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Title says it all. Wondering if anyone knows of a box set (or playlist) that contains all, or most, of James Jamerson’s studio work?
-Transparent Red -maple neck -all original hardware, electronics, though no bridge cover -some wear and dings, but nothing out of step with the...
Hi. This is a very sweet bass that I just don't really play much since I've focused on guitar. I'll get right to it: -Transparent Red -maple...
[MEDIA] Part IV: Bass Guitar @ 9:06
I play guitar and bass, so in certain songs I am drawn to one or the other in the mix. In Stax stuff, I always hear Cropper—not Dunn (sacrilege, I...
I've got these LaBella Jamersons that I've finally managed to setup nicely at low-medium action on my P-Bass. My plucking fingers LOVE them; they...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 3 sets of strings, 2 with frayed silks, all broken in and cut for a P-Bass, all include shipping CONUS. TI Jazz flats,...
I recently returned to bass playing after a long hiatus (15+ years), and I’m just now learning that this Motown player named James Jamerson is...
This past weekend, I became obsessed with mastering Midnight Train to Georgia. In the process, I swapped a set of TI jazzers for a set of Jamerson...
About a month ago, I put a set of La Bella Original 1954 flats on my p bass. I loved the tone but I ended up having nonstop intonation issues,...
Here's David Ruffin's "World of Darkness". Jamerson is on fire! It's really crazy to do the hook with all those quick string crossings! Enjoy!...
Pair of used, Fender-cut strings: La Bella 760M “Jamerson” flatwounds (blue silks) played approximatey 10-12 hours and some silk fraying from a...
So I’ve done a lot of messing around with foam mutes stuffed under the strings on my Precision. While listening to A LOT of Jamo tracks, I got to...
Hi all, Just to let you know I have just uploaded a new transcription, video and brief analysis of Jamerson’s playing on the 1968 classic...
Hi all, Just finished a transcription, cover and quick analysis of the 1968 classic ‘Reflections’ by Diana Ross and The Supremes. The great James...
A great, dynamic tune from the 70's was "Can't Get Next to You" by the Temptations: Here's Jamerson's isolated track. Sounds competent, not...
This is kind of interesting: Watch an Animated Visualization of the Bass Line for the Motown Classic, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" | Open Culture
If you have to ask who are the Funk Brothers, you're not alone: Google it for the full history. Here's a great song that can apply to the Memoral...
this set is brand new and unopened - sealed in an air tight plastic seal. i was given this set by a guitar tech on the road over a year ago and...
Howdy! This track, "Joy (Takes Over Me)" from Stevie's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" album has always been one of my favorite Jamerson tracks. Here...
Pretty cool video I found thought I would share [MEDIA]
Hey guys, Here's my transcription based on James Jamerson isolated bass track for the Motown classic by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell "Ain't No...
[MEDIA] I guess I never saw heard a live performance of James, let alone a filmed one. James playing is beautiful and its not a copy of what is...
Man, I would love to have one of these for the home studio. It's supposed to be an exact recreation of the preamp Jamerson and the other Funk...
From the GoFundMe page: "The purpose of this is to raise money for a burial Headstone for James Lee Jamerson, Sr. All donations will go towards...
Hi all, I have just finished my full transcription for the Marvin Gaye track 'At Last (I Found A Love). Full transcription and analysis of the...
Hi all, It's been a while but I have finished another analysis of Jamerson's playing. This time I have looked at his bass break from Marvin...
I know I should learn them all but what are a good 3-5 songs that I should def get under my belt.
Hey all, I was reading an article in Bass Player magazine about the 100 best bassists. Not surprisingly, James Jamerson got #1. My question is......
I found this article extremely interesting! Rick Suchow - NYC Bassist / Writer - Bass
Ah the pbass, what a beauty. I have a Fender Highway 1 Precision bass that I really love and I can't see myself selling for a very long time if...
I encountered this snippet of a (staged?) studio-outtake with The Supremes. We clearly see the 5-tuner headstock in the opening seconds. That...
Received a brand new copy (with the 2 CDs intact) via Abe Books $15 (shipped)... Just sayin'
I just ordered a set for my 28.6" scale ESP B5-JR. I can't find any info on these...anyone have experience with them?
Let me preface this by swearing my undying reverence for Mr. Jamerson. But is it my imagination that the intonation on his bass sounds noticeably...
Thanks to this thread, I found this listing by an auction house: James Jamerson Owned and Played 1961 Fender Precision Bass... And I thought...
The string skipping during the verses ain't easy. [MEDIA]
I always play with flats and fingers, cause I love James Jamerson sounds. But recently I'm trying something new, I'm trying to learn slapping. My...
We well know that James Jamerson made major contributions in the world of bass; music as a whole. Let's share a few thoughts on what inspired the...
Pretty much a "must have" for most bassists! As if the book itself with wonderful Jamerson history, info and photos is not enough, included are 2...
