10 Gadgets to Make You a Better Bassist (Or NOT?)

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  • Опубліковано 7 тра 2020
  • 👉 My full beginner bass course: yeah.bassbuzz.com/gadgets
    Do these bass gadgets improve your playing, or is it just marketing B.S.? I put them to the test - no sponsors, no punches pulled.
    Practice setup tips from the BassBuzz forum - forum.bassbuzz.com/t/going-am...
    Wanna know how I rated all these bass gadgets? Then watch the video, silly. It’d be soooo boring to just write them here. Here are some quick descriptions of what they do:
    Creative Tunings Spider Capo - allows you to selectively capo individual strings, giving you a lot more customizable tunings than a standard capo.
    TC Electronic Aeon String Sustainer - Modeled after the EBow, the Aeon sends out a small magnetic field that makes the string vibrate. (translation - it’s magic)
    Guitar Triller - multi-surface string striker that you can use to get a bunch of interesting sounds, very different tone than fingers or a pick.
    Vox amPlug 2 Bass Headphone Amp - plugs directly into your bass, so you can easily practice with headphones, no amp required so you don’t annoy the neighbors or wake up your family.
    Blackstar Fly 3 Bass Practice Amp - a tiny tiny amp that you can carry around easily. Don’t buy without watching my no-holds-barred review. 👿
    TC Electronic Unitune Clip - A bass-friendly clip-on tuner with strobe or needle display.
    Korg TM50 - A classic Korg tuner/metronome combo, with backlight, pitch generator, and standard metronome controls. Current gen is the TM60, I’ve had this TM50 around for a few years.
    Gruv Gear Fretwrap - straps onto your bass neck to keep your strings from ringing when you’re not playing them. (and some other muting functions)
    Gruv Gear Fump - a muting device you slide over the strings next to the bridge, giving you a pseudo palm-muted, old school tone
    Hipshot XTender Drop Tuner - this bass gadget is a replacement for your normal tuner. With the flick of this switch lets you drop your E string down to a lower note and back on the fly. (anywhere from Eb to a low B)
    Make sure you catch the next gear review video by subscribing here, so you don’t waste money on any crappy gear - yeah.bassbuzz.com/subscribe
    #bassgadgets #notsponsored

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  • @BassBuzz
    @BassBuzz  4 роки тому +414

    What’s your favorite bass gadget or accessory? 🎸

  • @dernicolas6281
    @dernicolas6281 4 роки тому +3519

    my top bass gadget that makes me a better bassist: nail clipper.

    • @ebx100
      @ebx100 4 роки тому +80

      Touché

    • @joycesanders4898
      @joycesanders4898 4 роки тому +69

      ..makes sense...as a bass/classical guitar player,..I use my nails...hey, it works for mE..

    • @Uglydisease
      @Uglydisease 4 роки тому +71

      unless you're Steve Harris

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  4 роки тому +265

      Noice

    • @kensonwesley
      @kensonwesley 4 роки тому +2

      XDD

  • @flameward3708
    @flameward3708 3 роки тому +619

    me: doesn't own a bass
    also me: *_binges every single BassBuzz video_*

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  3 роки тому +205

      Sounds like you need to buy a bass Maria :)

    • @drewgoodeniii8325
      @drewgoodeniii8325 3 роки тому +19

      Time to buy!

    • @FKMDC
      @FKMDC 3 роки тому +32

      Easiest way is get a box, a circle hole in the center, and 4 rubber bands

    • @KaitlinGaspar
      @KaitlinGaspar 3 роки тому +31

      some more positive peer pressure: get a bass! gET A BASS!! GET A BASS!!!!!!! 🥳

    • @OllieWales
      @OllieWales 3 роки тому +10

      Get a bass!! Squier affinity basses are amazing starters, up to you which one you go for. Personally I'd go 4 string jazz

  • @FrancescoBignardi
    @FrancescoBignardi 4 роки тому +520

    The bass community needed and deserved a channel like this. Helpful, simple, nice, funny. Thank you dude, you deserve all the success you achieved.

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  4 роки тому +26

      Thanks Francesco!

  • @johnd5790
    @johnd5790 3 роки тому +316

    That Vox plug actually has 9 drum tracks if you hold the power button when changing beats. That tool is amazing

    • @Smuckeroni
      @Smuckeroni 3 роки тому +3

      Was looking to buy one and wasn't aware of that, thanks for commenting this!

    • @whyattmackee5988
      @whyattmackee5988 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah I noticed that too

    • @emosings4798
      @emosings4798 2 роки тому +2

      I have that vox plug and it really helps when you live in an apartment

    • @maxoconnor5087
      @maxoconnor5087 2 роки тому +2

      I have one and use it when I feel like playing at 2 in the morning

    • @NerttheNert
      @NerttheNert Рік тому +4

      Yeah it’s nice but it’s very flimsy and breaks quickly if you are not very careful

  • @oldclem_
    @oldclem_ 4 роки тому +567

    dude you're killing it in the bass teaching game!

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  4 роки тому +42

      Thanks Dan!

