Bye Bye Love Bass Cover

[@stevejay5503]

Some sneaky good bass lines from Ben Orr. He is missed

[@TJH3113]

Truth!

[@secretjourney4815]

Did Ben Orr really come up with those sneaky good lines? Forgive me as I know nothing of his musical backround. To me I could imagine either Okasec, or a producer suggesting those little sneaky bits. Thanks for any enlightenment. Btw , your bass sound killer!

[@francoisdubois80]

@@secretjourney4815 I have to believe that he did. There is an (MTV - Mark Goodson) interview out there just before or as his solo album was released where Ben talks about being very comfortable with musical arrangements, etc. but always struggled with Lyric. IIRC - in the interview he states that all of his solo album music was completed long before he came up with lyrics.

[@janetaldrich7747]

Ben has been a musician from a very early age ... He started in drums (13 years of lessons by his own discussion), moved to rhythm guitar, and then to lead guitar as the head of the Cleveland band The Grasshoppers. He wrote songs for them. And then there were the years where he and Ric knocked around in different bands. Ben had plenty of musical background.

[@michaelandrewtaylor2172]

Ben was a great bass player and a even better singer

[@jonmfroke]

Another masterclass by Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks again!

[@TheStuport]

Benjamin Orr was the Rock-N-Roller with The Hollywood Looks who could effortlessly Cook his Bass on Stage and make it LQQK So Easy! The Maestro Of Fashionable Coolness and a Voice that made ALL our Dates to the Show Swoon! LOLOL My Favorite CARS Tune was "Since You're Gone"! Has a tremendous back story for me personally and I just always loved the music of that particular song! I finger pick myself as Geddy was always my "Teacher". But I also loved how Chris Squire used his pick and in many ways Benjamin does his pick justice too! I read years ago that Benjamin preferred Felt Picks. Just something I never forgot! So Much Fun hanging out with you Troy and The Posse of Fans in here! Cheers From Ohio To the TJHH3113 Crowd!

[@TJH3113]

Yes, Ben was definitely the matinee idol of the band, wasn't he? Interesting about the felt picks. Now that I think of it, there is a "dullness" to his sound that is usually not present when someone uses a pick and a felt pick would explain that. Thanks and take care!

[@stevestruthers6180]

All of the members of The Cars were talented, gifted musicians in their own right. That talent was reflected in how tight they were when playing live. They were so dedicated to quality they built their own studio, too.

[@TheStuport]

@@stevestruthers6180 Great comment Steve! I live here in Columbus, Ohio and down on Hight Street ( appropriate name for Rock-N-Rollers of those times🤣) and Ric Ocasek was living around the Ohio State Campus next to High St. The Agora was the happening place for music too even though it was a really small venue. Ric was absolutely a maker and shaker of the music scene here in the late '70's and early 80's until The Cars got vaulted into the spotlight! Very cool about having their own studio as well. MOO From COW-lumbus👋

[@stevestruthers6180]

@@TheStuport For what it's worth, I've always felt that 1978 was the year that music changed. The Cars were in the vanguard of that change.

[@TheStuport]

@@stevestruthers6180 I agree Steve and especially how the whole music scene in '78-'79 for me really flipped the script in the industry. And early precursor to the evolution of MTV and how video really launched quite a few Bands and Artists.....even if they ended up being labeled "One Hit Wonders"! I'm very grateful to have been a part of that time! I have no ink on my body but I have a TON of memories from that time Tattooed on my Heart and Soul! Salute

[@frankynodots]

Most underrated 80s act. And I’ve always loved the baseline in this song

[@timontide6404]

They were huge. First album 1978.

[@TJH3113]

They were was big as a band could get for a period of time. Me too! Take care Francis.

[@frankrodriguez8971]

Excellent choice!! Any Benjamin Orr sung Cars song is heavily appreciated!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Frank!

