Bass Pedalboard, Talk and Jams With Dishan Abrahams - That Pedal Show

[@nigelpickett2471]

Big up for Doug, the only drummer on the planet that can sit there and not hit anything while people are talking or doing stuff. Respect!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahaha!!!’

[@millmoormichael6630]

Hear hear.. I got a young pro cat on the set and this dude can’t keep quiet for 10 seconds..

[@CorbCorbin]

That's too true.

[@kindnick58]

Truth!

[@mattgilbert7347]

He understands the true role of the drummer as one who hangs out with musicians. JK, he's great.

[@konnektlive]

Such a professional, down to earth, soulful and lovely bass player. Please more Dishan on TPS! Cheers guys as always!

[@blakevickrey]

Yes, more bass shows please. Fuzz and overdrive on bass. Modulation effect on bass. Different bass amps? Keep up the good work guys.

[@ramonm.a.3753]

Yes please, more bass!

[@markanthony5897]

Bass has been sitting up front in the last couple years and hasn't bushes. Thanks to shows like this and the many bassist taking on the KZbin algorithm and companies focus on bass effects exclusively for bass. It nice to see

[@markanthony5897]

Bass school is one weekend long.

[@TheUnknownBass]

And they've not done a single one since this... So disappointing.

[@guitarfreak585]

I had a bass player tell me once, "I can change what chords you're playing, so don't mess with me."

[@bicisnobombas]

That's pretty accurate

[@cmck1777]

That's genius.

[@TheRealFreekBos]

Never thought about it that way. But he's right, he can move the root note and therefor the interval we humble guitarists are messing with. :)

[@braptrap9923]

*writes that down*

[@ewetoo]

Can confirm, it was my favourite thing playing in "originals" bands. The downside is that they love it and you've accidentally written a song and have to remember what you did. :D

[@icenic_wolf]

It was SO GREAT having a drummer there in addition to a bass player. Hearing one without the other is like riding a motorcycle without the wind in your face, or a chocolate chip cookie with no milk.

[@tylercrow5716]

You've raised your own bar beyond guitar and pedals and into the "musician" space. Bravo! A+ across the board! Thank you because I feel like I struggle with bass as a guitar player too!!!!!!

[@mattofthemountain]

From a guitarist turned bassist (out of necessity) who now does both when needed, this was a great conversation.

[@katabatica]

Thanks guys. And yes, more bass please!

[@gregallen3608]

Bass player here and...FINALLY!!!!. Watching you guys for several years now. Subscribed. This was awesome. Would like to see more interaction between guitar, bass, and drums as far as pedals are concerned. Please consider keyboardists too if possible. Also, would love to see a return visit from Jon Stockman. He is excellent. Thanks for all the hard work you do.

[@bradbarbour23]

Really loved this episode guys! These dudes are killer!!!

[@kentgravely]

So many guitar players also play bass. Would love to see a show on both pedals and amps (fender bassman) that work great for both guitar and bass. This was a great episode!

[@icenic_wolf]

Yes! This.

[@mattgilbert7347]

+1 on this.

[@jazzmasternovo]

As a player of both, master of neither, context is everything...still....wow

[@Robstafarian]

It would be nice for them to focus on bass cabs and let people know that heavy cabs which bump ≈100Hz to sound deep were superseded by lightweight cabs with real lows about a decade ago (e.g. Greenboy's designs and Barefaced Bass). Major manufacturers are making the same old stuff for much the same reason that teenage guitarists buy used 4x12s.

[@rodavision]

I play both and it is very rare to find gear that works well for both. Most guitar gear sounds cool on bass but cuts bottom end so for amps I’ve always found I need to use a bass amp/cab or direct to board with a good sub because guitar amps (including "Bassman") sound lacking with bass. For pedals I need bass pedals (with a very short list of exceptions) or guitar pedals that have a dry through to mix. The dry through preserves the bottom end. Remember that perceived bass isn’t the same as actual low frequencies that you need in a band setting. What sounds low at home is often lost in a mix.

[@1978mongooseman]

I was a Guitarist of 20yrs that fell in love with the Bass when I bought one to record with, it's now the only instrument I play and videos like this where you show a mutual respect to all band members inspire me even more! I'd stopped watching TPS on my move to Bass 2yrs ago but this has got me back on board, great work guys! Ps. Please use Dishan again he's an influence 👍👍

[@DavidDyte1969]

That blues jam. Oooooh yeah.