    • @MsAhutch
      @MsAhutch 3 роки тому +11

      Agreed, I've been playing off and on for 16 years and I've never been able to play any Primus. This guy taught me sufficient enough slap skills this very morning in 20 minutes to learn my name is mud. Thank you and keep up the good work

  • @anyaw743
    @anyaw743 4 роки тому +543

    I have the Vox Amplug and it is pretty decent and convenient, especially for the price. Plus my family don't have to hear my noob bass playing which is a big win

    • @colelaroche8982
      @colelaroche8982 4 роки тому +4

      You should get one

    • @Edgar193
      @Edgar193 4 роки тому +19

      I got my first bass and picked up the Bass Vox. I use it with my Audiotechnica ATH-M50x and its a dream to pracitce with.
      I also hook it up through a 3.5mm male to male (Aux) to my 2.1 ch sound bar in my living room from which I can use my 150W Subwoofer for my bass.
      I dont think im getting a big Bass Amp anytime soon with the Vox!

    • @anyaw743
      @anyaw743 4 роки тому

      Edgar Fernando it is really great. Only thing is the amount of batteries you go through, but using rechargeable ones helps

    • @tuskintuskin
      @tuskintuskin 3 роки тому +9

      The Amplugs it is what I take with me when I go shopping for used instruments. It's an easy way to quickly check if the electronics are working, if you can't use an amplifier. Plus the noob playing thing :D

    • @sebastianjames7423
      @sebastianjames7423 3 роки тому

      its honestly one of my best purchases ever

  • @ondrasukdol6654
    @ondrasukdol6654 4 роки тому +190

    3:45 drone metal bassists : Ill take your entire stock

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  4 роки тому +32

      Right? That sound is radddddd.

    • @alfredoeguren316
      @alfredoeguren316 3 роки тому +5

      It literally sounds like Damage Inc and a lil bit like Orion

    • @H3XFULL
      @H3XFULL 3 роки тому +4

      @@alfredoeguren316 exactly, it's the start of Damage inc

  • @jameshowen2445
    @jameshowen2445 3 роки тому +133

    My mom got me a Squier PJ bass for my birthday yesterday so now I'm practicing, love her so much. I've always thought that you don't need a super expensive instrument to get started

    • @Xellx3
      @Xellx3 3 роки тому +4

      How are you doing now 3 months after?😀😀

    • @jameshowen2445
      @jameshowen2445 3 роки тому +9

      @@Xellx3 Mostly just playing simple stuff like Blink-182

    • @Xellx3
      @Xellx3 3 роки тому +3

      @@jameshowen2445 Love that! That's cool man!

    • @morten1
      @morten1 3 роки тому +10

      You don't need expensive, period.
      But it's nice to have some decent quality in the long run.
      There's a lot of very good quality for little money today though

    • @kennethchou4384
      @kennethchou4384 3 роки тому +7

      Yeah, the quality kind of peaks at $1000. Stuff above that is more speciality or self indulgence.

  • @PureJadeKid
    @PureJadeKid 4 роки тому +229

    I love that you play a Squier bass Josh. All about skill and practice, not about the instrument necessarily. Thanks for teaching us all so much! (It is OK to have and use a great instrument, but you need to practice anyway.)

    • @McDoinky
      @McDoinky 4 роки тому +16

      PureJadeKid
      Also it’s a classic vibe series which is one of the best squires ever made

    • @rolux4853
      @rolux4853 4 роки тому +8

      The Squier Classic Vibe Series are top notch instruments!
      In fact I sold my MIA Precision Bass and bought the Classic Vibe 60s Precision Bass, because I liked it so much and after my standard setup (polishing the frets, rounding the fretboard edges, adjusting the neck and lowering the strings etc.) it played just like, if not better than the MIA Bass.
      The only thing I wasn’t totally impressed with, was the pickup, I exchanged it for the Custom Shop 62 Precision Bass Pickup.
      But this is a mod I was considering for the MIA Bass to, since I wanted a more vintage tone.
      With the freed money I got a nice tube amp!

    • @Fonkemman
      @Fonkemman 3 роки тому +3

      Lol, for most people the vintage modified or classic vibe squires are already expensive and very well made.

    • @arlolambdin8710
      @arlolambdin8710 3 роки тому

      Squier makes some good basses. I had a Jazz by them, and although not as good as the Fender Jazz I bought (and sold :( ) later, it was a great bass and I continued playing it even while I had the Fender.

    • @CIA_Gnome_Patrol
      @CIA_Gnome_Patrol 3 роки тому +4

      @@Fonkemman they had a big price increase recently, they used to be 330-350$, now most are 450. At the old prices buying one was borderline theft, they’re so good. I guess Fender finally realized it.

  • @tnhnoztel
    @tnhnoztel 4 роки тому +370

    josh is like the bass equavalent of a box of chocolate you'll never know what you're gonna get

    • @JETJOOBOY
      @JETJOOBOY 4 роки тому +3

      Unless you look at the insert that tells you what each chocolate is....
      Or watch this video?

    • @steveachelis
      @steveachelis 4 роки тому +4

      Gunna get quality.

    • @lewqitz
      @lewqitz 3 роки тому +1

      Kong Guan jars. If you know you know.

