Yours Is No Disgrace - Yes Cover (Rickenbacker 4001 Bass)

[Ronbo710]

Awesome Bro!! I wish I was comfortable playing with a pick. But just can't mute the (unplayed) strings well enough. Love your vids THANKS !!!

[motorpsych0]

@Ronbo710 : Thanks, Ronbo!

[mailman2564]

I love the growl of a Ric. Its meat and potatoes!!!

[MrBendorandoran]

damn i im soooooo jealous of your bass tone! wish i had a rickenbacker :/

[motorpsych0]

@MrBendorandoran : Thanks for watching! =D

[guidenredhawk]

wow I've been looking for an awesome bass cover of this song and I've found it!!! My favorite part of the bass kicks in at 6:10 and you nail it perfectly! Can't get enough of this song. Thank you!

[motorpsych0]

@guidenredhawk : Thanks, and I'm glad I could help! =D

[winstontk]

You have really done a great job here. I see "attempts" at Chris Squire all the time here on YouTube, and, for the most part, they are very poor. This was a true joy to watch and hear. Thank you!

[motorpsych0]

@winstontk : Hey, thanks for that! I've had a crappy day, and you made it a little better, winstonk! =)

[TheLar1969]

Phenomenal job man!! it also shows us just how great Chris Squire was too!! Thanks!

[motorpsych0]

@TheLar1969 : Thank you for watching! =)

[racer500gp]

I just pulled out my 1971 4001 which I got in 1971. I usually play my Pedulla Fretless these days. You've inspired me !!!

[motorpsych0]

@racer500gp : Coolness! I wish I had a '71!

[oaklandtobangkok]

I was about 17 when this groundbreaking album was released. It sounds just as fresh as it did then.

You freakin' nailed this one too. Simply awesome job.

Thanks man.

[motorpsych0]

@oaklandtobangkok : Hey man, I appreciate it! =D

[warmaster2006]

Many bassists say Rickenbackers are for frustrated guitarists, you know what? fuck them!!

[motorpsych0]

@warmaster2006 : Like! =)

[omegaspeed1979]

@warmaster2006 too right mate. you know, the guitarist I played with some years ago hated it when I insisted on using my 4001. I think it intimidated his stratocaster. The rick just looks so cool and the sound of it just blew the guitar away. here's to the 4001, king of bass guitars! and bollocks to anyone who doesn't agree.

[double83dragon]

@motorpsych0 This is the best Yours Is No Disgrace bass cover I have heard in youtube as of date. Good job man! You pay a lot of attention to detail.. Most people just flatten out parts like 1:10 to 1:15.

[JRCrowley]

Well done, my brother!

[motorpsych0]

@JRCrowley : Thank you! =)

[MrBosuil]

Great..... and now The Fish!

[motorpsych0]

@MrBosuil : I Wish! =)

[KirkHammett131290]

Claus

[elli003]

Great Job ! Round Wound Roto Sound !

[Splenda257]

Great technique. You nailed the song. What a great bass part. You've got to love Chris Squire.

[machmen1000]

great job

[motorpsych0]

@machmen1000 : Thank you! =)

[zarigunn]

sounds cool, but if you use it with a cranked tube amp....

That will sound mindblowing than on that oldy.

[paperpichu]

What amp are you using?

[motorpsych0]

@paperpichu : It's a GK Backline 115.

[Thelittlepumpkins]

Think I may settle down with a rick....

[motorpsych0]

@Thelittlepumpkins : Excellent choice! =)

[kylethetoybox]

I almost forgot to add...

Awesome song and great playing btw!

[motorpsych0]

@kylethetoybox : Thanks for the comments! =)

[kylethetoybox]

I freakin' love Rickenbacker! The first time I heard Geddy's tone while listening to Hemispheres for the first time, or Squire's tone on Roundabout for the very first time, I honestly thought my head was going to explode!

[sly74]

nice job. nothing sounds better than the E string on a Rick being dug into. crunchy goodness!

