Watch me playing a new idea on my Squier...

[jaybones]

Very nice! Loved the syncopation and how you kept the beat going on the low E during times you weren't playing up the neck.

 

[Spidey2112]

"As always, PLEASE watch in HD, using HQ speakers or headphones..."

• I don't have HD... LD, and fortunately, am almost cured.
• No HQ speakers, as I always seemed to get lectures from the mess Sergeant, while on KP duty.

... and yet, the awesomeness oozed from your video. I liked your transition between slap and finger, and even your body language... subtle, but still paralleled your playing... Great job, brother!

 

[Jazzcaster89]

You guys are so cool! Really!
Thanks for so much love! ;-)
I really love my Squier bass, and these old TI flats, they are just a perfect match on this bass!

I may have to try that combo

 

[Mik75]

I may have to try that combo

The TI flats are the best strings I´ve ever played, no doubt!
And, you're right about the body language!
I need to move my body, especially the arms, to let the notes and pauses breathe. That way, it's easier for me to stay in time. It's definitely something that takes place subsconciously.

 

[lixisoft]

DIG IT !!! Very nice, great tone and style !!

 

[Buzz E]

I have a complaint. It ended waaaaaaaay too soon...! Nice job my friend!

 

[eb0248]

Love it! I have to admit, though, the drums find me mumbling "Hotel, Motel, Holiday Inn..." under my breath. I'm old.

 

[JesseVMT]

...CV '60s P-Bass, all stock (except for the bass mute by Ellio Martina, attached in front of the bridge), and strung with old Thomastik Jazz flats.
This video also features the Gemini Chorus by Source Audio, with a very subtle setting.
It just fattens up everything a touch, but due to its "LO-RETAIN" feature, the fat bottom stays unprocessed!
Thanks a lot for watching, stay safe & enjoy yourselves!

As always, PLEASE watch in HD, using HQ speakers or headphones:

Your YouTube videos are one reason I put a Geezer in my p Bass.

 

[GregC]

I paid $200 for it, used, and I love it for $20,000, at least! ;-)

That's less than a set of TIs and the Gemini Chorus would cost brand new.

Great video, thanks for sharing!

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

Just another fine example that you don't need a 2000 dollar bass to sound like one..

Exactly...

 

[Lowness]

...CV '60s P-Bass, all stock (except for the bass mute by Ellio Martina, attached in front of the bridge), and strung with old Thomastik Jazz flats.
This video also features the Gemini Chorus by Source Audio, with a very subtle setting.
It just fattens up everything a touch, but due to its "LO-RETAIN" feature, the fat bottom stays unprocessed!
Thanks a lot for watching, stay safe & enjoy yourselves!

As always, PLEASE watch in HD, using HQ speakers or headphones:

I'd ditch that slap intro - otherwise, very cool.

 

[MovingPitchers]

OMG I loved those videos but didn't know you were the magician behind those!

 

[Mik75]

So many comments, so much kindness!
Thanks a ton, guys!
It's really appreciated!
It's that kind of feedback (and it doesn't have to be all positive all the time), right there, that keeps me motivated!

 

[Mik75]

I'd ditch that slap intro - otherwise, very cool.

Yeah, I know, I tend to slap a bit too much in these videos. But then again, it's nothing pre planned usually, but rather improvised. Something, based on an idea I got during my daily practice routine. ;-)
And this spontaneous and fesh energy might be something that's characteristic for these quick videos... ;-)
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

 

[Lowness]

Yeah, I know, I tend to slap a bit too much in these videos. But then again, it's nothing pre planned usually, but rather improvised. Something, based on an idea I got during my daily practice routine. ;-)
And this spontaneous and fesh energy might be something that's characteristic for these quick videos... ;-)
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

I don't like slap so I always say ditch-the-slap.

 

[Mik75]

I don't like slap so I always say ditch-the-slap.

;-)
You know, being blessed to make a living out of my playing, my slap technique is something I use maybe 1-2% of my (live and studio) playing time. ;-)
So my videos are a bit like a playground for me, a rez for the thumb!

 

[Lowness]

;-)
You know, being blessed to make a living out of my playing, my slap technique is something I use maybe 1-2% of my (live and studio) playing time. ;-)
So my videos are a bit like a playground for me, a rez for the thumb!

Yes, I am the same which is why I think I don't like it. 99% of slap seems to be for aesthetics, which annoys me.

I have never even learnt slap because it seems to have minimal use for my band (I am a quasi beginner).

 

[Mik75]

Yes, I am the same which is why I think I don't like it. 99% of slap seems to be for aesthetics, which annoys me.

I have never even learnt slap because it seems to have minimal use for my band (I am a quasi beginner).

I see!
I spend some time, practising my slap bass technique. It's because I feel, that the mechanics behind it has benefits for my normal pizzicato and (especially) plec playing. It's good if you want to build up stamina and endurance, and it also helps (me) to play rhythmically precise.
And, it's a lot of fun, and I just love the sound of a slapped P-Bass! ;-)

 

[Mik75]

OMG I loved those videos but didn't know you were the magician behind those!

;-)
Thanks a lot for these nice words!

 

[prister]

Very impressive, guitar sounds great, the mojo is in the fingers me thinks