The most recorded bass in music history? Yep. Probably. (Bass Tales Ep.9)

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Scott's Bass Lessons

Scott's Bass Lessons

Күн бұрын

There are few sights in the bass world more iconic than Lee Sklar and his planet-sized beard! Lee has played with so many artists and recorded on so many hit records that his bass playing has literally dominated the airwaves for decades.
In today’s video, Lee reveals the secrets behind his ‘Old Frankenstein’ bass, which he’s used to cut something like 2,500 recordings. It’s also been autographed by a bunch of world-famous celebrities, athletes, and musicians including BB King and Star Wars creator, George Lucas!
As always, see you in the shed…
Scott :)
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@thewrongstuff1
@thewrongstuff1 2 жыл бұрын
This dude played bass on the soundtrack to my entire life.
@thebeast9378
@thebeast9378 2 жыл бұрын
Yikes! 😲
@maggiebodek
@maggiebodek Жыл бұрын
ditto.
@mejsjalv
@mejsjalv Жыл бұрын
The discography is very long, tons of big stars from the US & UK, stuff with super popular artists from the Spanish speaking world, stuff that is very popular among musicians as well. Definitely one of the hardest working musicians. His CV is just turning on any classic hits radio anywhere in the world, it wouldn't take long for them to play a song with Lee playing bass. Must be a bit strange to be him in public and hearing his bass playing pretty much everywhere he goes.
@SPF70
@SPF70 Жыл бұрын
@@mejsjalv And sadly virtually no one would recognize him, know him by name, or have any idea who is!
@thegreenmanalishiyamadori371
@thegreenmanalishiyamadori371 5 ай бұрын
I played many of his tunes without knowing it was him... That brings tears to my eyes... I loved his basswork on phil Collins tunes❤❤❤
@markgrabowski5502
@markgrabowski5502 3 жыл бұрын
Seriously are you kidding me? I feel like he is the guy sitting alone, cross legged on the top of a mountain who you journey to to find out the true meaning of Bass!
@permaquilter9111
@permaquilter9111 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Leland was Crumb's inspiration for Mr. Natural?
@ChrisHayworth100
@ChrisHayworth100 2 жыл бұрын
He is, and you do go to his presence for the meaning of bass.
@Rollin_7s
@Rollin_7s Жыл бұрын
YESS!!!!
@sophiafakevirus-ro8cc
@sophiafakevirus-ro8cc Жыл бұрын
At the base of the mountain
@hoilst265
@hoilst265 7 ай бұрын
One of the most famous bassists in history, and has only four basses because they do everything he needs. That's wisdom.
@destianpatrianagara1119
@destianpatrianagara1119 Жыл бұрын
-Original charvel body from the man himself -Hand carved neck -First generation of EMGs -Hipsot prototype -Signed by legends And most importantly -Recorded on thousands of albums by Mr. Leland Sklar!
@cd0u50c9
@cd0u50c9 Жыл бұрын
No surprises that the bass has such mojo - the sum of the parts almost destines it for greatness.
@leddygee1896
@leddygee1896 11 ай бұрын
Don't Forget The Badass Bridge!!
@sv7017
@sv7017 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, and in 10 years it will get sold to a rich fuck
@alexandrecarvalhonaves2200
@alexandrecarvalhonaves2200 10 ай бұрын
Wondering how much it would make if it goes to an auction ...
@gbenselum
@gbenselum 6 ай бұрын
Not enough. If this was a guitar would be the most expensive ever.
@b.rodclark7349
@b.rodclark7349 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Fender, honor this man with a signature Precision bass!
@truckerkevthepaidtourist
@truckerkevthepaidtourist 3 жыл бұрын
That's what Frankenstein is.
@AndySalinger33
@AndySalinger33 3 жыл бұрын
@@truckerkevthepaidtourist 😂 I see what you did there! Nice!