[@Dartheomus]

I was really feeling bad for Douggie, and then Mick came over and gave him a hug! Good man Mick! Overall, this was an awesome video! As a guitarist who **tries** to do some home recording, I feel clueless when I add the bass track. I know that playing bass is more than just playing the root of every chord! This was a really good intro, and I definitely would like to see more of this! (I also like the band synergy talk, particularly when Doug and Dishan talked about what they were omitting to make space for each other.)

[@jeffreyradick6486]

As a guitar player who occasionally dabbles with bass (with usual guitarist-plays-bass results) I'm fascinated with how different the bass is and how real bass players approach the instrument and their gear. Thanks for doing this show! Dishan and everyone sounds great.

[@MarvinForte]

Dishan is a gem! What a wonderful personality and attitude…plus skills!

[@nnamhor]

As a guitar player who plays bass, I LOVED this episode. GIVE ME MORE PLEASE!!

[@sjdavies47]

Awesome effort, really shows it's all about the music. Doug is a legend and needs his own t-shirt in the store.

[@bustalick335]

Think you guys should get together with Scott Devine (Scott's bass lessons) now that would be epic. The UK giving it large. Come Dan and Mick make it happen 🙏🏽😏👍🏼

[@jamesgoddin8880]

Thanks for getting such a cool rhythm section on the show. I play electric guitar, acoustic guitar and bass in pretty much equal measure and I have a completely different head space for each instrument. It’s like being able to drive a car and a motorcycle - both are modes of transport and there’s some commonality but to do either well requires a different skillset.

[@Rolf_D]

Yes, that was long overdue, jamming live!!!

[@mcdaid78]

Amazing episode ....been waiting for a bass episode for a long time ....appreciate it guys ...more, more, more ;)

[@voxfazer9154]

Love that "setting", more more more !!!!

[@jonathanduffett8374]

Humans in a room listening to each other and making music. This is what it’s all about.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Jonathan. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that comment. Mick here. :0)

[@seangardam1779]

Bass player here - Any chance of filming an updated Jon Stockman video? He has a signature darkglass pedal that is amazing. Tim lefevbre, Justin meldal Johnson and Juan alderete are all excellent bass effects users. Another cool idea might be to get some bass effects manufacturers/designers on the show? Doug Castro from darkglass or spencer from 3 leaf audio?

[@granthill2769]

I second getting Spencer from 3 leaf and the guy from dark glass. Also, Ryan from Fuzzrocious

[@sammadden5540]

Ryan from fuzzricious is a gear pick, also Brian cook from Russian circles/botch/sumac

[@dantelamusta]

I second the Tim Lefevbre, JMJ and Juan Alderete name drops!!!!

[@gregallen3608]

Yes, Doug Castro from Darkglass would be an excellent addition to this show. Also, as you mentioned, would love to see Jon Stockman again. That guy knows how to throw down the low end!

[@TheRealFreekBos]

Here's my 5 cents of guitarists comment on the show. SUPER FASCINATING talk about the drummer/bassist conversation. I want more!!!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you! We shall try more as time and funds allow!

[@TheRealFreekBos]

Certified Patreon speaking here... :) Keep up the awesome work!

[@MazterofPuppetz]

Awesome episode guys. Loved seeing a full band in the room. Please do this again in any context.

[@foodforthegods]

Fuck yea, bass content!! Excuse my French there... Not watching yet but I see a drum set in the thumbnail, LET'S GO!

[@onyx1310]

Mind blown! It’s been years since I’ve seen Dishan. Went to uni with him in Perth. Glad to see his still killing it!

[@Hangingofgiants]

As a guitarist even, this is one of my favourite shows yet. Playing with people rather than in your bedroom is the best part of playing music. Developing that instinct is the hardest and slowest thing I've found, but when you start to get it, is the most rewarding. It's as if you have to throw out all you know about playing and start to just listen instead. Playing with people taught me that my rhythm sucked and now thats the bit i try think about most. Simpler and tighter is always more enjoyable than listening to someone treating the rest of the band like a backing track for themselves. And amen to being the worst member in a band! I still suck but that's so important for developing!

[@rodavision]

This so well said. Some of the most important things to learn, and the hardest.

[@NashTurley]

Super interesting episode. Amazing to see how those little changes in his playing making the groove pop out.

[@viens34]

The band, Elwood!!! The band!!!!!!!!