[motorpsych0]

@sly74 : Yeah man! =D

[sly74]

@motorpsych0 was just checkin this out. is what got me on a Squire kick.

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[motorpsych0]

@sly74 : That's a great video! Thanks for sharing!

[doolb666]

fantastic cover dude, love the rickenbacker too, its beautiful haha

[bluesco]

Hi Dude! I saw that your amp is one GK combo and it sounds closely to yes.. what effects do you additionally use in this movie? do you know what are the Yes bassist setup? I'm crazy on it!

[motorpsych0]

@bluesco : The only effect used here is the on board distortion, which I kick in/out in the short section there.

[RCAvhstape]

You did a pretty good job recreating Chris Squire's tone, sounds just like him. Although I thought Squire used a cheapo model Rick that wasn't stereo...wiki says it's a model RM1999 that he rewired into stereo, and he still uses it today. I saw Yes in 1987, always loved to hear Squire play!

[RIFFRAFFB]

The bass must be worth alot of money.What a beauty I had a Red one similar .and sold it .I'am kickin myself in the ass now.I always loved Squire ,never got to see Yes live

[djdepaolo]

Nice playing! 

[ProsperosCloset]

Very nicely played. But isn't that a 4003 you're playing? I have a similar model to Chris Squire: Rickenbacker 4001 (V63) and you can't remove the horseshoe pick-up cover as it's one unit - I wish you could - LOL! Also, you've absolutely nailed the Yes sound ... can you share your set-up secrets please? Many, many thanks.

[motorpsych0]

@ProsperosCloset : It is indeed a 4001-S (1973). It is a late year model, when Ric changed to the HI-Gain pickups. Yeah, the cover was pretty much in the way, so I took it off.

The tone comes from a little GK Backline115 combo. The "contour" knob is the magic pill that gets the tone ringing!

[RIFFRAFFB]

@motorpsych0 This bass is veryy similar to Geddy Lee's bass in the early Rush day's.Grover Tuners ,big triangular block inlays.. great job .This was a great time in music when there was talent .Awesome

[motorpsych0]

@RIFFRAFFB : Yeah, part of the reason why I wanted this RIC is due to Geddy Lee! I saw RUSH the first time in ~1973, and he played this style 4001 at the show.

Thanks for watching! =D

[theniteflites]

my bassist has got a beautiful ric with the old horseshoe pickups, it sounds fantastic with some good rockin tunes, you should check it out, just put this 3jmQ9gHZ8aE after the v= in the url.

also, feedback please!

[bassplayer20orange]

I see you removed the astray thing over the strings near a pickup did you do that or did you get a repair man to do that because I was always curious how it got removed like with Paul McCartney he removed it and Geddy Lee removed with some songs

[motorpsych0]

@bassplayer20orange : I took it off, since I felt it was in my way. I don't think it affected tone at all. BTW, it's easy to remove.

[aggiesthumbsrbroken]

Wat strings?

[motorpsych0]

@aggiesthumbsrbroken : GHS Bass Boomers.

[aggiesthumbsrbroken]

@motorpsych0 thank you

[HackTyrant]

bought mine for a couple thousand saved fooorrreeevvver

[DoctorDoBuggerAll]

Well done, I really enjoyed that. Love that bass, wished I had it! When I listen to Yes, it's the bass which gets my attention more that anything else. Even a Ricky copy costs quite a few hundred now days. Well sought after on ebay, people always bid highly for them.

[motorpsych0]

@DoctorDoBuggerAll : Thanks for watching, Doc! =)

[bewareofzealots]

Hi Motorpsycho. Awesome playing. Nothing quite sounds like it. To add to your list of Rickenbacker bass pantheon, I would add Mike Rutherford during his early Genesis days. A double-neck as I recall. I listen to their tribute band, "The Musical Box" and their bassist likewise uses a period-correct custom double neck with the same deep treble twang. Wonderful!

