Rig Rundown - Stanley Clarke

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the Northern Lights Theater in Milwaukee, WI, where she catches up with bass legend Stanley Clarke for a Rig Rundown segment that has Stanley showing off his Alembic basses, Ampeg amps, and various effects and stompboxes he is currently using on tour.

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[jomarthegreat1]

"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.

[Firestorm686]

Damn, i was hoping that Al Di Meola las going to be on the RTF tour.

[marcwormjim]

@jomarthegreat1 Which is why Stanley Clarke doesn't play expensive, high-end basses.

[ThieleM]

Nothing beats a warm box

[ThieleM]

This kid has some talent. He may go places

[Nikkorea]

the legend!

[doudsbass]

@jomarthegreat1 That's why you are looking at this video :)

[TheCollisionofworlds]

@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

[jomarthegreat1]

@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.

[TheCollisionofworlds]

@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.

[davec629]

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.

[afterthefox7]

JUST SAY NO!

[matalmike]

Nice RACK!!!!!!1

[tornmask]

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]

@Djibinho : i 2nd that motion! ;o)

[JEUXolim]

Awesome rig, didn't know it got that complicated with bass gear.

[Phishboy26]

I seriously wonder how many pre-amps, amps, and power amps one person really needs.

[naaaaaagz]

now That's an oboe!

[Realfi]

As well as being a polite, respectful and knowledgeable interviewer, is it just me or does Rebecca also get even better looking?

[Djibinho]

Stanley Clarke.  Jesus loves You

[thefid89]

they didnt mention the pop's rosin that was on the table with the EBS gear lol

[yobhsiFehT]

@robibm2003

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind! :)

[robibm2003]

@yobhsiFehT

Get the Romantic Warrior cd by Return to Forever. It's their best record and it smokes from start to finish.

[mongoose979]

REBECCADIRKS !!!!!!!

[leroy0053]

wow.....i bet Jesus favorited this video

[H3lloSE]

I dont know this guy, but I respect him due to the way he talks and respects music :)

[rockstarbabyeah]

200 years old!