11 DEFINING Pop Punk Bass Lines

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[@Regularguy924]

Carousel was the song that made me pick up bass

[@maximefrancais9905]

Regularguy i agree, same for me !!!

[@ori0n_ssb]

It's also probably the second reason I'm switching from guitar to bass, the first being my hands a too big for most guitars, lol

[@llLeOnNiiDasSll]

Same bro. A lot of feelings

[@taylortrevor909]

@dread true I would hardly consider the Clash to be pop punk. Downvote.

[@n1knowsderik498]

this is the reason im takin a bass rn home

[@datgamerwolf5539]

CAROUSELLLLLL

[@beecemeister]

WHEN I COME AROUND A N D *CAROUSEL*

[@pearlmonk4486]

Im a simple man I see mike dirnt and mark hoppus ... I click like

[@tjmflame1683]

I don't know how anyone couldn't

[@nothingishere31]

44 likes at the time of reading this. Coincidence? I think not

[@094_athallazachari8]

Hoppus>Dirnt ??

[@foo1824]

@@094_athallazachari8 no

[@foo1824]

@@094_athallazachari8 and from my name im obvi a huge hoppus fan. But dirnt was the man.

[@elithepeanut6256]

Me: *Sees title* Me: *LONGVIEW*

[@Jrue61]

EliThePeanut .. First one to come to my mind as well

[@justinwittmer-mikesell6023]

When I saw Mike I knew Longview was gonna be on here.

[@nordanibinadrijuhann5397]

Nice profile pic

[@patty014]

Same ps Love ur profile pic :D

[@justinwittmer-mikesell6023]

If you guys are talking about me thanks!

[@Dan-Bass]

Great to see some Offspring basslines in here, always was a big fan of Greg K's style.

[@Pickaxe_Muderer]

She by Green Day should’ve been in there

[@bigpopparasta8133]

But it’s not Rodger Lima lets be honest, you heard some of his bass lines

[@jmauk824]

Welcome to paradise is better

[@Trentcantdefend]

Like Mike Dirnt has so many underrated bass lines and longview

[@Pickaxe_Muderer]

dread true I don’t believe it really matters how hard or easy the bass line is in this case I just think it’s how memorable the bass line is and I believe it’s a pretty iconic bass line in my opinion

[@Nath808975462]

Bro do you have a Spotify playlist with crunchy pop punk like this because your taste is prime my dude

[@jeffleonard343]

Nath Holden you might check out mine. Pop Punk Power List on Spotify. Should be public and searchable

[@SnowUltra]

@cablemanization I believe he means he doesn't use Spotify.

[@farhanzein9918]

@@jeffleonard343 there are so many playlist named 'pop punk power', wich one your playlist?

[@brothermajid]

Oh man I haven't heard Rufio in a long time. Thanks for bringing that back. "Perhaps I Suppose" has some really awesome bassline. Like She Cries ohman so good

[@FMZ101]

I feel the same!

[@pantsnjacket381]

X3

[@DangerrNoodle]

I'm so glad you put "Still" in this. It's one my favorites, and one of the best!

[@Daniel-oo1wu]

Great work man, people forget how fun bass can be

[@hikupmusicofficial]

You know Longview was going to be on it its such an iconic song all around

[@hotstankygarbage788]

A great Baseline is Just rememrable as a great guitar riff.

[@lil_weasel219]

More*

[@Trentcantdefend]

Hem hem longview

[@DarkMage2k]

The word you're looking for is memorable

[@karmajarrule]

Awesome choices! Great mix of songs

[@essined.casssst]

I was waiting for man overboard but I'm really happy with this selection

[@emmywillow6599]

Carousel is more famous

[@arrogantlake8369]

Denisse Cast same

[@h.f.r.8173]

I was sure man overboard was more famous

[@MasterGaryFan]

Although cooler, I think Man Overboard is just too simple and repetitive compared to the rest.

[@pantsnjacket381]

So cool seeing Rufio in this vid. Very underrated band, such a shame they're no longer together.

[@rikaktus]

Great as always man

[@myhometucasa5489]

Who knew outside of this genre of music there were so many good bass lines....loved the vid....thanks

[@marissamillan4032]

One of my favorite rufio songs!!!! And thanks for including that nfg !!!!

[@inhopestofind]

Love the Still bass line such a underated band!!

[@Magz215]

Love the face to face one, highly underrated band.

[@BenGasser]

Cool vid man!