[motorpsych0]

@bewareofzealots : Heck yeah, I'm all over the early Genesis too! My first album was "Foxtrot", but I later back-filled my collection. I'm thinking about covering the obvious "Watcher of the Skies". Thanks for the comment(s)! =)

[NIBBass]

Late 1973, right? Cool bass, would be perfect with a toaster and a horseshoe. Nice cover, awesome skills!

[motorpsych0]

@NIBBass: Yes, this one is a late '73 with the HI-Gain pups. Thanks for watching! =)

[biotonk]

Awesome job !!

[motorpsych0]

@biotonk :Thanks!  =)

[bubi8894]

oh wow. an original 4001! keep it in the family, this will be worth a fortune, it already is lol

[motorpsych0]

@bubi8894 : Yeah, I'm thinking $3000-$3500 range W/OHSC. =)

[trappedinoctavarium]

perfectly played...You got the sound down too!!

[motorpsych0]

@trappedinoctavarium : Thanks, trapped!

[RussianMummy]

Absolutely perfect, well done! Also, might I say what I fine moustache you have? 

[motorpsych0]

@RussianMummy : Thanks for that! and that, too!  =)

[ramisun2010]

Hi How did you do the Chris Squire sound so similar?

what the secret?

[motorpsych0]

@ramisun2010 :First, get a RIC with the hi-gain pickups. Next, I used a small GK Backline 115 amp, and turned the "contour" knob to the 3 oclock position. That's where the tone got good, and sounded like CS! =)

[SkynyrdX]

you absolutely nailed it.

[motorpsych0]

@SkynyrdX : =)

[ramisun2010]

Thank you for your amazing video

you are good player

i ll try to learn from this video

to do this song

so you are my teacher now

:)

[motorpsych0]

@ramisun2010 : Glad I could help!  =)

[omegaspeed1979]

Nice one mate, well played.

[motorpsych0]

@omegaspeed1979 : Thank you very much! =)

[Tensioner]

Great job with everything. A real treat.

[motorpsych0]

@Tensioner : Thank you! =)

[JonXVX]

Killer sound, love it!!!!!!!!

[RonKaczmarek]

Great cover man. The Ric sounds amazing. I would love to see you play some more Squire!

[Tastycakes69]

awesome playing, bitchin bass, and rockin 'stache

[diamonddust22]

what an amazing video. Hey thanks for posting

[motorpsych0]

@diamonddust22 : Thank YOU! =)

[diamonddust22]

@motorpsych0 Hey it's an honor, all the best. Love that bass. I have Bongo bass, but would love to have a Rickenbacker 1 day soon

[opoknock]

I watched this so many times I thought t was about time I said something. Thanks. I saw Yes play this once at Reading Rock Festival at midnight in the pouring rain.

Do us another video, same song, same guitar, but better camera. Well done mate!

[motorpsych0]

@opoknock : Thanks, opoknock...keep replaying as much as you like! Perhaps I will re-do this someday... =)

[dkpw]

Hammond and Ric = the perfect mix,

[TruNordic]

Thanks for the rock history demo! it is interesting to hear that bass. I believe I read Chris squire stating he worked at a music store and bought the first Ric imported to the Island. The GHS round wounds sound great. History making bass and song.

[motorpsych0]

@TruNordic : Yikes, that makes me feel old! =D Thanks for the story about CS.

[motorpsych0]

@zerozipnada : It's a little GK Backline 115 amp. Yes, I kicked in the onboard distortion there. =)

[motorpsych0]

@leftoveragain : That's my deal...getting the phrasing as close as possible to the original. It's like a math puzzle to me! Thanks for the comment. And, go out and get another RIC!

[DoctorPatient]

Psych - this is so good to see and hear, your fine playing aside, to bring out the unconventional interval choices that made Squire's playing so significant: e.g. hanging out on the fifth (01:19) when most "conventional" players would've played it safe on the root, etc. ... I also think your excellent video shows off Squire's (and your own :) fabulous use of walking lines to interconnect song sections ... I don't find mention of strings: Rotosound round wounds?

thanks for posting!

