10 Classic Basses You Need to Play Before You Die

Today’s new video is one we’ve been wanting to make for a LONG time; The 10 classic basses you need to play before you die. All the big names are there - Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Music Man and Rickenbacker - If you are a bass player, these are the instruments you just have to get your hands on!

You have to check out this video before you can die a happy basshead.

As always, see you in the shed…

Scott :)

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[MMiler]

very impressed with "American Scott"'s ability to channel diverse players from lots of eras and genres.

[Khangle]

I'm overwhelmed by Ian's passion and knowledge. He's killing it.

[thegroomscorpse]

one of the most iconic bass line got played by a sax player, nice

[krgac]

Glad you brought out that factoid about Wilton Felder on I Want You Back. That's a very little known fact. He was dear friend of mine, and I have great memories at his home and stage playing together. He was one of nicest people you'd ever want to meet. I miss him a lot. Thanks for giving him props!

[baldbassdude]

does this dude have his own channel? he's killing it with his enthusiasm. made me pick up my bass again after a week of inactivity haha

[Bottomfeederonfire]

I’ve never played a Rickenbacker but ever time I hear one I fall in love with the tone.

[ezbass]

A deep dive on short scale basses would be great as they seem to be having a real renaissance these days.

[matthewb]

As to the Hofner's lack of sustain: I love the thumpy tone of a hollow body. That's why I have one. Edit: Can't believe you left out the Danelectro Longhorn. The Who's My Generation was recorded with one.

[jscotlandr]

Love how you ran through the different basses highlighting the tonal differences, giving examples of the musicians that played them and played samples from songs. You did all that engagingly and without filler and drama. A+

[foffstrings]

Hate to be the one, Rock The Casbah bass line was Topper Headon (the drummer) who also laid down the piano when he was alone in the studio. The guitars and vocals were added later. Only took me forty years to find that out.

[wilsonmarcelino]

I'm fine dying without food but have all these basses.

[JoeMM]

Ian you’re the absolute best bass person on the internet right now! I would love you to talk about what tones you get out of your basses, like a list of go to’s for different gigs or how you go about finding the right tool for the sound you hear in your head using what you have available. Also was surprised by my comment being right there in the video, I don’t make many at all!

[Groovegandalf]

Please do a full video on the Ric basses. I have never been able to find any sort of real deep info/history video on the bass guitars, which is kind of nuts for how legendary they are and as they have been come a go to in a lot of metal (stoner, doom, etc.) now a days

[grafhilgenhurst]

Alembic Series 1. In the late 70s, it was the bass to have if you had $2000 to spend. Stanley Clarke to John McVie, Phil Lesh, John Paul Jones all played them. Beautiful wood, neck through the body construction, brass hardware, active noise cancelling. It was the bomb!

[josephkaplan]

Tina Weymouth fan here! Tina was known to use the mustang, but not on psycho killer, which appeared on the “77” record. She used a fender precision bass, and occasionally a music master.

[alexmartin]

How about the Gibson EB three, or is it called the SG bass? Jack Bruce with cream

[johnadams]

I want a "Deep then Deeper Dive". 10 minutes on your 78 Jazz with 9 of the minutes focused on getting that Bobby Vega vibe!!! Do it....

[jedfriedland]

Ian is such a natural organic paring for the brand Scott has built. SUCH a value added asset. THANK YOU!

[mattrock]

Wow. That’s some seriously awesome (and diverse!) bass playing. Knocked every riff out of the park. And amazing attention to detail. Hats off to you, sir!

[stagehand]

The Thunderbird was my clickbait! But I would love any of these. A deep dive series would be fabulous. Particularly on the Stingray with Leo's non-compete ending. Great vid!