5 Of My Favourite Basses

[@nuggers23]

I'm not a moody type of person but if I ever feel lower I will play your videos to cheer myself up, you are so lovely

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

Aww that’s amazing to hear, and makes me really happy to know :) Thank you Maciej! Have a fantastic weekend!

[@DavidSJ_DAP]

I've only been following you (and Dave, for that matter) for a few months, and this is the first time I've been able to focus on your right hand technique...must have been the camera angle today...but I must say that you have the most amazing right hand I've ever seen, with a very refined and efficient motion that is a pleasure to watch on it's own, and which also, for me at least, adds a deeper layer of appreciation for the music you make with it...

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

Wow, your comment has made my day! What a lovely thing to say, thank you so much David :)

[@tomahoks]

Late arrivals are welcome too.

[@vattuvarg]

I've noticed (and commented on) exactly that before and it is absolutely wonderful to see. Even when comparing the P-basses they are all treated as individuals. It is also amazing that the choices are three really spartan traditional basses and two modern basses with knobs and switches everywhere. An open mind is rare these days. So thank you Cici once again.

[@gregmock6808]

This is so true...Cici has a very efficient right hand technique.....the way she rolls the flamenco style is very clever

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

@@vattuvarg Thank you so so much! It means the world to hear all this :)

[@Paul-D]

Great to see that Vintage getting loved :D I actually gave Dave that exact bass as a thank you for what he's done when I last seen him. And it shared some special times with me too. Love that you get to play it now. keep it up :D

[@martinbeasley1540]

Really interesting video and agree that basses definitely have an individual tonality and feel that can change not just when you would choose to use them, but even how you play....i.e. mellow notes that bloom vs dig in attack. Great to see the love for non-Fender P bases too - That Shecter sounds the Badger's bits!

[@markmilner842]

I got a P5 4 string this year, too. Same colour. Amazing bass. Can’t believe it doesn’t cost two or three times as much.

[@rvbsoundfactory]

I love the sound of your second bass! Beautiful looking too. The melody that you played was gorgeous. New subscriber..

[@OonaEskeli]

Oh lord the Schecter looks (and sounds) rad. I'm way too tempted to buy one.. :D Thanks for the nice video and greetings from a colleague in snowy Finland!

[@Mahoney5881]

Prettiest most bad A...S Bassist on the internet! You and Dave are amazing! (drummer too)

[@TheDD1255]

Hi, a will ago I saw a video of you playing the gorgeous blue/green marcus miller p-bass. I fell in love at first look. Took ages to find one but at last...I now have my own gorgeous blue/green marcus miller p-bass and I fell in love a 2nd time while holding it. Love it. Thanks for showing me the bass

[@AlbusBand]

That Schecter makes me want to buy a bass, lol. The Sire on looks alone is my second favorite, but that Schecter….oh man…hope you’re well, sending lots of love to you n Dave!!!

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

Do it… you know you want to ;) Loads of love to you! :)

[@AlbusBand]

@@CiciVonStrangelove if I ever decide to buy a bass (might be a good idea to have one lying around, though I wouldn’t wanna step on my bass players creative toes), I will definitely consider it. It really is gorgeous.

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

@@AlbusBand Awesome! If you ever have any questions, please feel free to ask, and I’ll do my best :)

[@ChristTiger]

I bought that Schecter based on your recommendation Cici. Glad I did, love it. 😎 Cheers!

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

@@ChristTiger That’s absolutely awesome to know!! I’m so happy you love it. Thanks so much :)

[@Rocktalk101]

Some great bass guitars there Cici! I have to say the schecter is my favorite as you already know from past comments I am a big Schecter fan and own several myself. Your custom bass and the Ibanez would be my second and 3rd choices but all of them were great!

[@robjones7725]

I'm going to be naughty and put them in my order of preference, mostly based on aesthetics and construction: 1/ Schecter 2/ Anaconda 3/ Ibanez 4/ Sire 5/ Vintage relic (I hate relic guitars!) I really enjoy your clean melodic bass playing - very musical and relaxing 🙂 Thanks for this enjoyable video and I look forward to your bass collection 2022 video. PS My fav bass is my Harley Benton MB-4 SB - total bargain!

[@SpookyLukeyD]

Love this! Thanks for sharing! 😊 You really can't go wrong with Ibanez. Always top quality! Never thought I'd give a 6 string a go but I bought a SR306EB and even though the neck looks like a cricket bat it's still super comfy. My most expensive bass is also an Ibanez, a 2005 era 'K5' because I'm a massive Korn fan haha

[@malcolmbennett3907]

Bought a second hand black Vintage P Bass when I moved from 6 string to bass earlier this year. Very reasonable price. Lovely sounding guitar.

