Jon Paul (California Girls by Katy Perry Ft. Snoop Dog) Bass Cover

[rockbarichbin]

awesome groove!

yeah!

[rathapol]

awesome video quality

[rauleduardo85]

Great gear, and your technique is not bad. But man, take this advice from a fellow bass player and practice tempo and groove first. If you stick to the tempo perfectly, even a mediocre technique will sound great.

[jplanta95]

the beauty of having a switch in a bass LOL jaguar bass is a must buy this x-mas

[spaceboys1000]

dude you should try and play hysteria by the muse good song for fast fingers=0 !!1

[ProgThrashDeathCore]

I don't like how he slaps, his popping it's cool.. But kinda dirty slap. Still... good work.

[SpoofMuffin]

Can you/ or do you have tabs for this? This is pretty EPIC!

[thatguywhodoesvidoes]

Normally but I'm not one for Katy Perry etc. but despite that Favourite'd

[16mysa]

slow motion please ^^

( 0:56 )

[MrZartzurt999]

awsome



[MrZartzurt999]

awsome



[katyperryluvva]

tab? this is fucking amazing btw

[KenKainKayne]

Very clean and skillfully done. Now I feel like throwing my bass in a river. :(

[AidanBassPlayer]

great

[etricd]

52 play the upright bass

[teracite]

ts... ridiculus my friend .

[shinyauDy]

You look so sexy with your bass :)

[CamBassLowe]

Cover*

[CamBassLowe]

Great Bass Cove :)

[sickish100]

how often do you practice??

[JonPaulBassist]

@sickish100 Not often enough!

[TheChris1789]

this is amazing you are the best bass cover men

[KathleenCharni]

Jon, I'm loving your jam. Keep up the good work. Your awesome.

[kraastopher]

Can I die you?

[metallicarules1011]

as a fellow bassist I have a lot of respect for you man

[TheSakurakiss123]

he slaps that bass like theres no 2morrow o,o

[xTheMeanBeanx]

yoyyo jon dude can u pleaaaase send me the tabs for this? well if u want u know... but please? lol

[MrSellmeout]

Uh, why exactly is there a dislike bar? Unacceptable.

[andrums77]

through. you slap through the string. watch grahm

[sorindanyel]

man this is awesome..i really love it:D....belive me you are one of the best bass guitar player i ever heard...;)

[nico7hin]

No offense, but your tone is terrible... and you need to loosen up bro. Other than that, it's aight ;)

[cmsbassist]

You make cardigans funky and badass,and oh yeah cool bass cover.

[apipperdude]

Really Nice, congrats FORD man!

[FutureSinger221]

AMAZIN!!! I luv u

[iNutellai]

facquing rad.

[SOBRANTE409]

Slap bass is so gay. Learn from Jaco and drop the slap.

[bobcyclo]

@SOBRANTE409 What the hell about that comment! Where is the constructive point of this?? Oh you're maybe just not that type of person!!

You don't like it.....ok......you think it's gay!?! Huhh are you okay dude!? It's free.....and mean!

Keep it up Jon....you did a nice job out there!

[bassmasta0987]

oh my god... i have been playing bass for a year and i dont even know how to tap yet haha.. any advice?

[cestapassu]

Hi, have you ever had problem concerning level with ampeg svt3?

[ThePierny]

your slapping it's not good -.- ..........

[MultiDeta]

stupid

[DJtralala13]

0:19 is the best

[Valiand7]

hahaha! very nice, thumbs up ;)

[iF3nd3r]

37 people plays guitar hero

[laboyrie]

id f_ck u if it werent for ur rat tail...actually no id bum u anyway

[peptino]

he looks like Kurt from Glee.... except for the gay part.... or not???

[12cancen]

very nice, but the bridge and the mullet need a little work

[TheMetalDoctor1]

Before this video..I hated this song..now I love this song....but it's still complete shit without your bass playing in it :D

-Do you think you could do a vdeo demonstrating how you slap?

[AsIfISetTheFire]

No

[kasthebass]

what can i say. very .. american

[Robinsonjames17]

Dude, I have a huge amount of respect for your bass playing that being said, PLEASE CUT OFF THAT RAT TAIL.

