MonoNeon | Fender Signature Sessions | Fender

[@jamesscozzari5008]

Unlike every other video of a signature instrument drop that focus on the artist, Mono focused on the folks that got him there.

[@Odawg96]

Despite all of his “eccentricities” and quirks, this video shows that Mononeon extremely “normal.” He’s grounded, a family man. He’s not pretentious or overbearing. He’s a gentle spirit.

[@losingsighthxc]

Few things I need to mention: 1. Fender, the production on this is incredible. Love how you captured him as an artist and not just on the guitar. Well freaking done. 2. Fender, this bass looks sick. Great job on that. Nice change up to see 3. That drummer is ice cold. Killing back there.

[@paulgibby6932]

Absolutely...everything you said!

[@princeota6916]

I believe that’s Mike Mitchell (Blac Dynamite) on drums✨

[@kntuchy]

Nah, naah if there is no mono neon signature sock coming with the bass I’m not buying it! The tone isin the sock!

[@dingxanax7283]

4. One of Godfather of Funk, George Clinton as narrator/MC.

[@OlMoldy]

Looks like Ronald McDonalds bass

[@Ameerah.G]

Grandma is so proud she's beaming. George Clinton is narrating your life story, that's amazing 🤩

[@displaychicken]

You can’t help but love this man and his entire family. This has to be the highest quality video fender has ever produced

[@beyondseeingHK]

that moment with Mono and his dad 🥲 absolute legends!

[@matthewchunk3689]

what a soft spoken oddball neo is. he must get that lost puppy reaction from girls.

[@JonGooseman]

The drummer is out of this world. Wow.

[@greggjohnson9149]

Love this celebration of our hero MonoNeon especially with his core people. 🙏🏿❤️🔥💪🏿👊🏿

[@cloudbloom]

I absolutely love how he jams with his grandma, what a beautiful soul which shines through in the music

[@iirelative9797]

Nana's make the world go round man. It's physics.

[@ChristopherT1]

What up GJ?! Glad you’re a fan of our Memphis made bass man!

[@psilocyborg4775]

That's racist😉

[@rayj1013]

I have years of joy because he's getting his flowers while he can smell them! Oven been watching him since 2012 and haven't stopped!

[@kerry-ch2zi]

Fender and family values--what a winning combination!

[@Guitargypsy202]

I just wanna be like him. What a amazing thing to be able to say to your father🎉🎉

[@dmjthetechguy]

8 years ago I never woulda thought you’d get your own bass. My brother moving up in the world. Well deserved my man!!!

[@malekkushimuzik3580]

Hands down, the best promo for an instrument and artist ever!!!! 🙏🏿

[@jimonaldo3108]

Man i really appreciate this, i'm not into bass but Mononeon inspires me just by daring to be himself.

[@Markko1986]

What a distinguished gentleman 🥂🥂

[@TylerLeeJones]

I was literally looking for the right 5-string to get for HOURS yesterday, i was torn between a 5-string jazz bass or multi-scale triple-pickup bass like a dingwall, I think THIS just made the choice for me, I'll take it as a sign even, thank you for the years of music MonoNeon, I've made my choice update: I got it, it's my new favorite bass ♥

[@averyplaysguitar]

Damn I'd love a dingwall

[@WillboeBagins]

Dingwall

[@TylerLeeJones]

@@WillboeBagins MonoNeon Jazz Bass V. are we just naming basses?

[@bassyey]

34" on the B string just sounds bad. No other way around it, specially on a traditional design like this. You're better off with a Lakland.

[@Diabolical1337]

I would still say to go for the Dingwall. 😊

[@ManCaveStudio]

"There is a lot of love that is put into quilts" I didn't get it before but now it makes sense. Protection cloak via grandma. I can totally relate. Always interesting to hear why someone does something that may seem odd. Keep going Mono! :)

[@singsongshow]

I'm still blown away when people play like Jimmy. It's a rare breed for sure. Learning it all upside down and backwards.

