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[@Xactualize]

i like the sound that an acoustic bass makes, as opposed to an electric bass. you still get the metallic sound of the strings, but also an abrasive, earthy, and reverb tone as well. I think it's awesome, and you can play any kind of music with it.

[@AudiofiloChacharero]

Sounds very similar that when you put brand new strings to an acoustic guitar!

[@tawmifm]

You can't play every kind of music with an acoustic bass lmao. You can play like 2

[@BackPorchCountryPodcast]

What's an "abrasive, earthy" tone sound like? Pretentious...

[@experienceanimation217]

Alice in Chains unplugged is the reason I need an acoustic bass

[@ComaAlpha]

Friends don't let friends get friend's haircuts

[@marksimmons7906]

@@ComaAlpha I bought the 2017 edition of that bass THIS MORNING. Warwick Alien Standard (fretless!). I can't wait to try and sound like Mike Inez :)

[@hunterglovinsky8299]

Facts!!

[@Heisenbrick]

I want one after learning about Les Claypool. He uses a resonator Bass in his Duo de Twang project. If I had a Boy I would name him after a man of the cloth, I’d call him Amos Moses............. Here Comes aaaaAAMOSssss...

[@fooooked]

i agree

[@alexcerezo7231]

Love acoustic basses. First one i saw was in the unplugged by nirvana. I own a fender acoustic short scale. Nice for practice at home, very easy to play. The volume is not an issue, the sound fits nice with an acoustic guitar. Very happy to have it in my collection. Great job Nathan and Captain!

[@jh565bb]

That's actually is the reason I bought my crafter BA400, I wanted one after watching nirvana unplugged and wanted the one they used in the London ukulele orchestra. Ive had it for years now, great for open mic nights/ messing around.

[@BullyThaKidd]

duuuuuudddeee the improv jam at 10:36... dang it i wasn't prepared...

[@НаскоКараколев]

Yeah, such a captivating bass line, this dude knows his stuff!

[@thecoedpoethbassist4605]

Pumped up kicks

[@mrbungle7586]

@@thecoedpoethbassist4605 lmao, yep so many make the same comment. Nathan didn't just come up with that lol. Cheers

[@achannel1818]

I searched for this because I heard someone refer to a bass guitar as an "electric bass guitar". The use of the word "electric" made me realise, "oh crap, do acoustic basses exist?"

[@donh5794]

@Lady Seashell Bikini I just purchased one for the same reason you mentioned. I'm glad I did. It's fun to learn when you can pick it up anytime and practice and plug it into an amp whenever you want bigger sound.

[@borderline5895]

Lady Seashell Bikini that’s why I boought one it’s been my best friend in college especially with COVID. Great for learning and practice

[@jeannebouwman1970]

the electric bass was a mixture of the double bass and electric guitar, and the acoustic bass was developed later as an acoustic alternative

[@stonehaven2289]

Cello, and upright orchestra basses are acoustic basses 🤣

[@jeannebouwman1970]

@@stonehaven2289 well there is also an acoustic bass guitar, it is just that the electric bass came first and was inspired by the upright

[@jmcsquared18]

3:59 That's mine!! Had to get me an Ibanez. Acoustic basses deserve so much more love, they are a must-have for anyone who adores music.

[@paulgrammas1011]

You’ve convinced me. Those two acoustics sound great together! Thanks for the Comparison. Well worth it!

[@smy0003]

I like Nathan, I've found myself tuning in to these vids just because they're entertaining. Always been curious about acoustic basses, I assumed they wouldn't be loud enough to be any use at all but it sat in the mix with the fiddle really well. It would be a good substitute for a guitar in an acoustic duo for variety.

[@ComaAlpha]

Keep in mind that he's being mic'd on some and plugged in on others. If you're at the beach or camp fire use a pick or else you won't be heard.

[@JaySway17]

I usually play Ska &Punk music but my love of folk music and the unplugged Alice In Chains record got me to get a fender Kingsman acoustic bass. I love it.