  • @PolishBike
    @PolishBike 3 роки тому +128

    There's a fingerprint mark on my monitor that lines up perfectly with your forehead

    • @kurbstomp100
      @kurbstomp100 3 роки тому +4

      That's funny bro, but who asked?

    • @jjs8426
      @jjs8426 3 роки тому +11

      @@kurbstomp100 you did

    • @elansleazebaganno
      @elansleazebaganno 3 роки тому +15

      @@kurbstomp100 Man, imagine being in a conversation and someone brings something else up and you just go "THAT'S CRAZY BRO BUT DID I ASK"? At best you'd be told to shut the hell up and at worst you'd get in the face. Take that how you will.

    • @ljessante4997
      @ljessante4997 3 роки тому +4

      @@kurbstomp100 haha lol but who asked you

    • @heygek2769
      @heygek2769 3 роки тому +2

      @@kurbstomp100 your mom

  • @CellarStudioProductions
    @CellarStudioProductions 4 роки тому +89

    The Fret Wrap is commonly used in metal (djent especially) for heavily distorted guitar and bass tones. When placed on the headstock it stops the overtones the string ends produce from ringing out whenever you're muting while playing very staccato rhythms. And considering that is a "GET IT!" in my books. Just helps with keeping the mix clean.

    • @Leon_1711
      @Leon_1711 4 роки тому +5

      Cellar Studio Productions I can only agree. I always use it behind the nut, even when I’m practicing, just because it’s so much nicer if you don’t hear the string ends ringing. #1 guitar/bass gadget for me.

  • @wtcornet
    @wtcornet 4 роки тому +105

    IF you haven't made the video already, you need a effects pedal version of this video.

  • @SokuThePunless
    @SokuThePunless 4 роки тому +41

    Fun fact:
    The Amplug actually has more than 3 drum patterns, including a metronome. If I remember correctly, they’re located in the 3 default beats. Each default beat is a mode, for lack of a better term, with 2 other beats. For example, the metronome is the third beat of mode 3 (the last default beat). To get there, click the beat button until you get the third default beat. Next, hold down the beat button and press the power button twice. I hope this is helpful.

  • @pmvoice88
    @pmvoice88 3 роки тому +54

    The Blackstar is much improved by adding the extension cab. I've used it at open air "acoustic only" gigs and it's just enough to get my upright bass over the din of the acoustic guitars.

    • @shuruff904
      @shuruff904 2 роки тому +1

      I shouldve never pawned mine.....but I caught covid, and I'm still paying on my Stingray just to keep it mine...
      I hate my life 🙃

  • @effess8698
    @effess8698 4 роки тому +53

    The String Sustainer generates some very interesting sounds when used with a fretless bass

    • @SaintNine
      @SaintNine 3 роки тому +10

      I can imagine, but as Josh says, how much use is that in a band situation? I would have thought it'd be more for solo work, but if you can make it work, hats off to you.

    • @snow15243
      @snow15243 2 роки тому

      @@SaintNine it would be cool for drummer + bassist duo.

  • @lornepay4264
    @lornepay4264 4 роки тому +226

    The vox sounds like a useful product that I would actually use 😂

    • @ebx100
      @ebx100 4 роки тому +45

      And it's a lifesaver when you are stuck in a different country with a bass but no amp due to a pandemic.

    • @wanderingminstrel1768
      @wanderingminstrel1768 4 роки тому +19

      I have the Vox and would recommend it, brilliant bit of kit. Hard on batteries so just be aware, otherwise, no complaints.

    • @TackyHarmonica
      @TackyHarmonica 4 роки тому +4

      Same, I was going to get one but I read that it isn’t very durable and I’m a very clumsy person so I won’t for now...

    • @yaninaayalaherrera8956
      @yaninaayalaherrera8956 4 роки тому +21

      I bought it two years ago and I swear by it. One of my best purchases. I use it for practice a lot. I even used it to try a bass I bought from a guy and we met at a park so had no chance to try it on an actual amp (yes I bought the bass)

    • @steveachelis
      @steveachelis 4 роки тому +7

      My results with the Vox were much different. It had a terrible background hiss. It was okay when I was playing, but if I was reading music, flipping pages, looking for the next UA-cam video, or doing anything other than playing, the hiss was too annoying. I returned it.

  • @kuroimusic
    @kuroimusic 4 роки тому +33

    Victor got it from his guitar player brother (they're all geniuses). It's in some rig rundown here in youtube.
    I have the blackstar mini amp and it's true all you say, its distortion is preposterous. But I use it with great headphones and plugging in my phone, so I can play over songs, drum loops and drum machine app. In that way, it is superior to the vox plug.
    I also have the polytune and it's the best thing ever.

    • @joycesanders4898
      @joycesanders4898 4 роки тому +1

      ..geniuses who've taken over Nashville...is a good time for Music.

    • @damienscanlon5585
      @damienscanlon5585 4 роки тому +1

      I also have the Blackstar mini amp. And while it's not great for low end or trying to play with other musicians, it's headphone jack works fine and is superior to those Vox headphone amps just because I don't have to keep buying batteries and you can get some okay compression with it.

