Wow... she is a great bass player !

So there I was submerged deep in youtube land educating myself in the ways of Jeff Beck (like one does) when I discovered Tal Wilkenfeld.

This is a bit of fun:

However this (at 1.27 if you are in a hurry) is just wonderful. The future of bass guitar appears to be safe in these little hands:

One of my lads is a keen bassist,so I am familiar with the little lady.



Nice.

She's a bit good, and easy on the eye too.

Jeff Beck, on the other hand, tends to ride that whammy bar so much I end up almost feeling seasick.

That's not bass playing. The high frets are just there for show, not actually playing. A real bass player doesn't go high than the 5th fret.

And I bet she didn't have to pick up her cabs.

Originally Posted by IanB

when I discovered Tal Wilkenfeld.

I say! The track about ending as lovers I found strangely moving. Can't quite explain it actually.

Off to explore more.

Originally Posted by bryceee

That's not bass playing. The high frets are just there for show, not actually playing. A real bass player doesn't go high than the 5th fret.

And I bet she didn't have to pick up her cabs.

You're right. It's baritone guitar playing.

Originally Posted by bryceee

That's not bass playing. The high frets are just there for show, not actually playing. A real bass player doesn't go high than the 5th fret.

And I bet she didn't have to pick up her cabs.

I have but two words for you: Jaco Pastorius