Lee Sklar’s Selling This Bass! Here’s How to Bid… 

I wanna get old like this.

I dont think Ive ever seen a musician like Lee. You can tell he's not thinking about what's coming next or paying attention to technique. He's so comfortable with the music and the instrument he's literally living note to note and enjoying every single second

My 2 year old daugher is saying "Santa playing guitar".

It always amazes me that a guy like Lee - who has played with so many great musicians and is so respected in the music industry - comes across totally down to earth like the grandfather everyone would love to have. I've seen people with only a fraction of his success going crazy and behaving like they're some godly entity.

I love the fact that you could easily see that bass played by any djent/progmetal bassist and Sklar is playing it the simpliest, sincerest and yet more powerful way possible.

Leeland. You're one of the last of the era of the greats man. I want to thank you, for decades of helping create beautiful, beautiful music man. thank you

Outstanding! His playing dynamics and feel are insane!!! Top sounding dingwall bass as a bonus! Thanks for that Mr.Dingwall.

That siding start in the beginning got me goose bumps. I gotta say, the legend is the legend. It's so enjoyable to watch Lee playing. He makes any song sound good lol.

Lee is definitely in the top 2 Bassists ever! Probably has both spots locked up, IMO! Yup that good! I remember listening to Mud Slide Slim when it came out and I wanted to meet them all! Lee was....... well.... Unique! Look how far he's gone! Somebody is going to get a real nice prize! GOOD LUCK! And thank you Lee for all that GOODNESS throughout my life! GREAT endorsement for taking care of these Majestic friends right!

Leland's playing should be standard in ALL bass teaching courses. And that signature Dingwall bass is beautiful!

A one of a kind instrument from a one of a kind artist. Actually several one of a kind artists as it’s Sheldons talents as a Luthier that brought Lees vision into being. Two master craftsman working together to put a world class bass in your hands and all you have to do is bid on it. That the entire effort is for an amazing cause is just icing on the cake. Hurry. Go bid. I’m going to!

Lee, Phil, and Daryl, now that’s a killer combo love these guys and their music. Does everyone here know just how great a player Lee is, simply awesome🎸🎸

Ahh, such a good man, such a good bass, such a good charity work. Proud of you!

Thank you for sharing Lee. You are part of our lives along with Phill 🙌

Le has literally played with EVERYONE!! If you've every heard a song on the radio, probably him. And yet, playing bass is his second best quality... the guy is the kindest human being on the planet. Such a great great guy... Great cause, and a beautiful bass.

Leland is the coolest.

Incredible sound and player

You took me to another place with that playing sir. Simply brilliant.

How a not-so-complex bass line becomes sophisticated and harmonious in the hands of Lee Sklar. Long live the master bass player! And of course a first-rate instrument helps a lot!! Congratulations!

Wow. I am speechless. The bass is filling up every possible hole in the mix. WOW

In a RU-vid world of insanely skilled players, the simplicity of a good melody, dynamics, sense of rhythm, timing, and finesse still win.

Pleasure to hear. I like that he is not trying to play ideally. It is a great lesson. Sometimes you can go slower, sometimes faster, sometimes let the note cut through the mix by picking it harder. This enchants the song with feelings and humanness

I wish I can get to meet him someday. Amazing bassist and seems a great person to hang out with. I bet he’s got some awesome stories from his time in the road

Lee. Thank you- for this! My big brother is Joel Grundahl - a guitarist of note - and good friends with Sheldon. :) I played oboe as a student. But I moved onto soprano and barry sax. The reason I am contacting you is what you play. When I played barry sax, I would do it in a basement. The sound was amazing. Going from 'top' (oboe) to 'bottom' (barry) - it gave me a different perspective. Often, I look at Glenn Gould and his left hand. It is that same thing - the bass just drives the music. Anyhow. Thank you Lee!

This is what I call studio grade playing!

I have listened to this song a thousand times never gets old. And Sklar sounds great with the bass turned up.

Dingwall, you basses is just awesome. Without doubt the best I have ever played. Mine is actually so good in overtones, harmonics etc, that I wonder if every basses from you are this awesome, or if I just got lucky. Some day, I will get myself another one from you 🎸

Nice leg lamp.

The only reason I am playing a fender jazz deluxe is because I can’t afford this bass. I can but I just need to bust my ass and get it. Cause my tone is worth it. Bass is my LIFE!!! Thanks lee!

Watching you playing is a blessing!

Absolutely love Lee's ear for melody. I'm weird, but tiny sections or fills in songs can really hit me in the feels! 5:59 - 6:03 is defo one of those lines that I could listen to on repeat. If you listen from 5:52 to get a feel for what he's been doing previous and then when he changes it up for the beginning of the outro. A bit of suspense as he returns to this a few bars after along with other fills for the outro, he changes his timing and plays fewer notes in the bar, but sustaining the notes a little longer. Love it! ; )

We are watching alive legend boys and girls… pure legend

My fav bassist ever. I only saw him live once in Miami with James Taylor. Couple decades ago.

What a magnificent thing to do Lee. You are a very rare human being. What a great charity, and the charity is blessed to have you. You are Probably the greatest , no not probably ARE the greatest. bassist i have seen in my 71 yearson the north side of dirt 😂 Such a unselfish thing to do .

we will never have another generation of great musicians like this... wonderful

Lee, this is magic...

