RUSH - Hemispheres Bass Cover : Rickenbacker 4001, Moog Taurus Pedals

[@nicktenwolde3154]

probably one of the best covers on youtube

[@josuelisette8790]

Nick Ten Wolde He has amazing skills

[@nickhalden9220]

Troy is pretty good

[@rhythmmethod4153]

"Now I am impressed"

[@johnvrabec9747]

I never tire of watching this. Such a fantastic performance. I can never get over Geddy ripping on this and singing, too. Hemispheres was my first Rush concert and still miss them live.Pure magic.

[@66TJP]

The 1981 Rickenbacker 4001 in this video is my first Rickenbacker that I got brand new in October of 1981, purchased at Biasco Music in Chicago (long gone now) for the price of $649.88. The 1980 Burgandyglo 4001 in my other Hemispheres prelude video was bought on Ebay in 2003 and that was $810.00. Older 4001's like these, in great condition are going for anywhere from 1-2K on Ebay and elsewhere. Some early 1970's 4001's are even more. Thanks for watching!

[@warptek]

As a bass player myself I have to say you're right hand technique is incredibly developed. I find myself watching that hand much more than the left.

[@kbuen0]

This is the Coup de Gras of bass songs and covers. So enjoyable for me to gain even more depth and aporeciation of this incredible song that I've cherished from the most formative years of my youth. Thank you!

[@66TJP]

Hey, you're welcome David! It''s my favorite Rush song. I\m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to watch it...it's not exactly a three minute thing....

[@bellbrass]

Excellent job, my man! Geddy tears it up on this album. Circumstances is my favorite bass song, ever. I learned this album on drums when it came out. Geddy's playing at 12:25 just grooves and drives all over the damn place.

[@behrendbeck1785]

I love that bassline during Alex’s first guitar solo!

[@1225Media]

Who is the ONE “Orc” who downvoted this masterpiece of a video?🤔

[@ursaminor3057]

Hot. Damn. Such a good cover. Loving that old skool tone with the 4001, also.

[@66TJP]

I wouldn't say the Badass bridge changes the tone as much as it might help with resonance and sustain. The Badass intonates more quickly and the individual saddle height adjustments are also an improvement over the original Ric bridge design. Back in 1981 there weren't a ton of aftermarket bridges to choose from and if the Badass was good enough for Geddy, then it was good enough for me. Thanks for watching.

[@1225Media]

66TJP Oh...No! THANK YOU for gracing all of us with your incredible talent!!!!

[@66TJP]

I learned this song by ear and memory so I do not have a transcription and it was recorded directly against the track so there is no isolated bass track. Sorry about that.

[@juliusweil9464]

Oh, HELL yes...From about 13:25 on, there is no other piece of music that instills a sense VICTORY that this, well...maybe the end of Flash Gordon, this is VERY well done.

[@minygoat]

Wow, that was just... I'm trying to think of a word but there is none to describe what I just watched. Congratulations.

[@66TJP]

Thank you very much Mark, for those kind words.

[@KenDyerJr]

Holy shit man. Your level of musicianship is impressive. Rush = the greatest band of all time ;-)

[@1225Media]

Impressive....Most Impressive!

[@TheTor]

Dude, the tone on that bass is NAAAASTY!! Incredible!

[@66TJP]

@TOM2741 Thirty years now and still going!

[@ga41867]

So much talent in just the first minute alone!!

[@MrHattrick63]

Excellent

[@66TJP]

Those are Acoustic model 106 cabs. They are 2X15's. I've sold one and use the other for rehearsals for my Soundgarden/Audioslave/Templeof the Dog tribute band called Super-Unknown. I now have two Mesa Powerhouse 212's. Thanks for watching!

[@TopHatDrumming]

Fantastic Job!

[@66TJP]

@MrCONTROSTERZO The cabs I use with those amps are old Acoustic 106 (2X15) The sound you are hearing is the direct signal from the amps. So, I think you could get a similar tone with that 1001RB II since the 700RB II amps have the same tone sections. The only difference is the extra power that the 1001 has. Those cabs are used for live applications only. Thanks for watching!

[@jackardila4168]

You are a monster!!! Great Job....

[@BumDog2112]

Just came across this on Talkbass. Great job!!!!!!!!!!!

[@philguitar1]

Brilliant, note perfect, and what a sound. Must have taken ages to learn that to that standard. Congratulations!!!.

[@LadyNuman]

Shit, I haven't seen Tommy since the 80s! Hey there old friend! Sweet to run into this looking at Rush stuff! Hope you're doing well!! Lori, who you probably don't remember.... Not that I was around 5 days a week lolol!!! I already know how amazing you are playing Rush or Yes... Still sounds awesome dude!