[@SamRommer]

Great to see some bass love. I'd love to see a string comparison as flatwounds/tapewound are popular options for different tonal options for acoustic basses.

[@adamupshaw5554]

Thank you for finally doing an acoustic bass video! They're extremely underrated, imo. I have a Fender BG29 acoustic bass that I bought about 15 years ago. It's so much more convenient for playing around the house than having to plug into an amp, and I can't really think of anything I can do on my electric that I can't do on my acoustic. It's also a 30" scale length, so it's extremely easy to play. The only downside is that the E is a bit floppy to begin with and gets pretty muddy if I drop it to D. I never played it at a concert, though. I was in a college jazz band when I bought it, and it had too much feedback on the amps and PAs we usually used... Sounds great acoustic or plugged into the right system, though. Speaking of scale length, the neck on that Ibanez looks awfully short. Is it a 30" scale length, too?

[@juanluislima]

I have that Ibanez model. I enjoy it! It has come in handy, especially when I can't use my ATK Bass.

[@phantomtoast5747]

I’ve got the Ibanez as seen in the video, it’s a great acoustic bass for the money

[@jupiterjames-reynolds2260]

Arkei95 how expensive is it is. I want a cheap acoustic bass that sounds good.

[@GamesOffNermal]

can you tell me something more about your bass? how is the tone? is it loud or good for traveling?

[@phantomtoast5747]

Jupiter James-Reynolds £185 it was for me

[@phantomtoast5747]

GamesOffNermal MetalBassist unplugged it’s quite bright and isn't hugely loud but there’s enough volume to play with another guitar. Sounds much darker and very deep plugged in, I would recommend playing plugged in with an acoustic bass

[@musicnphotos1]

Thanks for showing acoustic basses; it gives me something to think about that didn't occur to me as something I might like to have. One suggestion for the future, although a Neumann KM184 is a great microphone that can work on an acoustic guitar, it would be better to use a large diaphragm microphone on bass to better capture the low end. I would think it would be a more realistic representation of what you hear in the room when playing it.

[@ianmacdonald6395]

Broo I Love the bass players style of playing

[@thebionicbassplayer]

Nathan's demo was awesome, love the cover of Stanley Clarke's Lopsy Lu. This makes me want to consider getting an acoustic.

[@justinhart539]

First all about the bass video. I thought it was great. I watched just for the acoustic bass. Love the info on things to look for in my search for an acoustic bass.

[@OpinionatedMonk]

Since buying an acoustic bass myself (usually play a 6 string, regular, cheap-*ss nylon-strung guitar), I appreciate how much more difficult they are to actually play. I mean just watching the intro, the bass guy is clearly working like 4 times harder than the guitarist. Props to you. Also really enjoyed the opening jam.

[@samlee2562]

I think the captain comes from an old-school traditional generation where embracing new sounds is sometimes difficult for him, you can use an acoustic bass in almost any genre of music from hip-hop to psychedelic ska! they do feedback on stage more easily though.

[@jessegarrett7215]

I got the same fender bass, but in black, so I can jam with friends that have acoustic guitars. It’s perfect for that

[@dgromanis]

Nathan East absolutely played an acoustic bass on EC Unplugged...

[@jcmartins_music]

And he has it hanged on the wall. It's on the video that he presents his home :)

[@rayquazapasta6272]

Love that home depot sound, really want to get one

[@caeserdorkusmallorkus5969]

Megadeth acoustic live performance is why I feel like I have an acoustic bass shaped void in my heart!

[@Blech319]

Really think the body needs to be a dreadnought to deliver the low end. Plus there's a lot of string noise that obscures the sound. Maybe really needs a piezo output.

