Jammin' On The Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Fretless Bass

[JJcool2043]

hey man nice playin, im about to buy this bass and im wonderin does it still play great when the neck shine and everything wears off?

[LukaaaasMusic]

would you recommend it to someone who wants to buy a class bass because he's playing on a squier starter bass for years ? I like the upright bass sound of this one so much that I'm thinking of buying a squier again instead of a fender ..

[ultimabass]

@LukaaaasMusic If you want something sounding more like an upright, I would recommend using flatwound strings. I notice that when playing closer to the neck it helps with sustain. The fellow in the video is going for a Jaco Pastorius feel and tone, which is cool but not too acoustic-sounding in my opinion. Hope this helps.

[Heffsta02]

nice socks

[666patrickbateman666]

great jammin man

How heavy is that bass ???

[MisterMcStrat]

@666patrickbateman666 I don't know what exactly it weighs, and it's made of Agathis, if that's any help to you. It doesn't feel heavy, even after a night of gigging.

[pleximanic]

Great sound man!

[MisterMcStrat]

@pleximanic Thanks!

[pleximanic]

How is the weight on those basses?

[brontsw]

Luv ya x

[e33State]

Really great.



[MisterMcStrat]

@e33State Thanks!

[stratos999able]

LOL! To me: awesome tone! Congrat! And it is a 300 bucks bass... Wonderful

[Thehotswitch91]

lol love the sly & the family stone sing a simple song tribute at 1:03, bass sounds good too

[RriverJJ]

What amplifier that you use to get that sound

[MisterMcStrat]

@RriverJJ my Eden Nemesis RS210 combo, DI'ed out to my Roland board; no effects.

[dTbFan72]

you a jaco fan?

[MisterMcStrat]

@dTbFan72 Absolutely! He revolutionized the sound of the electric bass. It's very difficult to pick up a Jazz Bass and not play some Jaco-esque things. I fell in love with the sound and feel of the fretless. So much freedom, yet so much responsibility!

[dTbFan72]

@MisterMcStrat Cool! i could tell by ur playing u have some jaco influence. i am a huge jaco fan myself

[edthewave]

@dTbFan72 I think everybody who played/plays bass after 1986 or so has "some Jaco influence"

[fuuunkie]

put some pants on!

[MisterMcStrat]

@fuuunkie Normally I would, but I remember that day was HOT!

[MisterMcStrat]

@fuuunkie Normally I would, but I remember that day was HOT!

[madsjamzzzzz]

Is this amp any good?

[MisterMcStrat]

@madsjamzzzzz I like the Nemesis 2x10 combo quite a bit. It's punchy, yet the bottom end is solid and thunderous if I need it. It doesn't way a ton either; maybe 50lbs at the most. It hasn't let me down yet.

[gomez24154]

is that some effect sounds like Jaco you using...or only the bass itself??

[MeckelBot]

@gomez24154 read video description

[MisterMcStrat]

@gomez24154 No effects, just straight into my amp, and the DI going to my mixer. Effects are tricky with bass, and best used sparingly or not at all.

[PennybagDarrell]

im looking for the upright bass sound would this bass do that if i put tapewounds on it?

[MisterMcStrat]

@PennybagDarrell Never tried tapewounds - interesting! Maybe experiment with your attack and a little tweaking of tone and EQ controls you might get something close to it.

[baceace]

If I use roundwound strings will this damage the fretboard?

[acheron777]

@baceace most of the reviews ive seen ppl keep sayin roundwound damages the fretboard most ppl use flatwound but i dont know my bass is not here yet to test it LOL

[MisterMcStrat]

@acheron777 I tried flats, but I just don't like 'em. The rounds do chew up the board a bit over time (I've had this for almost 4 years now) but not as quickly as you would think. That glassy shine is going to wear away over time no matter what. I loved it too when I first got it. The bass actually started to sound better once I wore it in a bit.

