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The SBL Podcast

Scott"s Bass Lessons

If you’re a bassist — you’re in the right place. Join Scott Devine and Ian Allison from SBL as they dissect every aspect to being a bass player - professional or hobbyist - from basses and gear hacks, to musicianship and gig tips, all the way to mental health and what the future might hold for the music industry.

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46:38

166- Was G&L Leo Fender’s biggest MISTAKE?

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/09/25

After he sold Fender and exited his collaboration with Music Man, Leo Fender founded a brand-new company that would play host to his final electric guitar and bass innovations. Leo called G&L Guitars the best instruments he ever made – the problem was that by the time he formed his new line of instruments, his accomplishments in the music industry were already etched in the history books. Could G&L Guitars REALLY compete with Fender?In this podcast, Ian and Sharon explore the history ...

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61:34

165-Why learning scales is NOT the answer to knowing...

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/09/16

Finally, a video that dispels some of the myths about achieving bass guitar fretboard mastery - like having to learn ALL of the notes in the Hungarian minor scale! In this episode, Scott and Ian reveal how they solved their fretboard woes, their newfound love for headless basses, and the simple steps you can take to elevate your own bass playing.

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48:17

164- Anderson .Paak’s Secret Bass Weapon: Kelsey...

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/09/09

In today’s video, we asked Kelsey González to name the bass lines that helped define his career with American singer, drummer, and record producer Anderson Paak. You’ll hear nuances to his bass lines you never noticed before – and probably rush home to grab your bass!

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163 - The Genius Bass Lines of Tony Franklin

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/08/23

In today’s video, we asked Tony Franklin to dig into the fretless bass lines that helped define his long resume of gigs with artists such as Blue Murder, The Firm, and Whitesnake. We asked him about his time with Kate Bush, the history behind his allegiance to the Fender Precision and why he feels "liberated” playing an unlined fretless bass.

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73:47

162 - 6-String Basses: Pros and (mostly) CONS?

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/08/12

In this podcast, Ian and Sharon explore the highs and lows of playing a six-string bass, from the extra range it offers to the challenges of controlling those extra strings. They share their favorite models, riffs, and tips for anyone curious about diving into six-string territory. Curious about why they think every bassist should try one? Tune in to find out.

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70:33

Is Toxicity costing you the gig?

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/08/05

If you’re in any sort of environment that’s become toxic, chances are you’ve been bending and flexing for a while to try to make it work. It’s no different in a band. While the audience might not always see it, the band always feels it. In this video, Sharon and Ian talk through some of the common pitfalls to avoid.

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63:10

6 Greatest Bob Marley Bass Lines

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/07/29

Throughout the 1970s until Bob Marley’s last sessions and live shows in late 1980, the bass lines of Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett played a primary role in introducing the sound of reggae’s one-drop rhythm to audiences around the world. His full-bodied bass tone was a signature part of the Wailers sound!From Get Up Stand Up, to One Drop and beyond, in today’s video we’re taking a look at the 6 Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett bass lines you must have in your collection!

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41:58

159-The Bassist Behind Blackstar: The Tim Lefebvre...

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/07/15

Tim Lefebvre has had a career that Forest Gump would envy. As a bassist, he’s provided the punch for Sting, David Bowie, The Black Crowes, Elvis Costello, Empire of the Sun, Wayne Krantz and Knower.So today we’re diving into the genius of Tim Lefebvre, what makes his bass playing so iconic and how you can bottle a little bit of that magic for yourself – Tim even breaks down a few licks you can try out.

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158 - The Mount Rushmore of SLAP Bass

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/07/01

There are so many cool slap bass players out there, but who are the truly great ones? In this video, we round up some of the best slap bassists to have laid down stone cold grooves and mesmerizing double and triple-slap technique on some of music's biggest and best loved tracks.In this episode:Who invented slap bass?What's the best ever slap bass song?Why Flea's slap style is a great place to start.How Marcus Miller carved his name into slap bass history.Who has the weirdest slap sound?And mu...

