Hi Jonathan, thanks so much, really appreciate that. I wanted to show the equipment being used in context, so it’s great fun being able to plonk the GoPro next to me to capture the gig. Cheers, Ian
Wow - this is next level stuff Ian. What a superbly produced and edited presentation. You’ve got such a natural manner in front of the lens. Man I miss our 121 sessions!! Happy New Year and best wishes for 2025 👍🏻👍🏻
Ian, thanks for uploading these videos. I know everyone has already mentioned, but these videos are invaluable and really interesting to all of us weekend warriors out there wanting to see how the pros do it. Your playing is inspirational.
Hi Owen, thanks for the message and thanks so much for your kind words. Really means a lot, and I’m so glad these videos are proving useful. I’ll be creating more in 2025! All the very best to you! Ian
Hi@@Wagen0181have the click banging away in our ears 😆 The MD was miles away on the other side of the stage, with 2 other keyboard players and the BV’s
Awesome! In the middle of the video I was wondering how you were switching signals between bass changes. That pedalboard signal patch is super clever! And the playing is great as always...
Thanks @@OsmarOliveira ! Glad you enjoyed it.. Watch this space for a few more videos in the same vein soon! Cheers for the positive vibes, all the v best to you, Ian
Ian, another fascinating video. For all aspiring bass players your content is essential watching and learning!. I play in local covers bands, so very far removed from your level, shows and stages but you've got me thinking about being a better musician and band mate. I also find your content very entertaining (the preformance snippets, your gear, very detailed gear breakdown and usage, your actual playing, your extremely desirable bass tone, professional pragmatism, etc) I've many questions 😂.
Thanks @@KiatHuang Really appreciate you taking time to write that. I’m always around if you have questions, and will be ‘upping my game’ here on TH-cam this year with more content and lessons.. Watch this space! Cheers 👍🏼
Fantastic tracking with that octave pedal. That's super difficult to achieve. Even more fantastic is that you've managed to reply to every single comment. Well done and good to see someone that understands community engagement. All the best!
Hey NordicBlunder, thanks for getting in touch! Yes the Aguilar octaver is a real gem, and you’re right about the tracking. I’m chuffed with the touch sensitivity of the synth sound. And yeah, I’m trying to reply to everyone, there’s been some really positive feedback & it’s only right I say thanks. Cheers, Ian
@@surfrduede Yeah, that’s Justin Shaw.. Fantastic player and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet.. He holds the drum chair on MJ The Musical in the west end.. Not a bad set of tunes to play each night!
Great Video & Great Playing Mate - That 5 string sounds amazing!!! - Love the Yamaha basses :) I’ve had mine for years!!! Never Fails at any gig :) - Thanks again…
Thanks Grant, nice to meet a fellow Yamaha player! I feel like they’re a bit underrated those BBP ones.. They’re build like a tank and sound mega! Cheers, Ian
@iankingbass For similar synthy sound I use my Pigtronix Octava pedal (on fuzz mode and a little bit of octave up) + Bad Stone Phaser. That's also sounds great 🙌
Thanks Ian. As I'm never going to play a gig like this, getting insight into what and how you play is very interesting and revealing. I learnt a lot, especially with the 'live' bits of you playing in context.
Fantastic vid! Great presentation, camera angle, mix, wow. And of course really tasty bass playing! Congratulations on a great gig and thank you for sharing!
Brilliant bass rig rundown. Thanks Ian! Your tone selections give great insight how to get great definition in the overall mix. I was surprised there was no compressor. The Caveman DI delivers excellent tone. Cheers!
Hi BassClefCity, thanks very much, really glad you found it useful! I often find myself in situations where I’ll need to play very quietly (as well as loudly at other moments) so I tend to avoid compressors because they bring up the quieter notes/sounds as much as they bring down the peaks. It’s very much a personal thing, and compressors work brilliantly for a lot of people, but for me right now, I’m making do without. The Caveman is incred, I love it, it just makes everything thicker and juicier!
Hey Sean, thanks very much for that, really glad you enjoyed it. I’ll be putting out another one soon highlighting my mini-rig for smaller gigs where space is at a premium… I filmed a gig I did at a Pizza Express in Chelsea called The Pheasantry just before Christmas, so it’s useful footage to show a doubling gig (upright/electric) in a smaller setting.. I’ll get editing! Cheers, Ian
I know that Yamaha bass! Your tone is beautiful! Loved that lower growl on the Overwater. Very interesting and informative. Liked how you created the synth sound. Yes, please do some videos on pedal setup and sound! The very best to you in 2025!🙏🏻🎉
Hi Char! Thanks for the message, and the kind words! I’ll definitely be doing some more detailed vids about settings/set-up in 2025 so watch this space! Cheers, Ian
Thank you! And I certainly appreciate hearing the audio that is your mix! I’m always interested in what other bass players prefer in their mix, nice Yamaha!