@_Arkenzie
@_Arkenzie 2 жыл бұрын
The blacktop jazz has the same configuration
@michaelb.42112
@michaelb.42112 2 жыл бұрын
Fender would ruin it. They'd charge an arm and a leg for an overpriced bass, just like all Fenders.
@truckerkevthepaidtourist
@truckerkevthepaidtourist 2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelb.42112 just like any kind of a custom shop in my opinion. Doesn't matter what it is
@fearvo
@fearvo 3 жыл бұрын
....he's so generous with his time on his KZbin channel. Such a treasure
@eyesopen1244
@eyesopen1244 3 жыл бұрын
and don't forget all the travelling on 24th December!
@DETROITBULLET
@DETROITBULLET 3 жыл бұрын
great storys great bass man thanks. what do you think a new bassist i say new meaning 5 yrs should practice to get. real good ?
@fearvo
@fearvo 3 жыл бұрын
@@DETROITBULLET crazy little thing called love, billy jean and stir it up. They are fantastic bass lines for different reasons which you will figure out after a few bars.
@timhutchinson8485
@timhutchinson8485 2 жыл бұрын
@@eyesopen1244 😂
@mjmason75
@mjmason75 3 жыл бұрын
Leeland is 74 years old, still mentally sharp as a tac, and still an incredible bass player to boot!
@sharonlarson2060
@sharonlarson2060 3 жыл бұрын
These days 74 is not old.. 94 ..ya....it's all a state of mind
@lastnamefirst4035
@lastnamefirst4035 3 жыл бұрын
Odd to hear someone say a person is still mentally with it in their 70s. Why wouldn't they be?
@ObsceneParadise
@ObsceneParadise 3 жыл бұрын
​@@lastnamefirst4035 Honestly, I've seen some people start declining mentally as early as their 50's, but that's often more isolated and sedentary folks, I think. Leland gets around a lot, and appears to still be very socially active, both of which are essential for people beyond 50 to keep doing to ensure they don't quickly go downhill. Here's hoping he's around a lot longer and is still living the musician's dream.
@ObsceneParadise
@ObsceneParadise 3 жыл бұрын
@@lastnamefirst4035 Good to hear you're doing all right at this point, I think declining that early really only affects folks if they're heavily isolated and not in great mental states, which can both deteriorate the mind (and body) at surprisingly young ages. I'm 28 myself so I've got a ways to go before I hit the decline (I hope), and you're absolutely right, I've seen some younger folks talk down to older folks based purely on age, but I've met people well into their 70s that are as sharp as I am right now. I wouldn't dare treat anyone older than me like a child, even if they weren't as mentally bright as they once were. Everyone deserves respect.
@the_minimalistic_adventure
@the_minimalistic_adventure 3 жыл бұрын
He’s a cool ass guy. I’d be more than glad to go out and have a beer and just talk with him! He’s really chill.
@camgreer
@camgreer 2 жыл бұрын
It's comforting to see a giant of modern music such as him, sitting in an ordinary room piled up with stuff, much like my own. Just a normal guy, who happens to be a legend also. I've admired him for decades. What an awesome guy.
@lucasgeorge8687
@lucasgeorge8687 2 жыл бұрын
I dont know how ordinary it is, check out that weird dummy in the back
@camgreer
@camgreer 2 жыл бұрын
@@lucasgeorge8687 What, doesn't everybody have a dummy sitting in the front room?
@lucasgeorge8687
@lucasgeorge8687 2 жыл бұрын
@@camgreer point taken
@InGrindWeCrust2010
@InGrindWeCrust2010 2 жыл бұрын
Sitting and playing a partscaster....
@NickanM
@NickanM 2 жыл бұрын
I love it.....
@ericplaysbass
@ericplaysbass 2 жыл бұрын
I was honored to meet Leland at a NAMM show back in the early 90’s. Really, all I wanted to do was just say “hi” to him, but we ended up talking for almost 25 minutes. A very nice, friendly and warm guy.