[@evanweston948]

I would love to hear an acoustic bass without the "electric" option and want to know your preference for that over the acoustic/electric

[@drakenbraat1962]

I played this video a few times and I really learned a few things. I searched for a nice acoustic bass for years but I could not really find an acoustic bass I liked. After watching a lot of video's of acoustic basses I picked a Sigma, not the one that's in this video but one without a cutaway, I changed the original bronze strings for a set of tapewound strings and it sound much nicer now. Thanks so much for this great video. :)

[@mrbungle7586]

Which did you get? I've had a Sigma mahogany BMC 15E for 4 years. It's awesome unplugged or plugged in. I've got electric as well but for practice or holidays, camping etc I use the Sigma. Cheers

[@drakenbraat1962]

@@mrbungle7586 I have the BME, the one without the cutaway and it has a solid sitka spruce top. It's an incredible bass, especially for the prize (400 EURO). ;)

[@mrbungle7586]

@@drakenbraat1962 Nice, I know the one now. Funny, some musician friends were like, You got a Sigma, why not a Fender etc? I said, I tried those for similar money and they were no where near as good. Sounds like you also made a smart choice and enjoying it. Cheers

[@drakenbraat1962]

Mr Bungle to be honest, I made my choice between an Ibanez and this one and I had a little more confidence in the Sigma and I guess I made the right decision. Thanks for your nice comment my friend. :)

[@drakenbraat1962]

I also knew that Rinus Gerritsen of the Golden Earring played one at the “Naked truth” cd. :)

[@egnbigdave]

I have a Harley Benton Accoustic Bass. Cheaper than all three of those and sounds just as good.

[@arthurogle7581]

45 years ago I started on Bluegrass Upright Bass. A Kay Marquis bass. But after a dozen years, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ended that. At that time, BG venue promoters allowed no electric basses on stage. Finally J D Brock of the Osborne Bros band managed to break the ice with solid body elec bass. That's when our band, with my acoustic amped bass started using acoustic basses on stage. I'm playing a Dean acoustic bass, The QC wasnt so good. I was going to use a Dremel tool to file th fret wires down, but settled on a fine grade ordinary file. Of course the Martin accoustic bass guitar doesn't pesent a problem with lackluster QC. At 1st the Dean bass was a trainwreck to play. Actually caused lesions on my fingers. Planning on a frerless bass soon.

[@nassersi]

It would be good if it was at least as loud as an acoustic guitar. Plus, the thick body gets in the way when playing.

[@pgnandt]

@7:20 Lopsy Loo. Nice choice.

what an intro, that was good the blues❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@carlazuz9331]

Violent femmes uses acoustic and the bass is amazing

[@andrewm.rasmussen2384]

Gentleman, would you considering doing a review on Hargiss acoustic guitars? John Hargiss is a professional Luthier located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States and his work is fantastic. Thank you kindly.

[@krpb3645]

Even if they are rare, there are Bands out there who play acoustic Bass live on Stage. One example, that I know of, is they german Band "Santiano". At least Live I have always seen them with acoustic Basses. But I don't know if that goes for their studio recordings as well...

[@michaelmcjilton9333]

Excellent! Bass Chops Bad to the Bone!

[@thecoedpoethbassist4605]

No one gunna mention that they low key played unplugged version of Pumped up Kicks at 10:37

[@mrbungle7586]

Yeah, stands out but no one knows it. Lots of that bit at 10.35 is great impromptu comments lol. Cheers

[@parkthedog]

You Anderton guys really aren't into acoustic bass guitar, are you? I enjoy mine, but it is definitely a niche thing. As someone said, nice for folk jams and practicing quietly at home or taking to the beach...

[@luge89]

I use mine with silicon wound strings, it emulates the sound of an upright bass wich is intersting...

[@rustywaters5246]

They forget to mention that the Ibanez bass is easier to play, because it's a 32" scale... and with the bigger acoustic bodies (compared to the electric bass), that's a big deal.... :) Also the Ibanez comes with a very good set of strings!

[@xheadlessx]

MTV unplugged is one of the reasons acoustic basses exist today

[@guitarofdestiny]

17:54 I actually just had this discussion with a friend from work ha!

