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@cameronlesley2428 46 минут бұрын
Bridges are probably the best cheapest biggest impact mod to make on a bass. I recently upgraded a pbass with a hi mass badass bridge. Soooo goood sounds massive
@MrKane-qw1ss 10 сағат бұрын
Could it be optional string through body bridge? 3 holes for mounting, 4 holes for string through body?
@grant_r_d 6 сағат бұрын
Yeah :) Maybe :)
@rdormer 2 күн бұрын
Newer player here. I've got a TRBX174, and I haven't had a single second of buyer's remorse. I'll probably get another bass someday just to compare and experience something different, but it will be in addition to my Yamaha, which isn't going anywhere. They're a modest sum of money very well spent!
@philgraves4998 3 күн бұрын
Great video and so true. Absolutely love Yamaha stuff. I'm a guitar player mainly but have a mo8 keyboard, Yamaha cs key and my fav amps of all time is my Thr10 and 10x amps I run in stereo. Now I'm ready for my first bass and it's definitely going to be a Trbx174.
@kylebrainpresents 4 күн бұрын
Just picked this one up! Love the tone you get out of your bass!
@grant_r_d 4 күн бұрын
thank you
@keithbolger5152 4 күн бұрын
Yep i use a Senhouser Core and it has helped me with my timing. Definitely use a click track or metronome. Really helps.
@geburu 5 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed this lesson Grant! At 43 (not that I old I guess?), I didn't want to rely on shapes and tabs more than I needed to and knew that fretboard knowledge could be the difference between an average bassist and a great one. Will give your advice and approach a try for sure!
@grant_r_d 4 күн бұрын
thank you
@JohnSkyWee 8 күн бұрын
Bro 800+ for C5 that's crazy. In india it's only like 300dollar
@grant_r_d 8 күн бұрын
ok
@ericmiller5384 8 күн бұрын
Slap bass is a technique like any technique played on the instrument. To perform it you need to practice it. No doubt it can be beneficial in some musical arrangements. However the bassist always need to keep in mind that your role is to support the music you're playing. You may get your chance to flash a little, but your job is to simply play bass, playing in time in the right key. You can learn these techniques, however you won't be expected to do so unless it enhances the music. I don't know how many may be hired for this skill, but I imagine there's several. Nevertheless, if you're in a band, the type of music would reflect your style of play. As a studio bassist it varies. Again, your technique has to complement the music, otherwise keep the basslines simple. You can later try and see if it fits. Remember your role. You're part of the supporting cast.
@geburu 8 күн бұрын
Which DR strings would you pair with a P Bass that aren’t flats? I recently got the Player II P and It’s gorgeous! Cheers from Vancouver 🙌🏼
@grant_r_d 8 күн бұрын
I like DR sunbeams:)
@geburu 8 күн бұрын
@@grant_r_d Thanks for the reply! Any reason for this choice? I noticed Sunbeams are nickel plated whereas the other choices are mainly stainless steel.
@mattlittlej 9 күн бұрын
I've gone through Warwick, Fender, Schecter, Ibanez, and Spector, but keep going back to Yamaha. They punch well, well above their weight, sound fantastic, and are a dream to play. I'd argue they aren't as well received because of marketing and AR.
@TarasPuzyr 9 күн бұрын
Billy Sheenan
@shabbytone 10 күн бұрын
I don't know why. I own several Yamaha's and they are great and reliable. I've got a BB1100s that is 30 years old and is still going strong. But also my newer BB734a is a monster. In the early years I used BB-N4 and 5, a BB414 and a RBX6JM. All great workhorses.
@V.is.for.Vae.Victus 10 күн бұрын
Why do I not play Yamaha? Honestly, Ibanez. Nothing specifically against Yamaha though.
@grant_r_d 10 күн бұрын
ok
@BennettChazen 10 күн бұрын
I would say that the most versatile would be having one humbucker and one single coil or spit coil pick-up. You could still get punchy sounds for rock or smooth sounds jazz.
@errolcampbell304 11 күн бұрын
The only two basses anybody needs👍🏿
@johnniecameron8829 12 күн бұрын
Less is never more,,,,,,it's less.
