besides watching Sir Paul on the tubes (tv) w/ his bandmates, Mr. Clarke was the first "BASS PLAYER" that i took notice when i witnessed a live gig (enjoyed very much) he did w/ the original "Return to Forever" lineup @ Lehman College lawn in The Bronx, NYC c.1973..a memorable night that i will never forget! =o)
@nejikid Yeah, it does help, also very true... good craftsmanship plays a part, but it trumps brand name as well. like some people think that if they're seen playing an Epiphone T-Bird as opposed to a Gibson T-Bird that their rep is going to go down... meanwhile they're pretty much the same instrument, except that one is at least $1300 street.
@jomarthegreat1 gear helps with skill though. if you dont have a good sound you wont be motivated to play. also if you play metal or punk like i do the tone makes a huge difference, but if couldnt play it wouldnt matter about the tone.
@TheCollisionofworlds Yeah man, I agree. I probably should have said that "it's not ALWAYS about what you play or what's in your rig"... still, I stand by my statement about how well you play. But of course, nobody wants to play through a shitty amp or have cables/pedals/etc that constantly crap out or kill your tone.
@jomarthegreat1 yeah ive played one too many gig with cables and pedals that shit out on me so i spent the money on good gear. and i definitely agree that all the gear in the world won't make you a good guitarist if you suck to begin with
Stanley is the man, and Alembics are gorgeous. Whoever stole his needs to be slugged and then give it back.
And @Firestorm686 I'm not familiar w/ RTF, but I know all those names in that lineup (minus Lenny White?), so I'd imagine it'll be mind-numbingly amazing in any event:S:D
Nothing beats a warm box
ThieleM 1 month ago
This kid has some talent. He may go places
ThieleM 1 month ago in playlist Rig Rundowns
the legend!
Nikkorea 2 months ago
The way he's rubbing that upright, I expected it to grow a leg and start thumping it. The way my pug reacts to a good belly rub.
davec629 4 months ago
JUST SAY NO!
afterthefox7 4 months ago
Nice RACK!!!!!!1
matalmike 5 months ago
besides watching Sir Paul on the tubes (tv) w/ his bandmates, Mr. Clarke was the first "BASS PLAYER" that i took notice when i witnessed a live gig (enjoyed very much) he did w/ the original "Return to Forever" lineup @ Lehman College lawn in The Bronx, NYC c.1973..a memorable night that i will never forget! =o)
tornmask 6 months ago
Awesome rig, didn't know it got that complicated with bass gear.
JEUXolim 6 months ago
I seriously wonder how many pre-amps, amps, and power amps one person really needs.
Phishboy26 7 months ago
now That's an oboe!
naaaaaagz 7 months ago
As well as being a polite, respectful and knowledgeable interviewer, is it just me or does Rebecca also get even better looking?
Realfi 7 months ago
Stanley Clarke. Jesus loves You
Djibinho 7 months ago 2
@Djibinho : i 2nd that motion! ;o)
tornmask 6 months ago
they didnt mention the pop's rosin that was on the table with the EBS gear lol
thefid89 7 months ago
REBECCADIRKS !!!!!!!
mongoose979 7 months ago
wow.....i bet Jesus favorited this video
leroy0053 7 months ago
I dont know this guy, but I respect him due to the way he talks and respects music :)
H3lloSE 7 months ago
200 years old!
rockstarbabyeah 7 months ago
PG rules!
Outstanding interview.
linkwray22 7 months ago
"any other tricks or secrets to your rig?"
"just fingers. just fingers and technique"
if only people realized that a little more. it's not what you play or what's in your rig... it's how well you play. skill > gear 10 times out of 10.
jomarthegreat1 7 months ago 16
@jomarthegreat1 very true, but if you're playing anything, having a quality instrument helps
nejikid 7 months ago
@nejikid Yeah, it does help, also very true... good craftsmanship plays a part, but it trumps brand name as well. like some people think that if they're seen playing an Epiphone T-Bird as opposed to a Gibson T-Bird that their rep is going to go down... meanwhile they're pretty much the same instrument, except that one is at least $1300 street.
jomarthegreat1 7 months ago
@jomarthegreat1 gear helps with skill though. if you dont have a good sound you wont be motivated to play. also if you play metal or punk like i do the tone makes a huge difference, but if couldnt play it wouldnt matter about the tone.
TheCollisionofworlds 3 months ago
@TheCollisionofworlds Yeah man, I agree. I probably should have said that "it's not ALWAYS about what you play or what's in your rig"... still, I stand by my statement about how well you play. But of course, nobody wants to play through a shitty amp or have cables/pedals/etc that constantly crap out or kill your tone.
jomarthegreat1 3 months ago
@jomarthegreat1 yeah ive played one too many gig with cables and pedals that shit out on me so i spent the money on good gear. and i definitely agree that all the gear in the world won't make you a good guitarist if you suck to begin with
TheCollisionofworlds 3 months ago
@jomarthegreat1 That's why you are looking at this video :)
doudsbass 2 months ago
@jomarthegreat1 Which is why Stanley Clarke doesn't play expensive, high-end basses.
marcwormjim 3 weeks ago in playlist Rig Rundowns
Stanley is the man, and Alembics are gorgeous. Whoever stole his needs to be slugged and then give it back.
And @Firestorm686 I'm not familiar w/ RTF, but I know all those names in that lineup (minus Lenny White?), so I'd imagine it'll be mind-numbingly amazing in any event:S:D
yobhsiFehT 7 months ago
@yobhsiFehT
Get the Romantic Warrior cd by Return to Forever. It's their best record and it smokes from start to finish.
robibm2003 7 months ago
@robibm2003
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind! :)
yobhsiFehT 7 months ago
o_O Blackheart Handsome Devils?
nght5tlkr 7 months ago
Damn, i was hoping that Al Di Meola las going to be on the RTF tour.
Firestorm686 7 months ago 5
what's problem with camera man ?
SirZozzo 7 months ago
those pickups are set up a bit goofy looking, maybe the sound is bang on but just saying goofy
yitboy11 7 months ago