[@RobertLewis-u2p]

Ben was one of those guys who were just too cool for school, along with Sting, Phil Lynott and Paul Simonon. Check out The Cars on Rock Goes To College, a BBC series that featured a 40 minute set from English Universitys. At 15 years old and and trying master their riffs, Ben's lines always intrigued, plus he used an Ampeg stack and a Stingray, which were both unobtainable in 1978 post-war Britain...just cool as ......😊

[@TJH3113]

So true! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a great comment!

[@francoisdubois80]

So many nuances you helped us to recognize ... never realized it before.

[@TJH3113]

I hope you found some value in it. Thanks Francois!

[@fumes1541]

Love The Cars!

[@TJH3113]

Very cool!

[@Ducksrule123]

always a fan of cars covers. crazy how similar orr's and ocasek's voices were

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@smilingwolf8196]

Yes, the great Benjamin Orr. The Car's really were special. Friends from Berkeley, all truly talented. Benjamin really was underrated. CONGRATULATIONS on your Stunning new bass! Tone for miles! Great cover and breakdown. Thanks.

[@TJH3113]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks!

[@lazydog1964]

Thanks Troy for sharing this,Ben Orr was definitely the heart and soul of the cars also an amazing solo artist. RIP Ben

[@TJH3113]

Thank you, Roy! Couldn't agree more!

[@jeffyoung8726]

Hey Troy, that bass is SO cool looking! Man Benjamin Orr was a beast, wasn't he? What an insane bass line! Learned something I didn't know. Thanks as always dude!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Jeff! I’m really happy with it. Yes, Ben is definitely underrated in my opinion.

[@BigMuff75]

Your playing is soo clean and precise. Great!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much!

[@jacktrottier9594]

Awesome sounding bass you have there. Looks really cool as well. great rendition as always. thanks for sharing!!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot, Jack!

[@JohnBodoni]

Ah... Benny 11 Letters! Such a great bass player. Thanks for the video.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Take care, John.

[@carolyngutierrez9804]

It's great that you're enjoying the archeological exploration of The Cars bass lines. Love the commentary & observations at the end. I've mentioned that Ben Orr was a multi-instrumentalist - started out as a drummer, then moved to rhythm guitar (and vocalist, of course) & some keyboards before becoming The Cars' bassist. I wonder if you can hear this in his playing? The position of playing bass reportedly wasn't his favorite - but was out of necessity that he started playing. I have noted that you said in the past that you've never been a fan... how about now? ;) You seem to be really enjoy digging into the isolated bass/vocals recording. I do that quite a bit, and am always amazed at the nuances that can be buried beneath the rest of the instruments & effects. The thing about Ben, if you have time to watch some videos of live performances - he knows just what the song needs - not too much, not to little. Enjoyed this one very much - thanks, Troy!!

[@spookerz35]

Most of the great melodic bass players were at some point a good guitarist and had solid backgrounds in music. McCartney and John Paul Jones are great examples.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Carolyn. If not for the isolated tracks I wouldn't have come close to what he was playing on this song... or "Just What I Needed" too. I knew that he played guitar, but not that he also played drums and keys. Ben definitely does not play (or compose bass-lines) like a traditional bass player. His rhythm and note choices are not as intuitive as a lot of bass-lines that I learn. I don't know if I'd ever call myself a "fan" of the band, but I do have a much more robust respect for them than I once did. I think I've always been more of a "song" or "album" guy, as opposed to a "band" guy, with a couple of exceptions.

[@carolyngutierrez9804]

Also, noting your observation of hearing the bass line in a higher register... he often recorded with an Octavator pedal.

[@carolyngutierrez9804]

@@TJH3113 and on this song and almost all others with very few exceptions (Drive) he played almost exclusively with a pick. The stuccato muting was done with his left hand. 🙂

[@Southeastsends]

the growl of that bass is awesome!

[@TJH3113]

I’m glad you like it.

[@dougfm415]

Awesome Troy! My favorite Cars tune. “Substitution, mass confusion! Clouds inside your head!”

