My Electric Bass Quest & New Sire Markus Miller V3P Bass

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  • čas přidán 12. 03. 2023
  • Sire Markus Miller V3P Generation Bass.... sire-usa.com/products/sire-ma...
    Recent "Backpacking and Blisters" podcast with me expounding on life stuff...podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    Big Thanks to all the bass groovers who put out bass lessons, tutorials, reviews and playing tips here on You Tube. It has kept me motivated and teaching me bass playing and just plain making it fun.
    This bass quest of mine started December 5 2022. I’m a mandolin player/jammer and have been needing some inspiration to get to my next level and get to understanding modes and mastering my fretboard knowledge. Had just read the book “The Practice of Practice” and was inspired by the part that says play other instruments. Though I do play acoustic guitar as well…it always seems like practice. Was up watching You Tube and a bass video came on with a youngster named Ellen. She was groovin’ and smiling and head bobbing and it gave me a big ol’ grin. That led me to more bass videos. After all that mandolin high end I just knew I needed some bottom. Needed my feet to vibrate. Called my brother in law Dan and borrowed his old Fender Music Master bass and got to learning. Found my head bobbing and leg bouncing. Been going at the bass hard and loving it so much. Maybe all those years playing bluegrass mandolin ended up leading me to bass. And Funk!!!
    The best part of this journey is I am hearing music differently. The bass fills my head. I am dancing and bopping around the house more. It does not seem like practice. It feels I’m playing music rather than practicing. And what I wished came true…it is opening up my mandolin playing but all I want to be now is a bass player. Electric bass.
    I have a long way to go of course. Fairly recently retired and playing daily. Dreaming it. Hearing bass in my head at night.
    January 22nd I went and bought a Squire 70s Vibe Jazz bass. Funny that I am now more into laying down groove that lead playing a mandolin. My calling is maybe been sought and found.
    Then on February 26 I got a Stingray Classic RAY24CA. They came out the year I graduated high school. !976. I had to happen. Fast forward to March 3rd... I went to visit and play a 2003 Fender American Classic P-Bass in a local music store. I left the shop and though about all night. It felt amazing and I love that P bass sound and simplicity. Next morning I took the Squire Jazz bass and and my first beat-up and rode hard 1996 Gibson F5 mandolin that I don't play anymore as I have a great Northfield mandolin. Traded the Mandolin and Squire for the Fender P bass even- steven. Tit for Tat.Now I know what more quality bass feel like in the hands. Loving the low end.
    Find your Funk and get your the Groove on,
    Shug
    Thanks so much to Mark Smith from Talking Bass, Jayme Lewis DeadBeat Studios, Tom Bornemann Bass Lessons, Rich Brown, Cambridge Bass Lessons, Luke from Become a Bassist, Báo on Bass, Fusilli Jerry, Benny the Bassman, Johnny Cox Music, Low End Lobster, Marcello Feldman, Dan Hawkins, Federico Malaman, Scott's Bass Lessons, Bass Buzz, Julia from Thomann Music. Been watching countless videos from all of the to gather knowledge. My wife calls it my "Late Night Junior College Course Study."
    Also like watching Lee and Nathan from Anderton's Music jamming on basses. Man they can pick and it is just plain fun to watch and listen . Plus I see bunch of cool bosses. Shout out to Anthony Pecora at Empire Music for his videos showing basses that come into their shop and hearing him play them. He has a cool funky groove.
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Komentáře • 326

  • @flanneljoe7473
    @flanneljoe7473 Před rokem +18

    My CZcams algorithm is all backpacking and bass. This crossover must mean the world is getting awesome again. Your videos just keep getting better. Thanks for everything

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +2

      Mine too! And drywall videos.

  • @hotshot791
    @hotshot791 Před rokem +11

    You are a true troubadour-a real renaissance man! Such an inspiration for us over 60!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +3

      I see it as play. There is a 12 year old living in me!

  • @brianfackrell4139
    @brianfackrell4139 Před rokem +3

    Music is a majic that I don't posess and forever admire those that do. One of my new old man hobbies is lockpicking.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      lock picking, locksmithing, dreadlocks, bagels and lox. I like all things locks! Fun to dive into things.