Man your playing is so even on those isolated samples. I love these breakdowns- fascinating for an amateur like me to see a pro at work. I had the BBP34 as well and for some insane reason sold it- it was the most reliable and easy playing bass i ever had. The original pickups were a bit lifeless as I remember it but i should have just put nordstrands in. Also have the SLB300 upright which is lovely. I think the only difference between the standard and the pro is that the pro has a much nicer flamed maple neck, more expensive tuners and thicker wire on the bridge but the chambering and pickup system is identical. I looked at both and decided to save a few $. Your pedal board is very clever- the work of a real pro- look forward to the more detailed video!
Thanks Chris! Interesting to hear about the 300, and it makes sense to go for that model I think. It definitely sounds more acoustic than the 200 version. I’ll definitely be making more videos this year so watch this space! Cheers!
Another excellent vid, thank you. I'd love to hear more about that Hamstead pedal - and about your onstage monitoring. Speaker wedges / in-ears and that sort of thing. As even pub bands seem to be moving away from actual amps and cabs that would be very useful to learn about. Happy New Year!
Thanks! Yeah, that Hamstead pedal is brilliant, it’s essentially a fuzz but is also so much more! I’m using it to just add a bit of dirt here, and it’s great at that too. I think I’m gonna make a more detailed video on the settings for the FX here, hopefully people would find that useful. For this gig we were on in-ears, which as you say, seems to be the way it’s all going these days. I love it, as I can create my perfect mix very quickly! Cheers, Ian
I'm a bass player & pedal nerd, and you are next-level my man. Great video and very nice to see the details on how you setup and perform. My first time watching = subscribed!!!
Hi Espowari! Great to meet another pedal nerd! Chuffed to hear you enjoyed the video and really appreciate your kind words, it means a lot. All the best to you sir 🫵🏼
Hey Dario, thanks so much! Yeah, that pedalboard setup took a fair bit of planning but I’m chuffed with how it’s come out, and I’m pleased to be able to fit it all on a ‘Pedaltrain Jr’ board which doesn’t take up too much space.. Thanks again, Ian
Another fantastic video , this is turning into the top bass channel for the gigging bassist. The synth sound is very similar to Deeper underground by Jamiriquai . Thanks Ian great video 👍🏻
Great video Ian, informative and easy to understand. Love the tone of the Overwater. I`m a weekend warrior in a rock band so the opposite end of the scale from yourself but it`s nice to see how it works in the professional world. Subscribed.
Hi Jerry, thanks for that, very kind! Glad you found it useful. Gonna do a few more of these type of videos and some lessons too. Thanks for subscribing!
Man what an excellent video! Please do a video showing your pedals settings and insights. That bass synth is amazing!! I also have a BBP and I love it.
Hi there SBarbati, thanks for the message. I’ll definitely do the ‘Pedal settings in detail’ video soon, a few people have asked so I’ll get on it! Cheers, Ian
@@iankingbass def worth checking out the prunes and custard. There are a few clones of it floating around. Broughton recently released one called the "Calypso". I just got a subspace and friggin love the thing. Thanks for replying!
Hey Charles, thanks very much for that. I know what you mean about the Hamstead, it took me a while to work out the best way to use it, but now I’m loving it. It’s a great pedal, and really controllable. I’ll do a more detailed video on the FX soon 👍🏼
Great video, you need to keep this going! I shared the video on basschat today Also, I bought a 5 string sei bass off you years ago, had Chris McIntyres name on it, oval inlays, you remember it? Keep this up please, it’s a good insight into the real life of a working bassist!
Hi @@TonyShep65 Thanks for the message and great to hear from you! Thanks for sharing the vid on basschat, very kind! I’m gonna do a few more of these type o’ vids yeah. My next one will be a ‘mini-board roundup’ kinda thing, and then I’m going to look at a more affordable way to put a pro-sounding doublers board together. Anyway, yes I remember that bass, it was a good un! One of those ‘why did I let that one go’ basses! 😆
@@iankingbass I like your three preamp system, as a fellow doubler: my solution has been the RMI Basswitch (built by Lehle and discontinued), and now my GR acoustic combo is getting the job most of the time. Giving the PA a pre-blended and EQ'd signal is vital. By the way, love your playing! :)
Very cool! I'm a drummer/percussionist and always enjoy seeing how bass players think about things. Who was on drums + perc here? A real lesson in rhythm section + click playing every time you cut to a performance video.
