It is 5 string, 36 scale length, 28 fret, it is assembled with fodera bridge. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Based on victor wootens signature custom fodera bass, this yin yang standard special takes the series to a new level of sonic supremacy. My bass with same specs as victors bass also had the same sound as his bass. Its more likely you know him from his time toting a fodera monarch for bela fleck and the flecktones. Deposit for a victor wooten classic monarch fodera. The 5 string bass is a fascinating offshoot of the electric bass guitar. Posted in rvideos by upostsecondaryblues 19,024 points and 1,248 comments. With an emg pickups combo, a customizable michael pope flexcore preamp, and signature victor wooten strings from fodera, this package features the equipment used on wootens famous 4string yin yang bass.
Needless to say, he was thrilled, and now the victor wooten yinyang deluxe is one of our most desired models. To celebrate the release of victors new book, bass workshop. The first superstar of playing the bass, philadelphiaborn clarke revolutionized and liberated the low end for a boundless wave of followersincluding his smv bandmates marcus miller and victor wootenin myriad ways. Our signature series bass guitars have a tried and true sound and style. Victor lemonte wooten born september 11, 1964 is an american bass player, composer, author, producer, and recipient of five grammy awards. After the video, learn more about fodera basses at the link. Cort builds the instrument with a swamp ash body and a fivepiece neck made with panga panga and walnut. Perhaps oddly enough it was fender that came out with the first 5 string bass in 1964. The sixstring, openpore model features bolton construction and a warm open sound with excellent sonic dispersion, the company says.
From the funkiest bass grooves to the most lyrical bass solos, from the 50s up until 2020. Victor wooten and fodera guitars have been together for over 30 years. More than 460 free transcriptions for bass and other instruments on basslessons. Based on the coveted victor wooten yin yang deluxe, the fodera yin yang standard series ii electric basswas developed in close consultation with bass player extraordinaire, victor wooten. Victor wanted fodera to develop a yin yang that could be more widely available and. The victor wooten model featuring a mahogany body and rosewood fingerboard kingwood in my case was light and mahogany really adds tight lows and very pleasant highs. Victor wooten the bass great gives his take on miles.
Fodera is honoring one of their friends with a bass theyre calling the victor wooten fretless. He has been the bassist for bela fleck and the flecktones since the groups formation in 1988 and a member of the band smv with two other bassists, stanley clarke and marcus miller. Bass books jazz bass improvisation a guide to chords, scales. Victor plainly states that emg pickups have helped him achieve his tone and refine his technique. Berklee college of music boston ma, evergreen state college, olympia wa and california state universitychico chico ca. Victor wooten yin yang deluxe series ii the victor wooten yin yang deluxe series ii is based on victor wooten s most played yin yang custom, featuring a walnut body, yellowheart ebony top, and a 3piece maple neck with an ebony fingerboard. Highly regarded as a bass innovator, victor wooten has made a name for himself laying down the lowend for both bela fleck and during his guest stints with the dave matthews band, and in his own successful solo career. Custom presentation anthony jackson model contra bass with fodera bridge it is a copy work based on aj model.
Written by 5time grammy award winning musician victor l. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Hes a bass player best known for his amazing work with banjo master yes, thats right, banjo master bela fleck. Victor wooten is arguably one of the most important voices not just in bass guitar, but in modern music. Three time bass player magazines player of the year victor wooten knows a thing or two about playing bass. The means are not necessarily new in this age after stanley clarke, jaco pastorius, larry graham and. Its a fodera monarch that i purchased, with the help of my brother regi, in 1983 the same year fodera was founded. Sep 01, 2016 worldfamous bassist victor wooten explains why he loves fodera bass guitars. The language of music and how to speak it, victor wooten, hudson music, hartke, fodera, dr strings and bass guru are joining with victor to bring you the opportunity to win great prizes. Winter namm 2020 victor wooten for hartke bass musician. Winter namm 2020 kilian duarte checks out a fodera bass.
Were your source for the highest quality bass guitars and standard electric guitars. A 30 minute skype lesson with victor, a vinyl copy of this new album, trypnotyx, a trypnotix hat, a set of dr strings, a signed copy. Victor wooten, virginiaborn and raised and now nashvillebased, is a kinder, gentler bass virtuoso. Victor wooten yin yang deluxe series ii custom bass. I got the bassday 98 with victor wooten on vhs and from that day i knew that i wanted a bass like his. Victor wooten and anthony wellington take you through some amazing things about playing the electric bass that you probably dont even suspect, let alone know. Fodera victor wooten classic monarch 4, natural flame maple with rosewood. Fodera yin yang 4 standard special natural ivory wood sweetwater exclusive. Probably the most famous fodera bass is the yin yang bass played by victor wooten. This includes the artistic and economic feasibility of becoming a doubling, bandleading, composing. The original owner is a fodera bass lover and had two of these drakes made. Best bass gear is open and accepting online orders, but like most retailers, our shipping and bass tech responses are slower than usual.