@suburbanbeatatx9517
@suburbanbeatatx9517 3 жыл бұрын
He said "2400 albums" ... not sessions, not songs ... "albums". That's mind boggling, wow! I've always been a huge fan since he played with drummer Russ Kunkel in "The Section. Awesome, legendary and as tasty as bass player can get :)
@jor_dasan1810
@jor_dasan1810 3 жыл бұрын
Mind-blowing
@ExtremelyRightWing
@ExtremelyRightWing 3 жыл бұрын
I heard that and came here to say the same thing, until i saw your comment. I dont know if ive ever even heard 2400 albums. Wow.
@rohanroll
@rohanroll 3 жыл бұрын
You both know... Mind blowing were the words I meant to write here, too...
@MelissaThompson432
@MelissaThompson432 3 жыл бұрын
Isn't it like 25,000 separate tracks? And a HUGE amount of tv; he did a lot of Mike Post theme songs. He did/does cartoons and commercials, if I'm not mistaken. He works the awards shows. He was bandleader for the Zappas' tv show. The man is tireless.
@jamesmills9595
@jamesmills9595 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! The Section! Fantastic musicians.
@darrenwilcox5043
@darrenwilcox5043 3 жыл бұрын
That was the fastest 12:40, I've ever experienced. I could listen to Lee for hours, great story teller
@topgoose4818
@topgoose4818 2 жыл бұрын
I didnt even realize the video was that long till i read this comment lol
@ACameronUK
@ACameronUK 3 жыл бұрын
That combination of total self confidence but also remaining completely humble and without arrogance - true class ☺️
@ZeroGravitySubstance
@ZeroGravitySubstance 10 ай бұрын
Lee Sklar is one of those guys where there should be an exception and he is allowed to live forever, or at least as long as he wants to. It makes me sad that so many people have heard and been moved by his playing but don't know who he is.
@hijmestoffels5171
@hijmestoffels5171 2 жыл бұрын
Leland is not only an excellent bass player, he is also a very entertaining storyteller. Great video!
@MaskedRiderChris
@MaskedRiderChris 2 жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful gentleman! This was like watching my favorite uncle sit and share his life as a bassist with all the amazing stories that came along the way. Arguably my favorite anecdote he ever told in the past was how when he played on Billy Cobham's "Spectrum" record, he just hunkered down and did his thing while everybody else was going off madly all around him and apparently Billy really liked that. Simply sitting between Billy's kick drums on his huge rig with his amplifier in front of him and doing his thing. This man is a national treasure!
@bryand9819
@bryand9819 7 ай бұрын
When he says, "there's Jeff Porcaro, right next to my heart".... Absolute class
@childrenoftheabzu
@childrenoftheabzu Жыл бұрын
Im happy that the internet has made a space for this man and his contributions to the history of rock and roll to become more known, especially to younger up and coming bassist.
@CasperLCat
@CasperLCat 3 жыл бұрын
You see Lee behind James Taylor, with his “unique” look, to put it mildly, and think he’s maybe an odd guy. Then he speaks, and you hear his huge heart - for music, for musicians, for the whole human race, and his own tremendous modesty. Wow.
@jeremyphillips3087
@jeremyphillips3087 3 жыл бұрын
Was really surprised with his voice. Not as wizardly as I was expecting.
@CasperLCat
@CasperLCat 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeremyphillips3087 Ha ! Exactly! Is he the world’s oldest Hobbit ?
@caiusmadison2996
@caiusmadison2996 3 жыл бұрын
@@CasperLCat ? Hobbit are halflings by any other property. They are a diminutive race, the wizards in Tolkien are tall, old Men. He fits that description, minus long pipe, staff, and hat/cloak.
@CasperLCat
@CasperLCat 3 жыл бұрын
@@caiusmadison2996 I know, I was just riffing on LOTR in general. I stand corrected.
