Spiderwebs Bass Cover

When Lynn and I were on vacation last week she said, “I’ve got this gift card for Applebees, we should go there for lunch.” Ok. So, I’m sitting in Applebees, trying to figure out if I should wait for a waiter or if I should be ordering myself with this tablet thingamajig that was on the table. I was starting to stress a little when this song came on and I was reminded what a great bass line it had. We had lunch and I came home and learned it. With 50 songs sitting in a folder waiting to be posted (some of them a few years old), you’d think I’d post something that’s been sitting around for a while. Nope. I thought this came out pretty good, so this is what I’m posting today.
“Spiderwebs” by No Doubt off their 3rd album, Tragic Kingdom. The bass was played by Tony Kanal. I always thought he had a good sound. I remember him playing Yamaha basses.
I took some liberties with the last two sections of the bridge (I couldn't quite make out what the bass was doing, but I think I'm in the neighborhood) and the syncopated part coming out of the bridge (he's playing a 2 note chord and I'm playing a low G).
I’m playing the recently acquired ’76 Guild B-301.

[@jhkuno88]

Tony Kanal, one the most underrated bass players ever, he is really good, and has a really nice fat bassy sound, i love it

[@TJH3113]

Truth! I heard they are getting back together for a tour.

[@ofsinope]

"came home from lunch and learned this" dude it would take me a year to learn this

[@TJH3113]

Did I say that? It must have been an early lunch.

[@lifeispeachy14]

this ACTUALLY took me years to learn

[@nicholaswermuth9900]

I love how diverse your song selections are. Great job as always

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@PookBidault]

Just watched this again. Such a kick ass song. And it's a pleasure to see you, and hear you, play it. On my Guild bass.

[@TJH3113]

I knew my numbers were up. Thanks, Pook! Yes, it's in the will.

[@Sreven199]

Amazing! More No Doubt please! The whole Tragic Kingdom album has some fantastic bass lines!

[@TJH3113]

I'll look into it.

[@auralfury]

@@TJH3113 no doubt's "different people" is a fun one!

[@JorgeMartinez-yp7kl]

That song indeed has one hell of a bassline! I love Tonys playing......Best part starts at 3:03

[@mikeestill1672]

Jorge Martinez Smart man! That's the best part of the song!

[@MrKookie79]

@@mikeestill1672 yup. Very smart and technical.

[@Cousnouf]

Best bass part for sure!

[@nirtdasty]

Very little beats syncopated bass

[@lukemandato]

I always come back at watch this.. at least once a week. SO killer, both the bassline and your cover!

[@TJH3113]

You are always welcome! Thanks so much.

[@mikeestill1672]

Out of everyone who plays bass covers for this song on KZbin, this guy does it the best (coming from a fellow bassist)!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot, I'm glad you liked it.

[@sovrinn16]

Best cover of this song on youtube, great tone and perfect recreation of the lines. Was trying to explain to a friend how great the bassline to this song is, and found the "bass isolated" track from Rock Band, but wanted the song behind it to give a better feel. After coming here straight from that, this cover is essentially note-for-note perfect, even replicating Kanal's bass tone (he's very clangy in that punk style).

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to leave such a great comment! I appreciate it.

[@ohboy7790]

I agree with this, smoking cover. Erm uh any chance for some tabs!!?? :D I'm actually doing quite well on learning this up to 70% speed but your cover is much better than the tabs im using.

[@ohboy7790]

@@TJH3113 75 percent now ✌😎

[@TJH3113]

@@ohboy7790 Thanks. I'm sorry but I don't have any tabs. I play by ear and memory. If I had them, you would be welcome to them.

[@ohboy7790]

@@TJH3113 wow you did all that by ear you must have been playing a long time, i'm only few years in, started in lockdown :) I'll just slow it your video down and watch closely👍Yeah this a great song Tony kanal had some great bass lines and no doubt is awesome, so many great songs. I'm at 80% speed now, love this bass line . Reply

[@jimgerkemusic]

Another great song selection and performance. Fantastic!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@bubblesvampire7575]

Funny about No Doubt... we covered "Don't Speak" and in the mix in the song for the bass is way down... but when you really get in there and figure out what's going on it ended up being quite a challenging (and FUN) line. Thanks for posting as always.

