What’s this now, Barbara?
@NVaughan812 ай бұрын
This is a great video, good evaluation and demonstration. I'm definitely getting one of these. EDIT: found one online and placed the order.
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
They’re a super little bass. Wishing you health to play it
@radiozelaza2 ай бұрын
I love my EDA 905, but the studio engineer I worked with hated it and said I should get a Fender P xD
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
Don’t they always? Laziness I think to a certain degree. Why do we all have to record with and use the same bass? If it’s someone else’s session, use what they tell you. If it’s your band, tell him to live with it.
@radiozelaza2 ай бұрын
@@mindhead2005 the funny thing is that the guy actually cranked the best tone I've heard from that bass in the final mix - 2011 album by Evangelist "In Partibus Infidelium", and we specifically wanted the bass to be very audible. I don't think a Fender P would sound that unique...
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
Well probably not!!
@jasonrushton59912 ай бұрын
Well done Bruv, shared it on one my Japan post's. ;-) SUPA STAR!!
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
Thanks J ❤️
@Shred_The_Weapon2 ай бұрын
What make of bass is that, Mick?
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
2012 Ibanez SR300. Dan K would’ve played it on an L2, but I was too lazy to dig mine out! 😀
@Shred_The_Weapon2 ай бұрын
Dig, Mr. McDonnell. All through the time that I’ve been a musician, Ibanez is a brand that I have resisted owning instruments by, partly as a backlash to many of the musicians I have known who played them. Strangely enough, that’s not to do with the instruments and how I associate them with people treating me unkindly all these years.
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
They’re so consistently good, the newer stuff even moreso. The spec of these basses for the price is crazy. I now have two five strings as well!
@Toby_the_Glen2 ай бұрын
Hey Mick, great playing as usual. Love that colour. Although it Looks more burnt orange than brown?😁
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
Thanks Toby. Mick K Orange 😀
@nickpacey2 ай бұрын
Where you you purchase this from please? Can't find makers details on your video or description. Thank, Nick Pacey
@mindhead2005 thanks for tge info. How much did he charge for this?
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
@nickpacey I honestly can’t remember. I got a whole load of different things made at the same time. I’d say you wouldn’t be long recouping it with the price and availability of double ball strings though
@bustanorms20282 ай бұрын
nice sounding bass,this the one US made steinberger right
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
This is a US Steinberger yes
@buba512 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
No worries!
@buba512 ай бұрын
Hi! Thanks for your video. Quick question : is it difficult to tune it? Thank you again
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
Not at all. In fact it’s easier to tune than traditional basses You can also keep the note you played going on your left hand as you tune with your right
@jasonrushton59912 ай бұрын
Supa Stuff Bruv!!!
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
Thanks J ❤️
@vinnyfanneran31162 ай бұрын
Great playing, seriously great bassline by Mick Karn
@mindhead20052 ай бұрын
Thanks Vinny
@vinnyfanneran31162 ай бұрын
Welcome to Mindhead... Welcome to Mindhead... Nice reference 😂