  • @ryanmoody9293
    @ryanmoody9293 3 роки тому +38

    I’ve watched so many of these videos and never realized that his tattoo is a damn banana

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  3 роки тому +15

      Surprise! 🍌

    • @henryfreeman7748
      @henryfreeman7748 3 роки тому

      Surprised me too u duh

    • @VerySaltyPants
      @VerySaltyPants 3 роки тому +1

      It's a bassnana.

    • @faydout
      @faydout 3 місяці тому +1

      Velvet Underground fan, or do you just need something to show scale at all times?

  • @jepatawaran
    @jepatawaran 3 роки тому

    I like your videos. It teaches me new things. I'm new to bass and i'm originally a guitar player, but having you in YT doing these kinds of videos helped many people a lot. Thanks!

  • @Ashinra
    @Ashinra 4 роки тому +31

    Extra points for the Flight of the Concords snippet at the beginning 🤣

    • @NoelKunz
      @NoelKunz 4 роки тому

      Think about it!

    • @quintonudink3538
      @quintonudink3538 4 роки тому

      Children in the street using guns and knives

    • @cape3015
      @cape3015 4 роки тому

      Liking BassBuzz even more after that treat!

    • @peps7721
      @peps7721 3 роки тому

      @@cape3015 ...and forks

  • @perryborn2777
    @perryborn2777 4 роки тому +73

    If you've got a Fender Rumble amp it's got a headphone jack and an aux jack, and if you're just practicing in an apartment it works great, just hook up your headphones and run a metronome or a drum machine through the AUX port and go to town, everything will route through the headphones, and you can change the volume of your bass and track separately. Really helpful if you've got the amp

    • @NoelKunz
      @NoelKunz 4 роки тому +1

      I am going to try this with my Rumble thanks for the tip!

    • @perryborn2777
      @perryborn2777 4 роки тому +1

      @@NoelKunz no problem! Just make sure you've got a decent set of headphones, and when you're about to run the aux through it, make sure the volume on the device that's going to be providing the sound starts looow, cause it gets loud quick. I hook my laptop into it fairly often, and I usually leave the volume on it around 8-12.
      Have fun!

    • @MrBlahdiblahdi
      @MrBlahdiblahdi 3 роки тому

      This is how I practice at home but the amp is heavy, and the vox plug would be better.

  • @TheRealSonBae
    @TheRealSonBae 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome review! I’m just getting back into playing after 30+ years away and your reviews have been key to helping select my kit.

  • @Snitchsista
    @Snitchsista 3 роки тому

    Just bought and started playing my first bass a month ago (a 60s Mustang Fender-Squier in surf green), and I'm loving your tutorials! Thanks so much for uploading, I'll be watching them all, already getting used to the pinky on the strings, which I never thought would happen :) Now subscribed

  • @malegirlboss
    @malegirlboss 4 роки тому +4

    Aww I just ordered this Vox Amplug 2 today, I am relieved to see that you liked it. I am even more pumped to try it out now. Thank you for the helpful info!

  • @justineden3606
    @justineden3606 4 роки тому +14

    I personally use the Vox Amplug. I combined it with a bluetooth to aux receiver to have backing tracks play through the headphones and still be able to walk around as I play.
    Also those Calyton picks are life!

    • @Shelsight
      @Shelsight 4 роки тому +1

      Hey, can you explain this more? Sounds great... :)

  • @McJaews
    @McJaews 3 роки тому +5

    The string sustainer made your open E sound exactly like the opening note of Rosetta Stoned from TooL's 10,000 days album.

  • @aidencasts
    @aidencasts 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for the VOX thingy, I was on a $250 budget but I didn’t wanna buy an amp yet, it really came in handy, thanks dude your awesome😎 +1 follower🤙🏿

  • @mattweber5675
    @mattweber5675 4 роки тому +15

    The guitar triller is similiar to Funk Fingers (see Tony Levin). For a lesson in the XTender Drop Tuner see Micheal Manring, specifically his song The Enormous Room with 14 different tunings. My son bought me a Vox AC 30 amPlug by mistake & it sounds great on bass. It has an awsome overdrive tone with my Ibanez Artcore semi-hollow.

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  4 роки тому +2

      Yes, Manring is the king of changing tunings in a song! Amazing.

  • @finfondler998
    @finfondler998 4 роки тому +7

    I picked up one of those Vox headphone amps and it's made playing bass around the house so much easier. I can literally play all night long while my partner is asleep hahaha

  • @Breakbeats92.5
    @Breakbeats92.5 4 роки тому +47

    I've got one free gadget that will drastically improve your playing, it's called practice!

  • @myflyisopen.8732
    @myflyisopen.8732 2 роки тому +15

    I have the Fly 3 bass amp and love it. I don't know why you had any issues with the tone because I got nothing but compliments. If it's dimed it is going get a shitty sound, and that can be any bass amp. For an added bonus, adding the second speaker improves the sound immensely. Then there is the added value is the headphone output and the aux input. All I need is this unit, an aux cable, my headphones, and it's perfectly suited for private practice.

