26. My Gear
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- čas přidán 24. 06. 2024
- My new Web site is: www.lelandsklarsbeard.com. The new book is there and lots of goodies in the works...
Here are the directions to my new club house if you want to come and hang. flatfiv.co/pages/lees-clubhouse
Wonderful to have Leland online sharing such great information! This is what the internet is all about! His talent and humility is second to none! Bravo Lee!
P.S I’ve been blessed to record him and his sound and feel are unbeatable. Having a world class player like him elevates every recording, every live show and his personality lifts the session!
He is one of my favorite players, must have been such a fun time working with him!
J Rosner yes, indeed! We worked with an all star cast of amazing musicians with the late great Dick Wagner for a song for St Jude’s Children’s Hospital! It was a wonderful experience
Did he use the Producer switch on you? :)
@@MrCookie31c We're big, we're bad and .... "can you make your sound a bit more shimmery?" :P
So great to see a man, at the zenith of a career, having done everything someone can hope to have done, and here he is with three amps and three basses basically saying "I can do pretty much everything I need with this stuff right here."
Tremendous!
five watt world Yes, absolutely.
Such a humble, kind and compassionate man. Very minimal gear, not a bunch of showy crap just for ego purposes. Such a pleasure to hear the stories of his amazing life playing with almost everyone who makes music. What a resume'!
Wow!! The rundown on the Frankenbass was worth the price of admission alone. What a straight up, intelligent, witty humanist Lee is- I am loving this series.
Pretty amazing when Mr. Sklar just starts causally naming some of the world's best musicians ever signing his bass.
Lee is a piece of musical history himself, so authentic!
This was one of the coolest “my-gear videos” I’ve seen on CZcams. The Frankenstein bass story was really great, thanks for sharing!
Lee Sklar: humble, friendly, simple....and when you think about his career, c'mon! A GIGANTIC bass player, a real musician, incredible performer. Thanks a lot, Mr. Sklar, love from Italy
That "Frankenstein" bass guitar is not just a work of art. It is a piece of history! Beautiful!
Awesome gear tour!!
As a guy who goes on the road with a small local group, I really appreciate the "I don't want to give the sound guy EQ issues", as well as keeping your gear to a minimum. That makes loading and setup alot less work. You can enjoy the music more. Thanks again!
You are just the MAN! Your an inspiration to us bass players, and just a decent fellah. Thank you for the content Lee!
I remember watching James Taylor concerts on PBS when I was a kid and being fascinated with the bearded bass player. And now, through the magic of the internet we get to interact with these musical legends we grew up with. You're awesome, Lee. Thanks for sharing your time with us.
You are a national treasure and an encyclopedia of knowledge and history. Thank you so much for letting us into your home, and for caring as much about the music and the music makers (and the music listeners) as you do.
This is why the internet was invented. Such a joy to see and hear a legend talk about his profession and his life. A rare glimpse inside a truly unique world. A+
As a keyboard and piano guy, this is so interesting the way you experimented. Kinda like trying to get a race car handling the way you want, so hard, but when you get a combo that works that day, you are unstoppable. Love your videos.
LOVE the selector switch on the Warwick. Lights up and "it doesn't do anything". Perfect!
It's the perfect switch for when that PITA stickler says we need to change something but doesn't know what it is. Position 2 or 5 really work well, and Lee can get on with playing.
Producer switch ;)
@@NikkieRoxxx it’s genius
brother, love the frank bass! that thing has so much soul to it. All those musicians that have left their names, absolutely amazing!
This is my FAVORITE VIDEO OF ALL 700HUNDRED SOMETHING !! LOVE ❤ LOVE ❤ LOVE ❤ THIS ONE ! THANKS LEE 😊......YOU ARE MY BIGGEST FANTASTIC FAN!
( that really feels like family , your generosity @ kindness is immeasurable! ) 💕 💞 ♥ Kim-n-Carolina
The producer switch had me dying!! Brilliant!! BTW you sir are an absolute humble and beautiful human being! Love your bass playing with Phil! Beautiful gear!
You are our hero. What an awesome person you are. On top of your great musical talent, your attitude is the best....