  • @pestilentruth2164
    @pestilentruth2164 Před rokem +5

    Yay! Love the basses, Shug. I've been playing bass for over 40 years and can definitely say you've got the groove. Have a blast!🔊

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      Thankee. I've been playing hours daily. Just really drawn to it. Just bassing for bass sake~

  • @b5maddog
    @b5maddog Před rokem +4

    Both are very beautiful. My brother used to be a professional bassist. I’m very impressed on how quickly you picked that up but then your talents are unmeasurable. Looking forward to hearing more.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +2

      I have been putting in hours daily. Mainly cause it id truly been fun for me. Thankee.

  • @jacqueline7118
    @jacqueline7118 Před rokem +4

    It sounds like you are in your happy place, have fun! I love seeing people get so excited over things they enjoy, makes me smile. :) Thanks for sharing and hope we will hear some more bass! :) :)

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +2

      Truly. It its bringing me true joy and does not seem like practice. I have no agenda other than to try to get above average on it and feel that satisfaction at the end of a day.

  • @DixieLiving
    @DixieLiving Před rokem

    What a beauty! Sweet sounds coming!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      Was playing it today. Still getting to know it.

  • @wheatpuncher27
    @wheatpuncher27 Před 6 měsíci +1

    thanks for this review! im a bedroom bassist and was looking at these for their passive version. your talent for only a couple of months on the bass at the time you released this vid is so impressive (:

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 6 měsíci

      They have some nice basses and just came out with some new models for 2024

  • @chris4536
    @chris4536 Před rokem

    Proper, bloody, lovely!!
    Beautiful my friend! Thanks for groovin us along
    Whooooo buddddy!)))))))

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      Thankee. It is just plain fun. That is what I was looking for.

  • @xJAWAx
    @xJAWAx Před rokem

    I've been a bass player since I was 11 years old and it's my favorite instrument. I'm really happy to see someone joining the team. Good luck with your bass adventure. Keep it groovin, whoooo buddy.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Liking the bass team and community. Groove on I shall......

  • @markr1487
    @markr1487 Před rokem

    Love the new bass. Great tone. Good grove too brother. Thanks for sharing.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Thanks and thankee. So fun~~
      It does have a great growl.

  • @colleenthompson2737
    @colleenthompson2737 Před rokem

    Ah, Shug! You are amazing! I love the look on your face as you opened up the box for the first time. So excited! I was watching you at the same time I unpacked my Amok box from Norway. The Rottweiler thought it was her Bark Box so I had to run a little defense. So happy for you. Rock on! Pretty impressive you only 3 months in.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Enjoy that Amok. I love hanging mine and chair mode and sitting in it when I have to catch up on phone calls. Gonna take mine out in the Spring. Got the new lightweight and it is real nice. Sorry the Rott was disappointed...haaaa

  • @gregorybrickman3474
    @gregorybrickman3474 Před rokem

    Damn Shug! I am really impressed. Lol, first comment on a backpacking channel I've watched for years... Goes to the man rocking out on the bass! Thanks for all the positive vibes you've sent my way, Shug.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      I am honored!!! Funny how new things keep on coming to you in life if you let them.

  • @6bluestrings
    @6bluestrings Před rokem

    Awesome Man! All's secure at the low end. Rock on!

  • @tiddums1151
    @tiddums1151 Před rokem

    Good for you Shug. Always moving forward. ENJOY....

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Must move into new realms to keeps life lively.

  • @yobentley7274
    @yobentley7274 Před rokem

    I'm excited too !!

  • @ianandrewdonnelly6507
    @ianandrewdonnelly6507 Před rokem +3

    Outstanding shug. Love a bass player me. A real favourite of mine was Mick Karn who played with Japan. His work on Gentlemen Take Polaroids is so good. Ian

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      There is a throwback song! the 80s were fun.

  • @scottengh1175
    @scottengh1175 Před rokem

    Really nice. We are very close in age. I remember several people wearing hats like yours when we were kids. Not so much now. Like it.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      We had men in the neighborhood who wore them.

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth Před rokem +1

    That firetruck red bass goes well with the hat! You already slap a lot better than I - keep posting these videos, maybe it will get me back in that woodshed. Watch out for icicles!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      It is vibrant and the neck feel is amazing for such an affordable bass. I've been at it hours daily the last 3 months. It fills my life with good stuff right now and I needed a new muse.