    • @theerectus2004
      @theerectus2004 2 роки тому +1

      I have to agree. For $75 it’s fine. It’s what I take out on my back porch so I don’t get my neighbors mad or early morning jams that don’t wake the kids up. And it fits in my gig bag!

    • @myflyisopen.8732
      @myflyisopen.8732 2 роки тому

      @@theerectus2004 mine was $59. I got the second speaker a year later for $39.

    • @theerectus2004
      @theerectus2004 2 роки тому

      @@myflyisopen.8732 nice! I ordered from the wrong website.

    • @myflyisopen.8732
      @myflyisopen.8732 2 роки тому

      @@theerectus2004 Sam Ash had them.

  • @yaninaayalaherrera8956
    @yaninaayalaherrera8956 4 роки тому +33

    Top use of FOTC 🤣
    I bought the Vox headphone amp and it is one of the best purchases I ever made. It feels a bit flimsy but I've had it for years and it didn't break and I'm usually someone who breaks everything
    I use them with some Skullcandy earphones. It has an aux entry so is quite useful. It has drum tracks, basic ones but it's there.
    Eats up batteries like crazy but I always have a spare of rechargeable AAA ready for it.

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  4 роки тому +7

      Same here, had it for years and no breaks. Works great with Skullcandy for me too!

    • @onym1
      @onym1 3 роки тому +1

      used the vox aswell, mostly so i wouldnt disturb flatmates but i recently got a palmer pocket bass amp pedal, recommend it a ton. It has a lot more room to control tone

  • @eliezerjk90
    @eliezerjk90 3 роки тому +1

    You forgot mentioning the aux input feature on amplug... I plug my phone into it and use it with multitracks minus bass... Super useful for rehearsal!!

  • @michaelcho6484
    @michaelcho6484 3 роки тому +1

    Hey BassBuzz, love your videos! Would love a video on acoustic bass(more acoustic guitar than upright). I love the sounds coming from Steve Swallow's bass, Aram Bedrosian's work, and Alice in Chains' Nutshell. I really like their woody feel. Keep it up!

  • @wodenmetal5908
    @wodenmetal5908 4 роки тому +106

    I just now started using a sock I tied around the neck as a muter, also works.

    • @SprunkCovers
      @SprunkCovers 4 роки тому +1

      the poorter is the classic yet loyal best friend for muting

    • @danielcalifornia4739
      @danielcalifornia4739 4 роки тому +11

      I use a bandanna which works pretty great and looks cool too lol 😁

    • @SaintNine
      @SaintNine 3 роки тому

      Cool!

    • @geraldfriend256
      @geraldfriend256 3 роки тому

      Sweat bands that go on your wrist are very efficent.

  • @GrungeGarden
    @GrungeGarden 4 роки тому +82

    How do you not have more subscribers?!!?!????!?!!!

  • @scooterwood2034
    @scooterwood2034 4 роки тому +2

    Hopefully no one else already mentioned this, but the Vox amplug has 9 drum beats! When you click the drum machine button for the first beat, click it again but hold it, then click the on/off button to switch to the second variation of the first beat. There's even a "metronome" option on the third variation of the third beat!

  • @federicovillarroel1253
    @federicovillarroel1253 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this videos Josh, I think you're a great teacher dude. Keep it up!!

  • @ayden9836
    @ayden9836 4 роки тому +11

    I have the vox amplug and I find it really convenient when I want to practice at night 😁

  • @themigwel6185
    @themigwel6185 4 роки тому +7

    Nice to see all those quirks and features. And the Doug scores at the end really help us.

  • @jacobwood969
    @jacobwood969 4 роки тому

    This is perfect in every way, thank you, I'm definitely going for the spidercapo.

  • @pi_husky4485
    @pi_husky4485 3 роки тому +9

    Mine is the “Amp and Bass” its a great tool for any bass

  • @gooble69
    @gooble69 4 роки тому +4

    Love the fact that you're rocking a Squier Bass.

  • @old_confusion6792
    @old_confusion6792 4 роки тому +3

    thx this video is very usefull and informative and especialy good for beginners ( more so on a budget ) keep up the great work :D

  • @contrabajo5206
    @contrabajo5206 4 роки тому +2

    Josh, love your BassBuzz vids!!! There are actually 9 rhythms in the Amplug, 3 different rhythms for each genre, but to get them you must hold down the RHYTHM button as you press the ON button, the instructions are clearer on the owner's manual, keep up your great tutorials, I am very inspired by them😊

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Musashi! Yes, I blew it on the Vox, apparently reading the manual is too complicated for this bass player. :)

    • @contrabajo5206
      @contrabajo5206 4 роки тому

      No worries, when I first read it on the manual my mind was blown, it is pretty easy to miss it, actually I did the first days🤣 Yeah, our bass players minds, well that's because we are too busy grooving. And also thank you for your lessons, you may have missed that little detail but I wish I had half of your bass powers and skills to teach, see ya on your next lesson😎