This is the kind of playing isn’t going to go viral but is truly amazing to watch if you are musician.

You are "The Master", I say it with all admiration. Thank you for this video and for so much music. Greetings from Argentina.

Hey this is the guy that built the Ark! ✌🏻😁

He is still the coolest bass player around and being able to play along with Phil is a true achievement of musicality only a few ever achieve

My deepest respect for this man, Leland Sklar.

Random click video for me but I'm listening for the third time now. I love your playing style! Those slides down the string before the chorus 🥰.

so nice! As "hold on my heart" by Genesis I enjoy so much concentrating in these perfect and simple bass lines ....

The first Time I ever saw this Gentleman play I thought WOW 👍👍👍

Wow!!!.... The note positioning sounds real.... Thanks, Lee

Legendary bassline, brings me back to ´80.....

What an incredible bass line (only Lee could write this)

Sou admirador a muitos anos do Lee Sklar's. Um dos Baixistas mais conceituados da musica.

What a great cause to auction this choice bass off for. Elephants are the best. I never liked 5 string basses and noticed you rarely play the B string. I'm sure this will sell for a pretty penny, it is as beautiful as the elephants.

No "special stuff" or techniques - simple RHYTHM and LOVE for the music and this instrument. That´s all it needs and Leland shows how it works.

Wish I had the money to buy this wonderful Sklar's bass ! As a fan of Phil since early Genesis time and also he's solo carreer, it will be incredible. I hope the winner will be a real Leland's fan!

Wonderful playing... a pleasure to listen to !👃

Awesome man

Ele faz parecer tão fácil, agora vai criar isso! Grande mestre!!

So this is the company that makes Leland's basses! I subbed and I will check out all your products.

Mis respetos para Lee Sklar. El está a un nivel superior de experiencia y calidad musical.

I like that lamp post…reminds me of that lady who used to light up the room whenever she walked in…

❤❤❤ incredible player Thank You Lee!!

Caro Lee pra mim você é o melhor baixista do mundo....tem uma leveza pra tocar.... é notavel...poderia fazer o mesmo player da música you remember que para mim o melhor arranjo de baixo que já ouvi...já tentei imitar aqueles arranjos e a música é o que é também por conta da linha do baixo...é maravilhosa e somente com sia maestria está música é tudo de bom... Grande abraço Sr Lee...

Lee is superb! Wondefull! Thanks for school ever! Im a keyboard player but love bass! Hug for brazil!

Stunning instrument in the hands of an artist that can make it come alive. Lee’s playing on this album is wonderful and it’s baffling to think the album is nearly 35 years old as I write this, as the songs sound timeless.

Great bass line! It gives special tone to the song!

Simply awesome!

Master Lee! Thank you from Brazil! I love your job!

Lee is a reference, because he has a sound and a personality of his own to play. This timbre that he used on the bass is not just anyone who plays in a way that the sound does not embarrass. Teacher!

I would love a Dingwall bass ,I’ve always really liked that sleek look and they must a buzz to play

That's a very magical playing, Dumbledore!

The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald is a godsend for our region. Thank you for aware of this and being a blessing Lee. Us mere mortals really appreciate your kind sensibility.

Maestro lee cuanto aprendo con usted el mejor bajista para mi y para muchos.maestro su interpretacion me emociona saludos desde argentina

Dough for the Elephants, yes!

OMG !!! Saruman is playing Bass !!! =O

One of my fav classic baseline 😍

I just love this song! Leland is a great bassist.

Beautiful Riff

I just bought my first Dingwall a few weeks ago because of you, now I hope I can afford to win this one.

Instrumento sensacional e de um grave, limpo, marcante, som de Alto nível!❤❤❤

Extremely difficult for me to imagine playing alone, as this is so different from the melody but adds so well.

This is the best! Cant get better!

He hit the bass perfectly 😮

Superb Sir, sounds beautiful that bass

They don't get any better than Lee...remarkable...from a fellow Pasadena resident.

One of the best.

Lee’s talent is immeasurable

Thank you Sir... Magic... a increadible song and a great musician!

We need more people like him. Solche, sie so ausgeglichen und in sich ruhen - so wirkt es jedenfalls. Amazing If somebody wants to know which language it is: Denglisch 😉

Dingwall keeps legends like this sounding amazing as usual ❤Dingwall. You make any left handed Basses?

Brought a tear of joy to my eye… 🤙

This is wonderful!

Excelente música ótima condução de baixo, muito bom, parabéns.

Este sim, um verdadeiro profeta do baixo Não canso de assistir.

Perfect sound and play

I had a thought as you were talking about the elephants in the santuary....it would be cool to see you play the bass near them to see what there reaction is .. I know they can make low noises that can be heard by other elephants, I bet they would respond well and dig it :)

What a treat to watch!

That’s competitive for the best bass tone I’ve ever heard.

Que levada maravilhosa...esplendido

Sempre affascinado dal suono e dall aspetto da guru ❤

Beautiful bass, love the growl, unfortunately well over what i can afford now days.

Que musicalidade! Simplesmente sensacional!

That's a good idea do it in like an auction very cool as opposed to just donating it to another Rock and roll Hall of Fame for a good cause nothing wrong with that

Great, sir. I loved it .