Donny Benét Rig Rundown Bass Gear Tour
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There’s comical bands (Gwar), there’s parody bands (Steel Panther), and there’s clever combinations of both (Mac Sabbath). The Italian-Australian Donny Benét is none of those and all of those at the same time. His polished compositions, breezy rhythms, and funky fretwork are no laughing matter. Instead, Donny is the joke … or is he?
“I thought, “What would I think if I saw some bald, chubby dude shredding on bass and fretless?’ I’d be like ‘hell yeah,’ so I might as well be the guy that’ll do it,” explains Benét.
Donny (born Ben Waples) is from a musical family in Sydney, Australia. He grew up performing on several instruments, became classically trained on piano, and earned a master’s degree in double bass. The fluent musician started a career as a jazz bassist for various artists in Sydney, and eventually shifted to an experimental jazz/electronica band, Triosk. While both endeavors were challenging and rewarding, Ben wasn’t having fun. After Triosk disbanded, Waples continued writing and recording on his own. It started with Cubase and a Line 6 DL4 that gave him 48-second loops. He started making “Donny Benét” joke songs. His friends and family continued encouraging him to make more, and before he knew it he had enough material to create Don’t Hold Back. (To this day he still records all the parts except saxophone, played by his brother Daniel Waples.) And through his passion for creating music combined with his love for ’70s funk and R&B—he mentions his introduction to electric bass was via a VHS tape featuring Larry Graham, Bernard Edwards, and Nile Rodgers—infused with the aesthetic and aura of Itala-disco performers, Donny Benét was born.
“I’m a seriously trained jazz musician in a prior life, and I try not to take myself too seriously now, but I’m deadly serious about taking the piss out of myself. I like humor, but I definitely don’t make joke music,” states Benét.
Since 2011, he’s released six albums, all showing an evolution and refinement of the Don. Each release has revealed a new part of Benet’s infinite swagger, blending influences of Prince, Alan Vega, Lou Reed, Tom Jones, and, of course, James Jamerson, “Duck” Dunn, and the funk forefathers. Yes, Donny B can sweep you off your feet, but that’s because one thing reigns supreme—the music.
“With Donny I’ve always taken the approach of ‘what would I listen to?’ I started there and I continue to follow it. If no one likes it, that’s fine, so long as I like it. If someone else likes it, even better,” says Benét.
Before his headlining gig at Nashville’s Basement East, Donny B welcomed PG’s Chris Kies onstage to chat about his minimal-but-musical setup. Benét explains the origins of “Donny,” covers his custom Furlanetto 4-string and why he calls it “probably the best live instrument I got,” and discusses scoring tons of gear when the exchange rate presents deals.
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0:00 – D’Addario Pedalboard Essentials
0:15 – Chris Kies Intro
0:49 – Donny Benét Intro
1:42 – Donny Benét Origins
8:55 – Custom Furlanetto “F Bass” VF4
13:39 – D’Addario & Rig Rundown
14:11 – Touring with One Bass
15:23 – Donny Benét’s Strings
16:20 – Bergantino Forté HP 2 & NXT410-C
18:10 – Korg monologue analog synthesizer
19:38 – Gear Hunting in Australia
22:05 – Donny Benét’s Pedalboard
25:30 – Favorite Donny Benét Bass Lines
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Shop Donny Benét's Gear:
Aguilar AG 4 P/J-HC Set Pickups: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Gm7ven
Boss DC-2W Waza Craft Dimension C: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/1rJm0D
Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jryA4M
Pedaltrain Metro 16 Pedalboard: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ZQ7ZOK
Korg Monologue Analog Synthesizer: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/g1Y2jg
La Bella RX-S4D Rx Stainless Roundwound Bass Strings (.045–.105): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/XY7VbG
I'm a huge fan, this video makes me appreciate this dude so much more.
Saw him in Boston this spring. If he’s in your town-go! Puts on a great show, crowd was cool and ready to dance. He rules.
Love the Don.
This guy is so cool.
What a legend!!!
Love the Don!!
The Don is such a nice guy. I can't wait to see him live again
Great video!!
WE GOT THE SAME FAVORITE SONG. YESSSSSS. Girl of my Dreams is the GOAT
❤
The skullet lord himself!
I like him even more now, after watching this! Prefers 2×12" cabinets and doesn't like compression, like myself! ????
So Chris is expecting, Doctor says he's 8 weeks now.
Donny above all else.
It seems he replaced the P pickup in his main bass with a J and installed a pickguard to cover it.
What’s that experimental trio’s name again? Thanks for this rigdown fair dinkum!
his hair-itage
i saw him in concert in Utrecht 2 weeks ago. amazing vibe, fun night.. and i got a picture with him
DONNNYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
holy fuck, been waiting for this.
Donny is a treasure and a true blue Australian hero. At first, I thought he was a novelty act, but the music overshadows the persona and he's such a chill guy in person!
Donny is the man????
Id love to see RR's on the STAFF on Premier Guitar!
If only DB would tour thru Missouri/St. Louis. Nope! Too hot here!
What a cool, funny dude.
You are THE man Donny!
Donny's steady rise gladdens me greatly!
HaHA shoutout to Scott's Bass Guy!!
Donny Benét and Har Mar Superstar need to collab!
Saw and met Donny at The Basement East where this episode was filmed.
Truly one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Seeing Donny’s bass playing in-person cannot be overhyped. Him and his band are easily one of the musically tightest I’ve ever witnessed. I’m usually a metal guy but his show was so much fun and a nice change of scenery for me.
If you think he's good look at Craig Calhoun from Sydney. He's in another league entirely.
Donny is freakin' awesome! Thanks for the rig rundown with him!
He said penist. What a legend. Killer bassist. Should be doin bass porn music on the side.
So delighted that Donny is getting the attention he deserves!
Keep Rockin dude!
Mr. Experience! The man. Saw him live once in Lisbon. Awesome show. ????
MXR M 234 Analog Chorus is great for bass. It has LOWcut so you are able to let your bottom end through! Also has Hicut.
Great video, thx Donny! #donnybenet
not that Donny wil read it but if you do maybe check the Horrothia Type One Analogue Ensemble Chorus
I love Donny. When I first saw him I had no idea he was a bassist as he did the gig only with a synth. Seen him many times since both with his band and in the Dreamlanders. It’s always a good time with Donny.
Never heard of him…
Mr. Experience himself!
Donny "Down Under" Benet
I saw him in Denver a few weeks back. Donny kicks ass.
NEGRONI SUMMER! This is the song that should be played NOW!! This is THE SONG OF THE SUMMER BABY !!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwnH6KT-naw
Your hairrrr itige
Love me some Donny! We were sad he didn't play Girl Of My Dreams, but the show was amazing nonetheless!
Suddenly, i have wish to slip into something more comfortable.
Saw Donny in May in Toronto and he put on a great show, the whole band was awesome. Absolutely godly lines that don't quit.
Konnichiwa ❤
Ey Don try a danelectro fab chorus. It's really bassy