[@kindnick58]

Yessssszzz

[@admarhermans1]

Great show! Thank's! Nice guys (love the drummer for his friendly personality and patience!)! Great bassist. Keep 'em commin' please, because us bassplayers can use the knowledge you guys have to help us using all kinds of effectpedals with bass too. That's why I've been watching your videos every friday for years now: I'm very happy learning about the guitarworld, but a bassplayer on your show every few weeks or so (on the effects/ amps subject especially) would be super!

[@Benji2N]

This is my favorite episode in like a YEAR. I'm a bassist that converted to guitar for a while with HUGE help from this channel on dialing in my sound. Love seeing it come full circle now, could not be happier with this channel. Keep it up guys

[@HarryWincup]

Damn, that was some tasty playing from everyone! Incredible episode

[@BrooksysBassCorner]

Dan's a legend and this is a great episode, great work guys! Nice one! More bass stuff please! :)

[@lgrankin]

Fabulous episode guys! As a card carrying bass player and pedal junkie, this was a real treat!

[@kierenmoore3236]

A whole show on drum 'pedals'? ... bass drum pedals, double bass drum pedals, hi-hat pedals, Rick Allen's amazing pedal set-up ... 😉

[@lowdefal6306]

As a "bedroom" guitarist, bassist and drummer, I very much approve.

[@adamsimard3654]

I love this new format guys, keep it up, awesome stuff

[@seeksthebalance]

Loved this vid and have watched it several times already. As a guitarist I'm always looking for new tips on getting great sounds from you guys. Bass is my home though and its good to see the best tone guide on the planet getting stuck into it. If you are going into bass in depth it would be great to cover some 'bass basics'. A good start would be the many applications of compression to getting different tones. A comparison of a few of the best pedals on the market vs a rack mount unit would be really informative. Your guitar stuff has been a huge inspiration to me and I would love to have an equivalent source for bass.

[@seescojo844]

Hey, been a long time weekly viewer and this show was one of my favorites because it’s a mix of pedals and music. Mick had a great point about how we guitarists sometimes end up doing the bass line when recording - maybe expanding on that w/ more musical tips as well as what are the key three bass pedals we should get for those times in the studio. Thanks!

[@mildmanneredjanitor0]

GAH! And then the best bass video on KZbin was made by a pair of guitarists :)

[@CLayneH10]

As a bass player primarily, you guys have helped me so much on my quest to be a better guitar player. Loved this episode! Dishan is a pocket monster! If you're taking requests for bass-centric episodes, I'd love to see a shootout between the various styles of DI boxes (powered, passive, Jensen transformers, etc.) There's a few out there on KZbin, but they all lack the clarity you guys seem to provide on every topic. Thanks from the US.

[@robinmiller7958]

Can't believe I never heard of this cat. So funky but musical and his articulation is sooooo clean. you guys funk pretty good as well. Drummer was perfect for this show, you could tell he was laying back but still playing with conviction.

[@AlexanderShibilski]

I've been waiting for this episode to come for a while!! In the future it would be really cool if you guys could collaborate with Juan Alderete (and Nick Reinhart).

[@simonhirstofficial]

I think this is my favourite episode ever! The gear talk is always great, but the advice that is given by Dishan about how to approach gigs, and attitudes towards them etc is invaluable. What a top guy! Also, love Doug's drumming, he got dem feeeels. Awesome as usual Dan and Mick!

[@guitourney]

DOUG!

[@lobsterbark]

9:40 "Let's just hear the sound of that". *Tap *tap *tap* lol I don't know what I was expecting out of shitty phone speakers.

[@anmolatwal]

The bass and drums kinda remind me of Pino Palladino and Steve Jordan's rhythm section. Absolutely killer.

[@LostPlanet2024]

Oh yeah there IS a drummer back there🤔! Show some respect guys, sometimes drummers can be almost human! I knew one once that could even drive himself to gigs. Go Doug!

[@RightD2112]

LMAO !!! Count yourself as being lucky.

[@kodykindhart5644]

🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelparsons5352]

What do you call a drummer without a girlfriend?...homeless.😎😄 Love the show Go Doug and Dishan

[@MichaelMcGlynns]

The joy. It's about the joy. Look at their faces. Joy. Hard to come by, so get it while you can.

[@RightD2112]

It's awesome to watch the 4 of them genuinely having a good time.

[@suspnd6170]

Rhythm first. Always. Dishan really nailed it on that one. The dryness of the new room really brings out the detail of the recordings, good call on that construction decision. Sound wise the intro blues sounds like a record. I did a double take because I thought for a moment a backing track was playing. And kudos to Mick for those horn-like licks on the outro funk. The four of you just made the world a better place. Greetings from Puerto Rico.

