Fretless Bass!

[@Azeria]

Not to be confused with the baseless fret, which is when you worry for no reason.

[@WOTVE-CW]

Baseless frets are much cheaper than fretless basses

[@rockcat9424]

@@WOTVE-CW And much more common and easy to come by! For example I have them every day!

[@MrBaskevin]

Reminds me of the bassfender/ fenderbass meme

[@Fools_Fool]

I'm living the life, I'm a fretless baseless guit

[@tomvesely4008]

You win the internet, dear ma'am/sir

[@jakecarswell6023]

No way they named a bass after my favourite game??

[@ShooterEx]

It's not even out yet, save up the hype:)

[@cepuner1131]

Wtf

[@holymonke2703]

@@cepuner1131 wdym "wtf"

[@dmacrolens]

Simp.

[@Little-Frog]

​@@ShooterEx I'm so excited for it tho

[@kaisteines3776]

Ah, fretless bass, the only instrument that can sound like Owen Wilson

[@timothymckane6362]

WOW

[@a7xmaNga]

​@@timothymckane6362I was gonna do that I hate ya(!)😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Doug_Edwards99]

With a good phaser pedal, most instruments can sound like Owen Wilson!

[@MattRandom]

WHHOOwhhh

[@PtVienna316]

I love that it took Rob about .3 Seconds of bass playing to execute a Les Claypool stomp.

[@leonthayne]

Les Claypool is necessary.

[@El_Elaias_wn]

Real

[@althejazzman]

Primus sucks!

[@ISURSouL]

@@althejazzmanhow can a jazzman say that, my sir you are cursed

[@eggdude5216]

@@althejazzmanwe all say in unison 🗣️🗣️

[@CIDSMusic]

Me: "I'm not that dramatic" Also me: writing an emotional song about wanting another shopping cart because this one has no wheel

[@Jake-il9sp]

this is literally me 🥲

[@vavassor]

Love Andrew's idea to take a goofy concept and try to find the emotional core of it. Inventing a story for yourself and keeping it separate from the story you tell the audience is always neat.

[@ChristopherBuecheler]

Anyone else trying to figure out the true Rob/Andrew chronology by observing the length of Andrew's hair?

[@nobodyislistening150]

oh i totally do that

[@balaenopteramusculus]

Hahaha, I relate

[@AlexandreDuqueque]

Yeah this vid is oooold (Not complaining tho)

[@zeugims2740]

I didn’t even notice it 😮😮😮

[@DasIstDerMars]

All the time

[@DerSilvano]

0:18 I LOVE this jump

[@robscallon]

😂🙏

[@donnytheflow]

Drop in was sick af

[@althejazzman]

This is unofficially the best inline skating channel on the internet.

[@MattHawkenMusic]

Before pressing play on any Rob Scallon video, I do some deep breathing exercises and body stretches to prepare myself for the drop. He caught me off-guard with this one.

[@jcortese3300]

As not-a-guitarist, I. had no idea what that amazing cushiony sound was under Bowie's "As The World Falls Down" when I was a kid, but I loved how it sounded. It wasn't until much later that I knew it was a bass without frets, and I still think it's one of the most beautiful sounds in the world. It's like the French horn of the guitar/bass world.

[@aidilmubarock5394]

Have you heard of Michael Manring the enormous room? It's fretless bass instrumental masterpiece

[@ThatRedHusky]

Totally the same thing with me and Black by pearl jam

[@pipingpepsi6665]

“French horn of the guitar/bass world” describes its sound perfectly! unmistakably related to a fretted bass guitar and electric guitar, but a distinct, smooth sound in its own right!

[@itskazz2]

same but with mother stands for comfort, deeper understanding and a whole bunch of other songs by kate bush

[@jcortese3300]

@@aidilmubarock5394 The first time I heard anything that was pure fretless bass was a piece called "Apotheosis" by a dude named Jeff Schmidt over a decade ago. Still a favorite.

[@choowie92]

I came for the bass. I stayed to watch the friendship.