@Sandyg1961
@Sandyg1961 3 жыл бұрын
Not only that, he knows his tools
@Ampher03
@Ampher03 3 жыл бұрын
He only shows off one bass, yet it’s such a story that it’s worth the entire video. Loved it
@TheHermit72
@TheHermit72 2 жыл бұрын
I could listen to him talk and play for hours! What a human being, what a legend 👏👏👏
@RedBeardTattoo
@RedBeardTattoo 3 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Skylar while he was on tour with Toto in Philadelphia. Very awesome and down to earth man; he was also very encouraging to me in my bass playing, since I'm new to the instrument. I said to him, "I'm a student of the instrument," his response, "Aren't we all students of the instrument, we are always learning." A very humble man. God Bless you Lee.
@jaimeskiebel
@jaimeskiebel Жыл бұрын
I've played that bass! No Joke! Back in 1983. I was surprised to find that the action was quite high. But the sound is legendary!
@docfischer7291
@docfischer7291 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a man who is in it for the love of the music, the instrument and humbled with the talents of others. Truly a down to earth man.
@treborif
@treborif 6 ай бұрын
Been playing and working on bass for 50 years and have learnt more from this clip then those 50 years. Dude!!
@dli199214
@dli199214 2 жыл бұрын
Lee has his own KZbin channel now and he uploads a lot. Lots of stories and music sharing .
@rome8180
@rome8180 3 жыл бұрын
The tone on that bass is perfection. That's the tone I've been chasing my whole life. Total clarity, bright but full.
@martienvanderhof6696
@martienvanderhof6696 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly the first thing that crossed my mind!
@Rollin_7s
@Rollin_7s Жыл бұрын
I’m about to skip work, go home, and flip the bridge pickup on my Jazz and see what sounds I get.
@ferd1572
@ferd1572 Жыл бұрын
​@@Rollin_7s Did you do it?
@TheBronzika
@TheBronzika 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Leland is such special and wonderful human being and a brilliant bass player! Always enjoy listening to his "let's all gather around the fire" stories. His bass skills need no comment. 😊
@impulse_xs
@impulse_xs Жыл бұрын
The bit about using Mandolin frets was really fascinating.
@rommie4770
@rommie4770 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a pleasure hearing a musician explains the creation of his instrument.
@treadhead1945
@treadhead1945 3 жыл бұрын
I have a picture of me holding Frankenstein in that room. Love Lee, he is a great dude!
@w.geoffreyspaulding6588
@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 3 жыл бұрын
Lucky you, treadhead! I’m jealous! 😁
@kennonmoen4424
@kennonmoen4424 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen that picture, Jason-that’s awesome. I’d have it printed, autographed and framed…and sleep with it under my pillow!
@stevepethel6843
@stevepethel6843 3 жыл бұрын
Love love love this video. The idea of switching positions of pickups so the bass strings are brighter and the smaller strings closer to neck makes a warmer and balanced sound. Lee this is a truly SIGNATURE bass.God bless you for sharing your honest life stories. Thanks
@insyncmusicproduction
@insyncmusicproduction 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best interviews I've ever seen.
@bigchiefsmackaho387
@bigchiefsmackaho387 3 жыл бұрын
"which artists has he recorded with?" "yes"
@seanj3667
@seanj3667 3 жыл бұрын
"Not Primus"
@funklover24
@funklover24 3 жыл бұрын
Faster to list the artists, he did not record with. 😉
@seanj3667
@seanj3667 3 жыл бұрын
@@ThePhantomNetwork Here is how jokes work.... since Semper Fi answered his own question with "yes" he's insinuating that Lee has recorded with everyone. It's a funny.
@crazeyjoe
@crazeyjoe 3 жыл бұрын
Yes had Chris Squire. 🤣
@nathanwahl9224
@nathanwahl9224 3 жыл бұрын
@@crazeyjoe I made that mistake the other night before a gig. Someone asked me what genres of music we played. I said Yes. He didn't bat an eye and said, oh, good, do I've Seen All Good People. I said touche'!