[motorpsych0]

@DoctorPatient : Thanks for the comments, man. The strings used here were a cheap set of GHS Bass Boomers (round wound). They sounded pretty good for budget strings! =)

[tardmongoose]

what is the difference between 4001 and 4003 basses?

[motorpsych0]

@tardmongoose : Other than the model number changing for the newer models, I don't exactly know. I bet they sound a lot alike.

[MikeMMasuda]

@motorpsych0 I think it's the binding and the fret markers that are different.

[enigmadroid]

Thing o' beauty!!!

[FranconiaFriend]

Have you tried any Greg Lake tunes (either from ELP or King Crimson or ?)? Those would be nice to see. You got some talent there buddy. Thanks for posting this stuff.

[motorpsych0]

@FranconiaFriend : Great suggestions! I'll give it some thought. Thanks for the comments! =)

[zarigunn]

cool distortion man.

[adebicki]

this song sounds even better with your bass track over it. what's the magic to those rick-o basses? why does yours sound so great and others don't? pls let me know. thanks!

[motorpsych0]

@adebicki : Hmmm...I guess the tone could sound better through the little GK bass combo amp when miked with a Shure SM57.

Thanks for watching! =)

[adebicki]

awesome! & i like the breathy meaty growl sound!

[motorpsych0]

@adebicki : Thanks!

[s4001]

Nuthin' like those old Rics!

[motorpsych0]

@s4001 : Yeah buddy!

[motorpsych0]

@Painkill3r4 : Thanks man! We love our RICS! =)

[juakinote]

you should try YYZ by rush....id be aweose

[pumkinbreath]

smooth ....nice job .

[motorpsych0]

@eltorreador66 : Thanks! I emulate the picking style of CS as well as I can here. =)

[ianzxcvb]

Great sound and playing. Much respect!

[MrIvanKite]

73s have that awsome checkered binding

nice job

[motorpsych0]

@MrIvanKite : Thanks, Mr. Kite! =)

[tonebass]

which distortion pedal are you using?

[motorpsych0]

@tonebass : The distortion is built into the amp. I kick it in with a footswitch during that particular section.

[hostile177]

There's nothing like a Rick. I've played the same song many times with my '78 4001 and they sound identical. Beautiful punch. Excellent finger work too dude...very nice.

[chordsequencer001]

something about the way that bass line just "rides" the hills and valleys of this classic rock composition

[LeakyMustang]

Two enthusiastic thumbs up!! Great music, beautiful bass. Thanks so much for posting!

- An aspiring bassist

[motorpsych0]

@LeakyMustang : Thanks, man. =)

[skeeter763]

Very nice job that song is not that easy to play Bass looks great take care of that.

[ricardomt]

Great playing! I wish I had a Rick to play some Yes too! ;-)

[LanceVsWild]

I didn't know Frank Zappa played bass. ;]

[myworms]

@LanceVsWild I had the same thought, maybe Frank mixed with Don Mattingly.

[zorozornes]

@LanceVsWild hey to be Zappa, he needs the soulpatch under his bottom lip. I grew my first Zappa in 74 after I bought his "Overnight Sensation" 8 Track. Dinamo Hum was one the first rock songs to have a ton of rap style lyrics. I'm not into any form of rap But nothing is an absolute except death. By the way check out MotorpsychO' version of "Heart of the sunrise" He plays it note for note.

[tboi3000]

wow this is really, really good. Why can't music nowadays sound this good?

[motorpsych0]

Thanks, tboi3000!

[doolb666]

@tboi3000 theres music nowadays thats just as fantastic as yes, check out dream theater if you haven't already, if u have them im sure you will agree

[tboi3000]

@doolb666 lol oh yes. I agree completely.. haha, I own their discography in CDs/DVDs. just a shame that Portnoy has left after all these years..

[doolb666]

@tboi3000 Yea i was sad to see him go, dream theater wont ever be the same without him but their still a great band. I just cant stand the fact that after everything he did for that band they wouldn't let him take a break without having to leave completely. Not to say the rest of the band didn't play their role and also i realize times are hard for everyone but i could see where he was coming from in wanting a short break. Hopefully he'll be back someday

[weblogalias]

Nice playing! Just how a Rick should sound.