Hi Aidan, thanks for getting in touch, great to hear from you.. The drummer is Justin Shaw, such a top bloke to have on a gig like this, he holds the drum chair on MJ the musical in town.. The percussionist is Aisha Djidjelli who plays drums with the Hans Zimmer Live touring band.. She’s just won a couple of ‘Modern Drummer’ awards actually.. One for her work with Hans and the other for her playing on the film ‘Dune 2’.. She’s wicked! Cheers, Ian
Beautifully presented video with great explanations of the rig - delivered in a calm non-patronising manner. Would be great to know what strings you were using on the BBP34? Loved the show clips - you absolutely nailed Dancing Queen!
Hi GSquared! Thanks so much for the kind words, it means a lot. Really glad you enjoyed it. I use Elixir Nickel wound coated strings. Gauge 45-65-80-100 on the 4-string. I love them! Smooth feel, nice warm, deep tone and they last forever! Cheers, Ian
Hi @mojito6629 Good question! It’s still pretty phat, but does t have the ‘shimmer’. It’s a bit more - straight dirty n subby kinda thing.. Cheers, Ian
Hi acidbass, thanks so much for that! I’m definitely going to shoot an ‘explanation vid’ where I talk about the settings for the FX on this board. watch this space! Thanks again for the good vibes, Ian
Hey Christian. Yeah, bit stressful! But my mate Andy on guitar did me a solid and helped put the double bass in the stand whilst I faffed around with pedals! Got there with a bar or two spare…. Just!
@iankingbass yes good job everyone. While not being a professional, I even need time adjusting to a different set of strings. Can imagine smoothly switching between instruments.
Great video thanks Ian, can I ask what stand you use for the upright bass ? I've just got my daughter an electric upright for Christmas but not sure what stand to get that's trustworthy. Thanks Again. All the best
Hello the bass monster! Thanks for the message. I’ve got a Stagg one. It’s pretty sturdy and didn’t cost hundreds of pounds! (Around £65 from what I remember - I’ve put a link in the description below). I tend to gaffa the ‘feet’ to the floor, just to be a bit ‘belt & braces’ about it all, but overall it seems pretty solid! Cheers, Ian
Just found your channel Ian -and very happy to have done so! Absolutely fantastic playing; perfect blend of solid groove and unbelievable chops! 👌Playing at this level do you ever stress over having just the 1 five string on stage -incase of malfunction? I've seen a few videos lately of that 3 Leaf pedal and it sounds great (and very expensive!) 😁 Very nice work Ian, thank you for making this video! 🙏
Hi Rob, thanks for that, very kind of you to say! I know what you mean re. the 5-string, and I always change the 9-volt battery out before a gig like this. But overall, I know that I’ve got the passive 4-string to use if anything goes wrong with the 5-string. That 3 Leaf pedal is great actually, and while v expensive, I think I’ll always be pleased I got hold of it. I’m going to do another video featuring my smaller board soon, and I even wondered whether a video on putting together a more affordable rig would be useful to bass players. Lots to be getting on with in 2025! Cheers, Ian
Hi Ian, great video and really informative- I’ve not seen the Caveman stuff before, if you were using a backline rig would you always choose BP-1 over say the DI output from an Aguilar AG700 for the FOH send?
Hi Gunsfreddy, that’s a great question. I would always choose the Caveman over the D.I. Output from an amp (even a high quality amp like an Aggie). The Caveman D.I. is … how do I put it… super awesomely posh in the extreme! Cheers, Ian
WAY too good man! Some of the best faux-synth I've ever heard.
Thanks! Yeah, it’s fun isn’t it!
Man, that synth bass sound is next level!
Thanks@@lw2411 Yeah, fun isn’t it! And it’s very touch sensitive too. Need to brush up on my Stevie licks!
Greg phillinganes all the way! 🔥
@@iankingbass Sounds great man!!!!
Came here to say the same! It’s got that Boggie on Reggae woman thing happening for sure!
Holy amazing way to kick off the video with that sound!
Never mind the basses, the playing is just beautiful. No wonder you are playing these kind of events.
Hi Jonathan, thanks so much, really appreciate that. I wanted to show the equipment being used in context, so it’s great fun being able to plonk the GoPro next to me to capture the gig. Cheers, Ian
Nice rig, top 👌🏿
But that metronome would drive me nuts on stage 😳😁
Analog FX pedals ✅👏🏿
Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
Thanks @BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul Appreciate that. Cheers, Ian
Wow - this is next level stuff Ian. What a superbly produced and edited presentation. You’ve got such a natural manner in front of the lens. Man I miss our 121 sessions!! Happy New Year and best wishes for 2025 👍🏻👍🏻
Hey @davidstokes2701 It’s been too long, how are you?! Thanks for this, appreciate the kind words! Must catch up properly sometime! Cheers, Ian
Thank you, Ian: that was really interesting and useful. And the "one enthusiast talking to another" manner you have is so engaging. More, please!