[@66TJP]

Wow ! Blast from the past ! Hi Lori.

[@LadyNuman]

@@66TJP Ha, ya figured out it was me, oh dear. Now he's running away... Lmao... Anyhoo... Wouldn't mind a short catch up, just not here on KZbin! I'm not a social media butterfly, just a Facebook, Messenger and Paid KZbin! Commercial free, the only way to go. Anywhere I can write to you? I don't know if I have any links on my page here... I had no idea there were sooo many videos! I'll maybe tell ya something kinda weird....

[@dsutkin]

BRAVO!!!!!

[@66TJP]

@bellbrass Thanks for the compliments! The bass part keeps going at 13:09. It's just not as up front in the recording as I am on this one.

[@Dan441734]

Smokin'! Great job ....good to see you back in action!!

[@markritchie7059]

4001, I've always enjoyed your presence on TB as well. Totally amazing performance. And tone, yes, tone, wow you nailed it. And that's simply the GK? Wow. Also, 7:03 to 7:07.

[@RueMontagu]

One shot recording? WoW, impressive, to say the least!

[@66TJP]

Yep, I have no editing equipment so it's play it all the way through or start over if I make a bad enough mistake.....;^) Thanks for taking the time to watch...

[@paulsimmons5726]

Spot on!

[@jedw]

Awesome, favourited. Your previous video of just the "prelude" was one of the things made me want to learn this myself. I kinda fall short on skill but its fun to play ;)

[@DannyBoi2112]

As long as you’re having fun, then you’re skilful enough👌

[@CWinther95]

Dude, you kick ass. You need to do a cover of Xanadu off of "A Farewell to Kings."

[@fs1933bass]

Brother que pegada, gosto muito do Gessy Lee, gostaria muito de ter essa pegada, arranho um pouco de Rush, voce está de parabéns! Bela apresentação, Show!

[@66TJP]

That is a Badass I bridge that was installed in 1982. Easier to adjust intonation quicker and also for individual string height. In 1982 there were still few choices for replacement bridges and I didn't really like the orignal bridge so, since the Badass I was good enough for Geddy, it was good enough for me too.

[@lexist2112]

Thanks!! I just picked up 2018 4003, Jetglo black and got the new fender stage 800 amp. The GK amps sound great and I may pick one up soon. Your setup is sweet, and you nailed Geddys playing. I’m impressed 👍😊

[@alpire]

great tone

[@chrisbergman6545]

Insanely great! BRAVO!!!

[@JonXVX]

love all those double notes you are throwing in there, awesome!

[@GuyOnTheInternet53]

they are called triplets, and he didnt really add them, ged played them on the album

[@DannyBoi2112]

@@GuyOnTheInternet53 I’m pretty sure they’re just two semiquavers, not triplets...

[@Farewelltokingz]

@@GuyOnTheInternet53Not triplets. 8th and two 16th or two 16ths and an 8th. Notes of triplets are all equal in length. This rhythm has 2 notes half the length of the other.

[@66TJP]

@TOM2741 The tips of my fingers are pretty tough. I can go for about 3 to 4 hours a day if I want.

[@66TJP]

Thank you Mr. Dover! ;^) That is the result of using Zymol. Best polish I've ever used.

[@joelllamas3367]

such a great cover you did, need to do one w 2 cameras plizzzz

[@Augfordpdoggie]

great sound

[@floouk]

Bravo! You are seriously talented. Great tone too

[@frankfossaceca9616]

OMG. Ask And You Shall Receive.!!! You Are Fuckin Amazing Dude. Blows my Mind how Good You Are. This Is Mind Blowing !! This Is Insanely Good. !! Perfection. My Favorite Rush Album of All Time.!! This Is The Best bass player on You Tube guys. Trust Me !!!!!!!

[@fcbv]

great!

[@ArmorOfChrist777]

Awesome!!!!!!

[@SuperGeorge2112]

Nice tone sir!!! keep rockin!!!

[@andrewkoontz01]

Does anyone make a little hand motion for the *ding

[@66TJP]

Automatic...

[@rklinkenberg]

Nailed it!!.

[@Veradoradehon]

Wow, that was great! Just like Geddy!! :)

[@Dark_Knight_USA]

I have seen and heard a lot of Geddy wannabees, copy cats and some that really try. As a music composer, player, stereophile and A Rush fan of 40yrs,xI can say this guy is good. He is fairly accurate in time, notes and intonation. A little strong but at least he doesn't colour it and add his own character as others do. He plays as it was intended. Very good job. 👍. R. I. P Neil. 1 yr 5mos. ☹️

[@66TJP]

Thank you ! I appreciate your compliments.

