Clay's Bass Lessons
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5 Noob MISTAKES and 5 PRO TIPS for how to change BASS STRINGS!
Hey Bass Squad, here's a video helping you guys change your bass strings correctly AND some pro tips for getting you bass setup perfectly so it's easier to play and sounds more in tune etc. As I say in the video my Pro Tips are the quick version of how to get that done. But here's some links to one of the masters doing a bass setup to the most extreme levels of perfection below.
How to Restring your bass
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Adjusting the Truss Rod
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Adjusting the Action
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Nut Action Height
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Adjusting your Intonation
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I hope you guys enjoy the lesson and found it helpful. Watch out for new videos coming soon.
I am trying to get a new song out each week and technique and bass arrangement videos as often as I can too.
So make sure to SUBSCRIBE and let me know in the comments what song you want me to do next time!
Also, come over and say "Hi" on my social media pages below too!
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I WANT YOU BACK - Full BASS TABS and BONUS Lesson!
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Hey Bass Squad, here is the Bassline to this iconic banger of a song I WANT YOU BACK from the Jackson 5 with play along Tabs in the video. There's also a really helpful BONUS Bass lesson at the end on how to memorize the entire song using the scales and triad shapes. I hope you guys enjoy the lesson and found it helpful. Watch out for new videos coming soon. I am trying to get a new song out ea...
BAD GUY - BASS Lesson with TABS - Billie Eilish
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Hey my awesome Bass Squad, here is the Bassline to that crazy catchy song BAD GUY from BILLIE EILISH (or is it William Eye Lash?) with Tabs, Notation, and a Backing Track and slowed down, from 3 simultaneous angles all presented in a quick 1-minute lesson. I hope you guys enjoy the lesson and found it helpful. Watch out for new videos coming soon. I am trying to get a new song out each week and...
BLOW by ED SHEERAN - Full BASS TABS Lesson
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Hey Bass Squad, here is the Bassline to the new song BLOW from ED SHEERAN feat. BRUNO MARS and CHRIS STAPLETON with play along Tabs in the video. How good is this rock tune from these three?!! Such a surprise and I'm loving it. I hope you guys enjoy the lesson and found it helpful. Watch out for new videos coming soon. I am trying to get a new song out each week and technique and bass arrangeme...
STRANGER THINGS Theme Vs BASS now with TABS!!
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Hey bass squad. Season 3 of Stranger Things is out and so I went back to this old video of mine of that awesome Theme song for it played with some Effects and a Loop Pedal but this time I have added the TABS so you can learn it for yourself. This is all part of my plan to provide the backing tracks and downloadable printable TABS via my PATREON page coming soon. I will post the link to that as ...
WTF? Bass AMPS, WATTS and OHMS finally explained!
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Hey Bass Squad. I have been wanting to do a video on this for quite a while. The whole business of buying a Bass Rig and pairing the right Cabs and Head together can get so complicated! So I have done my best to explain it to you guys as simply as possible after getting the question sent to me through my facebook page. I hope you guys enjoy the lesson and found it helpful. Watch out for new vid...
MIB - Men in Black - BASS LESSON with TABS
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Hey Bass Squad, here is the Bassline to the legendary MIB (Men In Black) Theme song by Will Smith with Tabs, Notation, and a Backing Track and slowed down, from 3 simultaneous angles all presented in a quick 1-minute lesson. I hope you guys enjoy the lesson and found it helpful. Watch out for new videos coming soon. My 2019 schedule is at least two videos a week. Technique Lesson Tuesday and Fu...
INVINCIBLE - BASS Lesson with TABS - AMINE (Into the Spider-Verse)
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Hey Bass Squad, here is my Fully Covered Lesson for the awesome new song INVINCIBLE by AMINE from the killer soundtrack to the INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE SOUNDTRACK! I hope you enjoyed the lesson. I also do a Riff in a Minute every week as well as regular Bass VerSions of songs and covers and technique lessons. So make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Also, come say "Hi" on my social media pages below too! facebo...
NOW with TABS - Game of Thrones THEME VS Funk BASS
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It's GAME OF THRONES finale time! So to celebrate I am re-releasing my Game of Thrones Theme song VS FUNK BASS arrangement from a couple years ago but this time I have transcribed it and put the TABS in the video for you guys. If you want to get the BACKING TRACK for this and a downloadable version of the TABS they will be available soon via my PATREON page coming soon. I will post the link to ...
Why I'm NOT making YOUTUBE videos right now.....
