How Steve Harris Went From Soccer Star to Iron Maiden | Bass Rig

[@WhichBass]

The new and revised show notes can be found @ whichbass.co.uk/steveharris

[@Loki_Morningstar666]

Glad to see you back

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Loki! Great to see you in the comments!

[@RubyDimasStudio]

What a good composer

[@diegovargas70]

Hi mate, i am the one that wrote the article in Basstalk about the date of crafting of the first Precision bass Steve had own, who you cited at 10:47. Please dont erase my comment i love your work.

[@marcatto]

Finally!!! Can you do one for Steve DiGiorgio?

[@WhichBass]

Great call Marcatto, I've been looking at DiGiorgio for ages 😉

[@Thorthevikingdork]

Glad to see you're alive and kickin', the bass rig rundown hole in me chest has now been filled once more! Excited to see the next part, great content as always mate, cheers!

[@WhichBass]

Thank you Thor! Glad to see you back in the comments, I appreciate it! See you in the next one!

[@mogmason6920]

An Epiphone Thunderbird was my very first bass. Couldn’t play the thing back when I got it at 10 years old, still can’t reach the G string tuner now, as a fully grown adult! Lesson learned, just get a Jazz Bass!

[@Cruiseangel72]

Wow, this video was FANTASTIC! AS ALL YOUR VIDEOS. I'm a huge. Maiden fan. For years. But I never knew so much information on them and steve and his fender p bass and equipment. I have been watching your videos for years, and the videos are AWESOME! I've learned so much from them. Can't wait for part 2!! And welcome back

[@Fleig.]

Heyyy look at that production value! It's looking good, mate! As the other guy pointed out, your voice could be a lil louder, but it's near perfect! Keep it up, your channel is a gold mine. Cheers from Brazil!

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Fleig! I'm so pleased you noticed the production value improved. Glad to see you back in the comments! Well wishes to you in Brazil!

[@kenny_dc3]

Glad you're back to doing videos! Sorry I just watched this, you uploaded while I was moving. Can't wait for more!

[@haydenarlington8256]

Glad you’re back man, especially doing a more detailed video on the guy that started my musical journey. Hope to see more!

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Hayden! Sorry to keep you waiting. I always wanted to return to Steve, I'm glad you're enjoying it so far!

[@badassbassist]

Dude welcome back...i hope you are doing well....its a weird thing that i did a gig at the Cart and Horses a couple of weeks back....the place reeked of nostalgia....iconic venue for me.

[@joecasa85]

Welcome back, bass bro! 🍻 Can't wait for the next part, Steve was the reason why I started playing bass!

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Joe! I'll do my best to put it asap! Thanks for commenting!

[@me_angelo]

Ooh good time to be back! Love your work! Rock on 🤘❤️

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Angelo! Good to see you in the comments!

[@Cruiseangel72]

AMAZING . AMAZING. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ALWAYS VERY INFORMATIVE AND VERY EDUCATIONAL !

[@xxhell7grinderxx673]

I wish there was a channel that reviewed electric guitar rigs in your style, straight to the point

[@The_Wolf_Fury]

Hopefully a sister series called "Know Your Guitar Player"

[@abaf209]

Wonderful to see you're back !

[@WhichBass]

Thanks dude! Glad to see you back in the comments.

[@andrewpappas9311]

I still remember you did one on Steve as a really early episode so it’s definitely cool to see a new remastered version of it, definitely stoked for it

[@WhichBass]

Hey Andrew! Yes indeed, it was my very first video and very light in the details. This one will do Steve justice!

[@andrewpappas9311]

@@WhichBass Definitely, great to have you back and I hope things have been alright with you over the last few months you've been away

[@L.Rayne.Hubbard]

Love how thorough this is, though a bit curious on more info on the EVM speakers/Marshall cabs he had. Part 2 when?

[@ImYourOverlord]

Been ages, mate! Great to see more from you around here 😁

[@diegovargas70]

The Photograph at 11:32 It's not from '76 but from November 78, the successful audition for vocalist Paul Di'Anno. The guitar player talking with Steve is Paul Cairns.

[@PxlSnajke]

Greetings, Alfie! Glad that you're back! Hope you're doing great. Many thanks for the video. Waiting for a next one :)

[@jackshittle]

Glad to see you're still putting out bass content! (I sent you a copy of the email exchange between me and Ellefson regarding his gear), cheers!

[@daynmitchell7543]

Been waiting for this one!

[@WhichBass]

Sorry to keep you waiting! I'll make it up to you with plenty more Steve Harris videos on the way!

[@BasilBonehead]

Nice to see you remaking and expanding on older bass rig videos. This was greatly improved. Hope you remake the Geezer Butler rig. I always felt that topic could use the overhaul.

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Basil! Good to see you back in the comments! I hadn't thought of revisiting Butler. I always thought I covered it all!