  • @rvz77
    @rvz77 Před rokem

    WHOO-HOO! Congrats & happy pickin'

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Picking and plucking lallygagging and mucking'.

  • @lucyb15
    @lucyb15 Před rokem

    The trim in my kitchen is that color..."brick dust." New pursuits make new brain cells, we need to keep that up in our dotage. Good on ya!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Nice. Sounds like a lively kitchen. I hear you on the brain thing. Keep that grey matter active~~~

  • @jamesthompson6994
    @jamesthompson6994 Před rokem

    I just purchased the Larry Carlton Sire S7FM in blue. LOVE IT!! good to see a fellow Sire-ite!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      They seem to be a real up and coming company. Many great reviews. Love the feel of mine. Neck is so smooth.

  • @kevshelley
    @kevshelley Před rokem

    Love the bass, love the t- shirt! Happy playing Shug!✌🏼🎸

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Me too! You are the first to allude to it~

    • @kevshelley
      @kevshelley Před rokem

      @@shugemery Just like you said in your last podcast interview (which my daughter and I loved) I’m one of those viewers who take in background details as well as the cool content. 😁🧟‍♂️

  • @HammockMountain
    @HammockMountain Před rokem

    Your bass playing is coming right along my friend! Love the mandolin though. Cheers! 🥷⛺️💫

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      Thanks and thankee....Not abandoned the mandolin at all. Got into bass to help my mando picking. But right now the bass calls the most.

  • @LGBrownlee
    @LGBrownlee Před rokem

    You are multi-talented sir…I tip my hat to you.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      As my teachers said.....gifted underachiever. I took that as I'm gifted at underachieving.

  • @nicksweeney5176
    @nicksweeney5176 Před rokem

    5:08 Wow!! I love the emblem with your Kilroy on it! Sweet!😍👍🏻👍🏻

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      Ha to think about that one for a moment-o...!

  • @jimharrow8104
    @jimharrow8104 Před rokem

    Far out & AWESOME cool 😎.... enjoy your new bass...

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      Today is doing taxes and bass playing. Little tax work then some bass. Repeat....

  • @stucunningham1183
    @stucunningham1183 Před rokem +1

    Awesome!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Thankee. My fingers are sore from playing the Red Devil all day!

  • @outdoorwally8430
    @outdoorwally8430 Před rokem

    Funky! Woooo buddy! And it matches your hat!!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      Was hoping it would when I unboxed it. Almost a Ferrari red.

  • @Dan-440
    @Dan-440 Před rokem

    Very nice, Shug. I grew up in Music City USA and never get tired of great music.
    Enjoy!

    • @Dan-440
      @Dan-440 Před rokem

      And it sounds to me like you have played for years, Buddy.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Ahh thanks. I now I have a ways to go but I have no agenda other than to keep at it and get better in time.

  • @mountainwanderer
    @mountainwanderer Před rokem

    I have a Marcus Miller Jazz bass that I have been using for years! Love it!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Ahhh...you are a groover. I knew I liked you. Have you checked out Reverend basses? They are nice. I see myself moving to a up to a V5 someday. Or the V7 but I need to decide if I want to mess with all the active EQ controls. I'm a simple man! Do you use all the controls on yours a lot?

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer Před rokem

      @@shugemery I don't want to give the wrong impression, I have Marcus Miller bass, but I am a terrible bass player. I love the feel of that bass though. I'm a very basic player.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      @@mountainwanderer Something about the bass. Fun to hold and play. Even is basic form.

  • @bolleolympus
    @bolleolympus Před rokem

    ❤❤Liked it, liked it a lot!

  • @markleblanc291
    @markleblanc291 Před rokem

    Very cool!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Really good value on this Sire bass. Having a lot of fun with it.

  • @ClearTheDeck
    @ClearTheDeck Před rokem

    Ever since my son starting playing bass several years ago I gained a new appreciation for the instrument. I particularly enjoy your Music Man. Gotta say, I could totally picture you with a Bongo (also by Music Man). Pricey though. Enjoy!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      I too have seen the light. Try to listen to song with no bass. Sounds lackluster. Those MusicMans are really nice. Came out in 1976, the year I graduated high school.

