my RIDICULOUS bass collection - 2023 Update

[@leethebassplayer4902]

We need a video on Ian’s bass collection next!

[@p3dro734]

yyyesssss!!!!

[@devinebass]

the video would be WAY too long, lol! ;)

[@professorweedington4962]

That would be a feature length film

[@amsknirb]

@@devinebass and worth every second!

[@sullenpuffin]

I’d love to see this jazz bass collection we’ve heard about!

[@ResidentRob]

I loved watching Ian nerd out playing the Magnum bass and playing 'Don't Stop Believin', pure joy.

[@devinebass]

🙌🏻🧡🔥

[@1963sthomas]

Back in the early 80's I bought a fretless Wal. Very similar look to Scott's Wal with an amazing unmarked neck. I went down to the factory, played and discussed lots of options, what a day that was - they then built it for me over the coming months. It took me many years to pay it off, but what a bass. 20+ years later - it was stolen from my house in London. I'm pretty sure the thief had no idea what they had... I searched hard for many years but it never turned up. A bit of a sad end but we played many gigs togther and watching this video brought back some lovely memories...

[@RedshiftDougal]

41:07 A very fun to watch video, guys. Thank you! As an instrument maker, I've just *got* to make one correction [pushes spectacles up bridge of nose]: the top and back facings on the Wal Mk1 are in stained *sycamore*, not spruce. Spruce is far too soft to use as a facing and never has figuring (flame) like that. End of pedantry. 😊

[@pwlebrun4573]

But wait! There’s more (pedantry)! For the Yanks out there, “sycamore” in the U.K. is a variety of maple (oh what the hell, let’s go Full Pedant: Acer pseudoplatanus), while the sycamore in North America is related to the plane tree.

[@DLHshed]

My favorites out of them all imo: 1. 84 Ken Smith, 2. Wal 3. Alleva Copollo. Amazing collection overall Scott! I enjoyed this very much, thanks!! ❤

[@TheEnderBand]

That Alleva popped right out at me, such a rich sound

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@rossinisilva1302]

You both on video together are a such a joy to watch. Half an hour of smiles and fun, good vibes. Blessings on you all

[@andrew_owens7680]

For the longest time I was freaked out. I couldn't tell them apart and was wondering if it was one guy who alternated accents. Gillian Anderson who was raised in Britain can do that.

[@exhpv]

I dunno, all these boutique basses in the world, but I still find an old jazz bass to be the coolest of the lot..

[@GregSRX7]

I thought the same thing...That 1974 Jazz had the sound I loved.

[@greenmanalishi82]

Yep 👍

[@inspector_7152]

The output of a Wal can be adjusted in the electronics section. There are 4 mini pots inside. 2 are for slight adjustment of the low mid of each pickup, one for gain and one for the amount of pick attack.

[@The-Selfish-Meme]

I went to Leeds College of Music in 1988 and did the 3 year jazz degree course... you didn't miss much! I have learned more through watching you than I ever did at Leeds...

[@devinebass]

Wow, that's some high praise! We're thrilled to have been a part of your bass education journey. Keep on groovin', and remember, the best lessons are often the ones you're passionate about! 🎸🎶🤘

[@chocomintrl]

My favourite has to be the 70s jazz bass, the wear and finish on it is gorgeous and I just love the simplicity of a really solid fender jazz - will be my dream to eventually have a bass just like that one.

[@devinebass]

It's a beast for sure! 🙌🏻🧡🔥

[@doug5yuiop]

Definitely the jazz basses for me.

[@zprep4707]

This is just so damn comfy to watch…makes the work day go by so fast and stressless. Love the demos/comparisons and love those beauties! (the basses…sorry guys 😂).

[@devinebass]

🤣🙌🏻🧡

[@foothilla]

What's your job? Watching paint dry?