[@eyeofthebeholder_]

The accidental microtonality of fretless bass is so beautiful. There's this argentinian band called Seru Giran which used a fretless, and this kinda reminds me of them.

[@victorvilchesf]

Pedro Aznar!!

[@Manullex]

Tremenda recomendación, me han encantado!!!

[@El_Elaias_wn]

AGUANTE AZNAAAAAAR

[@bassimprovjams3772]

I’ll definitely check them out!! Thank you!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Any songs you recommend?

[@RobertTamaskovics]

There could have been some shop announcements in the background like: "Dry cleaning aisle nine", "Samantha cashier three", etc.

[@teally-bop]

Samantha...

[@spectrecular9721]

Fuck boats

[@apeheadboink]

I would unironically love just a whole album of andrew on bass and rob on fretless, a bass only duo is not something i've thought of before but it sounds so good

[@mattiagravina6925]

Oh there are a lot of bands with only bass and no guitar, you should definitely check out Morphine, Om or The Omnific

[@NickHoad]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHGYpdtnruFeZYsi=7gy1EMiOmXlmmQhv Here’s a track with a bass duo, neither of them are fretless but it’s still fantastic

[@apeheadboink]

@@NickHoad interesting they did so in such a like funky context, which isn't as much what I was wanting and the more slow subtle playing with no other backing instruments, andrew and rob were doing near the start of writing in this video. this is really awesome too tho and does have moments of that in it.

[@yasseford]

This is Andrew's best vocal melody ever. I think you guys are actually finding a crazy stride of making like, serious and great songs versus the novelty songs which were also a blast to watch but man lately it's been fantastic.

[@TheJumboBurrito]

the backing band that allows you guys to just be funny together adds so much to the more serious but still playful energy of you and andrew writing the music. seriously i am always excited for any andrew and rob music yall make

[@beau-2222]

Andrew's so casual he rocked up in pyjamas.

[@TyBraek]

I'm really glad Andrew suggested to make a not "joke" song.

[@sigmatomcat5389]

Play both fretted and fretless. They offer different sounds and playing styles, which opens up your options as to the type of sounds you want. I love both. Just replaced my old fretless Ibanez with a new Fender Fretless Jazz Bass American Pro II. It is awesome! The fretless smooth transition is very silky and seamless, while fretted basses tend to be much more precise and often offer more staccato.

[@SUB-WFR]

I am so glad you got to do your skating episode, made me tear a bit as it shows you are feeling a bit better in yourself or are at least trying to progress. inpiring, truly, as I am in a similar emotional situation as you were, but am scare to seek help out of fear. definitely a true rolemodel for everyone. proud of you, Rob. looking forward to seeing what is next

[@WombatSlug]

Such a bonus to get two episodes in one day! Thanks, Rob and Andrew!

[@sanchez._.]

LOVING the video so far! reminds me kind of like Jaco Pastorius' Portrait of Tracy.

[@deepwuwu]

And Jaco's collab with Joni on the album Hejiira

[@Nicenigel14]

This entire song is TOP SHELF. I love the double meaning ambiguous lyrics

[@resetreboot]

I just come from Andrew's channel, from the Sonic Boom video there and it's incredible how the same two guys can come with such radically different songs. Great job.

[@theovergoat]

What a brilliant lyrical prompt, and what a brilliant way to interpret it. Bravo!

[@blackdog6969]

Rob being sideways and sending it in a way that would make my heart drop in the first 20 seconds isn't something I needed. More Rob having fun please. As for fretless bass, my personal experience says don't rely on it in the same way you'd use a normal bass. Think of it as an uncontrollable being that needs to lead but will hold the team up when needed. Having fretted bass is a great idea

[@cepuner1131]

Too much

[@rrrosecarbinela]

You guys are awesome. And I mean the whole team.

