The Dark Lord Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Never heard of this lot. However, despite it not being my cup of tea musically and playing with fingers instead of a pick .... AND playing an un-Fender..... this dude is getting a good tone out his bass right there. I do like bands and songs where the bass is loud and in your face like this. We is not backing musicians. Bass should be right up there with the lead vocal and driving the chuuuunne. Looks like a Yamaha something or other. Difficult to see if you is playing through a Hartke or a Fender rig. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vef-tMatGs&feature=share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) That is Billy Sheehan on bass playing his signature Yam 'Attitude', I believe. I didn't like what he played much OR his tone until I learned a Mr Big number for a rock covers band I was in, and then had an 'ahhh!' moment. I think you'll find Mr Sheehan, his playing and his tone definitely have 'the Marmite effect' on this forum. Edited October 17, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382035284' post='2247096'] That is Billy Sheehan on bass. I didn't like what he played OR his tone until I learned a Mr Big number, then had an 'ahhh!' moment. [/quote] ..... pause for a moment while I Google Billy Sheehan. Okay. Dun it. I might seek out more of this guy's playing. He plays good - and I really like the tone he is getting there. Edited October 17, 2013 by The Dark Lord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 [quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1382035365' post='2247099'] ..... pause for a moment while I Google Billy Sheehan. Okay. Dun it. I might seek out more of this guy's playing. He plays good - and I really like the tone he is getting there. [/quote] The 'winery dogs' album (band featured in vid) is superb and contains much of that playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziphoblat Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Killer player, although never somebody I've had tone envy for. Haven't listened to this particular video though. EDIT: Listening now. One of his better tones. Bit thin still for my taste but the grind and growl is great. On an unrelated note Richie Kotzen could pass for Chris Cornell in this track. Edited October 17, 2013 by Ziphoblat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) I'm never a fan of one instrument that detracts from a song, and the bass at times is definitely doing that in this clip. The bass tone is kind of secondary for me, always has been. Still, I managed to get through 2 minutes of the song which is at least longer than I would have had it been one of Sheehan's solos! EDIT just listened for that bit longer, lo and behold, a bass solo! He reminds me a bit of Flea's way of live performance in this actually. Relentless bass hammering. Edited October 17, 2013 by risingson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1382035558' post='2247102'] The 'winery dogs' album (band featured in vid) is superb and contains much of that playing [/quote] I like it too. Some find his playing a bit too 'look at me', - sometimes I agree, sometimes I don't, but hey, why not? He's been round the block a few times but he definitely does all right for himself, so good on him I say. Edited October 17, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagsieblue Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yep - it's a Yamaha Billy Sheehan Attitude 3 Bass - nice, nice bass (like all Yammy gear really) I have a sad tale to tell about one of those basses, I may share it here on BC when I've recovered....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Love Billy's playing, tone and attitude basses. It's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I saw a gear review of Billy sheehan's bass rig. The graphic on his Hartke amp was shaped like a pyramid. And here it is [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_KY6SiI1gY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_KY6SiI1gY[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Having listened to the Winery Dogs album several times, IMO Sheehan has nailed the responsibility of honouring the songs with his playing, together with shining through just enough to display his extraordinary talent. A greally good album with well crafted songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowender Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 It's an upfront sound and bass always sounds better when it's more audable. But a great tone? A little too distorted and hollow for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Billy , we're not worthy great song great bloke , awesome bass player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I think that the OP may be the only bass player who has never heard of Billy Sheehan…! I love the Winery Dogs album – exceptional playing balanced by great songs. Kotzen is an amazingly talented singer / guitar player / songwriter… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Well I suppose if I can't post this here, I can't post it anywhere... ...this is the number I learnt for a covers band I was in. [size=4]Really great fun to play. [/size] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHGv5FCS2j8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHGv5FCS2j8[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382041852' post='2247246'] Well I suppose if I can't post this here, I can't post it anywhere... ...this is the number I learnt for a covers band I was in. [size=4]Really great fun to play. [/size] [/quote] Great stuff – must be an ace song to cover…! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 [quote name='peteb' timestamp='1382040650' post='2247220'] I think that the OP may be the only bass player who has never heard of Billy Sheehan…! [/quote] I had never heard of him when I bought my first bass (BS signiture Yammy), I just liked the minty green colour and the black offset blocked fretboard. I'm a bit embarrassed by that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 [quote name='peteb' timestamp='1382040650' post='2247220'] I think that the OP may be the only bass player who has never heard of Billy Sheehan…! [/quote] I just assumed he was being 'ironic' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 [quote name='Maude' timestamp='1382044033' post='2247288'] I had never heard of him when I bought my first bass (BS signiture Yammy), I just liked the minty green colour and the black offset blocked fretboard. I'm a bit embarrassed by that now. [/quote] Hey, nothing wrong with that - it is just that he is so high profile compared to most bass players and has been for so long that I kinda assumed that everyone interested in playing bass would be aware of him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1382044429' post='2247299'] I just assumed he was being 'ironic' [/quote] Nope. Not being ironic. Never heard of him. Come to think of it, I had vaguely heard of his signature bass, maybe. He's good though. Have Mr Big or any other bands he's been in ever bothered the charts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) [quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1382044878' post='2247310'] Nope. Not being ironic. Never heard of him. Come to think of it, I had vaguely heard of his signature bass, maybe. He's good though. Have Mr Big or any other bands he's been in ever bothered the charts? [/quote]An American number one and worldwide hit with an untypical acoustic ballad in the early 90s [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QD5n98R_nk[/media] Edited October 17, 2013 by peteb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 [quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1382044878' post='2247310'] Nope. Not being ironic. Never heard of him. Come to think of it, I had vaguely heard of his signature bass, maybe. He's good though. Have Mr Big or any other bands he's been in ever bothered the charts? [/quote] Definitely in the US. With David Lee Roth he's had #4 & #6 albums. Mr Big have had #15 album and a single that was #1 in USA, Germany, Australia etc and even #3 in the UK All of these were quite a while ago but I think he's got credits on something like 400 recordings! He's pretty famous for live clinics and has done these all over the world. He seems to be playing somewhere virtually every night! Very much a lead 'face' for Yamaha and Hartke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 [quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1382044878' post='2247310'] Nope. Not being ironic. Never heard of him. Come to think of it, I had vaguely heard of his signature bass, maybe. He's good though. Have Mr Big or any other bands he's been in ever bothered the charts? [/quote] And more than a little JJ sounding in that clip, maybe why you like it DL (cos it`s certainly why I do). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I was rather influenced by working in a guitar shop with guitarists who thought Mr Big was the be all and end all of guitar music, so, despite not really liking his sound, I have been a fan of Billy since I was 14. Even if he is a Scientologist... However, I have never heard of most of the other Bass players that get talked about on BassChat, certainly not until I joined here, and even now I have little clue. Except Steve Harris and Lemmy, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) - Edited February 19, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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