@imo2834
@imo2834 3 жыл бұрын
Jeff Porcaro's signature hit me hard! What a fantastic video
@0megalul309
@0megalul309 2 жыл бұрын
Could hear his voice choke a bit
@marcom8658
@marcom8658 Жыл бұрын
Yeah. His signature is close to his heart. Man that hit.
@guillemmcbass6331
@guillemmcbass6331 3 жыл бұрын
Bass made of scrap parts, no fancy boutique stuff, active pickups, no false relic and then 2400 recordings done. Man, this kind of interviews are pure gold and a good antidote against the BS you always read here and there. Priceless as always.
@creamwarrior
@creamwarrior 3 жыл бұрын
Not to burst your bubble, but he literally says that each of the P pick ups are powered by batteries lol
@garlicbread5320
@garlicbread5320 3 жыл бұрын
@@creamwarrior That's what active pickups are...
@creamwarrior
@creamwarrior 3 жыл бұрын
@@garlicbread5320 the way he wrote it implies it doesn't have active pickups.
@garlicbread5320
@garlicbread5320 3 жыл бұрын
@@creamwarrior They way he wrote it literally says that it has active pickups
@tannertuner
@tannertuner 3 жыл бұрын
@@creamwarrior if you watch him describe it on his channel, he explains that the pickups are some of the earliest EMG active pickups.
@OttoDeCalumnias
@OttoDeCalumnias 2 жыл бұрын
WoW! What an eloquent told story about a bass and it's history. Sharp. Love it!
@livemusicalgarve
@livemusicalgarve 3 жыл бұрын
And what a wonderful guy through lockdown. Totally kept me sane, with his wonderful personal breakdowns, of some of his most epic session work. Thanks Scott and leland
@offbeatbassgear
@offbeatbassgear 3 жыл бұрын
A really nice tribute to the drummers that he's worked with to have their signatures on the upper bout near his heart!
@SirGranular
@SirGranular 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that as much as his own vlogs. An absolute legend and what a genuine human. Great insight. We should all be creating our own Frankenstein's that capture our moments, our inspirations. Amazing to have such an object. G x
@richardharrold9736
@richardharrold9736 2 жыл бұрын
Just goes to show, you don't need a hugely expensive custom shop bass... this thing is a thrown-together, beat-to-crap piece-of-shit workhorse, and it sounds AMAZING. Just magic.
@patbrennan6572
@patbrennan6572 2 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this gentleman talk all day long.
@DiabloOutdoors
@DiabloOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Me too! He's fascinating and a giant in the music bizz, but yet a very humble person.
@chizmo7
@chizmo7 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Sklar for always being so down to earth and generous with your time.
@nuggers23
@nuggers23 3 жыл бұрын
I love his storytelling
@davidkron2292
@davidkron2292 3 жыл бұрын
Lee Sklar is just a national - no - a worldwide treasure
@benodaboy
@benodaboy 2 жыл бұрын
That is one of the cleanest bass sounds I’ve ever heard.
@celticbastardson2599
@celticbastardson2599 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to sit and have coffee with Lee Sklar. What a history the man has!
@bntaft5133
@bntaft5133 3 жыл бұрын
Lee's one of my favorites. So thankful for him.
@NGH99999
@NGH99999 3 жыл бұрын
The rosewood on that fretboard is absolutely epic. Look at the sheen, from all that mileage.
@edwardx.winston5744
@edwardx.winston5744 2 жыл бұрын
While Lee Sklar is an absolute giant in the industry, the most recorded bassist of all time still has to be Carol Kaye, doesn’t it? Her dead-rubber-band bass tone is on almost every hit in the 60’s and 70’s, as well as on many popular TV show themes. She claims over 10,000 session dates in her career.
@civilizationmeansdomestica929
@civilizationmeansdomestica929 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget James Jamerson from Motown!
@liesandvideotape
@liesandvideotape Жыл бұрын
i think they mean the specific instrument
@johnpomp972
@johnpomp972 9 ай бұрын
Chuck Rainey could be included in this discussion.
