Ryan Martinie visits the Fodera Shop 🦋

Ryan Martinie visits the Fodera Shop and sits down with Mike Bendy to discuss his approach to bass, his signature model and more!
Ryan Martinie is the newest member of the Fodera Family who we could not be happier to call friend! His ingenuity and aggressive playing style has earned him legendary status and meme stardom. Check out his projects and signature models below!
Mudvayne: mudvayneofficial.com
Soften the Glare: / softentheglare
'Blondie': fodera.com/collections/signat...
'Black Beauty': fodera.com/collections/signat...
Mike Bendy is a Fodera artist and the Director of Sales at Fodera. He is an incredibly talented bassist whose technique and feel are both mesmerizing and imaginative. Check out his bands Hipster Assassins and Dear Moon.
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[@brodieyake7735]

If a new Mudvayne album is ever destined to see the light of day, I hope Ryan's imaginative playing and one of a kind approach to the instrument is what defines it. Matt McDonough's manipulation of time signatures through polyrythms married with Ryan Martinie's style of playing is largely in part of what makes LD 50 such an enduring classic. The entire band is unbelievably talented, but it's a shame that Ryan and Matt's more eccentric attributes as musicians weren't as apparent on subsequent releases. LD 50 is a masterpiece, and the whole band is so fucking talented; they could deliver another masterpiece with ease.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

I 💯 agree brother!!!

[@Fuhrdaddy]

Honestly I think their first 2 albums are total classics and couldn't agree more about everything else you've said!

[@brodieyake7735]

@@Fuhrdaddy The End Of All Things To Come is absolutely excellent. Even the deep cuts on that album are total jams.

[@jimu3529]

No doubt, To hear end of all things produced as L.D. 50 was would be an interesting listen. I thought the sound of that album was incredible and was let down with the sound end of all things.

[@adolfopineda576]

Self titled is so underrated, it's a masterpiece

[@robertnewett5932]

Martinie said everything that needed to be said. "At the bass camp there are lots of good bass players. But only a few of them can be recognized by a couple of notes, or a certain lick, or original technique. And i want to be that guy." Martini is that guy...

[@HabAnagarek]

Sure but could he play a church gig? An R&B bar gig? A last minute session job? That's a working bass player.

[@ravenonthecross]

@@HabAnagarek if he put his mind to it, he could. The level this dude plays at is beyond the comprehension of the formally trained musician.

[@HabAnagarek]

@@ravenonthecross "beyond the comprehension of the formally trained musician"? I think my point has been missed entirely.

[@erakattack]

​@@HabAnagarek that's because your point is incoherent and nonsensical

[@adammercysystem6450]

without a shadow of a doubt he could do that... Just listen to the stuff he did on LD50 @@HabAnagarek

[@JazzyJonas]

I want to be sure this is construed as a huge compliment: Ryan plays like he's never seen or heard anyone else play a bass before.

[@kuzrahfan2004]

He's a fucking alien that's why he's amazing

[@Budabaii]

that is such an incredible compliment.

[@skylermead8781]

Ryan M is one of the most underrated badass bassists ever

[@xxironmaidenxx]

Endorsed by Fodera = no longer underrated lol

[@andym28]

My favorites are him and melvyn gibbs.

[@williamvelatx]

Never been underrated

[@firemarshal2629]

He tops every list of metal bassists. Definitely not underrated.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Nah he’s not so underrated, in some aspects I can see that but most metal players would consider him to be one of their biggest influences, he’s been responsible for more Warwick thumbs sold than anybody and if he is somehow underrated, then it makes him that more special for us Ryan Fans 🤘

[@kravmagadave]

Kudos Fodera- you have gained a product spokesperson who is as genuintely humble and down to earth as he is talented.

[@KrOwAnsKi]

Ryan is one of a bass idol that plays differently with his own STRUCK SLAP technique.

[@td4049]

Crazily impressed with Ryan. Seems like a really cool dude, on top of being a monster player!

[@josephwalton487]

Actually....he has got bigger and more ripped the older he has got. He used to be skinny in LD 50 days....but I am pretty sure he quit smoking Marlboro Light 100's around the time Lost And Found came out.

[@td4049]

@Michelle The Misanthrope What..?

[@Mattormus]

@Michelle Misanthrope alrighty, its okay if you're jealous. The first step to understanding these feeling of yours is accepting that you feel the need to try and talk shit about something that you know damn well you're completely wrong about.

[@lilsisgay]

@Michelle Misanthrope learn to spell music first then maybe you can comment on how 'musical' Ryan is. If you've actually listened to any of Mudvayne's discography (especially LD50) you will know he is an EXTREMELY musical player and is very technical AT THE SAME TIME. Crazy, right?