[@hanorokpony420]

I've gone light. Down to 9 basses 1. Ibanez Premium 2600 2. Epiphone Thunderbird 3. Warwick Corvette $$ 4. Harley Benton RB-414 5. MIM Fender Precision 6. Sire Marcus Miller v5 Jazz 7. Peavey Fury 8. Jackson Minion (son's bass) 9. Best Choice Acoustic (I play bass while hiking)

[@0Nafod0]

top five I'd recommend: Ken Smith Basses: Known for their unique sound, cutting through mixes amazingly, and the innovation behind various modern bass features. Wall Basses: Despite their rarity and expense, these basses offer a distinctive, unique sound with experimental electronics and a one-of-a-kind shape. Manise Bass: A six-string, 32-inch scale bass made of multilaminate construction, offering a work of art look, solid neck, and both magnetic and piezo pickups. Capo Basses: Crafted with active electronics based on the Fender platform, offering a familiar Fender feel with a unique active setup. Ovation Magnum: Known for being used in famous tracks like "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey, this bass offers a vintage vibe with a heavy, solid feel and a distinctive sound.

[@LCA1985]

Others watching the amazing bass collection and drowling....me pausing the demos to appreciate the amazing fills and chops of Scott when playing them...😮 . Seriously, you have such a good taste and technique, everything sound beautiful and meaningful. I definetly have to learn some of those fills 😂

[@Bassdriver]

First bass with onboard active electronics? Alembic. First 5-string bass? Alembic. Give the Wickershams some credit, folks ;-) As for my favourites among Scott's basses - they go like that: 1. Wal (but with fresh strings, they don't like dead rounds, just like Alembics) 2. '84 Ken Smith 4 3. Yamaha BB ex aequo with the fretless F Bass. And if I could choose among the giveaway ones... I guess it would be the Willis Ibanez. I love playing fretless and that thing is just YUM.

[@devinebass]

Absolutely, Alembic made some groundbreaking basses with onboard active electronics! Ian's collection is indeed impressive, and each bass has its unique charm. That Willis Ibanez fretless sounds like a dream! Keep rockin' and enjoying those basses. 🎸🎶🤘

[@Bassdriver]

​@@devinebassahhh, me and my ADHD! I meant your basses, of course. The one you've showed here. All of them are awesome but the Wal, the '84 Smith, the BB and the fretless F are by far my favourites.

[@TheEnderBand]

Michael Anthony used a BB I believe. Yamaha makes great stuff, some of the best instruments I ever owned were Yamaha. I had a TRB 5 string and it had the clearest low B ever, I miss that thing I believe the late great Sean Malone of Cynic used a fretless Kubicki in the early 90s before switching to Ibanezes

[@devinebass]

Absolutely! Yamaha has a fantastic reputation for making high-quality instruments, and it's no surprise that Michael Anthony and others have found their sound with them. That TRB 5-string sounds like it was a gem! And it's interesting to learn about Sean Malone's journey with basses too. Keep those stories and grooves alive! 🎸🎶🤘

[@Miuweli]

And Malone switched to using a Ibanez GWB, also present in this video. Only later he started using what I believe to be defretted Soundgears. This is from what I've gathered over the years of being a fan of Malone's, especially Gordian Knot era.

[@BarefacedAudio]

I remember hearing that anecdote about your conversion to bass from Chris after I’d done a talk about speaker tech at the Bass Guitar Show 2017 - I also got quite a few decades of UK bass & amp history from him, we were chatting ages avoiding the deafening chaotic noise of the main hall! That first job worked out well for you! 🙌

[@devinebass]

Oh, that's a cool memory from the Bass Guitar Show! It's amazing how those chance encounters can shape our musical journeys. Keep on groovin', and thanks for being a part of the bass community! 🎸🎶🤘

[@PjRjHj]

Fricken awesome. A jaw dropping collection right there. Two great British legacy brands represented in Overwater and Wal, both with very different philosophies. Maybe one day they'll be joined by a Jaydee and Status? The two Ken Smiths sounded quite different to each other too. Who doesn't love that Fodera style dovetail neck joint. Wal and Ken Smith look to have similar pickup placement, though obviously very different humbuckers. As a short fella with small hands, I appreciated the amount of "33 inches with narrow string spacings 😅 *The Wal output difference is probably the pickup heights but don't forget the internal gain trimpot. I think i recall reading Wal's Pete Stevens considering their wenge topped basses as having the most aggressive, pronounced attack from their offerings. Also nice to see Mick Karn getting a shout out

[@devinebass]

Thanks for the awesome insight! It's incredible to see the unique philosophies of brands like Overwater and Wal showcased in this collection. And you're right, the diversity in sound and design, like that Fodera-style neck joint, adds so much character to each bass. Keep those grooves coming, and who knows, maybe a Jaydee and Status will join the family someday! 🎸🤘

[@charlielucas3386]

This video is so awesome to watch! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome chemistry between two awesome bassists! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 My brain just starts drooling with anticipation when I see these monster axes!! 🎼🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@devinebass]

Awesome to hear dude, thanks for checking out the video!

