Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This song was recorded by Extreme back in the nineties and features the band’s unique mix of rock and funk. The piece is known for its extended unison riff section, which occurs late in the song in place of a guitar solo. Extreme bassist Pat Badger plays with a plectrum, making this song an excellent study piece for anyone who is looking to fine-tune their pick playing.
I used my Mayones Viking 4-string bass strung with stainless steel Rotosound strings gauges .040, .060, .080, .100 on this piece. Also featured on the backing track are Jamie Hunt (One Machine/ESP Clinician) on guitar and Will Beavis (Kris Barras Band/Session Drummer) on drums.
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This song was recorded by Extreme back in the nineties and features the band’s unique mix of rock and funk. The piece is known for its extended unison riff section, which occurs late in the song in place of a guitar solo. Extreme bassist Pat Badger plays with a plectrum, making this song an excellent study piece for anyone who is looking to fine-tune their pick playing.
I used my Mayones Viking 4-string bass strung with stainless steel Rotosound strings gauges .040, .060, .080, .100 on this piece. Also featured on the backing track are Jamie Hunt (One Machine/ESP Clinician) on guitar and Will Beavis (Kris Barras Band/Session Drummer) on drums.
A full video tuition course for this song is available to video course subscribers at Bassline Publishing. You can check out the course below:
basslinepublishing.com/video-section/extreme-cupids-dead
You can SUBSCRIBE to my video courses here: basslinepublishing.com/video-course-choice
Don't forget to like the video and subscribe so that you see more great bass content from me in the future!
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Follow Bassline Publishing:
Facebook: facebook.com/BasslinePublishing
Instagram: instagram.com/stuartclaytonbass
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