bassguitarclub - Danny Knapp

on March 9, 2021 by Danny Knapp

Truth!

This chart was inspired by a post I saw on @bassmagazineonline, but I adjusted it to include the results from my own experience. I have developed a love/hate relationship with the “I Love You, Man” movie.

on February 14, 2021 by Danny Knapp

Here’s a closeup of some of the custom work on my “Sakura” bass.

Here’s a closeup of some of the custom work on my “Sakura” bass. I originally picked up this bass as a backup, but it’s become my main bass for most gigs and recordings. It’s an 2008-2010 @ernieballmusicman Stingray 5 HH with an @alperiouspickguard. I keep this one strung with @ernieball roundwounds and the tone is just fantastic.

on February 3, 2021 by Danny Knapp

I get asked quite often about my customized bass guitars.

I get asked quite often about my customized bass guitars. Several of basses have custom pickguards made by Alper Eskimez of @alperiouspickguard. His work is absolutely amazing. These pickguards are made out of wood and metal, so they actually improve tone and sustain a little bit. Every pickguard Alper makes is built-to-order and one-of-a-kind. In the photo on the left, you can see the detail of the wood grain in the pickguard on one of my @ernieballmusicman basses (this one is named “Elvis”).

on January 20, 2021November 25, 2025 by Danny Knapp

Thanks to @red_hareimages for a great video clip of my main fretted 5-string bass, “Sakura” that he shot during the last @werenogentlemen recording session.

Thanks to @red_hareimages for a great video clip of my main fretted 5-string bass, “Sakura” that he shot during the last @werenogentlemen recording session. This video shows off the artwork on the custom @alperiouspickguard that Alper designed for my bass. 🤘😎

on January 16, 2021 by Danny Knapp

So sorry to hear of the passing of Tim Bogert.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Tim Bogert. He was a huge influence for me and so many other bass players. He was so versatile, and knew when to hold the groove and when to get crazy. Tim helped to define modern bass technique and style. Hopefully, he and EVH are jammin’ again. RIP 🤘😎

on January 1, 2021 by Danny Knapp

Believe it or not, this is me 100% sober 🤘🤪 I’m not sure if I was just in a very celebratory mood or just doing a Hellboy impression, but either way, Merry New Year!

on December 13, 2020 by Danny Knapp

Notice what’s missing on this bass?

Notice what’s missing on this bass?
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This bass doesn’t have magnetic pickups. It’s a Lightwave-powered bass from @willcoxguitars. It uses an optical pickup system built into the bridge saddles. This bass provides analog and digital output so I can use it as a bass guitar and a MIDI controller at the same time. The analog bass tone is fantastic, and it enables me to just bring one bass to a gig or recording session, even when I need to play synth bass lines.

on December 1, 2020December 23, 2021 by Danny Knapp

I am thrilled to be featured in the current issue of Voyage LA Magazine!

I am thrilled to be featured in the current issue of Voyage LA Magazine! Check out my interview as well as the whole issue to learn more about inspiring artists and entrepreneurs in SoCal.

http://voyagela.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-danny-knapp-los-angeles-orange-county/

Photo by @red_hareimages
Article by @voyagelamag

on November 28, 2020 by Danny Knapp

It was great to spend some quiet time over the holiday unwinding.

It was great to spend some quiet time over the holiday unwinding. Now I’m getting tuned up and ready for several upcoming recording sessions and even a few live outdoor shows in the coming weeks.

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on November 18, 2020 by Danny Knapp

So happy to announce that one of my tribute projects, @gloria_estefan_tribute will be performing at the Pala Casino Resort & Spa on Jan 3rd, 2021.

So happy to announce that one of my tribute projects, @gloria_estefan_tribute will be performing at the Pala Casino Resort & Spa on Jan 3rd, 2021. To celebrate, here’s the full-length version of how to play fretless bass guitar for the song “Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan from her album Mi Tierra. For this video, I used my Michael Kelly Dragonfly acoustic fretless bass, a Kemper Profiler amp, Source Audio pedals, and Ernie Ball Cobalt Flatwound strings.

For more videos on learning how to play bass guitar, play-throughs, and music technology, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4r2OwDRmHkgkrxpOYXCgw