[@lilsisgay]

@Michelle Misanthrope Lmfao.. 'sounds like a drummer' you're seriously on something. I think I do have a clue, I've been studying music since I was 5 years old and I'm currently in my final year of university studying it. But sure, I don't know anything.

[@looksirdroids9134]

He's one of the most chill, genuinely nice people you'll ever see.

[@tobynsaunders]

"I felt you coming through this instrument." Yes, that sentence was spoken aloud without missing a beat.

[@piratebasscaptain]

Best Bassist ever in Metal History ! Hands down

[@xJAWAx]

Ryan's playing was a huge inspiration to me as a young bass player. His lines on LD 50 still blow my mind to today. Great interview with one of my favorites.

[@phoenixpruett2097]

In some songs on that album like Prod, or Nothing to Gein it sounds like he's jamming on a fretless.

[@xJAWAx]

@@phoenixpruett2097 on the verse of severed as well. Absolutely love all of those songs.

[@samdelossantos2864]

Can't wait to hear what this bass sounds like on an album.

[@RequiemDead]

His self awareness of the brr brr deng meme made me smile!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Yea man! I’ve watched this 4 times and I smile everytime he does it lol

[@jakemode]

I was shocked when I saw him onstage without that Warwick. Seems like this is a good change for him. What a monster bassist and incredible lad

[@WhiteDevilU91]

Ryan Martinie was my inspiration to pick up the bass instead of electric guitar. I loved how in Mudvayne the bass was basically the lead instrument and I hadn't really heard that in other metal music at the time.

[@blakfloyd]

While I can't specifically say that in the band Spiral Architect that the bass is the sole lead instrument (both guitarists play leads like crazy), it definitely has that lead bass style throughout the entire album because Lars K. Norberg's bass is extremely easy to hear in the mix and he's all over the neck on his fretless. They only made one album, A Sceptic's Universe, and it's very much worth checking out. Insect would probably be my favorite track from it.

[@hazardeur]

jup, legendary album @@blakfloyd

[@migueltrapezaris6437]

Proof that being a great musician means appreciating art as a whole. Really fascinating to hear his thoughts and the mind behind that amazing playing. The bass is nice too :p

[@jwithers1986]

Ryan is one of the most underappreciated artists of all time..

[@hagerdhotrodz]

It's about damn time this legend has a signature series! 🔥🤘I hope she makes her debut on a new MuDvAyNe album. 🤞

[@elvissorna8861]

Oh man....Ryan fkn Martine. What a freak of nature. NO ONE plays like him. Absolutely no one. I know he's influenced by John Entwhistle but way to carve your own style and creativity, unparalleled af. Always looking out for new vids of him. 🙏🏼

[@feebypeels2883]

More people should know about Soften the Glare.

[@BarnabyJonez]

This guybis the reason I started playing bass at age 15

[@Gubgubgoober]

Guybis

[@okkdennn]

guy abyss

[@looksirdroids9134]

The age isn't relevant at all so why did you mention it?

[@sidfara6362]

@@looksirdroids9134 lol

[@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330]

@@okkdennn guy baby aids 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ny2j7]

Ryan killing it like always, he's an insane bassist, probably one of the best.

[@DizzyDez613]

I can accept no future Mudvayne, if it means there will be more Soften The Glare. Ryan is TOO good.

[@dallassummers261]

This is nuts. I never thought id see a bass in ryans hands other than a warwick.wowser

[@Astral_Wave]

He's played Pedulla in the past I believe as well 🤔

[@adriane7841]

Money talks

[@Astral_Wave]

@@adriane7841 Fodera certainly doesn't have the revenue warwick/framus has, but at least fodera made him a signature. Can't imagine the typical Martinie fan being willing to shell out over $5k for his sig for him to bank on residuals, but who knows. Anyone know what the "big news" is he was referring to towards the end?

[@Astral_Wave]

@@adriane7841 Just checked out fodera's page to look at his signature, $11,700!! I'm sure they'll sell thousands lmao.

[@jonnyorihuela8430]

Its a honor to fodera that Ryan Martinie play one those bass. This guy is amazing, a monster. Whenever i see to ryan at live it makes to me buy a bass a try to imitate... Mudvayne FOREVER

[@merciless2032]

Ryan is uncomfortably humble. Best metal bassist 🤘🏻

[@sebg2086]

no

[@jrjr1295]

@@sebg2086 zeb

[@mavie5000]

@@sebg2086 yes

[@martisgod804]

HELLYEAH

[@psylopanda2841]

Yes ahha... It's almost scary like : - "Man, you are a great player" - "Oh no please, stop, jesuschrist don't!! Omg it burns! it burns!"

[@twocats2543]

Ryan seems like a thoughtful person. Obviously a heck of a musician.