Hi Stevie, thanks for that, really appreciate it. I was stumbling over my words in places, but glad you got something from it. Cheers, Ian
Thanks for the rundown. Really interesting to us bassists out here. 👏👏👏
Hi WallyBarnum, thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏼
the bass switch was smooth as heck! Love it!
Ha ha, cheers Luke! Got away with it!
Every one of these videos is absolute gold! Very informative, and exactly what I’d want to hear about!
Thanks so much! Really glad it’s proved useful 🙌🏽
Ian, thanks for uploading these videos. I know everyone has already mentioned, but these videos are invaluable and really interesting to all of us weekend warriors out there wanting to see how the pros do it. Your playing is inspirational.
Hi Owen, thanks for the message and thanks so much for your kind words. Really means a lot, and I’m so glad these videos are proving useful. I’ll be creating more in 2025! All the very best to you! Ian
Is the clicktrack always in your IE monitor? Also when there is an MD?
Hi@@Wagen0181have the click banging away in our ears 😆 The MD was miles away on the other side of the stage, with 2 other keyboard players and the BV’s
You’re an incredible musician. I really enjoy watching pros like you work. Thanks for putting this video together.
Hi@@dylannolan7454 Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot. Cheers, Ian
Beautiful tones & great playing, Ian! 🫡
Well that’s made my day! Thanks Will, great to hear from you 👍🏼
The sound of the Overwater is AMAZING!!! My God!!!
Hi Tysiudamasceno, thanks for that! Yeah, they’re great instruments. Very well made and this particular one sounds nice n lively!
Thanks for making this Ian. Definitely interested in more videos and gear breakdowns
Thanks@@chrisv390, much appreciated! I’m making my new video as we speak. A mini-rig rundown next 👍🏼
Awesome! In the middle of the video I was wondering how you were switching signals between bass changes. That pedalboard signal patch is super clever! And the playing is great as always...
Thanks @@OsmarOliveira ! Glad you enjoyed it.. Watch this space for a few more videos in the same vein soon! Cheers for the positive vibes, all the v best to you, Ian
Ian, another fascinating video. For all aspiring bass players your content is essential watching and learning!. I play in local covers bands, so very far removed from your level, shows and stages but you've got me thinking about being a better musician and band mate. I also find your content very entertaining (the preformance snippets, your gear, very detailed gear breakdown and usage, your actual playing, your extremely desirable bass tone, professional pragmatism, etc)
I've many questions 😂.
Thanks @@KiatHuang Really appreciate you taking time to write that. I’m always around if you have questions, and will be ‘upping my game’ here on TH-cam this year with more content and lessons.. Watch this space! Cheers 👍🏼
That synth sound and your playing is so awesome!!!
Thanks Yammubass! Yeah, I’m really enjoying that synth sound.. The 3 Leaf pedals are pricey, but absolutely Incred! 🙌🏽
@ yes, specially the Doom 2, nothing else sounds quite like it.
Fantastic tracking with that octave pedal. That's super difficult to achieve. Even more fantastic is that you've managed to reply to every single comment. Well done and good to see someone that understands community engagement. All the best!
Hey NordicBlunder, thanks for getting in touch! Yes the Aguilar octaver is a real gem, and you’re right about the tracking. I’m chuffed with the touch sensitivity of the synth sound. And yeah, I’m trying to reply to everyone, there’s been some really positive feedback & it’s only right I say thanks. Cheers, Ian
Thank you for this clear explanation. Great to see how you work. And great playing. And indeed that synth sound is next level.
Thanks very much@@fransvanoostrom591Much appreciated 👍🏼
These videos are great! What an epic show
@@stevebadachmusic Cheers 🙌🏽
Love your take on Dancing Queen.Great playing and tips all around.
Thanks Joseph, much appreciated! I used to ‘dep’ on Mamma Mia in the west end about 20 years ago and it suddenly came flooding back! Cheers, Ian
Props to the drummer also….that pocket is deep for the bass sit in.
@@surfrduede Yeah, that’s Justin Shaw.. Fantastic player and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet.. He holds the drum chair on MJ The Musical in the west end.. Not a bad set of tunes to play each night!
Great Video & Great Playing Mate - That 5 string sounds amazing!!! - Love the Yamaha basses :) I’ve had mine for years!!! Never Fails at any gig :) - Thanks again…
Thanks Grant, nice to meet a fellow Yamaha player! I feel like they’re a bit underrated those BBP ones.. They’re build like a tank and sound mega! Cheers, Ian
Wow! That SYNTH sounds so good! 🤩
Hi @iDMaimon Thanks! It’s great fun to play with all those pedals kicked in, that’s for sure!