[@disorder_go]

Why Can't I Touch It!!! Was not expecting to hear that in there. Fabulous. One of Buzzcock's best b-sides. RIP Pete Shelley.

[@panos_sami]

Awesome vid duuude!

[@IcepickXIII]

I got physically excited when I heard the Rufio riff kick in. Fucking loved that.

[@therevolution91]

IcepickXIII Me, too. 😁

[@BodaciousWickerman]

Great selection! Brought back good memories! Props for having Disconnected in there! That's my all time favourite one! I would also have put in NOFX - Stickin' in My Eye. That's a classic. But there are just too many to name.

[@BodaciousWickerman]

@@SugarpillProd Ah cool man. Look forward to it!

[@Slicknick.]

I was hoping chick magnet from mxpx was gonna be on this list. Still a really cool vid though, I love the bass tone!

[@NoName-le4rl]

Glad to see someone else who loves the bass line in Chick Magnet

[@guylumalfaro3176]

Aye, u did a collab w littlered. Love your videos

[@Shitpostingdeer]

Yesssss

[@six65nine]

Chick Magnet is the reason I'm a bassist, but this list was very well put together, so much good bass in pop punk.

[@Slicknick.]

Guylum Alfaro ayeee thanks a a lot man

[@dandy9492]

Nice list!

[@jamescruttwell9344]

Fantastic to see The Buzzcocks put in! They’ve always had some very underestimated basslines.

[@justinwittmer-mikesell6023]

I see Mike Dirnt I click.

[@rezapahlevi2444]

Justin Wittmer true

[@marcoslovato6491]

great video!

[@andy_182]

No Stuart and the Ave??

[@Niewiem0]

Just found your videos.Great work

[@AntiBOtix]

I immediately liked because you have the most underrated musician in the thumbnail

[@janwillemdewaard9032]

Great vid! When I come around is a way better bassline then longview. Thanks for also putting it on here

[@supersand6191]

bold claim

[@drewnes64]

So glad Rufio made it on your list!!

[@MeaghanCzachor]

This is a nearly perfect list ❤️

[@benfrank8649]

Just missing some alkaline trio

[@brycenwhittington280]

Ahhhh dude you gotta do more! Sassafras Roots HAS to be in there

[@dericketcobanez117]

The bass line of Rufio's Still was so Cool. Still on my playlist!

[@johngrips1085]

I honestly thought you weren't gonna add RUFIO! So glad you did! Fuck yea🍻

[@jmcfizzles9583]

I’ve been wanting to learn sincerely me forever and now I know how thanks

[@loserbrand3208]

Dude! I thought you were going to leave out When I Come Around when I saw Longview first. GREAT choice putting both of them in

[@caleb7551]

Hammerhead and Longview, two of my favorite songs from my top two favorite bands.

[@Monkey253100]

I'm so glad to see Buzzcocks in there, one of the originators of pop punk imo

[@lucas.tr.]

Great tone

[@KingJerbear]

Damn... Rufio was so underappreciated back in the day. Thanks for including them.

[@KingJerbear]

@@SugarpillProd Great bands like that is what helped me get into metal later on in my life with their excellent guitar work

[@mattmcsherry761]

Wasn't expecting to see Less than Jake here. Thumbs up!

[@uwupandaXD]

I more thought about Myage by Descendents but I'm The One is awesome too

[@guhjjify]

Also, 'Merican, my absolute favorite Punk bass line that I can play.

[@mlwsf]

It's important to remember that Myage and I'm the One were played by different Bass Players, Tony Lombardo in the former and Karl Alvarez on the latter.

[@lil_weasel219]

Its in his other vid

[@jimiknuckles5845]

Impressive. Was not expecting Rufio or face to face.

[@SanePsychotic]

Really happy to see "Disconnected" it's just a great song.

[@DJones1048]

Disconnected has such an amazing bass part. very punk rock🤘

[@dylansguitars]

Thank you for putting face to face on here!

Good job, love that riffs. How did you get the songs without bass to play on it!!?

[@Metal_Horror]

Pretty sure he threw the backing tracks together himself.

[@japas]

I've played bass for so long but I've never really (like really-really) learned how to play with a pick. Can you give me some tips? Do you use a soft or hard one? I'm truly inspired by your videos, the tone and the pocket make me wanna headbang haha

[@lunafrankenstein2566]

Rufio has some of the best basslines, a lot of their songs are really bass driven and it's awesome 😎

[@luisracero9683]

Wow, grreat!