[@emsmith2519]

Check the video, Nathan East had an acoustic bass on Clapton Unplugged, as well as an upright and an electric.

[@DavidHoodEdinburgh]

The first one sounds a tad 'tinny' or recognisably acoustic, only sounds like a slightly lower regular acoustic. It should be more deep, rounded and tone more like an electric?

[@beepingmarvelous.]

As a bad guitarist who dabbles in bass I have to say I thought the Ibanez sounded best of the three. But that could just be the compression that you of the tube seem to add in.lol

[@michaelhomafilms4899]

Good stuff guys! You should make a vid about acoustic fretless basses. Also with a 5 string one!

[@justjoe19]

The Sigma sounds great!

[@gregoryjulian1333]

Great job guys. Thank you for the informative video. 👍🏼

[@banacek60chord43]

Yes it's 'folk' but check out Stu Luckley on acoustic bass.

[@keithhampton9700]

Got me a new Amazon acoustic bass for 100 American.Its branded as a bcp.Better choice products.Its got a preamp and eq.Very cheap electronics. Needed a set up,really bad . Action was too high. Fret and neck are great. Had a little too much Back bow. All said and done,great bargain!

[@fredymendez855]

My question is for someone who wants to learn bass either electric or accoustic wouldn’t accoustic help you out in the long run because of thicker strings I know you can adjust but it’s the same with electric and acoustic guitar where ppl argue acoustic strings are harder to play on. So by doing accoustic first you will be well prepared

[@Kianquenseda]

Please Please Please More Acoustic Bass Videos !!!!

[@angusrobertson2429]

Wow that jam at 10:38!!

[@haydenpulchinski4836]

dude wtf nathan is so good in the intro!

[@JacobH93]

Nothing against acoustic basses, but I just don't see why the average musician would need one. They can be fun to jam with and might be cool at an acoustic gig but an electric bass does both of those jobs just fine. If I really wanted an acoustic bass I think I'd look more in the upright bass direction (even though they are pretty different) but that's just me

[@nekot9274]

Yeah, a Dowina acoustic guitar! I own their DCE555 and it's a great one for the price. Any review of those beauty coming on captain?

Ubass!

[@Nobody-11B]

No

[@nottjohn01]

I got a gear4music 5 string electro-acoustic. Its actually really good for the price to be honest.

[@truthfinder4973]

i try 0ne in studio a cheap walmart one it sound nice record it and it sound like a strand up bass lol

[@arthurogle7581]

Just like their acoustic standard guitars, Martin rules with their basses. KInda pricey though!

[@Sjrm126]

The fender actually has a solid top

[@nym053]

Acoustic basses seems to have some sort of more organic and detailed about them or something

[@gailgriffiths6259]

Your awsome (bass) i'll give you that..but not everyone can play like that..I was hopeing to get some practical information..Most of us "mere mortals" play our basses as accompagnement..an intégral part of the group..i was hoping to hear how each instrument sounded playing various genres of music..blues..jazz..maybe a few lines of a walking bass..This certainly isnt an instructional video..i suppose in was entertaining for alot of folks..I felt like you took out your little bag of "impressive hot licks" and it was almost empty by the end of the video..perhaps rewatch the video..try to see it through the eyes others less endowed..who simply wanted a bit of helpful information.. .

[@madgeniusmusic]

I'd have liked to have heard the Faith acoustic bass too.

[@GuitarlosCarlos]

CERTAINLY GOOD TO HAVE I'M A GUITARIST SINCE 1960 , AND I PLAY ACOUSTIC BASS AS WELL I OWN BOTH ACOUSTIC BASSES AND ELECTRIC BASSES OF ALL MAKES AND MODELS I ENJOY MY ACOUSTIC BASSES MARTIN, GUILD, UPRIGHTS & A 1937 REGAL BASSOGUITAR (GOOGLE THAT ONE KIDS) ALL IN ALL I PROBABLY OWN 10 + ACOUSTIC BASSES BY NOW COOL TO TRACK WITH TOO CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042

[@TonyParkin67]

To surmise means to form an idea, or suspect that something may be true, but without proof or certainty. To infer (something) conjecturally; to guess. Different to summarize!

