Jamerson's reggae influence

Jamerson had a big influence on reggae artists, who create countless wonderful lines in a similar style. I don't know who the original bassist on this great track was. Maybe Jamerson was moonlighting again...

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• jamerson
• bass
• influence
• reggae
• earl
• george
• jamersonshook

[freddypwns]

whats your amp settings at?

[jamersonshook]

..no amp, no EQ, this was direct into the PC.

[jaymendota]

love your tone and your p-bass. Are you using tape or foam to get that slightly muted tone? Sounds killer, please let me know,

[jamersonshook]

Thanks - it's a pencil eraser cut into strips and wedged under the cover on top of the strings

[dockdrop]

like your style homeboy! 5*

[jamersonshook]

Thanks!

[jeffkahl]

@zarigunn James Jamerson used only one finger to play his lines and he's playing it this way as a demonstration.

[zarigunn]

you play great but why always only one finger?

[gaberpos]

Earl George recorded with lee scratch, wonder if this aint no other than the "familyman" was not the original player, If song was in the early early 70's if not maybe robbie shakespear?  Both those player you can hear jamerson influence in all the more complex grooves of the lovers rock, rockers, and reggae.

[albytatlock]

Jamerson`s hook ? no kidding,great to watch.Sounds almost palm muted(improvising with an eraser ) and the hook giving it some.I guess you dont change the strings on that often? ;) 5 *

[freddypwns]

so you can use your PC as an amp?

[freddypwns]

you should do more Reggae i love your sound and with reggae its ten times better

[scatman44]

What's the name of this track?

[jaymendota]

It would be very cool if you could do a video on how you cut the eraser etc. Your tone is great, I'm loving your videos. Keep up the good work!