Victor wooten yin yang deluxe series iii custom bass. Read them on a desktop, laptop, phone or tablet, and print out pages as you wish. Super bass solo technique available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Extendedrange basses erbs are basses with six to twelve stringswith the additional strings used for range rather than unison or octave pairs. So, without waiting any longer, here are our top 50 bass sites. For many bass players, playing a handcrafted fodera bass is the equivalent of getting behind the wheel of a topend sports car a luxurious, performancedriven machine thats both all business and a stunning work of art. Victor wooten fodera yin yang 5 string bass guitar named after the black and tan symbol on the body. After my univox and alembic, this is the 3rd bass that ive ever owned. Transcribed by victor wooten best of victor wooten. Musicforce fodera victor wooten yinyang standard series ii 4. Fodera yin yang standard series ii electric bass clear satin.
If the world were to follow you today, where would you lead them. A spiritual search for growth through music, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Click the gear images for more info and specs at guitar center. Fodera electric bass guitar strings, roundwound 5string stainless steel 40120. Based on the coveted victor wooten yin yang deluxe, the fodera yin yang standard series i ivory top electric bass was developed in close consultation with bass player extraordinaire, victor wooten. The best of victor wooten songbook and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. A politician is not allowed to get too emotional in public, so what he does is drop subtle hints that, over time, cause the public to get emotional. Victor wanted fodera to develop a yin yang that could be more widely available and within reach of a broader range of players. Fodera yin yang ii standard bass guitar yellowheart sweetwater. Fodera yin yang standard i bass guitar flame maple sweetwater. It is really an awesome instrument, the action is normal, about 2mm, the neck is 5pices combo. Nicole fiorentino the exsmashing pumpkins bassist returns with her new band, bizou. Combine excellent sound with beauty with our victor wooten yin yang deluxe series iii. Wooten s signature fodera bass is a serious, ultrapremium instrument.
Dec 07, 2016 an iconic figure in the bass world, victor wootens reputation is founded on three decades of exceptional work across a multitude of genres. It has been 20 years since bela fleck and the flecktones released an album with the original lineup, and bass virtuoso victor wooten has been there since the beginning. Everyone has a different favourite and there are over 900 bass brands to choose from. Scotts bass lessons is the leading online bass guitar community, with a wealth of free online lessons and courses for new and experienced bass players alike. Fodera victor wooten yinyang standard series ii 4strings walnut body ebony fretboard pau amarillopainted yin yang top demo victor.
Click here to check out our full list of ebooks over 160 titles click here for ebook download info and instructions. Additional charges will be included in your final quote should you. Together with the emg pickup, which is crystal clear you have a bass with an amazing sound. Worldfamous bassist victor wooten explains why he loves fodera bass guitars. The thing is that it isnt like victor wooten or fodera invented the yinyang symbol. Fodera yin yang iii standard special tribute bass guitar natural. Lets take a look at what gear and equipment has been seen in victor wooten s bass rig. Fivestring fretless and sixstring fretted custom basses by the late joe compito. Victor wooten i can play in the total wrong key, so well. Then he landed a job with stuart spector, working with ned steinberger and ken smith, all of whom are mentioned in this top ten boutique basses list. Its kinda been around for a while, and i believe it has been incorporated into the inlays of the ssii model for a. After the video, learn more about fodera basses at the link below. Custom bass guitars custom made guitars fodera guitars.
Trying to make a list of the top ten boutique bass guitars is not all that easy. Launching his solo career a few years later, with a show of hands, it soon became apparent that wooten was also a major musical force, thanks to an organic and highly original approach to music and music education. From his incredibly early beginnings, surrounded by a family of musical brothers who mentore. A sevenstring bass b 0 e 1 a 1 d 2 g 2 c 3 f 3 was built by luthier michael tobias in 1987 for. Victor wooten custom retrofit combo best bass gear. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the best of victor wooten songbook. The best of victor wooten features his playing on 14 great tunes, which wooten transcribed himself. Order books and transcriptions in easytodownload pdf form. Five time grammy award winning electric bassist victor wooten was playing the electric bass before he could write his own name.
