Best Gear of 2023 / SBL end of year round up! | EP132 | The SBL Podcast

Best Gear of 2023 / SBL end of year round up! | EP132 | The SBL Podcast #132
As we wave goodbye to 2023 Scott & Ian take the opportunity to go back and look at their personal ups and downs of the year, and dive into our favourite bass gear. Join us in this special episode where we unpack what's happened in the bass world over the last year, and give you a sneak preview of what’s to come for SBL in 2024.
In this episode
How Scott approaches goalsetting
Why it is a great time to be a musician
Scott & Ian’s successes and failures of 2023
Scott & Ian’s goals for 2024
What’s in store for SBL next year
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[@craigsi16]

Ian, when it comes to being better at helping the family with stuff. Something that works really well for a lot of adhd folks (I know you said you might be undiagnosed) is not trying to change tasks straight away, but giving yourself a certain amount of time to instead. So instead of your wife saying "hey Ian can you come help with this thing right now?" and you being like "yeah ok in a minute" and then time slips away from you, instead have her be like "hey Ian can you come help with this thing in 20 minutes?", then you set an timer for 20 minutes and when it goes off you know you need to stop what you're doing and go help. That way you know for that whole 20 minutes that you're only working to finish up what you're currently doing, not getting lost in something and letting time slip away from you. Hope that helps!

[@josbasstakes]

I was one of the musos that was part of that community hanging at the Wardrobe, and the Hi-Fi too, after and around gigs. So special to revisit that and listening to how insane this whole journey has been for Scott and team.

[@joshualee8448]

This podcast has really helped my mental health this year. You guys are doing great things! Much love to you and all the SBL staff in the new year!

[@mdmarkle]

To Ian; failure is how you learn. It's how you get better. I am a software project manager. I can honestly say, my worst failures have led to greatest successes. Sounds corny, but I wish I knew this years ago. If I could go back in time, I'd tell young me that advice.

[@jonasbogaerts3742]

Dudes, thank you, for real.. Inspire us, you already do.. We did not all have a father pushing us in that direction, and some of us actually do the fucking factory job to put food on the table, dreaming to do something else. I'm one of them, and your platform and your vibes rely came I'm the right time in my life, reaching 40, when I took the decision to realy give myself a chance to make the change. So again, thanks for being there, helping with the playing, and helping with the mindset and wisdom. Cheers, keep doing it, it makes a difference

[@Grumdot]

Thank You Scott and Ian for all you do. I honestly don't know where my bass journey would be without you guys.

[@liamodellbass]

One of the quotes that most resonates with me comes from my dad: “There are 3 people in this world: those that think about doing something, those that say they’re going to do something, and those that actually do it.” That’s not to say that one has to commit to every idea that they have, but it’s a good mentality to have to at least get something done. Here’s to the new year!

[@darkokarlica2502]

Thank you Ian and Scott for this pod. It is a perfect add to the SBL, where I am a lifetime member. It is your personalities that built your audience, so it speaks volumes :). You forgot to mention Bass Camp '23, which was amazing. My favorite was discussion with Bass Builders. And for '24, please come to Montreux festival in July, it would be amazing to see you in person...

[@thelifeoftravel101]

Love the bass content on your channel! What truly inspires me is how you blend life lessons with music discussions. It's more than just bass, it's about deeper connections and stories. Slowly, I'm becoming an ambassador for SBL because of your impactful content. Keep up the great work! Many thanks from Belgium!

[@aaronapter]

This is awesome. My bassist buddy sent this to me after I just set out my intentions for the year and declared it on my KZbin channel. I love it!

[@matthewjamieson370]

This is my all time favourite podcast , I love you guys , thank you for a great year , you are an inspiration

[@shawncarson5930]

I officially watch you guys more than Rogan now. I feel like this is a positive change for the New Year 😅

[@manydreams1life315]

F#CK YES !!! This was the most inspiring video I've seen on SBL since I began watching in 2014 - and there have been many for different reasons .... But this was next level special ... Thanks for the honesty and inspiration - not just on bass, but life in general .... "Be Intentional ...."

[@lawrence4221]

THANK YOU THIS IS SO LIFE changing!

[@dougbright8202]

Ian. My wife has had the same discussion with me. Did nothing on the list, but I play bass 20 hours a day ...Good for you prioritizing family.

[@kresheeca]

Such an inspiring episode!! Thank you guys!

[@kevinsavo718]

Scott hiking with his son! Serious BassDad points for you mate

[@kevinsavo718]

BassDad adventure series. 10 BassDad points brotha.

[@hereas1]

So excited for what your community is achieving, you folks have really landed perfectly with outstanding hard work during the golden years of global Internet growth. Because of the psychological/spiritual aspect to the bass community. I suggest you watch/listen to the" psychological drivers to the metacrisis" Ian, John and Daniels discussion will help SBL orientation over the next few yrs. We'll done from me.

[@edtaylor7816]

God bless you both and the "homes" (including the "homes'), you've both built for all of us.