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Please consider donating to the victims of the Christchurch Terror Attack. Below are the two official crowdfunding campaigns. Launchgood www.launchgood.com/project/support_for_the_families victims_of_the_new_zealand_mosque_shootings#!/ Give a Little givealittle.co.nz/cause/christchurch-shooting-victims-fund So I made this video just to let my regular subscribers who knew the baby was due that h...
How to play the "FLEA BASS RIFF CONTEST" RIFF!!
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THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Your chance to win a Fender Jazz bass from FLEA! So I wanted to help you guys out so you could enter and have the chance to win a Signature Fender Jazz Bass from Flea from this competition on Instagram. You don't have to play the exact BASS RIFF that he played but its a great place to start with your ideas and its a lot of fun. So I hope you get the hang of it and if you en...
VIBES - Bass Lesson with TABS - SIX60
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Hey Bass Squad, here is the Bassline to VIBES by bassist Chris Mac of SIX60 with Tabs, Notation, and a Backing Track and slowed down, from 3 simultaneous angles all presented in a quick 1-minute lesson. Here's the link to the original song for any of my Subscribers who aren't familiar with Six60. They are a pretty awesome groovy soulful band. ua-cam.com/video/zJ_JQig8thw/v-deo.html I hope you g...
The FINGER INDEPENDENCE Challenge - Quick Tip #5
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Can you use all 4 Left Hand Fingers independently of each other? The truth is none of us can naturally do this and once we take the time to isolate each finger we realise how hard this really is. This weeks Quick Tip Challenge is all about helping you master the Left Hand Technique on bass so you can finger fret and keep those fingers as close to the fretboard at all times. If you want to gain ...
THOUGHT CONTAGION - Bass Lesson with TABS - MUSE
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Hey Bass Squad, here is the Bassline toTHOUGHT CONTAGION by bassist Chris Wolstenholme of MUSE with Tabs, Notation, and a Backing Track and slowed down, from 3 simultaneous angles all presented in a quick 1-minute lesson. I hope you guys enjoy the lesson and found it helpful. Watch out for new videos coming soon. My 2019 schedule is at least two videos a week. Technique Lesson Tuesday and Funky...
6 TIPS To Learn ALL the notes on the BASS FAST!!
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This is for fast track lesson on how to learn all the notes on the bass in just 12 minutes. If you're new to the bass or if you've played off TABS for years and struggle to remember the note names, then this video should help you memorise the entire neck easy! I have split this lesson up into 6 main TIPS that will make a big difference to you but each section is full of several other handy tips...
SIDE EFFECTS - BASS Lesson with TABS - THE CHAINSMOKERS
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SIDE EFFECTS - BASS Lesson with TABS - THE CHAINSMOKERS
SLAP on any part of the BEAT! The Anthony Wellington Challenge Quick Tip #4
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SLAP on any part of the BEAT! The Anthony Wellington Challenge Quick Tip #4
LEVITATE Vs Funk BASS Cover! - 21 Pilots
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LEVITATE Vs Funk BASS Cover! - 21 Pilots
MY BLOOD - Bass cover with TABS - 21 PILOTS
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MY BLOOD - Bass cover with TABS - 21 PILOTS
How to run ELECTRIC and DOUBLE BASS off the same amp simultaneously!! (Musical Theatre Rig rundown)
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How to run ELECTRIC and DOUBLE BASS off the same amp simultaneously!! (Musical Theatre Rig rundown)
The BEST Warm Up EXERCISE for BASS - Quick Tip #2
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The BEST Warm Up EXERCISE for BASS - Quick Tip #2
LIKE SUGAR - BASS Lesson with TABS - CHAKA KHAN
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LIKE SUGAR - BASS Lesson with TABS - CHAKA KHAN
IMPROVISE over the entire BASS NECK with just TWO SCALES! (L#4)
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IMPROVISE over the entire BASS NECK with just TWO SCALES! (L#4)
NICO AND NINERS - Bass Cover with PLAYALONG TABS! Twenty One Pilots
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NICO AND NINERS - Bass Cover with PLAYALONG TABS! Twenty One Pilots
There's more to it than you think....PERFECT Left Hand BASS Technique!
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There's more to it than you think....PERFECT Left Hand BASS Technique!
FACTORY OF FAITH - 🎸BASS lesson with TABS - RHCP🌶🌶
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FACTORY OF FAITH - 🎸BASS lesson with TABS - RHCP🌶🌶
TOP 10 Red Hot Chili Peppers BASS LINES with playalong TABS!!!
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TOP 10 Red Hot Chili Peppers BASS LINES with playalong TABS!!!
IT AIN'T EASY - Bass lesson with Playalong TABS - TUPAC
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IT AIN'T EASY - Bass lesson with Playalong TABS - TUPAC
JUMPSUIT - Bass Cover with PLAYALONG TABS!! - Twenty One Pilots
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JUMPSUIT - Bass Cover with PLAYALONG TABS!! - Twenty One Pilots
YOUNGBLOOD - Bass lesson with TABS - 5SOS
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YOUNGBLOOD - Bass lesson with TABS - 5SOS

