Ian King bass rig roundup (Hercules Edition)

[kiat]

 

 

 

Another fascintating video into the world of an in-demand show bassist at the top level.  Ian King covers his gear, preamps, settings, mics for his double bass and a discussion with the show's audio designer.  It's not that Overwater bass though, he's got a cool grey one, maybe with a maple neck (?), with black metalwork.  The tone he has is fantastic and his playing sublime.

[chris_b]

That was a bass lesson in itself.

 

No stretching to reach notes, a lot of hand movement, even notes, totally relaxed. Ian shows how it's done. Loved it.

[Risk101]

Yeah this was great - I was lucky enough to have lessons from Ian over a few years and it was an amazing experience. I miss those times !

 

He is just an all round great guy! 
 

thanks for posting the vid 

[kiat]

25 minutes ago, Risk101 said:

Yeah this was great - I was lucky enough to have lessons from Ian over a few years and it was an amazing experience. I miss those times !

 

He is just an all round great guy! 
 

thanks for posting the vid 

I'm tempted to have a few lessons with him. I've the time but not the budget for many lessons. 

 

Were your lessons with Ian in person or over the internet? 

[JohnR]

Every time I see Ian King play I go straight to the Overwater website and start planning a build.

[chris_b]

I've played that bass. It helps that Ian has a phenomenal technique, but the tone is the best I've heard.

 

I keep up with Overwater basses, I even went to an Overwater event they held in London a few years ago, but every bass I've played has been way too heavy for my back!

[ian61]

Agree. Technique and superb reading chops plus really switched on with the tech. As with the rest of the band, all top flight professionals. Really interesting to see how its done. 

[Mrbigstuff]

It’s no surprise that Ian seems to land the chair for the hottest new shows in town. It’s great for us that we get to see some BTS.