Bobby Vega on Fender Jazz Bass and Acoustic 360 - EMGtv

San Francisco Bay Area bass icon, Bobby Vega, takes us through the many classic tones of a vintage Fender Jazz Bass with an original Acoustic 360 amplifier. Bobby talks about growing up in the San Francisco music scene and the artists that inspired him. Bobby's Garage, episode 1.
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[@markbass354]

Fender make a Bobby Vega signature bass

[@aussiecoastie72]

Mark B right !

[@gracef21]

Lol they already did, 1960 custom shop

[@kongandbasses8732]

Feels like every P or J Bass is a Bobby Vega Signature.

[@thescatman5029]

Already got a Road Worn....!

[@markbass354]

ARE YOU SCATMAN CROTHERS

[@jeroendebaat]

2:12 Led Zeppelin - Black Dog 2:20 Led Zeppelin - Heartbreaker 4:46 Graham Central Station - Hair 6:45 Sly & The Family Stone - I Want To Take You Higher 7:37 Hot Butter - Popcorn (originally by Gershon Kingsley) 8:30 Led Zeppelin - Kashmir

[@jonnehayesjr.9299]

jeroendebaat What about 5:53???

[@jay2xtremefy]

Jonne Hayes Jr. i guess he doesnt know who jaco is. Haha

[@rekindled3624]

@Brandon Smith bridge pickup with chorus

[@justinpayne3308]

Didn't I hear a little purple haze, too?

[@rubensramos222]

Tks

[@andymelendez9757]

This man is the gold standard of funky feel good grooves

[@GCWFilms]

When he goes into "Heartbreaker" at 2:21 it's totally mesmerizing. That's a song I used to play with my last band so I've played and heard it a million times, but when he plays it it's just magic...

[@EvanBradleyEDB]

I had never heard of Bobby Vega before this video, but you can be damn sure I'm going to check out everything he's ever done now!

[@EvanBradleyEDB]

***** Very cool, thanks! I'll be sure to check that out.

[@armybass1970]

I have watched this over a hundred times..... every time I even begin to to watch it I am totally captivated by Bobby's total love for the bass.... it is infectious!

[@jeffcunningham2905]

his playing just flows. so natural. street smart. incredible feel.

[@WayneT3]

Man, BV rocks!! I've got a '64 Jazz that was handed down to me by some old school buds from years ago, and every time I watch this, I have to get it out and try to play along!! Bobby just kills it!!

[@hiephoi058]

When i grow up i wanna be bobby vega

[@applesauceman3555]

wise choice!

[@charlie2namon]

I know how you feel.

[@charliehite3732]

Hell I am 51 years old and when I grow up I too want to be Bobby Vega!

[@JohnECocaine]

He is goofy and slightly annoying, but a terrific and unique player!

[@seanpyrtle5603]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@beatlessteve1010]

THE BEST I EVER HEARD!!!!!!!!! I just spent the last few hours listening to videos titled "greatest bassist ever" or " The best bass player that ever lived" or other similar titles, and without a doubt , Bobby's sound and artistic ability, has got to be "The best I ever heard"..

[@Alex_Khouri]

This guy is so rad. So much funk, so many nuances, such buttery feel.... looking forward to music like this being cool again :)

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Alex Khouri It never quit being cool, but it's the future now and it still is, so congratulations! It's cool again, you got your wish!

[@colinstewart3699]

His music says it all

[@scottlapier4797]

Someone else mentioned on one of these vids, that Bobby Vega is like that cool uncle you have that buys your first album and has a small house but with a ton of guitars lying around in it. Probably also owns and older classic car that's somewhat beat up looking but still runs like a dream (much like his Jazz bass)

[@michaelb.42112]

THE best pick funk player.

[@brarunasunburn7794]

A truly Master,monster tone,mastery touch,amazing groove

[@fabibass]

Bobby is a real hero, one of the best bass players worldwide

[@Pudsy440]

Fantastic tone and feel.

[@basstrom88]

Wow, the tone he has when slapping the Hair riff is just...*hnggggg*. The sounds he gets out of that double-stacked-pot jazz bass are incredible.

[@j.ericsmith]

I how have I not heard of this guy? WTF? He grooves and gets to true musicality almost like Jaco only could. Insanely great playing.

[@slapitman]

My favourite player of all time. Such feel, his fingers and feet are connected and you just love his attitude.

[@billgoodwin6680]

Mr Vega is a true gem. I've been using a jazz and different set-ups with a Acoustic 150 head (I have a Gen 1 and a Gen 2) or a 370 head (beast!) with a 106 cab for years and personally, there's is nothing that compare's to a vintage Acoustic rig. Bless you Bobby.

[@barrypwalkerable]

I could watch this video over and over....... Lost count of how many times so far!!!!!

[@elpmurc]

I could listen to B.V. talk about/play bass all day!