[acheron777]

@MisterMcStrat awsome ty for the tip man i will buy this bass :)

[lemonscentedgentlema]

Really nice playing dude :D

If anyone's thinking about buying one of these I've got one for sale:

basschat(dot)co(dot)uk/index(d­ot)php?showtopic=91051

gumtree(dot)com/london/04/6016­9804(dot)html

Sorry for spam, cheers

[chapanese96]

2 questions. 1. im 13 years old, ive played this bass before and ive been playing for 2 years and im doing pretty good at the moment. do you think i should buy this if i could? 2. is this bass worth it?

[MisterMcStrat]

@chapanese96 Sure, go for it. Just realize it's not going to be like playing a fretted bass, and it will take time to get used to checking your intonation on a regular basis. It also depends on what styles you play, although I have seen fretless used in heavier settings.

I like the bass a lot, but I would strongly urge you not to pay $299 for it. That's just outrageous, so keep your eyes open for a nice used one if you can.

[123metallicaaddict]

wow that sounds good!! nice honky tone love it

[MisterMcStrat]

@123metallicaaddict Thanks!

[MisterMcStrat]

I accidentally deleted LlifeofBass' comment (bad Youtube javascript window!)

(What strings are ya usin on it, the sound is just awesome! =D) As far as I know, I had the stock Fender strings on that bass at the time. Either that, or they were some $4 bargain-bin strings from Guitar Center. Wish I could remember, because I'm afraid that the next set won't have as much mwah factor. Thanks for your interest!

[Lifeofbass]

Hehe thx alot for the info! =)

[homeslice1479]

@MisterMcStrat If you need new strings for that bass or any fretless, GHS Pressurewounds are the way to go. Essentially roundwound/flatwound hybrids, they have punch and top end but won't mess up your fingerboard :)

[GodHetfield]

great socks!

[MisterMcStrat]

Thanks! I always try to keep a fresh pair around when I am on TV. You never know when you need your stocking feet to be pristine clean! LOL!

[jmattbassplaya90]

Any upgrades? Stock strings?

[MisterMcStrat]

No upgrades and I am pretty sure those were the strings that came on the bass. The only mod I have done to this bass is the addition of Schaller straplocks (which I wish I hadn't done!)

I had thought of putting a Badass II bridge on it and some hotter p'ups, but It seems to do the job for me as is. I've played a hundred or so gigs with it and it always sounds great. The neck is a bit temperamental and requires faithful adjustment of the truss rod which is my only complain.

[MisterMcStrat]

As pretty as the bass looks with the shiny black ebanol finish, it really starts to "wake up" when you wear it down a bit, and the "mwah" becomes more evident. Sure, roundwounds chew the hell out of it, but that's where the sound is! :)

[PipeFellow3434]

how do you get that twangy sound out of it? like :12 - :15

[MisterMcStrat]

That's due to the strings gently touching the fingerboard. In fretless land that's called the "mwah factor," because that's what it sounds like. You can adjust that with your truss rod, or bridge saddles. The key is to get that sound without bottoming out completely; it will have a sound like a bass that's fretting out.

The other part is my technique. Using the tips of your fingers also helps to accentuate it. Watch Jaco Pastorius videos, and you'll see what I'm taking about. Hope this helps!

[LotusCarsLtd]

How do you like your 210? I was considering the same model but I'm still debating whether or not to buy it.

[MisterMcStrat]

I like it a lot! It's a different sound than the 4x10, but it's still very warm, especially with that bass. It's got a strong propensity for mids, but with a little massaging of the EQ controls, it works with just about anything. The DI is great too, since you can go post or pre EQ. The main reason I bought it was portability, but it's really pulled its weight in a piano trio, and a few intimate rock gigs. Hope this helps!

[mhangell]

Play that funky music, white boy. ;-)

[VillageWorksCanada]

Encore!!

[bondstephb]

Freebird!!! lol Great job, Danny!

[ueberRegenbogen]

I dare say that i'm proud to know the guy! :D

Great stuff, man! (Just might embarrass me into getting back into practice on the keys.)