In fact, he describes the perfect way to learn music is the way we. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from victor wooten. Unless you really dont want to learn about your bass and about music, you will not be sorry that you bought this dvd. Victor wooten is the best bass player in my opinion, love. This is my favorite band with a fretless bass, damn good cover too. Victor wooten s main bass is this 1983 fodera monarch deluxe. We then surprised victor by using the yinyang symbol to cover the entire front of the bass, instead of a simple inlay. The fodera yin yang standard series i gives you the superior playability, sonics, and build quality of victor s deluxe model, in a more affordable axe. Wooten has won the bass player of the year award from bass player magazine three times in a row, and was the first person to win the award more than once. Fodera electric bass guitar strings, roundwound 4string nickel 4095 ultra light. In 1995, victor approached us with an idea to have a yinyang symbol inlaid on a monarch bass. I imagine thats easier for a builder like fodera that doesnt make thousands of basses a year. Victor wanted fodera to develop a yin yang that could be more widely available and within reach of. The victor wooten signature series bass strings havent been around as long as victor wootens style, but its clear that since their institution, his playing has benefitted by the boatload by having strings that respond greatly to the touch, and produce a lot of different sounds.
Additional charges will be included in your final quote should you choose any upcharged options. Bass, bass amp, bass musician magazine, fodera bass. Not only is victor the best bass player around, he has some awesome bass gear. Bass musician magazine namm 2016 hartke amps presents victor wooten. Corts artisan series has expanded with the introduction of the b6 plus as electric bass. You may not recognise him from his days playing solo at the slice of life restaurant in nashville. Victor wooten custom retrofit combo victor wooten custom retrofit combo covid19 update. Meeting fleck after a friend suggested that they had similar banjo styles, the scene was set for what would become a full and varied life, one in which wooten would play the role of grammy award winner. Bass, bass amp, bass musician magazine, fodera bass, hartke, live performance, music, namm, victor wooten. Here at best bass gear we are proud to bring you a victor wooten package that you can only get from bbg.
Thanks to victor s incredible talent and popularity, his monarch bass has been seen by a great number of people throughout the years. Top ten boutique bass guitars the 101 basses best list. Victor wooten and his ying yang fodera im learning some slappop in the style of victor wooten. Fodera victor wooten yinyang signature series basses. Fodera guitars yin yang standard series ii electric bass. Fodera guitars yin yang standard series i ivory top. The 100 best bass players of all time guitar world. Read on to find out more about the 5 string bass guitar, how it was developed and the special considerations you need to learn to play this amazing instrument 5 string bass guitar history. Vinnie fodera started out by taking a guitar building class with thomas humphrey.
Before you make a final selection, youll want to know all about fodera basses. First fragment gula fretless bass playthrough by dominic forest lapointe. If youre looking for a fancy bass to flaunt at your weekly jam session or big stage debut, a fodera bass guitar might be just what youre looking for. Vic is playing both a yin yang standard series ii and a yin yang. Our film looks to tell the story of fodera guitars, a small business guitar manufacturer located in brooklyn nyc. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Deposit for a tony grey monarch 6 elite fodera guitar. This is sharay reed grooving joy to the world 4 years after the first one. Wooten victor the best of bass gtr book by various 3oct2003 sheet music. Bass musician magazine namm 2016 hartke amps presents. As you can see, they are not original vintage style as they dont match the holes. The bass is a nearly identical replica of the fivestring fretless bass that the late joe compito built for victor wooten, who famously used it on the grammywinning flecktones album flight of the cosmic hippo. Find out why fodera is the sought after brand for bass guitars. Fodera emperor walnut burl electric bass guitar price.
Over the course of his fivedecade career, victor has had a major impact on the art of the bass guitar through his innovative playing techniques, genreuniting music and his bass. The victor wooten 83 monarch classic features our dovetail heelless neck to body construction, 3piece highly select and aged hard maple neck, oldgrowth east indian rosewood fingerboard, 34. Fodera has unveiled the victor wooten yin yang deluxe series iii, a new take on the bass gurus signature instrument. Victor lemonte wooten born september 11, 1964 is an american bassist, record producer, educator, and recipient of five grammy awards. Free musical event with electric bassist victor wooten at. Renowned for its unique sound and design, the victor wooten yin yang deluxe series ii defines excellence. Victor lemonte wooten is the preeminent bassist of his generation and one of the most influential bass guitarists in the 65year history of the instrument. Oct 24, 20 top ten boutique bass guitars the 101 basses best list. Victor has been using emgs since he got his first fodera bass years ago. Fodera, after all, enjoys a reputation as the ferrari of boutique basses. Bluegrass fusion pioneer and one the most creative and technically accomplished electric bass players of his generation. Also, treat your customers right and theres a good chance theyll remain loyal. All of the used items are sold asis but are guaranteed to be in working order.
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