Scott’s Bass Collection

[jfh2424]

When people reach that level of playing skill, the kind of bass that is being played is generally not that important to the player. Sure, guys will feel more comfortable on a certain bass or a certain type of bass. But it's not like they can't do what they do on other basses.

Plus, all his stuff is taped, so the tone can be tweeked until it reaches a point that he likes...he can use pretty much anything and make it sound pretty much any way that he wants.

Fundamentally, this man is an entrepreneur, as someone mentioned. And a good one. I admire that.

 

[JakobT]

I heard the fender neck was warped so he put the Moollon neck on his Fender.
Not sure why he would do that to the Moollon considering how nice they are.

He never seems sticks to a bass for very long and also has a tendency to change amps every few years as well.

No, the reason for the change was that the Custom Shop Fender had a really thick «baseball bat»-type neck, which didn’t suit the project he was working on at the time. The Fender neck went onto the Moollon body, as you can see in the video.

As for amps, I believe he’s been using Vanderkley amps and cabs for at least the last four years or so.

 

[frankie5string]

As far as I know Overwater still makes and sells the Scott Divine signature bass.
I got to play one a long time ago. The one I tried was strung B-G, it was a great playing bass.
He doesn't seem to talk about it much anymore. Before SBL, when he really was a gigging bass player it was his main instrument.

Does he not still use Vanderkley Amps, mainly for his own personal use?

 

[Yonni]

As for amps, I believe he’s been using Vanderkley amps and cabs for at least the last four years or so.

Yes, before that it was Mark Bass and/or Aguilar IIRC.

 

[Treebeard]

I watched some of his video's and enjoyed them, but his video about the Fodera where he dropped the "G.D." bomb a few time turned me off. So I do not watch his video's anymore. You guys enjoy, I watch others now.

Same here for that reason.

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

I don’t understand collecting. To each their own. I had a sweet collection once and I unloaded it. Now I have a jam room.

 

[bongostealth]

That 4-string Smith looks like it's a BLAST to play!

 

[40Hz]

Like I cringe when people use "literally" instead of "actually" ... ;-)

English, particularly the common variant spoken in the United States, is a living language. So word definitions and grammatical forms can and do evolve over time. Something that even a casual browsing of the O.E.D. can confirm. You can be a language prig and insist on academic usage. But it accomplishes little beyond causing eyes to roll and people to stop listening to you. I reserve the use of formal language for situations where it’s appropriate rather than in casual conversations. I’m far more concerned with the frequency which logical fallacies enter into our discourse.

 

[frankie5string]

English, particularly the common variant spoken in the United States, is a living language. So word definitions and grammatical forms can and do evolve over time. Something that even a casual browsing of the O.E.D. can confirm. You can be a language prig and insist on academic usage. But it accomplishes little beyond causing eyes to roll and people to stop listening to you. I reserve the use of formal language for situations where it’s appropriate rather than in casual conversations. I’m far more concerned with the frequency which logical fallacies enter into our discourse.

I just love it when people have no sense of humour.

It's still hyperbolic.

 

[Rib 13]

Theres only two of those I like............. but I really really like those two! The others I dont care for but I wouldnt kick any of them out of bed..................

 

[Frank77]

I've really enjoyed Scott's videos, but does it seem to anybody else like he's getting increasingly hyper in his delivery lately? It almost seems like somebody told him he needed to bounce off the walls more often and raise his speaking voice by an octave to get/hold people's attention. He seemed more low-key in the past.

Yes. I find myself losing interest in great part because of this. That and the multiple daily e-mails about giveaways and stuff have gotten annoying (I was a subscriber to his website for a while, but I'm not renewing this year).

 

[Paulabass]

That natural Furlinetto gets me going.

 

[40Hz]

I just love it when people have no sense of humour.

It's still hyperbolic.

Happy you love it.

Hyperbole and humorous intent often doesn’t carry through the narrow bandwidth of text based discussions.

By the same token I was simply stating my opinion on language and usage. No offense or sarcasm was intended. Apologies if you chose to take it personally.

 

[Rib 13]

I've really enjoyed Scott's videos, but does it seem to anybody else like he's getting increasingly hyper in his delivery lately? It almost seems like somebody told him he needed to bounce off the walls more often and raise his speaking voice by an octave to get/hold people's attention. He seemed more low-key in the past.

He understands that he is not just a bass player anymore, but an entertainer...He is a YouTuber and, just like Davie504 (whos practically a meme), he's out to hit as much audience as possible, even non players that happen by. I get it -- its part of the game and he is playing it. I give him and D504 all the credit in the world for making those adjustments

My guess is that he has moved towards so many P-Basses because new or intermediate players can relate to basic four string P-bass. I think you see everything in his videos is done with an eye towards recruiting more students.

brilliant observation

 

[Koshchei]

Didn't see those videos....I literally.cringe when people say that

Like I cringe when people get sanctimonious about personal beliefs.

I enjoy some of Scott's videos, but get put off when he dials up the smarminess. He's a very competent bassist, but when every other ad on youTube is Scott giving something away if you'll sit through a 20 minute video reminds me a bit of the high pressure tactics employed by Timeshare salesmen.

 

[nonohmic]

Same here for that reason.

WHAT IS THE "G.D." BOMB?

 

[frankie5string]

My guess is that he has moved towards so many P-Basses because new or intermediate players can relate to basic four string P-bass. I think you see everything in his videos is done with an eye towards recruiting more students.

You mean recruiting more baby-boomers and forum dwellers that argue "all you need is a P-Bass?" yet keep trying to play random scalar notes through chord changes and don't understand what's wrong? ;-)

I think his membership isn't very young. I don't remember exactly, but I seem to recall a poll in his forums a long time ago revealed most of the membership was 40-60.

Fender Play is surviving because it comes with every Fender guitar and bass. They have a lot of tweens and teens on the system and the teaching is geared to that age range. My friends' kids love it.

SBL seems to be surviving due to all the Freedom 55'ers looking for something to do. At least the teaching is good.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

You mean recruiting more baby-boomers and forum dwellers that argue "all you need is a P-Bass?" yet can barely play through chord changes? ;-)

I think his membership isn't very young. I don't remember exactly, but I seem to recall a poll in his forums a long time ago revealed most of the membership was 40-60.

Fender Play is surviving because it comes with every Fender guitar and bass. SBL seems to be thriving due to all the Freedom 55'ers looking for something to do.

I can relate since I am part of that demographic.

 

[Rib 13]

You mean recruiting more baby-boomers and forum dwellers that argue "all you need is a P-Bass?" yet keep trying to play random scalar notes through chord changes and don't understand what's wrong? ;-)

I think his membership isn't very young. I don't remember exactly, but I seem to recall a poll in his forums a long time ago revealed most of the membership was 40-60.

Youre not wrong
Unfortunately, stereotyping (I think they use the word "profiling") is a huge part of marketing, isnt it? What brand of honey will attract the most flies and bears?

 

[jmattbassplaya]

I've really enjoyed Scott's videos, but does it seem to anybody else like he's getting increasingly hyper in his delivery lately? It almost seems like somebody told him he needed to bounce off the walls more often and raise his speaking voice by an octave to get/hold people's attention. He seemed more low-key in the past.

Theres that, and he takes forever to get to the point. I know he gets paid more on YouTube once videos go beyond a certain length, but he turns what could be a 2-3 minute video into a 12-14 minute one.