@grant_r_d 12 күн бұрын
ok
@TheMemo659 2 сағат бұрын
When I was in my early 20s a crusty old rocker approached me after a show my band had just played. Conversation went something like: Crusty "You're a pretty good bass player." Me "Thanks!" Crusty "But ye know... it's not how good you play, it's how good what you play is." Took me a good 20 years to grasp how hard he had roasted me. Less = more will catch up with YOU eventually too. Don't get me wrong, I still over play the shit out of my bass. But knowing when fewer notes / simpler bass lines will be vastly more powerful within a song context is priceless.
@evertthebassist 13 күн бұрын
It's fun though. I only mastered it because it's fun to do. Although, I then discovered the plectrum and playing funk with a pick is honestly much more fun to do then slap bass... so I guess it is sorta redundant for me now.
@devonoved7 14 күн бұрын
Apparently, Mohini keeps a bass beside her bed.
@davewattimena3491 16 күн бұрын
Can't agree more with you
@cletomartinez895 16 күн бұрын
Thank you for the lesson.
@Bertone 17 күн бұрын
Thanks! Very useful
@9691dapper 17 күн бұрын
Definitely 24 frets not 22 on the Space 5 headless. They have it wrong on their website.
@shawnhuff3920 18 күн бұрын
I have a Yamaha trbx 174ew with quarter pounders pickups and a K.S.M music bridge from K.S.M music in Logan Utah put amber speed knobs on and I love it playing like it came from my dream 😅
@WolfAbarth 19 күн бұрын
Or get some of Sim's quad pickups and have both, and a Musicman too.
@WolfAbarth 19 күн бұрын
If you want 'growl' then buy the B5 Element. It's the closest thing I have found to a Warwick for less that £1000. I own one.... They're very good. The Elrick is like a jazz bass on steroids.
@WolfAbarth 19 күн бұрын
I've played Cort pretty much exclusively for the past 5 years. I currently play the Space 5 basses, I've also owned a number of A5 and B5 models and I also own a couple of GB models for more traditional gigs. Previously I had played Tobias and Warwick, and with a few tweaks the Cort can compete with the more 'boutique' basses. Don't dismiss the headless bass, they are amazing both is sound and feel. I also wish they still made a 5 string fretless. I'm currently trying to get my rep to get the factory to make me a fretless Space.
@driverbass1554 19 күн бұрын
I'm right there with you on just about everything you said in this vid! I have been very interested in the B and Deluxe C. It has been a few years since I've been to the local "mom and pop" shop downtown, but they are an actual Cort dealer, which is nice. A few years ago they had a standard jazz type offering that had a humbucker at the bridge that was a combo of an 8 pole jazz and half a Music Man. I tried that out and was interesting, and I believe they had a C there, I can't recall. I really wanted to check out the B, which they were currently out of stock. So I exercised restraint and really pushed my attention to helping my son figure out a guitar combo amp. 😆 He ended up with an Orange and that has me wanting to try out some Orange stuff as well. Currently not in the market for any of these things financially tho. Good to build the dream and be ready once I am able.
@conorkeane4665 19 күн бұрын
I hot a question. My no.1 bass is my p bass and I love it. Ive owned it for over 3 years but only ever used roundwounds and although I love the sound, i watched alot of videos of p bass with flatwound strings and want to switch and give it a go. I know it makes the p bass sound more definitive but less versatile. If its my main bass should I make the switchover? Im also playing in a band were the guitarists are using alot of fx and not sure how flats work with certain fx like fuzz or overdrive. One of the main things holding me back.
@grant_r_d 19 күн бұрын
good question… Worth a try for sure! but yes, if it’s your only p-bass, it’s then labeled to that “flat wound sound” Effects actually work well with flats… But yeah, bit of a gamble :)
@conorkeane4665 19 күн бұрын
Hmmm... my mind is telling me to go for it. Sure if its not for me I can always go back to roundwounds and atleast I know. Thank you for taking the time and responding to my mesage. Peace!!!
@souldreamer9056 20 күн бұрын
My brain says P-Bass. It’s the more sensible option. My heart says J-Bass. It’s the more fun option.