  • @alanaheath8496
    @alanaheath8496 3 роки тому

    Ur Vids are really helping me progress in bass playing

  • @MatthewSmith-sz1yq
    @MatthewSmith-sz1yq 2 роки тому +3

    A pick I've fallen in love with is one made by the company Purple Plectrums. They are fairly expensive, but feel awesome in your hand(no more slippery/dropped picks due to sweat!) They are kind of unusual, because they are absolutely massive (the grip part is almost as wide as my thumb, and the entire pick is about a third of my palm), but this means they don't really flex as much, so you don't get as much of that "twang" noise that can sound kind of gross on bass. It sounds like a "smoother" pick noise, sort of like a blend between finger noise and pick noise.
    It's also way easier to play, since you have more leverage and better control over the point. I've even messed around with using the sides or even the back of the pick, they produce a sound almost identical to finger noise, and sound absolutely awesome as a striker for slap bass, though I haven't actually tried to use it that way in any songs (hard to slap and pluck if you are using a pick for it).
    They make some special ones that have jewels inlaid into them, or other fancy stuff, I just got their regular version (best as I can tell the various versions are practically identical sound-wise, just different shapes/decorations). Check them out, I've fallen in love with mine! Plus it's always funny when a guitar player does a double-take staring at a pick large enough to be dangerous when thrown!

  • @martinheath5947
    @martinheath5947 4 роки тому +4

    Bob Babbitt foam muting tip:
    Two separate pieces of foam/sponge. Stuff one between E and A string and the other between D and G ;)

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  4 роки тому +1

      Ooh, cool idea! Thanks for sharing Martin.

  • @djijspeakerguy4628
    @djijspeakerguy4628 6 місяців тому +1

    Living in a college dorm, I find that AmPlug headphone bass amp extremely useful! I can plug it into my headphones, but I also found that it works with the AUX input on the back of my older JBL Charge4 Bluetooth speaker, which their current Bluetooth speakers unfortunately lack! Not nearly as loud as my Rumble 40 back home and there’s a slight signal delay, but surprisingly, the tone is extremely solid!

  • @korrigan6072
    @korrigan6072 4 місяці тому

    I bought the VOX amplifier after seeing your video and it's just awesome to always be able to practice with my AKG headphones.
    Thanks for that advice !

  • @hippolyteduclerc8138
    @hippolyteduclerc8138 4 роки тому +7

    I bought my first bass a few daysago, it is also my first instrument, I decided to spend an extra 50€ on the bass and get a cheaper amp, got the Blackstar Fly 3, and I love it. Of course I can't compare it to anything else, and I also know it's very limited, but it's perfect for me to train during the lockdown...

    • @toonyfox9153
      @toonyfox9153 4 роки тому +1

      Same! I got a bass ukulele and the blackstar fly and i love it too! Yea its not really blasting a bass that shakes the house but it can do good and if anybody needs a better bass you can plug the fly into a bigger speaker

  • @Yo-sl3yx
    @Yo-sl3yx 3 роки тому +17

    3:45 every cliff burton live bass solo

  • @v12cat
    @v12cat 3 роки тому

    Brilliant channel!! Great tuition style without laboring or repeating every point 10 times!! I've wanted to learn bass for years. Bought a Squire 20th anniversary P-Bass recently and just received a Vox Amplug2 on the back of your video..It's excellent!!

  • @808Mark
    @808Mark 2 роки тому

    I was wondering about the bassfly 3. I was just about to buy it for my active bass and I'm glad i saw your video in time lol

  • @liamtuneblom7123
    @liamtuneblom7123 4 роки тому +4

    Loved the vid. Also the vox

  • @sqlb3rn
    @sqlb3rn 4 роки тому +21

    Silent practice solution, ha! My family just has to deal with my bass playing, for I am Lord of the castle.

  • @chrissandoval7675
    @chrissandoval7675 4 роки тому

    i have much love for my old morley fuzz/wah. grew up on bootsy and a lot greats back in the day and when i introduced it into the punk scene during high school..... a great tool for switching tone really fast. you can go from deep round lows to sharp attacks in an instant. combining the wah and fuzz tones made for some great intros and bridges. anyhow, i can't play anymore but still love learning.

  • @paulmessamore2440
    @paulmessamore2440 3 роки тому

    The box box is super cool just got it on your recommendation. Thanks so much

  • @johncbeer
    @johncbeer 4 роки тому +4

    Hipshot Bass Extenders are must-haves. Been using 'em since '97.

    • @the_real_brett_h
      @the_real_brett_h 4 роки тому

      Would they work C to Bb A# drop

    • @johncbeer
      @johncbeer 4 роки тому

      Do you mean on the C string of a 6 string bass? I would say yes. However be careful. If you have them on multiple strings and use them simultaneously, that will loosen up the neck and you'll start getting string buzz. Having said that, Michael Manring has a custom Zon fretless that allows him to drop each string, at the bridge AND the headstock, all at the same time. I have no idea how he pulls that off, other than he's God.