  • @joethompson79
    @joethompson79 Před rokem +1

    Nice! I got a Sire P5 last fall and they make great basses! Especially if you need a lefty model.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      It feels so nice on the neck. Really liking it. I switch around between all three basses and am coming to the realization that they are all different and play differently. I may just be a Tri-Bass Plucker. I'm a lefty but play backwards....

  • @perrybabin8427
    @perrybabin8427 Před rokem +2

    I know this wasn't intentional but you had me searching YT for some old funk from the '80s. They had some great bass guitar work in that music.

  • @randyreboberton6263
    @randyreboberton6263 Před rokem

    You always surprise me Shugs ❤
    From Guitar to Mandolin, harmonica, the gazoo, the band saw, and divining rod, tin can and the dripping sound from the sink ...lol

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I am learning a Bach tune on nostril flute now. My future is set.

  • @charlessullivan5370
    @charlessullivan5370 Před rokem

    Looks like a nice guitar from a reputable (small) company. I'm happy for you, bro! Sounds good, too. I love the bass guitar. Enjoy!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      It is filling a my days with pleasure. And sore fingertips!

  • @slowhike
    @slowhike Před rokem

    Very cool man!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Thanks Slowhike. I'm really enjoying it! czcams.com/video/-Fh5XfYvlao/video.html

  • @russellrennier2224
    @russellrennier2224 Před rokem

    Damn Shug! You got some skills. “Slappin’ da bass”

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I been putting in some time for the last 3 months. So enjoying it and just look forward to playing everyday. Just cause..... Thankee

  • @heypete1827
    @heypete1827 Před rokem

    Shug, I like these kind of videos. I like the camping, but I like it when you mix it up too. I might be in the minority, but I really like the variety. Y'know the Halloween vids, the BBQ vids, all cool! Thanks for posting this. I dig it!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Thanks. They the ones I’m really a bit more excited about these days. Hammocks can only go so far…haaaa

  • @volleytheory
    @volleytheory Před rokem +2

    Those licks were as funky as your hat!😂
    I buy a lot of used gear from Musicians Friend. Always satisfied.
    I’ll look into Sweet Water per your recommendation.
    Thanks, Shug!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I've been happy with their service. And candy bag! Nice to have good companies as folks always seem to waste so much time on bad companies.

  • @edwardbenton4428
    @edwardbenton4428 Před rokem +2

    I don't know anything about guitars, it's beautiful and sounds awesome, ATB

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +2

      I feels so nice. I'm just got bass fever and it is fun. To be new you have to start something new~~

  • @cunningman
    @cunningman Před rokem

    That is SUCH a Shug Beast Bass!!! 🎉

  • @couchcamperTM
    @couchcamperTM Před 10 měsíci

    woooooo buddy, Shug on bass. big surprise. wise to get the P variant, saves on batteries ;-)

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 10 měsíci

      Yessir. Playing daily. Already sold the Sire bass and gone through some others looking for the bass for me. I look forward to playing everyday. Brought my love of playing back. Thankee
      czcams.com/video/C_GkxAquItc/video.html

  • @DarrellHaase
    @DarrellHaase Před rokem

    Love the bass thing! I just got a Sire P5 and love it. You got the necessary trifecta with a J, P, and MM. Now 5 string.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Playing that Sire right now. Like it. Fender P bass is closest to my heart for some sort of sentimental reason. Not ready for a 5 string quite yet. I do like having just 4 to contend with. But I'm a lazy man....

    • @DarrellHaase
      @DarrellHaase Před rokem

      @@shugemery Like hammocks. It's a sickness.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      @@DarrellHaase But a wonderful and positive sickness. All love and joy!!

  • @JoeOutdoors
    @JoeOutdoors Před rokem

    I know a lot of us folks born in 58' with a hard head, typed from experience . . .
    Nice axe!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Thanks. Already sold that one to a friend and put the dough toward my G&L CLF Research L-1000 bass.

  • @joesigmon2136
    @joesigmon2136 Před rokem

    Love the sound of that P Bass.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Hard to top a P-Bass for sure. I already sold this Sire to get a G&L CLF Research L-1000. It is Leo Fenders last P bass-like design.