@keithsnowdon8672 20 күн бұрын
I was going to check out a Cort bass. Then was told it was Chinese so changed my mind
@grant_r_d 20 күн бұрын
ok
@unclemick-synths 20 күн бұрын
Mine are always out. It helps that recent changes to my J-bass mean that I really get off on the tone. The only problem is I start playing instead of practicing!
@MoodSwingerz 20 күн бұрын
I know that you said that the look of the GB Modern isn’t really you but it needs to be considered on your list. It’s an impressive instrument and most definitely meets your weight requirements.
@unclemick-synths 20 күн бұрын
My Kimbara Jazz copy is sooo heavy but sooo comfortable. Sustains forever!
@totalcommit7412 20 күн бұрын
P Bass ❤
@christosfragias592 20 күн бұрын
Flatwounds on a Precision bass. Works for Steve Harris.
@Tsudkyk 20 күн бұрын
Any bass player recording music “should” have both. P bass for more energetic parts of songs, and jazz for more somber/ or if you want a groove that sits on the lower mids.
@souldreamer9056 20 күн бұрын
For me, it has nothing to do with “energetic parts”. It’s to do with instrumentation. In a larger band, a P-Bass doesn’t interfere with frequencies of other instruments, but stays at the bottom and sounds good in the mix. In a power trio, however, the higher frequencies of the J-Bass fill out the room and sound better.
@errolcampbell304 20 күн бұрын
Yeah,like it
@unclemick-synths 20 күн бұрын
My Jazz is a Japanese-made Kimbara that I bought in 1979. A few years ago I fitted Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounds which were darker than I anticipated so for a laugh I fitted a set of D'Addario Pro Steels I had lying around and now I have the "piano" tone I always wanted! For my P-type I've an Aria PJ. I recently fitted nylon flatwounds that bring it closer but still doesn't quite have that Precision tone. Unfortunately I don't have the budget for a Fender.
@Arrozconleche573 20 күн бұрын
I want to get the b5 element too! I hope you buy it, it is a no-brainer
@grant_r_d 20 күн бұрын
Yes :) Maybe Early 2025 :)
@neil___lien 11 күн бұрын
I own the B5 Element in Burgundy and it's the one bass i am keeping (been buying and selling off everything else..). I am on the market for a B4 Element FL tp have a fretless also.. highly recommend it
@fnargler 20 күн бұрын
If you're going for a super light weight 5 string, the GB Modern 5 is nuts. Excellent weight, excellent feel, excellent tone.
@grant_r_d 20 күн бұрын
Yeah maybe I Should Check On Of Them Out :)
@fnargler 20 күн бұрын
@@grant_r_d also I know you said you're not a fan of the wood grain look but in person it looks insane. I didn't care for it much at a glance but in person there's a shine to it that doesn't come through in photography. Also the ones I've seen in person were less burled than the preview pics but not in a bad way. To make the weight really nice but maintain tone, they have a maple tone block with paulownia wings, white ash back and walnut layer and poplar burl top. The fit and finish also reminds me of much pricier boutique basses. Also if you're a J bass guy it has that familiar feel to it. Just all around rad. Also i have a Space 5 and it's nuts. The neck alone is a masterpiece and there's a lot of consideration put into the design. There's no headstock but there's a neck heel so it feels more natural and can hang on a rack. The neck is 7 piece and rock solid. The tuners are super tight in a nice way and it holds tune ridiculously well. It also comes in under 7 pounds. I've been impressed with Cort ever since I got my first Action 4 PJ 20 years ago and they haven't let me down. I play plenty of other basses but they're always my first recommendation.
@grant_r_d 20 күн бұрын
@@fnargler Thanks again :) That's Great Feedback :)
@MoodSwingerz 20 күн бұрын
@@fnargler, I’m a recent Cort convert. I purchased a Cort Elrick NJS 4 less than a year ago and was so pleased by it that I immediately began looking at their other options. I now have four Cort basses and I’m considering adding one of the basses they have with soap bar pickups…
@fnargler 11 күн бұрын
@@MoodSwingerz the Bartolini MK1 pickups aren't for everyone, but I'm a fan. I honestly think the criticism is less about their actual quality and more about their prevalence across the Cort/Ibanez lineup. They don't have a tone of bite when the EQ is flat, but they have a pretty strong mid presence so they have a barky, almost P bass sound and can be set up to be well suited for quite a few sounds.