[iloverush123]

Nice bass. And are you soloing the bridge pickup?

[motorpsych0]

I am set to both pickups for the entire song. I just pick lightly for a brighter/less intense tone during the solo.

[iloverush123]

Ok, thanks. My goal this week is to make my T-40 sound like this

[notnowjon]

I love Chris Squire!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD XD XD :P

[musicfan101ful]

awsome!, i was wondering, whats the difference between a rickenbacker 4001 and a 4003?

[motorpsych0]

Thanks!

I don't know the REAL differences between the old 4001 and the new 4003. But I would guess it is basically an updated 4001.

[iloverush123]

Something dealing with the electronis. Physically, I think it's the same.

[Shellath]

The main difference is that a Rickenbacker 4003 has a stronger neck then the 4001, wich is less prone to bending due to string tension. I've also heard that the frets on a 4001 are a lot softer and can't really stand the stress Roundwound strings put on them. Heard a rumour that Squire had his refretted every half year or something because of that :p

[motorpsych0]

Thanks again!

Hey, check out YouTuber "miguelbass" if you haven't already. His skills are amazing!

[bretzy1991]

awesome playing!!! im learning it on guitar... really fun tune

[cowchip75]

who knows where i can get a ric without paying an arm and a leg?

[wnils]

That's one hell of a cover. Sounds awesome!

[kiplingroad1]

I just started playing bass(from 30yrs on guitar).

My friend loaned me his 69 4001.What is this thing worth?Its badass.

[motorpsych0]

My 1973 is worth ~$3,000 (perfect condition, plus OHSC). A 1969 has to be worth a LOT more!

Good luck on playing the bass! The RIC is a great start!!! =D

[MrDirtydad]

you almost went to the pluck on the walk then changed mind. NICE work. I'm gonna finally learn this song thanks to your inspiration.

[motorpsych0]

You are very welcome, MrDirtydad!

[MrTrefrog]

I noticed that you have removed the pickup cover. I tried to remove mine and learned that it is all one piece with the pickup as opposed to my Precision which just has a removeable cover. What the heck?

[motorpsych0]

Yeah, I had to remove the ENTIRE pickup assembly in order to get the cover off. It's threaded trough the pickup!

[buckandotis]

thanx a bunch robert....i pretty much got it down from watching you....same rick,but white with a geddy style badass.....ever listen to genesis live from about 73.....great ric tone

[motorpsych0]

Thanks, Dave!

[twinsmm1]

Robert, I could hang with you dude! Obviously you and I grew up digging the same stuff! If I'm ever in your neck of the woods, I'm gunna buy you a beer!

[motorpsych0]

It's a deal, man!

[motorpsych0]

Get one ASAP, Jasan!

[IKenSpelGud]

I want your bass.

[motorpsych0]

It's all mine! =)

[JimyJak]

Excellent!! Nice instrument and a good display of musicianship. Jimmy G. Peekskill, NY

[motorpsych0]

Thanks, Jimmy!

[DivinePonies]

Every now and then I come to see this video and I'm not even listening to Yes (yet).

Now, it's either that Ric bass or awesomness of video...

[motorpsych0]

...or it's the awesome song structure? That is why I dig YES!

[motorpsych0]

Thanks again, luap1236!

My older brother introduced me to YES, and I got hooked on the technical aspects their music.

[motorpsych0]

Thanks again, XenaRox! =D

[THEMJZ]

is it me or does this guy look like frank zappa?

[motorpsych0]

I get that a lot! =D

[THEMJZ]

must be the moustache ;)

[6ftUnder92592]

roundabout!!!! please tel me you can play it. ive never seen a bass cover of it

[motorpsych0]

Wow! I'm sure SOMEONE has covered it somewhere on YouTube.

[NhonhoPlx]

Great cover! I know how to play this sound, too. But you have the perfect feeling! Congratulations!