[@jeremytarling5164]

If you need any storage space Scott, I'd be happy to look after a few for you!!😂

[@devinebass]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ghenos_153]

My top 4: 1. The P-bass of doom 2. BNF 5 3. Manne 6 strings 4. '74 jazz bass

[@keithbutler2222]

The 'Don't Stop Believin' bass and the Live aid bass...very cool.

[@bongosock]

The neck on the '74 Jazz bass looks to be on a slight angle: the strings where the neck meets the body don't look quite centred. If so, you can probably correct that fairly easily.

[@4strings4me]

Yo this is why I would never own more than 3 ro 4 basses at a time. It's too difficult to let them go. They become family to us. My first bass was given to me ( MusicMan 77 Sabre) Tabacco Sunburst with mutes on the bridge. It's been over 20 year but to this today I regret selling that bass. Great collection...

[@devinebass]

Totally get that connection to your basses! They do become like family, and we all have those special ones we wish we never let go of. Keep on groovin' with your collection! 🎶🤘

[@TheFargoRailroadCo]

Love you guys!! btw where all Scott's knobs at?! none on the overwater p, none on the moollon/cs p

[@admarhermans1]

Scott, the Factor? In true John Taylor colour? Really? What are you? ‘Devine’ ? 🤣 This one’s special! Like the Banana bass and the ‘74 Jazz. It should go to a young humanoïd! Man, this feels like catharsis in it’s truest form! It’ll make you feel good, but think about the one that gets to play this as her’s/ his actual bass! Man, this is so beautiful what you are doing! I’m in tears here, but happy. Man, this giveaway is like ‘Giant Steps’ on a human level. 🖖

[@broskimedula5300]

This is not just a showcase of your collection, but there's a bit of bass guitar history and demos thrown in for good measure. Me likey likey.

[@och70]

Billy Sheehan's first Yamaha bass was a pink BB3000, you'll see him playing in the "On Bass" VHS tape.

[@devinebass]

Thanks for the cool trivia, and you're absolutely right about Billy Sheehan's pink BB3000! 🎸🤘 It's always fun to dive into the history of these iconic basses. Keep rockin'! 🎶🔥

[@stevenvedder4298]

Always a pleasure hanging with you guys.

[@mikefellows3901]

Man I loved watching this, what a great insight into the best of bass out there ... Always lusted after a Wal and your comments just cemented my experience lol .... Cheers guys!

[@pistolpete6114]

I've been "ordered" to sell most of my basses, by my wife, prior to our move back to the EU (Spain). I have 2 Yin Yang DeluxeFoderas, 2 Walls, Gibson Thunderbird II, Prototype Fender Jazz owned by Rudy Sarzo, '62 stacked knob Fender Jazz, Fender owned by Warren Waters, Fender owned by Stu Hamm, Fender owned by Pablo Cruise bass player, 1984 Warwick Streamer Stage I NT Masterbuilt Spector NS that caused a "copyright" lawsuit between Spector and Warwick and the list continues.....

[@Gzk0123]

I think you need a new wife, bro

[@xanderdaniels8284]

The Yamaha BB basses have my favorite necks ever, some other noteable BB players would be Peter Hook, Nathan East, Abraham Laboriel (at least at one time he did), and my personal favorite, Tetsuo Sakurai.

[@andyronayne7947]

Notable Yamaha players: Nathan East, Peter Hook, Curt Smith (Tears for Fears/Graduate), the dude from Van Halen etc etc

[@JoshuaWyborn]

Live in Carlisle, and love Overwater! we used to be Facebook pals, and man, I adore your journey, Scott!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@AhhSwells]

Great video. When it comes to English basses it’s worth mentioning Status Graphite. Totally amazing instruments and a ton of great players that use them. Not just for top end slappy mark King style either. The neck pickup sound on them is astonishing.

