Rig Rundown - Stanley Clarke

www.premierguit... PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the Northern Lights Theater in Milwaukee, WI, where she catches up with bass legend Stanley Clarke for a Rig Rundown segment that has Stanley showing off his Alembic basses, Ampeg amps, and various effects and stompboxes he is currently using on tour.
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[@mikeortega6072]

I worked local security for concerts here and we worked Stanley Clark around 1982, was mesmerized by his playing, his illuminated fret markers, showmanship and totally blown away by the 30" woofers on stage we stood in front of at the end of the show for crowd control! Always admired him for his technique and for sticking to 4 strings!

[@adam872]

I've always loved those Alembics Stanley plays. Some of the best basses I've ever heard.

[@alskndlaskndal]

Total legend and so down to earth and cool! Loved seeing his rig setup.

[@ManneckeyKhoeAob]

I was privileged to see Stanley Clarke and George Duke live in Johannesburg, Joy of Jazz.

[@genobourn7423]

RETURN TO FOREVER! STANLEY CLARK *LEGEND*. BACK IN THE DAY- HELPED ME GET THRU COLLEGE. TRYING TO MAKE THOSE GRADES! SALUTE! ( EARLY - MID 70'S)

[@williewilliams6714]

You can't start naming Great Bass Players without Stanley Clark being on the 1st Team.....

[@stevemontgomery30]

Fantastic Gear for one of the greatest Bassists and innovators of his genre I've ever had the great fortune of seeing/hearing play in my 1st 50 yrs

[@michaelwertzy9808]

Hang on for your 2nd! I be 63 and dumb founded how that happened! Must be the music I love?

[@Jeff-o-Lee]

The pickups on the spalted top are closer together going towards the bridge compared to the cherry bass. The old Alembics, you could adjust pickup position because they were one rods to do so. Very rare. I think Jack Cassidy had one back in the early '70s.

[@sallen6949]

The legend! And it was great to see Stanley Clarke too! Haha!

[@MikeKobb]

Love the pieces of tape on the pedals with the little drawings of the knob positions.

[@linkedup7346]

Insane having such gear. I can't imagine having so much recognition as a bass player. I am a bass player and have been for many years, but to have taken this profession to the level of Stanley Clarke is mind blowing......

[@coleemmersonhallman5329]

Every time I go to watch a rundown of an artist I care about, I hear "hi I'm Rebecca Dirks here with premier guitar" and I'm like yeeeeees

[@coleemmersonhallman5329]

With the exception of DFA 1979, but that guy is cool too.

[@ElreeMcBroom-zt7ru]

Love that Mon he's the best of all time he's got any baseline u need 😮

[@ressuvhio]

I like that he is not only an awesome bass player, but also a very modest guy. :D

[@billkropp]

WOW One of the best Rig Rundown episodes AWESOME

[@widowmaker5544]

props to bass technician Travis Rogers, he's quite the man for knowing about amps

[@thebionicbassplayer]

Met Stan and he autographed a poster for me, very smart and humble man!

[@23Brettski]

Al Dimeola should be in the RTF lineup like the old days! Love you Stanley!!!

[@neosmith8933]

If they still have Frank Gambale, he's legit

[@podoau]

Been a huge fan of Stanley for many many years,, and never realised he spoke with a lisp

[@jasonm4982]

Very interesting rig, what a legend, the first solo bass player i discovered on vinyl when i was a teenager! (Cank St Records) for those that remember it.

[@mookie2637]

Stanley's octave pedal (the one in his pedal board) is not an EBS, as he says. It's an MXR with a sticker over the logo....

[@craigmoran893]

@@AlienSexGod It just doesn't track as well as the MXR Bass Octave Deluxe.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

I saw three shows on the RTF tour he was talking about, absolutely incredible performances. I hope that iteration tours again one day.

