So, you’ve had a bad gig. What next? We’ve all been there – the tiny stage with no power, the would-be bassist that wants to do a song. Nightmare gig stories are so commonplace there’s even a Facebook group dedicated to them! In this episode we dig into Scott’s recent hair-raising gig experience, and why every gig deserves a bit of homework.

In this episode

• Scott’s nightmare gig story.
• Tips to prepare for your next gig.
• Charcoal Frost or Firemist Charcoal?
• SBL HQ is moving!?
• And much, much more!

Did you know that a 20-fret bass guitar contains 80 notes? Which can make learning the fretboard a huge challenge that can crush both beginner and experienced bass players! In today’s episode, Scott runs through the backstory of his own fretboard woes. 

In this episode

• How Scott used geometric patterns to master the fretboard.
• The clues he picked up from Gary Willis.
• How you can unlock your own fretboard knowledge.
• Where you can check out the SBL Fretboard Accelerator.
• And much, much more!

Looking for a bass guitar bargain? If you're in the market for a budget bass to add to your collection, nowadays you can get some serious bang for your buck. In today’s episode, we explore the idea of creating the ultimate budget bass, and what that might mean for the modern bass player on the hunt for a new axe…

In this episode

• Ted Nugent and the ultimate earworm!
• Should SBL open a bass store?
• Scott’s latest impulse buy from Reverb.
• Do bigger headstocks equal better tone?
• And much, much more!

In today’s episode, we dive into one of Scott’s favourite tracks from The Devine King Project, Vol. 1. In fact, Hypersphere shaped the atmosphere of the whole session. The track’s signature sound comes from a mix of Scott Kinsey’s keyboards and David Binney’s darting sax, while Scott’s bass solo helps define the freer beginning. So how did he do it? Where did the ideas come from?

In this episode

• Where to find the FREE album eBook.
• Scott reveals some of his tried-and-tested soloing hacks.
• Including how to build intensity.
• Why no one expects instant magic.
• Will a repertoire of licks work if your imagination fails you?
• And much, much more!

With so much attention put on our instruments and amps, and even pedals, many bass players are quick to underestimate the importance of their strings. But your strings are the only thing between you and your bass guitar, so make them count! In today’s episode Ian focuses on the finer points of all things flatwound.

In this episode

• Are there advantages to using flatwound strings?
• When did they become cool?
• What are tapewound strings? And what are they for?
• Some of the more famous players who use flats.
• And much more!

Our next take away from The Devine King Project, Vol. 1 is Electron Game. All of the previous tunes have offered their own playing challenges, but now we’re upping the shred quota even further! In this episode, you’ll hear Scott’s own song analysis, including tips and tricks for tackling the solo.

In this episode

• Scott breaks down the track Electron Game.
• Including his formula for navigating the chord changes.
• How he locked in with the drums.
• The big mistake he made with his bass tone!
• Where to find the FREE album eBook.
• And much, much more!

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Hairspray, Hamilton, Billy Elliot, Queen Rock Symphonic, Dreamgirls, Mamma Mia! You name it, Ian King’s probably played it, and in today’s episode we dig into the path he took to landing a job in London’s West End theatre district.

In this episode

• What it takes to hold the bass chair in London’s West End.
• Why consistency is key.
• How Ian ended up playing with Wolverine star Hugh Jackman.
• All about his relationship with Overwater Basses.
• Why he’s on the look out for a ’78 Jazz Bass.
• And much more!

In today’s episode, we dive into the track Scuttle Fish from The Devine King Project, Vol. 1. Learn how I tackled the time signature, and the opening slap bass riff. This track also features a saxophone solo by David Binney and it seriously shreds!

In this episode

• Scott breaks down the track Scuttle Fish.
• Including his favorite solo from the entire album.
• How he honed his slap bass skills for the intro.
• What he would change about his bass tone.
• Where you can find the FREE album eBook.
• And much, much more!

There's nothing quite like slapping on a new set of strings. It’s the quickest, easiest and cheapest way of breathing new life into your instrument. But finding the right set can take a few tries, as different players like different brands and gauges. In today’s episode, we run through our pick of the best bass strings out there, and everything you need to know about them.

In this episode

• How often should you change your strings?
• Nickel Vs Stainless Steel: The pros and cons. 
• Can different gauges change the playability of your instrument? 
• What’s the difference between hex core and round core strings?
• Does Steve Harris really play flatwound strings with Iron Maiden?
• And much more!

As bassists we get used to writing bass lines that are grooving, but can the bass guitar also play the melody of a song or be the focal point? In today’s episode, you’ll hear Scott’s analysis of the song Glass Ceiling from The Devine King Project, Vol. 1, including the importance of being able to represent and perform a great melody on the electric bass. Shouldn’t everyone in the band get to play the melody?

In this episode

• Scott breaks down his track Glass Ceiling.
• Including his route into playing the melody.
• His use of harmonics.
• How to recreate his bass tone.
• Where to find the FREE album eBook.
• And much, much more!