@haroldlanni8702
@haroldlanni8702 8 ай бұрын
Carol Kaye was a legend session player
@yellowblack69z28
@yellowblack69z28 5 ай бұрын
No one is better than Carol Kaye!
@obiwanudonnome814
@obiwanudonnome814 3 жыл бұрын
This gave me goosebumps! Straight up, the level of musical integrity, the oceans of depth this man's vibe puts off, real deal humility, man, I could go on, and on, and on!! And you just let the man speak, a master at his craft just sharing knowledge. An obvious aura of mutual respect. This was top notch stuff, well done! (I'm still butthurt over not winning that 5 string, but keep putting out this level of quality content and MAYBE I'll get over it!)
@musicmanxii
@musicmanxii 3 жыл бұрын
Man this video was over before I knew it. One of the coolest things I've seen in a while
@in2gadgets
@in2gadgets 3 жыл бұрын
This video has absolutely made my my day, Scott. What a guy - what a bass - what a story!! I LOVE Lee Sklar :-)
@marcuslambert8722
@marcuslambert8722 8 ай бұрын
incredible pure / clean bass sound with the p-pick next to the neck
@goodtimes12342
@goodtimes12342 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE listening to Lee talk. His power of recall is amazing. Top 5 guys I would love to sit down and have a beer with.
@babayaga1767
@babayaga1767 3 жыл бұрын
Legendary beardist Who also plays bass
@RogerioCastro12
@RogerioCastro12 3 жыл бұрын
@Dimebag Hetfield Gandalf plays very well for a priest
@nickjones3772
@nickjones3772 3 жыл бұрын
Sklar should form a bearded rhythm section with Liam Genockey
@sturs100
@sturs100 3 жыл бұрын
Fit right in ZZ Top.
@cchavezjr7
@cchavezjr7 3 жыл бұрын
@@sturs100 Well, they need him now
@seanj3667
@seanj3667 3 жыл бұрын
ZZ Top needs a new bass player.... (too soon?)
@sonsauvage
@sonsauvage 3 жыл бұрын
Dude his KZbin channel is cool. The man is just full of stories.
@maggiebodek
@maggiebodek Жыл бұрын
And he's still going strong. He seems to be one of the kindest, most generous people in the music business. He's just amazing. so busy NOT being full of himself. LOVE you, Leland.
@yanickcoutu7812
@yanickcoutu7812 3 жыл бұрын
I love this man. He’s a living legend. His podcasts are great for the history of music. I was about to suggest you to do something with him since he’s a real down-to-earth guy, no big ego selfish musician Thanks for this episode
@cienciegos
@cienciegos 3 жыл бұрын
What an inspiration 🙌🏼. I started doing that; stopping the bass hoarding and committing to the ones that I really use. You really treasure your Frankensteins 😬
@bldallas
@bldallas 3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. I love stories like this; especially when told by the actual musician with the actual instrument being described. Just so cool.
@derekstocker6661
@derekstocker6661 3 жыл бұрын
Legendary bass guitar and definitely a legendary player. I well remember seeing Lee with Phil Collins many years ago as I was and still am a great Phil Collins fan, was shaken by Lees playing and remain so. This is a fantastic video and thanks so much for the interview and the technical bits, and especially for Lee.
@SteveWeltman
@SteveWeltman Жыл бұрын
Lee Sklar is THE MAN. So soft spoken and just a musician and professional. He speaks so clearly through his instruments that he rarely needs his human voice to express how he's doing. Quite the instrument that 'Frankenstein' bass. Dual flopped P pickups? Wow. Never even thought that was a thing. Cool stuff.
@bipolarbear9917
@bipolarbear9917 3 жыл бұрын
Lee is an absolute treasure. Saw you play many times with Phil Collins, and I still can't believe you actually replied to lil' ol me commenting on your KZbin channel. Good on ya man!