[@nobzey]

You're absolutely correct! That being said if you re-watch it again you realize he must normally use an EBS so out of habit he says that. I only came to this conclusion when he says this box is good but not as good as the EBS. Maybe his tech was trying the MXR out for a few shows?

[@Traumm9]

Totally nice guy. Thanks for sharing

[@Nostaljack]

Always nice when looking at a Rig Rundown featuring a legend to see gross Rebecca Dirks comments made by little boys who've likely never even been on a date. I feel utterly refreshed.

[@FrostByte_AC]

Stanley is a vury sophisticated bass player. Vury sophisticated.

[@andaloudog]

Vury funny.

[@frmadeira]

Return to Forever lineup is just insane

[@michaelwertzy9808]

Cannot love Stanley enough! He's one of those go-to musicians that always comes up with his particular sound for what's needed and a lot more! Plus I've become quite a "Dirks Head", she knows her stuff, a terrific interviewer, not a sycofant that "schmoozes" like a late-night talkshow host!

[@Phillyfast]

Stanley is the man!! And GO EAGLES!

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

Stanley you are the reason i play bass and i totally agree with you that EBS pedals are the best and most reliable pedals that you can take on the road and never have to worry and i did the math on your EBS pedals and your looking at around a grand or so to get em and well worth the money MR. Clarke....

[@milton112]

Stanley was the closing act of the DJF 2014. He was never able to take the stage, as severe weather was rolling in. A large chant went up through the crowd, but went nowhere. A monumental missed opportunity. I did see his interview in the talk tent though.

[@langcook1994]

Very Good

[@Nacho66]

I had a '76 Alembic Custom w/the 5-pin jack and preamp. The best sound - EVAH... You plugged in this floor box to 120 volt AC and then plugged the 5-pin cable from the bass to the box and a 1/4" to the amp. Simple. It powered the pups, LED fret markers, etc. I remember having problems adjusting the intonation because I was used to Fenders and the Alembic was so accurate. The only down sound was that the damn thing musta weighed 15 lbs. This one had a bigger body (same shape) than Stanleys

[@jomarthegreat1]

"any other tricks or secrets to your rig?" "just fingers. just fingers and technique" if only people realized that a little more. it's not what you play or what's in your rig... it's how well you play. skill > gear 10 times out of 10.

[@marklowe7431]

Agree, but gear still plays a vital part.

[@sbagwell98]

Let me play your Bass. 3 things required - knowledge/skill - equipment - style/dna Yes knowledge and experience are extremely crucial, practice, practice, study, practice. Yet quality instruments are also just as important, any great studio will have a variety of good instruments on hand, ie.. Gibson, Fender, Taylor etc. Most all successful musicians upgrade their equipment when able to unless it effects stage presence or sound (Willie Nelson & Trigger) DNA- How I sound on Bass guitar; plucking, strumming, fingering, bowing, will always sound different, whether it's DNA, finger strength - size - length - width, So much comes into play that even with the exact equipment set identically to another musician will still sound different. Good Equipment usually will make a "good" player sound great. Computers and Studio engineers are another whole different subject.

[@SrChalice]

Yep the gear is there to amplify you, that's it really. Ain't gonna save you if you didn't practice or have skill.

[@walterc.charlescampbelllll8485]

jimi of the bass rockin' stanley

[@billsmith2212]

The SMV tour with Marcus and Victor was incredible. But the RTF lineup is on my list !

[@H3lloSE]

I dont know this guy, but I respect him due to the way he talks and respects music :)

[@danadane2501]

I know Stanley Clarke actually has bassist. Imagine what an honor that must be. Easily the best bassist I've ever play a tenor bass on the regular.

[@hendrixfreek]

thats victor wootens rig, i think this interview was done during Stanley's other project SMV (Stanley Marcus miller Victor wooten) fantastic stuff!!!

[@schylperry3230]

Great stuff

[@terrymiller111]

Thanks, Rebecca Dirks.

[@anatoliydahov]

Стэнли Кларку -респект и мое уважение!!! Слушаю его с 1986г.

