duane v Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I've been working on Oh Darling and I find when I'm working out Beatles tunes I don't need to plug in the bass ... It's very warn and pronounced I thought maybe it was me being bias but I recorded a little bass progression of Oh Darling and my ears seem to be hearing what the Iphone recorded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 My E string always sounds dead unplugged but sounds ok plugged in. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 My E string always sounds dead unplugged but sounds ok plugged in. Craig Try the rotosound black nylon strings, they really wake up the bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Try the rotosound black nylon strings, they really wake up the bass I've got guys that call me Mr. Nylon, because I use D'Addario Nylons on my Fender Jazz. I'm glad you like those Nylons on you Hofner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 I've got guys that call me Mr. Nylon, because I use them on my Fender Jazz. I'm glad you like those Nylons on you Hofner. They are punchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Here's a little sound bite of my Hofner bass unplugged while I was working on Oh Darling.... Ya the vocals are shaky I know, but it takes me about a week to get comfy while singing and playing a new song.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-M6JKrbWVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Hofners are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 They say the newer ones are built better than the older ones ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 They say the newer ones are built better than the older ones ..... It's possible, better machines, tools, minds,quality of everything...etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 yes that was very pronounced! Great clip too. Those bass lines of Paul's are really something aren't they?! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I remember as a kid getting this album (remember those) and being blown away by Paul's Ric bass on this track. Genius! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y39MjhVrf_Y&feature=player_detailpage and this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPjDMZiuhbQ&feature=player_detailpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Paul used nylon strings more than most knew about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 yes that was very pronounced! Great clip too. Those bass lines of Paul's are really something aren't they?! Matt Interesting that you would bring this up: I can sing and play guitar very fluently, but since I've started playing bass for this Beatles tribute band. I have been surprised at the little challenges I been working through just to be as fluent while singing and playing bass .... It's definitely a different approach Though I have always had an appreciation for lead singers that play bass, my appreciation has grown deeper, because it's not that easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner 13 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 If that is what it sounds like unplugged, It must sound amazing amplified! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Interesting that you would bring this up: I can sing and play guitar very fluently, but since I've started playing bass for this Beatles tribute band. I have been surprised at the little challenges I been working through just to be as fluent while singing and playing bass .... It's definitely a different approach Though I have always had an appreciation for lead singers that play bass, my appreciation has grown deeper, because it's not that easy. You're right D. My brother in law is a terrific bassist and pretty good singer but really struggles when asked to do both at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 and of course Paul has to make it seem so dang easy! He freakin never even looks at the fretboard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIROPBTar44&feature=player_detailpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 You're right D. My brother in law is a terrific bassist and pretty good singer but really struggles when asked to do both at the same time. As a bass player (as you know) you also have to center in on what the drummer is doing as well... I've found while chewing gum to the beat of the drummer helps me focus on all three parts (Drums, Vocals and playing bass) in the same area.... Ya I drool a little more on the mic when singing because of the gum chewing. But I'm thinking in about month or so I wont need to chew gum anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 and of course Paul has to make it seem so dang easy! He freakin never even looks at the fretboard. ya he pisses me off ...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANNIC Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Rain is a great track. I love Ringo's drumming on it as much as I love McCartney's bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 One thing that really dazzled me about Paul's playing is how he could play all these complicated bass lines and sing along without fooling up his timing or going off key the slightest bit.How he can play the rapid-fire bass run from "I Saw Her Standing There" and not make a balls of singing it astounds me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 The Fab Four all did what they did best. They were THE BEATLES! I always loved the bass in While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 They were so tight...The Beatles were such a great vocal group with strong harmonies they did not always require the melody to be carried by a instrument, this allowed them to use each instrument to add dynamic accent to the song. I think Sergeant Peppers is one of, if not the best rock albums ever. One of the little intricacies of The Beatles from Revolver on is they often use Paul's bass to carry the melody. Remember he started out playing guitar with John and didn't switch to bass until 1961 when Stu Sutcliffe left the band, so his approach to bass was as a guitarist. Most bassist in three or four piece bands form a unit with the drummer to produce the rhythm section, but listen close to the Fab Four and when there is no piano, Paul is supporting the melody line and using his picking fingers to emphasize the beat, Lennon syncopates with Ringo and Harrison ties it together when not doing the solo. A good example is Getting Better, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 That was a great job Duane. I'd love to come and hear your band sometime as I am a Beatles fanatic. The Hofner sounds fantastic. That's a hard song to sing too, made Paul hoarse at the end of it. One of my favorites of Paul's was Your Mother Should Know at the beginning. And then there was his bass part on "Something". Very innovative. At first I thought he was jelous of George and even made a bit of fun of him when I saw Paul in 2002 by playing it on the ukulele. I've seen him since and I don't think he thinks that. Great points Jaxson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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