[@Arenow]

It really seems like they have a tremendous team of people, all star players there

[@juaniferritto165]

I started not really liking the song but now I thing is my favourite thing you've done together. Amazing video and priceless song-writing advice

[@MrMurkosullivan]

It's hard to pinpoint the difference, but... I feel like the collaborative songwriting process on the start of this one feels a lot more similar to my experiencees writing with others. In a great way. There is something so particularly beauitful about two people with similar instruments pulling and shoving on ideas for the harmonic context of the piece.. Very much reminded me of watching 'Get Back,' which can only mean incredible things. Rob calmy stepping out to the booth saying ' The guitars getting in the way of the fretless.' Whether that is the 'right,' call or not, it really seems like the guys are getting into a really great songwriting place. The balance of both songwriting id's & ego's seem to be balancing out nicely. I hope you guys both take this the right way, but for these projects.... I think yall really need eachother. Every time one of you starts rolling down one path too hard, I'm hoping the other 'Just pull him back a lil bit.' & it's happening more and more. It would be a blank page without your careless creativity, but it's funny how greatness comes from constant external collaborative creative restriction/editing. Well done. (Also, I think the Sonic Boom team deserve their names in the vid description and credits at the end. Even if they are quick. Your production assistant carrying ye as always! lol)

[@Hadiplaysmusic]

this was so fun to watch. You and Andrew knocked it out the park!

[@SchnitzelKraft]

My fretless is coming in next week. Been waiting for 8 weeks. This video makes waiting so fun!

[@medicinal_soul]

damn. I love this song actually. very well done

[@itsyaboymuffinman]

Why do these two together feel like one of those trippy kids shows but about music making? Or like one of those Adult Swim shows I saw as a kid while sleep deprived after too many sodas and dino nuggies. "Lets play some bass guitar. AAAAAAHHHHHHHH, you said the instrument of the day!"

[@NobleGas_54]

3:30 Reaching for the invisible whammy bar

[@RegebroRepairs]

I love when there is two bases. And with one fretless, that's even better.

[@mm552]

I just love how the upright is sat right behind them watching them play a regular and fretless bass, something is just so comedic about that 😂

[@BeTheAeroplane]

I still really appreciate that the last note in the SB theme is always a specific instrument from the episode.

[@Mr.POTF2]

I love Andrew's outfit

[@vestaarcadia]

Vocal harmonies really elevate this track

[@jeremiahcowling3837]

Has anyone checked on Drummer Rob recently? Might need a bit of a pick-me-up after this one

[@Danilyn_Livao]

Incredible creativity, as always! 🙌 The fretless bass gives the song such a smooth, expressive vibe. Can’t wait to hear the final track! 🔥

[@MikeY-1st]

Just want to point out that "Fretless" is also the name of a game where you play as Rob (insert guitar adventure related plot); and is getting closer to being released. I for one am looking forward to getting to play it!

[@BrennanGrimesPhotography-uz4ew]

Hey Andrew and rob!!! First of all I love the new episode I love that Rob writes how I do and immediately find the major and minor 7 on every instrument lol I love Andrew’s voice and playing style. you guys work so well together and I love seeing how you guys write and your excitement. It’s very inspiring and encouraging and I appreciate that so much. You guys kick ass! #2!! I’m commenting because I genuinely wish you guys would utilize the band more often!! I truly think you guys could do an alternate story line with them. They’re secretly trying to undermine you guys cause they feel invalidated and that’s a brilliant start to like a alternate story line lol I wish you guys would do a battle of the bands with them, sonic boom versus first of October lol Could do like a open mic night or talent night and let the crowd or KZbin decide if they deserve their own show now lol I think they do! Personally Whenever there’s bass or drums on a track I’d love to see them “prove themselves” and maybe they win the battle of the bands And it’d be funny as hell. Have them talking shit on you guys and Talking trash. Cause they’re jaded because they want to be part of the show!! That’d be amazing lol Cheers guys much love I look forward to every episode :)❤

[@mikajegou7106]

Love the reference to portrait of tracy. I started to take bass lessons recently and my bass teacher showed it to me so that I could learn control over harmonics.

