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Favorite bass youtuber?

Some YouTubers could benefit from toning down the "bass face" a bit as it can be a bit distracting. It's anathema to my totally expressionless and emotionless playing style. Also, fewer knees please, I'm British - knees should only be visible on the beach, playing sports or during a BBQ. On stage or similar only if it's a musical about a tennis player going to a beach BBQ.
 
I've got a little YouTube channel that I started as a personal challenge. The premise of it is I pick up my bass and play the very first thing that comes out of me, every day, no matter where I am; work, out hunting, but most of the time at home in my living room. Usually through a Boss Dual Cube desktop amp, completely clean and flat EQ and always on basses I've built. I will often post more throughout the day but the point is to always post that first one. I think of it as an exercise in creativity and vulnerability.

I just pick up the bass, lean my phone against my coffee cup or the amp, hit the red button and go... then post it. I don't even let myself listen to it first. I call it My Morning Improv and most of you probably won't like it at all but maybe a couple of you might. I play kinda weird and it's not for everyone.

 
Cant say Im overly impressd by anyone on YT really, way too much clever stuff.. I mean its just bass right?. The old adage, 'theres no money above the fifth' still rings true. Be really nice to see someone just play a straight tight groove using open strings and keeping it all down the money end.