Ricky 4000 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 You know, there's something about all these special reggae basses... Matching headstocks! 😉 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Wasn't quite expecting this from Eric Burdon, it's quite a departure from the 1964 original version, but I think it's great and defo deserves an honorary mention on this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Good video here of ziggy Marley in New Orleans, one of my favourite Marley basslines 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Really nice playing here from Danny Morris , the flats on his bass are over 15 years old and his muting , timing , and playing just behind the beat in places is superb . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 A new release from Nattali Rise 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 Happy Xmas everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Ricky 4000 said: Happy Xmas everyone! Merry Christmas Ricky to you and your family ☝️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 This groove and the sound of the acoustic bass is so good. @Frank Blank I think you will like this one 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: This groove and the sound of the acoustic bass is so good. @Frank Blank I think you will like this one 🙂 Indeed so! Keeping, if nothing else, a gentlemanly theme... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 The Skatalites used double bass to good effect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bLVdKbPHHY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, chris_b said: The Skatalites used double bass to good effect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bLVdKbPHHY Loving that Chris ☝️ Lloyd Brevett was the double bassist according to wiki. Edited December 26, 2019 by Reggaebass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Back to the subject of this thread, I've had the delight of learning the (incredibly not-difficult) One Love. Can't say I've got a perfect Family Man sound but I just used the neck pickup on a Jazz with the tone right down and even with roundwounds it sounds nice . Edited December 26, 2019 by Stub Mandrel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: Back to the subject of this thread, I've had the delight of learning the (incredibly not-difficult) One Love. Can't say I've got a perfect Family Man sound but I just used the neck pickup on a Jazz with the tone right down and even with roundwounds it sounds nice . One love and one drop have to be my favourite Family man basslines, I also use a jazz with the tone rolled off and a bit of mid , great tunes ☝️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 On 12/03/2019 at 13:56, Stub Mandrel said: Funny, discussing my upcoming activities this morning my daughter said why not suggest a reggae song - everyone likes reggae and the basslines should be easy (she said that not me!) It reminded me how many years ago I saw Steel Pulse; all the way through the bass player drove it along with solid, straightforward rhythmic lines. Then a couple of songs from the end he got a solo and went right off the scale. So don't underestimate reggae bass players! if it was a good many years ago then it was most likely Alvin Ewen. He is an incredible musician and plays a lot more than reggae on bass. He used a Jaydee Custom for many years then Yamaha Nathan East basses. i did a gig playing guitar with him about 5 yrs ago doing Stevie wonder covers. Awesome player. The current bass player is another superb bass player and also a Brummie , Amlak Tafari 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I used to be in the ‘reggae bass lines are easy, surely’ camp, until I tried playing some. It makes me realise how uptight my style of writing/playing is. I’m off to listen to LKJ. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Frank Blank said: I used to be in the ‘reggae bass lines are easy, surely’ camp, until I tried playing some. It makes me realise how uptight my style of writing/playing is. I’m off to listen to LKJ. Me too. Depping in a band with Jamaican drummers was a hugh learning curve. Then you realise you have to relearn everything you thought you knew. I loved it. Edited January 2, 2020 by chris_b 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) Heads up! @Happy Jack has just put this up for sale! Oooo.... IF I could spare the cash, and IF I could physically lift that bass -- I would sound immense!!! Now THAT is a reggae bass... 😬 Edited February 3, 2020 by Ricky 4000 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Increasing convinced a Jazz bass on neck pickup with tone rolled right back is the way to go 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Just now, Stub Mandrel said: Increasing convinced a Jazz bass on neck pickup with tone rolled right back is the way to go 🙂 Absolutely stub, with tapes or flats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 6 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: Increasing convinced a Jazz bass on neck pickup with tone rolled right back is the way to go 🙂 6 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Absolutely stub, with tapes or flats No, this is what a Jazz sounds like: 🤩 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Reggae jazz bass, and rig😎 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickyDBRmf Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I went to Negril back in '86 before all the Sandals-type places took over we got outa the plane in Montego Bay grabbed a taxi & headed toward our destination by the time we hit our first pit-stop for a Redstripe & tinkle we hooked up w/ our first bag of Ganja & proceeded to SLOW DOWN. The Island took over we got to the S. End of Negril found our boy friday picked out our dub tapes & high quality bud & I FELT THE MUSIC. We were there 10 days but the effect hasn't warn off. Reggae has to be FELT. I don't recommend any type of trendy chemical amusement aid but they all worked for me and I know going to Jamaica is expensive and dangerous as a field trip but to play Reggae you gotta BE IN THE TING. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaartian Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 14 hours ago, StickyDBRmf said: I went to Negril back in '86 before all the Sandals-type places took over we got outa the plane in Montego Bay grabbed a taxi & headed toward our destination by the time we hit our first pit-stop for a Redstripe & tinkle we hooked up w/ our first bag of Ganja & proceeded to SLOW DOWN. The Island took over we got to the S. End of Negril found our boy friday picked out our dub tapes & high quality bud & I FELT THE MUSIC. We were there 10 days but the effect hasn't warn off. Reggae has to be FELT. I don't recommend any type of trendy chemical amusement aid but they all worked for me and I know going to Jamaica is expensive and dangerous as a field trip but to play Reggae you gotta BE IN THE TING. Ah, nothing like real Lambsbread. The perfect ganja for reggae. Still have a few seeds. Maybe 20+ years old. They'd never germinate, but I keep them for memories' sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 04/02/2020 at 11:02, Reggaebass said: Reggae jazz bass, and rig😎 The groove Master himself Mr Aston "Family Man" Barrett! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickyDBRmf Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 The Jazz Bass and Reggae. Was that the topic? If you accidently move the knobs put tape over them. (all real bass players know you don't need knobs) I have played Reggae with a Jazz, w/ a fretless P., w/ a Pedulla 5 string fretless P/J, and now with a 12 string Grand Stick Dual Bass Reciprocal. (that's for u cats that didn't read my introduction. DBR). Oh, and I also have a ESP LTD w/ active p.u.'s and a Hartke bass that only has the J p.u. working that I tore the frets outa the right way that I paid $30 US for (the P p.u. worked when I bought it but there were no strap buttons...that musta been the reason for the price), and an Ibanez 8 string that I took the frets out of the wrong way and I CAN PLAY REGGAE ON THOSE TOO. I said you don't need knobs on your axe someone here tell how to play with the flesh of your fingers...Oh bullocks I'm not trying to be a twit. Put your pick down and stroke the string with as much flesh as you can for "tone". Check out any upright players technique it'll work fr Reggae 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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