[@davidjordan4036]

Tony Parkin Zzzzzzzzzzzz

[@bassimprovjams3772]

I wish u guys had a warwick alien. Looking into one of them

[@fatt-ass-pro]

THE VIBE.... totally far out man... THE TONE... of stardust, on the beach.... PERFECT....!! THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THE WIREs AND AMPs IN THE BACK OF THE VAN... down by the river... NO TREBLE...!! YA... OKAY, SOOO... how's the m-er f-er sound.... UNPLUGGED....? wtf MEOW...? like on the beach....?? in the woods...?

[@Sweetnuglyproductions]

I miss mine I had a fender California series 😭😭

[@michaelkingston3434]

I find acoustic basses are great for coffee shops and folk jams, also great to practice at home with.

[@Tedinator01]

I also love that they weigh almost nothing.

[@jd87fierogt]

This one is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKTJY6yadsd7rqs

[@jasonhollis3958]

Can barely hear the bass heed be better off playing an electric unplugged lol

[@alexisroy4100]

@@jasonhollis3958 you can buy an electro acoustic bass ahah fender made one

[@jasonhollis3958]

@@alexisroy4100 Defeats the purpose a bit doesn’t it 🤷‍♂️

[@Zig242]

Can you do a video on stringless basses

[@rickc2102]

I've got one of those, an Arturia MicroBrute.

[@miles0543]

Tuba?

[@screamindeacon]

The stringless bass was critical to the unique sound on Prince's "When Doves Cry" :-P

[@TheAlmightyYaya]

hmmmm fretless or really stringless?

[@DarthCiliatus]

Fish

[@marcosgallardo2317]

Maraichi traditionally use guitarones. Literally, "big guitar."

[@rgjmce666]

Damn you andertons, now I want an acoustic bass

[@michaelroche2647]

Trb403

[@antoine1597]

I'm getting one now

[@BudderB0y2222]

@@antoine1597 Was it worth it?

[@antoine1597]

@@BudderB0y2222 well about that.... I'm not in a great state rn so one day I'll get one :) I cut my guitar strings cause I was angryyy

[@BudderB0y2222]

@@antoine1597 All the more reason to play bass

[@samdavies1752]

Can you do a video on fretless bass?

[@eduardosolis8969]

I Support!!!

[@lukey2113]

Yes!

[@ekodevil7593]

Sam Davies fretless acoustic? (I got to play a fretless acoustic, it is WIERD)

[@uncopino]

PraessiTV fretless acoustic was my second bass. Kinda use it as a gym for my fingers but one day I'm going to play it like it wants to be played

[@pepotdgreyt1794]

Sam Davies lvhlu0

[@7hecu77er]

I'm pretty sure folk don't play an acoustic guitar thinking it's a poor man's electric guitar; so acoustic bass should be regarded in the same way. Love the blues jam to finish! You've just tipped me over the edge and I've bought one.

[@maggiepie8810]

As someone who has been finger picking A LOT, I really like the sound of acoustic basses.

[@jh565bb]

Check out crafter, great acoustic basses, I use a ba400 for open mic nights.

[@alejandrodelrio8302]

I just bought a Fender acoustic bass and I´m loving every single day playing it.

[@WilliamFawcett]

Not your finest hour? That was awesome! I have been wanting to see something about acoustic basses for a while thank you and Nathan that jam at 10:45 was fantastic, I am trying to tab it out just because I like how it sounds.