[@TJH3113]

He's one of those guys who is doing a lot more than meets the ear. Thanks.

[@moebewan]

Awesome song to play. Thanks.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@lobsterboy80]

Great song, amazing tone, fantastic cover! Good job yet again!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much.

[@tint1122]

Sweet skills! Sweet masks too!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks 😁 Most of the masks are from DeathStudios.

[@topdawg2127]

Dope!!!!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Christopher!

[@zebulunssword]

You posted what was right. I rocked out to this as a graduating adolescent. This song rocks. This song rocks.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

No Doubt, one of my favorite bands and yet I never really took notice of this interesting bass line and as usual you did a great job playing it!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

You're welcome. Looking forward to your next cover.

[@F0RUM155]

Awesome brother

[@TJH3113]

Thanks ✌️

[@trinabelles]

I loved this bass cover! Great timing and tone, and the groove is just right! More please! ❤

[@TJH3113]

That's great to hear! Thanks so much.

[@purpledanklady5905]

Amazing cover dude

[@hiramkhackenbacker]

That was great Troy. I think you should publish the songs that you have backed up in your folder. I'm sure there will be some huge cry's out for some of your work. It might help you decide what comes next. All the very best to you & Lynn.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. Maybe I'll post the list of videos and have people choose them.

[@sheikh1906]

I freaking love this channel.

[@TJH3113]

That's great to hear! Thanks.

[@wilbertcook5076]

Great song on bass. You nailed another one... thanks for the posting !!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@fairandhonestvideoreviews7527]

and this is why I come to @TJH3113 when I need an awesome cover so I can hear it all. Nicely done! It will make my live show way better. I appreciate your covers and skills. Thank you!

[@TJH3113]

Aw, thanks a lot. I'm glad it was helpful.

[@TheZenithphoenix]

spotless playing as always. 281 likes vs 1 dislike. Great tone too man.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much.

[@ericburroughs]

Excellent playthrough- great to visualize everything being played higher up the neck than I figured out for myself.. solid

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@joek81981]

I went looking for this exact video. Terrific work, sir.

[@TJH3113]

Glad you found it! Thank Aes!

[@joek81981]

@@TJH3113 Almost a year now and I keep coming back for it. Absolutely brought it home at 3 minutes in. Again, what a treat.

[@wickedPrints3256]

Such a great bass cover. I really enjoyed your energy.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much!!

[@shawntitsworth4878]

awesome job Troy always enjoy watching your posts keep them coming you sure make it look easy

[@TJH3113]

Thank you kindly.

[@rixpix2957]

Just, Wow!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@luisdeleon2703]

Nice, you were really rocking at the end!

[@marvinewilliams8281]

Awesome Troy!!! I like the Applebee's story too. :-)

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Marvine.

[@bryanholdren9043]

Man you did Tony Kanal right! Great bass player, rarely the same thing twice. Well, back when radio allowed the bass to do stuff. Something happened in the 2000s where the radio wouldn't play your tune in you slapped or did any kinda phrasing that wasn't just a root and a fifth.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much Bryan!

[@auralfury]

great cover TJ.......always liked ND, awesome player he is too

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@heavystorm1406]

Master

[@TJH3113]

Too kind.

[@PookBidault]

Awesome man! I did this song as well, and I was glad to find out I was not far off of what you are playing here (other than the last part). This is a really fun bass line to play! As per usual, your awesomely slinky sound is jealousy-inducing.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Yeah, this song is deceptively tricky...especially the last part, as you said.

[@cathyhill3116]

You are such an inspiration sir!

[@TJH3113]

So nice of you to say, Jyah. Thanks!

[@Steinbacker4001]

A great song - and great cover!

[@TJH3113]

It is, isn't it? Thanks!

[@flappdabass5329]

Nice bruh

[@TJH3113]

Thanks

[@BitterTongues84]

damn you're a beast on bass man! great stuff on your channel!

[@hearguitar262]

Great playing and sound.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@Snipersounds]

That was off the hook!! Thanks for sharing!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@arechj]

Awesome!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@baldeagle4710]

wow you're wayyy better than me! i love this song and your tone is great

[@TJH3113]

Don’t be too hard on yourself, I’ve been playing for 40 years plus… Thanks, and take care!