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Doug!

[@Traditionalhobby]

Where were you when I needed to learn this song 40 years ago? I got about 90% of it back then with a turntable back then (no mp3 then) which is fine for playing out live anyway. Missed some of those nuances which you can hear in the isolated track. I love how you like to get every single note just like he played it on the recording. Great job as always.

[@TJH3113]

40 years ago? I was in my bedroom with my... probably a boombox cassette player at that point. Thanks!

[@larryrowe5259]

I also learned songs in the 60s, 70s and 80s on the bass. Sometimes if you actually had the record, you could get better than 90%. I had a hard time learning,"yours is no discrace "by Yes. I worked hard on it and did get 90%. Unfortunately, the band wanted to drop the song after a short time. I was pissed lol.

[@twocorgis2]

Thanks so much for this Troy. I'll be playing this with Elliot Easton himself at my band's Ukraine benefit May 12th at Mulcahy's in Wantagh NY, and this one was a last minute addition. This has always been perhaps my favorite Cars song, and your lesson helped a lot!

[@TJH3113]

As always, it's my pleasure. That's so cool you'll be playing with Elliot this week! I hope it goes great. Don't get too bogged down with the little details, just play what you think feels and sounds the best. Focus on the $ notes! I saw Elliot promoting the show on Facebook yesterday. Not sure if you'll have an opportunity to speak with Elliot, but it would be cool if you had a few questions for him. I'd like to know if he knows why the bass was so buried in the mix. Break a leg!

[@twocorgis2]

@@TJH3113 If I have a chance to talk to him, I'll make sure to ask. I'll be the only bass player at the show, so I'm a little nervous, but it's a good kind of nervous!

[@kevincrago3588]

Well played. I am seriously addicted to your channel.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much.

[@kevincrago3588]

@@TJH3113 Sorry, I am sure you get hundreds and hundreds of requests but I can’t help but adding one of my own. Juniors Farm from Paul McCartney/Wings. Thanks

[@1223baddad]

The Cars were one of my first concerts ('79?) San Diego. Thanks for another great upload 👌

[@TJH3113]

Very cool!

[@rixpix2957]

Loved Ben Orr. Neat guy, great bassist, writer, singer and entertainer. Gone way too soon. Great cover Troy. Thank you.

[@TJH3113]

He is missed by many. Thanks Rix!

[@RedPillTruth2023]

One of their best songs. Thanks!

[@TJH3113]

Truth.

[@forrestharter9620]

As always you uncover (at least for me) a lot of "hidden" baselines and make an old song sound new again. I thank you for that, Troy. Great job!

[@TJH3113]

As always, it was my pleasure and I thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@johnnyteres]

I'm a metal head at heart with molten metal flowing through my veins and this is one of my all-time favorite albums. This album has metal roots so deep and it doesn't even know it! Love The Cars, love your insightful covers. All the best, John.

[@TJH3113]

Very cool. You should do some Cars tunes in a Metal style. Thanks John!

[@han36solo]

Sounds great Troy! Cool bass! And one of my fav Cars songs, just brilliant in every way! Elliot Easton's solo and fills are perfect, as usual.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@RedPillTruth2023]

Always great guitar fills and great keyboard fills all over the place. That made the cars special

[@goesfarfliesnear1447]

Nice job on this! Brings back memories of high school, beach beer parties and bonfires. Always loved the Cars and drove across New Mexico in a VW with no heater in January when I was 19 listening to Panorama over and over. Thanks for this Cars fix, just what I needed! 😎

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing such a great memory.

[@ckelly5141]

Such a great song! That custom bass sounds so responsively amazing. Really covers the sound spectrum.

[@TJH3113]

It is, isn't it? Thanks so much. I'm very happy with the bass!

[@johnwebb3078]

Bass sounds great!! Great playing as always. No one sounded like The Cars. Such a great band and Benjamin Orr was the perfect front man. I love their music!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks John! Yeah, no one sounded like The Cars.