@iankingbass For similar synthy sound I use my Pigtronix Octava pedal (on fuzz mode and a little bit of octave up) + Bad Stone Phaser.
That's also sounds great 🙌
@@iDMaimon Man I bet that sounds wicked! I love the phaser sound, on the more extreme settings it can sound quite envelope filter-y 👍🏼
Super Sound, good Teamwork thanks to the Guitarist
Hi@@ralfbobbybopp, thanks! Yes, Andy on guitar massively helped me out there!
The changeover at 8:35 is class :)
Heh hey, thanks Ed! Slightly stressful but made it in time 😆
Thanks Ian. As I'm never going to play a gig like this, getting insight into what and how you play is very interesting and revealing. I learnt a lot, especially with the 'live' bits of you playing in context.
Thanks@@colb999Really glad you enjoyed it. More to come!
Fantastic vid! Great presentation, camera angle, mix, wow. And of course really tasty bass playing! Congratulations on a great gig and thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much, really appreciate the kind words. Chuffed to hear you enjoyed it! 👍🏼👍🏼
Amazing rig, astonishing playing!!!!
Hi igorgodinho1279, really appreciate you taking the time to say that. Cheers and all the best to you 🫵🏼
Brilliant bass rig rundown. Thanks Ian! Your tone selections give great insight how to get great definition in the overall mix. I was surprised there was no compressor. The Caveman DI delivers excellent tone. Cheers!
Hi BassClefCity, thanks very much, really glad you found it useful! I often find myself in situations where I’ll need to play very quietly (as well as loudly at other moments) so I tend to avoid compressors because they bring up the quieter notes/sounds as much as they bring down the peaks. It’s very much a personal thing, and compressors work brilliantly for a lot of people, but for me right now, I’m making do without. The Caveman is incred, I love it, it just makes everything thicker and juicier!
This was a great insight to your professional work and gear. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Thanks very much, really pleased you enjoyed it! 🙏🏼
Ian, thanks for another rig rundown video! I love your playing style & tone, so it’s great to see what you’re using. Keep up the great work!
Hey Sean, thanks very much for that, really glad you enjoyed it. I’ll be putting out another one soon highlighting my mini-rig for smaller gigs where space is at a premium… I filmed a gig I did at a Pizza Express in Chelsea called The Pheasantry just before Christmas, so it’s useful footage to show a doubling gig (upright/electric) in a smaller setting.. I’ll get editing! Cheers, Ian
@ looking forward to it!
Great Video/great info.........great to hear the bass tracks standing out in the mix of the songs to hear the role of da bass. thanks
Thanks for the kind words Dan, muchly appreciated! Cheers, Ian
Fast becoming one of my favourite bass players performing the sort of jobs in the industry I would love to! Happy new year
Hi Dan.. Thanks so much, very kind of you to say! I’ll be posting more in 2025 so watch this space! All the very best to you, Ian
Wow Ian this is so super interesting for us "bass nerds" - seeing how these performances are put together by the "pros"
Thanks Chris, glad you enjoyed it.. and I include myself in that group, I’m a full blown bass nerd too.. 👍🏼
Great video, great playing. Subscribed! Oh hey Chiz, wasn't expecting to see you there!
Hey Tom, thanks for that, and for the sub! Yes, Chiz was there and utterly brilliant he was too! Cheers, Ian
Great video and amazing EUB change out! Good that your guitarist had you're back on that one....must have been an interesting conversation.
Hey Martin,
You’re totally right, he completely saved the day there! Even with his help I only had a couple of bars before I was in on electric! 😮
You can always count on Andy!
I know that Yamaha bass! Your tone is beautiful! Loved that lower growl on the Overwater. Very interesting and informative. Liked how you created the synth sound. Yes, please do some videos on pedal setup and sound! The very best to you in 2025!🙏🏻🎉
Hi Char! Thanks for the message, and the kind words! I’ll definitely be doing some more detailed vids about settings/set-up in 2025 so watch this space! Cheers, Ian
Fantastic insight on a rig rundown - thanks for some great ideas!
Thanks so much, glad it was useful! 👍🏼
Thank you! And I certainly appreciate hearing the audio that is your mix! I’m always interested in what other bass players prefer in their mix, nice Yamaha!
Hi Jo, thanks so much, really glad you found it useful. More videos to come! Cheers, Ian
10:13 fill 🤯🤯🤯 amazing video.
Hey Chris, thanks very much, too kind!
Man your playing is so even on those isolated samples. I love these breakdowns- fascinating for an amateur like me to see a pro at work. I had the BBP34 as well and for some insane reason sold it- it was the most reliable and easy playing bass i ever had. The original pickups were a bit lifeless as I remember it but i should have just put nordstrands in.
