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Benjamin J. Shepherd
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Does Reading Music Ruin The Groove? | Bass With Benjamin - Bass Vlog Ep #3
In this episode of the Bass With Benjamin Bass Vlog, I address a common myth in regards to reading music.
I also give you a quick rundown of my 1975 Ibanez Jazz Bass!
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I also give you a quick rundown of my 1975 Ibanez Jazz Bass!
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The Problem with Bass Solos | Bass With Benjamin - Bass Vlog Ep #2
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
In this episode of the Bass With Benjamin Bass Vlog, I talk about a common problem that happens during bass solos and what can be done to fix it. I also give you a quick rundown of my 1977 Ibanez Challenger!! 🔥 Wanna become a better bassist? Looking to skyrocket your gig opportunities? ⬇️ Check out my FREE course 📚 ⬇️ www.basswithbenjamin.com/become-your-dream-bassist-and-skyrocket-your-gigs 🌟 ...
Are these the forgotten Ibanez basses? | Bass With Benjamin - Bass Vlog Ep #1
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Welcome to the very first episode of the Bass With Benjamin Bass Vlog! In this episode we'll explore the Ibanez Grooveline basses. The Ibanez Grooveline basses were very short lived instruments and were produced between 2011-2016. These high end basses never quite took off but are considered to be one of the best line of basses that Ibanez ever produced. I'm very fortunate enough to own 2 of th...
Full bass rundown: Ibanez LA custom shop BTB 6
Просмотров 8 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Here is the full rundown of my Ibanez custom BTB 6 string bass. This one of a kind instrument was built to my specs at Ibanez's LA custom shop. This bass was built by the same master luthiers and craftsmen that have built instruments for Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Thundercat, Gary Willis, Tosin Abasi and more! Gear used 🎚️🎛️🎸 Ibanez LA custom shop 6 string bass Trickfish Trilobite Preamp Aguilar ...
BASS PLAY ALONG - Flight -1 by Bao ft Aaron Terrapin
Просмотров 405Год назад
I was listening to a @ChillhopMusic playlist and this killing tune by Bao came on that also featured some tasty guitar playing by Aaron Terrapin! I just had to play along and join in on the vibe!
VOID - J-Lag Bass play along by Benjamin J. Shepherd
Просмотров 668Год назад
Full play along video of J-Lag by Perth band Void! This band originally consisted of Troy Roberts on Sax, Tom O’Halloran on Keys, Dane Alderson on Bass and Andy Fisenden on Drums!!!
SOO MANY TONES ON THIS ONE OF A KIND BASS!!
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Exploring some of the many tone options my custom Ibanez BTB 6 string bass has to offer!!
ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM IBANEZ BTB 6 STRING BASS!!!
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.2 года назад
Playing a short performance on my beautiful new Custom Ibanez BTB 6 string bass! Custom made for me at the Los Angeles Custom Shop!! Thank you so much Ibanez for this gorgeous new instrument. Specs: -Ibanez BTB alder body with ash tops -Birds Eye Maple 34” fingerboard with jumbo frets and block inlays -3 pickups!!! WHAAT!?? 2x Ibanez Sonic Arch CAP pickups and a 6 string Aguilar P Bass pickup i...
BUILDING UP THE BASS SOLO - BENJAMIN J. SHEPHERD
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Bass Solo October 2019 Live at Gold Diggers in Hollywood with Brandon Coleman on Keys and Gene Coye on Drums! Playing my main axe an Ibanez Grooveline G106 6 String Bass Custom.
Dylan Elise, Ben Shepherd and Dan Hayles jammin'
Просмотров 6 тыс.11 лет назад
Dan Hayles - Keys Ben Shepherd - Bass Dylan Elise - Drums Messing around at a jam at The Matterhorn in Wellington, New Zealand. October 2012. Sorry about the camera angle.
Kimbra back in the day!!
Просмотров 24 тыс.11 лет назад
Here is a video of Kimbra back in the day when she was 13 years old at Bounce 2003. This is an original song she wrote called "You've Found the Way". This concert took place in Wellington, New Zealand at the Wellington Town Hall in the month of February 2003 where 10 years later is the month Kimbra received two Grammy Awards. Also the band in this video were some of New Zealand's top young upco...
Ben Shepherd trying out a 7 string Ibanez BTB Bass at NAMM
Просмотров 26 тыс.11 лет назад
Ben Shepherd trying out a 7 string Ibanez BTB Bass at NAMM
My question is how how the hell did YOU get Ibanez to custom build you a bass? They don't do custom orders and haven't for years. And you aren't so famous that you are a household name.
