Rig Rundown - Incubus' Ben Kenney

[@D3ft0ne]

This man doesnt need no interviwers... he's got his shit covered, love it.

[@rslattery3]

You should check out Ben on incubus' live at red rocks DVD. He is one of the most underrated rock bassists. His tone is awesome and his playing is so smooth and tasty. He's really good.

[@thetincan_man]

I like him more than dirk personally

[@mileswilliams4807]

@@thetincan_man Same! I just bought one of those mesa boogie walkabout amps because of this. It sounds killer.

[@rscottsandberg9303]

Agreed!!!!!

[@Lightgrenadez7777]

Dude that DVD changed my life at 13 years old I sear to God.

[@coleemmersonhallman5329]

Love how he didn't get interviewed, he was the interview. "You're with me now."

[@orthodoxreuben1974]

Ben was a low-key, bright and positive youth in the Bradley Beach/Asbury Park NJ sound and scene in the mid-90’s. Those Hardcore Matinee shows on Sunday at The Stone Pony from ‘94/95 were incredible. When I say low-key I mean he was so intune to what he was doing. His band Racecar at the time was incredible. He worked with our band 8.0 during those years and just had this tremendous insight on music. I remember him mentioning that his brothers were on Atlantic Records in the ‘80s and that helped shape him. Great to see him during the years from playing with The Roots to Incubus. Salute to you my good brother.

[@MackDonald]

I've still got the Race Car demo. My band Sinister Dane once played one of those Stone Pony shows with Race Car. They killed it live. I can still hear some of those influences in his solo stuff.

[@brutalbasspro]

That was a cool guy enjoying his time talking about bass I think that's great.

[@xbreathingisirrelevantx]

Black Flag reference and a The Fall Of Troy shirt? Would never guess this guy would be into the Hardcore scene. Great player. Listened to Incubus since childhood

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

This guy is so cool! Loved the interview and the openess and sharing of Ben Kenney.

[@nellyjellybelly2200]

such a amazing bassist !

[@makeshift26]

He should remaster and re-release his Supergrub project, pre Incubus. He's playing all the instruments and his singing is amazing!!

[@quinkroon]

When he showed us 4:44 , I just knew I will love this guy for ever.

[@sujithedwin]

Love you Ben

[@TheOriginalFire93]

This is what I like to hear. Glad to know his sound is pretty simple, I'm really getting into a flatwound midrange punch kind of sound lately

[@bassimprovjams3772]

I love that short scale bass!!!!

[@el_wilder8860]

Wow rockin The Fall of Troy shirt. I dont know why but it always surprises me when I find out major label bands or members of maj label bands know and are into more underground bands that I am into. Even Dave Lombardo said hes into TFOT lol. Awesome to know and see that bigger bands still follow and are into good music. Its cool how no matter how big they get they themselves are still fans of music.

[@rl1049]

That short-scale Lakland jazz bass sounds incredible on the Anna Molly live clip on the Incubus YT channel. Annoying all his stuff is custom as I'd love to get my hands on that particular model.

[@wonnie]

For reference: The song that they wrote together (with Ashley Mendel) is called IDFAR. c: It's a pretty awesome song.

[@mileswilliams4807]

I want one of those walkabout scouts... can't find them for sale anywhere unfortunately. I know Mesa discontinued them, but I would love to get one with a 12 extension to go with it.

[@chrisattigliato1]

Haha he's wearing a Tfot shirt. Much respect

[@HACKslash11693]

I KNOW RIGHT?!?!? would've never guessed he'd be a TFOT fan.. the more you know?

[@aaroncannada2424]

was about to comment that haha

[@aidanoliver8209]

They have a song together. Type in Thomas Erak Ben Kenney - it's actually pretty good.

[@bryanMangabang]

Thomas Erak and Ben are close friends!

[@pschierhorn]

I want that shortscale Jazz Bass.

[@dlheidemann]

YES! Ben Kenney is so great

[@TheMartini1234]

Oh yes please! A Geddy rundown is way overdue!