[@timdoog42]

Good Benjamin Orr cover. One of my favs. He could play and sing simultaneously. Not an easy task. Nice job. the tones just right. Yeah its starts high on the fretboard.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Tim. It sounds like he's high up on the fretboard on the recording, but the isolated track says something different. Pretty strange.

[@timdoog42]

@@TJH3113 what if he used that Vox teardrop base which I think was short scale and on the Isolated track he used a different bass. just a thought

[@anthony22bob]

Jesus. The way that open E note drops at the end of each verse (and a few scattered throughout the song) just kills me. It's so devastatingly effective. Great job as always Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Pretty cool, huh? Thanks a lot !

[@bubblesvampire7575]

What a great lesson! Our band is playing this one and I, too, found the isolated bass which helped me get the rhythm and discover more of his work on the low E string. Having said that I think I always learn more from you playing and talking about playing whatever song, including this one. You also have an uncanny knack for posting songs just I need to learn them! Thanks as always.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much, Ben.

[@Steinbacker4001]

Love these from The Cars. The Cars Deluxe Edition is great. The original version of Moving in Stereo - awesome. Thanks for another wonderful video.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@kentjones6813]

What a talent both ways.

[@TJH3113]

Yes, Ben was surely gifted.

[@iaminbetweendays]

Thanks. One of the best debut albums of all-time and one of my favorite albums, side two is better than side one!

[@TJH3113]

It was my pleasure. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@tckearns8468]

I knew you would knock this one out of the park.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

[@greenoak1]

such a fun song - thanks for highlighting that great bass line

[@TJH3113]

It is, isn't it? Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Nice to hear from you.

[@itsyourturncom]

When I first came across your channel, I searched for this song because I played it in a band in college (and it's one of my favorite Cars songs). Now today I see it in my list, and I thought, "huh, I must have missed it." But then I noticed that you just posted it today! Great to see and hear your analysis. Obviously I did not capture all the nuances in my own performance, although I'm relieved that I got most of the notes correct. Great job and thanks for posting this!

[@TJH3113]

Sorry it took me so long to get around to it! Thanks Patrick!

[@drew64rush82]

What a great looking and sounding bass.. great bass line.. I’ve always liked the Cars.. they have a lot of great tunes..great job on this one.. thank you for the work.. hope your well and have a great day..

[@TJH3113]

Glad you liked it! Thanks Drew.

[@EnergyAndLightAwakening]

Awesome. Those high notes are sounding super crisp lol.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Tiny! They are crisp, aren’t they?

[@mikelawson6456]

Ah yes, taking me back to my teenage years, and one of my all time favorite groups. Thanks for the awesome cover Troy

[@TJH3113]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mike!

[@donaldanderson7410]

Ooohhhh…wow! 🥰 how fun! I doubt this is the most difficult to play that you play, but this is the next best thing to hear Benjamin play besides being there in person hearing Ben play. Flawless execution, thank you.

[@TJH3113]

A bass-line doesn't need to be difficult or complicated to be great. It took a long time for me to learn that, but it's true! Thanks so much, Donald!

[@donaldanderson7410]

@@TJH3113 I cannot say in words, enough to explain how much I have enjoyed every single video here. Just know, that I am feeling hugely blessed. I will share my love my friend, thank you.

[@patrickgarrett9866]

You always seem to get a great tone dialed in, and the chops nailed down well! Orr was awesome!...and Elliot Easton is one of my favorites also!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much, Patrick! I'm a big fan of Elliot Easton as well.

[@jordanjones2046]

Great song to do, Troy. And that bass sounds AMAZING!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Jordan, I'm glad you liked it!

[@BertisGuitar]

Jeez, that is a really nice bass there - it looks like one of those Fender acoustic electrics.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Bertis.

[@D9ruizD9]

Best 12 minute video I seen all day!

[@TJH3113]

Haha... thanks!