[DArKxLiTxMinDx]

cardigans for the win haha

[JonPaulBassist]

@DArKxLiTxMinDx Amen

[apenguinplayingbass]

this is amazing! some awesome gear too! nice one man! :D

[JonPaulBassist]

@apenguinplayingbass Thanks buddy! =)

[fistha117]

Oh damn! it's so cool !! good finger :D

[DaMysteereusMon]

Subbed, posted video on Facebook and Twitter, rated thumbs up, and faved.

[JonPaulBassist]

@DaMysteereusMon Thank you so much!!! =)

[MatteOttantanove]

too fills

[TheMartini1234]

NICE HAIR

[kosmicwizard]

Now I know what the two distict tones that a Jag can make ... Oh well. I have a MIA P and a MIJ J. Cheers buddy, keep rocking it old school! Cheers.

[xboxer1985]

doesn't groove bro, lay back and actually play the bass

[Iheartthebass]

Also I really enjoy your tapping it reminds me a little bit of Stu Hamm =) You should do more videos with tapping! Maybe even do some speedy tapping like Billy sheehan style? Also I enjoy the fact that you do a lot of harmonics, I do not know if you know how to do false (or as most guitarist refer to them as pinch) harmonics, but they are incredibly easy on bass you just rest the nail part of your right hand lightly against the string and then pluck! Anyways keep more videos posted!

[Iheartthebass]

Okay first off you are totally amazing! It is hard to find people who enjoy encompassing ALL genres of music into their play style =) I am extremely glad to see that, I find it useful as well. Secondly, to all of the people who complain that his slap and pop style is improper, who cares? How do you think styles get invented? I mean if people told Larry Graham "Hey buddy you cant thump on bass strings with your thumb like that" do you think he would have never been a founding father of funk?

[HappiestCabbage]

man i wish i could add fills like you can you rock :)

[JonPaulBassist]

@HappiestCabbage Thanks so much! Keep on rocking'!!!

[Studio1North]

sounds like a kid went to guitar center for his birthday and bought a shitty bass

[youhavegeniusshins]

This is my least favorite of your videos...and its still awesome! Your playing is tasteful and a lot of fun to listen to. I wish a could find a sessions player as good as you in the VA area haha

[JonPaulBassist]

@youhavegeniusshins Thanks buddy! Hire me to come up and jam! =D

[julioaristy]

@youhavegeniusshins

[hckasen]

Agree with VladimirSt, sorry but it doesn´t groove. tuning issue, as you can hear it on the pre-chorus as well. sorry mate, but you are brave.

[RathMako]

Talk about changing the original bassline into something completely different.

Thumb needs to be pointing up when slapping

[familyforce5fan4life]

im gonna go practice now

[michaeljh07]

Great camera work/fashion sense can't hide awful and grooveless bass work here. I'm sorry.

[rennielcalicdan]

UR sooo gayyy ... wat a nice slap tapp.....

[68redneck67]

why do you only cover shitty songs?

[theredm35]

@68redneck67 probably cause he wants to add that touch that most pop songs don't have

[thomsk93man]

Over-rated much?

[xXBrianWalkerXx]

dude i would love to see you do yyz by rush.. ur the best bassist ive seen and i wanna see you do that! (:

[Paramoratica]

OMFG .___. PERFECT YOU ROCK :D

[JonPaulBassist]

@Paramoratica Thank you! =)

[danilonikola8]

@VladimirSt ..ya..it's tehnical it's cool, but it doesn't groove.. ://

[ZachBassSBS]

Hey do you think you could do a tutorial of slap bass and tap bass i would really appreciate it. i think I've got finger picking down though i need to learn both those types of picking.

[KathleenCharni]

 Jon you really rock this tune. Thumbs up!!!

[xXBrianWalkerXx]

your like the ricky ficarelli for bass!

[rhcpkzi]

0:59 orgasm <3

[howaboutit08]

This needs more views. Thumbs up

[guitarshara]

That's awesome!!

