This fretless Stradi bass is phenomenal

Check out my new fretless Stradi bass in this new jam with Jack Irons on drums!
This is the most expressive instrument I’ve ever had, the vibrato, sustain, and definition are spectacular. Here’s the first solo piece with lots of fun double stops, mwah, staccato fingerstyle, slides and some funky improvisation. It took 3 weeks a few hours a day to write, rehearse, and perform this in one take. The first bonding time with a new instrument is always special, but this bass triggers my brain like no other, it’s beyond inspiring to experience its sonic possibilities. Been playing fretless for some time but didn’t know this much definition in tone, sustain and resonance could be present, seems an ultimate blend of modern in-your-face sound and classical finesse with all its benefits.
Marek Dąbek is one of the finest luthiers around today, together with his wife Agnieszka this most wonderful couple builds these amazing instruments with incredible eye for detail. The stunning fingerboard is made of Bocote, with an Amazaque neck and solid roasted Alder body, the top wood is quartersawn Oak with a Shou Sugi Ban finish, all woods are made from one piece. Pickups are Delano Xtender and a custom piezo with Glockenklang preamp, slide pots and coil switch are on the back. It has an Ebony bridge and nut, Gotoh tuners and strap locks, glow in the dark Luminlay side markers and silver eyelets with crushed turquoise. The top wood is treated with fire, Japanese Yakisugi style.
I used Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings, the bocote fingerboard is hard and takes roundwounds well. I used 3 pedals: a Rodenberg 707b clean booster, a Darkglass Hyper Luminal compressor and at some parts a Boss OC-2 octaver. I used my Eich T-1000 amp and recorded into a Focusrite preamp into my laptop into Cubase.
Drums by Jack Irons (RHCP/Pearl Jam). He recorded and mixed it himself, I recorded this take on his stereo mix and mixed it in Cubase. No post processing or plugins used, just some volume adjustments, mastering was done with Ozone. More recordings in the works!
This type of Stradi bass is called Symphony. I named this bass Symphony Cora, after my dear late mother who loved my fretless playing for its soothing sound. I wrote “White Orchid” ( • Melodic Fretless Bass ... ) beside her during her last months back in 2011 and with this Stradi bass I’m now recording the full band version of the song. I’m fortunate to be friends with Marek and Agnieszka and they were around when we started the studio recording in LA last February, we envisioned it would take the sound to the next level. I played White Orchid on a 5-string Stradi similar to this bass, owned by producer John Heintz, and we couldn’t think of a better fretless sound to fit the song. Only thing was, for my fingerstyle playing I need some space underneath the strings, so for this built Marek made a recess in the extended fingerboard at my plucking position, the result couldn’t have turned out better and I’m very grateful. White Orchid should be out later this year!
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[@AlexandarShmex]

If someone deserves a bass of this quality, it's you, since you will get the most out of it.

[@JamesReed-zg6go]

Yes!!! I want one of those!!! How much and where can I get it?!?

[@JaQba91]

@@JamesReed-zg6go Check in internet :) Or come to Poland!

[@JamesReed-zg6go]

@JaQba91 I got to get a passport and a plane ticket, Thank you. Also, a lot of dough because that bass is expensive.

[@defectiveparts8604]

If I could get this on Spotify and add it my playlist. This is perfect for when I'm at work. I love it.

[@МихаилКурлапов-х6о]

Самый точный комментарий!

[@rafaturek1370]

They say the closer instrument is to imitation of human singing the more captivating it becomes to audience. And i am sure this bass just sang me a song

[@alanduncan1980]

They? Who? I've never heard anyone say that.

[@rafaturek1370]

@@alanduncan1980 Michał Witorajski said that. He was my friend at university and so happened that i remembered his comparison. We ate rosół in caffeteria when we switched conversation topic to music. I believe i heard something simmilar from Rob Scallon but i cannot pinpoint exact YT video in which that quote occured. I am sorry if my commentary ignited your curiosity - it was not my intention to claim ownership to ideas. As I said, thats something I heard from my colleagues or in the internet. Also it is not my intention to label that thought as scientific hypothesis. Just simple adoration to good musician

[@yokothespacewhale]

Mfw I’m a saxophone

[@arigoldberg3126]

@@alanduncan1980 I Heard @rafaturek1370 say it like 2 months ago.

