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If you’re a bassist — you’re in the right place. Join Scott Devine and Ian Allison from SBL as they dissect every aspect to being a bass player - professional or hobbyist - from basses and gear hacks, to musicianship and gig tips, all the way to mental health and what the future might hold for the music industry.

The SBL Podcast Scott's Bass Lessons

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If you’re a bassist — you’re in the right place. Join Scott Devine and Ian Allison from SBL as they dissect every aspect to being a bass player - professional or hobbyist - from basses and gear hacks, to musicianship and gig tips, all the way to mental health and what the future might hold for the music industry.

    145 - The Dark Side of Boutique Basses

    145 - The Dark Side of Boutique Basses

    In this episode, we’re sorting through our pick of boutique basses from F Bass, Ken Smith, Olinto, 
    Overwater and more. We’re also going to delve into some of the questions that often come along, namely: why are they so expensive? How are they built? And are they really worth it? The answers are often a matter of opinion, but we shall ponder them nonetheless!
    In this episode
    What is a boutique bass?The pros and cons of owning one.What bass companies do you need on your radar?Why is Scott giving away his F Bass?How you can win one of Ian’s Mike Lull signature models.And much, much more!

    • 1 hr 26 min
    144 - Gospel Bass Mastery: The Justin Raines Interview

    144 - Gospel Bass Mastery: The Justin Raines Interview

    There’s a TON you can learn from Gospel bass players – and one, in particular, you may have overlooked. 
    Justin Raines could teach you everything you need to know about pocket, songwriting, and epic bass fills. In today’s interview, Scott and Ian sit down with Justin to breakdown his tone, his technique and some of his signature licks, including his astounding bass solo on Nobody by Ne-Yo.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    143 - Are These the 5 Most Iconic Basses of all time?

    143 - Are These the 5 Most Iconic Basses of all time?

    So, what makes a particular bass guitar a classic? While some basses are undoubtedly born great (it’s a testament to Leo Fender that the P-Bass is still one of the most played instruments ever): some achieve greatness over time and some have greatness thrust upon them (Rickenbacker have long enjoyed the star power of Lemmy, Geddy Lee and Chris Squire, for example). And so, for your viewing pleasure, we’ve put a spotlight on 5 of the most iconic bass guitars of all time.
    In this episode:
    Why Scott’s never owned a Rickenbacker.What sucks about a Hofner Club Bass?If you’ve never played a P-Bass – you simply have to! What kept a Thunderbird at the top of Ian’s wish list? Will Scott pass our blindfold test?And much, much more!

    • 1 hr 20 min
    142 - The SCARIEST Bass LEGEND of LA? The Nick Campbell Interview

    142 - The SCARIEST Bass LEGEND of LA? The Nick Campbell Interview

    Nick Campbell’s a busy LA session player for all the right reasons - great sound, groove, and awesome vibe. And in today’s new episode of our ‘Behind The Bass Lines’ interview series, Nick’s going to tell you exactly where he took ideas from to create his must-hear bass style – and even show you a few licks you can try out, too.
    In this episode
    Top tips for playing fastAll about combining ferocity and comedy in solosThe benefits of active listeningThe beauty of whole notesAnd much,  much more!

    • 1 hr 22 min
    141 - The ONE thing that TRANSFORMED my bass playing

    141 - The ONE thing that TRANSFORMED my bass playing

    There’s a reason more people listen to Guns N’ Roses than Victor Wooten, and it’s not because Duff McKagan is better at playing arpeggios! But still, good technique is something that every bassist should add to their skill set, and in this episode, I’m answering all of your questions surrounding our Technique Accelerator. I hope it gives you a little extra time to check out the course – and to find your next breakthrough on the bass!

    Learn more about the Technique Accelerator here → https://sbl.link/42OvqhG

    In this episode you're going to learn:
    Why are we talking up our Technique Accelerator?How I developed my own technique (with a little help from Gary Willis).Why we’ve included a bunch of free bonuses with the course.Why might it not be for you?And much, much more!

    • 53 min
    140 - Bass ICON for a NEW Generation? The Charles Berthoud Interview

    140 - Bass ICON for a NEW Generation? The Charles Berthoud Interview

    Charles Berthoud’s YouTube channel is loaded with clips of him absolutely ripping. His virtuosic bass chops, epic bass battles  and his penchant for killer bass gear has earned him more than 1,750,000 subscribers, making him one of the most visible bass players to come from the social media generation. 
    In this week’s podcast episode, we sit down with Charles and dive deep into some of his favorite videos, his approach to Victor Wooten’s Classical Thump, and the hidden genius of Cliff Burton.

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

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96 Ratings

96 Ratings

DrParners ,

The Best Bass Podcast

I look forward to this podcast coming out every week. Scott & Ian make a great team and leave no stone unturned when it comes to bass related topics. They're always a pleasure to listen to and incredibly informative too. These are two professional players with so much knowledge to impart and they do so with humour and a genuine conversational chemistry that oozes listenability. If you love bass - subscribe today!

Benneth 556 ,

Really like this

Really enjoying these. I’m an utter beginner with bass but find these inspiring and light hearted

Spudgun ,

Not just for Bassists!

Wether or not you play the bass guitar, these podcasts are like having a good old chin wag with your best mates. Always funny, always informative, one of the highlights of my week. Nice work Ian and Scott. You guys are awesome 👍

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