  • @Brijoolz
    @Brijoolz Před rokem

    Still say bass is where my heart lies. Been playing guitar for 10 years or so, but happiest when I put on the bass.
    Thinking about a Squire Bass VI. Although I’d love a Music Man. They’ve got good grunt.
    This retirement seems to be fitting in just dandy with you.
    Thanks for another video.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      I got a Squire first but this Sire feels so much better. Especially the neck and frets. No sharp edges hanging over. The MusicMans are awesome. I am really starting to like retirement.

    • @Brijoolz
      @Brijoolz Před rokem

      @@shugemery my brother in law always says he doesn’t know what to do first since he retired!
      Like a lot of guitars, if you do a little work to get them right, it makes it a much better experience.
      I’ve learned a lot from Dave’s World of Fun.
      Another great CZcamsr.
      Happy days fella.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      @@Brijoolz Oh...I have already caught onto Dave and set my action and truss rods on my Fender and Stirling. Even go the cool string gauges and stuff. Intonation too. More fun even when not playing.

  • @TerryC69
    @TerryC69 Před rokem

    Hi Shug! I am already a fan of your mandolin, but more good is gooder. Play on, Shug! Wooobuddy!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      The bass feels so much cooler...haaa! Everyone thinks my mandolin is a ukulele...now that hurts~

  • @bradg6588
    @bradg6588 Před rokem

    Just when you think shug can't get any cooler, he starts slapping the bass. Sounds great!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I am a late-in-life-wanna-be-funkster~~~ Thankee!
      vimeo.com/manage/videos/817480797

  • @i-hillbilly
    @i-hillbilly Před rokem

    Good choice, Shug!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      I concur. Great bass for $350~~

  • @jjdubuyou1976
    @jjdubuyou1976 Před rokem

    Oh my brother, I knew you were a bass player the first time I saw ya!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Funny how things in life end up leading you towards something that you never thought it would. Be open and let it happen....

  • @jbcardin
    @jbcardin Před rokem

    Beautiful bass Shug! Congratulations! I'm a banjo player of about 20 years that has played upright bass for about 15 years and recently got in to electric bass. Now there are 4 of them. They multiply like rabbits don't they? Just bought a Fender Jazz bass Saturday night. Like you, I'm up all night playing. Learning is the best part.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      They do multiply. Each one is so different in its own way. I am going to try and stop at 3 basses. But....I do want a Fender Jazz someday. Enjoy yours. What model did you get?

    • @jbcardin
      @jbcardin Před rokem

      @@shugemery It's the Player Limited Edition Jazz. Green Burst color. I have a Fender Broad Bass and an Ibanez that plays extremely well for a cheaper bass. I was up all last night working in Lukas Miller "Find Yourself". He's Willie Nelsons son. Pretty cool bass playing in that song.

  • @rikidozan553
    @rikidozan553 Před rokem

    Marcus Miller has the same hat as you do. 🤠 Sounds like now you have "den bösen Bass".

  • @rpettit2551
    @rpettit2551 Před rokem

    NEW TOYS !!! Gotta keep the mind expanding.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      At this age I can justify better toys for sure. My fingertips are throbbing.

  • @viewoftoledo
    @viewoftoledo Před rokem +1

    Shug! Your bass skills sound awesome to me!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      I hope to get fairly good someday just for the sake of it. Thankee. I have been putting some time in on it as beginners must.

    • @hipgroove68
      @hipgroove68 Před rokem

      Loved the rare earth

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      @@hipgroove68 They were my first 8 track tape!

  • @sputtyduke
    @sputtyduke Před rokem +1

    Dangit Shug! You got me again. Ive been watching your hammock videos for years and now your gonna hook me with bass videos. Ive been playing (poorly) for almost 20 years. Keep up the great work. I always look forward to seeing you on the tube.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I'll try to keep the bass or music vide to a "just now and then" thing. Though maybe not. Hammocks can only take a feller so far...

  • @hipgroove68
    @hipgroove68 Před rokem

    From a drummer....I say... AWESOME!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I'm looking forward to jamming with a real drummer sometime. One 1 baby....

  • @davepratt3912
    @davepratt3912 Před rokem

    Dang it sounds good, u gotta learn “Stir it up”. Seems like a fun bass-line to play. Have fun brother l!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I'll have to get in a reggae groove someday.