@eddybassman99 20 күн бұрын
Ihave the b5 and it is amazing man, the only problem i found on mine its the truss rod i dont like that its a little bit to heavy for me. And I have the a6 its my absolutly favorite bass for the moment.
@grant_r_d 20 күн бұрын
Nice - Great Feedback :)
@brianbontrager7618 20 күн бұрын
The MK1pickups are made by Cort with some kind of license agreement to use the Bartolini name. Some people like them, and some don't. My local store here in the states had a B4 Element on the wall so i tried it out and it was very nice, but they also had the A4 Ultra Ash. It has the Fishman Fluence system which i liked better so i bought that one. Its quite a bit more expensive though, but the build quality is outstanding and it has an asymmetrical neck (thicker on the low side) which makes the feel of it like no other bass i've played. Because of that i felt it was worth spending more. Oh and plus, you get a really nice heavy duty case with the Ultra Ash basses.
@grant_r_d 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! That's awesome that you tried out both and went with the one you felt was best for you.
@MoodSwingerz 10 күн бұрын
@@brianbontrager7618 does that Fishman preamp have active/passive functionality with passive tone control?
@brianbontrager7618 10 күн бұрын
@@MoodSwingerz No, its active all the time.
@MoodSwingerz 10 күн бұрын
@@brianbontrager7618 thanks for the clarification……
@brianbontrager7618 10 күн бұрын
@@MoodSwingerz I think Fishman's marketing is misleading for the bass Fluence system. One of their "voicings" is called passive, but there's nothing passive about it. Its just an EQ midrange boost to try and sound more like a P-bass tone probably. The other voicings are just flat and a midrange cut. Then you also have bass and treble controls.
@tracycarver4139 20 күн бұрын
Love my Element 4..Just got the GB Fusion 5 and cant put it down.
@grant_r_d 20 күн бұрын
Yeah - I gotta try the GB5 :)
@athmaid 21 күн бұрын
When I was looking for a bass a few years ago, Cort was basically the only company that offered the features I wanted at a low enough price point (35" scale 5 string, 19mm spacing, Music Man style humbucker). Still happy with my GB75-JH
@grant_r_d 21 күн бұрын
That's Great :)
@WolfAbarth 19 күн бұрын
I used to own a GB-95..... an amazing Jazz style bass.
@rbinati 21 күн бұрын
I've been playing a Cort Element B4 for about 2 years now, the neck feels amazing, the pickups do their jobs, the tuners hold the tunning and it is really versatile. On my set of basses I use a Sterling Stingray 34 for more funky, groovy styles and the Cort for rock and heavier stuff, it works really well. I also worked with it on a few recording sessions. Higly recommend it!
@grant_r_d 21 күн бұрын
great feedback :)
@AllAboutBasses 21 күн бұрын
I'm very impressed with Cort. I love how they have partnered with master builders & innovators like Greg Curbow and Rob Elrick.
@grant_r_d 21 күн бұрын
Totally :)
@irajamestech 21 күн бұрын
I've been a fan of Cort basses recently. It started with the Cort GB74-JJ that I tried in a store. They let me try it out and I immediately fell in love. I bought that, and shortly after I got the Cort Artisan Space 5. I might get another Cort bass, probably the Modern GB or the NJS 5 string.
@grant_r_d 21 күн бұрын
Cort is making some really awesome basses these days!!!
@chrisbrenner4598 21 күн бұрын
Problem with Cort is it is hard to find places to try them out
@MoodSwingerz 20 күн бұрын
That’s a problem with most gear options that I’m interested in. What I have to do is perform research, solicit opinions from individuals whose insight I value and find a dealer that has a reasonable return policy. I now own a total of four Cort basses (Cort Elrick NJS 4, GB Modern 4 & 5, GB Fusion 5). Each of them was purchased without trying and I’m thoroughly impressed with ALL of them. One more thing. I always attempt to get the best deal that I possibly can and I was able to get my basses new for prices that were very near what some are asking for them used.
@rolandwheeler4842 21 күн бұрын
I'm surprised they don't put the weight under the specs. I like the Fusion 5 in red.