[@fortissimoX]

Stradi basses are so beautiful. When I first saw them I was blown away! They also sound amazing, but again, in your hands, every fretless would sound amazing. Thanks!

[@JerehmiaBoaz]

I hate that typical nasal "jaco" sound every fretless bass player wants to imitate so desperately. It's dull and boring.

[@fortissimoX]

@@JerehmiaBoaz Thank you for sharing with us what you hate. Now we all feel much better and more educated.

[@JerehmiaBoaz]

@@fortissimoX You're welcome, I'm in awe of the wisdom and life experience of people who unironically appreciate negative criticism. I worked in a studio for decades and fretless bass is about the most boring thing to record. It's the same sound every time and if you dare suggest something different you find yourself in a religious argument.

[@fortissimoX]

@@JerehmiaBoaz Well, now you said the same thing in totally different way, and this time I completely agree with you. Without any sarcasm. But, it's like that in every human activity. If you start to question some deeply ingrained beliefs, you'll always face resistance.

[@Vossst]

One of the coolest fretless tones I've heard. Really interesting eq on it too, the way the bass range sits almost sounds almost like a different instrument doubling the lines.

[@Cristofre]

He used an ocataver effect on some parts, maybe that's what you heard?

[@thejollyjoker187]

This bass player is phenomenal.

[@YogsenForfoth]

I’m always amazed when I come across a video like this. I’ve been playing bass for 20 years and I would do anything to be able to play like this. Absolutely amazing. You truly are a brilliant musician.

[@victorsimmons5776]

If I go deaf and never hear another sound I've heard enough after hearing this 🤣🤣🤣🖤💛💯💪🏾

[@1satisfiedmind]

My sent me the link to this video and said, basically, "I love this guy..." I can see why. Great playing, tone....everything.

[@hawtenslaton4307]

Wow man, you were laying down! Oww! Love your groove, thank you for sharing your gift with us today! 😘😘🙏🙏🙏🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

[@satevo462]

That might be the first time I've seen, or noticed, a finger picking slap technique. I looked away for a second thought you started slapping, then I noticed how you were doing it. That's awesome.

[@music-collective]

Superb bass playing. WOW 😱

[@wildernesspath1]

Damn dude, you and that bass are amazing. Keep on keeping on.

[@ikkehierrro]

Got me grooving in my chair, great sounding instrument, nice harmonics and .. yep ya can play that bass. Ty

[@merrillmilner8717]

Love fretless. I saw Victor Wooten play his using a bow. It was on a Fodera Victor Wooten bow bass.

[@anuktouceda5242]

_feel that bass_

[@thomasswalley1075]

Wow. Just. Wow.

[@guncla]

Awesome bass and smooth player. Sounds like a match made in heaven

[@bass_covers]

stunning bro ! congrats from France

[@five12man]

What an amazing instrument! Keep killing it, brother

[@Dev1nci]

I don’t know anything about making music like this but that looked really technical and sounded very accurate wow. Edit: also that daamn that was groovy 😮‍💨

[@Ojb_1959]

Need one !

[@AGITPROP65]

That’s what I’m talkin’ about! Phe-nom-enal !!!

[@spykerhond7008]

this is awsome , nice instrument.

[@chrisyoung8062]

I don't know how good the bass is but the player is amazing!

[@snakeplissken44]

This track is absolute napalm 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@297229]

amazing play!!!

[@OttoChenault]

The Get Down!🔥🔥🔥

[@Vyv-z9n]

This was outstanding.

[@JaQba91]

Oh yes! Design and materials used in are mind-blowing (long-age oak or… strone 🤯).

[@wearetomorrowspast.5617]

This guy can play. Nice bass.

[@anthonydimizio6717]

another certified jam coming hot off the groove griddle

[@jackaufenhand5710]

That bass is great but so is your playing man. I normally don't like the way fretless bass guitars articulate their notes, but you make that thing sing!