[@rodl2005]

SVT2PRO -ALL TUBE- for upright acoustic bass!!!! I couldn't count the no. of times I've been told NOT to use all tube for upright bass. I love it & have done it for years, but SO many tell me- Nah gotta have a transparent solid state etc.. amp! I'll do as Stan does!! :-)

[@billkropp]

Artist-in-Residence Detroit Jazz Fest 2019 - Stanley Clarke

[@Obscurity202]

Does he say AEGC on the tenor bass?

[@headknocker8999]

I could have bought an Alembic Spoiler for $800 at a local MGR with a cracked headstock that sounded like butta.. It will be the bar I rate all other basses against.. That said a $100 Ibanez SR300 is my current bass..

[@michaelwertzy9808]

You are a player, no doubt about it!

[@jomarthegreat1]

@nejikid Yeah, it does help, also very true... good craftsmanship plays a part, but it trumps brand name as well. like some people think that if they're seen playing an Epiphone T-Bird as opposed to a Gibson T-Bird that their rep is going to go down... meanwhile they're pretty much the same instrument, except that one is at least $1300 street.

[@Obscurity202]

Yeah I was thinkin that would make a lot more sense, cheers.

[@mattlittlej]

I got to meet him after he did a show with Hiromi in St. Louis last year. Stanley is a monster of a bassist and a very humble, laid back guy.

[@shaneweldon]

Ya, it sounds like he says AEGC alright, although I think he meant to say ADGC. He probably just mad a mistake saying it as he was saying EADG directly after.

[@33markiss]

Man I listen to that like 20 times in disbelief that he was using they tuning!!!! Glad I searched the comments and found yours . I thought I was going crazy trying to figure out how he played like that ! Lol And oddly almost nobody but us seems to have caught that !?! -Thx for helping me regain my sanity! I was like he’s playing half Cello and half bass ! Lol

[@borgullet3376]

The🐐GOAT👑

[@reginaldfitzpatrick8681]

Stanley Clarke Absolute legend, and amazingly humble. I cant stand when ppl who think they are too big have their roadies do the rundown for them You'll never see Gene Simmons do his own rig rundown, and hes an absolute turd musician.

[@lambert1702]

True that!

[@metalheadneji]

Wanna see him live so bad.

[@MisterTee]

Stanley knows that every bass player and acoustic player needs a nice warm box

[@susieroberts8175]

😳

[@jomarthegreat1]

@TheCollisionofworlds Yeah man, I agree. I probably should have said that "it's not ALWAYS about what you play or what's in your rig"... still, I stand by my statement about how well you play. But of course, nobody wants to play through a shitty amp or have cables/pedals/etc that constantly crap out or kill your tone.

[@thefid89]

they didnt mention the pop's rosin that was on the table with the EBS gear lol

[@jem1267]

so beautiful rebecca 0.0

[@yobhsiFehT]

@robibm2003 Thanks, I'll keep that in mind! :)

[@iamalpharius9483]

Stanley Clarke, rubbing that upright like its his best girl. GOD I love being a bassist. We just understand our instruments better than other musicians. Lol. Thats full of workable material.

[@bassistdc]

Rest in Peace Chick!

[@link3775]

the blue pedal, the bass octave deluxe is a dunlop pedal, well, mxr, not ebs. Great octave pedal though!

[@Phishboy26]

I seriously wonder how many pre-amps, amps, and power amps one person really needs.

[@stephanebeauchamp-kiss3181]

Does anyone know what the wraparound thing is on the upright bass? Is that a pickup???

[@louski331]

Does anybody know the devices used on earth juice, Vulcan worlds bass solo

[@MrBlackbass59]

I really need to know typically what brand, type and gage of string Stanley uses on his uprights.

[@MbdslEst1964]

Thomastik Spirocore.