[@despertandoparaosomprofess522]

Amazing...

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@CindyDC]

Always flawless...... well to me anyways 🙄 i understand when you hear a song and you have to play it , the others just have to wait lol ! it dose have great bass lines in it,,alot of songs (well back in my days lol ! ) had great bass lines ,, I'm trying to learn Oh what a night(December 63) by the Four Seasons i think,,,im hafe way threw it 🙄 i seen a Yamaha Trbx-304 4sale the other day on a yardsale site,they wanted 200 for it,,i thought about buying it,,idk, i really like the sound of your Guild ,,i pick up my new jass afterwile 😊 Hope you and Lynn had a great vacation and glad that song came on in Applebee's to save the day !!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@stevend1420]

that was gnarly dude love the masks dope stuff

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@Marvin.oc7]

Tony Kanal!

[@auggieaugbourn4788]

You learned this song in less than a week?!!!! I can't remember what I did and hour ago. Good job.

[@TJH3113]

Yeah, I put some hours in on it though. Thanks.

[@auggieaugbourn4788]

I wish I had 10% of your talent. But I'm happy being in the beer league hacker club.

[@bileski9028]

Awesome as usual. Request: Footloose - kenny loggins. Thx!

[@TJH3113]

Maybe.

[@Saruman9969]

Nice!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@tonyyang2261]

The real deal!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@ZeroMod]

Again...The Guild... A clear favorite in your stable !!! where is the thumb rest (ahem)?

[@TJH3113]

Definitely among my favorites...even more than the Wal I might say. It's coming...I have to find my tools.

[@BlackMetalHappiness]

Do you have the exact same bass you're playing in the background, or is it a different model?

[@TJH3113]

Yes, the one in the background has a bum neck though.

[@BlackMetalHappiness]

TJH3113 It still makes s great show piece though at the very least. anything that looks that good should be shown off.

[@TJH3113]

Yes, normally I'd never leave a bass out of its case, but, though this one is shot, it is still playable, so I leave it out in case I just want to grab a bass super quick. I'll eventually harvest the pick-up from it and put it in something else.

[@Daddy53751]

TJH3113 what’s wrong with it? I build, modify and repair guitars and basses now that I’m retired. You would love this five string jazz that I replaced the bridge pu with a musicman style bucker, and am also creating a fully scalloped four string.

[@thumbpickfingers]

Your precise timing and muting in the bassline lifts what would otherwise be a dead simple, fun song with a standard chord progression.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks but I'm just a parrot.

[@thumbpickfingers]

Norwegian Blue?

[@cmonster67]

Playing all those Rush songs has its benefits...

[@TJH3113]

I guess it did.

[@brancarr1]

I can't help but think that Tony Kanal would approve. Great job as always Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@coleashmore]

Great covers! You are pretty prolific with your vids!! I'm just curious, do you learn a song a week or something? If so do you transcribe everything by ear? That's quite a feat! Thanks again for the spot on covers!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot. I usually learn songs in batches of 4-5 and try to do the videos in one sitting. Yes, I play by ear and memory.

[@drew64rush82]

I can’t believe I just found this cover.. you are awesome.. you should be at the very least a studio bass player that everybody wants to have play on there albums... or you should be famous.. just saying.. thanks again for all your videos...

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@sebastian.arancibia]

Great job man. Tragic Kingdom it`s an awesome record. That bass sounds aweome! Best regards from Chile

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@marcoiacobuzio7054]

another great job interesting bass line I thought no doubt was starting to go places this was a really great sounding album I remember reading an article about them years ago saying that their influences were metal bands like iron maiden and priest (even though their music isn't metal) I thought it was cool... unfortunatly Gwen decided to go hip hop on us

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Yeah, the did have a heaviness to them, didn't hey...with a touch of ska.

[@Murdo2112]

I remember reading once how they cited Rush among their influences. Listening to this bass line now, it's very reminiscent of some of Geddy Lee's lines on Hold Your Fire, when he was becoming somewhat less convoluted and complex, but before he started thrashing away with his new finger technique.

