Why Headless Basses Suck
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Headless basses were two a penny in the 1980s and 1990s, and nowadays they tend to
look pretty embarrassing. But we like crazy-looking gear, in case you hadn’t noticed! So, whether you love them or loathe them, if you’ve always dreamed of wielding a headless bass, then we urge you to watch today’s video!
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - Steinberger XL2
05:18 - The Steinberger Sound(s)
07:00 - Strandberg Boden 5
10:49 - How to WIN this Strandberg!
11:40 - Con No. 1 - The Look
15:52 - Con No. 2 - The Strings
19:30 - Con No. 3 - Disorientation
22:25 - Con No. 4 - Futuristic Aesthetics
27:25 - Pro No. 1 - The Look
29:30 - Pro No. 2 - The Balance
30:07 - Pro No. 3 - Ideal for Travelling
31:00 - Pro No. 4 - Staying in Tune
32:57 - Simon Grove (Plini - Handmade Cities)
34:30 - Nate Navarro (Live Bass Solo)
36:00 - Geddy Lee (Rush - Distant Early Warning)
36:56 - Sting (The Police - Message in A Bottle Live)
38:30 - Arif Mirabdolbaghi (Protest The Hero - Sequoia Throne)
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Headless basses were two a penny in the 1980s and 1990s, and nowadays they tend to
look pretty embarrassing. But we like crazy-looking gear, in case you hadn’t noticed! So, whether you love them or loathe them, if you’ve always dreamed of wielding a headless bass, then we urge you to watch today’s video!
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - Steinberger XL2
05:18 - The Steinberger Sound(s)
07:00 - Strandberg Boden 5
10:49 - How to WIN this Strandberg!
11:40 - Con No. 1 - The Look
15:52 - Con No. 2 - The Strings
19:30 - Con No. 3 - Disorientation
22:25 - Con No. 4 - Futuristic Aesthetics
27:25 - Pro No. 1 - The Look
29:30 - Pro No. 2 - The Balance
30:07 - Pro No. 3 - Ideal for Travelling
31:00 - Pro No. 4 - Staying in Tune
32:57 - Simon Grove (Plini - Handmade Cities)
34:30 - Nate Navarro (Live Bass Solo)
36:00 - Geddy Lee (Rush - Distant Early Warning)
36:56 - Sting (The Police - Message in A Bottle Live)
38:30 - Arif Mirabdolbaghi (Protest The Hero - Sequoia Throne)
===
GET MORE BASS TIPS ?
_________________________________________________________________
? Be the first to know - SUBSCRIBE now → https://bit.ly/sub-to-sbl-yt
? Tune in to our Weekly PODCAST → https://sblpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share
? Try our free GrooveTrainer APP → https://scottsbasslessons.com/groove-trainer-app
ABOUT SCOTT'S BASS LESSONS (SBL)
_________________________________________________________________
As the largest online bass education platform in the world, with an ever-expanding course library and 40,000+ active members, Scott's Bass Lessons (SBL) has everything you need to master the bass, all in one place.
With beginner-friendly bass lessons, interactive courses led by industry experts, structured learning paths, personalized feedback, real-time mentorship from top bassists, and a vibrant, supportive community, SBL is the ultimate destination to enhance your bass playing—whether you're starting out or already a professional.
Try SBL Membership today! → https://sbl.link/join-sbl
RECOMMENDED BASS PLAYLIST
_________________________________________________________________
Catch up with SBL Content you've missed:
➡️ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq5Wss5r1Cvvplt7z7O45JHk2TaJ3NT53
#bassguitarlessons #bassforbeginners #easybasslines
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