[@willyorkmusic467]

Not really a fan of Incubus, but this dude seems pretty cool. And I watched this video because I was curious about the gear

[@coleemmersonhallman5329]

Same here

[@lilybond5536]

How are you two not really a fan of incubus? I absolutely love this band ahaha

[@Ryan-ix6dt]

How can you not be a fan? Listen to the science and make yourself album. Two of the best albums ever made.

[@mileswilliams4807]

He's got some killer bass tone.

[@paulholmes8211]

"It's the best bass in the world that I've ever played because it was free but when this sponsorship deal ends I'll probably get another bass that's the best in the world that I've ever played......"

[@bassimprovjams3772]

It's so cool how all our ears are drawn to something different

[@MoPower2112]

RUSH IS ON TOUR GRAB GEDDY AND DO A RIG RUNDOWN... Great vid btw reall enjoy these!!!

[@PointNemoProduction]

Such a cool dude

[@samuelemeryjiujitsu]

Why did he let this guy take his mic?

[@BassRaven]

Coolest dude ever, nice amp config.

[@metalheadneji]

I've been wanting to try out those lakland basses for a while; they sound really good.

[@smittileo]

Laklands are amazing. For me, the best bass brand by a mile. I have the 44-02. Even though its the "budget" version of the American Deluxe (they still retail in shops here in UK £1000+, brand new) they're near as damn it the same as the originals, Only a professional could tell the difference ie, better woods, quarter sawn technique, slightly warmer more resonant tones. This one of Bens is awesome, I'd give my left nut for one!

[@fraterlucifer888]

luv the 30inch jazz style bass

[@IvanAcunzo]

I LOVE YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO! *_*

[@elephantricity]

Cool The Fall of Troy shirt. To bad they broke up. Him and Thomas actually wrote a song together. Its up on soundcloud somewhere.

[@lespaulguy32]

Ben

[@iainchan]

Can you guys please do Jeff Stinco from Simple Plan? :(

[@TroyGrilli]

Is that a gate on the mic? I hate it.

[@crackedspyglass]

"My name is henry and you're with me now." .... kudos for the Black Flag reference.

[@strayfromlight]

THAT BLACK FLAG REFERENCE AT THE BEGINNING.

[@jimihendrix7716]

That fall of Troy shirt!

[@thetincan_man]

This isn't the most popular opinion, but I love Ben's personality and playing more than Dirk/Alex's. The band just became more whole and passionate once Ben came into the picture, even they say so in a couple interviews. He just clicks better with the band and has been with incubus longer than Dirk now, he just really brought the band together in my opinion. My favorite albums are definitely A Crow Left of the Murder and If Not Now, When. Like I said not a popular opinion, but the musical genius and creativity the band showed in those albums was so deep and much more passionate than their early years. You have every right to think otherwise, and Dirk is great. I just prefer incubus with Ben, maybe it's becasue I prefer the less intense genres. Whatever you love about incubus is your opinion, but I always thought these guys got better with age. :-)

[@hoppefan]

guitar tour: 30:00 bass tour: 7:30 :-/

[@Wretch133]

Seems like the nicest guy :D MORE BASS VIDEOS

[@ralfcaetano]

i don't play bass but that one would be something i'd buy

[@trams33]

I want that 30' jazz bass

[@mileswilliams4807]

Me too!

[@AhmadYahyaIraqiBassPlayer]

" special place in my heart " LOL

[@ralfcaetano]

love that jazz bass!!! make a long scale and call it his signature model ;)

[@nontajoin719]

wow.he's wearing FOT t-shirts.

[@bullspit9952]

What genre are they I've heard them but Idk

[@bmxxxxxxxx]

+BullSpit Alternative Rock/Funk Metal....

[@thetincan_man]

All of them depending on the album. Lol

[@TheZatrahc]

THIS DESK IS MAHOGANY!

[@overdriven77]

interesting amp set......

[@ansonstiles]

3 or 4 basses, nothing too crazy

[@hendrixfan2984]

That tfot shirt

[@hoppefan]

i was just saying.... i´m a bass player and if the remaining time is just nonesene for you, fine. not for me. i would be really happy to watch a 30 minutes bass gear video!

