I agree. Lots of country and rockabilly songs from the early 60s played low leads like this and it always sounded so cool. I wish it would come back in fashion.
Layla was the one that really did it for me the most here but mostly they all sound pretty brilliant. I would be curious to hear Radiohead's "Street Spirit" with one of these. And surf and rockabilly music in general. Great work!
Thanks! I plan on making another one of these videos soon (hopefully). I'll try to incorporate "Street Spirit" as well as some surf and rockabilly in it.
@@ShawnHeath I'm really into the idea of a 7-string version of the Bass VI. A Bass VII, if you will. Tuned just like a 7-string guitar down an octave. Ibanez did an extremely limited run of this but I don't think anyone else ever made it. If you can make this, you'd be my hero!
It's recommended to use it when you are using like a baritone in a full band situation. It cuts out more low end, which could technically be achieved with an eq pedal where you do a full cut of all frequencies below 100hz. The idea is to be able to play the bass strings without having low tone clashes with your bass player. It is pretty effective in that respect.
Now that's a fun experiment! It's fun seeing how differently everyone uses these BEAST-6'ers! I did some improvising metal and Star spangled BAnner and Obituary and Sepultura with mine, lol... */w\/w\*
The first song will still get you kicked out of Guitar Center! 😂 Great bass VI conceptual demo, I’ve been on the fence about buying one and this demo helps with my decision.
I wish I could say I love the bass 6, cause it definitely has a very unique and interesting sound, but my goodness do those things fight you every step of the way. Never felt comfortable to me to use in a bass guitar setting, so I restrung it as a baritone guitar and have been having a much better time with it
Me too! I tune mine C Standard instead of B. I play with a full orchestra....woodwinds and horns. Our most common key signatures are F, B flat, E flat, and C, so it makes playing rhythm decidedly simpler. Also, on a 30" scale, that low E sounds a bit "flubby". Just like a Baritone Guitar tuned up a half step. Hell, my standard guitars pretty much collect dust now! Happy playing, friend.
Some of these sounded really good, but there was definitely a bit of muddiness in some where the two basses were duking it out in the same low range. I guess traditionally the bass vi was used to double the (acoustic) bass part, and in that case it would sound clean. Two different low bass parts usually sound not great, in my opinion, unless planned out pretty carefully.
Yeah, there were definitely parts where Bass VI was clashing with the regular bass part. I still left it in because I wanted the viewer to weigh in on what worked and what didn't.
@@HandOfDoom9349 Hi Ben. Thank you so much for this. Since 1963 I’ve always assumed it was the V6. Poor Jet and Tony both sadly passed on. I actually met Jet about 15 years ago at a 60s show in Epsom England. He wasn’t looking good though. Thanks again. Mike 🙋♂️🏴🎸
we need a guitarist who can do all guitarists /top ones //can do on guitars / on this // i mean all tapping shredding /speed distortion ,, etc,,and a throw of bass like slapping would make a new band member // the FIRST THAT //PROBABLY ON CUSTOM MADE INSTRUMENT /MODERN TREMOLO ETC,, will be WANTED /IN A GOOD WAY ,, BUT HE,S GOT A LOT OF BLISTERS TO GET BEFORE BEING THAT GUY// or is he out there // id take a musitian like that in band in a sec //\]
I've been playing with a country band that plays "Killin' Time" by Clint Black, I do the baritone part on that song and play tictac bass for all the other songs. I've also been writing some originals and making videos like this. I'm really a bass player, but this is quickly becoming my new favorite instrument for both bass and baritone.
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@1:06 it’s sounds like Rock N Roll McDonalds by Wesley Willis.
You can even play the Rhythm Guitar parts an Octave down this way too.
The Bass lends itself well to the Country and Rockabilly type stuff, Nice work!!!
I agree. Lots of country and rockabilly songs from the early 60s played low leads like this and it always sounded so cool. I wish it would come back in fashion.
@@MattTheBassPlayer im doing something similar
I would love to hear it.
@@MattTheBassPlayer th-cam.com/channels/OfEaNwPGCos85X3SOPDiqQ.html
Very cool channel! How are you tuning your guitarbass?
Layla was the one that really did it for me the most here but mostly they all sound pretty brilliant. I would be curious to hear Radiohead's "Street Spirit" with one of these. And surf and rockabilly music in general. Great work!
Thanks! I plan on making another one of these videos soon (hopefully). I'll try to incorporate "Street Spirit" as well as some surf and rockabilly in it.
Brilliant mate loved the versatility you brought out in this instrument !
Transmission was something else here it was amazing
Robert Smith's one of the favorite guitars
Indeed. A large percentage of The Cure's guitar leads were played on a Bass VI.
I think a lot of these sound better than the originals!
Thanks! I agree. I think more bands dare to go this low with their guitar leads.
@@MattTheBassPlayer Hey man, I'm trying to build a guitar for the GGBO. Would you like to follow my progress?
