Reggae Bass?

[Ricky 4000]

You know, there's something about all these special reggae basses... Matching headstocks! 😉 😎

[Al Krow]

Wasn't quite expecting this from Eric Burdon, it's quite a departure from the 1964 original version, but I think it's great and defo deserves an honorary mention on this thread! 

 

[Reggaebass]

Good video here of ziggy Marley in New Orleans, one of my favourite Marley basslines 🙂

 

[Reggaebass]

Really nice playing  here from Danny Morris , the flats on his bass are over 15 years old and his muting , timing , and playing just behind the beat in places is superb .

 

[Reggaebass]

A new release from Nattali Rise 🙂

 

[Ricky 4000]

Happy Xmas everyone!

 

[Reggaebass]

1 minute ago, Ricky 4000 said:

Happy Xmas everyone!

 

Merry Christmas Ricky to you and your family ☝️

[Reggaebass]

This groove and the sound of the acoustic bass is so good. 

@Frank Blank I think you will like this one 🙂

 

[Frank Blank]

6 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

This groove and the sound of the acoustic bass is so good. 

@Frank Blank I think you will like this one 🙂

Indeed so! Keeping, if nothing else, a gentlemanly theme...

 

[chris_b]

The Skatalites used double bass to good effect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bLVdKbPHHY

 

[Reggaebass]

31 minutes ago, chris_b said:

The Skatalites used double bass to good effect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bLVdKbPHHY

 

Loving that Chris ☝️

Lloyd Brevett was the double bassist according to wiki.

Edited December 26, 2019 by Reggaebass

[Stub Mandrel]

Back to the subject of this thread, I've had the delight of learning the (incredibly not-difficult) One Love. Can't say I've got a perfect Family Man sound but I just used the neck pickup on a Jazz with the tone right down and even with roundwounds it sounds nice .

Edited December 26, 2019 by Stub Mandrel

[Reggaebass]

6 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

Back to the subject of this thread, I've had the delight of learning the (incredibly not-difficult) One Love. Can't say I've got a perfect Family Man sound but I just used the neck pickup on a Jazz with the tone right down and even with roundwounds it sounds nice .

One love and one drop have to be my favourite Family man basslines, I also use a jazz with the tone rolled off and a bit of mid , great tunes ☝️

 

[jazzyvee]

On 12/03/2019 at 13:56, Stub Mandrel said:

Funny, discussing my upcoming activities this morning my daughter said why not suggest a reggae song - everyone likes reggae and the basslines should be easy (she said that not me!)

It reminded me how many years ago I saw Steel Pulse; all the way through the bass player drove it along with solid, straightforward rhythmic lines.

Then a couple of songs from the end he got a solo and went right off the scale.

So don't underestimate reggae bass players!

if it was a good many years ago then it was most likely Alvin Ewen. He is an incredible musician and plays a lot more than reggae on bass. He used a Jaydee Custom for many years then Yamaha Nathan East basses. i did a gig playing guitar with him about 5 yrs ago doing Stevie wonder covers. Awesome player. The current bass player is another superb bass player and also a Brummie , Amlak Tafari 

 

 

[Frank Blank]

I used to be in the ‘reggae bass lines are easy, surely’ camp, until I tried playing some. It makes me realise how uptight my style of writing/playing is. I’m off to listen to LKJ.

[chris_b]

1 hour ago, Frank Blank said:

I used to be in the ‘reggae bass lines are easy, surely’ camp, until I tried playing some. It makes me realise how uptight my style of writing/playing is. I’m off to listen to LKJ.

Me too. Depping in a band with Jamaican drummers was a hugh learning curve. Then you realise you have to relearn everything you thought you knew. I loved it.

Edited January 2, 2020 by chris_b

[Ricky 4000]

Heads up! @Happy Jack has just put this up for sale!

 

Oooo.... IF I could spare the cash, and IF I could physically lift that bass -- I would sound immense!!!

Now THAT is a reggae bass... 😬

 

Edited February 3, 2020 by Ricky 4000

[Stub Mandrel]

Increasing convinced a Jazz bass on neck pickup with tone rolled right back is the way to go 🙂

[Reggaebass]

Just now, Stub Mandrel said:

Increasing convinced a Jazz bass on neck pickup with tone rolled right back is the way to go 🙂

Absolutely stub, with tapes or flats 

[Ricky 4000]

6 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

Increasing convinced a Jazz bass on neck pickup with tone rolled right back is the way to go 🙂

 

6 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

Absolutely stub, with tapes or flats 

No, this is what a Jazz sounds like:

🤩

[Reggaebass]

Reggae jazz bass, and rig😎

[StickyDBRmf]

I went to Negril back in '86 before all the Sandals-type places took over we got outa the plane in Montego Bay grabbed a taxi & headed toward our destination by the time we hit our first pit-stop for a Redstripe & tinkle we hooked up w/ our first bag of Ganja & proceeded to SLOW DOWN. The Island took over we got to the S. End of Negril found our boy friday picked out our dub tapes & high quality bud & I FELT THE MUSIC. We were there 10 days but the effect hasn't warn off. Reggae has to be FELT. I don't recommend any type of trendy chemical amusement aid but they all worked for me and I know going to Jamaica is expensive and dangerous as a field trip but to play Reggae you gotta BE IN THE TING.

[TheMaartian]

14 hours ago, StickyDBRmf said:

I went to Negril back in '86 before all the Sandals-type places took over we got outa the plane in Montego Bay grabbed a taxi & headed toward our destination by the time we hit our first pit-stop for a Redstripe & tinkle we hooked up w/ our first bag of Ganja & proceeded to SLOW DOWN. The Island took over we got to the S. End of Negril found our boy friday picked out our dub tapes & high quality bud & I FELT THE MUSIC. We were there 10 days but the effect hasn't warn off. Reggae has to be FELT. I don't recommend any type of trendy chemical amusement aid but they all worked for me and I know going to Jamaica is expensive and dangerous as a field trip but to play Reggae you gotta BE IN THE TING.

Ah, nothing like real Lambsbread. The perfect ganja for reggae. Still have a few seeds. Maybe 20+ years old. They'd never germinate, but I keep them for memories' sake.

[jazzyvee]

On 04/02/2020 at 11:02, Reggaebass said:

Reggae jazz bass, and rig😎

The groove Master himself Mr Aston "Family Man" Barrett!

[StickyDBRmf]

The Jazz Bass and Reggae. Was that the topic? If you accidently move the knobs put tape over them. (all real bass players know you don't need knobs) I have played Reggae with a Jazz, w/ a fretless P., w/ a Pedulla 5 string fretless P/J, and now with a 12 string Grand Stick Dual Bass Reciprocal. (that's for u cats that didn't read my introduction. DBR). Oh, and I also have a ESP LTD w/ active p.u.'s and a Hartke bass that only has the J p.u. working that I tore the frets outa the right way that I paid $30 US for (the P p.u. worked when I bought it but there were no strap buttons...that musta been the reason for the price), and an Ibanez 8 string that I took the frets out of the wrong way and I CAN PLAY REGGAE ON THOSE TOO. I said you don't need knobs on your axe someone here tell how to play with the flesh of your fingers...Oh bullocks I'm not trying to be a twit. Put your pick down and stroke the string with as much flesh as you can for "tone". Check out any upright players technique it'll work fr Reggae