[@NikkieRoxxx]

27:40 also played a kubicki: Tom Hamilton, Sean Malone rip❤, John Taylor

[@bassiclogic]

I just sold my 1996 Kensmith BTG 5 Custom last year! It was an amazing bass. I was the second owner of it. I do miss it!

[@jean-philippemorin1176]

If I am not wrong, there would be a trim pot for the output inside the electronic compartment of the wal basses, so you could adjust that to match output of Ian's bass

[@crpat]

@devinebass @scottsbasslessons are the strings on the pbass of doom chromes? The silk looks teal rather than blue...

[@GreetTheSacredCow]

Yeah, Wal is the holy grail for me. Love that they both own one now!

[@devinebass]

🙌🏻🧡🔥

[@kellyvibert7861]

The Gary Willis Ibanez sounds absolutely lovely. Nice video, really enjoyed watching Scott, thanks.

[@devinebass]

Thanks for checking it out dude! 🙌🏻🧡🔥

[@lennyghoul]

That Journey bass is insane!

[@La_sagne]

yeah... it looks and sounds like its on a different level eventhough these are all top quality, not exactly cheap basses

[@jonathanfeuerstein4221]

Amazing collection. Love it! More please

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@TinoR626]

I was looking for a fretless bass recently and found a 2019 MIM Fender Jazz for sale for 400 bucks. The guy bought it during covid but never played it. So i decided it wasnt a bad price. It came with a set of Seymour Duncan quarter pound pickups, badass bridge, hipshot tuner, and a hard case. He even gave me the Rumble 25, well worth the 2 hour drive. Those wondering the shop where he bought the bass from did all the work and the old parts were in the case.

[@gorandelac]

That Manne bass just sounds insane! So noble sounding...

[@brentheathersimons7042]

Scott and Ian if you ever get tired of the Wal basses feel free to send them my way! 😀...and the Kubicki...and the F Basses...and the 74 Jazz...😉 Brent, VT USA

[@devinebass]

Haha, we'll keep that in mind, Brent! 😉 You've got great taste in basses. Keep on rockin' in VT, USA! 🎸🎶🤘

[@brentheathersimons7042]

😀 Keep up the wonderful channel Gents!@@devinebass

[@GingerBass]

Loved the sound of the Overwater pbass. Similar to my active emg pbass.

[@WQuietHawk]

I've got 4 electric (1fretless, 1 eight string), 2 acoustic and 3 double basses (1/2, 5/8, & 3/4 sizes). I pretend that ~1 of each, justifies it.

[@xeverettx2564]

Really surprised not to see a maple board p-bass, RIC 4001-4003, Gibson EB-0/Thunderbird/RD, Tobias, MusicMan String Ray, and last but not least G&L!!! All of which are true rock n roll beast and even some good funk/r&b/jazz pieces. Oh that 80’s black yamaha BB3000 was played by Johnny Winters bass player through the 90’s-2,000’s straight up to his death. It was that exact black with matching headstock and the light colored rings around th pick up! One if not the greatest live blues bass man I have ever witnessed!

[@magnusjensson8199]

Andy Rourke has a BB bass on the Hatful of Hollow album. Peter Hook plays BB bass as well.

[@markkarwan9360]

As a double bassist with a C-extension, the Kubicki extension makes perfect sense to me and I would love to see another manufacture use that idea!!

[@Obxhatman]

Very good back stories , and some really sick thumpers. The banana man , wow what an incredible sound across that board.

[@devinebass]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

So many basses, but the only one I would want is this beautiful '74 Fender Jazz! Also, no StingRay no fun(k)! 😋

[@balisaani]

Same

[@devinebass]

That '74 Fender Jazz has its own magic for sure! And you're right, the StingRay brings the funk. 😄🎸🎶 Keep grooving!

[@OsmarOliveira]

Such a cool video! All basses are awesome, but there is something special with that 4 string Ken Smith and Alleva Coppolo. Ian's Wal sounds great too.

[@MAVIEGUITARS]

Best collection I've seen. Thumbs up!

