Guitar Center Sessions: Billy Sheehan - Become a Better Bass Player

[SV8812]

Which metallica song is he playing pls?

[JTSKATE12]

@SV8812 that's Iron Maiden.....

[RIVR2319]

Cotton Strap? SHOULDA USED HEMP. Sheehan is the Man

[SpaceRitual]

It's like he's speaking directly to me: This is where I am at, I can't write for shit at the moment... I haven't "covered" a song in forever. Coincidence? Probably not. You wouldn't expect it from his flashy style of playing, but down to earth cool guy for sure.

[AttitudeCastle]

The master at work! I love the Yamaha Attitudes, i've got one xD

[carlosbueno1996]

Even as a guitar player this is helpful :) 

[DAMAGNINO]

He speak with is heart open

[lPoetik]

pero si estas igual (parecido a steve vai??)

[IMTHEVINCE]

this guy is awesome! i hate myself for not knowing him

[TheNuma11]

flea is yhe best!!!!!

[TheNuma11]

what bass is he usig?

[Dunikl]

@TheNuma11 His Signature bass from Yamaha: The Yamaha Attitude bass.

[bungmasterteddybear]

turns out, Billy Sheehan is DEEP! and a badass!

[dmohr7]

billy sheenan is in better shape than most teenagers

[jezuz12345]

It's nice to see that he still loves playing music after being a professional musician for so many years, doing sessions, tours etc.

[aNdYmAtTeR]

Whether he plays or talks he grows in respect every time I listen to him!

[alkemist85reconz]

I wants to be good :c

[Itachi5050]

I'm too broke too broke to blame the gear, I better find a way to make that shit work, and it usually involves some extra practice

[ABshookme]

Billy is talking the same way about the old gear, that I do to newbie golfers who want new clubs and irons alle the time.

[thisischavez]

I love how their passion and downright love of music is very much like all of ours. He sounds like a little kid a Christmas when he talks about jamming and his musical beliefs. It just goes to show that we are all built the same. Practice, patience and a little luck is what we all need.

[vitezbaja]

mr sheehan, can I have one of soo many guitars on that wall?

[Vanjal]

A lot of smart things from Billy this time. I didn't expect this. It's usually just about speed and show off when it comes to Billy.

[AttitudeCastle]

@Vanjal Listen to him more then, billy is NOT about speed and showing off he is very humble and wise musican!

[devor3]

Very true. It's all within your hands. Don't blame the gear, etc. Just practice. That's it. Billy you're an amazing player !!!

[crisDAwog]

dam bily sheehan is a genius such good guitar concepts

[janiecethebeast]

this is so true

[Andarregar]

Great Speech.. :D

[MrNeosantana]

He's a HUGE Maiden fan!

(Especially "The Number Of The Beast"

[DanielDavisMusic]

I've always thought this man had massive ADHD.

[Jordo1900]

He can play faster with his fingers than van halen can tapping!?!?!?!?! Insane

[cfrancisco74]

YES! Billy knows AWESOME! Steve Harris ROCKS...Metals? Whatever Steve Harris is a damn good bass player! Billy too!

[tazzboy77]

I can see why Eddie Van Halen wanted him to join Van Halen.

[HurricaneTBag]

I'm a guitarist (mainly I just play rhythm), and I love this guy...the world needs more good bass players. I have a band and I can find and replace lead guitarists left and right, but good bass players that have taste and can play several different styles are rare as hell. Hats off to you, Mr. Sheehan.

[HurricaneTBag]

"It isn't the same belt"

Awesome.

[tonygrimsley]

Are you sure this isn't Steve Vai's long lost brother?

[rccbatv]

@tonygrimsley Who's first? Sheehan or Vai? ...hard to answer.

[tweeeaakk]

im truly inspired

[ESPguitarist1969]

i'd laugh sooo hard if his bass fell off at 4:06

[VenousPlatypus]

@ESPguitarist1969 and right after it happens, all the bass players in the world would punch the shit right out of you :D

[ESPguitarist1969]

@VenousPlatypus too bad i'm a bassist so that's a contradiction.

[VenousPlatypus]

@ESPguitarist1969 yea, i hear it hurts when you punch yourself, good thing his bas didnt fall.

[AttitudeCastle]

@ESPguitarist1969 Wouldn't unless the wood of the body broke! Those straps can take 10 times the weight of a heavy heavy bass and more, and it's bolted directly to the body of the bass :D