[@BasilBonehead]

@@WhichBass I think my main criticism with your videos on Geezer's rig is that it felt incomplete as it mainly focused on the classic era and the post reunion/13 era and not what was in between which some of it was addressed in part 3. It would be great to get a clearer, more comprehensive picture on Geezer's rig during the early 80s, GZR, 90s reunion and Heaven & Hell eras. I would imagine Deadland Ritual would probably be unchanged. There were some basses Geezer used aside from Lakland and Vigier like a Yamaha (I think this was before and during Lakland, not sure) and he's used a 5 string bass. I'm sure there's more info out there but this is what I know.

[@johncook9983]

Wow, haven’t seen your bass player deep dive material for a while and looking forward to it! 🍻

[@WhichBass]

Thanks John! It's been far too long, time to change that! See you tomorrow!

[@fenderjazz6213]

Nice to see your still at it Alfie..🙌

[@WhichBass]

Mr Fender J! Good to see you about sir. Always a pleasure, thanks for watching 😁

[@fewsabler]

great rig rundown!!! you should make a video for al cisneros tones on sleep's holy mountain and om

[@iainholmes2735]

Really interesting vid. Cheers

[@Conor.Somers1]

Do some more rig videos! Chris Wolstenholme would be awesome, or I seen someone else asking for Steve DiGiorgio as well, I second that 👌

[@Bigscott4130]

Great vid once again Alfie. Always love your presentations. Of course I've gotta put dUg Pinnicks name in the hat for a rig rundown, I know it'll be a chore (especially, the early stuff) but I have faith in ya. Keep up the good work amigo.

[@WhichBass]

Thanks BigScott! Good to you see in the comments. I'll see what I can do for dug! I'm up for a challenge!

[@stb2017]

The king has returned

[@WhichBass]

You flatter me STB thanks dude, good to have you in the comments!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Always appreciate your in depth research homie! I gotta say tho, missed opportunity to release this video on April 14th the same day as their first release lol looking forward to the next video!

[@WhichBass]

Oh no way! I think only a super fan such as yourself would notice! Maybe next time 😁

[@bassimprovjams3772]

@@WhichBass lmao you’ll catch it on the next one lol

[@danadane2501]

First off I appreciate this video. Always was super interested in Steve Harris and his BASS journey. When I listen to his basslines, he reminds me of classical guitarist. His uber busy basslines in particular (which I'm aware most all of his basslines are essentially lead basslines which) that with his signature Precision Bass, SPB-4 pickups and ultra heavy (low tension) flatwounds makes Steve Harris standout amongst every Heavy Metal and even Rock Bassist. He's actually part of the reason I play a p bass with flats exclusively. There's no way any bassist can't respect Steve Harris, whether it's your style or not.

[@WhichBass]

Glad you enjoyed the video Dan. Well said, Steve approaches metal with an absolutely unique methodology and makes him one of the best bassists in the biz.

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@WhichBass]

Thank you Amin, have yourself a lovely weekend too!

[@ImYourOverlord]

Bomber is one of my top bass heroes, along with Entwistle, JPJ, Squire, and Geddy Lee 😁

[@boocemaster5746]

ALFIE LETS GOOOO WELCOME BACK KING

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Booce! Sorry to keep you waiting🙏

[@BigCleverName]

Wow! I'm a guitar player but Steve made me wanna play bass, can you do Frank Bello too?

[@MMGC11]

I couldn’t really find pictures of Steve playing a rickenbacker or a thunderbird. I did however found a picture of him holding a Yamaha BB1100 for a magazine. You probably already found this one but I thought I might share it. I assume that they were used for rehearsals or just for personal use, and there might not be any pictures of them.

[@WhichBass]

Thanks MMGC, I have indeed found the BB1100 and got a story behind it. Coming soon 😅.

[@LOTR22090able]

Welcome back!

[@WhichBass]

Thanks LOTR! Good to see you back in the comments! Hope you're keeping well!

[@SUKOCONANUNG]

"Mr. Stephen Percy Harris..The Best Of Bass Player... He's a Great Musician.. I Like.. My Favourite Bass Player!!" 🎸🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏😎😎😎

[@anthonythemetalman7809]

Dude this is so cool man. Steve is one of my biggest influences on the bass. Could you do a bass rig video of Benjamin Orr from the Cars. I think he’s an incredibly talented bassist.

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Anthony, I'm glad you're enjoying the series so far! I know nothing about Benjamin, let me see what I can do! 😁

[@anthonythemetalman7809]

@@WhichBass Awesome dude. Thank you.

[@jonahsmyth5543]

I LOVE YOU WHICH BASS. LOVE THE PLAYERS BASS RIG. FIRST WORLD LEGEND❤❤

[@ZacLivingston-zj7np]

Great video! Also, I spy a Lākland next to you… ❤🙏🏽

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

Photo 12:12 has Adrian Smith in the band so around 1980

[@WhichBass]

True! But Stratton left late 1980!

[@jackko21]

Any chance you will make a video about paulo jr of sepultra like the gear he used on the roots album or the chaos a.d album

[@tna1130]

Any thoughts on doing Doug Wimbish of Living Colour?

[@Thebluezman]

As someone who has very recently picked up a bass for the first time and a fan of Iron Maiden I'll look forward to this one.

[@WhichBass]

Brilliant! Let me know if you enjoyed it won't you Bluez!