  • @daviddolnics726
    @daviddolnics726 4 роки тому +10

    Hey Josh, this was a honest and useful review, I also dig Amplug, and your channel! I was wondering, what could have gone wrong with your Fly 3 bass. Either the unit is defect or you were having too high expectations (which I doubt) If my settings still sound weird on your gear, it may need a repair. Try using gain at tops 50% both clean and drive channels, the volume knob will be more forgiving (you most likely will not need more than that). For me, compression did not work well (it took the effect too long to enter) so I dropped it. I had no issue with sub octave at max (passive jazz pickups, active EQ, it endured a slight bass lift). Practicing in a room with a guitarist would sound audible if your friend doesn't crank it all up, but along a drummer it obviously would not deliver. Buzzing can be caused by some unstable components, not necessarily the electronics: try to remove rear cover if you don't use any batteries and check if the plastic feet are intact, it happened to me that because of these slight instabilities the thing went buzzing and I thought the speaker was damaged, nope :) the guys at the local guitar store laughed their asses off when I returned it for repairs like "help me please I fried the thing" , so did I after one drop of superglue solved the issue. I am not a smart man. But am I a good bassist? Also no. Cheers anyways!

    • @KeithCollyer
      @KeithCollyer 3 роки тому +3

      Seconded. I bought mine after trying a couple of other small amps and I'm amazed at how good something so small can be. Yeah, you aren't going to get the thump in the chest, but that's the low volume. BUT I have heard of other people getting results like Josh's, and it seems there have been some quality issues.

    • @aaronwebb1548
      @aaronwebb1548 3 роки тому +1

      I can't speak to the bass unit (yet) but the guitar Fly 3 is an awesome little thing, and I think it's great it's a bluetooth speaker so I can run backing tracks through it while I practice. I was going to grab one for my bassist so we could busk together without him needing to invest in an acoustic bass.
      It's also good for picnics!

  • @billytai3069
    @billytai3069 4 роки тому +1

    Love the VOX Bass AmpPlug (AP2-BS) with built in drum machine. I highly recommend it for practicing. I usually play it with my iPhone or iPad plugged into the aux. I did buy the mini AP2-CAB but I almost never use it for same reason as your review on the mini amp. It just sounds way better just using a good pair of headphones. There are also settings to compensate for active and passive basses.👍

  • @jorymil
    @jorymil Рік тому +1

    The Vox amp also works with guitar - it's been great for late-night apartment practice. You can also run the headphone out to a Bluetooth speaker or the aux input of a full-size amp.

  • @tjsogmc
    @tjsogmc 4 роки тому +5

    The Vox is a must have item. It allows quiet practice, not just for others, but eliminated outside distractions for you. The built in drum tracks are a huge plus when practicing.
    Everyone should use it. It should be issued with each bass purchase

  • @lucassfer
    @lucassfer 4 роки тому +278

    "a pick"
    wait, that's illegal

  • @jasonfalzarano1589
    @jasonfalzarano1589 4 роки тому

    Great vid bro!!! Well done mate 👌

  • @Shmilli
    @Shmilli 3 роки тому

    Bought the Vox Amplug because of this video! Thanks for the tip :D

  • @eloliasos_8612
    @eloliasos_8612 4 роки тому +4

    i have the backstar fly 3 and with the extra speaker i sounds really good and is more than enough to fill my room with sound and if you want to feel the bass you shouldn't have bought a practise amp to begin with. the whole point is that its small and doesn't rumble so it's suitable for apartments

  • @matthewpayne2035
    @matthewpayne2035 4 роки тому +29

    Would the Fump work better if fitted from the G string up, might get more even pressure.

    • @a_wretch_like_me9665
      @a_wretch_like_me9665 4 роки тому +2

      I wondered the exact same thing

    • @kirkbolas4985
      @kirkbolas4985 4 роки тому

      matthew payne

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  4 роки тому +4

      Not really, still comes out uneven.

    • @ernieD
      @ernieD 4 роки тому

      Actually i had better luck using it from the G string up. The thicker B and E strings stayed better, more evenly muted along with thinner A,D,G. But still not perfect. And i mostly keep thick, nylon tapes on a few basses, so that helps too.

  • @kylewadley5031
    @kylewadley5031 2 роки тому +1

    I use a Korg GA Custom for a tuner for guitar and bass. I have never gone below its range and have found it to be very accurate.
    It also has a very cool display

  • @Profitsoocool
    @Profitsoocool 3 роки тому

    Bro love your content I been recently watching your videos and helping me a lot since I’m a new bass player

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  3 роки тому +1

      Glad I could help Edwin!

  • @MedFokDJ
    @MedFokDJ 4 роки тому +18

    *9:00*
    M E S H U G G A H

  • @naibean
    @naibean 3 роки тому +3

    7:02 That smile, that damned smile.

  • @frankvozak7280
    @frankvozak7280 3 роки тому

    Thank you for replicating my experience with the Blackstar---Mine has been sent to stereo use

  • @NashvilleStudioBass
    @NashvilleStudioBass 4 місяці тому

    After learning guitar with a thumb pick, I transferred it to the bass, “dobro” and banjo. I usually use my first 3 fingers and thumb to play. I seldom play bass with 2 fingers like you do. It took practice to get each finger to sound the same but I feel I also take it off to slap, which for me is infrequent.

  • @plusmin09
    @plusmin09 4 роки тому +3

    If you're wanting to check out some really great use of the Hipshot, check out Michael Manring!