[@patrickconnelly2904]

I'm hip to time, like Peter Fonda said, but it's interesting how often we speak of time in terms of space.

[@fabianericson5454]

"Why write a comment when you can contemplate music and humanity for a while instead" Lost. For. Words. Thank you.

[@MerrickGuitar]

You guys took the whole show to another level with this episode. Love it!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you sir!

[@MerrickGuitar]

47:55 was too funny.

[@lamech006]

AGREE. THANK YOU. This dude's right hand technique is like an entire pedalboard of effects all by itself. _masterful_

[@nenad100janovic]

47:00 tat groove is Michael mcdonald - I keep forgetting, played by amazing Louis Johnson

[@rodrigovisentin1055]

FUCKING AMAAAAAZING!!!!!!!! PLS More videos like this! xoxoxoxoxox

[@PatFlanigan]

It's so amazing to see how far TPS has come! From the modest pedal shed beginnings on Dan's GigRig channel to a full band! God I love this show!

[@BillyTalentguitar1]

Great episode, great player and great human! Btw. does Mickey Magic have a new Strat?

[@martone6852]

Lovin the band in the vids guys. I picked up an interesting little tip off you tube a few years ago about getting bass to be heard on the little speaker on your phone which is unfortunately how some people listen to music ect these days and that was to mix in a parallel bass track with a solid boost around 300hz because the little speakers don't go down to far below 300 and sometimes you can't hear any bass at all. It actually works and sounds ok.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Great tip, thanks! But if anybody is watching TPS without headphones, I just died inside a little bit. 70 per cent of what we do just gone. Ho hum. Thanks for the tip!

[@martone6852]

@@ThatPedalShow I know I should be black listed for even the thought but sometimes I cant wait till I'm home in front of the speakers and just need a teaser lol

[@nyawnyaw12345]

Really appreciate this guys putting everything you’ve been teaching us over the years into the context of a band is so helpful👌 keep it going ❤️

[@ainsbass]

I wonder why he didn't talk about the Malekko fuzz?

[@nigelpickett2471]

On an aside, I listen to this and other 'shows' like this thru a 7.1 surround sound system, they all sound epic (apart from Mr Chapmans idea of Kemper thru Victory 2x12 as a bedroom quiet practice tool which sounded total crap next to Cap. Lee's VOX Adio? thingey). It makes choosing gear REALLY difficult! Apologies for the digression

[@Aleph_Null_Audio]

Another resource for guitarists attempting to play bass: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXOsiXelq516bpI

[@whisperthiefmusic]

Third comment! I've never made three comments on a video in my life! However.... that outro jam!!!! AAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!! It's all too good and too much and too groovy!!!!! Love it!!!!

[@thomasowenmazzetti7877]

use the old deep impact, When it stops working it stops and is a bookshelf piece. It was built to be played why let it degrade on the shelf and not be heard and wasted.

[@smwatson1512]

Dishan is super cool! (and really good at bass obviously). Great video guys.

[@Evy-1988]

an 808 not a Tubescreamer? Mick, my world is falling apart!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahaha!!!!

[@kierenmoore3236]

I know you're kidding ... but how a Moog can sound like a TR-808, I'm not too sure ... 🤔🙃

[@Evy-1988]

I do feel I need to disclaim here that I'm really not into tubescreamers at all - the closest to it I owned was a Mudhoney I think. Just think the comment was spot on.

[@YeatzeeGuitar]

Dan was in his element here in that jam. Great to see his modulation use in context and loved the textures he was adding with his parts.

[@guybennett5266]

nice to see a very humble musician , playing at the top level - session guys are really overlooked some times . .. where very often they are more talented than the "star" ... fair play for featuring someone like this .TPS

[@torjusgravirklykken555]

Please do some bass related t-shirts! I would definitely buy one!

[@nitemunky76]

Man, TPS got funky!

[@jamesnichols5998]

Hey guys, just to keep this on the radar, keep the bass vids coming pls! 🙏🏼🤘🏼

[@prokjuh]

More bass related pedal demos. Because you know I'm all about that bass...

[@jarrahparry]

Oh wow bass pedals too. Can you do an update for 2022 please. Bass players need some love too :) And more in house band playing, so good.