[soniamtate]

fender baritone custom! (jaguar bass VI custom). not bad for a fender, personally i'm partial to Rickenbacker or Hofner. occassionally LTD. and your hair looks best in this video.The Black Keys are a good band to cover, really simple bass lines, easy to improv.

[BASSMASTATIMMIE95]

Now that's how Bass-playing should sound like!

Do you've got tabs of this?

This is fucking great!

[jimmymac63]

WOW, scary! You are way too young to understand the intracasies of slap and pop. Especially with the flare and phrasing you emphasized! Where did you learn that from? Nice!!!!!!!

[TwoSexyFourMyShirt]

@VladimirSt I think he can play well nothing about that but the things he use doesn't have much variety he has much techniques but i don't think he studied more than the blues scale and minor pentatonic

[2712musicman]

You rock!



[JonPaulBassist]

@2712musicman Thank!

[newchaosgirl]

I tried out slapping about a million times but it really does not work -.- I am totally impressed.

[amukinado]

you are kind of bad at timming, and have to loosen up that right hand... play it softer with more technique... btw... you are on the right way... you have tallent but now you need to get that technique way better! Keep it up!

[MrAngel999]

Oh yea', one more question for Jon. Why Fender Jaguar?

Nice cover, btw.

[MrAngel999]

All those who are asking for tabs, you could try using ears, and watching. It's not that hard. :)

cheers

[NXPLosio]

dude your fukkin awsome.

i play the bass for 3 months now and i found your covers.

i thougt wow. do you have tabs?

-richano cruz

[JonPaulBassist]

@NXPLosio I am working on getting tabs! Thank you!

[nevereversleep9875q]

Dang! how long have you been playing? Any tips? I have a new bass IDOL.

[JonPaulBassist]

@nevereversleep9875q Thank you so much for that great compliment, and about four years! =)

[BSODProductionz]

Where's the groove at man? The notes are too staccato. Other than that, nice cover.

[adamstevensbass]

great tone and video/audio production but the bass line could use some work, keep it up though man!

[MrInfinity93]

He slaps that bass like some kinda funky priest.

[JonPaulBassist]

@MrInfinity93 Hahaha? Thank you I guess?

[MrInfinity93]

@JonPaulBassist Lol! You're welcome! Sorry, it's a quote from a video called "The Legend of Old Greg" I was hoping a few people would known about it and agreed. It would sound a little questionable if you've never seen it.

[julioaristy]

@VladimirSt .....That's funny....DO YOU???????

[sonsopower]

Congratulations, finally I found a good bassist in youtube

[JonPaulBassist]

@sonsopower Thank you! Glad I could help! =)

[MrPerfect850]

Fender and Ampeg is awesome combo!!!!! U rock dude!!!!!!

[JonPaulBassist]

@MrPerfect850 I appreciate it! Thank you!

[lucasrockertje]

looks verry profesional

[JonPaulBassist]

@lucasrockertje Thank you! =)

[Sronic]

You have good technics, but there is a lack of feeling (for the moment, at least). An advice; don't show how you are good technicly if it doesn't groove.

Better to do less notes and more groove than more notes and less groove ;). Don't be afraid, you're going to catch the right groove, you have pretty good bases ;)

[sullstar07]

great cover, but why is ur video soo fancy??

[julioaristy]

@sullstar07 Why not????

[sullstar07]

@julioaristy dont know lol

[thehus21]

My fav part is coming home from work, listening to Jon Paul play and then hitting the practice room. You're an inspiration! Hit CO Springs!

[JonPaulBassist]

@thehus21 Thank you so much! =D I'm glad you approve!!!

[kalleproffs]

baaaaaaaaaad and i his awfuuuuuuuuullllllllllll

[thebroski666]

Is that a really big combo amp? Or like are u hiding the amp head? Lol

[zachesposito]

can i buy your version please? haha dude your incredible. you got such great groove.

i really like that amp too. which one may it be?

[JonPaulBassist]

@zachesposito Its an Ampeg 8x10 Classic. Please go see their site! They are an awesome company!!!

[KathleenCharni]

you have great style and really rock this tune!