  • @ssiewnad
    @ssiewnad Před rokem

    So sweet

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I'm truly enjoying it. Immensely.

  • @hughdfukairs1768
    @hughdfukairs1768 Před rokem

    Christmas time came early . EARLY . in March. WHOO BUD-DAAYYY!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I give myself the best presents~~

  • @TheRickurb
    @TheRickurb Před rokem

    Happy New Guitar Day!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Thankee. Maybe I need cake too!

  • @barondavis5692
    @barondavis5692 Před rokem

    I picked up a v7 this summer. I find it just as good, if not better than a MIA Fender jazz.
    Good luck with the new toy.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I keep hearing that from folks. These Sires are really nice and mine is on the low end. In time I may get a P8 or P10 dx. Whoooooo Buddy))))

    • @barondavis5692
      @barondavis5692 Před rokem

      @@shugemery There’s a part of me that wants a p8 and a M7, then all the base’s would be covered - or is it basses?

  • @markseay4930
    @markseay4930 Před rokem

    You're like a reverse John Paul Jones. He started out with a bass (and organ) and later in life he wanted to master the mandolin so he showed up unannounced at a bluegrass festival mandolin workshop to learn from instructors there. It was so interesting to learn that about him. He may be your doppelganger. (Still waiting on his review of the Dutchware camilion. )

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I have seen him play mandolin. Something about those two instruments. They are like frick and frack. Maybe he got into it to inspire his bass play ing like I got into bass to inspire my mandolin playing.

  • @Kenbur
    @Kenbur Před rokem

    Sean - I think your backpack just got a little teenie bit heavier -🤣 I loved to lay down some lead riffs on my bass when I played it for our group. at first, I got some grimaces, however, I finally won people over, or at least I think I did, because it sounds so smooth and "different" when it comes from the bass guitar. Of course, when you miss playing the lead guitar and have to play the bass, it's a little compromise 🤪🤔

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      Haaa. The guitar player wants the leads right. I discovered the band Vulfpeck during this quest and their bass player Joe Dart is like a lead player in the band though alway holding the groove.

  • @wdcsucks1
    @wdcsucks1 Před rokem +1

    "Get Ready" "Get Reeeeady"! 😃

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      My first 8 track tape was Rare Earth Live in Concert. Gift from my sister.

  • @AA1PR
    @AA1PR Před rokem

    nice score, I had an ESP B50 I loved, carpal tunnel forced me to sell it
    those very small marks I wouldnt worry about

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      I wanted the marks as it saved me $60. Not even noticeable. Sorry you had to sell it.

    • @AA1PR
      @AA1PR Před rokem

      @@shugemery exactly, rock on

  • @MojoUX
    @MojoUX Před rokem

    I too picked up the bass late in life. A friend her me play guitar and said, “Why don’t you try the bass? It’s got two fewer strings!”
    But I’ve dug the sound and the vibe. Learning blues bass primarily. First bass was an Ibanez 200 that’s my jam bass and also my autograph bass (so far Gerry McAvoy (Rory Gallagher, Band of Friends) and Jesske Hume (The Felice Brothers) have signed it. Last year I got a Thunderbird. Man! Two very different basses.
    I love watching Julia Hofer’s vids too

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      The blues await me. Messed a little it is a "feel" for sure. Rory!!! Too cool. Love that Thunderbird look for sure. Julia has the best bass-face.

    • @MojoUX
      @MojoUX Před rokem

      @@shugemery awesome-and I agree about Julia’s bassface. And her fingers! Those long digits were made for bass.

  • @mat-ventures
    @mat-ventures Před rokem

    Wow! Belle guitare, Shug! And you really don't seem like a newbie to bass either!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      I recall trying to play one in high school...but juggling took over~~

  • @iPlod
    @iPlod Před rokem

    I am really digging Shug the bassist!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I am enjoying him too~~!! Haaa. Thankee iPlod

  • @ToddStull
    @ToddStull Před rokem

    A signature model I've been wanting to get is the Spector Doug Wimbish model. I met him at a guitar/bass expo and he's the nicest guy you'd ever meet... willingly goes out of his way to talk with everyone and really gets into a conversation. The spector basses are sweet too and play fast

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      As I travel this bass path I keep hearing about more and more basses that I have never heard of or seen. Keeps me interested!