[@youngyvidz716]

Giving a like for putting Automatic on the list :D

[@TylerNohbuddy]

Great to see Descendents in the mix too

[@donysyah8377]

I love Carousel...from album chesire cat...very very nice

[@MrHehe-jx3bs]

Was waiting for the carousel bass lmao

[@lucaluise767]

Did you have the original pickups on or do you use quarter pound

[@scottthegreat9393]

I’m not a simple man, but when I see Mike Dirnt & Mark Hoppus...I click like.

[@mraaronhd]

Damn, I forgot how much I miss Rufio. Them, and Taking Back Sunday, were the first bands I saw live at Grad Bash ‘05 at Universal Studios: Islands of Adventure.

[@facekidnoise]

Self esteem and when i come around👍🏼

[@Abeuss]

I think I think I know it alllllll. Roger’s bass lines are so good.. Also wondered if face to face would make the list.

[@xjadit7826]

Wouldn’t exactly say I’m the one is pop punk I’d say it’s more skate punk nice to to see someone who understands that descendents are actually pop punk though and since you said you’d added a few skate punk songs in there as well I let you off on that one ;)

[@stevenescobar9590]

I’m happy you put in Rufio

[@Stalko1991]

Amazing bass line! Which one of Fender Precision models do you use? I would like to buy this bass, but can't choose between models

[@Stalko1991]

@@SugarpillProd Awesome! Thank you! :)

[@mikerogers243]

Fun video. Pretty good selections except MxPx's Chick Magnet needed some love

[@pureplayinsane-gesitompul4310]

When i come around💓

[@therealperish4410]

Had me when you included face to face

[@sebastianbungert]

Dude that Rufio bassline is so fucking good!

[@Stritty]

Nobody is talking about that LTJ Automatic baseline. That shit is so damn good. Roger Lima is a beast.

[@Netjak]

Rufio, underrated band! Good list!

[@MolliOlli182]

Nice video. Green day and NFG alone would have so many awesome basslines tho. Next do a video for more punkrock bands? I mean Matt Freeman and Fat Mike alone would make a 10min video.

[@luisracero9683]

Yeaas!!

[@AugustoHaack]

What is your bass chain? loved the tone

[@julesvox]

tone knob all the way up and a pick

[@thebadbandito]

You have no idea how glad I am to see Still on this list. You did great but let's be honest, it sounds so fucking awesome on the record.

[@jornlayman3917]

You included carousel!!!!!!!! YES!

[@punxdisaster]

rufioo!

[@user-bq9zk8iz7m]

Lsst bass line-like sunny wonderful day in middle summer)

[@ewertonluccainacio9924]

Perfect

[@MichaelGrace0]

GNARLY

[@Penguator432]

What kind of pickups do you have in your p-bass?

[@rodrigodevivar548]

1:16 sounds like aneurysm by nirvana

[@Nottremel]

So happy Rufio was on here

[@indigotheindieghost7214]

What if you try playing modern pop punk (tssf, knuckle puck, neck deep) but in the style of og pop punk (descendents, Buzzcocks)

[@indigotheindieghost7214]

@@SugarpillProd oh my lord

[@franciscotosca8735]

Nice

[@joeybboy3433]

What is the outro song?

[@jonmi1374]

Rise and fall... Good album

[@ghanirakbar]

you should do defining dinosaur jr basslines

[@jethron7234]

subbed :)

[@djberg3483]

Disconnected, made alot of my teenage youth, being the track for a Jeremy McGrath section of Terrifermera 2

[@willlame5597]

props on descendents being the first one

[@pabloconchetumare1753]

it's just me or the bass line from "Hammer Head" is the same of "Stay Away" from Nirvana?

[@shauryabellani7365]

You know you're right 😀😀

[@pabloconchetumare1753]

Hahaha

[@Floral_Green]

Shaurya Bellani I dearly hope that pun was intended

[@shauryabellani7365]

@@Floral_Green Yes it was.

[@xpolentaedgex]

rufio - still. "still" one the most beautiful lines of all times

[@CJGood88]

Great songs, I'd also recommend Bro Hymn by Pennywise, most Rancid tracks, Bouncing Souls, and a lot of Rise Against as well (Like the Angel).

[@SugarpillProd]

I think most of those bands are more punk rock, instead of pop punk. That's why I included them in my punk bass videos, instead of this one.

[@twostupidhaircuts3876]

glad the decendents were on here

[@mlwsf]

Out of the Gate with Karl Alvarez. Great