[@doblet664]

he's such a gentle giant. A 1 man show, absolute unit!

[@dmarker21]

Please post more of these videos with Bobby. He's great.

[@rickleblanc8900]

Late comment : i was looking for videos about the legendary Acoustic 360 bass amp and i came across this one. I was somewhat familiar with Bobby Vega and knew he had a pretty storied career, so i was glad to see he was gonna demonstrate how the amp rig sounded with his Jazz bass. Man, when he started playing, i was smiling and just tripping on how smooth and cool he sounded. Total professional, humble and super-talented doesn't begin to describe. So glad i stumbled onto this video, amazing !

[@jdubbjazzbass]

this is one of the best interviews iv'e whatched !! the first person to use a pick and it sounds good.and i would take every one of those basses!!!!

[@morgonrast]

Man, that bass has been played to hell and still sounds so awesome!!

[@52goldtop]

I come back monthly to watch this to get taken to school. Those uprake bends on top of that groove get me every time. One badass player, all the praise.

[@JohanSegeborn]

Amazing! That Kashmir riff at the end blew me away!

[@slogosqwad9448]

He's so humble for how talented he is & a killer resume to go with it.

[@doingittodeath3858]

Bobby has such beautiful feel, tone, groove, etc... A Bay area legend. He has some of the most incredible gear too.

[@Stratocastermark]

Just got my second Jazz bass. Great to see this amazing character tearing it up. Great attitude and style!

[@HermannWinter]

His Picking Style is absolutely grooving. AWESOME !!!

[@52goldtop]

Gawd Bobby Vega is the man. Love this guy’s vibe and tone. This auto played for me, but it’s like Goodfellas. Anytime he’s on the tube, you gotta watch it, no matter how many times you’ve watched it before... and you always see something new. Badass.

[@kristofkocsis9716]

I love how he makes everything alive :)

[@urizo]

love this guy , amazing playing ,very cool tecnic and style.

[@rojer9344]

Love the sound of Bobby's bass!!!

[@MrJLChagoyan]

Great player gracias Boby and keep playing with this amazing groove you have.

[@rdxj]

5:09 was friggin' nuts! I've never seen a bass lick quite like that! Vega is the man.

[@clemensmeiss784]

Bobby Vega is the coolest guy ... and thank you for demonstrating the beauty and the lust to be a bassplayer.

[@bobbyberetta4206]

Just like the bass he's playing Bobby just keeps getting better with age.

[@EmptyDomoKanti99]

i love the vibe and the ‘funk’ this guy has, absolutely blew me away i wanna try adding his pick technique to my arsenal, since i can’t really dig in with my fingers without destroying them

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

c.a.t.wallace By all means, use a pick if you want to, but if digging in with your fingers destroys them, keep trying. The ends of my fingers are like little battering rams, I almost couldn't hurt them on strings even if I tried.

[@thomashigginsmusic]

c.a.t.wallace play more and you won’t destroy your fingers

[@samstainer7455]

I could listen to Bobby talk and play all day.

[@FrostByte_AC]

Why isn't there a Wikipedia for this guy?

[@blablablablasable]

so many relevant people that doesn't have a page in wikipedia, unfortunately...

[@FunkywimHD]

You can make one yourself, you know

[@Dwetmaster]

...And soooo many IRRELEVANT people have one...

[@juxtaposeism]

strictly confidential

[@zombiemachinery4868]

It could be that he doesn't want to have one.

[@richmerrill3940]

I love hearing him play. Such a great player. Makes the pick so natural.

[@Bluestomiv]

I was lucky to meet Bobby Vega. He came to my college music performance class and did a lecture and jammed with everyone.

[@sharikmarius]

And that quick, I'm a new Bobby Vega fan!

[@aussiecoastie72]

sharikmarius right !!

[@trevorgutierrez3038]

what a beast, such a colorful musical background, love to see musicians like this!

[@object764]

Thank you for your service

[@mrpookywooky66]

Maestro at work....fantastic vid.

[@nsalaza]

Bobby is a beast. No disputing it. BEAST!

[@tomkirk6942]

Good lord, what a player. Outstanding facility. And that tone!

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

He's one of the most tasteful Bass players of all time! Incredible, groove taste and style. That Fender! 🔥 Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤

[@aussiecoastie72]

Such an amazing player !! And such a personality .

[@FreakazoidsAsteroids]

Absoutely loving this. Some of my favourite bass lines played on an AWESOME bass plugged into a KILLER amp. I've no idea what any of this has to do with EMG pickups, but thanks for making me smile a great big one. I'd love to know what gauge those strings are, by the way - they seem to bend like putty in your hands!

[@vincentm614]

I love these demo videos with this guy. Im not much of a pick guy but Vega just makes it sooo funky!