Also have the SLB300 upright which is lovely. I think the only difference between the standard and the pro is that the pro has a much nicer flamed maple neck, more expensive tuners and thicker wire on the bridge but the chambering and pickup system is identical. I looked at both and decided to save a few $.
Your pedal board is very clever- the work of a real pro- look forward to the more detailed video!
Thanks Chris! Interesting to hear about the 300, and it makes sense to go for that model I think. It definitely sounds more acoustic than the 200 version. I’ll definitely be making more videos this year so watch this space! Cheers!
Another excellent vid, thank you. I'd love to hear more about that Hamstead pedal - and about your onstage monitoring. Speaker wedges / in-ears and that sort of thing. As even pub bands seem to be moving away from actual amps and cabs that would be very useful to learn about. Happy New Year!
Thanks! Yeah, that Hamstead pedal is brilliant, it’s essentially a fuzz but is also so much more! I’m using it to just add a bit of dirt here, and it’s great at that too. I think I’m gonna make a more detailed video on the settings for the FX here, hopefully people would find that useful.
For this gig we were on in-ears, which as you say, seems to be the way it’s all going these days. I love it, as I can create my perfect mix very quickly! Cheers, Ian
Absolutely stunning talent 👏
Hi@Dad-Gad Thanks so much, really appreciate it. Cheers, Ian
Thanks for putting that video together. Great playing too!
Thanks@@Belman5 Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼
I'm a bass player & pedal nerd, and you are next-level my man. Great video and very nice to see the details on how you setup and perform. My first time watching = subscribed!!!
Hi Espowari! Great to meet another pedal nerd! Chuffed to hear you enjoyed the video and really appreciate your kind words, it means a lot. All the best to you sir 🫵🏼
Super nice video. Great sounding instruments and Super explanatory. To be done again !!
Thanks Zenderlike! (Great name btw, I’m a fan!) I’ll be making more videos like this in 2025 so watch this space! Cheers & all the best to you, Ian
Interesting and informative video much appreciated!
I like that the sound of different basses are clearly presented 🎸
Thanks for that@@jsksjdhdjjsjsnsnsn1873 Glad my efforts paid off 👍🏼
Love your rig run down videos and your playing is awesome!
@@iOBSD Thanks so much! V kind of you to say 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you for the Rig Rundown with the concert clips.
I have that Chorus pedal and it is my favorite "flavor" pedal.
@@LeftiBassist Nice one, which one do you have? I think chorus was my first pedal and I had a Boss CE-3 I think it was..
@@iankingbassIt is the MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe.
@@LeftiBassistAh yes, a fine choice!
Broo Thanks for sharing. I loved your tone on the electric bass. Great pedalboard 🎸🎛️🎵🎶🔝‼️
Hey Dario, thanks so much! Yeah, that pedalboard setup took a fair bit of planning but I’m chuffed with how it’s come out, and I’m pleased to be able to fit it all on a ‘Pedaltrain Jr’ board which doesn’t take up too much space.. Thanks again, Ian
Really cool insights, congratulations for you getting gigs at this type of venue! Your playing sounds really great, thank you for sharing!!
Thanks Oscaraha, really kind of you to say! Much appreciated! All the best to you sir 🫵🏼
amazing sounds ! love the pedal combo setup for the synth sound !
Thanks MrClyde, and yeah playing with the synth bass sound kicked in is SO much fun! Cheers, Ian
Another fantastic video , this is turning into the top bass channel for the gigging bassist. The synth sound is very similar to Deeper underground by Jamiriquai . Thanks Ian great video 👍🏻
Hi @blamelouis (is that a Level 42 reference btw?) Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot. More videos to come in 2025! All the best, Ian
Top of the tree approach, great playing
Cheers Harry, much appreciated 👍🏼
You really make magic with a bass, Ian. Just awesome!
Hey GotPocket, thanks so much, really kind of you to say! 👍🏼👍🏼
Brilliant groove filled playing.
Thanks Mark! V kind!
I learned a lot and your playing makes me regret not having watched ITV for 25 years.
Thanks Joanna, much appreciated!
👑 Ian! Amazing video!
Heh hey, thanks Jim! 🍻
Brilliant insight and playing.
Thanks very much!
I have a John East P bass preamp on my MIJ PB62 and it’s amazing how much punch it adds to the mids to cut through when needed
Hi Martin, nice one.. It’s a good investment I think, and it’s ALL about those mids if you wanna be heard! Cheers, Ian
Great video Ian, informative and easy to understand. Love the tone of the Overwater. I`m a weekend warrior in a rock band so the opposite end of the scale from yourself but it`s nice to see how it works in the professional world. Subscribed.