Thank you for sharing so much intimate details of your life with us. I truly appreciate you and love your contribution to music
Thank you for showcasing your equipment arsenal, Mr. Sklar. Additional thumbs up to anyone that has owned and played Taurus pedals.
You may know by now (9 days out from Easter) that you were perfectly visible at the beginning. One could hope that you’re showing up on camera if you can make eye contact with the lens. That’s how I perceive it when I shoot Facebook live clips with my iPad (I detest selfie mode). Signed - a legally-blind musician.
Perhaps, you could help me out with a query. My old instrument retailer told me playing slap bass on a fretless fingerboard has a deleterious effect on the fingerboard. How true is that?
I’m speechless about your gear. Specially on “Frankenstein”. Simply: LOVELY !!! 👍👍👍
I'm totally stealing this: "Hey, why don't you to CELEBRATE yourself?" LOL!
Thank you, Mr. Sklar for the awesome tour. Such a joy to hang out here with you! Best to you, always!
Simplicity personified 🥰🙏🏻
Ha, I just now requested a video about your gear on another clip, and here it is in the suggestions! Great stuff, thanks.
Leland Sklar is truly a musician for the generations he helped make the music of a lifetime with the best in the business. God bless you Leland for all the sound.
Unbelievable! Thank you very much Lee. I am so grateful for all the videos you put out lately, but this is a real gem. I hope you get back on the road as soon as possible, and I hope to get a chance to catch one of your live shows. Love you!
Maximum Respect🙏
Leland before i came to your channel i had no glue about your musical history and so on.But a few weeks ago somebody gave me a dvd from Toto live and i saw you playin on there and it blew me away.
I'm a musician (Bluesguitarplayer and Writer,singer,but im not in the public)i'm just doin it for myself and i played here and there in my area germany small gigs in pubs or on the street)However i started when i was 14 and by now i'm 54.As time goes by.For a few years ago i'm fighting with some health problems which are a really drag sometimes.But i try to keep the good spirits up.Apart from that a few month ago i started an old hobby again,and i'm building ship modells.So i had totally forgot how much i missed it.The good side thing about building these modells is that i found out that these work is good for my fingers.It changed my style on guitar in a interesting kind of way.
Anyway.Take care of yourself and stay healthy.Have a nice day an God Bless You🙏Thank you for this channel and sharing your expierince and knowledge.
Greeings from mainz germany
✌☮😎☮✌
Jochen(Amos)
Hansen⚓
One small comment though: filming these in landscape make them much more satisfying to view on CZcams! Thanks for putting them up!
Thank you for the posting. You're one of the best bassist of all time. You & Nathan East.
hey everybody, I've already watched this video before - and as today is easter again, I wish everybody some relaxed days, lovely people around, good food & drinks .. and as much sun as I have here :) - greetings from the Lake of Constance, Swiss German border ;-)
I absolutely love your videos Leland! Thanks for sharing. I've admired you for years as a top notch bassist and it's a joy to get to know you through these videos. Take care! Best wishes from Sydney Australia.
Leland "Lee" Sklar, I am such a fan of you since I heard Spectrum back in the late 70´s early 80´s. This album can´t be thought without your deep rhytms and lines!!!
It is so wonderful to see you "as you are" after such a long time of knowing you from your music...
...this was so good Leland,thank-you very much...if i had a nickel for every time i woodshedded in the day,playing my bass along with you,Jack Bruce,James Jamerson and Joe Osborn, i'd have to send you a big cheque for all the lessons...i'm serious, thank-you very much...
I love that your thumb wore the wood down.
You gotta be diggin with that right hand.
I had my first main bass stolen out of the van after a gig.
You have great taste Lee.
in my opinion, you are the best bass player in the whole world, you have incredible musical intelligence, I'm from Brazil and we admire your work a lot !!! I didn't have the opportunity to watch Phil Collins' show in 2018 when they were here together, but I've been following his career ever since !! 🇧🇷
Wow, that was the fastest twenty-two minutes I’ve spent in a long while. Time flies when you’re having fun. Thanks for the good time. Stay home...stay safe...save lives! (And be careful with roses.)
