Nylon tape strings AND a plastic foam mute! This is goin' for it! Bass Solo starts at 2:37 and the play along note-for-note is EXACTLY AS PLAYED from 2:37 until 4:37 approximately, the rest is played 'by ear'. Just for fun, I have fitted my bass with 44 year old set of nylon tape strings and a foam mute to try and rememble Greg Ridley's bass tone. I transcribed the 'bass solo' note-for-note for about 2 minues or so, and then played ad-lib. Sorry the entire song (and bassline) is not here, as the song is over 9 minutes long, and I have other musical projects to attend to--there is, however, enough to listen to and learn from here.
Tribute to the great British Bass Player of Humble Pie (and Spooky Tooth) Greg Ridley.
Bass Solo (the first 2 minutes or so) is EXACTLY AS PLAYED on the original recording.
Greg Ridley: a Bass Player you should know. Greg's bass solo is simple and effective, because it is based entirely on the five notes of the A blues scale: A C D E G. Passing tones, for example, C# and D# appear as passing notes in the syncopated ascending line. Greg's tone was created by his finger style of playing, his Fender Precision bass, and his Hi-Watt amplifier, which created an awesome tone, especially during LIVE performances such as this one: LIVE AT THE FILLMORE. Btw, this bassline has always fascinated me for its simplicity and ballsy tone. Unfortunately, Greg Ridley died in 2003. This is my musical tribute to his Bass Legacy.
Bass in video is a new Fender Precision Classic 50's Series Made in Mexico still fitted with a 44 year old, used set of Gibson black nylon strings and playing through a Marshall B25 MkII amplifier.
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