[@VHToff0li]

That schecter is amazing!!!

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

I agree! :)

[@livinGhost88]

This was really cool to learn some new things about bass guitars. Especially since I'm so unfamiliar with them (which needs to change, since you know, I started picking it up lol) It was great seeing and hearing the diversity in each of their features.

[@AdamBurseMusic]

Great video Cici, that was awesome 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Merjia]

I completely understand now being able to chose your top five basses, it would be like picking your favourite limbs. 😁 These are some gorgeous basses. 🤘

[@IndigoJo]

At least with basses there are more than four to choose from.

[@newsles2]

Great video :) Interesting story about the Vintage. I have a Vintage acoustic and rate it really highly. Good to know their basses are really good too.

[@newsles2]

Incidentally, I don't have a bass atm, hence checking out recommendations and the favourites of others. For the record, my last bass was a black Yamaha BB400s fretless from the '80s. Absolutely loved how it sounded - but it was too good for me, so I sold it prior to moving to the US. I rather regret it now since I haven't found a replacement yet! Keep making these great vids and happy weekend :)

[@robertmansell3667]

I brought the Sire on your recommendation,it’s a beauty,I’ve recently strung it with flats 👌❤️my other favourite bass is an 87 Korean Squire Jazz that I brought for £100😊

[@tomahoks]

Bought

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

Aww wow, that’s awesome!! I’m glad you like it, I bet it sounds lovely with flats, I might try that myself! Bet the Squire is lovely too! Thanks Robert, enjoy :)

[@DarrellW_UK]

My oh my are there some lovely basses there? I’m amazed how good the Vintage (brand) one sounded, like you said it’s very warm but has an edge! The Sire basses are unreal for what they cost, for that matter so are their guitars! I sort of wonder about the weight, I know that you’re quite petite so weight is bound to be a consideration, does that have any connection with there being no Fender basses in your list? I found Fender and Squier basses very heavy except the Mustang and Jaguar which are short scale anyway.

[@mrblue8439]

Your P5 Exotic bass I knew was going to be your favourite one 🙂 We've seen you play it a lot in your shorts videos. My bass is a Tobias 4 string. Do you have a Tobias Cici ?

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

Of course haha!! and that’s awesome, I don’t actually, but I’d love to try one :)

[@FromTheMosh]

Some sexy sound sticks there. Cici I was wondering....what do you use to listen to bass heavy audio. As for KZbin I find using headphones or a average speaker setup I'm missing out on so much of the sound. I actually play most your vids through my boss katana haha it's the only thing I have that captures the sound.

[@CheekyChunt]

I just brought a sire p5 all because of you, Loving every time I pick it up. So thank you for the recommendation, I am tempted to wrap the pick plate white though haha

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

Aww wow, that’s amazing to hear!! Thank you so much :) I bet that would look amazing!! Enjoy!

[@themagicbeatz]

those bass are awesome

[@apistol61]

its a good rule of thumb,, more guitars/ basses is better,, lol,, seriously true. Beautiful Basses one n all, The Anaconda is awesome!

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

I completely agree ;) hahaha! It really is isn’t it :)

[@romanfinch5609]

That anaconda bass is so beautiful 😍 thanks for sharing your collection!

[@Roasty420]

Definitely love the list :D I'm a huge fan of Ibanez, so I do love the Ibanez you have, but that Schecter looks amazing and sounds amazing.

[@TiberiusWallace]

Bass Jam 3 is delicious.

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

I’m really glad you liked it, thank you so much! I want to make a song out of it :)

[@williamclementsonbass1795]

I really dig No. 5....both the tone and whot yer playin!

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

Thank you so much Bill! I’m glad you like it :)

[@Aaron78155]

Do you prefer bass guitar over regular 6 string? If so, why? Love all your content on here and the Andertons page.

[@donneffmusic9154]

Love that you're evil CiCi!

