How on earth do you open your ring finger without opening your pinky?
@paulfrederick89024 күн бұрын
I have 3, upgraded pickups on all. One with flats, one with rounds and one set up B, E, A, D. Nuff said
@DonDamian-mq6gx4 күн бұрын
no amp no charm no sex appeal... if your gay... it is fine... because MEN does not complain try again
@rogertinker18134 күн бұрын
I agree 100 percent, I have been playing a p bass since 1976, other basses as well but when it counts it's a p bass, thank you
@stelapaya7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the really helpful video. When I slap I get a clanging metal sound - I think as the string hits the fret. Is this normal or am I hitting the string too hard or at the wrong angle? Doesn't sound like the slap sound on any recordings! Can you help please - very frustrating/
@mortondavisproductions75788 күн бұрын
What bothers me is that the people who are teaching fretless bass playing on instruments that have the fret marks say that you should play right on the fret marks and that you should NOT play on the dots that appear in the middle of the bar. Number one: I play a fretless bass but there are NO fret marks, and I prefer this. I play on the dots, and it plays in perfect tune. I tune the instrument to a very fine tuner and NOT to a dot mark... so the dots on my instrument are exactly where get the exact note I want. So, my question is... why did some idiot place dots in the middle of the bar... why not remove those dots and place them on the side of the neck where they are visible while playing and place them exactly where the marked fret lines go... Am I missing something?
@nateonearth9 күн бұрын
No sound example(s). Inaccurate information. Your welcome.
@sqlb3rn13 күн бұрын
you have to bring guitar and bass amps where I play... the "PA" is usually two shitty Harbinger powered 12" speakers left/right for vocals only.
@mr.tuckers284813 күн бұрын
This is true. When I used to play video games as a kid I did it because it was fun and when I couldn’t defeat the boss, I would go back and try to do it over and over again. I did it because it was fun and challenging. I think this is why I have good hand and eye coordination. Now I’m translating this into learning more bass techniques such as slap and that’s how I ended up here and also having fun playing my bass by playing along with bass tabs to my favorite songs over and over.
@OnlineBassGuitar113 күн бұрын
100%. Having something that matters to you as a goal and something that engages you makes so much difference in how well you learn. Thanks for the comment!
@sherrjoshuarodrigo123314 күн бұрын
Thank you, 🤍 Started playing bass recently but it was very difficult the convince myself to keep practicing. Thank you for your tips i hope i get to apply it on myself 🤍
@OnlineBassGuitar113 күн бұрын
Keep going my friend! Hard work always pays off. Thanks for your comment and support!
@ivanrojasperu14 күн бұрын
Doesn’t mixing gauges mess with string tension? Like having soft E and A but hard D and G?
@senny440515 күн бұрын
For me, there is an aesthetic component to what we do as musicians. The sight of a bassist plugged into an vintage SVT, Acoustic 360 or Ampeg SVT while playing a quirky bass like a Gibson EB1 or an old P bass imparts a vibe that is necessary for the things I do. Nevertheless, tonight I’m playing and plugging into a direct box and using in ear monitoring. I don’t prefer it, but that’s what the people who are paying me want. This is a great video , and the lesson learned is that we must utilize the best of the new technology while incorporating the more modern ideas.
@OnlineBassGuitar115 күн бұрын
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@vi879916 күн бұрын
What strings height above the frets is required for slap? I often see videos where the strings are almost lying on the frets and a sound is produced from almost the simplest touch. At the same time, I need to pull the string quite hard to string hit the fret. If I try to lower the string much lower, I get an unpleasant buzz sound.
@OnlineBassGuitar116 күн бұрын
I always go low but not super low. If the string isn't close enough to the neck you won't get enough of a crack on the tone. But going too low means the strings can't vibrate freely and you get buzz. The best solution is to take your bass to a shop for a set up. Tell them how you want it to sound, feel and play and they should be able to make that happen for you.
@langlobster16 күн бұрын
The only reason why this video got less than 200 views is because YOU DONT HAVE A RICKENBACKER!🤣
@OnlineBassGuitar116 күн бұрын
That could well be true 😂
@glaycer569416 күн бұрын
I read music but 🤷🏽♀️ you lost me (I’ll be back).
@OnlineBassGuitar116 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! To help me make better content, what made you switch off? What was too confusing?
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@user-qh3xi8ds5n17 күн бұрын
Tysm for making this video, I really needed this 😊
@OnlineBassGuitar117 күн бұрын
You're so welcome! I'm really glad it helped you 🙌
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@WilDBeestMF18 күн бұрын
I found that the P-Bass was more forgiving on technique issues I had early on. I hated my Jazz at first, because it felt like the Jazz bass called them out. Well, it did. I learned to adapt to and love both for different things. People will insist that the two instruments are similar, but they both make me play very differently. A Stingray and a Rickenbacker and a Warwick will make me play differently again. The Precision makes you a more conscientious player imo.
@talldrummer118 күн бұрын
Nope. Especially if you're using an acoustic drummer. And, I need to hear me. Running a stage amp saves wear and tear on monitors. The list goes on.
