r&b

  1. G

    Please Help Identify This Tone

    Hey Everyone! I listened to this video and I'm in LOVE with this tone. Can anyone please help me identify how I can get as close to this as possible?? I'll add the youtube link below:
  2. mrjim123

    Need Blues and R&B Song Ideas - With 3 Part Female Vocals

    I'm in a band that plays mostly classic rock, with some blues and R&B. Our line up is 3 female vocalists, 2 guitars, bass and drums. We are looking to add more blues & R&B to our repertoire; specifically, songs that would lend themselves to 3 female vocalists (even if 2 of those parts are...
  3. phnord

    Other Classic Motown / Stax / etc. bassists to throw on this list?

    I'm trying to put a list of players together to dig into further, from that era of greasy bass-groove-driven r&b / soul / funk tunes exemplified by Motown & Stax Currently I've got: James Jamerson Carole Kaye Duck Dunn Wilton Felder Willie Weeks David Hood Scott Edwards Louis Satterfield...
    • phnord
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    • bassists funk motown r&b soul stax
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Bassists [BG]
  4. Reese T Morin

    Looking to enter the gospel bass world..

    Hello, if this is more suited for a specific talkbass "club" or any other topic then please point me in that correct direction. I am a bassist based out of San Diego and I absolutely love all styles of music and just love to play. One thing that is constantly on my mind is gospel music after...
  5. B

    Is it the Amp, the eq, the room, or do I lack technique?

    Hi everyone! Hope y’all doing great! I’m a bit confused right now. I’ve been practicing bass for around 5 months now. I got myself a Squier PJ and a LaneyRB2, 30W. I really dig the bass tone of R&B, but more than that, I really love the bass tone of Silk Sonic, sometimes the tone of the style...
  6. N

    New Bass Guitar Reccomendation?

    Hey guys! I’m currently looking to upgrade and buy a new bass. I current own and play a Squire Jazz Bass V. I’ve been looking at a couple of basses like the Marcus Miller Sire V7, Ibanez SR605E, and also used Fender Jazz basses. Has anyone had any experiences with these models? I really like the...
    • Nelson0720
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    • 5 string bass bass new bass pop r&b recomendation worship
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  7. The Owl

    Help Me Identify A Mystery Song

    Here's a quick groove thang I did earlier this week. I used the BIAS plug-in with the Dumble preset on guitar, and a Fender Tweed preset with 12" bass speakers on the bass track. The music is from some instrumental 45 I heard as a kid of 11 years, but for the life of me have no recollection...
    • The Owl
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    • 1960's funk groove instrumental mystery song psychedelic r&b
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  8. pdbass

    Pass The Mic Vol. 1

    Just discovered this great little series where they bring in R&B singers of yesteryear to sing along with their old hits. This was the first one they did, and as a treat we get Verdine White, Robert "Kool" Bell, and Marcus Miller all playing live bass along with their old hits!
    • pdbass
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    • ewf funk bass kool and the gang luther vandross marcus miller r&b soul verdine white
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Bassists [BG]
  9. Peter Wagstaff

    Soundslice Transcriptions

    I've been finding time to transcribe the basslines for a lot of my favorite songs that don't seem to have readily available tabs or notation online. I'm fairly new at reading and writing notation, so it has been a great learning experience. It can be frustrating to know exactly how to play...
  10. sonojono

    A very subjective post about the best pickups

    Hi, I recently bought an Ibanez SR655 and I’m looking for the right pickups for my play style of this kind of genre: The Nordstrand pickups are quite aggressive sounding on the bass and I understand that EQ’ng from the amp goes a long way to get the sound that I want but even when I do...
  11. Z

    What you recommend for R&B, Gospel, Soul?

    ?? Give me your top pick, 5 or 4 or both, for R&B & related and signal chain if you have prefs
  12. juggahnaught

    Am I Cool or What?

    When I was a kid, I was fortunate to own the cassette tape of this album. It's amazing and I listened to it so much. All of the music is great, but it's got great basslines, also! This song in particular is an amazing composition (listen to the vibraphone cadence with the repeating fours over a...
  13. Minawasay

    MarkBass CMD 121P or Gallien-Krueger 800RB?

