Bass Videos

Hadrien Feraud Pushes the Boundaries with Whoevazntawn and His Signature Mayones

Hadrien Feraud’s tone and technique shine as he anchors Whoevazntawn with his go-to Mayones and Ken Smith basses.

Funk Meets Fire: Ellen Alaverdyan and Dino Jelusick Team Up for “Wrong Side of the Law”

Ellen Alaverdyan stars in The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown’s latest video for “Wrong Side of the Law,” with Dino Jelusick and Kenny Aronof

Bootsy Collins Talks George Clinton, Funk Legacy, and Bass-Driven Songwriting

Bootsy Collins reflects on his legacy, working with George Clinton, and the deep groove that made him one of funk’s most iconic bassists.

Throwback Thursday: Tony Kanal Rocks His Yamaha BB on No Doubt’s 1996 TV Debut

Tony Kanal anchored No Doubt’s 1996 TV debut with his Yamaha BB, a GK head, and the bass tone that helped launch a band.

Stanley Clarke Returns to Tiny Desk with Alembic in Hand and a Lifetime of Low-End Wisdom

Bass legend Stanley Clarke performs at NPR’s Tiny Desk, highlighting his upright and Alembic bass work in a dynamic, genre-spanning set.

Vintage Funk: Alan Gorrie and Average White Band Perform “Work To Do” Live in 1975

This unearthed 1975 live clip features Alan Gorrie and Average White Band performing “Work To Do,” with Gorrie driving the groove on his Fender P Bass.

Kevin Scott Channels Johnnie Taylor’s Soul on a 5-String Moollon with “What About My Love” Bass Cover

Kevin Scott brings deep groove and motion to a soulful bass cover of Johnnie Taylor’s “What About My Love” using his 5-string Moollon.

Evan Marien’s Ken Smith Bass Shines in Jazz Fusion Set with Dana Hawkins at Nublu

Evan Marien performs live at Nublu with Dana Hawkins, blending groove-driven jazz fusion, octave effects, and his Ken Smith bass into a standout set.

Laura Lee Lays Down the Groove with Her Signature Fender Jazz Bass in New Khruangbin Video

Laura Lee plays her new Fender Jazz Bass in a Khruangbin session, showing off the tone, feel, and design behind her signature model.

Esperanza Spalding Brings Fretless Groove to Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man” with Glasper

Esperanza Spalding plays fretless bass with Robert Glasper in a creative live take on Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man” at the Polar Music Prize.

Honoring Brian Wilson with a Soulful Take on “God Only Knows” by Consider the Source

We first shared this “God Only Knows” cover by Consider the Source for its emotional power. After Brian Wilson’s passing, it feels even more resonant.