[@D9ruizD9]

@@TJH3113 Your videos are amazing and so helpful keep inspiring people to play

[@joshuagaffney458]

Singing this song the whole time you are playing. LOVE what you did with Ben's bass line here. Very nice TJH! 👊

[@TJH3113]

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks Joshua!

[@mimoochodom2684]

Benny Orr rarely played the original basslines to quite a few of the songs live. Whilst they were great lines recorded , to sing and play live, a bit too fidgety. I've seen several live vids of Let's Go and What I Needed and he jumbles it around each time. Great cover of the song.

[@TJH3113]

To be honest, Ben seemed to be more of a presence than a bass player. I don't mean that as an insult. I just think he did what he needed to do in order to get in front of both the microphone and the spotlight. The songs were great, even though he was buried in the mix on the majority of the recordings and they were never known for being a great live act. That gave him the freedom to do whatever he wanted to do. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@michaelandrewtaylor2172]

@@TJH3113 I’ve seen The Cars 7-9 times… The synthesizer is drowning out a lot on quite a few tracks… Ben was a great bass player and an even better singer… I loved the live performance too. There’s only a few bands that sound like they did in the studio. Rush is one for sure… they even on a few songs they have fun with… lol Sprit of Radio is one

[@michaelandrewtaylor2172]

@@TJH3113 and it’s harder than most people think to Sing 🎤 and play a instrument… trust me I play…( in a band the Recliners ) Kansas City….. I sing a few songs and when I m singing I won’t play guitar lol 😆 it’s tough for me

[@stevenordstedt2535]

You must make good money to buy All these Basses. Because I can’t keep up with you my Bass Brother! Another great Tune/Bass playing.

[@TJH3113]

Not really, it's just what I like to spend my money on. Thanks Steve!

[@aminahmed2220]

Fantastic cover have a good weekend

[@TJH3113]

Thank you! You too!

[@linda_guitar8869]

I need to learn this by this Friday! Your video is VERY helpful! Especially the part where you play with the isolated track! Now if I can just manage to find the time to work on it this week!

[@TJH3113]

I hope it’s going well! Good luck Linda!

[@NinerFourWhiskey]

Great choice of song! Really brings back memories. I started playing bass a few years after this song was out and was among the first I tried to teach myself as a teenager.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks! I learned it when I was a really young player and, I'm sure, I butchered it.

[@patricialayden5624]

I think this is my favorite Bass line from Ben Orr, thanks to you I've just about got it, some parts are tricky!! With your help I am now playing Just what I needed, The Dangerous type and soon this one, I had to fend for myself on Candy-O!!😉

[@TJH3113]

It is a good one, isn't it? Yeah, aside from the parts being tricky in spots, they are a bit buried in the mix. Those isolated tracks were really helpful in that respect. Keep up the good work Patricia!

[@markmilner842]

Such a cool bass line. Love that bass, too.

[@TJH3113]

I think so too! Thanks Mark.

[@hemibass]

I can see the influence of Carl Thompson I thought it was one of his from the thumbnail. Bass looks/sounds awesome!

[@TJH3113]

Someone else mentioned the CT influence. Thanks, I'm really happy with how it turned out.

[@rawc]

That bass tone! 👌🔥

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks.

[@arcoins]

One of my favorite songs! Thank you, Troy!

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@arcoins]

@@TJH3113 Thanks, Troy. Went to look at a live version of this (some time in the late 70's), and Ben is playing a weird looking red bass. Any idea what that is? I know that his usual bass, his Music Man, was lost in an apartment fire at some point in the early 80's.

[@arcoins]

NM, a little more research and I found the answer: Vox Constellation IV Bass. Hadn't seen one of these before.

[@tomkeeler4243]

Always glad to see you having fun with a new song. You make each song come alive with your playing. So Enjoyable 👍👍

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much Tom! Very nice of you to say!