    So, I’m primarily a guitarist but I’ve been itching to further explore the bass. I currently have a Fender Precision Bass Plus (I’ll probably change the pickups), and I’m on the prowl for a portable bass amp. The style I’m mainly going for is in the realm of neo-soul/R&B and some of my favourite...
  14. C

    Where to play in San Antonio

    Gonna be spending a lot of time in San Antonio soon. Where are all the good jams at? Want to start playing gigs while I'm down there if I can
  15. Lakland 55-02 Deluxe
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    For sale Lakland 55-02 Deluxe

    I have a beautiful Lakland 55-02 Deluxe in Cherry Sunburst and am looking to trade for a Fender American Elite Jazz Bass V. The bass looks, feels, and sounds amazing, Im just more of a J bass guy. If you have one, let’s talk about it! There are 2 small superficial scratches in the paint as you...
    $1,100.00
  16. KevKevBass

    SOLD Lakland 55-02 Deluxe

    I have a beautiful Lakland 55-02 Deluxe in Cherry Sunburst and am looking to trade for a Fender American Elite Jazz Bass V. The bass looks, feels, and sounds amazing, Im just more of a J bass guy. If you have one, let’s talk about it! There are 2 small superficial scratches in the paint as you...
  17. R&B Fake Book
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    For sale R&B Fake Book

    Chord charts for 375 R&B somgs! Over 400 pages of solid gold! Shipping CONUS is included in the price. If you've ever used a fake book you know how great these are. Thanks for looking.
    $15.00
  18. Docbass1218

    SOLD R&B Fake Book

    Chord charts for 375 R&B somgs! Over 400 pages of solid gold! Shipping CONUS is included in the price. If you've ever used a fake book you know how great these are. Thanks for looking.
  19. LowEnd Jazz Bass LEJ 5/21 Matte Black
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    For sale LowEnd Jazz Bass LEJ 5/21 Matte Black

    I'm selling my brand new LowEnd Jazz Bass LEJ 5/21. This matte black beauty has an alder body matched with a super strong maple/walnut 5 piece neck. It's loaded with Nordstrand Big Singles and a 3 band Bartolini 4.6 AP Preamp. This bass has MONSTER EARTH SHAKING tone and is guaranteed to cut...
    $2,500.00
  20. C

    SOLD LowEnd Jazz Bass LEJ 5/21 Matte Black

    I'm selling my brand new LowEnd Jazz Bass LEJ 5/21. This matte black beauty has an alder body matched with a super strong maple/walnut 5 piece neck. It's loaded with Nordstrand Big Singles and a 3 band Bartolini 4.6 AP Preamp. This bass has MONSTER EARTH SHAKING tone and is guaranteed to cut...
  21. tjontheroad

    Southern New Jersey '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and newer R&B and Classic Covers

    Currently have two guitars, keys, drums, and then you. Gigs 2-3 times per month in local South Jersey country clubs, shore and bar scene. All seasoned players ages 30's to 50's with vocal abilities. No drama. Free comfortable practice space in Burlington County. Contact me TJ via PM or...
  22. T

    FREE LISTENING ! HOME (Alterego Vibe 's last EP ; Acid Jazz , R&B , Soul etc.)

    Hello Folks! :) Is now online HOME, last Alterego Vibe's EP (Italian-English band, based in London-UK: I'm resident bass player, music & lyrics author, arranger and visual art director). You can listen the whole EP for free on the band's official web site: Invalid Link Removed I'd like to...
  23. Quinn Roberts

    Favorite Standards (Doesn't have to be Jazz!)

    How's everyone doing today? I was just playing through one of my all-time favorite songs, "Afro Blue", and got to wondering what were some favorite standard songs that my fellow TB members enjoy. No genres discouraged, if you consider it a "standard" in any way, shape, or form, then let me hear...
  24. Richland123

    R&B singer-songwriter Denise LaSalle R.I.P.

    R&B singer-songwriter Denise LaSalle R.I.P. Singer and songwriter Denise LaSalle, whose hit “Trapped by a Thing Called Love” topped the R&B charts in 1971, has died. She was 78. Musician and producer Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell, a close family friend of LaSalle’s, said Tuesday that the singer died...
  25. brlottermann

    The Holy Grail of Soul&Funk Records

    This may be a slightly controversial post, so I'm going to preface this by saying I do *not* endorse the piracy of copyrighted music. A few years ago, I found this amazing website called Funk My Soul - A collection of Soul Funk R'n'B Albums with hundreds of great soul/R&B/funk albums from the...
  26. Badwater

    Devon Gilfillian. Ever heard of him?