Lee - you are the image of class. Thanks so much for posting.
You are an amazing person, showing your playing, your gear,,,just WOW, THANK YOU for sharing your experiences, From Montreal Canada
Leland, what a pleasure to stumble across this channel yesterday, I’ve followed your playing for a number of years and seen you live with Phil, and Genesis several times, and it’s been a pleasure to introduce you to my 15 year old son who’s been playing bass for a couple of years now. I’ll be a regular viewer from now on. Keep it coming. Take care. Graham.
I JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL DURING THE QUARANTINE ,I AM IN THE HIGH DESERT OF S.CALIFORNIA.BEEN WATCHING YOUR PLAYING ,ALONG WITH JACK BRUCE ,JOHN ENTWISTLE ,CHRIS SQUIRE, AND JOHN PAUL JONES FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER (IN MY MID 50S) .I THINK YOU DO SO LITTLE WHERE IT IS NEEDED TO CARRY THE BASS LINE AND COMPLIMENT THE WHOLE SONG WHATEVER YOU PLAY IT IS ,SPOT ON .AND FRIGGIN AWESOME..
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HUMANITY AND JUST BEING YOU.
GOD BLESS AND HAPPY EASTER (OR WHATEVER YOU BELIEVE)
JUST BE SAFE OUT THERE
OMG I Loved this! I could listen to you talk gear all day. Please keep it up
Thank you for a rainy day and to Leland for making this wonderful video of your great stuff. Keep them coming, please. We love you, man!
Can you play one of the Phil Collins songs on the Frankenstein Bass? I’d love to hear it!
Yes please
#ME TOO
heck ya
...but Phils songs often make use of very low bass notes... so i would understand why he mostly uses the 5 string Dingwall with low B.
The Sub Kick though!!! OMFG. The Basses are amazing man. Cheers.
One of my favorite videos yet. Thanks for sharing your gear choices and what you use them for.
Oh wow, my man Merle Haggard.
my God...Porcaro´s Signature...bless
thank you Leland, Love you! take care!
amazing
That Base is your HISTORY. OH MY. YOU are great. Im going to follow you and listen. THANK YOU. IM MEDICAL in NW INDIANA.. Blessings Sir
Loved the gear tour Lee...Thanks! When I met you back in the day...'77, I was working on the business side with Bill Graham, and honored to have an all access pass to your show at Concord Pavilion, with Jackson, Lindley, Danny and your Section family. It was an early Runnin' On Empty show, and it was so totally powerful and unforgettable. If my memory serves, you were playing a custom Alembic at the time. Though my music biz days are long gone, I still miss it...and hanging out with great talent like you and yours. So glad to see you are still with us...and obviously well.
Old basses are like running shoes, once you break them in they're hard to give up. I am still in love with my 74 Jazz, bought it new and will never part with it.
great series. Less is more Carlton played a 335 and small amp no pedals on a lot of Dan stuff. Thanks for giving us all a peek behind the curtain
Wow ! That last bass guitar has history written all over it ... literally ! Thanks for sharing Lee .
I'm so glad you showed your original Fender. Really cool to see the close ups. A lot of history and miles on that one. Loving the vids Lee, all the best to you in these times.
Thank you for sharing Lee. You are one awesome person.
Thanks for keeping us enlightened during these rather not so fun times Lee... It's been hard to laugh at anything lately, but you're a true gentleman, and you've reminded me to have a sense of humour... Thank you!!! :)
The Warwick is very eye-catching.
i just ordered a dingwal d roc thanks leland sklar for showing this bass company to many others.
Thanks Lee for a wonderful video your are a real role model for me. Regards/Peter
Thanks for the lifetime of fabulous bass lines Leland.
I'm an electric bassist comin outta Madison WI.
My Father (David Faas) was the bassist for the band "Soup"
From Appleton WI. Debut was back in 69. If you haven't heard Soup the Album, it's a classic. My dad turned me on to alot of great players, but you my friend are a rare gem.
Thanks again.
Thank you for the gear tour. I love “The Producer” switch!
