Hello .I found this looking for a review on the tone of a modulus VJ.I like your ,it is very graceful and sounds wonderful. The Jazz bass sounds so good!I am ordering a VJ but with chechen fretboard.I should reconsider after hearing this .Just the feel of the wood I guess.I was wondering how to gain knowledge of the fretboard like you have.Is there a home study or computer stuff ,books? how did you gain the knowledge to play as well as you do?I want to head in this direction.Your tone is king!
Hello .I found this looking for a review on the tone of a modulus VJ.I like your ,it is very graceful and sounds wonderful. The Jazz bass sounds so good!I am ordering a VJ but with chechen fretboard.I should reconsider after hearing this .Just the feel of the wood I guess.I was wondering how to gain knowledge of the fretboard like you have.Is there a home study or computer stuff ,books? how did you gain the knowledge to play as well as you do?I want to head in this direction.Your tone is king!!
You are excellent and I love the sound of your bass. The Thomastik Infeld Jazz Round how long do they last before you feel to change them? (The flat ones are really long lasting)
@marcelloney - It depends. On my Ken Lawrence (main electric bass) I typically change them every 6 months or so. On my Guild Starfire though I've had the same set for years (about 3 years now I think).
Well I know what bass I'm getting once my paycheck comes in! Sounds great. I figure you record directly, but what would you say is the best amp for the Modulus, or even the KL? I'm thinking of picking up a 5 string since your videos featuring that bass are awesome.
I do record direct (most of the time). The best thing you can do is to take your bass into a music store and play it through different amps to get a feel for what sounds best. I use an Acoustic Image Coda Combo. But I mostly do theatrical stuff, so I need an amp that's small and easy to deal with. The Coda is perfect for my needs, might not be for yours though.
You play your bass like a guitar. You definitely make people think twice about saying that bass is a simple instrument. Your playing is really beautiful, and I'm now a fan. 5/5
that was artistic, expressive, and perhaps the finest bass tones that i've heard in three decades. deep lows, sweet highs, and incredible harmonic chimes. very nicely done!
hey man, I am considering buying a Modulus VJ full carbon neck model, active with the Barts. Do you have any words of wisdom as an owner you could share with me before I take the plunge?
All I can say is that I love mine! The tone and feel really suprised me when I got it. Especially with a little onboard bass EQ boost and some compression, it just sounds perfect for me.
Thanks! The KL is still my main bass for band type situations. This one is set up better for solo type playing right now (rediculously low action, awesome solo tone). I usually pick this one up first if I'm just playing by myself. But they're both my main electric basses. Not planning on buying/selling any basses anytime soon!
Yeah my main bass I have set really low... also it's down in C becouse I can sing better in the lower tuning. I low harmonics and taps so it all works well. but I gotta say I'm not hearing really any clicking from fret noise... your setup must be just right.
Thanks. I wouldn't call this 'album' material. This is just me improvising and playing around. I only have 2 actual solo pieces that I've written. But I'm definitely planning on working on an album (of some kind) in the near future.
Hello .I found this looking for a review on the tone of a modulus VJ.I like your ,it is very graceful and sounds wonderful. The Jazz bass sounds so good!I am ordering a VJ but with chechen fretboard.I should reconsider after hearing this .Just the feel of the wood I guess.I was wondering how to gain knowledge of the fretboard like you have.Is there a home study or computer stuff ,books? how did you gain the knowledge to play as well as you do?I want to head in this direction.Your tone is king!
movingmypictures 1 year ago
Hello .I found this looking for a review on the tone of a modulus VJ.I like your ,it is very graceful and sounds wonderful. The Jazz bass sounds so good!I am ordering a VJ but with chechen fretboard.I should reconsider after hearing this .Just the feel of the wood I guess.I was wondering how to gain knowledge of the fretboard like you have.Is there a home study or computer stuff ,books? how did you gain the knowledge to play as well as you do?I want to head in this direction.Your tone is king!!
movingmypictures 1 year ago
lovely tone, great playing
dudonaut 1 year ago
I love it!
selimsucram 1 year ago
Incredible.
isthatagirlonthebass 1 year ago
this is beautiful...
kidrocker1996 1 year ago
You are excellent and I love the sound of your bass. The Thomastik Infeld Jazz Round how long do they last before you feel to change them? (The flat ones are really long lasting)
marcelloney 1 year ago
@marcelloney - It depends. On my Ken Lawrence (main electric bass) I typically change them every 6 months or so. On my Guild Starfire though I've had the same set for years (about 3 years now I think).
GBagley 1 year ago
@GBagley Thank you for the answer. I love the flat ones, but now I am looking forward to try these, though they are not that easy to find.
With gratitude, all the best
marcelloney 1 year ago
Such a nice tone, I love that bass... together with the stingray, they are my favorites
jaqetall 1 year ago
Plugging in directly will give you a very handsome recording tone with pretty much any bass from what I can tell.
itachi456789 1 year ago
What do you pay for your Thomastik Infield Jazz rounds?
RonPaulMountainBiker 1 year ago
@RonPaulMountainBiker - Same as anyone else (ie. a lot of money!)
GBagley 1 year ago
Fucking masterpiece
Dvnomad 1 year ago
Thats inspiring 5/5
DiRivalX 2 years ago
que bien tocas man... para ese facilidad de bajar tonos en tu maquinaria podrias experimentar con alguna cancon e michael manring? saludos
israbass777 2 years ago
I absolutely love this... It's so relaxing... It makes me want to be a bass player. But I play drums and I'm good with that..