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @daveatkinson644
    @daveatkinson644 6 днів тому

    Which Fishman preamp is that? I can't find one called "double bass preamp" from Fishman?

  • @modestogarcia5995
    @modestogarcia5995 7 днів тому

    Thanks bro!!! 🙏

  • @soulstart89
    @soulstart89 9 днів тому

    Clay hasn’t posted a video or any of his social media platforms for four years. Does anyone know if his ok?

  • @neilbarnett3046
    @neilbarnett3046 24 дні тому

    Oh, a tuning PIG! I'm not sure I have one of those on my bass. No wonder it goes out of tune. Actually it doesn't, TBH.

  • @franswike3966
    @franswike3966 Місяць тому

    I might have messed up cuz most of my strings are rounded 3-4 times through the tuning peg, is it possible to remove them and cut them a little bit shorter?

  • @knightalumni
    @knightalumni Місяць тому

    Why not just use the 410 for the small venue with the volume backed off, the 410 for the medium venue with more volume, and two 410’s for larger venues. FWIW, I acquired this 410 recently. The amp is 1000 W and is on back order till December ‘24. Hopefully that’s just a placeholder. I think the head you’re using is the 800W tube head. I’m not so sure on the tubes. Have you done a discussion on tube vs. solid state?

  • @rudrasharma5448
    @rudrasharma5448 Місяць тому

    I have stopped playing my electric guitar and I think I’ll move on to bass . Buying one this month , this will be my first song to play for sure . I appreciate how simple you have made it to understand. I can already play it in me head .

  • @rorybaker5799
    @rorybaker5799 Місяць тому

    What’s wrong with having more than three winds around the tuning peg?

  • @dikoman516
    @dikoman516 Місяць тому

    I wish you would provide a practice routine for beginners at the end of this lesson...

  • @jn1mrgn
    @jn1mrgn 2 місяці тому

    I'm confused as my bass only has tuning pegs. No pigs.

    • @jn1mrgn
      @jn1mrgn 2 місяці тому

      It has lots of nicks too, so that was not much help.

  • @chrisfoster7807
    @chrisfoster7807 2 місяці тому

    I have a MESA 8 10’s Bass cab that has the parallel out that you mentioned and I would usually put workingman’s 410s behind the Drummer . What a great thing that MESA has included in those old cabinets, I wonder if they still do.

  • @curtmetallic188
    @curtmetallic188 2 місяці тому

    Dude your accent is hilarious. How many times can a guy say "pig" in one video lol

  • @simonadams8770
    @simonadams8770 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for that. Waiting on my first new set of strings:) subbed!

  • @Zerpersande
    @Zerpersande 2 місяці тому

    ‘Only do a couple of turns on the truss rod’ My understanding is that you should only do about 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn.

  • @DieselArcher
    @DieselArcher 2 місяці тому

    Great explanation! Thanks

  • @gbusa55
    @gbusa55 2 місяці тому

    Overpriced practice amp. Not gigworthy unless you play on Senior citizens Sundays

    • @Clagnaut
      @Clagnaut Місяць тому

      My advice to you is to get an actual good speaker then. Our bassist just got this amp and it's absolutely deafening even if you don't mic it up as you would at gigs.