This is great, Leland! Love the old 'signature' bass. It must be great to have such great memories inscribed on an instrument like that! Thanks!
Gotta love that ultimate producer switch! :D
Thanks for sharing mate, Love the Frankenstein. I would love to see the Yamaha.
"these are the first EMG pickups" sheesh
I love that selector switch on your Warwick! That had me laughing. Those light up fret markers are super slick!
Great stories...thank you for sharing. Be safe
Wow! He's played with more people than not. Amazing!
Thank you!!! You covered everything that we wanted to know about your gear!! Yay!
Frankenstein reminds me of that one desk in high school Haha
you know I was thinking the same thing my friend..I was looking at that thinking of the etched wood and the carvings into the desk
I want Lee to take it to Pawn Stars for the laughs of certificanting all that signatures
@@TheChzoronzon and the best part knowing how damn fake that show is they have them debunk signatures with their "so-called experts" no!! this isn't the right signature this is a fake. And Lee just rolls eyes
@@truckerkevthepaidtourist I have been the co-owner of a little pawn shop for 8 years, I know well how retarded is all that show, it would be hilarious
@@TheChzoronzon yep average Joe off the street comes in hey I got this family heirloom it isn't worth shit quit wasting my time get the fuck out here..
we all know what they're pawn shop is mainly when you look at a lot of the people that come in there junkies and gamblers and addicts that pretty much whatever they get their hands on they want to try to sell for most part..Vegas folk
and it's a shame too because it goes both ways to give small little mom-and-pop places like you a bad name because people see that or they used to watch Detroit pawn with Phil and they think they're a bunch of scammers and shysters..
or they're so turned off they don't want to come to a pawn shop thinking they're going to get belittled.. so they opted instead to put their stuff on eBay which is a shame..
"The Producer Switch" Yea that sound better thanks. Some are ass holes, but then so am I from time to time. The "F You" selection is very choice. Thanks for the rig rundown. Most informative as always. Namaste
that's totally cool isn't it I was laughing my ass off when it lit up
This makes my heart smile
Is loving the gear video, also the producer switch made me smile. Have a good Easter.
Thank you for bringing some light and warmth into this world - you´ve caught my heart, so glad I found your channel.
This is absolute dream content for us bass nerds, so special to hear the stories behind the sounds. Loving it, Lee! Thank you!
Man I love these! Thank you
What an absolute treat! Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing something so personal to you Lee, amazing as always.
Man, the Frankenstein!! What a treat, thank you!!
Thank you for the tour of your gear, Leland!
Wow. All that sound with minimal but very specific and loved and well used gear. That’s amazing!!
I love your minimalist approach to your gear, Lee. And yes, this video is a dream for us, your fans. Thanks for sharing.
Great walk-through, Lee! Your loyalty to Euphonic Audio, Sheldon Dingwall and Warwick is remarkable and something to be proud of .... as is your stellar playing and fabulous personality!
Thank you for sharing your gears and stories on each instrument. You're a great person. Thanks
Love that gear Lee. Very interesting video. Great detail. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. Greatly appreciated. Keep well.
Please clear coat that... It's so priceless! Thanks again
Loved the tour. It was really quite awe inspiring. You've really been blessed throughout your career!
This was FABULOUS! Yet again. Thanks, Lee.
Very cool! Jon Butcher sent me a CD of Bearfoot servants and it's one of my favorite recordings. Really great stuff, thank you for doing your thing. I really dig your videos.
Lee - thanks for the post! Love to see what the real pros use.
Thanks Lee, love to see your beautiful yard!
Thanks for this Mr Sklar...fun tour, stay well
Thanks Lee! Very much appreciated!
thank you mr. Leland for the emotions that you transmit to me. you are a good man. really thank you from my hearth
Amazing stories thank you for sharing!
Love it, thanks Leland!!!
These VLOGs are fabulous Lee! The history you have just shared about your gear is a wonderful insight into a true virtuoso Bassist! Thank you -Cheers from Australia!
Yes they are superb!! Greetings from a canadian in Holland
Thanks, Lee! Outstanding! Stay safe!
Thank you!! Priceless information!