@@ShawnHeath Yeah! I just subbed. Good luck in the contest!
@@MattTheBassPlayer Awesome! Thanks man! I hope you enjoy and if you've got any special request, let me know.
@@ShawnHeath I'm really into the idea of a 7-string version of the Bass VI. A Bass VII, if you will. Tuned just like a 7-string guitar down an octave. Ibanez did an extremely limited run of this but I don't think anyone else ever made it. If you can make this, you'd be my hero!
Im gonna need a full cover of Hanginaround on a bass VI.
I'm convinced most songs would be improved if guitars were swapped out for Bass VIs
This is awesome!
I have a question, Does it sound more "guitar-ry" if you engage the bass cut "strangle switch"?
It's recommended to use it when you are using like a baritone in a full band situation. It cuts out more low end, which could technically be achieved with an eq pedal where you do a full cut of all frequencies below 100hz. The idea is to be able to play the bass strings without having low tone clashes with your bass player. It is pretty effective in that respect.
@@MattTheBassPlayer thank you for the in depth answer
Now that's a fun experiment! It's fun seeing how differently everyone uses these BEAST-6'ers!
I did some improvising metal and Star spangled BAnner and Obituary and Sepultura with mine, lol... */w\/w\*
The first song will still get you kicked out of Guitar Center! 😂 Great bass VI conceptual demo, I’ve been on the fence about buying one and this demo helps with my decision.
Enjoy your videos very much. Guitarplayer myself but love the bass man. Subbed and looking forward to more videos from you!
Thanks for the kind words! I love making these videos and I have plenty more to come!
This is so awesome.
I wish I could say I love the bass 6, cause it definitely has a very unique and interesting sound, but my goodness do those things fight you every step of the way. Never felt comfortable to me to use in a bass guitar setting, so I restrung it as a baritone guitar and have been having a much better time with it
Me too! I tune mine C Standard instead of B.
I play with a full orchestra....woodwinds and horns. Our most common key signatures are F, B flat, E flat, and C, so it makes playing rhythm decidedly simpler. Also, on a 30" scale, that low E sounds a bit "flubby".
Just like a Baritone Guitar tuned up a half step. Hell, my standard guitars pretty much collect dust now!
Happy playing, friend.
very cool indeed !
GREAT WORK!!!
Some of these sounded really good, but there was definitely a bit of muddiness in some where the two basses were duking it out in the same low range. I guess traditionally the bass vi was used to double the (acoustic) bass part, and in that case it would sound clean. Two different low bass parts usually sound not great, in my opinion, unless planned out pretty carefully.
Yeah, there were definitely parts where Bass VI was clashing with the regular bass part. I still left it in because I wanted the viewer to weigh in on what worked and what didn't.
That looks like a lot of fun!
Great playing man!
If you want to hear real low end Fender 6 growl played as lead, check out Jet Harris on Diamonds (1963). Awesome 🙋♂️🎸🇬🇧
Indeed. Jet Harris was a pioneer and a legend of the Bass VI.
Diamonds was actually a standard Gretsch guitar detuned to D.
Jet played the VI on Besame Mucho and Man With The Golden Arm.
@@HandOfDoom9349 Hi Ben. Thank you so much for this. Since 1963 I’ve always assumed it was the V6. Poor Jet and Tony both sadly passed on. I actually met Jet about 15 years ago at a 60s show in Epsom England. He wasn’t looking good though. Thanks again. Mike 🙋♂️🏴🎸
just imagine ,,primus plus hendrix /metallica etc on 1 inst // 2 much possible/ of course he sings and dance too
:)
we need a guitarist who can do all guitarists /top ones //can do on guitars / on this // i mean all tapping shredding /speed distortion ,, etc,,and a throw of bass like slapping would make a new band member // the FIRST THAT //PROBABLY ON CUSTOM MADE INSTRUMENT /MODERN TREMOLO ETC,, will be WANTED /IN A GOOD WAY ,, BUT HE,S GOT A LOT OF BLISTERS TO GET BEFORE BEING THAT GUY// or is he out there // id take a musitian like that in band in a sec //\]
3:13 Now that sounds punchy, RIP Eddie Van Halen
What amp?
I'm using a Vox AC30 amp model on my Line 6 Helix.
What do you normally play on that thing?
I've been playing with a country band that plays "Killin' Time" by Clint Black, I do the baritone part on that song and play tictac bass for all the other songs. I've also been writing some originals and making videos like this. I'm really a bass player, but this is quickly becoming my new favorite instrument for both bass and baritone.
@@MattTheBassPlayer oh, check out Rhyolite Sound. Great job of tic tac bass doubling on a baritone
Beatles, Beach Boys, any bass line, The Cure, Stoner, Sludge, Doom, Metal
Oh yeah it sounds punchy.
do metal /speed//no im not 16//47 lol\
I gotchoo bro... Obituary, Sepultura, HateBreed, SOD on mine...