[@lifeson8362]

Mr Orr and Gene from KISS are criminally underrated as far as tasty bass lines go. Alive 1 on vinyl sure annunciates Genes staccato lines. Cars self titled debut is easily top 10 for a debut, up there with GNR, LZ, JHE 🤘 Keep rockin bro, your a gem on the bass!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a great comment. Take care!

[@MackAxyzz]

....i can tell you were really into this one troy; great job brother 😎

[@TJH3113]

It was more concentration than groove, but I thank you anyway.

[@Igor_Vinicius]

Troy, this time you can't blame anyone if they think it was the Everly Brothers' song, haha! I know very few songs from The Cars, didn't know this one, but loved it. Super bassline, super playing. Have a nice weekend!

[@Twobarpsi]

I initially thought the same 😃

[@TJH3113]

Hope you are ready for my next cover, it's "I Want You". Thanks Igor!

[@Igor_Vinicius]

@@TJH3113 hahahaha The Beatles, Kiss, or Elvis Costello?

[@bobt5778]

That's funny - I saw the title and immediately thought of Everly Brothers Bye Bye Love! Great job!

[@TJH3113]

You are not the only one. Thank you!

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

Benjamin Orr. Can't believe he'll be gone 22 years in October. Such a talented musician. Great cover Troy. #fuckpancreaticcancer

[@TJH3113]

💔

[@Twobarpsi]

Such a great song!!🤘🤘🤘

[@TJH3113]

It is, isn't it?

[@davidlewicki9001]

Troy, thanks for yet another eye-opening bass tutorial. Like you, I first learned this by ear from the original track where the bass is not only mixed back, but in so many places "sounds" like it's played an octave higher. Maybe that's just a product of the mix back where we hear harmonics more than the fundamental? Maybe it's a guitar mixed over the bass? I don't know, but I agree that there's no trace of the higher octave sound in the isolated bass track. But your video has me going back and relearning the tune. Oh, and you showed me that I don't have to play this with a pick. Honestly I like this bassline v2.0 much better! Cheers! Dave L.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@Oz_espinoza]

Amazing as usual!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!!

[@myownboss1]

Try this hidden gem: ‘Mendocino’ by the Sir Douglas Quintet…. I am 54 and had totally forgotten the song from 70s replay stations until Spotify recommended it!

[@TJH3113]

I'll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@artsantosv6198]

Great tone - thank you

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Art

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Awesome song and awesome cover!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you kindly!

[@grabasandwich]

I commented on that video 3 weeks ago :) Love this song!

[@TJH3113]

Very cool! She's a huge Ben Orr fan.

[@rushyeskansas]

Again a very entertaining cover my friend, never heard the song before, but I really like it, the bass line is cool. Btw very beautiful bass, like the shape and even more the sound ... fantastic ... a great instrument for a great player!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much Richie! Always nice to hear from you. Hey, did you disappear from facebook, or something?

[@rushyeskansas]

@@TJH3113 Hey Troy, no, I am still on facebook.

[@marksc1929]

Ben Orr playing that why singing.. live

[@TJH3113]

Right?

[@GioSinatraFan]

Nicely done my friend

[@TJH3113]

Thank you kindly, Dan

[@jonathanchevallier7046]

Awesome cover, as usual ;-)

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Jonathan.

[@kimbullock475]

Well done Troy…👍

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Kim.

[@michaelandrewtaylor2172]

Excellent

[@TJH3113]

Thanks

[@mikelindeman9755]

Ah, the Cars and the fabulous Benjamin Orr. For me, the voice of the Cars (no Rick hater though). Thanks for puttin’ your smart spin on it Troy. The Cars were a favorite.

[@timontide6404]

As Ric said, Ric sang the songs unless they needed to be sung well.

[@TJH3113]

For the longest time, I had no idea that Ben sang so many of their hits. I always thought it was Ocasek. Thanks Mike!

[@mikelindeman9755]

@@TJH3113 they were very complimentary vocalists. Similar styles. And regardless who was singing, you knew it was the Cars.