    • @ToddStull
      @ToddStull Před rokem

      @shugemery It won't take long until you have 6 more 😂
      A good used one to seek out is a vintage Peavey T-40. Nice and heavy and just an overall decent collection add on.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Wonder why it is that these electric basses seem to multiply? My brother in law has 10 guitars and 2 basses. Reckon the all seem to fill a different whole in sound and feel. I do like those Peaveys for sure.

    • @ToddStull
      @ToddStull Před rokem

      @shugemery when I use to play out a lot I always had 2 or 3 set up and ready to go. Other thing for me was really the different inspirations. I always played in bands with more original music so a new bass always means a whole new set of riffs. I'd sit down and record myself playing them, then upload to youtube privately so I won't forget them for the future.

  • @piratariailimitada8980

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 great !

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      Thanks. Good times on the low end here.

  • @brianmowers307
    @brianmowers307 Před rokem

    After seeing this, I find myself wondering how well Geddy Lee can juggle. Well done, Shug!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      He is a bit of a nerd (compliment) so I bet he kinda can.

  • @cgriggsiv
    @cgriggsiv Před rokem

    Good morning
    Guitar is sweet looking good

  • @DansEarway
    @DansEarway Před rokem +1

    soupah doupah 👏👏👏

  • @mikel5800
    @mikel5800 Před rokem

    H'mm.
    That there is a real pretty bass.
    Worth the count...

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Me and it done made friends....uh huhhh

  • @trailcairn1717
    @trailcairn1717 Před rokem

    Makes me wanna bring my drums over for a jam session 😊

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I'll come to you!! On the one baby...on the one~

    • @EscapingTheCity
      @EscapingTheCity Před rokem

      Can I join you guys on guitar? I "sing" too, if you can call it that!

  • @ekhaat
    @ekhaat Před rokem

    Hey Mr. Bass-man, whoooo budddeeeeehhhh

  • @bstoner1300
    @bstoner1300 Před rokem

    Insta-liked! Shug and Strings!?!? Love it

  • @BobCorsaro
    @BobCorsaro Před rokem

    Hell yeah! Pick up "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" for some great bass fundamentals. Not the movie, the book with bass transcriptions.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I will. Thanks for that. Though I don't read notation.

    • @BobCorsaro
      @BobCorsaro Před rokem

      @@shugemery comes with CDs. You have a good enough ear. Or just learn "what's going on" album

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      @@BobCorsaro Aye. Big Motown fan here...

  • @JonTheGoose7
    @JonTheGoose7 Před rokem

    If you haven’t already, get yourself a nice compressor pedal. Compressors are essential kit for bass players. I like the boss bc-1x or the MXR M87.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I've been looking and watching reviews on them to understand them and decide which one. Leaning towards the MXR M87 as it looked easy to understand in a review.

  • @scottdunbar4898
    @scottdunbar4898 Před rokem

    I've met Marcus Miller but I've never met the Shug.
    Perhaps someday...Your giant 4 string contra bass
    mandolin is sounding pretty sweet, Brother.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Did Markus slap you?...haaa. Cool you met him. Contra mando. I'll never see the bass the same way now!

  • @LifeInBama
    @LifeInBama Před rokem

    I was thinking you had the right hat on for a bass unboxing. I like your new bass, a bit a of a crisp sound to it. Nice color too. Is the Fender the heaviest? Always drives me nuts when the body is so light makes it off balance. Good deal, whoo buddy!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      The Sterling Musicman is the heaviest. Then maybe the Fender by a wee bit. Then the new one. Well balanced though.

  • @JAK0449
    @JAK0449 Před rokem

    I have it and it s verygood (I own several others basses )

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I sold it to a bass playing friend. I really liked it but needed to make room for my G&L CLF L-1000 bass. I think someday I'd get a Sire P8.

  • @annemitchell4822
    @annemitchell4822 Před rokem +1

    Gorgeous bass! Was that a little bit of black magic women I heard you playing? Easily one of my favorite songs to play in bass!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I was playing "Get Ready" Rare Earth's version. And Level 42 "Starchild." Working on both of those songs. Filling my time and winter days...

  • @deano4999
    @deano4999 Před rokem

    U GET EM SHUG

  • @thisfall5227
    @thisfall5227 Před rokem

    Time to start listening to Primus.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Les Claypool! Love his wacky him.