[@michaelkennedy7709]

Awesome collection Scott! 🎸

[@devinebass]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@hardRIKY]

This video was such a pleasure to watch. I'd love to see Ian's collection

[@devinebass]

We'd be here for a while with Ian's!! Although maybe we will...

[@snoopyjc]

Scott’s WAL sounds like the best bass of the bunch!!

[@devinebass]

🙌🏻🧡🔥

[@ian_gotts]

LOVE the chemistry / banter between you

[@kbnathan1]

As If you wanted to go to Leeds college of music, I’m working there atm its called Leeds conservatoire. I recently picked up a bass and started learning since I’ve been working there and I came across your channel a few months ago. I just entered the competition and became an SBL Academy member! I’m looking forward to checking out the lessons and improving my bass playing. Some awesome basses in this collection too :)

[@andrewpinner3181]

Another great & fun video guys ! Cool basses & great talent from both !

[@RichardFaller-q4n]

Scott not to correct you but it was Alembic first active electronics and to use a filter instead of just bass/mid treble, first multi laminent body's and neck and neck through, quick release strings, Graphite necks. I love mine just about anything you want and never a complaint.

[@soopahsoopah]

25:10 It's a Kubicki EX- Factor because it has the drop-D lever. There are ones without the lever that are simply called Factor.

[@marcblum5348]

Such videos where a broad range of basses are played by the same people in the same setting are so insightful. THX

[@josephpbrown]

8:56 Tetsuo Sakurai of Casiopea! Rocked a BB2K for the Mint Jams stuff and had a signature BB5K, as seen on the Galactic Funk live video

[@LGNYR]

That 74 Jazz is probably a 75 transition year bass, it has the chrome bullet truss rod adjuster for a a 75-76 but it has the older style headstock decal.

[@AndyPanda9]

You don't have the stock P pickup on that BB3000. The original P pickup would have had pole pieces instead of the fat rail. That neck pickup looks to be from a more recent Yamaha BB1024

[@markfretless]

Great geek fest, thoroughly enjoyed this; cheers to both of you and the whole crew who helped you put this together!🤗

[@cestusfr]

what a treat it was.

[@joedevito4711]

Love this video, love almost all the SBL videos. One request, how can you show some love to us lefty's on the giveaways?!?!

[@jhc82681]

I'm glad to see that even a master such as Scott D has to count frets in the upper register to see how many the bass has. Glad it's not just me!! 😆

[@ethanhitchcock5431]

The last bass , the ' WAL ' bass is a beautiful monster ! Love it !

[@paofredi85]

The Yamaha BB's neck pickup is not in P position. It's closer to the neck. So some BB owners report in Basschat. That alone would explain the difference in sound with a P bass.

[@musicman0024]

Just did the same, down to 18 (from 30), was hard at first, but feeling more free emotionally to play them more since the heard is thinned out. Will probably cut down to 12. That will be a good number for me.

[@empirelight5477]

That is such a great collection.

[@devinebass]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Tone_Jammer]

A lot of songs by the smiths were recorded on a Yamaha BB by Andy Rourke

[@devinebass]

🔥🔥🔥

[@m1k3g3tz]

basses scott needs: 1. fender performer 2. peavey cirrus 4 / dynabass 3. peavey t-40 4. anything Carl Thompson 5. an ibanez S bass

[@devinebass]

🤤🤤🤤

[@craigjones2050]

I notice the yammy has updated pickups from the bb2024 series...nice!

[@aigy85]

About the BB3000 in black. I think Jimmy Bain was the most well known player of that particular instrument!

[@jaycianfrini77]

Great collection!! Even better school. Praying I win the F-Bass VF4 Custom. Would love to see Ian's basses as well

[@danishchristopher1344]

Hi Scott, I was expecting a vintage Tobias Classic or Signature model in your bass collection! Also, have you thought of reviewing Pre Gibson Tobias or Gibson era Tobias bass guitars?

[@DylanWOWilliams]

The Wal is my dream bass. I don’t have any where near enough money for one, but maybe one day.

