Billy Sheehan Bass Solo

LIONFURY · #1 04-26-2011, 09:12 PM

Has anyone seen this? This guy is insane! I like the chords in this solo, they add to it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30YT0cG2EkE

salcott · #2 04-26-2011, 09:15 PM

LIONFURY · #3 04-26-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by salcott

spoo

Ok?

Roundwound · #4 04-26-2011, 09:34 PM

LIONFURY · #5 04-26-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Roundwound

wow

I didn't know that was possible with a bass...

Tumeni Notes · #6 04-27-2011, 06:14 AM

I would like to check out his new Attitude 3 bass, but I am having trouble finding a dealer that carrier the bass. The closest I could find was the Attitude 1 and 2. Is the bass for sale yet?

Alvaro Martín Gómez A. · #7 04-27-2011, 06:34 AM

Not that I consider Mr. Sheehan the best bassist in the world (I don't think that can be determined), but from a strict technical standpoint, I've always thought that he's not from this planet. Simply mind-blowing.

lijazz · #8 04-27-2011, 07:09 AM

Showmanship aside, I must say I was bored after 30 seconds. I was never a huge fan of his style/tone and don't really find it melodically appealing. Actually, I think he sounded best while playing Geddy's Wal during the Rush sound check on the Presto Tour (wish there was video of that). All this aside, I do respect the man for what he can do... just not my type of thing.

Tumeni Notes · #9 04-27-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lijazz

Showmanship aside, I must say I was bored after 30 seconds. I was never a huge fan of his style/tone and don't really find it melodically appealing. Actually, I think he sounded best while playing Geddy's Wal during the Rush sound check on the Presto Tour (wish there was video of that). All this aside, I do respect the man for what he can do... just not my type of thing.

It is not the video, but I did a quick search on You Tube:

YouTube - Rush soundcheck Jam with Billy Sheehan 4/5/90

And part 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KwpF...eature=related

PolkaHero · #10 04-27-2011, 09:14 PM

Saw him during the BX3 tour with Stu Hamm and Jeff Berlin a couple of years ago and I have the same impression now as then: his tone is always muddy, maybe that has to do with the humbucking pickup near the fingerboard? All I know is that Stu Hamm's tone was clear as a bell while playing a similar style with the tapping and all. You could also hear every note that Jeff Berlin played, probably because he favors the bridge pickup and plucks near the bridge. I won't deny the man has serious chops though!

perfektspace6 · #11 04-27-2011, 09:55 PM

I like some sections of the solo but the super fast runs get old and repetitive. His tone has gotten too muddy.

ShredderMaximus · #12 04-27-2011, 11:40 PM

I love watching him, but I'd never listen to him on my ipod. He has some decent tutorial videos that are definitely worth a watch!

Argali · #13 04-28-2011, 02:19 PM

Seriously I can't stand listening when he solos...it's pure, pure wankery. Awful tone.

**line6man** · #14 04-28-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Argali

Seriously I can't stand listening when he solos...it's pure, pure wankery. Awful tone.

I'm normally a HUGE fan, however, I have to agree in this instance. This solo is not one of his best. It's a bit wanky, and his tone is off.

tangentmusic · #15 04-28-2011, 02:29 PM

I was watching "That Metal Show" on VH1 last week. They had Duff McKagan & Glenn Hughes as guests.
Billy Sheehan was the "guest musician" that sat up in the audience to play some stuff on their way in and out of commerical breaks. He was doing some really cool riffing.
15-20 seconds at a time is tolerable.

bassplayerbob · #16 04-28-2011, 02:33 PM

I am a huge billy fan, even have an attitude ltdII, but I like what he does in a song context. Never really a fan ofbass soloing unless a drummer is involved. His distorted tone sits great in the recorded mixes.

Herbie 80's · #17 04-28-2011, 02:34 PM

So he's got good technical ability, and knows his fretboard. Doesn't mean he's a great soloist (which is proven, IMO, by this video).

electracoyote · #18 04-28-2011, 02:42 PM

I agree, there are better Sheehan solos to be seen and heard. But a mediocre Sheehan solo is still pretty damn impressive.

And you know the old saying that ugly can be fixed, but stupid is forever. Well, if the ugly tone is your only complaint, that can be fixed. He's still one of the smartest and best soloists on the planet.

Any bassist who can keep up with the likes of Paul Gilbert and mirror him lick for lick has something special going on.

And I think it goes without saying that you'd have to like bass solos to begin with to appreciate this. Saying you hate bass solos so this sucks is hardly a revelation.

**BLDavis** · #19 04-28-2011, 03:01 PM

Dude just played more notes in 6 minutes than I play in 6 months...............

cchorney · #20 04-28-2011, 03:09 PM

Hard to get my head around the hate on this guy. I don't particularly like his style (too much emphasis of speed and cool trickery and not enough on melody) but I can't fault him for his talent, of which he has plenty! I saw 2 tuning changes mid solo, bass "sweeps", very fast yet precise finger playing, tapping (and more tapping), 2 handed tapping and arpeggiating (just made that word up, too!).

Credit where it's due - he's very skilled.