[@TheGroveGangsters]

TJH3113 Tom Dumont, their guitarist had metal influences. The band was formed however by Eric Stefani, Gwen’s brother who loved ska from madness, the specials, fishbone ect. When Tom, Tony & Adrian joined in the late 80s, and eventually as Eric quit the band in 94, their music evolved and became more alternative rock, new wave with ska tones still in the mix.

[@michaelfischerbassmaster]

So, I guess I haven't followed your channel long enough. You have a lot of amazing ska gems already posted, SO COOL!!! From No Doubt's Tragic Kingdom album I humbly suggest "Different People." Check it out and you will understand why it's my all-time favorite from No Doubt.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. I will definitely check out the song you suggested. Thanks again.

[@randyposada1609]

Ripping!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Randy!!!

[@jmcrae825]

Great job as alaways, but I have to ask, did you corner the market on Guild basses back in the 70s? Dang I want one of those beauties but cant find one anywhere. I am sooooo jealous! 😀😀😀

[@TJH3113]

Check on Reverb. There are always a few on there. I wouldn't pay more than $800 for one. Once and a while a great deal will pop up.

[@jmcrae825]

TJH3113 hey thanks. I will definitely have a look!

[@justinjohnson1176]

Can I make a song request Troy? I would love to hear you play American Band by Grand Funk Railroad.

[@TheDp1965]

Great Job. Did you use the tablet or Go old school with the waiter? Cheers.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Both. It was all screwed up.

[@gabbyrojas2011]

is there an accurate tab for this song ? I’ve found some but I feel like they’re not that precise

[@PlayingItShortGolf]

Any effects being used?

[@TJH3113]

No, must a SansAmp Bass Driver (probably a Ver. 2) for my EQ.

[@chiasson65]

Hey bro....why is it that I can view this on my pc while using youtube, yet on my ipad it shows unavailable? cheers, kev

[@TJH3113]

Some "content owners" down allow certain videos to be played on mobil devices.

[@bassjoe69]

Tony Kanal made that band!

[@TJH3113]

Could be.

[@bassjoe69]

Great job on the cover too. Every time I think I'm a pretty good bassist, you post another video and I'm humbled again.

[@chunkydeath]

i got the` hole song now all the notes in and out . git get my dam modes down man lol

[@TJH3113]

Right on!

[@MrMarcosrf]

Will you cover some Rush songs with the Guild?

[@TJH3113]

I've done a bunch. Just search on my channel for "Rush and Guild" or just browse the screenshots.

[@seansherrod8725]

Oh come on, Im not even a fan of No Doubt however the ONE song that I DO like your doing?!!?

[@TJH3113]

My only criteria for covering a song is that I think it has to be interesting from a bass player's perspective. You must be in tune with interesting bass-lines.

[@seansherrod8725]

@@TJH3113 Being a drummer for MOST of my life I have no other choice BUT TO BE in tune with the bass lines. That's why I am TRULY in DEEP appreciation of your videos....YOU KILL IT EVERY TIME!!!!

[@degeest5571]

Troy, all your basses sound so punchy, how much does the Tech 21 SansAmp effect your sound?

[@TJH3113]

It's hard to say. I don't use any extreme setting on them, they just make every bass sparkle a bit more. I can't really imagine "not" using one. All the videos I posted in the first year or so of my channel, I did not use the SansAmp; it was just the bass straight into a small practice amp. You might want to watch one of those older videos to compare sounds. Also, since I started playing through the computer and directly into the camera, the sound hot a little more hi-fi...if that's the right word for it.

[@degeest5571]

Thank you for the reply. I was looking into the SansAmp for my basses, I love the grit and punch to your sound.

[@srhmusic13]

NICE! got a new one for ya. Play the theme from Fraggle Rock. Odd but that song is all about the bass playing. sounds like a P-Bass to me

[@TJH3113]

I'll check it out. I used to watch it but don't remember the song.

[@sykosocial9]

Obviously a fake; no way a person can’t bounce around while playing this :-P

[@TJH3113]

You'd be amazed at what I can't bounce around to.

[@sykosocial9]

TJH3113 it was a great cover man :)