[@cylixphoenix179]

Hey quick question have you gotten the tab yet

[@mrbungle7586]

Song is Pumped up Kicks. I've worked this acoustic bass line out, it's not that difficult. Keanu lol, you can look up tabs, I think it's in a different Key, F by memory but you should be able to transpose it, maybe, depending on your experience and ability lol. It's in A obviously here. Oh and the feel is different here to the original and Nathan adds some chords, double stops etc. Cheers

[@befingered]

For me, the point of an acoustic bass guitar would be the ability to play in some situations without having to plug in. However, I've never played one that was loud enough for that. Some import brands are especially quiet-but even higher end instruments run up against the laws of physics by not having enough vibrating surface and a big enough internal cavity to produce sufficient volume. There's a reason upright basses are that big. I've heard that old Earthwood bases could pull it off, and Ribbecke has made at least one huge acoustic bass guitar that might do it.

[@gilgameshtheindomitable8116]

It's so frustrating that bass guitars large enough to be played purely acoustically aren't produced anymore.

[@ComaAlpha]

In situations like that learn how to use a pick. It'll give you the volume you need.

[@musicismyreligion5213]

"Plugging in" is possible anywhere now..hell even my Yamaha THR10 portable amp is built to handle a bass and its loud as hell even on batteries.

[@befingered]

@@musicismyreligion5213 Yes, you can always plug in, but my comment was about playing acoustically. An unplugged upright bass sounds fine in back of guitars, banjos, fiddles, etc.-but I haven't heard an acoustic bass guitar loud enough to do that. (I haven't heard the Earthwood or Ribbecke.)

[@jingler_bob]

I agree with you dude I love playing it unplugged and plugged tbh

[@gnpahdc]

Opening 4 minutes is a virtual monologue by someone who does not understand acoustic bass on 1. why acoustic bass is odd; 2. its application limited to bedroom practice, 3. "those Mexican bands", and 4. niche folk gigs? This opening 4 minutes is what's odd. By contrast, acoustic basses are not odd. HINT: Jump to at least the 4 minute mark to start watching. HINT #2: The talent on these kinds of vids should not be left with so much oversight discretion on content presented.

[@maxcalnan6355]

Ibanez sounded the best. I was expecting to like it the least. I feel uneasy about this conclusion based on what they're saying, but looks like i'll start pricing the Ibanez out. What am I missing?

[@whiskerbiscuit6674]

Most are piezo so they'll all sound the same no matter what price point

[@paulportegies7569]

@@whiskerbiscuit6674 what does piezo mean?

[@cjspillmann5576]

@@paulportegies7569 piezo is the style of pickup

[@paulportegies7569]

@@cjspillmann5576 thank you Cassidy

[@whiskerbiscuit6674]

@@paulportegies7569 Piezo is a pickup that is usually under the bridge of a guitar and it picks up the vibrations of the strings not the electro magnetic waves. Some piezos can be taped to the body of the guitar, some if it's a classical guitar can actually just be slid under the strings where they wrap under the tail piece. Because they are picking up vibration they tend to have a sharper quackier tone because vibration is sharper than an electro magnetic wave and doesn't resonat as low. Air typically adds the lower end frequencies. Because of this they tend not to feed back as much as a pickup in an acoustic

[@lingyiiyang]

Please do keep making these videos. Finally able to tune into a channel for regular bass reviews. Perhaps next time you could look at stuff like different string types for bass or even doing bass mod videos.

[@davidcripps3011]

As a 6 string fretless acoustic bass player, I love it because a) it's dynamic range is phenomenal and b) you can just pick it up anytime and start working on new ideas without having to switch any kit on. It's an inspiring instrument. The downside is it's a difficult instrument to use live although there are ways around it. I think, in the end, I'll probably buy an electric bass for most gigs and use the acoustic bass for writing songs.

[@snickelman]

I think there's an underlying problem with all of these acoustic bass reviews: Everyone seems to think that you should play them like an electric bass, and play SOLOS on them. I doubt this was the original intent behind the instrument.