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57:44

157 - Human vs. AI ... is real bass DEAD?!

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/06/24

AI is already here, tempting everyone in music with a previously unimaginable menu of cheat codes. As the potential continues to unfold, Sharon and Ian reveal their newfound love for Logic Pro’s latest AI features.In this episode:Is AI a genuine threat to real bass players?Logic Pro 11 AI Session Players: Love, or Hate?Can AI trigger a scrunched up bass face?Is AI really the future of music?And much more.

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63:56

156 - I was WRONG?!

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/06/10

Some bass players love to double down on a bad idea. And though we once bristled at the notion that there could ever be such a thing as a wrong musical opinion, we’ve since come to accept that there is such a thing. We know because we had one! Scott was colossally wrong about the Fender Precision AND slap bass!In this episode, Scott and Ian reveal their newfound love for Robert Palmer, and the big things they’ve changed their minds about, or wish they’d known sooner.In this episode:Who is Pie...

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51:45

155 - The 5 BIG Mistakes I Made on My Journey Of Bass...

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/06/03

Whether you’re an established bass player looking to add to your library of skills, a total novice picking up the bass for the first time or you're heading back to school and want to take your four-string skills to another level, there are five common mistakes that nearly every bassist will make on their learning journey. In today’s episode Scott walks through some of his own key mistakes (and how he overcame them).In this episodeWhat held Scott back as a beginning bassist.How do you know whe...

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29:33

154 - Jon Button breaks down his favorite bass lines

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/05/27

In the episode of "The Bass Lines That Made Me," Jon Button shares enlightening reflections on his early experiences as a bass player. Throughout the episode, Jon delves into the profound impact of iconic musicians such as Miles Davis, Weather Report, Marvin Gaye, and Journey, shedding light on the pivotal bass lines that have significantly influenced his musical path.

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42:56

153 - The 12 Ugliest Basses of ALL TIME

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/05/20

Bass guitars are beautiful and they can make anyone look good, but during its 70-year history there have been a few that are gloriously gaudy or just plain ugly (Precision Bass Lyte, anyone?!) In this episode we’ve set out to name and shame some of the ugliest bass guitars of all time! In this episode:Does Ernie Ball make the world’s ugliest bass guitar?Why aren’t Rickenbacker basses more popular?Some history behind Fender’s Antigua finish.Why Scott loves the Ovation Magnum bass.The Spec...

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56:37

152 - Why learning Jazz Bass SUCKS (5 reasons no one...

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/05/13

The hate that some bass players have for jazz can transcend space, time, and the laws of nature. We get it. It can feel like your band mates are speaking another language, and you feel kind of left out. But, with practice, learning some jazz can give you musical superpowers. In this episode, we’re here to reveal why you should take the leap!In this episodeScott’s worst EVER audition story.Why all the best musicians play jazz.How it can be a bass player’s best friend.Should non-jazz musicians ...

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151 - Michael League breaks down his FAVORITE bass lines

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/05/06

In today’s video, we asked Michael League to dig into his earliest influences and name the bass lines that helped define his career with four-time Grammy Award Winners Snarky Puppy. There were a few things we agreed on:Bootsy Collins belongs on every top 10 list.Your drummer is your best friend.David Hood is a bass guitar genius.Everything else was up for debate. Well, almost everything…In this episode:Michael names his favorite bass line of all time.And the British rock band he idolized...

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16:50

150 - The LA Bassist EVERYONE’S talking about

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/04/29

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58:29

149 - Are Short Scale Basses DEAD?!

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/04/22

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78:10

148 - The Undercover BASS ICON of ROCK: The Chris...

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/04/18

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47:05

147 - We Met Adam Clayton from U2 (it was OUTRAGEOUS!)

The SBL Podcast ·

2024/04/08

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