[@Dark_Knight_USA]

@@66TJP Ur welcome sir. Keep up the good work. FYI: I was a music comp major in college, Asst director, charted marching bands, I wrote and played wind and percussion. Low brass and percussion my favorite. I tinkered a bit w/ piano/keyboard/synth and strings but never really went far. I also repaired instrunents - Strings, wind, percussion, electronic, accoustic. I mixed 6 of 9 albums 4 a local band in the 80s. I was head soubd engineer 4 our, then, concert venue location. I did a few big groups. Then I shipped out on full time military duty. ( I was part-time prior). My hearing is very accute as is my timing. The Navy wanted me as a Sub Sonar Tech. I told them it was 2 noisy down there, I don't play well w/ others, I don't like 2 B confined and I like 2 fly. In a nutshell I'm a very meticulous engineering person. I disected things I am unfamiliar with, study and reassemble. I improve that which I am familiar. Music included. I choose music by it's mechanics. If I transpose it on paper and/or play it I probably like it. Except the crap they have out now done on a confuser. That is not a musician. We have time, intonation and knowledge. They don't. Again... Keep up the good work.👍

[@66TJP]

@@Dark_Knight_USA Thanks again and thank you for serving .

[@ricardoprado6250]

awsome, thanks!

[@BillCassidy0312]

Awesome! You'd make Geddy proud.

[@freem0nt]

Out. Goddamn Standing! I am enjoying the hllo out of this.

[@bellbrass]

Was thinking of your video when I did mine, 66TJP - Rush - Hemispheres, Part 1 (Better Version) drum cover by bellbrass

[@bellbrass]

By the way, doesn't the bass stop on the record at 13:09? Love the pickup at 13:32 - awesome Geddy; you nail it again.

[@MrCONTROSTERZO]

Hi, congratulations! Awesome playing, awesome sound! What about cabinet under those GK heads? Are they GK too? Can I get a similar sound with only one GK 1001 RB II head and a GK NEO 410 cabinet? (using a mono bass). Thanks a lot!

[@drummerunderdog94]

your fretboard shines hardcore :)

[@T28spwn]

Hey if you have a transcription or even isolated bass track of this for me to transcribe myself, I would love it and deeply appreciate it. Great job btw!

[@jacksonpace1131]

the thing that makes this cover better is that he looks like geddy with short hair

[@jrglock34]

Sweeeeet cover!

[@krkgak]

Wow... Impressive! :)

[@iloverush123]

Comparing this with the other video with the burgundy 4001, it's almost like the other one sounded more 4001 ish. Does this 4001 have the cap bypass? Sounds like my 4003. Great job as always, love your covers man.

[@66TJP]

The burgandyglo is a bit mellower than the jetglo. The caps aren't bypassed on any of my Rics. I think I just was making sure that I didn't bury the levels on this recording as well. Thanks for the compliment.

[@daisyflower4]

That looks like my old guitar. Focue makes it difficult to see. Badass II bridge? Schaller tuners? I lost that instrument many years ago (20+). That'd be cool if that was it, and in good hands too.

[@1225Media]

A little selective focus is always dramatic in music videos! Bravo sir! 👍🏽

[@66TJP]

Ha ! I forgot to set the focus to manual....thanks !

[@66TJP]

@soopahsoopah Taurus I The tag says 9/11/79.

[@soopahsoopah]

Taurus 1 or 3?

[@serpentmdma]

is that the original bridge on the bass? looks alot different from the newer 4003 bridges

[@ww2Germancollector]

Hey man awesome cover how did you tune your moog pedals to sound like that?

[@ThePsychicSasquatch]

Hemisfears!

[@66TJP]

On a good day.........you know what is tough to sing and play is the new song "The Anarchist".

[@soopahsoopah]

@66TJP noice!

[@SpiritOfRadio2112]

Just out of curiosity how much did your rickenbacker cost? I've been listening to Rush forever and really want a 4001.

[@Learnerofthings]

They were really high when they made this album. They said so.

[@66TJP]

Just this album ??..... ;^)

[@66TJP]

Old-school Geddy......

[@SeanMC114]

Are you playing with both pickups at the same volume or do you bias it towards the bridge pickup? I just got a 4003 and I'm quite new to how to get the tone I want from it

[@66TJP]

Yes, both pickups are full up. I do EQ each pickup a bit to bring out the tones I want but they are both full up on the volume. I do, however, play (right hand) a bit more to the neck pickup at times because I think it sounds more punchy there. Good luck with your new 4003, Sean, and enjoy !! Hey, thanks for watching...