[@joemills4663]

Bobby's the f'n funky man & inspires me and many I'm sure it's OK to rip a pick on the bass...always inspiring listening to him groove

[@tommylockett99]

Bobby is gotta a lot of funky soul! Groovin… Love

[@dazxmedia]

I have always loved Bobby's groove

[@dwightsills8785]

You are a true joy, my brother. 👍🏾🙏🏾

[@philjoslin4109]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down? Bobby you rascal, always cool.

[@martinchococo]

love this man...

[@basslover1345]

Wow. One of the best

[@hannovor]

Bobby is one of the best ever!! And a very nice guy, too....

[@resistthisday]

Such a great vid - actually totally inspiring and makes me go want to play.

[@stevejay5503]

Bobby is a genius. I've been a finger player for years but now learning the picking style because of guys like Bobby Vega and Cody Wright.

[@gorgecoach]

fabulous and conversational ...nicely done

[@faustinogarciabassplayer3174]

His tone!!!! Jeeeeezuuuuz!!!!!

[@TrevBec]

Fabulous player! Loving his groove and gnarl!

[@chrisashby9307]

Awesome video Bobby! I also Love the hum of the amp idling. You have a wonderful job! God bless!

[@AA-vv5fd]

Wow. He is like magic. What a talent!

[@Tim.Pierce]

trying to pick up my jaw off the floor.. I've never heard bass this way before and i thought i heard it all til i hear this guy.. holey shit!!! hope he gives bass lessons! id pay to sit in his masterclass :-D

[@Mrclaus1000]

To me a good bassplayer feels every note he plays and you really feel it

[@jsilence418]

Bobby plays, and what great sounds I hate to see the vid end. thanks for the post.

[@ikamaestro1982]

One of the most underrated and great musicians ever ! What agroove and sound ^__^

[@solidranger]

Damn. That guy can play !

[@megajames3000]

Normally i hate listening to dudes who pick basses... but bobby is a legend... he'll play the hell out of any bass. jazz basses have the best tone in my opinion

[@dezziwood555]

Come on Bobby, you really can't blame the Acoustic 360 for all that buzzing noise! They made some but Fender Jazz basses are notorious for buzzing! Why do Jazz basses hum? Because they do not know the words! I had a 360 myself back in the day and a 63 Jazz was my first bass guitar I got in 1965.

[@BrunoMigliari]

Man, what a sound! Bobby Vega is unique!

[@robertkroberjr.157]

WOW Just found this! What a life! Definitely a fan now! 😎✌️

[@jason.martin]

Wow, just incredible

[@davidchavez7114]

True Bass players will appreciate his unique bass skills. Amazing style.

[@InsomniacRocker]

Just found out about Bobby Vega today. Very inspiring, to say the least!

[@MarioBruneau]

J'ai parlé à ce gars là au dernier Ultimate Drum (and Bass) Camp de Orford Musique en août 2017! Quel privilège de rencontrer des personnes comme ça!

[@mackymaca]

Daaayyyummm! Bobby's groove is the shiznit. Love the amp & Jazz bass, too!

[@jerrywilson2586]

ONE OF THE BEST

[@1okanaganguy]

Thank you, Bobby. Thank you very much!

[@rafito1280]

This guy has groove in his DNA. The fuzz tune session was priceless!

[@coolaxe-dw4840]

I really enjoyed this video; you are a great musician.

[@Budabaii]

7:36 "so with that being said" This guy is the perfect blend of talent and dorkiness.

[@IntoTheMystery13]

This guy is AWEOME!

[@rogerweller482]

I love the soound of his jazz bass!!!

[@quatrecentscoups]

It’s funny, I was noticing the 60 cycle hum, the whole time, and he addressed it at 2:49.

[@richsackett3423]

Hard not to notice. It's brutally loud.

[@CliffHuxtableSweater]

that hump at 6:52 tho... yikes. gotta get back on my pick work. And THEN the hole in the wall underground funk on tuesday nights groove at the end. omg!!! ill take this over 80% of bassplayer clips on youtube. not sayin they cant play but every time he played something i could 1. understand it. 2. it was musical: i didnt have to think hard to appreciate it.

[@Sk8bordinAdiction11]

The last song he played was kashmir by Zepplin

[@TheShutterbug1968]

Wow Bobby! I never knew you, but now we are family! Excellent playing!

[@Losbass]

Oooh that groove .... that tone! ...Legend!

[@rodrigocostamagna3896]

what a tone... incredible sounding

[@fabiosantos8591]

Very nice you are really very good player.

[@stevenjanelli3177]

This cat has that thang!! I just love listening to Bobby play. He makes bass playing fun too!

[@Techedman]

Dude can sure play with a pick!

[@enderfall2000]

This guy seems really cool! I'd love to see him play live one day!

[@Billythebassist]

Bobby can't be fucked with...

[@natehaiden]

+Billythebassist couldn't put it better

[@stevenjanelli3177]

I've said it before. He is just the MOST FUN and a KILLER player! I'm 62 and still wanna be like BOBBY!!