The SBL Podcast

What’s it like to be one of the most recorded bass players of all time? In this episode, Scott sits down with session legend Leland Sklar, the bassist behind classic records from Carole King, Phil Col...

19 Maalis 20251h 26min

Exciting things are on the way! Scott and Ian sit down to talk about major updates coming to the SBL YouTube channel, including a brand-new series featuring some of the best bassists in the world. Wit...

3 Maalis 202552min

What happens when you commit to writing a brand-new two-bar bass line every single day for a year? In this episode, Scott sits down with Ian Trusheim to talk about his 365-day bass line challenge. Fro...

24 Helmi 20251h 31min

What makes a bass legend? Is it flawless technique or breaking the rules in just the right way? Today, we’re having a raw, unfiltered conversation about bass technique—what works, what doesn’t, and wh...

3 Helmi 20251h 10min

It’s never been easier to capture pro bass tones at home without waking up the neighbours. Whether you’re taking your first steps into home recording or planning a multi-layered bass masterpiece, in t...

20 Tammi 202552min

There's something about playing a bass guitar that’s older than you that just feels incredible. But just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s great. Mojo aside, do vintage basses really sound better tha...

13 Tammi 202554min

2024 was the year of the HX Stomp, Jad Freer’s Capo, Boss being bosses and more effects than we knew what to do with! We seem to say this every year, but there's been so much competition for your cash...

23 Joulu 202449min

As the hair-metal spandex of the previous decade met its end, the ‘90s ushered in a new breed of bass guitar. From Ken Smith to Lakland, to Spector to Tobias, basses of the '90s packed a memorable pun...

9 Joulu 202457min