@@josephwalton487 yes good question. I’ve been endorsed with Ibanez for the last 13 years and have always had a good working relationship with them. I’ve done official promo and demo videos for them over the years that you can check out on RUclips. So a few years ago I asked them if they could do a custom build for me and they said yes! 😎
@@BassWithBenjamin Nice my friend. What a beautiful bass. The pickup configuration reminds me of Stu Hamm's Urge basses.
@@josephwalton487 thank you brother! Trust me when I say that I feel fortunate that this company were keen to build this for me!
@@BassWithBenjamin Ibanez Soundgears are my favorites. My SR2405-BTL is my "Thor's hammer" bass. My excalibur. Ibanez are amazing.
THIS IS CRAZY I WONDER WHAT THE STRING SPACING ….
I like those jazz pick ups in the 60s position too, my primary jazz bass has pick ups in those positions and man.. it is a world of difference especially with slap
i like these vlogs
Love your playing, tone, arrangement, composition...absolute bliss. I looked for and couldn't find a rig rundown to learn how you achieve your sound. While I am interested in everything you may say, I am more interested in your pedals and processors because I cannot afford your bass, amplifier or cabinet and I already have very good equipment.
I love Joe Dart Solos
Dang bro! You got some skills! I'm excited to hear more vlogs and learn more from you! Gotta check out Charlie Hayden too! And I've definitely had to snap at my bandmates before for sucking at holding it down when I solo, sometimes I feel bad for how mean I was 😅
Benjamin, yes it sounds nice, great and your playing is phenomenal as usual but of what use is this 32 minutes explanation if we cannot get it to buy at the end of the day. Is this just for us to know what the bass you play is made of, after which we should go our different ways....🤷🏽
Why not use a looper when it’s time for your solo?
It turns into a disaster when you try to use a loop pedal in a band context. The moment you hit record, the timing is naturally going to be different from when you stop recording to start the loop play back. In other words the train is gonna fall off the tracks because the timing is inconsistent with the rest of the band. It can be done but you will need a sophisticated setup that involves a sequencer and the rest of the band to use in ears to hear a click track. Not worth all that setup and hassle when the other musicians can just learn how to accompany a bass soloist properly.
I’ve just discovered you as a RUclips suggestion. Literal music to my ears. Serious playing and advice bro! 👊🏾
Thank you so much, I appreciate that a lot! Stay tuned for more 😎
I am so grateful to you for sharing that. I've been playing for 30+ years and solo has never been a great experience for me. Whenever I solo it seems every musician on stage continues to play. Sometimes they play over me while I'm soloing. I thought the cats knew better but I failed to communicate what I need or want when I solo. Thanks to you I'm going to speak up and not be afraid to take the spotlight.
My pleasure!! Us bassists need to get the love we deserve 😎
Hart beet,melodyis.
I don't talk to my band
😂 You should try it. You might learn something about them that maybe you didn't want to know
@@BassWithBenjamin 😅
You can count me present. Im here for this.
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Awesome! Thank you for sharing Brother Outstanding information!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
So cool to hear the philosophy and background to your amazing solos ! I really enjoyed this 😄😄
Ahh thank you!! Hope you’re doing well ❤️
@@BassWithBenjamin thank you yes but in Washington State now ... Hope to see you in a show in Seattle maybe 🤔
@@ansuajooh word!! Well hopefully I’ll be there in the future. I’m sure you’ve probably checked out some gigs at Jazz Alley!
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Do you have any word on if the Grooveline will ever come back Ben?
Highly unlikely but never say never 😊
G105 is just incredible. The tone is real sweet. It's just as good as basses that cost 5 times more. I regret that I didn't get the G106 too. As to the looks, it look like melted ice cream, but what the heck, I play the G105 more than my Dingwall Prima that costs 5 times more.
Did you play with Dave Weckl? Im trying to remember where I saw/heard you before.
Yes I did!
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What kind of envelope effect do you have on your bass it sounds amazing
Thanks! I’m using an EBS BassIQ Envelope pedal!
The great Percy Jones from Brand-X used to play a grooveline fretless in his gigs. from what I remember- his was not lined Great episode, as an Ibanez player myself, I hope to own one of those soon too
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Wow!! Thanks for sharing this!! I can see he has the Grooveline body and like you said an unlined fingerboard. It also looks like he has a piezo pickup system instead of magnetic pickups!!
the neck says Ibanez too... I believe Ibanez did a custom for him or he did it himself because he liked the ergonomics of the Grooveline but wanted more features for his style@@BassWithBenjamin
I love the sound of these basses. The sound of your custom bass is insane!!! Btw!! The only reason I didn't buy one is because I'm left handed and I play a right hand bass upside down. So the cut off didn't leave me any room on the neck. I still want one!!!!! Now I want one even more now!! Thanks for doing this video .