[@kylezo]

It's easier for some folks to grasp. Hey I mean Jacob Collier started out on the jazz double bass and eventually designed a guitar with 5 strings tuned in straight 5ths, guitar/bass guitar can be weird to approach even for the most solid musicians

[@kappabravomusic2101]

7:10 those are beautiful syncopations on snare. Bass sounds very voicy. Lovely.

[@reginaldking582]

So nice of Mr Clinton to give his stamp of approval. Nice and original I love it...

[@JoeMicroscope]

I missed your concert in New Zealand because of an operation. Still recovering but making it easy cause you play stuff and wear stuff that makes me happy. Don't ever loose your individuality, and remember the important things in life are family and friends. Love to you bro.

[@selliantuttimusi6735]

The cool thing about this family is that they don't need a Christmas tree. They just ask Mono to wear his favorite outfit.

[@gregoryruyvaert9265]

I love the honesty, the vulnerability, the authenticity in this. And the exceptional bass playing, of course.

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

I wasn’t familiar with MonoNeon’s playing before this video. Really tasteful, syncopated, and muted style. Great player.

[@giac7baci]

This is amazing man Grampa Clinton still guiding us to the next funk prophets! Love you Mono and always love to see you do your thang! 🙏🏽💕

[@dralithi]

MonoNeon and George Clinton? What could be better? I love this!

[@ericpurvis2262]

I honestly adore so much of his wholesomeness, the guy just seems like you wanna give him a hug and how close he is with his family and they've supported him, and how much of things he's taken from them for inspiration as well as his own inspirations, he's just such a cool cat and is planes of existence beyond us while still here on earth, shine bright mono!

[@harrysearia1784]

Mono is a INCREDIBLE talent. I always say, he sees notes as colors thats how he can play the way he does, without borders. What a way to celebrate him and his uniqueness. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@michaelmishaw]

The signature bass is stunning. This video explains what makes Mono Neon, Mono Neon: the parents, the grandmother. Great video, informative, enlightening, and enjoyable.

[@tylerthompson1842]

Love this Mono.. if felt like it wasn’t even a choice to incorporate your family like you had to because they are so much a part of your musical background and getting to this point.. you’re the dude

[@chrisbrattonart1872]

Watching this does something good for my heart.

[@jamesha175]

i am especially impressed with Mr. Neon's transcribing of human speech into music which he then plays on his bass along with the original speeches

[@googlerep366]

I actually discovered mono neon playing with knowers and I have to say his style is so bad ass. He is one of my all time favorite bass players.

[@tylerjohnfrederick]

Mono’s vocal style makes sense, now. Very cool. Strong roots.

[@KenneyCmusic]

I love Mono's style and music. Been hooked since I found him.

[@leopoldbluesky]

I've never heard of MonoNeon until this popped into my feed... I nominate this as officially the best video on KZbin ever!

[@djones666]

You and your family are the coolest, Mononeon. Love this video.

[@ericrobinson7184]

The past creates the present...beautiful MonoNeon!

[@elevenAD]

OMG! That bass is effin gorgeous!

[@brandonmason388]

I love this profile. It really seems to get to the heart of who this cat is. Where he comes from. It’s amazing to see the love and support and musical foundation he grew up with and how it directly led him to who he is today. You can also see clearly -and his dad mentions it- how like many of the great funkateers, he’s simultaneously introverted and shy while also being audacious.

[@andrewstephens8790]

Holy cow i love this man and his whole family! what gifts they are to each other

[@sandiledube279]

His personality really leaks into his sound. It's so incredible ! Literally couldnt stop smiling throughout the video. What a gem !!

[@4687878]

Congrats MonoNeon....on your success...you're a great bass player,..from one to another ....It's our time . !!!! Silky Slim !!!

[@chappahx]

Great to see this brother be recognized.

