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After the interview, the conversation continues. Ryan presents five bassists connected to the guest's musical world, one name at a time, and asks for their first reaction. The results range from personal stories and major influences to surprising discoveries and unexpected connections.

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In this Podcast Extras clip from Episode 139 of The Bass Shed Podcast, Rudy Sarzo steps into The 5 Spot — a rapid-fire Top 5 where experience meets instinct and there’s no time to overthink.

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Major Scale System for Bass
Major Scale System for Bass

A system-based approach to practicing major scales on bass across all keys, positions, and string groupings.

Build Real Fretboard Awareness | Learn the Bass Fretboard Fast
Build Real Fretboard Awareness | Learn the Bass Fretboard Fast

This lesson uses a C major scale across multiple strings to connect your ears, voice, hands, and brain—helping you stop guessing and start knowing where you are on the bass.

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Transcriptions

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(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay
(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay

Donald “Duck” Dunn’s bassline on “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” is a masterclass in feel, support, and quiet authority. His warm tone, laid-back placement, and understated movement create the emotional foundation of the song, proving how powerful simplicity can be when delivered with absolute conviction.

It’s The Same Old Song
It’s The Same Old Song

James Jamerson’s bassline on “It’s the Same Old Song” is a perfect blend of drive, melody, and rhythmic lift. His playing gives the tune its infectious forward motion while weaving countermelodies that elevate the vocal and push the entire arrangement into classic Motown energy.

Dave Holland Solo “In Walked Bud”
Dave Holland Solo “In Walked Bud”

Dave Holland’s solo on “In Walked Bud” is a study in clarity, intention, and melodic intelligence inside a modern jazz context. With effortless command of time and harmony, Holland shapes a solo that is both deeply rooted in the bebop language and unmistakably personal—lyrical, purposeful, and full of rhythmic nuance.

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Gary Karr — Dragonetti: Concerto in A Major
Gary Karr — Dragonetti: Concerto in A Major

Gary Karr’s complete Dragonetti Concerto proves the double bass can lead with lyricism and authority. Listen for vocal phrasing, fearless register shifts, and elegant control across all 3 movements!!!

Jaco Pastorius “Holiday For Pans”
Jaco Pastorius “Holiday For Pans”

Jaco Pastorius’ “Holiday for Pans” reveals his voice as a composer, spotlighting steel pans, color, rhythm, and atmosphere. A surprising, imaginative chapter that expands his musical story.

Donny Hathaway - “Extension of a Man”
Donny Hathaway - “Extension of a Man”

Donny Hathaway’s Extension of a Man is a soulful, orchestral album built on intention and restraint, where supportive bass, pacing, and emotional clarity shape the record from start to finish.

Keith Jarrett “Somewhere Before”
Keith Jarrett “Somewhere Before”

Jarrett’s early trio explores folk tunes, freedom, and subtle interplay, with Charlie Haden’s bass captured in pristine clarity. A vivid snapshot of the trio’s storytelling and musical openness.

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Gear

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Form Factor Bi1000 (Copy)
Form Factor Bi1000 (Copy)

The Form Factor BI1000 DI Mk III is a 1000-watt bass amp head built for clean authority, tight low end, and mix-ready articulation. In this IN THE SHED breakdown, we go beyond specs and explore real-world application — gain structure, limiter behavior, midrange strategy, cab pairing, and how this head translates on stage and in the studio. If you need power without sag and clarity without harshness, this deep dive is for you.

Gentleman Preamp
Gentleman Preamp

The Gentleman Preamp takes the musical philosophy of the classic Fodera design and translates it into a stomp box format. With carefully chosen bass and treble centers and a dual-character mid range stomp, it’s built for subtle shaping, mix placement, and clarity — not extreme EQ. This breakdown shows you how to use it like an onboard preamp, refine your tone with small moves, and position your sound exactly where it belongs.

My New Favorite Music Stand: The KraftGeek Capsule
My New Favorite Music Stand: The KraftGeek Capsule

The KraftGeek Capsule Stand completely changed how I think about music stands. It’s compact, beautifully designed, and built for real working musicians. I love this stand—and I’m so glad KraftGeek contacted me about it. See why it’s my new favorite piece of gear inside The Shed.

The Wood Shed Bass: Vintage Soul. Modern Voice.
The Wood Shed Bass: Vintage Soul. Modern Voice.

The Wood Shed Bass — a collaboration between Woodcraft Guitars and The Bass Shed — reimagines the vintage Jazz Bass for the modern player. With a 34-inch scale, 4-string setup, and your choice of Fender Noiseless or Fralin pickups, this instrument blends timeless tone with contemporary reliability. Featuring a concentric knob layout inspired by the 1960–61 Fender Jazz Bass, players can independently shape the tone of each pickup for unmatched versatility on a fully passive circuit. Built with classic feel and modern craftsmanship, the Wood Shed Bass delivers vintage soul with a modern voice.

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Wood Shed Bass

Vintage Soul. Modern Voice.

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