[@gundorambau1647]

Scott :breaths Ian: OHHHH MY LORDDDD!!! 🤯

[@mrbungle7586]

42.48, I always think of the, what's the? Flea, give it away. Like, only a few weeks ago comparing Come Together. 👍

[@evansmith4615]

The Yamaha BB 3000 Tony Kanal and Richard Page of Mr. Mister, Nathan East for a while as well.

[@rws10923]

It figures that I'd miss a giveaway for a Gary Willis signature! Also, Jonas Reingold from the Flower Kings played a Yamaha BB for quite a while. Extremely unique sound. And the late, great Sean Malone played a fretless Kubicki Factor on Cynic's Focus album.

[@jonathanhorne6503]

Interesting collection. I only have ten in my collection including my standup and Uke bass. Do you have any hollow or semi hollow body basses. I have a 67 Gibson EB2C and a pair of Hofner Clubs. It seems my keepers all have 30” scales. Coincidence mostly. They are all passive.

[@TheBangAttack]

Iconic duo!

[@friskybass101]

is it me or did all these Basses come straight out of their cases PERFECTLY TUNED and ready to play? IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION

[@devinebass]

👀👀👀

[@BlueDevilsBari]

This may well be one of the Best Videos you have ever done! Need I say more? Love the Wal, But oooo the sounds that come from the Ken Smith are phenomenal! I think my fave is the F bass BNF-5!!! I really am super jealous!!! Great Collection!!!!!! With so many great choices, I don't see how you could ever pick one over the other!? I really do love them all! Pokemon Bass Collection: Gotta have 'em all! Until I do, I just have my 1979 Rickenbacker 4001 in Mapleglo, 2010 Fender American Deluxe Active Jazz Blonde Ash, and my Dean EAB4. I really regret getting rid of my 1975 Gibson Ripper Bass in natural, as well as my old short scale 1972 Fender Musicmaster in white(age yellowed to a cream color). Keep 'em all if you can, although I appreciate that you are doing a special giveaway.

[@travisazzopardi8024]

F basses (Canadian made in Hamilton Ontario) are incredible basses but expensive af.

[@admarhermans1]

You missed one colour on the ‘P Bass of Doom’: sunburst. My guess: sunburst / Candy Apple Red / white. 🖖

[@voyagerstreamingyt9188]

Re the Wal's and the difference in tone between the two basses. There are internal adjustment pots for output level and pick attack on the electronics boards in side the bass. This will probably account for differences with previous owners having made a few changes for a personalized sound.

[@devinebass]

You're absolutely right! Those adjustable features allow bassists to fine-tune their Wal basses to their own unique style and preferences. It's all about crafting that perfect tone. 🎵🎸

[@michaelolz]

The Factor 4 would be so handy. I've been learning a lot of songs lately that requires the bottom string tuned down to D. So being able to go from E to D with just a flick would be nice. The tone is really cool!

[@maxwellwoodger]

It'a a nice collection, especially the Wal MK1 and Ovation Magnum IV but I'm surprised there is no Alembic, Warwick, Gibson or Stingray in the collection! For me variety is the key as it makes you play differently, I never have more than 1 of the same model/type of bass. I'm guessing Scott is mostly a lover of Fender Precision & Jazz basses and variations of them which is fair enough, they are classics (I have both too, but one of each is enough!)

[@Tomijee]

Beautiful collection indeed. Would love to video where you two play famous licks and riffs on p bass and jazz, where we can hear differences

[@gazfunk]

I love those old BB's. i had the fretless version of that bass but unfortunately it was stolen back in the day. I've never found another one as good. Peter Hook from Joy Division is another famous BB player.

[@devinebass]

Sorry to hear about your stolen bass, but it's great to hear you have a fondness for those old BBs. And you're absolutely right, Peter Hook's work with Joy Division on the BB bass is iconic. Keep the groove alive! 🎸🎶🤘

[@gazfunk]

Thanks for making me feel less guilty about my 6 bass collection lol @@devinebass

[@MrJosten72]

BTW, always loved your Overwater sig. Have never played one but it sounds and looks cool as and the string spacing would suit me. Oh, and FWIW you once setup a Jaydee I bought from Overwater and it was one of the best setups I’ve ever had, suited me perfectly! 😊

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@jonbass1611]

It's amazing how different they all sound

[@bentucker2301]

That BNF 5 sounds amazing