@2000SkyView19 күн бұрын
nice looking bass - pickup cover definitely has to go - sounds great - P Bass Rules!
@CalvinMoore-sq9pn20 күн бұрын
This is me back again, and I just had that ah ha moment 😊. You are playing the notes in the G minor pentatonic scale, I was getting hung up on the root note. Noticed the pattern when you said up scale vs down scale. Good stuff. Thanks 😊
@CalvinMoore-sq9pn20 күн бұрын
I understand the shapes, but my question is how to determine what notes to play in those various shapes? The notes for minor pentatonic or major do not repeat. This is a hard concept to explain here.
@Escapetosea20 күн бұрын
Low testosterone generation.”amps are soo heavy “😪
@BrianSladek23 күн бұрын
Bass amps sound very lively and character full - DI cannot compete - in recording situations- but you need to mic properly often with 2 mics on an expensive cab. Otherwise you are right
@Fashinated23 күн бұрын
I like your other videos mate but I have to say I found this one a bit useless now that it's past the workshop date and if you're not interested in buying anything!
@OnlineBassGuitar123 күн бұрын
It's a fair comment for sure. Since I've put the workshop replay up as available to purchase I mostly just left this here so people know about it. But I take your point. Now that it's a replay and not a live workshop, it's a little misleading. Cheers for the feedback! It's always appreciated :)
@Fashinated23 күн бұрын
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 anytime! Also as a suggestion, I think you could put a briefer version of this, at the end of one of your other videos or better yet, a new one that’s related to slap bass techniques.
@OnlineBassGuitar122 күн бұрын
You read my mind! I'm actually in the process of making four videos at the moment which teach slap technique, how to practice it, how to use it on gigs and unpack some advice on the subject from famous players. They do promote the workshop & courses in part but they also have way more free info too so once they're up, I won't have to rely on this video. They'll be much more inline with your suggestion. Really appreciate the feedback. And thanks so much for supporting the channel!
@Fashinated22 күн бұрын
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 Sweet, can't wait! :)
@switchbladeporter25 күн бұрын
⚠️ warning ⚠️: DI infomercial incoming
@eckie467925 күн бұрын
Probably my favourite P-Bass is Jean-Jaques Burnell. Has it’s roots in Entwhistle’s awesome creation on the Who Live At Leeds 😎
@anthonylascano237826 күн бұрын
I wouldn't mind if I could hear you
@OnlineBassGuitar125 күн бұрын
Noted! Appreciate the feedback
@AllAboutBasses26 күн бұрын
Can't go wrong with a P bass!
@Buckleupbucko26 күн бұрын
I’ll just stay at lvl 3, that’s enough to get me hired.
@dgibson37dg27 күн бұрын
The Bass sounds Great and more solid!! It was Awesome!
@arcane-drifter27 күн бұрын
Ty for this, I've been trying out a pick lately and couldn't figure out how to use it without wrist pain. I was definitely holding it too tight 😅
@DelciH28 күн бұрын
Man, I'm not even a bassist or drummer, but I really enjoyed this video. Solid explanation of roles, opportunities to add, and opportunities to detract from the overall song, and also how each part weaves in and fits with the other elements of a band. So good! I sing, and play keys and guitar, but I'm really just starting to work with different bands that have some interchange of players from time to time. I think this is really gonna help me figure out why some players seem to make the songs come alive easily, and help explain some of the problems I hear from time-to-time. I'm definitely going to check out your other content. Instant fan!
@max-pax29 күн бұрын
Bass amp on a live gig, if I have PA support and monitoring, is only for looks.
@Kevin-mx1vi29 күн бұрын
All I can say is that the P-Bass is the one I reach for when I play for my own pleasure.
@rokonikolic9047Ай бұрын
Bands using ampless rigs sound inferior. Just the way it is. It's physics, not prefrence. So yeah, quality will prevail.
@2000SkyViewАй бұрын
You use those wire cutters funny; don't they work like scissors? It looked a little difficult cutting that G string, does the cutter work well cutting the E string?
@justinlefevre542Ай бұрын
My Barefaced cabs weigh maybe 25 pounds, Aggie Head maybe 4 pounds. It's really not that big of a deal. Bass amps will never die, nor decrease amongst bass players because most venues are not providing the capability (with exception of the higher end venues). If you are speaking on the level of a touring band, that's another story but for us mere mortals that own and set up our own sound system, the price of admission is not even close to being worth it. At least in my area (Pittsburgh) you can only play Hardrock, Crafthouse, Jergals...etc so many times. The rest of the shows is bringing your own PA and getting paid ok at best. We provide some great music at a great price point, when we have to start investing thousands into good IEMs and pro level PA with a sound guy we would basically price ourselves out of playing.
@VincentDonovan-qn5wiАй бұрын
Aspiring bass junkie with elementary music training... It almost looks like this is all I need
@spqr369Ай бұрын
Every local band I have seen has a bass amp on stage. Some of the bands even have more than 5 members with elaborate PA systems.