[thebroski666]

Where can i get an amp like urs?

[JonPaulBassist]

@thebroski666 Go to Ampeg's website!

[MisterMotek]

i just cant believe bieber videos get 350 million views and this one got just 15K! no justice in youtube...

[JonPaulBassist]

@MisterMotek Haha thank you for the support!

[31rS3RP3N7]

veryvry very nice equipment dude. and offcourse, flawless playing!

[JonPaulBassist]

@31rS3RP3N7 Thank you! :) Ampeg is awesome!!!

[jazzytrish1]

Katy Perry never sounded so good!

[dirkdeluxe]

Stylo

[OiAbA]

6x10 has better tone imo

[behjoh]

GREAT !!!!! What a groove. ...Powerfull sound!!!! Great

[behjoh]

GREAT !!!!! Wha a groove. ...Powerfull sound Great

[behjoh]

GREAT !!!!! Wha a groove. ...

[FunkMasterKRoc]

gotta love da slap bass

[JonPaulBassist]

@FunkMasterKRoc Yea buddy!

[spiffyrichmeyer]

Jon is such a cool guy, had the liberty to meet him several times and he is legit, support a talented up and coming, "subscribe" to Jon, DO IT NOW! (Arnold voice)

[JonPaulBassist]

@spiffyrichmeyer Hahaha Thanks Spiffy! Your the man! =D We got to chill soon!

[chirbin0nidhogg623]

I gotta know

how do you slap like that?!?!?

[JonPaulBassist]

@chirbin0nidhogg623 Just practice. Its just time behind the bass, it will come with time! =D

[7thSlap]

It look like you have sex with your bass!

[Katoisacat]

Fender = The Sex, Ampeg=god, Fender + Ampeg = Sex god

[basshangerman]

 I dig IT!! check out basshanger you can hang your bass from your 8x10 cab

[ivanhulkcabrido]

0:00 - 0:05 --- very calm.

then suddenly. omg . parteh parteh. :D

[JonPaulBassist]

@ivanhulkcabrido Hahaha Party Party! =)

[ivanhulkcabrido]

i knew i heard a kickass bass on the song california girls. ahaha. \m/

[JonPaulBassist]

@ivanhulkcabrido Always Metal \m/

[Travlermusic]

dude you seem nice and just plain awsome!! thumbs up if you agree

[JonPaulBassist]

@Travlermusic Thanks man! I appreciate it! =D

[Hinanolaulii22]

Nice set up. Beautiful cab. Love it.

[TheIncredibleMoe]

Ampeg rocks!!!

[JonPaulBassist]

@TheIncredibleMoe I couldn't Agree more! Its the only brand i trust!

[thegloryofvainglory]

Hee! That was so awesome! :D I was smiling the whole time. I like that song too, and I really think you added another level of fun too it! Gosh you're so talented, you always impress me. :)

XOXO

(Oh. This is Malcolm, btw. Hehe I don't want you to be like "What the fuck, who is this kid and how does he know me?!" Lol And I made this YouTube account just for you. ;) )

[jonhanderton]

it makes me laugh, il so poppy, nice sound... it just flow well

[RayNelsonFender]

Still my favorite of your covers! Keep em coming dude!

[MrChuckieRock]

wow. those fills are something of leged. Great Stuff!

[JenniferGibbens]

Good joB! Really cool playing and good song chouices

[Knafo311]

8================D~~~~~~ GREAT JOB!!!!~~~~~o:

[MikroBadass]

this one needs a bit more growl, but it's pretty close, is it possible you can play with a longer sustain, it's not too bad but it's not your best :/, keep playing mate and don't be afraid to start from step one of music foundation/theory to learn the structures, just learned that this year and now music makes so much more sense! peace!

[jbridget920]

Omg i seriously can't get enough of your covers! =)

[nickgoldburg859]

@MikroBadass i think his form is solid. He sounds like a jazz player to me! Hes amazing for a High-School student and then some!

[JennaGonzalezCheers]

@mrjonathanpaul I am a beginning player and just started to pick up the bass! Is there an amp you suggest?