[@SeanMC114]

Yeah I have the new Sansamp Geddy Lee signature pre amp and I can get the moving pictures/exit stage left tone pretty close with it. Seems like I'll need to utilize the ric-o-sound to really get the exact sound but I can't afford another amp/possibly another pre-amp right now so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Anyway thanks for your reply and help, you're an amazing player!!!

[@lexist2112]

Great job. Can you tell me your amp setup and do you have any effects running thru it??

[@66TJP]

It's a stereo rig with two GK 700RB II's running direct to a mixer and out to the VHS. I don't keep records of the tone settings I used and there are no effects at all, just a Rickenbacker 4001 with Rotosound RS66LD (45-105)

[@ww2Germancollector]

Hello awesome cover! How did you tune your Moug's to sound like that?

[@66TJP]

+ww2Germancollector When I first got them, I fooled around with the settings under the cover until I thought the sound was what I liked. They are pretty straight forward.

[@burningxdimx]

Do you prefer this version or the previous upload?

[@serpentmdma]

what kinda cabinets are those?

[@rationalmuscle]

Proof positive perfect technique isn't required to sound and play great.

[@66TJP]

Yes, I am 4001 on the Talkbass forums.

[@2112gil]

Hi, I was wondering as to how low your action on your Rickenbacker is? You seem to have a fairly aggressive touch on the strings, but I don't hear any fret buzz nor clank (when the string hits a fret upon attack). What's your secret?!

[@66TJP]

+2112gil No secret. I have fairly low action with some buzzing here and there. Maybe the "secret" is running the bass in stereo. The tone possibilities open up at that point. Rotosound 66's too.

[@quatzu]

Hey I just asked a very similar question on one of your other videos. I can't help but be very clackety against the very last fret no matter how I set up my 4001. It doesn't seem like a matter of easing up on the attack, since you and Geddy attack very hard. Are you saying you are able to cut out those clackety frequencies by running in stereo?

[@66TJP]

You know, I have played Rics that are "clacky" but for some reason, my 4001 doesn't have too much of that. Maybe running in stereo might reduce some of that but I'm not so sure. You will have a lot more options with the tone of each pickup when in stereo, especially if you have decent tone sections on your amps and for that reason alone I'd try it.

[@freegee3503]

You may benefit from this- www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=827456

[@freegee3503]

Also, these are claimed to help with buzz among other great qualitites- www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/rotosound-rs77le-heavy-gauge-jazz-bass-monel-flat-wound-strings

[@Phillyfast]

SLAPPIN DA BASS (even though you're not technically employing any slap technique, you get what I'm sayin')

[@BlackMaidenTallica]

Wow. 160 triplets counted

[@francoiscloutier3424]

Bon son! j'ai moi aussi une 4001...

[@66TJP]

Merci d'avoir pris le temps de regarder, Oswaldo. Continuez à jouer à ce 4001 et profitez-en!

[@naturaljoe7397]

What cabinets are those?

[@naturaljoe7397]

I know they’re not in use for this video but I’d still like to know haha

[@66TJP]

Those are Acoustic 106 cabs.. (2x15)....I just have one of those now and it's used for my Taurus pedals....

[@alexgrant6728]

i would think headlong flight would be to.

[@robertmack929]

REBUILD HISTORIC "LESTUDIO" CANADA YEH!!!!!!!EH!

[@fuhrmanator00]

6:30 camera loses its focus due to extreme shredding

[@66TJP]

Darn manual focus setting....... I forgot to push that button.... Did it on my newest one (Red Barchetta) too....oh well... Thanks for watching. R.I.P. Neil Peart.

[@stephenwest673]

Great playing but not an exact replica of Geddys playing of Hemispheres as you put in many more notes where Geddy would play single notes which makes your version way too busy in comparison, still good though as I couldn’t do it 👍

[@kramerthenunchuck]

Okay now sing and do that!

[@TPCoz]

Awesome! Sounds GREAT! Too bad about the focus.

[@1225Media]

TPCoz The focus adds a dramatic effect to an otherwise dull fixed focus shot! Drama, son!!

[@66TJP]

@TPCoz Yeah, pretty lame. DOH!

[@jjmstick]

WTF... You can't sing while you play that bass?... :) Nice job. Great tune. Check out my TomSawyer drumming videos.Search: TomSawyer Cutting Room Floor.m4v Its pretty funny, then I have a edited finished version next to it. The cutting room floor refers to the bad takes and mishaps, back then I was using a CD player with headphones and cord issues CD skipping, No intro clik, some goofy stuff. The drums I used are a combo of 2 kits at the time. Anyway, I like your sound and playing ability.

[@BlackMaidenTallica]

Lol