How to CRUSH at GOSPEL Bass: The Justin Raines Interview | The SBL Podcast Ep. 144

Justin Raines could teach you everything you need to know about pocket, songwriting, and epic bass fills. In today’s interview, Scott and Ian sit down with Justin to breakdown his tone, his technique and some of his signature licks, including his astounding bass solo on Nobody by Ne-Yo. === Video Breakdown: 00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - Justin’s Background and Accomplishments 01:20 - Performance of Israel and New Breed Medley 02:23 - Balancing Playing Live and on YouTube 03:19 - The Importance of Licks in Gospel Music 04:17 - Adapting Playing Style for Social Media 05:04 - The Balance Between Simple and Busy Bass Lines 05:34 - Creating Bass Lines in Gospel Music 06:59 - Understanding the Pocket in Different Genres 07:54 - The Influence of Drums on Bass Playing 08:23 - Justin’s Relationship with MTD Basses 09:21 - Transitioning to the Current MTD Bass 10:16 - Customizing the MTD Bass for Justin’s Sound 12:12 - The Importance of Tone in Bass