@crazymiloyko6621
@crazymiloyko6621 3 жыл бұрын
Loved his run with Toto. Father Time always has amazing stories to tell. Keep up the amazing work.
@johnvenditto2908
@johnvenditto2908 3 жыл бұрын
Love it, thanks Scott!!! Great to hear Lee Sklar break down the Frankenstein bass. The way he played (and how it sounded) on the "Running on Empty" album influenced me greatly and I was an instant fan.
@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777
@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I'm happy he is still around to share his experience and knowledge.
@slimyelow
@slimyelow 3 жыл бұрын
There is nothing cooler in music history than Bass stories.
@patrickmurphy9186
@patrickmurphy9186 3 жыл бұрын
That was deep....😁
@bigvrocks2480
@bigvrocks2480 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Lee Sklar is truly an interesting and impressive dude. I never really followed him, however, I've seen him in bands and shows for 50 years. Listening to him describe how he developed his top 'Frankenstein' Bass guitar, is nothing more than fascinating... Good health Lee! Thanks for the vid Scott!
@claudevieaul1465
@claudevieaul1465 2 жыл бұрын
That man is a true musical icon - thanks for sharing this Scott!!!
@lawrencetaylor4101
@lawrencetaylor4101 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I started watching Lee's channel during lockdown, love his stories. He did a nice tribute to Dusty Hill but I was surprised that they had never met. He has met Billy. I have heard that Dusty had asked his guitar mechanic to take over for him in ZZ Top, so the band will be going on.
@jodyhendrix5876
@jodyhendrix5876 3 жыл бұрын
Love Lee, he is such an awesome person. Oh yeah, and an amazing bass player. 😁
@angryclown1990
@angryclown1990 2 жыл бұрын
Not only is he one of the greatest bass players ever, he also has a twin turbocharged hot rod t-bucket that makes 900hp. He lays tracks in the studio, and on the street.
@thefool2007
@thefool2007 2 жыл бұрын
Lee is the smartest, well-spoken and talented bassist! This was right from the heart. What a neat gentleman.
@MikeLong
@MikeLong 2 жыл бұрын
Truly thankful for your contribution here...can't say enough...helpful to the extreme. MERCI!!!!
@PeaceMusic53
@PeaceMusic53 3 жыл бұрын
He really is a character with a big heart. Love his playing.
@Winston01
@Winston01 3 жыл бұрын
Man, that is a huge swath of music history wrapped up in one guy, one guitar, and one squeaky chair.
@scottcraig1856
@scottcraig1856 3 жыл бұрын
This was so nice to watch. Thanks to both of you.
@shortbus5066
@shortbus5066 2 жыл бұрын
I love these kinds of videos. As a guitar player myself, I love to see how people utilize different parts and setups. I like to know what they are playing :). When I see a musician describe what he did to his instrument, it helps me see how he developed as a player and how they get their particular sound, be it on purpose or accident. Great bass player and beautiful instrument. tyvm for the video
@ArtinSinger
@ArtinSinger 3 жыл бұрын
Love you Lee Sklar, as a musician and as a human!!
@hermonbluesmaclin-theboogi6830
@hermonbluesmaclin-theboogi6830 2 жыл бұрын
Love it! I feel better about my 3 axes already. You've taught me that each one has a unique purpose and place in my toolbox. Thank you sir! I spent so much time trying to figure which bass is going to be my axe for every occasion but thanks to you, I'm now looking at which one fits the job / song at hand.
@jmoemorris4133
@jmoemorris4133 3 жыл бұрын
Man,thanks for sharing, so much history I didn't know and those tech tips are out of this world, this was so fascinating I just pulled over to the side of the road and listened to the whole thing. Thank you.
@DanielC__
@DanielC__ 2 жыл бұрын
Pure LEGEND! What a great hearing his take on these subjects.
@the_minimalistic_adventure
@the_minimalistic_adventure 3 жыл бұрын
Leland is an all around nice guy and national treasure. Such a talent!
