Timothy B. Schmit playing fretless

[deaf pea]

I just saw this on FaceBook and really liked it



the bass player is Timothy B. Schmit . . . nice fretless playing . . .

 

[mfromwhere]

Didn't know he rocked the Carvins.

 

[electracoyote]

I just saw this on FaceBook and really liked it



the bass player is Timothy B. Schmit . . . nice fretless playing . . .

Majorly talented dude. I'm surprised his name doesn't come up more often around here, especially in the "singing bass players" threads.

 

[QuakingDutch]

It's originally a Henley song, not an Eagles song, and the bassist that did the original played fretless. My guess is that Timothy B. Schmidt is just trying to sound similar. Great playing either way, though.

 

[SactoBass]

Pino Palladino played fretless on the original recording for Don. TBS does a fantastic job of emulating Pino's bass work in this 1994 "Hell Freezes Over" version, and I actually prefer TBS's version since the bass comes through clearer than the original recording. I also have the 2004 Melbourne DVD that shows TBS playing a Pedulla Buzz fretless for this song.

TBS rocks! Plus, he grew up in my town! (Sacto)

One thing I noticed about TBS when he is playing fretless versus fretted. When playing fretted, he doesn't look at the neck much, and is a bit more relaxed. But when he is playing fretless, he is very focused and more serious as he makes sure his intonation is right on the money.

 

[Deep Rich Tones]

He's played Carvin basses for some time... I seem to remember him having a signature model at some point.

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

Reviving an old thread...

I heard that live track on the way to work this morning and was so fascinated by the fretless bass parts I could hardly wait to search who it was. I knew TBS had some fretless game, but wow... blown away.

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[Bob_Ross]

Majorly talented dude. I'm surprised his name doesn't come up more often around here, especially in the "singing bass players" threads.

Yeah, I'm not a fan of The Eagles, Poco, nor really any of the SoCal post-folk rock bands of that ilk ...in fact, truth be told I pretty much detest that entire genre... but every time I hear Timothy sing and play I am genuinely impressed by his solid musicianship and consummate professionalism. He plays exactly what's needed, never more, never less, and he's got the voice of an angel. A real journeyman with a work ethic we should all aspire to.

 

[joebar]

very nice playing on that song.
I want another pedulla buzz