188 - We bought matching 6-string basses... BUT WHY?!
Many of us will want to own a certain axe because it’s what our favourite bassist plays, be it Victor Wooten’s Fodera, Flea’s Fender Jazz Bass or Nathan East’s Yamaha. We’ve all done it when choosing ...
15 Syys 202250min
187 - Getting Creative with FX: Q&A
Have you always been curious about effects, but just don’t know where to start? Clever use of a stompbox can transform even the most ordinary bass tone into classic. In today’s episode, Ian Allison an...
8 Syys 20221h 6min
186 - 2 Weeks Of CRAZINESS (A Peak Into The Future Of SBL)
From geeking out on Michael Jackson’s Earth Song to meeting Marcus Miller, upcoming Slap Accelerators to a dedicated SBL marketplace, in today’s episode Scott and Ian take a deep dive into SBL’s futur...
1 Syys 20221h 11min
185 - Is the bass amp DEAD?!
Most bass players can’t afford to shell out thousands of dollars on a wall of classic amps to do their creative bidding, yet a good amp sim can save you tons of time and money. Run your bass through o...
25 Elo 202254min
184 - Are Church Gigs Worth It?
As gloriously varied as it is hugely popular, playing bass on a church gig is no small feat. In this episode, Ian Allison takes a closer look at church music: what it is, what you should expect and so...
11 Elo 20221h 5min
183 - Tony Levin: How he Rewrote the Rule Book
Tony Levin’s intuitive bass work can be heard on Peter Gabriel’s ‘Sledgehammer’ or Kate Bush’s ‘Don’t Give Up’, while his talent pool as a gifted multi-instrumentalist has also been tapped by the like...
4 Elo 20221h
182 - Chuck Rainey: Mind-boggling Session Stories from a Bass Legend
In this episode Ian Allison talks to Chuck Rainey, one of the most admired bass players in popular music. Chuck has played and recorded with the likes of King Curtis, Sam Cooke, Etta James, The Suprem...
28 Heinä 202253min
181 - Is Spotify Evil?
Having 70 million songs at your fingertips has never been easier, but is Spotify evil when it comes to paying artists? There are various opinions floating around about the platform, but the opportunit...
21 Heinä 20221h