[@wsellers]

Happy New Year, Guys!!! LOVE SBL content! LOVE the IMA Presets... THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE

[@lawrence4221]

I Hope to see ya here in Perth Western Australia someday cheers more power SBL!😊

[@jaycianfrini77]

Such a great episode to start the year! You guys are gems for sure. Scott - I first saw one of your videos 7 years ago learning Jamiroquai - Deeper Underground and have been a loyal viewer since. Been a member of SBL for a while now and love it. It’s made my playing astronomically better than it was. Thanks. Ian you’re a great inspiration and I love your HX stomp DI and Amp pack. I’ve used it as a spring board to navigate the pedal and to make a bunch of my own patches that I use everyday. All the best for 2024

[@user-ud6se5iy9i]

I love you guys!

[@warwicker22]

I know I’m a bit late seeing this one, but Ian, PLEASE make a preset pack for the Quad Cortex!!! I’d be all over that!

[@MatthewFearnley-ym3oy]

Happy new year guys, you both are awesome but each bring something different to each podcast yin/ yang. SBL has brought on my bass playing but it could have been so much more if goals were set, I am a bit like Ian in that respect. 2024 to set goals

[@adammono1839]

At the end I was shouting tell him you love him!!! Like love actually or something!

[@brandonmarti4476]

Woah im the first view crazy, i took a screenshot 😂 sbl love you guys maybe im too obsessed 🎸👀

[@wavyquis1914]

An interview with bootsy Collin’s would be amazing

[@johnwhyte-venables2167]

A golf pro once taught me not to aim for the hole on the first putt, but for two feet away. Then second shot for a foot away. Same thing, works like a charm.

[@martialboivin5172]

I am starting this podcast. Just wanted to thank you both because you ve been great inspitation . 2023 I ve completely changed , revisided my bass collection , brought innovation on my experimentations with luthier and electronic knowledge on bass, etceterra.. anyway ... thank you for being catalist in some ways. it's cool . best - happy new year , peace. :)

[@williamdeming853]

You started like Bob and Doug McKensi , “ hey dude, look at the vein on my forehead, what do you mean hoser, there like cat ears, oh yeah.”

[@SteveBarker-gv3eb]

I,m watching this from australia and there is some seriously good places to go hiking here.All the best for the new year.

[@Daniel-on-bass]

Great show guys, loved it!

[@ThatGuitardedGuy]

Hi guys, happy new year. Either you fine fellows know about Bill Clements? Dude has one hand, and kills. It would be nice to get him some love

[@CharlieDvoidoffunk]

I’ve been around since the pedal board video when your telling us about your mooger fooger hand held camera.

[@palouuk]

You have to change your plans according to your circumstances

[@AndrewTannusMusic]

Be careful with working out on antibiotics, because some of them can make your tendons/ligaments more susceptible to stress and injury. Definitely take it nice and easy, and don’t push too hard until you wean off of them.

[@tombowman9463]

Fab! Hey, bring your kids to California and we’ll climb mountains in the gorgeous Sierra Nevada. Such a great episode.

[@nigelbass]

this podcast got me amped for 2024! What do you guys think about a SBL signature P-bass, that is affordable (and also available in left handed)?

[@sixstackjack]

what is that black plate between the pickups on scotts bass and what does it do ?

[@laurentmouflier]

Happy New Year to the whole SBL academy and fanbase. Another inspiring video! Many thanks!!

[@trailblazeratv6306]

Best Bass under $10,000 in 2023 ??

[@CharlieDvoidoffunk]

The album is great scott

[@camf8372]

Is Ian high? Does he smoke a little uhh Mary Jane? He's so chilled out lol

[@jasonvarnam4014]

Ian this is especially for you. I think you are a great bloke and have added a huge amount to SBL, but you will be a complete f**kwit if you lose your family. Trust me when I say that it's the worst thing in the world and it won't matter how good the rest of your life is, emotionally you will be screwed. Please DO NOT lose them.

[@rickettsaudiodesign]

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[@Jake-tz8zi]

Ummmm, at what point do they talk about the year's Best Of for gear? Clickbait per usual... Please be better in 2024.

[@dougbright8202]

Guys. Love the pod but have a request. Would it be possible to lay off the foul language? I like to listen with kids in the car and cannot with the current language. Thanks.

[@Rustinho]

"The audience economy" sounds a bit like starting a cult.

[@budgetguitaristcom]

Scott is 100% correct - you create a ton of valuable content and build up an audience that appreciates you, and then you put out music and if your audience is big enough and your music is good enough, they'll support you. I think this model works best if you have something to sell like instructional content, software (which is what patches are), or merchandise . The plan is fairly simple. The hard part is that few people have the talent to create a ton of valuable content. 91% of KZbin channels never hit a thousand subs. So if you want to make a living doing your own music, the plan is to make a living making content that isn't your own music so that one day people will buy your music. Is this just giving people two very difficult tasks instead of one? Well, yes, but I do agree that it's probably the most likely path to success. The GOOD news is that it works, even on small levels. My paltry 3.5k subs have led to a decent increase in the number of people who listen to my music. And I'm doing this as a hobby.