  • @mikedradio
    @mikedradio 2 місяці тому

    When does the tuning pig come out? 🐖

  • @Guilherme81
    @Guilherme81 2 місяці тому

    Most amps will just burn their power supply if you push them below rated impedance. They will not just shut down! Those protections are not as common and also less efective! Just simple NEVER go below rated impedance as you can actually burn it's power supply even at half volume!

  • @markdooley2715
    @markdooley2715 3 місяці тому

    ive been playing mark bass gear for ten years i have a 800 tube head plus two 8ohmn cabs always have daisy chained cabs,even mark bass suggest this in there manual,cheers

  • @BigBoyBackline
    @BigBoyBackline 3 місяці тому

    What’s the best Mark Bass head for a Mark Bass (2) 10 cab with a Mark Bass 15 on the bottom? Both ratted at 8ohm 400w each.

  • @Milo-Bilo3
    @Milo-Bilo3 3 місяці тому

    these are great tabs, but do you think theres any way i can get them on paper?

  • @massimilianomagni2351
    @massimilianomagni2351 3 місяці тому

    I thank the bass players who publish the score ❤❤❤

  • @wimkoevoet
    @wimkoevoet 3 місяці тому

    People go to other video lessons, this Guy sucks!! And I don't believe that he really has students. He talks to way to much. And says almost nothing!!

  • @wimkoevoet
    @wimkoevoet 3 місяці тому

    Breaking a Bass String?? What do you do with your guitars!!?? Totally unnecessary video!! There are enough howto video's already. Get a job Dude!!

  • @ianchinn6586
    @ianchinn6586 3 місяці тому

    I agree its nice and light, but if you play in a loud band forget it. Turn it up above number 4 and the cabs cannot cope with it, sounds terrible, and mine has stopped working during a gig,twice!! So whilst they are light, and look good, the reliability isnt there and if you want power, dont believe they are 500 or 800watts.

  • @baldbassclef
    @baldbassclef 3 місяці тому

    Just bought a new one in December. Has a noisy master volume and grounding issue on clear neutrik input.

  • @maximo5737
    @maximo5737 3 місяці тому

    please, What does SHarp mean.?

  • @statetdep
    @statetdep 4 місяці тому

    I finally understood the 8/4 ohm cabs difference. I've watched several videos in a row from different creators and this one is only one that made sense. Thank you Clay!

  • @rasamerlock4042
    @rasamerlock4042 4 місяці тому

    Reeespect!

  • @cudplaybasscover
    @cudplaybasscover 4 місяці тому

    Cool! Thanks 😊

  • @thejack.bennett
    @thejack.bennett 4 місяці тому

    What’s the XLR line out good for?

  • @RZRREDD
    @RZRREDD 5 місяців тому

    I'm happy to say I didn't make any of these mistakes, and I changed my strings for the first time just earlier lol

  • @AndyPanda9
    @AndyPanda9 5 місяців тому

    2:28 Gotta love it when you make the worst mistake of all while trying to teach about not making Noob Mistakes. String manufacturers recommend that you put the right angle bend in the string BEFORE you cut it. That will prevent the windings from loosening.

  • @user-ey1ki2vr8b
    @user-ey1ki2vr8b 5 місяців тому

    Clean ya damn bass. I laughed out loud!

  • @user-ie9ql3wf7l
    @user-ie9ql3wf7l 5 місяців тому

    Ya think you could go faster? Ugh

  • @jayedannholmes6367
    @jayedannholmes6367 5 місяців тому

    I don't cut my bass strings

  • @olmanenriquemorachavarria6719
    @olmanenriquemorachavarria6719 6 місяців тому

    🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎸 *Introducción al mundo de amplificadores de bajo* - Explicación de la complejidad al comprar un equipo de bajo. - Dos opciones al comprar un amplificador: combos prearmados o emparejar una cabeza y un gabinete por separado. - Pros y contras de los combos, destacando la versatilidad frente al peso. 02:49 🔊 *Potencia, vatios y ohmios en amplificadores de bajo* - Diferencia entre la potencia en el cabezal del amplificador y la potencia en el gabinete. - Explicación de los vatios y su relación con la capacidad de salida del amplificador. - Introducción a la clasificación de ohmios y su importancia en la conexión de cabezales y gabinetes. 04:11 ⚡ *Impedancia: Factor crucial en la configuración del amplificador* - Analogía de la impedancia como la resistencia en un grifo de agua. - Advertencia sobre los riesgos de operar un amplificador por debajo de 4 ohmios. - Peligros de no comprender y respetar la impedancia adecuada para el amplificador y los altavoces. 06:03 🔄 *Conexión de gabinetes en configuración paralela o en serie* - Elección entre gabinetes de 8 ohmios o 4 ohmios y su impacto en la impedancia total. - Aclaración sobre no conectar gabinetes en serie para evitar la pérdida de potencia. - Recomendación de conectar gabinetes en paralelo para mantener una impedancia segura y obtener la potencia total del amplificador. 08:36 🎛️ *Configuración personalizada del equipo de bajo* - Ejemplo personal del setup de Clay con un cabezal de 800 vatios y dos gabinetes de 8 ohmios. - Desafío al emparejar gabinetes de diferentes potencias y cómo enfrentarlo. - Solución ingeniosa con un dispositivo personalizado para equilibrar la distribución de potencia entre los gabinetes. 13:56 🎵 *Conclusiones y recomendaciones finales* - Recapitulación de los conceptos clave: potencia, impedancia y conexión de gabinetes. - Consejo sobre la importancia de elegir cuidadosamente los gabinetes según las necesidades del músico. - Invitación a plantear preguntas adicionales en los comentarios y referencia a otros videos relacionados. Made with HARPA AI

  • @claywebb786
    @claywebb786 6 місяців тому

    Another Clay here!

  • @curtisbeesmith
    @curtisbeesmith 7 місяців тому

    Hey Clay I'm a newbie, 1st time changing strings, I have a new set with the 4th n 3rd strings having a change of diameter close to the tuners, my new strings when reaching the tuners are the fat diameter not the smaller diameter like the originals. Should I return them or can I still use them??? Thanks

  • @heavenly2k
    @heavenly2k 7 місяців тому

    Lmao bro used the On Cinema song

  • @user-ss9nk7gl3h
    @user-ss9nk7gl3h 7 місяців тому

    If you daisy chain the cab that is getting too much power would that work? I had bass rig I put together that consisted of a Peavy 18" sub cabinet, EV 15"x10" cab powered by Gallien Krueger 700rb. Ran a Fender Bassman 4x10 that I rigged to only use 2x10 and took out two speakers and the tweeter. Pretty awesome sounding but never got the chance to test the limit of the power before it was stolen. Any thoughts on the potential problems being set up this way

  • @paulholmes5240
    @paulholmes5240 7 місяців тому

    When you say that you are running the two speakers in parallel do you mean in two separate speakon sockets at the back of the amp , if you do a lot of amps only have one socket so what do you do then ? Sorry if I’m being thick lol

  • @dewap8237
    @dewap8237 7 місяців тому

    My Question that I have, I have the Peavey Mini Mega 1000WT Head, I'm about to purchase the Markbass MB58R 122 Energy 800wt 8 ohm and the MB58R 104 Pure 800wt 8 ohm. Can this setup work normally with the Mini Mega head?? Somebody told me it can. But not a professional, So I'm asking this question before purchasing.

  • @britneycrawley8363
    @britneycrawley8363 7 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @user-vh6og1ne9p
    @user-vh6og1ne9p 8 місяців тому

    2:32

  • @user-cj8de7up2u
    @user-cj8de7up2u 8 місяців тому

    i found the mid a lil bit of A stretch so I used 4 on the D intsead!peace out yall! Thanks again 👍was looking around for a while, this was super easy!

  • @user-cj8de7up2u
    @user-cj8de7up2u 8 місяців тому

    thanks for this and wearing the same shirt as iam currently wearing (👻😲) this helped toward the atmos!😎haha!

  • @jturquoise
    @jturquoise 8 місяців тому

    No talk about nut height ? Unsubscribe

  • @georgetheonlyporge
    @georgetheonlyporge 8 місяців тому

    Very much appreciated, my man!

  • @kosgrove
    @kosgrove 8 місяців тому

    I’ve been playing bass for decades and never understood this until this fantastic video! Thanks man!