  • @normanc.2021
    @normanc.2021 Před rokem

    Looks nice Shug, but I don't know how your going to fit that in a backpack..lol Have a great day 👍

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I may just have to give up backpacking. It is a lot of work anyways. Not enough sitting!!

  • @DuctTapenWD
    @DuctTapenWD Před rokem

    I might be weird but I'd love to see a les claypool and shug dueling banjos on the bass video

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Les is wacky in the best of ways. Don't think I could keep up with his bassology.....

  • @Lt-cm9us
    @Lt-cm9us Před rokem

    Shug, hello ol' friend. I say this like I have known you forever. Recently went to the time change Hang at Yates, where my son played guitar at the campfire. Might I suggest your next Bass Be Accustic? For the car camping trips.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      I may end up with one of those someday. Could play in a Mariachi band! But I'd bring my mandolin for a campfire..

  • @yobentley7274
    @yobentley7274 Před rokem

    Nice looking axe. I'll be happy to help with a list of basic setup tools you are probably going to want soon. Just let me know. I have done a lot, lot, lot of guitar setups for people. My side hustle. I'll send you a card and sticker if you want.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      Hey Yo...I've already adjusted truss rods and action and intonation on Sterling and Fender. Watched a bunch of videos and got the gauges, string action ruler and truss rod relief tool to learn and do. I like it. Sorta like working on my control line planes kinda sorta. Thanks feller.

  • @dinner_workingsly
    @dinner_workingsly Před rokem

    Yeah buddy…slappuh the bassuh

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      My Mom slapped me. I slap the bass now. Thank for the inspiration Mom~

    • @dinner_workingsly
      @dinner_workingsly Před rokem

      @@shugemery 🤣..to moms 🍻

  • @RatdogDRB
    @RatdogDRB Před rokem

    What? No Smoke on the Water to test it out? Good sounds there Kemosabe.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      It is on my list to learn what I get past Rare Earth and Uriah Heep!

  • @FeldwebelWolfenstool
    @FeldwebelWolfenstool Před rokem

    ..nice chug chug chug sound...i gotta deal for ya on a Squire JB fretless from my herd, should you ever dilly-dally the 35 miles N. of the Casino at Grande Portage...

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Thankee. I need frets at this point! So much to learn.

  • @EscapingTheCity
    @EscapingTheCity Před rokem

    "I've only been playing since December"
    Immediately starts jamming out like a pro

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      I have been logging some time on the bass. Retired Life!

  • @ergot57
    @ergot57 Před rokem

    The M/K play any instruments? Woodwinds maybe? Congrats and enjoy your new sound.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      He played trumpet in high school.

  • @trailhunterWNC
    @trailhunterWNC Před rokem

    Famous Louises is up for sale case ya havent heard.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      I heard they are closing on Sundays but up for sale!!! Noooooooo

  • @leftycut1
    @leftycut1 Před rokem

    Maybe you could Meg a heads-up for me. I see an acoustic bass in your Nut Hut in the not so distant future!!!😂

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      For some reason I'm all about electric. I'm too lazy to haul a big ol' Kay around...haaaa

    • @leftycut1
      @leftycut1 Před rokem

      @@shugemery I was more thinking of a guitar sized bass.I'm not a bass player but I played around with a Taylor acoustic bass at a guitar center.It sounded heavenly and I think it would be fun for jamming with bluegrass buds. Although a big ol' bass sounds like fun too!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem

      Now that could and may happen. I'll have to put a grip on one someday.

  • @eakinj
    @eakinj Před rokem

    Chad's my sales rep over there. I made a joke because I purchases a Epiphone Brendon Small GhostHorse Explorer from them and they didn't put in the candy, I told him that I expected two on my next order (which was a case or something for another guitar) and he had shipping throw in a bunch I think there was like 20 in there. Those Bit-o-honeys man. and the lime flavored mint style ones...

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před rokem +1

      Too funny. I like the cut of your jib. Those little things are truly a treat and kind of important. They don't have to do that but they do. Now to find a place that puts in a slice of cake~~!!!

    • @eakinj
      @eakinj Před rokem

      @@shugemery or a buttermilk pie :)