StealthShooter1029 2 years ago
This is better then 99.9 of all other bass vids on youtube. This guy got skills
cskarch 2 years ago 2
you can make any bass sound great!
pretaanluxis 2 years ago 2
No pedals or anything, I'm just plugged in direct. It's a nice bass, but you don't have to spend a ton of money to get a good bass tone.
GBagley 2 years ago
Well I know what bass I'm getting once my paycheck comes in! Sounds great. I figure you record directly, but what would you say is the best amp for the Modulus, or even the KL? I'm thinking of picking up a 5 string since your videos featuring that bass are awesome.
Carungi 2 years ago
I do record direct (most of the time). The best thing you can do is to take your bass into a music store and play it through different amps to get a feel for what sounds best. I use an Acoustic Image Coda Combo. But I mostly do theatrical stuff, so I need an amp that's small and easy to deal with. The Coda is perfect for my needs, might not be for yours though.
GBagley 2 years ago
@GBagley
...fantasic mate...it is possible to provide me with the tabs or chords..to learn it by my self ?????????
bubemac 10 months ago
i love the way you play. you always look so relaxed, just chilling :)
great tunes as always
vool91 2 years ago
You play your bass like a guitar. You definitely make people think twice about saying that bass is a simple instrument. Your playing is really beautiful, and I'm now a fan. 5/5
LanceSaunders 2 years ago
What scale do you use for this solo?
Bassist24124134 2 years ago
It's mostly just in Em.
GBagley 2 years ago
that was artistic, expressive, and perhaps the finest bass tones that i've heard in three decades. deep lows, sweet highs, and incredible harmonic chimes. very nicely done!
gmanjam 2 years ago
how much does this bass cost?
blazix201 2 years ago
Look it up. Google is your friend ;)
GBagley 2 years ago
hey man, I am considering buying a Modulus VJ full carbon neck model, active with the Barts. Do you have any words of wisdom as an owner you could share with me before I take the plunge?
remoman 2 years ago
All I can say is that I love mine! The tone and feel really suprised me when I got it. Especially with a little onboard bass EQ boost and some compression, it just sounds perfect for me.
GBagley 2 years ago
You really don't have to answer, but why not show your face?
Rudreax 2 years ago
Greeaat! Excellent, 5* dude, really beautiful
kayken 2 years ago
Really good. The sound on that bass is mad. This your new main bass instead of the KL?
freakout013 2 years ago
Thanks! The KL is still my main bass for band type situations. This one is set up better for solo type playing right now (rediculously low action, awesome solo tone). I usually pick this one up first if I'm just playing by myself. But they're both my main electric basses. Not planning on buying/selling any basses anytime soon!
GBagley 2 years ago
Yeah my main bass I have set really low... also it's down in C becouse I can sing better in the lower tuning. I low harmonics and taps so it all works well. but I gotta say I'm not hearing really any clicking from fret noise... your setup must be just right.
ArkAngelHFB 2 years ago
nice sustain
feverhood 2 years ago
Very good!
Zozz4ever 2 years ago
You're really good. Do you do this as a career or just for fun?
MjaTheNoob 2 years ago
I don't make a living off of it, but it's more than just for fun.
GBagley 2 years ago
you're so fukn good man. an inspiration for sure!
MrNewmaneh 2 years ago
the harmonics remind me of jaco pastorius
Fbmastahhevyb 2 years ago 2
soothing
ALMYCorporations 2 years ago
i can't even explain how awesome this is.
gues im just gonna have to use the comment:
"fuck you, you ruined my pants :<"
EskilRask 2 years ago
beautiful
PattenDevin 2 years ago
motherfucker i think i just jizzed
OWmyNIPPLE 2 years ago
this is so damn great, I love it! if you have the audio of this, please send it to me! so great!
12matty31 2 years ago
the use of those harmonics in the beggining are just amazing O_O
cinjinta 2 years ago
I wish I had an hour long album of this.... amazing...
zarkdooja 2 years ago 4
you are a god in a mortal's body.
stabber015 2 years ago 5
I died.
TooMuchCartoons 2 years ago
My mind has been blown. Thanks.
TooMuchCartoons 2 years ago
That bass sounds delicious.
Steve128967 2 years ago
you have to be one of my favorite bassists on youtube :D
AddoExitium 2 years ago
with guns in their hands?
GBagley 2 years ago
I'm so confused right now.
TooMuchCartoons 2 years ago
do you detune a string there? at about 00:45
gazzer2kuk 2 years ago
Yeah, I've got a d-tuner on the E string. In this video it's set to drop down to a low C.
GBagley 2 years ago
thats awwesooommee :D
gazzer2kuk 2 years ago
What?
TooMuchCartoons 2 years ago
Umm...no. I do like harmonics though :)
GBagley 2 years ago
Whoa! Very nice.
TooMuchCartoons 2 years ago
briliant!
Takahama 2 years ago
Sweet bro. You have more than enough material to make a solo album. Why don't you?
braddudeguy 2 years ago 2
Thanks. I wouldn't call this 'album' material. This is just me improvising and playing around. I only have 2 actual solo pieces that I've written. But I'm definitely planning on working on an album (of some kind) in the near future.
GBagley 2 years ago