[@Dyna6363]

Good cover well done. I also like the Trilogy of horror Zuni Warrior mask on display.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks! That mask was made by Lou Prancik @ 1031 Studios.

[@thenameless3271]

What a cool looking bass, looks like a big turtle or a fancy plaque.

[@TJH3113]

That's exactly the look I was going for! Thanks.

[@jasonlindsay4935]

Nailed it!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Jason!

[@pedrocucaracha]

Why are your masks so cool and your playing so awesome? Come on, man, you make the rest of us look bad, hahaha!!! That was AWESOME! Man, we all miss Ben Orr.

[@TJH3113]

Most of the masks are from DeathStudios. Thanks so much, Carlo!

[@kramerbassplayer]

Nice analysis...phat tone

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Barry.

[@carolyngutierrez9804]

Yes!!! 🥰

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Doug! I'm glad you liked it!

[@cemetarygates2800]

Well done RIP Benjamin

[@TJH3113]

Thank you

[@marvinewilliams8281]

Do you remember the version by the Everly Brothers? I've never heard this version even though you play it with perfectio as you always do. ;-)

[@TJH3113]

Yes, I have! Great song! Thanks Marvine!

[@TheStuport]

I specifically came to see what Verbal Goodies you left Troy with Miss Marine! I immediately thought of my Grandma Jan...she LOVED the Everly Brothers and I can't begin to tell you how many times she would sing this to me and my siblings as we packed the Family's Fire Engine Red Volkswagen Microbus to head back home from her Corona Del Mar home! I smile with a few tears in my eyes anytime I hear their version! Thank You for A Grand Memory Miss Marvine! You be safe and well this up coming week and a shout out to your Son for taking you Out On The Town for your Birthday last week! Cheers From Ohio and Keep Strutting!

[@marvinewilliams8281]

@@TheStuport How sweet you are my friend. You have a lot of soul. Stay as are and thanks so very much. Marvine ;-)

[@chrischoir3594]

very nice

[@TJH3113]

Thanks

[@stevenordstedt2535]

P.S. not only a Geddy Fan but love the Cars to. RIP Rick Okasik.

[@TJH3113]

Cool!!!

[@treylem3]

Nice !

[@TJH3113]

Thank you !

[@cathtech15able]

The first album I ever purchased. R.I.P. B.O.

[@cathtech15able]

BTW...Joe Jackson @ The Beacon Theater 5/21.

[@TJH3113]

Very cool... and very sad.

[@TJH3113]

I'm there!

[@cathtech15able]

I'll look for ya.

[@robfickling5397]

I had my guitar on when I clicked on this video so I started playing along. After a few measures, I put the guitar down and started paying attention. That bass! Wow. So much character in the tone. You could play that bass on a thousand songs. I love the graphic on the headstock. You must wear a wizard outfit and play an appropriate song (“The Wizard,” by Sabbath?). Are you using the Bass Driver DI (v2) for that bass?

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Rob, I'm very please with how the bass turned out. As much as I love every bass that I've collected, I plan on whittling the collection down to a more reasonable number and this bass will definitely be amongst the keepers. Yes, Bass Driver Ver. 2.

[@pixoticaguy]

Ben Orr > Ric Ocasek... His voice is pure silk woven out of gold. Great cover Troy. It's all about the details, you have a great ear! Love the summary at the end! What kind of bass is that?? I typically don't go for unorthodox body shapes, but I dig that bass! Is it a Zon??

[@TJH3113]

Ben seems to be the fan favorite. Thanks John! The bass was made for my by Joe Kruse of MBJ Guitars. Joe has worked on my basses for years. He also works for Carl Thompson and does his own builds as well.