[@demezzerate6769]

i’m so glad they found each other as friends lol, i love watching them just come up with the ideas, i don’t even care about the final product (but theyre always great lol)

[@jakobymaster]

For a few minutes i thought andrew was in a onesie

[@julien.biardeau]

As a bassist, it's great to see how you can build up an entire beautiful song around a nice lead part and a few root notes, makes me wanna go ahead and write more 🙏 thanks a lot for this great song guys!

[@EmmaEmbla]

Your "FRETLESS BASS JAM" video from 2010 is the first video I ever saw from you all the way back then and it's what made me subscribe in the first place, so it's nice to hear that it's what truly made you musically interested as it is what got me in to your videos!

[@THEDARKILLERS46]

This drops while I'm doing my first fretless conversion for a bass, the timing couldn't be better, thanks for the inspiration !

[@reset_rt]

I totally how this turned into a grocery story love song. Super market love affair sequel vibes 😂😂

[@Thebotulism]

The Fretless bass reminds me of a wah just being used nonchalantly. I love the smooth sliding of the sounds, makes for some great soothing or calming music imo!

[@liamodellbass]

As a fretless bass enjoyer myself, the thing I love most about playing one is playing melodies! There's so much nuance available to you in terms of vibrato, glissando/portamento, etc. And with the right setup, that classic fretless "Mwah" lends itself to a very vocal/lyrical quality. There's validity in being critical of this sound as the bass is not necessarily fulfilling its usual role in a traditional band context, though I believe there's an equal validity in embracing the melodic fretless bass sound in other contexts!

[@pohldriver]

I like these videos for the process of creating a song. The style usually isn't my bag. But that one is great!

[@InSyncDrums]

Damn! That was a journey! Really great to watch this develop and take shape

[@SorooshMhs]

With a more gritty/lofi production, this would basically be a Duster song

[@glasnost3561]

Very slowcore sounding, reminds me a lot of bedhead and early mogwai

[@SorooshMhs]

@@glasnost3561i hear the Mogwai a bit too yeah! Haven’t listened to Bedhead tho

[@bennieboy777]

You guys are awesome. I love how into music you both are, and it'll never get old to me

[@JaxsonGalaxy]

Watching this video on my phone is almost the same as watching a silent video. 😅😂

[@blotsmusic]

the result is outstanding! you compliment each other so well

[@MangoMakesArt]

5:08 those first three notes IMMEDIATELY jumped out at me and I instantly recognized it as Jaco haha. Yeah, I really think Jaco Pastorius redefined the modern fretless bass sound, and he tended to use a LOT of harmonics. I also heavily associate fretless with harmonics. So excited to get one soon.

[@HBCrigs]

as soon as you started playing the fretless bass i knew i recognized that sound from somewhere, i had never placed it but of course, heijra joni mitchell has it on there, and a quick google made me realize, its pastorius is playing that fretless on the album! so perfect

[@CantDoShcheisse]

Happy new year Rob, hope you spent it with your loved ones. Cheers from Norway.

[@duckwithsunglasses9802]

A nice early morning upload

[@mileskirklin346]

I got my fretless bass a while ago after obsessing with them for a while and I absolutely love it

[@internetsurfer6995]

1:55 Why did bro sound like Mordecai 😭

[@nathancook1785]

I made an impulse purchase of a 6 string fretless bass as my first bass during the pandemic. Was incredibly hard to play, but i would hook it up to my buddy's Boss Syth pedal and it would just turn into a whole new instrument.

[@utse2474]

No slide harmonics😔

[@flare2000x]

Great song, love the jazz fusion vibes. Andrew always wears the wackiest fun outfits in these videos too.

[@peetupeetupeetu]

I've been wanting to pick up some random cheap used bass and rip off the frets for a long ass time, might just have to do it after this one, such a beautiful sound and feel

[@DJKr15py]

You can get really cheap already fretless ones by brands like Artist which are really very okay for the price (would strongly recommend putting flatwound strings on them though as rounds will gouge out the fretboard much faster).