Hi Jerry, thanks for that, very kind! Glad you found it useful. Gonna do a few more of these type of videos and some lessons too. Thanks for subscribing!
Very nice setup, great tones and playing!
@@tallbass Thanks for that, most kind! 👍🏼
Man what an excellent video! Please do a video showing your pedals settings and insights. That bass synth is amazing!! I also have a BBP and I love it.
Hi there SBarbati, thanks for the message. I’ll definitely do the ‘Pedal settings in detail’ video soon, a few people have asked so I’ll get on it! Cheers, Ian
Super interesting video, and killer playing! 🔥
Thanks Diego, v kind of you!
try the hx one mate , its very transparent , no tracking issues on the oc 2 patch , chorus and delays are wonderful , cheers
@@robcarpenter5135 Cheers. Yeah, I should try one of those out at some point 👍🏼
Love the doom 2. Octaver sounds good into an envelope filter or prunes and custard too!
Hi Goldenwilliams.. Yeah, envelopes can work great with the octave too.. Haven’t tried a Prunes & Custard.. Gonna get googling now! Cheers, Ian
@@iankingbass def worth checking out the prunes and custard. There are a few clones of it floating around. Broughton recently released one called the "Calypso". I just got a subspace and friggin love the thing. Thanks for replying!
That are quite a lot of bass guitars for one gig.... But the sound is great of course
Thanks, kind of you to say!
Excellent video Ian
@@MrRandomizer42 Thanks a lot 👍🏼
Incredibly well thought out board and great performances; I had a Subspace and foolishly sold it a few years back... might be on the hunt for another
Hey Charles, thanks very much for that. I know what you mean about the Hamstead, it took me a while to work out the best way to use it, but now I’m loving it. It’s a great pedal, and really controllable. I’ll do a more detailed video on the FX soon 👍🏼
Thanks for this, outstanding ! ❤🔥
Thanks hamijam! Much appreciated 🙌🏽
Great video, you need to keep this going!
I shared the video on basschat today
Also, I bought a 5 string sei bass off you years ago, had Chris McIntyres name on it, oval inlays, you remember it?
Keep this up please, it’s a good insight into the real life of a working bassist!
Hi @@TonyShep65 Thanks for the message and great to hear from you! Thanks for sharing the vid on basschat, very kind! I’m gonna do a few more of these type o’ vids yeah. My next one will be a ‘mini-board roundup’ kinda thing, and then I’m going to look at a more affordable way to put a pro-sounding doublers board together. Anyway, yes I remember that bass, it was a good un! One of those ‘why did I let that one go’ basses! 😆
Strong Robert Lewellyn energy 💪
Ha ha, didn’t realise I was giving off Kryten vibes! 😆
Thank you that was very interesting it has to be amazing to play in wembley arena
Hi JHardy, thanks! Yeah it’s quite something I have to say.. Thanks for checking out the vid, Ian
Very cool! Thanks for sharing this!!
Cheers for that!
Great video and explanations
Thanks James, much appreciated! 👍🏼
Outstanding work mate. ❤
Thank you my friend! 🫵🏼 🙌🏽
Wow, that's some smoking bass playing there. Great video.
Hey 68Goldfish! Thanks so much, really kind of you to say!
Excellent stuff Ian , hope you're well brother
Cheers@@alexcarter66 It’s been a while yeah! Hope you’re doing good, hope to catch up at some point 👍🏼
Fantastic video, thank you. You have a touch of David Gilmour about you.
Hi there, thanks.. Ha, yeah a few people have said that… I wish I had his cash! 😆
Good work, sir!
Thanks very much! 👍🏼
Great video Ian. Have a great 2025
Thanks@@alexkidd4144 and a happy new year to you too!
9:00 amazing how you can stay focussed on your playing with those vocals sounding like someone's strangling a herd of cats 😂
@@user-kb2zv5be8x 🤣🤣I’m sayin nothin! 😆
Thanks for sharing man
@@CuchoCanton cheers 👍🏼
Great rig tour from a working pro (like me 🤓), thanks!
Thanks Laurence! Hope you found it useful. All the best, Ian
@@iankingbass I like your three preamp system, as a fellow doubler: my solution has been the RMI Basswitch (built by Lehle and discontinued), and now my GR acoustic combo is getting the job most of the time. Giving the PA a pre-blended and EQ'd signal is vital. By the way, love your playing! :)
@@LaurenceMollerupVery cool, the GR gear looks GREAT! Are you happy with it? Thanks for the kind words 👍🏼
@@iankingbass So far so good!
Very cool!
Thanks JTthunderbass! (Great name) 👍🏼
Very cool! I'm a drummer/percussionist and always enjoy seeing how bass players think about things. Who was on drums + perc here? A real lesson in rhythm section + click playing every time you cut to a performance video.