    I just found a few new recordings of Devon Gilfillian. This guy is the whole package, he plays guitar and writes songs. And, he can sing and play many styles of music. If you haven't heard of him. It's likely you will some day. Here's the full recording session at Autiotree. What do you...
  27. pklima

    Huge classic hits, but rarely or never covered

    Has anybody here covered Shai's "If I Ever Fall In Love"? It was huge back then, but seems to be almost forgotten today, plus the vocal harmonies would make it difficult to cover. The early 90s had quite a bit of stuff like this.
  28. richntiff

    I know it's been asked before - gimme a list for funk, R&B, Motown

    I know I've seen threads on this subject - a lot of them- but I'm having a hard time finding them. So, I apologetically ask for a little guidance from my bass brethren. I'm mainly a rock and country player. Lately, I've been feeling pretty stagnant, and want to expand my knowledge. I hear...
  29. S

    The R&B Bass Masters: The Way They Play by Ed Friedland- thanks Ed for the help! All tunes listed pl

    Hey there, Picked up the R&B Masters book by Ed Friedland while on holidays. Enjoyed it as a read even without my bass on me!! I’ve learned more about some favourite players as well as a few I didn’t know anything about. Here’s where I need some/quite a lot of help- I'm attempting to put a...
  30. V

    Modern Amp - 70s Soul/R&B Sound

    I've recently transitioned from punk into the buttery goodness of Yacht Rock, and am really loving the bass sounds on those records. Bands like Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers etc. In researching how to get a sound similar to that, I've seen a lot of posts about basses, flatwound strings and all...
  31. L

    Jerry Jemmot - Essential listening

    Hi, Jerry Jemmot seems to be one of the grooviest people ever, but not sure what songs he's played on as looks like he's been al over the place. Does anyone have any recommended listening I can check out? Thanks!
  32. Richland123

    Leon Ware, R&B Songwriter, R.I.P.

    Leon Ware, R&B Songwriter, R.I.P. Leon Ware, the songwriter behind hits for R&B titans including Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, the Isley Brothers and Quincy Jones died on Thursday at the age of 77. Though the cause of death has yet to be revealed, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the...
  33. 93 Warwick Fortress R&B
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    For trade 93 Warwick Fortress R&B

    I have a super cool Warwick Fortress R&B bass up for trade. Very rare version of the fortress, done in the first year of production. I dig it a lot due to the slim neck and 1.5 nut, and the killer seymour duncan passive pickups. Those were standard on this bass. I'm only moving it because I'm...
  34. darkcaptain29

    TRADED 93 Warwick Fortress R&B

    I have a super cool Warwick Fortress R&B bass up for trade. Very rare version of the fortress, done in the first year of production. I dig it a lot due to the slim neck and 1.5 nut, and the killer seymour duncan passive pickups. Those were standard on this bass. I'm only moving it because I'm...
  35. 93 Warwick Fortress R&B (German)
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    For trade 93 Warwick Fortress R&B (German)

    This is a 1993 Warwick Fortress R&B model. Made in Germany. Serial # ending in 0438. Wenge neck, Wenge Fretboard. Brass frets with the exception of the 1st fret. It has been replaced with a Stainless Steel fret. (By previous owner) Brass Nut. I can't tell if the body is Ash or Maple. I've read...
  36. bmac314

    TRADED 93 Warwick Fortress R&B (German)

    This is a 1993 Warwick Fortress R&B model. Made in Germany. Serial # ending in 0438. Wenge neck, Wenge Fretboard. Brass frets with the exception of the 1st fret. It has been replaced with a Stainless Steel fret. (By previous owner) Brass Nut. I can't tell if the body is Ash or Maple. I've read...
  37. bassestkkm

    Jazz/ R&B Covers

    Okay, so I've got this new fascination with a couple groups I just discovered recently. Postmodern Jukebox and Flash Mob Jazz. Both groups are similar, cover bands doing stellar interpretations in different time periods for the songs. One is based in the US and I believe the other is somewhere...
  38. Carlo CN

    R&B Bass Master - Chuck Rainey

    Everyday a Bass riff in 30 seconds, subscribe to my channel Carlo Chirio
  39. Matthew Fisher

    90 day Motown challenge

    I don't care how you do it, but I challenge you to listen to all 14 volumes of The Complete Motown Singles within the next 90 days. All told, there are 1,849 tracks, spanning 82 hours. We can do this! Let's talk about it as we go. I've created a Spotify playlist for this challenge at the...
  40. neepheid

    The Inevitable Teaspoons - Rearranging Deckchairs

    First of all, sorry if this isn't the right place to post this. This is the first time as a bass player I've written and recorded a song (for fun, see if you can guess which one out of the five I wrote ;) ), so it's a pretty big deal for me. I'd love to hear some comments/feedback/critique...
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