[@malicant123]

Ryan is one of those musicians whose playing is recognisable even when the listener is ignorant of the player. Very, very few musicians ever come close to that

[@eltonbarnes2885]

Ryan Martinie, do I need to say anything else? Of course I'm gonna . By far my favorite bassist of all time . Not saying better or worse than other masters . But a sound that caught my ear as a musician " percussionist " , the groove of any band. The style of your ber, ber, ding , slapped me in the face so hard . I had stank face for a year. Love you man please keep playing and sharing videos . Don't ever leave my ears

[@TwitKh]

ryan is an amazing, hugely inspirational player, intelligent & humble person. one of my absolute favorites.

[@efraincorral8454]

When did he leave Warwick tho? This guy single handedly made me want a Warwick growing up hearing mudvayne.

[@Below-Average_Joe]

I guess there is finally Thumb that balances well.😉

[@bassimprovjams3772]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣💯💯💯

[@iunnox666]

They balance fine if you wear them fairly high up and horizontal. They are boat anchors, though. Mine weighs about 13lbs.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

@@iunnox666 exactly! If you hold them up like Ryan does then your good to go!! I sure miss mine!!

[@jefgirdler7232]

.... Man you know how badass your guitars have to be to get RYAN MARTINIE to switch from Warwick??? I'm amazed

[@iunnox666]

I have a Thumb and the Foderas I played blew it(and every other bass I've played) away. They feel like playing air guitar, they just always work with you and never get in your way.

[@kickazzdrummer666]

I don't care what other rock/metal fans has to say but for me Ryan is the greatest metal bassist of our time.

[@wayne6777]

Steve Harris has taken shits that sounded better than that intro.

[@jasonlaparr3638]

Always love watching him play, he has one of the most unique approaches to playing Bass

[@yurimennella8793]

Ryan is such an awesome player and a wholesome dude. coolest low end cat ever

[@DocHollyMane]

Such a humble dude for being one of the most gifted bassist out there

[@vehtty]

Been a fan for over 12 years. This guy never gets old

[@DizzyDez613]

Peoria, Illi-fuckin-nois!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Awesome!! Thank you guys!! We been waiting for this!!! Please give us more information of Ryan in the shop!! Please!!!! Glad you finally get to study Ryan!! We as his fans have studied him for years and he has such a amazing fan base!! We all love Ryan soo much!! He has made me the player I am today as he has so many others!! Ryan changed my bass life!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@jerrdog5568]

Ryan is always so modest. Truly an inspiration to the music world.

[@CRAM.Lajoie]

Been waiting for this vid since I heard about Ryan’s signature model and right after hearing him play for the first time. Seriously inspiring stuff with Soften the Glare… Cannot wait to hear what the Fodera inspires him to play soon!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

You and me both brother!! Hopefully we get more of these with him!! We need Fodera martinie Monday!! And hopefully we can get a video of what he was playing over there!!🙏🙏🙏

[@jlee3925]

He is so laid back. You would never think he was in a metal band.

[@OnAir21]

One of my all-time, favorite bass players. Such a unique style, with a crazily unique and pleasing tone. Love this dude.

[@kevinblakemore6445]

I really love Ryan. So creative awesome guy. Mudvayne has been one of my favorite bands since the beginning. Awesome he filled in for Korn. I met him years ago back stage touring. I’m really glad they’re playing together again.

[@castreflect7317]

Ryan was my original inspiration for bass. Ryan’s play style and fieldy’s sound.

[@worldssickestmedia2713]

I'm not really a Mudvayne fan. But I dig this guys playing. He's one of the very few people that has created a style and sound all his own and is very proficient at his instrument even in a traditional style and sense.

[@RustinRoark]

It was great to hear Ryan play his signature bass in this 20 min video

[@talesfromthetoiletseat8295]

Ryan is a beast of a player. Great technique great tone has his own “thing”. Those Foderas are really really nice. I could never afford it lol Nor are my chops “worthy”. That bass is sexy as hell! Woo!

[@ObsidianLife]

Yeah, but its kind of like a Bentley or a Lamborghini...Its amazing and great if you can get one, but I'm not sure you NEED one...! LOL!

[@jasonnaranjo4622]

Ryan es un bajista increíble, excelente entrevista y el bajo es precioso.

[@matt_boi_slim8196]

Ohhhh my. New Ryan footage is always a winner!

[@Hell_Raven666]

Talking or playing I can listen to Ryan all day long! ❤️Love and respect

[@doomsdaygray]

Great interview with Ryan ! Thanks for uploading

[@BassPlayerNcl]

Excellent interview! Congratulations to Ryan on such a beautiful instrument and all the best for the future 😊👍

[@patrickr12342]

A cool, laidback talk. He is a great musican. His style of playin ,and his work with 'soften the glare' , is amazing. Ryan seems to be sympathic and a down to earth guy. I wish him only the best in the future. Thanks for the upload. Merry x-mas and a happy New year!!