Hi Aidan, thanks for getting in touch, great to hear from you.. The drummer is Justin Shaw, such a top bloke to have on a gig like this, he holds the drum chair on MJ the musical in town.. The percussionist is Aisha Djidjelli who plays drums with the Hans Zimmer Live touring band.. She’s just won a couple of ‘Modern Drummer’ awards actually.. One for her work with Hans and the other for her playing on the film ‘Dune 2’.. She’s wicked! Cheers, Ian
@@iankingbass Thanks for your response Ian! I'll definitely be listening to them both more. 👍
Great 🔥 Thank you
Hi Giuliomolteni, thanks for that! 👍🏼🙏🏼
Thank you !
Thanks for checkin out the vid 👍🏼
Beautifully presented video with great explanations of the rig - delivered in a calm non-patronising manner. Would be great to know what strings you were using on the BBP34? Loved the show clips - you absolutely nailed Dancing Queen!
Hi GSquared! Thanks so much for the kind words, it means a lot. Really glad you enjoyed it. I use Elixir Nickel wound coated strings. Gauge 45-65-80-100 on the 4-string. I love them! Smooth feel, nice warm, deep tone and they last forever! Cheers, Ian
Yes it is Ian " You can't blame Louis" 😊
Love that tune! 👍🏼
Nice, I wonder how the 'synth-y' sounds without the chorus pedal on
Hi @mojito6629 Good question! It’s still pretty phat, but does t have the ‘shimmer’. It’s a bit more - straight dirty n subby kinda thing.. Cheers, Ian
Ian pure wow! Your synth sound for Olly Alexander tune needs explanation please! Deary me what a bass tone! Thank you in advance chief! 🤙
Hi acidbass, thanks so much for that! I’m definitely going to shoot an ‘explanation vid’ where I talk about the settings for the FX on this board. watch this space! Thanks again for the good vibes, Ian
Mate, your synth sound is FAT. Love it!
Oh no, a magic tone wood aficionado.
Switching from double to electric mid song .... Crazy
Hey Christian. Yeah, bit stressful! But my mate Andy on guitar did me a solid and helped put the double bass in the stand whilst I faffed around with pedals! Got there with a bar or two spare…. Just!
@iankingbass yes good job everyone. While not being a professional, I even need time adjusting to a different set of strings. Can imagine smoothly switching between instruments.
Great video thanks Ian, can I ask what stand you use for the upright bass ? I've just got my daughter an electric upright for Christmas but not sure what stand to get that's trustworthy.
Thanks Again. All the best
Hello the bass monster! Thanks for the message. I’ve got a Stagg one. It’s pretty sturdy and didn’t cost hundreds of pounds! (Around £65 from what I remember - I’ve put a link in the description below). I tend to gaffa the ‘feet’ to the floor, just to be a bit ‘belt & braces’ about it all, but overall it seems pretty solid! Cheers, Ian
Just found your channel Ian -and very happy to have done so! Absolutely fantastic playing; perfect blend of solid groove and unbelievable chops! 👌Playing at this level do you ever stress over having just the 1 five string on stage -incase of malfunction? I've seen a few videos lately of that 3 Leaf pedal and it sounds great (and very expensive!) 😁 Very nice work Ian, thank you for making this video! 🙏
Hi Rob, thanks for that, very kind of you to say! I know what you mean re. the 5-string, and I always change the 9-volt battery out before a gig like this. But overall, I know that I’ve got the passive 4-string to use if anything goes wrong with the 5-string. That 3 Leaf pedal is great actually, and while v expensive, I think I’ll always be pleased I got hold of it. I’m going to do another video featuring my smaller board soon, and I even wondered whether a video on putting together a more affordable rig would be useful to bass players. Lots to be getting on with in 2025! Cheers, Ian
@@iankingbass yes please Ian, your take on a more affordable rig would be great to see
@@KiatHuangRight, I’m on it! 👍🏼
Cool video, thank you! Anyone ever tell you that you resemble David Gilmour?
Hi@@mikevonhohenstein5587 Ha, yeah a few people have actually! I’m probably a fair bit shorter than him tho! 😆
Great Vid 👌
Thank you@@DJFisherBass 🙏🏼
Hi Ian, great video and really informative- I’ve not seen the Caveman stuff before, if you were using a backline rig would you always choose BP-1 over say the DI output from an Aguilar AG700 for the FOH send?
Hi Gunsfreddy, that’s a great question. I would always choose the Caveman over the D.I. Output from an amp (even a high quality amp like an Aggie). The Caveman D.I. is … how do I put it… super awesomely posh in the extreme! Cheers, Ian