The Bass Tone Secrets of Hadrien Feraud (Bass Tales Ep.17)

There are only a handful of bass players who I think of as bass royalty - and one of them is with us for today’s episode of Bass Tales!

Completely self-taught, Hadrien Feraud possesses mind-boggling bass chops and has performed with the likes of John McLaughlin, Mike Stern, Bireli Lagrene, Lee Ritenour AND Chick Corea.

In today’s new video, you’ll hear Hadrien play through his Ken Smith Burner 5-string - and slam out some solos on his signature Mayones. I hope you enjoy digging into these tones!

As always, see you in the shed…

Scott :)

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[MJTbreww]

First time I’ve actually heard Hadrien speak, seems like he’s a really cool dude. Monstrous player! The speed and accuracy!

[richardgudino]

This guy's hilarious! I wasn't expecting so much personality, but I guess makes sense given his musicality. Thanks Scott, loved this one!

[myxmop]

Having had some personal interactions with the guy, all I can say is he is an incredibly humble, gracious, always self-deprecating and extremely funny. His musicianship is unparalleled!!!

[MrBen]

I've watched a bunch of incredibly humble people on this channel.. and then came Hadrien Féraud

[shibboleth_without]

I love old Hadrie's Ken Smith sound. It's unbelievable.

[JettoDz]

"But at least, every note that you played was actually heard. And then you get fired". I had to apologize to my neighbour sleeping next door because I actually laughed hard at that. Brilliant.

[frankierodriguez]

truly one of my favourite musicians today, really a bass giant. what I didn't know is that he is so outrageously funny. hell I love this guy!

[emote]

Refreshing to hear a virtuoso genius having such humility and a sense of humor! “Very Popular in my home town living with my parents.” The complete opposite of Jaco “I am the greatest bass player in world”! -though not meant to demean the late, great one as everyone around Jaco said great things about him.

[xavierjonez]

Glad he’s getting the recognition he deserves. Top 10 of all time for sure!

[ELMEMEROXD-tt]

Super talented, super funny, super cool, super everything. Hadrien is the man 😎.

[eyeofbass]

Hadrien is so real. Quite entertaining, while delivering stellar musical artistry. Definitely enjoyed the segment, and oh those basses! 😍

[vincentm]

This guy has a quick sense of..humor....I love it!

[MarkJKLawrence]

I love the way he has all these different basses and yet sounds exactly the same on all of them 😆

[robertnoble]

"this guy is an absolute monster in every sense of the word" is a funny compliment

[ashleynutley]

Loved it, he's hilarious 😂 what a player. He obviously takes his playing seriously but not himself 👍

[breakfastplan]

Hung out with Hadrien.... You guys have no clue how deep this man is. Hes very much the bass equivalent of Bruce Lee- When you get past his amazing bass playing, you come into his life philosophy which is amazing and so very far beyond the bass.

[BetterCallJohn]

I've been waiting for this, thank you Scott!

[tomastuharsky]

I say Hadryan play twice live. Both times with Dean Brown no less. Everytime a pleasure! Awesome playing and he also writes great songs!

[per-olafengen]

An amazing guy and super humble! Your awesome bro!

[Joe_Murphy-REV_Realty]

I've been a professional bass player for almost 40 years. And, I've NEVER done any of the things this guy can do. He's a BEAST!! But, do NOT get bummed out if you are a new pro bassist!! You don't HAVE to do these things...EVER!!! Lock down the groove. Stay with the click and the drummer. And, listen across the band and react accordingly! PERIOD! .... Hadrian is absolutely AMAZING!! But, very few of us have to do any of that. It's so much more about your POCKET!! .... I'll stop here.