[@fivefingerfullprice3403]

Groovy! Sounds amazing and I love the design, you get super high "fret" access... upper register access?

[@mariolafontaine5853]

Woooooo what is that?? Super executed well, it's inspiring 👍🤘🇨🇦❤️

[@Burning_Boxx]

it's beautiful!

[@Combat18.]

Man you are married to that thing. Awesome Bass awesome sound awesome song

[@martin-oe4ge]

Phenomenal Player!

[@cfkusnier1]

Fabulous is the player!😂 Thank you I was very depressed since I listen you.

[@mbracerh]

Nice playing

[@joeblankenship377]

That's a badass bass!! Nice groove too.

[@skiesquiggles7319]

Holy SHIT dude you're skilled

[@pedromello1198]

beautiful sound and very well played! btw, this song reminds of SHE'S RAIN by Masayoshi Takanaka

[@AnglaguburuLight]

ooh heaven is so close here

[@djbird11]

Awesome

[@johnkinross9305]

this is so sick

[@hervevallee8627]

What a Voice, Bro!

[@thodpap1]

Looks so beautiful 🤩 enjoy 😇

[@NehuuSqRL]

You're Phenomenal.. I hope to learn from you.

[@fraac]

very nice. i hope to see more of this one

[@thechad3239]

Great bass player!

[@steeviewoo]

love

[@bobbysquinch5085]

there should be a “like multiplier” button

[@MrGravicaper]

Концентрированный кайф!

[@peteytwofinger]

Wowee wow ow wow !!

[@marcweiss5115]

Like the Silver Surfer and his board ......

[@cobell7267]

It has the same shape as the Wandré oval electric guitar of the 1960s, built by Antonio Wandré Pioli, a luthier famous for the bizarre shapes of his instruments.

[@ijp67]

Whack Mac Diggin it 😮😊

[@GunnerHove]

The best to ever do it

[@four_strings_for_you]

Super!

[@lancemollusk150]

My "65 fretless P-bass kicks this thing's ass. Although this cat has the special effects together, what would happen if he was in an "uncontrolled situation" playing with other humans? Dig the beard - maybe it's Lee Sklar!

[@Typical.Anomaly]

Jack Irons? Fr, you got to jam with a Pepper? 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@RemcosGrooveLab]

Yes Jack and I are working on new music and have been recording together in the studio. We already have a song out on vinyl, check out the previous 2 videos on this channel for split screen performances with Jack. I'm fortunate to be friends, he has so much groove in his playing and is an amazing human being!

[@MarkRose1337]

So stanky! Love it!

[@johnhasso8908]

That groovy

[@Tech_NO_Tech]

What pedals do you used ? The bass is amazing but the sound also 👍👍👍

[@maddoc-bt]

mega 🤩

[@ilrossopiubellodeisocial]

King

[@papaglenford]

it looks like someone from the future brought it back from the stone age. cooool

[@PetParadiseVB]

I keep repeating it

[@stbnsnt]

good

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

You funkomofied me again!

[@JohnSmithiuyytw]

Nice!

[@zeitakulobusta]

Whoa stANK hand!

[@guitarfox8316]

How to keep the note on key even though I have fret marks I am always off key

[@Капитан33ю3п]

🤟⚡🤟⚡🤟🔥👍🔥👍🔥👍🤠super

[@wendi9268]

Omg that's amazing. Less claypool would be proud.

[@fralemieux]

on pitch! ;-)

[@wildernesspath1]

@stevedegiorgio, where you at?

[@grarglejobber7941]

Bro that is fucking good shit

[@canalesworks1247]

Wonderful bass and really nice playing as well.

[@woodyTM]

The voicing is just incredible, you sure can make that bass talk

[@Budabaii]

Man is a master of call and answer phrasing. Effortlessly tasteful.

[@6lu5ky86]

Sweet talkin'

[@ReverendCed]

Awesome

[@zombiespock4512]

You've just inspired me to quit playing!

[@johnnywilson715]

You mean quit trying?