[@pastiesandagstring]

Ryan’s not lying. Lesson #1 totally is brr brr deng! That was the first slap I ever played.

[@vegasskulls]

How Humble is this guy for real. Listen and followed him forever.

[@theepicdoge8045]

Its always heart warming to hear and see ryan play

[@grillo1985]

I think Ryan is the best bass player in this Universe.

[@kornfreak78]

Ryan is a beast on the bass. Definitely one of my favorite bassists.

[@tacobob891]

Love Ryan so glad to see him doing well!

[@YourCaliBos]

This was such a awesome piece of content , Mike your a class act. Cheers BC

[@dldissolving2005]

Just subscribed and looking forward to more from you guys! 10 seconds into my first time watching and I am HOOKED!!

[@robertaldi9261]

Man as a drummer, Mudvayne was so fun to play along with back in my high school days. Undeniably what made them so fun to play and in my mind, so original, was the rhythm section combo of Ryan on bass and Matt on drums.

[@Stallan666]

Always a pleasure to hear Ryan talk about music. It's as outside the box as his playing haha

[@michaeldelazerda4434]

Love this guy💙💚 huge influence on my bass style... he's definitely an innovator of a style that helped me shape my own

[@Coastal_Cruzer]

the more I learn about Martinie, the more I idolize him.

[@nekkodaimartin2929]

Martinie and his ability to let others shine. I felt that in this interview

[@danskeeloNotHacked]

Just saw Mudvayne several weeks back. This dude is amazing and a great showman. Cool video!

[@keithgabbard3539]

Ryan is awesome and you can tell he loves what he is doing .

[@cassiofelipe2636]

Ryan is the best with the best bass! that guy is so amazing since the mudvayne's begining we could see that! congrats fodera congrats Ryan

[@brodeyrhoades1422]

Ryan has always been my first inspiration to play bass. Wish I could meet him one day.

[@sauce_aux]

Don’t care if I haven’t been a Mudvayne fan since I was 12. Ryan is still my fav bass player

[@erikshen1107]

He's Out of his mind!!! I LOVE IT!!

[@liamnissanS2K]

Ryan Is legitimately my hero.

[@tommyrocker33]

One of this generations greatest!

[@tomw2003]

Hey Fodera? if you didn't know, Ryan is a GODDDDDD!!!!!! If he isn't on your Top 5 list already, he needs to be! A living legend!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Just coming from jamming Soften the glare album Glint, then to know Ryan is self taught just absolutely blows my mind!! I love this man so much, and have to meet him one day, he’s the reason I play ampeg and Warwick Thumb basses, unfortunately I can’t afford his signature Fodera, maybe I’ll be blessed some day with one tho, that black beauty 😍😍💪

[@mrmike320]

This dude is amazing on bass. Makes me want a bass

[@wadefaulkner73]

Can't stop loving this guy

[@c_jo]

What a guy, man! Nothing but respect Ryan!

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

his techniques and tuning even, he is next level.

[@anahowana]

BRR DENG BRR DENG hahaha Ryan is beyond amazing, laid back and humble monster ! Thanks Fodera, cheers from Morocco

[@XMetalChefX]

Best bassist ever. Guy just flat out rocks.

[@philu4621]

Ryan is my favorite...the most interesting to listen to.

[@joshbeer414]

There is way too little videos and stuff with Ryan. Seems like a private person for the most part. Genuinely unique and nice dude

[@tetrodotoxin9782]

i came here for ryan. Whatever axe/bass he chooses, Im here for him..😊

[@KM-px8cs]

Some of the best artists are out of the ordinary.

[@warwicker22]

Ryan Martine Standard Signature. Calling it now. 😜

[@RangyJoe]

One of the most underrated bassplayers ever!

[@surfercharliel7928]

Seriously, totally executed element. Fan!

[@thinkingjack]

Man he’s such an incredible bassist

[@zacharychevrier-ferreira6993]

Says he’s not a good teacher, but he taught me my entire approach to the instrument at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel in 2009! Brilliant musician

[@iforgotthenamemate]

The legend!

[@sephiroth7818]

Ryan should be in every top slap bassist video.

[@alchemutation]

Ryan is such a beautiful person. It shows. I love you, Dude! Best Bassist Ever.

[@abshmusic]

16:13 "It's gonna be amazing". 😂 Great work guys

[@-GRAVESITE-]

First time I saw Mudvayne, on a cable access tv show in the 90s, Ryan Martinie blew my mine, and my cousins, MIND!

[@aerahtv0000]

Mudvayne!!!!!!!!!!!! Cannot wait!!! Thanks to Ryan that he exists :)

[@bidenwearsdiapers4026]

Ryan is one of a kind and so is Fodera.