[@timothyd9543]

Great job, Troy. I've had that isolated track for a few years and, like you, I've put off learning it. Funny, a friend of mine toured with him playing bass in the 90's. One little tidbit was that Corey Feldman followed them around the West Coast and would be invited onstage to sing 'Just What I Needed'. 'He was a real good kid' my friend said. The other little tidbit was you couldn't mention Ocasek around him. If you did, he'd launch into expletives, 'That Mother....' I gathered from the conversation, although not explicitly said, that it had something to do with him getting screwed out of royalties. Anyway, I'm curious about that solo in the beginning and why you chose to finish off that E-B-A part at the end of it at the 14-12th fret rather than go back and finish it off at the 9th fret E. When I do it your way, it sounds better because you slide from the A back to the root E. But you're out of position for that E. If you go to the 9th, you're in position but it doesn't sound as cool. I might end up doing it your way, depending on what you end up saying because it does sound better. Either way, you inspired me to sit down with a couple of beers and finally get off my ass to learn this. Thanks!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Timothy. I've seen a few clips of him in the 90's in decent sized clubs. It's cool that they were kind to Corey. Seeing how Ocasek dealt with his marriage, I don't doubt that he was a ruthless businessman. I played the E on the 12th fret because it sounded a bit less "jumpy" than it did when I'd jump down to the E on the 7th fret. Ben played a bit "slurry" at times and his sound was a tad "blurry", so, because of those factors, I didn't have a n issue playing the E that high up the neck.

[@timothyd9543]

@@TJH3113 I experimented with playing the 'solo' in the beginning ending at the 7th fret as well as playing that Bm opening and closing lick by playing that whole lick on the G string except for the root. The Bm is somehow awkward to play like that because you have to play it really quickly and smoothly and the time it takes to go to that next string throws it off. You're playing both the same way that Ben played it so that's what I'm going with. Sadly, the royalties thing happens all the time. If you look at the credits for any Jane's Addiction song, for example, it's 'Music by Jane's Addiction, lyrics by Perry Farrell', seemingly meaning that he gets 2/5 share of any royalties. Pretty scummy - no wonder they broke up. Yeah, who knows with his marriage. he cut her out of his will. But she was traipsing around on red carpets with some younger guy while they were still married. So there's that.

[@kramerbassplayer]

Cars fan....used to take Ben Orr for granted...actually leaned later that he's actually better than I thought he was

[@TJH3113]

Very cool.

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Damn Troy! Did they have to cut half the forest down to find that beautiful pice of wood for that bass! DAMN! That’s Awesome! As you can tell I’m not only a fellow bass player. But I love woods. I use to work for A lumber company in So. California in the early 80’s for 4 years. I handled almost every kind of wood you’ll probably ever see or hear of. Anyways, What’s the wood and who makes that bass man?

[@TJH3113]

The body is Mahogany with a thin Maple slice and Bastogne Walnut on top. I gave some more details on it in my previous video. It was built by the fellow who has been working on my basses for the last 5 or 6 years, Joe Kruse, of MBJ Guitars. He also works for Carl Thompson.

[@michaelkemp4366]

Wow thanks!

[@TJH3113]

You bet!

[@Orrphan]

Thanks for that

[@TJH3113]

It was my pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@offbeatbassgear]

Apologies if this question was answered earlier, but what's the FAQ and specs on the custom bass if it's not too much to ask...

[@TJH3113]

I gave out some information about the bass on the first video I did with it, which was "You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)". It can be found in the text area beneath the video. I'll try to do a quick video on the bass in the next week or two.

[@13balthus1969]

great song great play is there any song you can t play?

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Marcelo. I'm certain that there are many.

[@13balthus1969]

@@TJH3113 what about where is life by keziah jones i m learning the song and there s a mini bass solo and they all play different on youtube i can t find the tabs you got a great ear so maybe ..please

[@TJH3113]

@@13balthus1969 I'll try and check it out.

[@13balthus1969]

@@TJH3113 thanks a lot

[@larzlustie8674]

What is that amazing bass???

[@TJH3113]

It was built by Joe Kruse of MBJ Guitars.