pmjos Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I am just getting tired of the SBL BS ........... why now apparently Six Sting Bass Sucks not just 5 -ho about 4? Why not take string off and do 3? I'm not a Groove Hacker or Low End Lover. I just want to be spoken to like a grown up get better at bass without all the utter twaddle......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Scott's a great guy, you may not agree with what he says and TBH I think stuff like the 6 string sucks video (which haven't watched yet) is designed to create a talking point. Chill a bit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 It’s just click bait marketing to keep the interest up for new users. The actual lesson content on the site isn’t like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjos Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Let me be clear.............. there is nothing wrong with what he does - nothing at all. There is nothing wrong with his talent, capabilities or teaching all excellent. BUT the poxy click bait jargon is annoying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 He gets paid per click for the 'free' videos he puts out on YouTube, hence the clickbait. Once you get past whatever gimmick is the title of the clip, there's usually (although not always) something useful in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I too have an SBL subscription. The lessons in the courses are significantly better than the stuff you see on YouTube. Other than that, the forum, or "Campus" as they call it, is ok but full of kids. The mods are like playground supervisors. So I generally keep clear of these. The seminars can be good, with some good stuff from Ariane Cap, Danny No Morris and others. Scott's caned enthusiasm can grate, but in the lessons he's not like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1510337584' post='3405787'] He gets paid per click for the 'free' videos he puts out on YouTube, hence the clickbait. Once you get past whatever gimmick is the title of the clip, there's usually (although not always) something useful in there. [/quote] Agreed. I find his boundless enthusiasm a bit wearing at times, but he gives some good advice and a lot of helpful stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Yes, I saw that latest title pop up and thought... “Ah, this’ll be a video about the things you need to properly think about and address if you want to transition effectively to a sixer...” and so it proved to be. Like others have said, he makes a proportion of his living by attracting clicks on YouTube and it’s just the nature of the social media world that “Why six string bass sucks!” will get more views than, “Foundational left and right hand muting techniques and note placement applications for beginner and intermediate six string bass players”. Doesn’t make the Social Media Vlogger/clickbait style any less annoying for those older than 21 years old but at least there is a solid and logical reason for it. Bottom line, Scott is very good at 2 things, bass teaching and social media marketing/monetisation. More power to him. Tho I reserve the right to temporary differing views when being spammed by his bots on Facebook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 18:19, Grangur said: I too have an SBL subscription. The lessons in the courses are significantly better than the stuff you see on YouTube. Other than that, the forum, or "Campus" as they call it, is ok but full of kids. The mods are like playground supervisors. So I generally keep clear of these. The seminars can be good, with some good stuff from Ariane Cap, Danny No Morris and others. Scott's caned enthusiasm can grate, but in the lessons he's not like that. In your opinion is the subscription charge worth it as I’ve been considering signing up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Hi @Jimothey for me it's been worth it. But the best thing to do is go to SBL and get a free 14 day trial. If you can't find a link, email them and ask, they are very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 18:01, pmjos said: Let me be clear.............. there is nothing wrong with what he does - nothing at all. There is nothing wrong with his talent, capabilities or teaching all excellent. BUT the poxy click bait jargon is annoying. Welcome to the internet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Hi Grangur Yeah I’ll give that a go and see how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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