[@overdriven77]

yupeeeeeee let's celebrate!!!!!!! cheeers!!!!

[@tranebass11]

YEAHHHH ORANJE STICKER!!!

[@jomarthegreat1]

He reps the Netherlands? BOOSH.

[@venezuelamusician]

ajaaaa playyyyyyyy the basss

[@EtcEtcAndEtc]

does wood really 'dry out' though, when it's covered in finish? nah

[@brutalbasspro]

If you see a vintage guitar with long cracks in the finish that's because ita dried out wood.

[@ralfcaetano]

squier used to have awesome colours in the vintage modified series... but they screwed up the whole thing this year... i liked squier a lot cause of the modern colour schemes but now they're going vintage...

[@TheVenusDeMelos]

WOW! he reps the best bands ever. The Fall Of Troy ftw!

[@0v3nm4n]

Bass rigs are usually pretty bare bones compared to over-the-top-nit-picky guitar rigs.

[@timmynothumbs2965]

The KNVB sticker on the back Hahahaha

[@jsong1974]

Maybe you should have tried a Gibson Thunderbird. Its mahogany and has been around before you were born.

[@tommybridges1231]

jsong1974 he does not like mud tone so no thunderbirds in his arsenal

[@turoniner]

So he just uses multiple combos and their extension cabs? That's so freakin weird...

[@mileswilliams4807]

They sound unbelievable though. I have one myself. They're 300 watts so plenty. Tube also.

[@Yakazas]

.... Didn't know John Gallagher of Dying Fetus worked for Premier Guitar.

[@5urg3x]

I still miss dirk lance

[@tonysly41]

Honestly, I don't.

[@PitolPitolPitol]

but this men is good too

[@danny_larrea]

Shouts Out 2 The Fall Of Troy lol

[@joetaylor7236]

The fall of Troy 😏😏

[@dario9493]

vids not even that long>

[@warthero852]

not a fan of flat strings when i play with my fingers. never really tried with a pick tho!!

[@bumskitch]

simplicity..

[@JosephGallagher]

Chorus before octave... hmm... (:

[@MaggaraMarine]

Some guys like to talk more. And some guys have so many guitars that it takes 20 minutes to show them all.

[@TheDevongrocks]

Since when was Levi from devils rejects doing interviews? Go back to those Rhode Island reds!

[@overdriven77]

cheer up dude, that remaining 22:30 minutes is usually just nonsene mumble-jumble

[@Jasonweckard]

Those are some sexy ass basses.

[@zerozipper4299]

He got cool gear but it ain’t got nothing on Dirk’s setup imo. Still a good choice with the Mesa stuff. It’s a shame though that he can’t play any of Dirk’s more impressive lines but each player is different in style and tone. Still, mad respect for stepping into those shoes Dirk left behind. Incubus is a great band still. Dirk or no Dirk...

[@mileswilliams4807]

This dude is a far better player then Dirk though in my opinion. Dirk was great. Ben is on another level though.

[@StupidEarthlings]

papery..

[@Favorite856]

tfot

[@PitolPitolPitol]

After Dirk nothing was the same

[@hoppefan]

seems legit. but I like longer videos better anyway ;)

[@wheresallthezombies]

oh wow the fall of troy

[@TheGearChat]

Lehle = "lay-lay" nope, "lay-lee" ;)

[@UKNOWIT88]

this dude is so.... w/e.

[@diamondandkitty4657]

cost a fort for nothing ..

[@matisyahup613]

Incubus-why would you replace dirk with this guy?

[@warrenbriones]

dirk was not replaced. dirk left then band.

[@thetincan_man]

Because dirk left and Bens a cool and super talented guy

[@mileswilliams4807]

Dirk left... also Ben is a far better musician then Dirk.

[@evzzs]

He’s good, but it doesn’t fit incubus. At all.

[@5urg3x]

Lots of tonewood nonsense in this video

[@peterjanjanin9883]

Still ain't no Dirk

[@mileswilliams4807]

You're right... Ben is a better musician. I like old Incubus more personally also, but this guy blows Dirk out of the water in my opinion. Dirk is killer too though!