  • @jotape666n6
    @jotape666n6 4 роки тому +6

    flight of the conchords references every where!!

  • @etyramone2000
    @etyramone2000 4 роки тому

    Nice and honest review, thanks! The new fender rumble series seems a lot better than the old rumble 15w that I had in my beginner pack. The vox amplug was like incredibly better in comparison. A lot of useful tips I wish I knew at the time in your video all in all !

  • @Telecastersanonymous
    @Telecastersanonymous 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve got the vox bass practice plug in thing. It’s also got an aux port to pipe in music to play too. It’s helped me greatly since I got my bass and started learning a 2 months ago

  • @old_confusion6792
    @old_confusion6792 4 роки тому +9

    Could you leave a link to all of the products

  • @MrGuitarko
    @MrGuitarko 4 роки тому +3

    Hey Josh. Thanks for a kind review on a Blackstar FLY!
    That seemed kind of obvious to me at the first sight, but then I went over 5 UA-cam reviews and they all have been complimentary, so I considered buying that amp as a practice one...
    I probably have to accept that you can't save the space AND sound quality at the same amplifier.

    • @BassBuzz
      @BassBuzz  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah I don't know how it got such great reviews... besides that maybe it was reviewed by guitar players, or people who were paid to review it. No bass player I know would be happy with that sound.

    • @MrGuitarko
      @MrGuitarko 4 роки тому

      @@BassBuzz Well speaking in fairness, my guitarist friend enjoys his Blackstar FLY.
      "It is the best combo in terms of size to sound" by his words.
      Fair enough I guess... If you're playing a guitar :)
      I'll keep looking for my practice amp. Your video on that topic was really helpful btw!

  • @arthurmac2511
    @arthurmac2511 9 місяців тому

    You're awsome, you make a huge difference in my learning process

  • @arlolambdin8710
    @arlolambdin8710 3 роки тому +1

    I have always been a fan of the felt picks, not that I use them often, but I think they give a better tone over a normal pick, but give all the advantages of a pick.

  • @havok404yt3
    @havok404yt3 3 роки тому +3

    I don't see anything wrong with the blackstar fly 3 bass, try plugging it in to the B1on and plug in speaker to your mini amp.👍😉

  • @MrBeachMadness
    @MrBeachMadness 4 роки тому +3

    Tony Levin has been making and selling "Funk Fingers" for years...waaaaaay better than the Guitar Triller.
    Get the NordyMute for the best string mute.

    • @alecmullaney7957
      @alecmullaney7957 2 роки тому

      I wear a ring on the tip of my thumb for trilling

  • @yeeearrrrr
    @yeeearrrrr 3 роки тому +1

    I actually love the roland bass micro cube. Its incredibly diverse and I see what you mean about lacking bottom end but for what it is I think its the best gadget for what it does

  • @frankvozak7280
    @frankvozak7280 3 роки тому

    Thanks you for sharing these neat devices and giving a good review for each,

  • @crtl5911
    @crtl5911 4 роки тому +3

    I have the fender rumble 25 and it is loud, I even have played small gigs with it you wont regret!

  • @iliketrains3495
    @iliketrains3495 4 роки тому +4

    Is it bad that I kind of want the trill thing? Sounds like it could simulate a Marxophone is used on an acoustic guitar

  • @maxibasse38
    @maxibasse38 4 роки тому

    Well detailed and well explained video.
    I discovered accessories.
    Thank you ! 🎸🎸🎸

  • @budduggly7781
    @budduggly7781 2 роки тому

    Just bought the Vox headphone amp. I love that thing! Best gadget yet!

  • @jbirzer
    @jbirzer 4 роки тому +8

    The Guitar Triller looks like a poor man's Funk Fingers. (a more clever person would be Tony Levin)

  • @BertFlamingo
    @BertFlamingo 4 роки тому +5

    0:49-0:50 if anyone wondered what that one second of prog death was it's New millenium cyanide christ by Meshuggah (4:27)

  • @JETJOOBOY
    @JETJOOBOY 4 роки тому

    That Vox thing is exactly what I've been looking for but I NEEEED it to have an adjustable 3.5mm input so we can play along to favourite tracks etc.
    Love the Drum Track though... didn't expect that.

  • @MichaelStoneham
    @MichaelStoneham 3 роки тому

    A good practise home amp is the Roland Cube 20XL Bass. Great tones, and some extra effects built in.

  • @justinmoore6162
    @justinmoore6162 4 роки тому +3

    Josh is the bass version of Doug DeMuro

  • @soul-and-friends
    @soul-and-friends 4 роки тому +3

    3:46 when I heard that my brain went:
    There'saninfestationinmymind'simagination
    Ihopethattheychokeonsmokecause Imsmokinthemoutthebasement

  • @awaygoodday
    @awaygoodday 4 роки тому +2

    Walking into a GC... asked about a Fretwrap.... "...and that's when the fight started...". I am new to bass and I was amazed at the hardened views people have about them. It a love or hate item with bassists, performance purists, and hacks in GC's... I bought 2... off of Amazon.

  • @Sukant98
    @Sukant98 2 роки тому

    This was really helpful thanks!!