Thanks!! Ah yes I totally understand how it would’ve been difficult to reach the upper register. One day I’d like to create an instrument that is ergonomic for players that play conventionally and players like yourself that flip them upside down.
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Sweetest, your taste and playing skills are great
Thanks!!
Awesome playing! This bass looks like it could be an emergency functional flotation device
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Lovely playing! Always wanted a grooveline.
Thanks!! Just keep looking on Reverb and Ebay and you might see 1 or 2 pop up from time to time!
Always thought these basses sounded amazing in your hands. Too bad Ibanez does these spot runs of cool basses like the Grooveline or the ATK, but doesn't continue them.
Thank you 🙏🏽 I’d say you’re way more likely to see the ATK basses more than the Groovelines. Ibanez seem to bring out the ATK every once in a while and they do really well. Unfortunately the Groovelines just lay dead in the water.
Thanks for the run down of your Axes they Sound Great question is there any videos around of you performing with Lee Ritenour?
Thank you!! Yes there are a few on RUclips 😎
I 've always wanted Grooveline basses... I regret my past days of not getting one :(
There are a few floating around. The 6 string not so much but it’s just one of those instances where you have to keep checking Reverb or Ebay.
Appreciate the deep dive on these basses. I like how Ibanez is not afraid to take some risks in the design department. Maybe that 6 string gets a reissue as your signature model.
Agreed! I do love when they do something that is out of the box!!
Thanks for the video. Its posible that you share whith us your 6 strings bass ajsutment?
Thank you!! When you mean adjustment are you talking about the string spacing and/or string height measurements?
Thanks for this! Would love hear you play even more in future episodes...
Thank you!! And yes more playing 😎
Oh man, I remember watching your Norwegian Wood video wayyyyyyy back in the day. Glad to see you're still shredding. Very 6 string Stu Hamm kind of pickup setup.
Oh thanks man!! Yeah that was a long time ago now!!
why not just play guitar....?
Because I don’t wanna…
great stuff
Lovely bass Benjamin :) What is the string spacing? (seems to be 18mm? same as my Schack bass ) Quite difficult to find 6 strings with 18mm string spacing...
Thanks!! I think it might be 18mm indeed but not 100% positive
man! I'd love to see videos about the grooveline basses as well. this is the first Ive even heard of them.
That will happen sooner than later! Stay tuned!
Bloody horrible...everything i detest about stupid flash playing...no soul no movement no meaning..clever yes..meaningless DEFINATELY...self absorbed audio wank.
Bello/Magnifico.😮😮😮😮😮😮🥵
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Fantastic playing and a very cool-looking bass!!! I had no idea that Ibanez made custom shop basses! The tonal versatility of your bass is impressive! The Ibanez thin soap bar pickups remind me of the pickups on the Yamaha John Patitucci signature 6-string bass.
Thank you! Yes they have a custom shop but it's only available to Ibanez Artists. The team did an outstanding job on this bass!
How do I get one?
Unfortunately this is just a one off instrument but who knows, maybe in the near future this could be a production model!
Where do I get this in 5 string?
Maybe sometime in the not too distant future 😉
what's your thoughts on the BTB1836?
I think it’s an awesome instrument!! Great versatility, tone, playability, looks gorgeous and is of great quality 😎
That neck is WIIIDE, even for a 6-string.
It’s actually not that wide. For a 6 string it’s on the slimmer side. My Grooveline is slightly wider. The widest ones I played were the old Yamaha TRB 6 strings from the early 90s.
@1:31 I heard that sneaky little Lick in there 😂 Jokes aside awesome playing and really cool bass man! Also ibanez needs to bring back those groovelines, those were sick!
Haha thanks man! Gotta sneak in the lick somewhere 😜 And yes the Groovelines are pretty awesome and probably my favorite model that Ibanez produced. I’m not sure if they’ll ever bring them out again but never say never!
Totally a tone monster!!
Love that Ibanez 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much!! I love this bass a lot!
Great vid. Instant sub after I realized you’re the dude from the 6 string masterclass on chords I’ve seen YEARS ago, but it still stuck in my head. Love the background music btw, what is it?
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed my masterclass!! The background music is just music bumpers I created for my videos. I use them a lot on my video courses that are on my website!