[@Doofkopf12345]

I‘ve been a guitarist for close to 15 years at this point and decided to actually get into bass last February. Going straight for fretless was kinda the way to go for me so I picked up a Squier CV 60s fretless bass. I can’t recommend that bass enough! I had to adjust the neck quite a bit, because the factory setup was trash, but it plays and sounds great with flatwounds. Pretty impressive bass for just 400€! Maybe look into that one and save yourself a whole bunch of work 😄

[@faselblaDer3te]

There's a lemon, taped to the table. Just not gonna acknowledge that?

[@eatingtrees9077]

Damn, that chord + sliding pinky riff that Rob just came up with is so cool. What a cool use of the fretlessness!

[@jeffreysaylor9014]

Love the video!! Imagine right in the whole album but just one instrument !!!

[@ADurXD]

3:15 "So today we're writing Hylics music"

[@mtmsammetal9124]

when I saw the both of them play 2 different basses I was wondering how they were gonna pull it off in the mix having 2 basses at the same time Turns out if you pan them just enough off center but not too hard into a direction both basses sound great without being disorienting! Mad props

[@kleeo1991]

2:56 Rob is not Rob without playing Imaj7 - IVmaj7(or vice versa) whenever he gets a chance 😁

[@holo673]

the drums and ambiance sound so much like a mac demarco song

[@andrewpappas9311]

Rob unleashing his inner Jaco Pastorius on that fretless and I love it, sounds absolutely awesome

[@bongor628]

introducing "Canadian Rugby"

[@csongorkakuk5871]

Great, now you guys did it! Now every time I go shopping I'll get emotional!

[@wykydrone]

This has a supermarket soundtrack B- side feel. You hear it, you're not annoyed by it but put at ease.

[@EchosSecretTwinBrother]

This song is what i needed. Bass, Rob and Andrew, and Shopping carts. 😭😭

[@zibbyg123]

1:31 dangerously close to saying that tone is stored in the skin

[@El_Elaias_wn]

Love the jaco reference. You know it rob ;)

[@SeihanHiga]

5:12 was not expecting a jaco pastorius mention, when u first played the riff to portrait of tracy my neurons activated LMAO

[@samuelemeryjiujitsu]

My favorite instrument on earth

[@TheRiveners]

I love how they've been playing all sorts of weird, worldly instruments over the years and the latest episode is "whoa fretless bassssss"

[@Corboy6]

My favourite band to feature a fretless bass is Beyond Creation. Prog metal band. The fretless sliding pinch harmonic sounds are so iconic

[@joermnyc]

Getting good a intonation is the key to fretless anything, the lines can help, though some people argue that they don’t… then again it’s a great way to get super microtonal… “I’m not out of tune, it’s microtonal!”😂

[@brucegriffin1404]

I sold my white fretless jazz bass the day this was uploaded. No joke

[@lilstjimmy]

sting made me want a fretless bass no matter how badly i know i'd play with it

[@Relyx]

My introduction to fretless bass was Mick Karn of the 80s New Wave band Japan. I loved the tone of his bass so much and had to find out what made it sound so different

[@FatherofEunice]

Commenting for the algorithm. You guys are the best😭

[@spelunkymonke]

It's hard to restrain myself everytime from listening to the tracks before the videos come out, but it's always worth it😁❤️🤘

[@aaron_r6611]

I've played a friends home made fretless 5 string, it was so much fun

[@sola_is_chilling]

You must've had no re-frets doing this!

[@DominusFeles]

No, they had covered all their basses.

[@JimsMusicDungeon]

Such a beautiful song!

[@FL85106]

Thank you for representing blading, Rob. It really means a lot. I always wonder if Andrew ever tried it too 🤪

[@fivestringslinger]

You guys are the best. Thank you.

[@baalrog887]

In the beginning I was mad you didn't do a slap Primus style song but by the end I was completely enamoured with those lyrics

[@NEXTLOOKING]

Im sure hes thrilled youre uploading his content here

[@Tachyon118]

This is a true clean art

[@mitchellcameronsantos9038]

love this episode !