[@ericwilhelm2941]

Just beautiful and Real he is. coming from a good Home . I met Him at Cliff Bells when he was with Ghost Note after the set, i just told him how cool he plays, and his Response was just sparse and Humble . Incredible

[@d_exiled_1arisen385]

Dope, I'm a laborer. Glad to see We were an inspiration for the color. Love the bass. 🇦🇬✊🏾🇵🇷

[@kylezo]

That was one of my favorite parts, the construction worker shout out shows a level of class that even the "greatest" artists don't usually possess

[@zhou_sei]

i do love the high viz, those construction vests are awesome

[@InfoWithheld]

I just learned of hi, through this video. Wow. Love the explanation. Life, as art. Dada. My full respect. Sick grooves too.

[@integratedboxingsystem8827]

I can see why Prince had this young brother come up to Paisley Park. Mono is Awesome.

[@TRIPPLEJAY00]

This is a funktastic mini documentary. Blessed 🙌 😇

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

I admire those who don't conform to pop culture standards. They really bring A new light. Way off topic...and his Mom really looks fine.

[@pifflepockle]

Hello to mum and Grandma from Scotland xx

[@Tom_Emody]

Blessings to you MONONEON. …..May your wildest dreams come true …Tom

[@paulgentile1024]

I love the colors of the basses.. something different than the traditional everyday colors

[@clumsiii]

2 months and there's no love for George Clinton showing up to narrate this! Animation was tops, there was a lot of care put into this vid, thanks! I can totally see a mononeon animation adventure series: Music sequences, guest voices, connecting the dots to the visual like you said.

[@machmen1000]

I love playing funky bass and I make stop motion videos. This video has it all.

[@mackmccord3743]

Ever Funkin On Mono! Don't ever stop. The universe needs you! 🤘🏽🕶️💜💜💜🪐🌌🔮

[@megajames3000]

I love this so much for you Mono. I’ve been raving about you since I found your videos of you at Berkelee back when I was in school for music too. This bass will be around longer than we will and It’ll be a testament of how damn funky mono is

[@leonardodutra8787]

Mono's Mama glasses are stylish as her son's. Granny is amazing!! Lovable family!!

[@johnfranklin9521]

Man, he's such a wholesome guy.

[@lasagnahog7695]

This is the cutest video on the internet.

[@mrclize]

nice to see an artist portrayed in a true & authentic way. love to fender and mononeon!

[@JunKungMusic]

best sig video ever in the history of mankind......

[@javierjanaid]

Good people there. Thanks for all this love!!!

[@thort9ac]

This is the best marketing ever! Just got a new bass....and want this one to support!

[@romanbyma7692]

This is why Fender has the lead in todays musical world, they know how to speak to young artists, how to support them and giving them means to express themselves - even in an new product anouncement. Plus the guitars and basses are damn great! I love the video, love Mononeon! 🖤

[@GM-qz9fo]

RESPECT brother. Out here - You are loved and appreciated. Thank you.

[@billholder1330]

Listening to a little MonoNeon every day is like taking your vitamins! hehe

[@jacksonhild2917]

Love seeing the family and how proud they are of his achievements

[@anotherstart1]

Never heard of him before….Wow is all I can say. A really soulful player. Going to be checking more out. Good Bless 🙏

[@bovus666]

"however you wanna feel is up to you" MonoNeon I feel like you're the coolest dude on planet earth

[@chickenzwings]

I can't believe the dude I would watch way back when playin' KNOWER covers has his own signature bass now! I mean, you're one of the most talented musicians alive today so it's no surprise, but surreal nonetheless! Keep doing your thing man, can't wait to see where you take us!