[@oteiri78]

Word! I've been searching for so long even one video where someone don't have egocentric tendency to show how well he can do slap bass solos and all the stuff. I don't really care about the people. I just want to hear how the bass sounds in it's territory. Literally no one does that. Just play some easy bass lines over bill withers without hesitation. Don't just play 16notes even if you can. Keep it down. I wanna hear some music.

[@superkjell]

The first time I noticed an acoustic bass was The time is now by Moloko. Excellent song and great sound.

[@MusikPlusMehr]

First of all... I love your reviews. They've been very helpful to me many times! However, I'm not sure why you even bothered with this one -- you are so clearly biased against the whole concept of acoustic bass guitars! It's fine that you don't like the ABG. I get it. So then just don't bother, you know? Just my opinion. (And don't you think that most people who clicked on this video already think they *might* want one?)

[@davemurphy2020]

And what about a couple of grands worth? You just have to work harder with an acoustic more precision more intonation and expression. But yeah comparison to electric is fruitless.

[@ElUltimoEstoico]

Nathan King! Mark King's brother... I see both in Buenos Aires at Teatro coliseo. Level 42 is funktastic!

[@andertons]

Thats him...

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@UCSNxIry_FPFcQDFRbi3VOAw They sound great & you can use them for Tex Mex

[@JigPigOutdoors]

As a bass player I found this video very inspiring and informative! Keep making bass videos!

[@BasHeijnens]

this is a great video, but it misses an very important point. many people (like me) want an acoustic bass because of the sound it makes when its NOT plugged in. That is the question i want answered. How loud is it when its NOT plugged in.

[@trollfiddler]

Some gentle blues or jazz would have worked. Surmise is a sort of educated guess.

[@adrianadrian255]

The Violent Femmes used a lot of acoustic bass guitar, 'Hallowed Ground' is probably their best known album. Brian Richie was best known for playing Ernie Ball acoustic basses - which are big and sound great - but I did once see him play something else (smaller)

[@jamesgoddin8880]

Cap'n Lee, this is a good and informative video. It couldn't have come at a better time for me because I'm in the market for an acoustic bass to play with a trio (acoustic guitar, cajon and bass) in wine bars and bistros and the like. Acoustic basses are ideal for that scenario, not only do they sound more 'natural', but they also look the part and won't frighten the punters into thinking they're going to be deafened while they eat and drink.

[@nickstunes9819]

I bought one to practice on. Can go on the porch sit on the truck or whatever. Loud enough for me to hear while practicing.

[@samlee2562]

I think the captain comes from an old-school traditional generation where embracing new sounds is sometimes difficult for him, you can use an acoustic bass in almost any genre of music from hip-hop to psychedelic ska! they do feedback on stage more easily though.

[@NicolaDevlin]

The Captain spent the majority of this video shitting all over acoustic basses...

[@MrMjp58]

Good video. The guy on the bass is a really great player, but plays very heavily and busily, to the point where the strings are distorting. I'd like to hear them played a bit more sedately.

[@loveyourselfandme1283]

I'm here in September 2020 cause I'm doing my research for an acoustic bass

[@loveyourselfandme1283]

DIV1NITAL I eventually bought a mini Taylor Gs

[@dangerousbigg]

The 10:48 jam is awesome imo

[@MatthewBeedham]

That truly was quite sick.

[@lukeestep5417]

I was just about to comment the same thing.

[@rsingh1252]

agreed.

[@alexischampsaur4352]

Radiohead - Bullet Proof ... I Wish I Was

[@cylixphoenix179]

Omg yes

[@thomaspaine6496]

I got one. I use it because the downstairs neighbor complains. if you use a touch of amp to reinforce low end they work nicely. The piezo will never sound as good as a jazz pickup.

[@chazz-j1994]

Musicman basses!

[@chazz-j1994]

stan -.- "Musicman" *bass for the next all about the bass video.

[@jerrodrushford2503]

+stan broniszewski he didn't mean acoustic. Just a bass

[@pitmezzari2873]

stan broniszewski which is kinda funny since Ernie Ball invented the acoustic bass guitar