[@yobhsiFehT]

Stanley is the man, and Alembics are gorgeous. Whoever stole his needs to be slugged and then give it back. And @Firestorm686 I'm not familiar w/ RTF, but I know all those names in that lineup (minus Lenny White?), so I'd imagine it'll be mind-numbingly amazing in any event:S:D

[@lobato114]

rebecca....daaamn girl....

[@drankin1135]

Sweet little butter face she is

[@johnterracciano2082]

knowing how to set up your rig helps though. also something far too few people are able to do these days

[@gewglesux]

He still tour?

[@h4vehart]

"Made by a guy in Germany... I don't know his name..." Hmm. Maybe Rodenberg? Like is printed on the pedal?

[@iwillnevergetone5]

relax

[@anthonyritchie5128]

Came for Stanley Clarke, stayed for Rebecca Dirks.

[@77scal]

+1 !!

[@tysonrinker8089]

I came for rebbeca

[@DouglasMcZombie]

he plays a tenor scaled bass and a bass scaled bass... a bass clef is different than a treble clef and thus a tenor clef is too... a tenor bass would be tuned ADGC... also the neck length is different than a normal bass... ect.

[@victoreijkhout6146]

What's the first pedal after the big TC-El box? He only says he like it.

[@JossRush]

Rebecca Dirks... she is THE girl... can't get any hotter than a really beautiful babe talking about pedals and gear

[@TheAceOfBass78]

Anyone else notice the Hartke HyDrives in the background? ;)

[@nunoharris]

Hi. What brand of strings that Stanley is using on his Basses? Thanks

[@mrkarterhuh9830]

I missed out on getting his autograph at yoshi's in oakland. Next time I see him ill get it lol

[@vincentm614]

Musicians always seem to look tired when they do these rig rundown videos. Another suprise is those beautiful instruments from an audience perspective are actually fairly run down looking up close in lots of cases. Ive seen this with Cheap Trick especially.

[@davec629]

The way he's rubbing that upright, I expected it to grow a leg and start thumping it. The way my pug reacts to a good belly rub.

[@peaceinstead]

ugghhh this woman knows her shit and does an awesome job!

[@theonewhoeatsfeces]

This TC Electronic is vurry sophisticated...it's vurry sophisticated...

[@craigmoran893]

Ha, i bet he really prefers the Bass Octave Deluxe, that's why its there.

[@Braglemaster123]

Fly Eagles 🦅 Fly

[@NandoVasques]

Any tricks? No just fingers ,that's all folks!!!

[@KNAGUI]

GO EAGLES!!! LOL Really enjoyed this.

[@johnhall1519]

Great interview!

[@mongoose979]

REBECCADIRKS !!!!!!!

[@Braglemaster123]

Alembic Bass

[@robibm2003]

@yobhsiFehT Get the Romantic Warrior cd by Return to Forever. It's their best record and it smokes from start to finish.

[@heathwatsonguitar]

Hey markwormjim those alembics are around 12-15 thousand dollars, very un cheap

[@doudsbass]

@jomarthegreat1 That's why you are looking at this video :)

[@leroy0053]

wow.....i bet Jesus favorited this video

[@ledzeppelin174]

Who checked their phone at 7:25?

[@natehaiden2205]

This is true but having gear that suits your comfort zone helps you a lot, if you gave victor wooten fleas setup he might have a hard time.

[@basslinephunk3441]

Rebecca you have THE COOLEST GIG!!! If you ever get sick I'll sub for ya. Lol Lol

[@RediForKing]

not true. Had a 269 dollars solid state amp sounded like shit. Bought an Ampeg rig with an SVT and 8x10 cab sounds awesome, even though I'm not a good player.

[@matalmike]

Nice RACK!!!!!!1

[@WhiteMexicanBassist]

I was looking at those basses in awe. It wasnt until the vid buffered that I noticed how attractive the woman was.

[@aharonfreeman]

You do realize this is coming from the guy who's used Alembics his entire career, right?