[@donneffmusic9154]

OH CRAP!!! Seeing that bass pop out of nowhere just made me realize not only are you evil but you are ✨magical!✨♥️

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

Haha!! Aww thank you very much Don :)

[@donneffmusic9154]

@@CiciVonStrangelove anytime CiCi :)

[@streather]

This video was slightly more expensive than I thought it was going to be, adding a Sire to my wish list now, hoping Andertons get more 5 strings in soon before I pull the trigger though. As a few other people have posted their favourite guitars, I guess I'll do mine too. It's a Peavey Milestone 5 string, It's not the greatest bass in the world but I love playing it for some reason... plus it only cost me £50 at an auction direct from Peavey when they moved their uk factory.

[@cindarella1100]

Hii CiCi 👩 #1 is nice 🌟 that roasted almond polished neck is gorgeous and the Seafoam Green colour is absolutely refreshing, #2 deff looks like your go to guitar for sure, #3 looks nice with the Gold Hardware, this bass deff looks like it is made for contemporary work, you sound like you move around on the neck freer when you play it, your dexterity sounds more optional and progressive on this bass, #4 looks very progressive, #5 looks very beefy, I ❤️ your passion for your bass guitars, your energy is addictive, you are an amazing woman, you deff play differently on different bass, awesome video CiCi, from: Scranton, Pennsylvania 👩

[@Logrowlf]

Hey i have a SR 705, it was my first bass! looks like the 4 but it is blue. Awesome neck on it.

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

That’s awesome!! They do have amazing necks don’t they :) My first bass was an SR300!

[@lockharthorsburgh8601]

Excellent video. Have to admit, your videos are making me crave a P or a P-J style to go with my two "modern" basses. That said, I'd love to see the video (through Andertons, perhaps?) when you get your first shot of a Dingwall. ;)

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

I love the SR700 - I'm thinking of stripping the nasty brown off my SR500 and refinishing it or putting on a vinyl sticker of a maple top I bought from ebay ages ago

[@boogie404]

Schecter fits you! And has great tone, I think it's my fav. I had 2 Vintage P's, now I play on Sire D5 with Lollar pickup. Great jamming

[@bert_buikema]

I have two Vintage V4's, one of them the Tony Butler tribute. Really nice P basses, worth checking out.

[@markmalonson7531]

Cool as all.This is a show nice.

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

< < < I MUST SAY THE "CRUSHER" CRUSHES ! > > >

[@snowlily5540]

amazing video. loved the Ibanez and the schecter. I love my sire p5 though, such a sick bass do you teach bass lessons or have you thought about doing it online? I've been playing about half a year and would love some critique and advice for progressing further :D

[@Idyll_Insomniac]

I'm currently learning guitar, got an old Tanglewood Katana (with a few issues), but hopefully getting a bass soon :) Recently got a liking for them as a lot of my favourite musicians are bassists/vocalists

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Excellent 🎸🎵🎶

[@spencermarszalek]

I used to have that Schecter and I regret selling it. I was after a Fender American Elite P bass at the time, still have the fender but really miss the exotic p bass.

[@litos_mendes]

i still think that your old ibanez bass is the best looking one ... i always wanted the guitar version of it

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

It is absolutely gorgeous in every way :)

[@zerothree332]

Hi CiCi, my dream bass is a Ken Smith, Fodera or F Bass. I own a few basses, but my main bass is a Lakland. 😁

[@lewissharman409]

My 07 Dean guitars Dime Razorback bass is 1 of favorite basses

[@rvbsoundfactory]

Miss Cici, second bass the second melody. what is that tune? It's so dreamy. Sort of medieval with a rock flavor. Please point me in the right direction in (Taps). Cuz I can't read music yet. I am sure that you're very busy but when you get a chance. Peace.

[@brokentuskclan1795]

I have heard a lot of good things about Harley Benton Rickenbackers (or to quote one commenter 'Chickenbackers'), They are supposed to be close to the original for a fifth of the price.

[@maggie_charm]

Hello Cici, I‘m a beginner to bass and would like to ask, if you give suggestions to which strings you use (flats or rounds?) Do you have or plan a video on that topic? Thanks in advance!! 😊

[@Mr.5hady]

A little bit off topic. But can you plz tell me how you got the tone for your cover of Paranoid? It was amazing! 🙀

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

I'm not an Ibanez guy, but this Soundgear looks amazing!

[@TheProgGuy]

I was never an Ibanez guy, I was convinced they only put out low quality stuff (as I believe they had QC issues years back). When I was looking to get my first 5 string, the SR series was at the top of the list for a neck width to be similar to a jazz bass (as that is the only bass I had played for the first 7 years). I demo'd a couple of them (SR505) before I bought one and they are all very much the same...consistent. Even the entry level Talman basses are incredible!