[@seethroughhead505]

You are to be heartily congratulated for your meticulous research and well presented video, which requires just one small correction - I think I'm right in saying that Steve's sisters were all older than him.

[@xaulguevara1897]

Can you do one for entwistle. Please

[@oaklandish-metalboy1194]

Troy Sanders of Mastodon!

[@WhichBass]

Great suggestion Oklandish, I'll put it on your list!

[@ImYourOverlord]

I highly recommend that everyone who enjoys the content from this cool and entertaining young man subscribe to his channel!

[@victorbauguess8237]

Can you go over john myung's bass rig?

[@njunju]

Great! Thank you!!!

[@WhichBass]

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it Njunju!

[@krms2504]

Nice to see you again mate, can you do Paul Gray from Slipknot next?

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Krms! Would you enjoy Paul Gray? I feel like everyone knows his gear. Perhaps not! I'll see what I can do.

[@krms2504]

@@WhichBass certainly, He the reason i Play Bass today. Would BE nice to See Just some Overall Things that He used . You could also do it for the current Slipknot bassist v man and do a Double Episode 😉

[@markbass354]

Alfie good video I was born in 1956 too I'm getting old damm

[@WhichBass]

Hey Mark! Good to see you. Ah that sounds like a vintage year. Embrace it with the best! 😎

[@markbass354]

AMEN BRO @@WhichBass

[@lucyfuir6386]

Alfie you ole dog you. So happy you're back. Greetings and salutations.

[@WhichBass]

Thank you Lucy! Good to see you! It's been a while, warm salutations to you 😁

[@teddyplayerone4099]

Can you do Ben green from Godflesh

[@remcohoman1011]

please uncover Steve Harris'influence bassplayer Rinus Gerritsen of Golden Earring.. we was asked by Jimi Hendrix personally to join his band, but he declined.

[@kuntmeister23]

Alfie! You’re alive!

[@WhichBass]

I am! Real life has been on my back for best part of a year. I'll tell you what though, there's lots to come!

[@analogkid4557]

Been 5 months. What's the hold up?

[@mydudezfrightening2988]

Can you do Adam yauch rig next

[@Cruiseangel72]

Please people watching all of these videos please subscribe i have learned so much about my hero bass players that i have learned to play bass from. I've been playing for 34 years and this channel is the best to get real information from. So please subscribe and lets support the channel.

[@skantecrime69]

Do Tom Araya next pls!

[@MrMystery666]

Fuck me it’s good to see ya back.

[@WhichBass]

Sorry for disappearing MrMystery. Real life has other plans but I'll make it up to you!

[@MrMystery666]

@@WhichBass don’t be apologising totally no need. Just glad you’re back.

[@keith1r]

Need to do one on JPJ, Entwistle, John Deacon, Gene Simmons

[@oaklandish-metalboy1194]

Matt Freeman!

[@WhichBass]

Another great suggestion. Bring it on Oaklandish!

[@mikesorbassguitar]

Rest in Peace Paul Di’Anno.

[@STONEDBASSPLAYER6]

Could you do a video on simon gallup from the cure love your vids bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@oaklandish-metalboy1194]

MegadetH: James Lomenzo Anthrax: Dan Lilker and Frank Bello

[@WhichBass]

Brilliant suggestions. I haven't done James but have you seen my David Ellefson series? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoTdlJWlhdWMfaM

[@oaklandish-metalboy1194]

@@WhichBass yes.

[@oaklandish-metalboy1194]

Michael Anthony

[@WhichBass]

Great suggestion thank you!

[@MrGul]

Is it just me, or is the audio level very low?

[@WhichBass]

Hey Gul! I hope not. I thought it was too loud if anything. There are subtitles available if you can't hear the video.

[@lucyfuir6386]

I thought so too

[@MrGul]

@@WhichBass I was watching it after a few other videos in my subscriptions feed, and I had to crank the volume to 30 up from 10 at the previous video.

[@pablofichaje]

3:45 please don’t use ia generated images

[@WhichBass]

Are you available to draw? 😂

[@pablofichaje]

@@WhichBass I am not, but many people is, if you post it on instagram I'm sure someone will come out to help you with that

[@lucyfuir6386]

New do

[@WhichBass]

Older your get, shorter the hair gets 👱‍♂️

[@lucyfuir6386]

@@WhichBass true true

[@lucyfuir6386]

@@WhichBass very professional tho. Mum must be happy lol.

[@WhichBass]

I think you're quite right Lucy 😂

[@leftpastsaturn67]

That wasn't a Telecaster bass, it was a Precision.

[@WhichBass]

It may be worth having a look a Gimages, they are defo called Shaftesbury Telecasters 😉

[@leftpastsaturn67]

@@WhichBass Shaftesbury branded it the '66, it's just been called the Telecaster bass by everyone else. They knew Fender would sue if they used 'that' name.

[@garysanders3193]

Well I can honestly say that I am not part of that 85%.

[@WhichBass]

Better subscribe then!

[@garysanders3193]

@@WhichBass I am saying that I have already.

[@gersonalves6041]

whos says that the precision bass is a 76? this is wrong....