@andrewjacobs3731
@andrewjacobs3731 2 жыл бұрын
I love his producer switch on one of his basses 😂😂😂😂😂
@mbrew3244
@mbrew3244 3 жыл бұрын
Lee is such a one-of-a-kind cat, great segment on him. Thank you. Love the shout out to Carruthers... was fortunate enough to have an instrument of mine modded by him in his Venice shop almost 20 years ago.
@victorjbarker
@victorjbarker Жыл бұрын
The most valuable Bass in the world as far as I'm concerned and one of the best bassist to walk the earth. And Lee is a fucking cool dude and still young at heart I could hang with him and listen to his stories endlessly. What a legend!
@jrfrondelli2023
@jrfrondelli2023 3 жыл бұрын
Lee is the master. He's also a seriously funny guy! :D
@andrewpappas9311
@andrewpappas9311 3 жыл бұрын
This dude’s beard looks like a combination of Gandalf and God, that bass looks really cool though
@jshomeservices376
@jshomeservices376 3 жыл бұрын
You shall not bass
@dennispickard7743
@dennispickard7743 3 жыл бұрын
Did he used to play for ZZ TOP ? 😂
@hectorjcm800
@hectorjcm800 3 жыл бұрын
And maybe He is. Who knows.
@Ndlanding
@Ndlanding 3 жыл бұрын
I've been checking out my photos, and God's beard is deffo shorter.
@chrisdee5032
@chrisdee5032 3 жыл бұрын
@@dennispickard7743 That 3 day old comment hasn't aged well.
@muckinfunday
@muckinfunday 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this guy . He also has a great channel. Thanks for sharing this!
@KevinHerbert
@KevinHerbert 3 жыл бұрын
That was so cool. I am really glad I watched this. Thanks!
@zombee38
@zombee38 3 жыл бұрын
Sharp mind and younger voice that doesn't match his looks....amazing!!!
@paulipetas
@paulipetas 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Lee Sklar is a great musician and a great human being.
@TheWyrdawg
@TheWyrdawg 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this. Thanks, Scott!
@williamross2579
@williamross2579 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Scott. You have many many vids, but this IS the standout, moreso than the Sheehan or Pastorius or theory/technique vids, because this contains heritage, and the warmth of humanity…. Tools for the job…. That’s a phrase of thought that will stay with me forever… Thanks Leland, I’ve seen you for years, and follow you on social media, but this was a solid piece of magic…captured in the moment.
@aaro4966
@aaro4966 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! This is what ive been waiting for!
@RonTimmonsM1
@RonTimmonsM1 2 жыл бұрын
I was floored when I found out his main bass was a Charvel body. Soooo COOOOL! Now I wanna try mandolin frets HAHA
@DiabloOutdoors
@DiabloOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
And me I want to start learning bass just to try that LOL
@darrentovey4326
@darrentovey4326 2 жыл бұрын
so happy to hear this from a legend i was ignorant about, makes me feel like my musical obsessions may have merit...thankyou
@chiselcheswick5673
@chiselcheswick5673 2 жыл бұрын
Wow.. what a fantastic talk. Loved every minute of that. Thanks.
@funkingitup1805
@funkingitup1805 3 жыл бұрын
That is an amazing sounding bass. I'm surprised we don't see more double P pickup setups. The P pickup is arguably the best sounding pickup ever made, but the only complaint was the lack of tone adjustment. Fading the bridge and neck pickup easily would change that.
@taylorbrown7791
@taylorbrown7791 3 жыл бұрын
this was badass to watch through! 12 minutes of comfort while recovering from covid, thanks for all the music!
@brentwalker3300
@brentwalker3300 3 жыл бұрын
Best wishes on your recovery.
@ianmclennon3602
@ianmclennon3602 3 жыл бұрын
You have an amazing way of sharing very special information (aside from being an amazing player, of course). Thank you!
@vernontowing3010
@vernontowing3010 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Best interview. Thank you for your incredible insight into your craft
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