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My fave Jazz Bass sound


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On 29/03/2021 at 15:04, ped said:

How sweet is the bass on this tune. Bassist is David Barard who is a tone hero of mine. I first heard him playing with Dr. John and was blown away by his 70s Jazz Bass sound, to me it exemplifies everything I like about that sound with its open treble and clanky bottom end. 

I've finally got around to learning this tune and thought I'd share it because it's such a nice groove. @bubinga5 I think you'll like this album!

Barard plays a Sadowsky and sounds pretty much straight to desk with light strings or at least a fairly heavy touch and low action. I love the fret rattle and the way the notes sound slapped when he digs in. I am able to get this bang on with my Celinder but my playing is nowhere near as tight!

I think he's on Facebook actually so I might try to contact him, seems like a cool guy.

Yes i like that . Hadnt heard of this before. Definitely sounds like a Sadowsky. Good call. I have to say I much prefer a 70s (both pickups full) sound. Cant say I've ever been a fan of a neck pickup sound on any Jazz bass or a 60's jazz. Like Ped said perfectly Its a bit too (plummy) sounding. 

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On 30/03/2021 at 22:02, Mister RLP said:

I tried transcribing this today so that I could try and play it. Nope. No chance. 

Here's his website...

http://www.rogiervanwegberg.com

...and who he has played bass with:

http://www.rogiervanwegberg.com/artists.html

I think this guy is brilliant - plays exactly how I aspire to and fall so considerably short of. 😊

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