116 - GLASS CEILING / Scott's Album Breakdowns (Tone, Grooves, Solo's, Technique and More)
As bassists we get used to writing bass lines that are grooving, but can the bass guitar also play the melody of a song or be the focal point? In today’s episode, you’ll hear Scott’s analysis of the s...
27 Loka 202328min
115 - Secret goings on at SBL / Are Relics a CRIME? / Are PJ Pickups any good? / Scott's designing a BASS?!
Many of us love old bass guitars because of the almost indefinable cool that comes with a vintage instrument. A bass that’s been artificially aged, however – the type we often call a relic – gives you...
23 Loka 20231h 21min
114 - SILENT DELINEATION / Scott's Album Breakdowns (Tone, Grooves, Solo's, Technique and More)
Our next track from The Devine King Project, Vol. 1 is a nod to the cyclic chord pattern of Giant Steps by jazz saxophonist John Coltrane. Luckily, you don't need to know a major third from an augment...
20 Loka 202324min
113 - Better than NAMM? / 59P's (worth it?) / Why all Jazz Basses AREN'T the same!
For gear-savvy musicians, California’s Winter NAMM Show is the biggest event of the year, but is it the best? So on to this episode, and having crossed the Atlantic earlier in the year Ian brings you ...
16 Loka 20231h 6min
112 - WIRED TELEMETRY / Scott's Album Breakdowns (Tone, Grooves, Solo's, Technique and More)
Wired Telemetry is the second track from The Devine King Project, Vol. 1. It’s a classic fusion instrumental, which makes it a great vehicle for anyone looking to experiment with improvising. In this ...
13 Loka 202329min
111 - The 5 'must have' FX pedals / Scott's giving away THE bass / Finding YOUR sound
Clever use of a stompbox can transform even the most ordinary bass guitar part into a classic. In this episode, we run through our guide to the best and most desirable effects pedals ever to brave a s...
9 Loka 20231h 13min
110 - GAME THEORY / Scott's Album Breakdowns (Tone, Grooves, Solo's, Technique and More)
The Devine King Project, Vol. 1 has finally arrived! The album was recorded back in May and features a star-studded line up of award-winning musicians, including Gergo Borlai, Nate Werth, Scott Kinsey...
6 Loka 202321min
109 - Fender Custom Shop vs. Squier / The Day I Stopped Liking Fodera
Fender’s Custom Shop and its sub-brand Squier are two of the biggest names in the bass world, but many of the instruments they make can look the same, and in some cases actually sound very similar too...
2 Loka 20231h 17min