[@pandabirahi8168]

Music & Family... ain't no better than this man! 🤗

[@matto9734]

Oh shoot!!! I´ve been following Mono for such a long time now. Seeing him evolving through the crazy ingenious takes with the interweb to Ghost Note up to Scofield and Goldings... man! We all knew it right? Seeing this episode with his family and his Pops really touched me. The signature Fender bass is the "logical" cherry on top. Let there be Funk!!! ps. props out to the creators of Monos mad "costumes" - gettin´ better over time too ;-)

[@briancokley249]

Fender is showing us who these people are. That’s amazing. Talented & gifted. Living

[@MentalS6k]

What a beautiful human being. So glad he also worked with Prince 😌🙏🏾🌹

[@NateNavarro]

So much love, Mono! Congrats on your sick signature bass!!!!

[@francescoideo9330]

We're now waiting for your signature man

[@afairbien]

That's is the most beautiful things to happen for a musician ... Look and see your family playing on your instruments

[@astrofreq]

Epic, man! So completely overjoyed that you have a signature bass now. If ANYONE in the industry has created a signature look for his or herself, it's you. Well done!

[@opalivy739]

MonoNeon is a very unique and gifted bass player. That has bought a whole new sound dimension of funk and creative art to the bass. Congratulations MonoNeon on your Fender signature bass!!! 🎸 👏🏾👏🏾

[@higler.]

Damn, I;ve always apprecisted MonoNeon for his art, but he really is a man of integrity and loyalty which is so much cooler. What a guy

[@chucky36]

I love that he is authentically him. Mono is just dope!

[@pedrodurty47]

Shows that people who are different are given something early on in life they can evolve it into something world renown and industry changing

[@collinsmith6807]

Such a genuine dude, you just have to love him

[@trblmkr5139]

probably the coolest content Fender has ever produced

[@roseb4453]

Nothing beats having a blissful carefree mind…

[@rodtrues1]

Now that’s funky and dad playing with his son on bass git , and he’s talking about his granddad plan bass or instrument that’s cool to me love you guys, love you guys

[@eljay11to1]

You are a gift to the world, Mr. Neon. Your creativity is a blessing to my soul. Thank you.

[@edennard1]

What I dig about this whole interview besides the introduction of the instrument and Mono's playing is the pure love of 3 people who impacted his life with Mega love , support and encouragement. Major props to Grannie, Moms and Pops.. especially Pops..

[@MightyDa]

Now all we need is a MonoNeon signature sock for the headstock, C'mon Fender do it.

[@kawenmadia4725]

Wow wow wow la génétique du Funk, la qualité instrumentale du Funk, l’univers HI du Funk , aux cordes trépidantes du funk, De l’âme à la soul Funky , le Funky Man ManoNeon !!! Et tout çà sous l’oeil et l’esprit avisé et connecté du Grand master Clinton 📀💛🧬💈🎉🎈🔮❤️💎🎇🎸🛼🍭🌶️🍑🦋⭐️🌸🍀💜mais quelle belle découverte 🙏🏽 abonnée !

[@courtneenotcourtney]

Hype to see Mono constantly leveling up and being acknowledged for his genius. This interview also has been the most informative and insightful view of Mono I've seen so far, really well done! but yo, who is that drummer?!

[@gusreece7951]

Blaquedynamite

[@saskatoonguy]

MonoNeon was extremely polite to my mother when she was running around artists. She had nothing but nice things to say about this nice young fellow, who also played bass. I was blown away when she said it was him. Does not surprise me one bit to see he loves his own momma and grandma. Super glad to see him getting his own Fender.

[@gimmeagig]

I have always liked Mono. Eccentric, Quirky and brilliant

[@m00py1]

This is so cool! Mononeon should have his own adult swim show

[@ActNormalKid]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful family and your history with us, Mono. It’s been such a treat to watch your success.

[@danielpflug]

MONO NEON is a blessing from the heavens. Thank you for this wonderful and wacky dossier!

[@40slim]

This dude is on. Fire. And. He being. Himself

[@cheeseheadfiddle]

Mono is such an amazing human. Brilliant player. Deep thinker, I’m so inspired by the goodness of his heart as well as his brilliance as an artist.

[@boscorner]

Such a treasure. Been a fan for a long time man. Since 2014 or 15