[@williamsmothers8830]

Groovaliciousnesserocity!!!!!!! I know you know it, but you guys are so blessed to be around and a part so much good music. Thanks for sharing with us. I have a nephew who is an accomplished bass player. I never really paid much attention until I had the opportunity to hang around him some. Then, I checked out All About the Bass on Anderton's, just for the heck of it. Nathan and Lee are both very engaging and would make good guests on TPS, I believe. I have really enjoyed learning more about the instrument. I can't wait for the TPS Band!

[@chrishepburn1503]

Eye spy with my little eye something that is Macmull. Is that your new axe Mick?

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hey Chris. Not a new guitar, just on loan. I’ve met Tal a couple times over the last year or two and his passion is kinda infectious. I’m on the hunt for a new Strat at the moment - and it’s highly likely to be a Fender - but I’m playing a bunch of things along the way. It’s interesting!

[@chrishepburn1503]

@@ThatPedalShow Goodluck on finding your new Strat

[@TheWhollymoly]

Well, the words "Tube Screamer" were at least uttered; so I guess it qualifies as a TPS episode.:D

[@ChrisDN]

I love hearing his philosophy. It was about 14 years of playing guitar before I picked up bass (ended up playing for 4 years in a band as a bassist). The one thing that pushed my guitar playing forward more than ANY other thing. It's the most important guitar on stage, and the one taken least seriously by most. It can single-handedly make or break (read: ruin) a band's sound.

[@justPiero]

As a guitar player that recently started also playing bass, this is extremely helpful. It would be great to have more bass videos :D

[@jackieohehir3259]

don't think i'll ever look at a bass player in the same light again...!!!

[@PIOCLITO]

I miss playing with other musicians.....

[@paulsummerside]

So glad you’ve done this… Although generally I’ve always seen myself as a guitarist before a bassist. But ironically in most of the bands I’ve been in over the decades it’s been in the bass chair that have done the most playing. So it was great to see this type of pedal show item on Bass.

[@BurntMcgurnt]

Try to get janek gwizdala on that would be awesome!

[@jessievasser6293]

Of all of the expanded universe videos you guys have been getting into lately, this was my favorite, very informative and helpful. I would love to see more of these handled with this much care and expertise. I will say, as a guitarist who gigs as a bassist as well, this reinforced a lot for me. I will recommend for fellow guitarist to try shortscale basses, as they can be far easier to connect to. I have fallen in love with Fender Mustang Basses and Fender Bass VI. Keep up the great work and awesome progress with this show. Thanks

[@banjoboys]

Such nice playing by Dishan.. Panda Audio Future Impact was such fun sounding pedal.. Dan & Mick please do more bass in shows

[@captainstackpeelum3473]

I agree on Doug. You are a master who doesn’t hit shit all the time. Again I just love show from the mere fact that I feel like I am sitting around shooting the shit with you guys. Keep up the fun!!

[@wrathaz]

What a nice personality the bassist seems to have.

[@vanguardhawkeye330]

can you look into a budget bass pedal board that maybe a novice could get togrips with?

[@mikenelson6255]

And again you guys keep hitting sixes [ or for a different continent home runs]. Great to listen to and Dish is a Perth boy yay!

[@konchogrinchen1113]

Thank you for the bass lesson I am a guitar player just learning the bass. Were dose the Aguilar Tone Hammer sit in the chain? Is it in the front or end of the chain? I would think it need to be at the end of the chain if he is using as DI and no amp. Or is it moved in the line depending on the venue?

[@cameronlesley2428]

Rey glad o stumbled upon this video. Life changing as a 40 yr old bass player, there is always something new to learn weather it be a new thing or a new spin on an old thing. Cheers guys and more bass stuff pleeeeeeeaaaaaasssss

[@KristofferGildenlow]

Awesome episode. Yes please, some more episodes on bass and bass pedals.

[@stephenbarnardbass4029]

glad he got the point across on how important a bass player is in a band, because we are like swans cool and just grooving on top and driving the beat, keeping time, forming the foundation for the melody, and causing a ora underneth! great show guys keep up the hard work

[@highlyfe5054]

Killer vid! what a nice young man. Name the band "Clever Fellows".

[@geoffnightingale9290]

One of the greatest ‘feel’ drummers in history Billy Cobham uses ghost beats the same way to create a shuffle beat.... second the shout to to the drummer Doug.. so hard to find a great rhythm section.

[@dinger7608]

Bernard Purdie

[@bicisnobombas]

"Can you play with Doug?" "No!" I just literally exploded out loud laughing.

[@jesselawson224]

But can’t you do an episode of guitars and gear on the macmall?

[@ZakiWasik]

That P-Bass with the Cali76 is just instant Pino Palladino!