[@Fuck_handles]

​@@johnnywilson715nah half the musician folk on youtube are genuinely so great(and have been playing since they were in the womb)that makes you realise if you wanna do music for ANYTHING but your own amusement, it's way too late, henceforth you should quit.

[@johnnyrocketed2225]

😂

[@BennyKleykens]

Rage quit

[@alexandercabrera6319]

Quite the opposite. 🤘😝🤘

[@adamdontdocoke]

The percussive finger picking triplets! My goodness I'm gonna practice that! Your playing is superb and that bass is UNREALLLLL!

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

More like sextuplets or quintuplets! YIKES!!! Good luck with that! You may have to build up callouses to make the notes snap like that, and my fingers hurt just thinking about it.😁

[@timb350]

This bass has got so much 'BALLS' it's almost impossible! It's got overtones, and undertones, and inside-tones, and outside-tones. It breathes, it's alive, it's growing, and it's dying...all at the same time. What a magical instrument...played by someone who really feels it.

[@voornaam3191]

Girls can play just as great. STOP your balls obsession. Just delete the first line and your comment is great. No more balls!

[@ard45387]

It's at least as much the musician as the instrument. I just clicked on this, I don't know who this dude is, but he can play!

[@FGCLovesYou]

1:04 I appreciate that you managed to fit a bass solo into a solo bass piece. Well done!

[@jessed3884]

the right hand technique gets me everytime

[@andreacarboni9501]

I was about to write the same about the left hand

[@PepperoniePlays]

Bro I'm pretty sure that bass is illegal in at least 37 countries

[@sandrotomazmartins5257]

😂

[@lemau8458]

y

[@JaQba91]

Prove it to not make like-owning comments! ;)

[@corbettroberts]

😂

[@ckelly5141]

Yes…the top is carcinogenic from the BBQ. 🍖Sounds pretty groovy though.🎶🎸👍

[@teqfi949]

btw I will buy my first bass next month because of you, thanks for your badass videos and being my inspiration

[@RemcosGrooveLab]

Awesome to hear that, wish you all the best with your playing!

[@diggerfdf]

Exactly! It will be a nice journey! Good luck and study hard. As I often say, bass guitar is the easiest instrument to play. But playing properly? Without mistakes, with a good timbre and groove? Well they say diamonds are the hardest thing in the world. I disagree. Playing proper bass is the hardest thing.

[@CSProduction12]

This is how all basses should be made! cut away as low as possible! I love it!

[@zombiespock4512]

Technically, it's cut as high as possible.

[@CSProduction12]

@@zombiespock4512 Lol yeah! musically speaking you are right.

[@arlowolf1690]

Dude, the new V7's from Sire.

[@CSProduction12]

@@arlowolf1690 leave a link! I love sire guitars!

[@SomboonCM]

Usually guys with a somewhat similar style bore me to tears. I am absolutely impressed with your approach. Your playing is phenomenal.

[@DerEchteBold]

Yeah, I guess it's because the parts sound like actual music and not just disconnected noodling or indiscernible Jazz ideas.

[@justinpond7737]

This man has the best finger style I've ever seen

[@JaQba91]

It’s not about finger style - it’s all about theese fingers 😄

[@robertnagy3942]

It's like the batmobile of bass guitars

[@kentbyron7608]

😂😂😂😂 ❤

[@benhayyim843]

Remco, my brother I don’t think you just play, but you humiliate people like me that thinks can play the bass. You are simply phenomenal, a genius that needs to be recognized worldwide, simple as that.

[@sivanneu]

Don't gatekeep yourself, see him as a role model, an ideal to aspire to

[@Rubbish_]

I’ve never heard a more polite sounding bass before. Sounds like it’d tell me to have a blessed day.

[@aeynghus]

That bass is schweeeet! Outstanding playing on this jam.

[@eugenechek7288]

Amazing playing, amazing sound.💯💥💫

[@HighlandViking]

It really fits perfectly with your style of playing...more please! 👊😎

[@teqfi949]

FIRST

[@ЯрославШевченко-х7й]

Beautiful bass Beautiful bass line

[@Tonynewman54]

❤😂🎉... Maravilhoso....🎉😂❤