Hello Fellow Bass Lovers, I feel the need to clarify myself. I consider Real Bass Lessons UA-cam as my classroom. I have been a teacher for 50 years, 30 at Berklee. That being said, I do delete posts from time to time. This is not a public forum for debate, argument, or “Your” teaching. I love discussion with other players and fans, but when the words begin to stray from what is actually presented in my video I may choose to delete the conversation. I am presenting my teachings, and opinions. Actually a person recently got mad at me for not debating him about “his Opinion.” There are plenty of bass groups online where you can show off "your" gear and pontificate endlessly. If you want to be the teacher, start your own group. Hope you understand. Jim
Found your wonderful world of bass tutorials just within the last few months. I may be an old dog, but there is always something new. That looks and sounds so fine to my ears. Thank you so very much for what you do.
Oddly enough, I bought mine back in early 2002 and it's identical to yours. I just wish the extra long scale strings for it were cheaper but at least they last forever, and you're correct, it does an excellent job of capturing the tone and sound of an electric upright.
They sure do! And they started much earlier than Rob Allen. I still have my Godin Acoustibass fretless from 1994 - tracked one down after reading a review in Bass Player magazine. It's a delightful instrument!
I heard one today on UA-cam and Yes! it sounded beautiful. You playing Double bass, have you seen the Toby Chennell Arco Acoustic. I liked the Rob Allen Deep 5 was very sweet sounding.
Great playing and gorgeous instrument. Jim, in this video you briefly mentioned using Simandl fingering in the lower part of the fingerboard and 1234 higher up. Is it because it is a fretless, or because it is 35"?
Hello Fellow Bass Lovers,
I feel the need to clarify myself. I consider Real Bass Lessons UA-cam as my classroom. I have been a teacher for 50 years, 30 at Berklee. That being said, I do delete posts from time to time. This is not a public forum for debate, argument, or “Your” teaching.
I love discussion with other players and fans, but when the words begin to stray from what is actually presented in my video I may choose to delete the conversation. I am presenting my teachings, and opinions. Actually a person recently got mad at me for not debating him about “his Opinion.”
There are plenty of bass groups online where you can show off "your" gear and pontificate endlessly. If you want to be the teacher, start your own group.
Hope you understand.
Jim
Miss you, buddy. RIP.
Found your wonderful world of bass tutorials just within the last few months. I may be an old dog, but there is always something new. That looks and sounds so fine to my ears. Thank you so very much for what you do.
You are welcome.
Jim your talk is great . We see you know obviously about music and also about woods. It make me playing my basses differently.
Enjoyed the video Jim. I have 2 Rob Allens and love them both.
Oddly enough, I bought mine back in early 2002 and it's identical to yours. I just wish the extra long scale strings for it were cheaper but at least they last forever, and you're correct, it does an excellent job of capturing the tone and sound of an electric upright.
I watch your videos just to see how happy the bass guitar makes you. Thanks for your content.
You are welcome. I do LOVE the bass. :)
Sounds beautiful, Jim!
Beautiful bass, and great video!
Cheers from Uruguay!
natural, simple, pure beauty !!
it sounds like a soundblaster! I love it
Beautiful 5 string restless bass. More of a midrange/ treble sound which would make a great accompaniment with a stand-up player.
Now I want one!
So true... ❤️...
You have a wonderful and colourful personality, I'm looking forward to learning bass with you (:
That really sounds the business. Godin make nice hollow body instruments too. One day, when I've the $$$$! 😊
They sure do! And they started much earlier than Rob Allen. I still have my Godin Acoustibass fretless from 1994 - tracked one down after reading a review in Bass Player magazine. It's a delightful instrument!
I love the low B version.
I heard one today on UA-cam and Yes! it sounded beautiful. You playing Double bass, have you seen the Toby Chennell Arco Acoustic. I liked the Rob Allen Deep 5 was very sweet sounding.
My godddd 😲😲
Having a hard time finding Rob Allen bass for sale
Great bass!!! It’s driving me nuts. What is the name of the standard you were playing?
"Jordu"
Which one of your books do you recommend for a beginner learning walking bass, this is a form of bass I’ve always been interested in.
www.stinnettmusicbookstore.com/stinnett_music_book_store/jazz_bass_walking.html
Now let's see paul Allen's bass
What is that sweet tune you play at 5:20?
"Jordu" by Clifford Brown.
My mb2 has a walnut neck and top. There’s no fretless I’m aware of that sounds better than an Allen.
Great playing and gorgeous instrument. Jim, in this video you briefly mentioned using Simandl fingering in the lower part of the fingerboard and 1234 higher up. Is it because it is a fretless, or because it is 35"?
Thanks. Yes, and yes.