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Metal Bass Monday! Let's check out 5 overlooked basslines from early Van Halen.
* Was bass overshadowed by the amazing talent of EVH?
* Did Eddie Van Halen have something to teach us about music and rock that we still haven't learned??
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Metal Bass Monday! Let's get the secret to the perfect bass setup, and learn why it affects your sound and a lot more!

* Does a longer scale guarantee a better sounding bass?
* Do heavy strings = heavy tone?
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Metal Bass Monday! Let's look into the use of odd meter and polyrhthms by prog and djent artists. Are there hidden secrets? Also, should you trust Youtube reviews that always seem to be positive?

* Are Djent and Prog artists actually using odd-meter?
* Is there a hidden secret to Djent and Prog Rhthms?
* Should you trust gear reviews that are always positive?

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Metal Bass Monday! Let's check out the Aguilar OBP-3, and learn how to dial it in. Then understand how important understanding EQ is to good tone. Then, we'll do a Bass Tone overhaul for a community member!

* Why do so many bassists skip over learning how to use EQ?
* How do bass preamps work and how do we dial them in?
* What are the advantages to the Aguilar OBP-3 Preamp?

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Jack Gibson is the Bassist of Thrash Metal Legends Exodus.
In this interview for Metal Bass Microscope we cover his gear, technique, playing style, and contribution to the Exodus Metal Machine. A wide range of topics including music in general and the upcoming Exodus album.
Jack made his first appearance with Exodus on the "Another Lesson in Violence" Live Album.
His first contribution to new music came with the album Tempo Of The Damned

Jack's Metal Bass Microscope Episode is also up. Check it out here-
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Jack Gibson is the Bassist of Thrash Metal Legends Exodus.
In this episode of Metal Bass Microscope we cover his gear, technique, playing style, and contribution to the Exodus Metal Machine.
Jack made his first appearance with Exodus on the "Another Lesson in Violence" Live Album.
His first contribution to new music came with the album Tempo Of The Damned

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Metal Bass Monday! Let's find out the key to understanding the chaotic evil of Technical Death Metal. We look into how it's composed, and the sound at it's core.
We'll break down how to figure out the hyper speed riffs and compositions, and how to write our own Technical Death Metal songs.
* What is the core musical vocabulary of Technical Death Metal?
* How can we identify the the notes the masters of the style are using, even at insane tempos?
* What do the great players in the style all have in common?

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My interview with Jason Frankhouser AKA Killertone Texas. Jason donated a goldmine of information, covering everything from what makes a great metal guitar tone, to recording and live sound. On top of that - how he works with bassists to get a great mix and secrets of his crushing rhythm technique! We also cover his new signature Fortin amp and Solar guitar.

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Metal Bass Monday! Let's compare light and heavy gauge bass strings for low tunings. Which is the best, and what gauge of bass strings are right for you for standard and drop tunings!

*What is the actual difference in tone between light and heavy gauge bass strings?
*How does bass string tension affect your playing and your setup?
* Are light or heavy gauge bass strings best for Drop tuning and C tuning?

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Metal Bass Monday! Make sure your bass cuts through the mix live and in the studio, every time! Let's get into how EQ is the magic wand, and volume makes things worse!

*How and where to use EQ to make yourself louder
*Why your bass sounds different in the mix than when you play solo.
Find out in this weeks episode!

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A follow up to my examination of the current controversy over video copyright claims and take-downs in the world of youtube music education.
https://youtu.be/8kh1s9_wR84
The subject of copyright issues in music education videos was brought to popular attention by the recent strike against bassist Lee Sklar for his playing of his own bassline from a James Taylor song he recorded.
I address a number of issues brought up in the comments section of my first video, and offer new perspectives and information concerning Fair Use and Copyright.

Check out these great creator channels and series. Be sure to subscribe.

Leland Sklar - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs5yDeiOgkyRZGZGphlSbIw
Rick Beato - https://www.youtube.com/user/pegzch
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Metal Bass Monday! Time To Handle Your Business! The big mistake most people make about releasing their music.

*What single thing should you be doing while recording your music?
*Let's do a random question F.A.Q!

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My review of the new documentary Murder in The Front Row. It chronicles the origins of the San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal scene of the 1980's.
The Documentary is a companion to the book of the same name, and shows extensive never before seen photos and behind the scenes stories.
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In Episode 4 we look at the hybridization of Metal Bass and the crossing of genres, plus the changes after the Hair Metal movement.

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Episode 5 can be found EXCLUSIVELY on Alfie’s channel this Wednesday 11th March. Go and subscribe so you don't miss it.

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Metal Bass Monday! Let's discuss getting started with bands, going pro, and having a career in music!
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In this week's Metal Bass Monday, we talk about myths concerning Music Theory, and how to get started learning. I discuss the advantages of pedals over amp heads, and how to dial in a compressor for rock and metal bass.

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We'll take a look at 4 metal and hard rock bassists who shouldn't be overlooked, and are due far more credit.

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We take a look at the new Tech 21 Steve Harris SH1 Signature pedal. It features a full EQ section with multiple mid points, speaker sim, and 2 channels with separate level and gain.

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#cliffburton #metallica
In Metal Bass Microscope episode 5, we take a look at the style, sound, and legacy of the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton. We'll take a listen to his isolated bass parts, ensemble pieces and contribution to Metallica's Songwriting.

Special thanks to Alfie from Which Bass for his contribution to the episode. Check out more from him on Cliff Burton and other bassists at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cb_99LWKnM

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In this episode we talk all things Metal Bass with Producer, Engineer, songwriter and guitarist Rob Arnold. Rob is a former member of legendary metal bands Chimaira, Six Feet Under, and Currently The Elite.

His extensive experience in live metal touring as well as studio production and performing bass himself gives him an extensive and unique set of views on the role of Metal Bass live and in the studio.

Rob gives a fantastic level of insight on the role of metal bass as well as metal recording and the state of the art itself.

More great interview content with Doc Coyle and Rob at the Ex-Man Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/doc-coyle/ex-man-podcast-ep-95-rob-arnold-chimaira-the-elite

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We unlock the fool proof way to develop your own unique sound and voice. How to be influenced by our musical heroes, but without being a copy or a rip off, and always be able to create ideas that we like and are inspired by.

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We take a look at the ways using tablature to learn songs costs you in the long run. Tabs are a shortcut, but does it wind up costing you in the long run?

This is part of a new series "Things I wish I learned sooner" where I'll be passing on important lessons that had a huge effect on me, and I wish I would have known about much earlier in my playing. We'll be learning how to be creative at anytime, better ways to compose and write music, and how to find our own unique musical voice.

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A Full demo - Playthrough - and review of the new Neural DSP Parallax Multiband distortion software for bass. It is a VST plug in for bass with a preamp / distortion / and impulse loading cab sim section.

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Bass cover of the new Tool single Inoculum from the upcoming album of the same name. Another killer bass line from Justin Chancellor.

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#schecterlife #schecterbass #Fishmanpickups
UPDATE: Downloadable DI samples!
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Demo / Playthrough and review of the 2019 Schecter SLS Elite-5 Bass with Fishman Fluence bass pickups.
The first demo of the Schecter Elite-5 before it hits the market and before the 2019 NAMM debut.