[@IndigoJo]

How do Sire do it? They outsource production to Indonesia and mechanise to the max.

[@revlewisrees9880]

Your ‘C’ bass reminds me of Leo Lyons’ “Woodstock” 62(?) Jazz Bass which was naturally roadworn over the years. Bass Centre does a replica of it for about £2k.

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

That’s awesome!! I see what you mean :)

[@alahad]

bass 5 is stupid beautiful for reals

[@detsistaaventyret]

That Vintage P-bass looks and sound awesome! Perfect with those reflector knobs too! Do you have flats on that one?

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

It’s pretty epic isn’t it! Glad you like the reflector knobs too :) I don’t have flats on that one, but it sounds like it haha!

[@detsistaaventyret]

@@CiciVonStrangelove It suits you! Very cool indeed!

[@carpediemarts705]

Wish you listed the basses in the vid notes.

[@godam1402]

I like basses no 5 good 👍

[@HelloThere-dz6db]

I think you can cover my bass tracks. You'll need to only use your bone on your right thumb as that is how I play the bass as my second instrument - guitar is the first one. I'm laying down my own drum tracks on my third instrument. Vocals is my 4th. I'm hoping to find people to cover my music as I front the band. I'll look to you for advice on everything drums/bass. Thanks for the video!

[@LowendNate]

I had to sell my exotic due to car problems and i miss that bass so fucking much it was fantastic

[@AldeanLeger]

Please pronounce evil as eeeee-ville like Shakespeare style

[@jesusnavarro2758]

Muy bonitos 😊 los bajos 😍 como tú 😊

[@markmalonson7531]

You are so nice!

[@opinionsnotfacts]

The Phil lynott p bass is cool as fuck

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

It’s awesome isn’t it! :)

[@opinionsnotfacts]

@@CiciVonStrangelove mirror pickguards always look cool

[@OonaEskeli]

That is indeed super nice but in my opinion Frank Bello's ESP/LTD FB-4 signature (with the mirror pg) is even cooler because it has a matching headstock! :-)

[@riffsnoleads]

3 of 5 are P basses, which is of no surprise. It is legitimately the superior bass sound.

[@robertzhang9942]

What amp did you use in this video?

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

Ashdown ABM600 Evo IV :)

[@robertzhang9942]

@@CiciVonStrangelove Thank you!

[@richardlynch5632]

😎👍❤🖖

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

😊💜

[@adrianrock9538]

😘😘😘😘😘

[@MrUNIXsnob]

Sure more adventures of bass girl

[@gradis13]

Any recomendations for 250 for a beginner?

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

The East Coast MB4 is a great bass (£179), the neck is a little bit wider than I would prefer, but I am absolutely tiny (4’11), so that may not be an issue for you at all (it barely is for me)! Also a great all rounder with a perfect beginner neck is the Ibanez Soundgear SR300, they’re slightly above budget (£269), but I started on one of those and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect bass to start on. I still absolutely love it, the neck is really skinny too!

[@gradis13]

@@CiciVonStrangelove thank you so much, this helps a lot.

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

@@gradis13 No problem at all :) Always happy to answer any questions you might have in the future as well (to the best of my ability!)

[@burzumaargh]

I have a crush on Cici 🥰

[@FacPhoto]

Try Sandberg basses…

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

I have, but I wasn’t a fan of the ones I tried. That’s not to say there aren’t some out there I’d love though

[@theshapeexists]

Do yourself a favor and try a Warwick thumb or corvette. Nothing on the planet growls like a Warwick bass made in Germany

[@isaacskelly5916]

666 likes.

[@isaacskelly5916]

667... cause Isent my like too.

[@matzer8846]

So evil 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DrunkenRhinoceros]

Red Yarn extensions are evil.

[@sebg2086]

not a single fender wow.....3 fake fender.......not good

[@OonaEskeli]

I do acknowledge that Fender has become a household name but I think that one can definitely do without a Fender with brands like Sire, LTD, and Schecter putting out awesome stuff. The Fender name carries a considerably higher price tag even though the quality isn't necessarily that much higher... This coming from a person that owns and has owned Fender basses :-D

[@joshlawless1022]

Imagine thinking that a bass has to be a fender. It ain’t 1962 anymore, chief. Haha

[@sebg2086]

@@joshlawless1022 fender the best xoxo

[@randomserb761]

@@sebg2086 You can play basketball without Air Jordans. You can keep your pants around your waist without a Gucci belt. You can play bass without a Fender instrument.