Sean Hurley Breaks Down His Most Iconic Basslines

Bonus Episode: Sean Hurley Breaks Down His Most
Iconic Basslines


Sean Hurley is a renowned bassist of both studio and stage, known
for his dynamic playing and musicality among the top artists in
Pop and Rock Music. He gained significant recognition as sideman
for John Mayer, dating back to the Battle Studies tour (2010),
and then continuing on as a session bassist, contributing to some
Mayer's most popular hits on Born and Raised, Paradise Valley,
and Sob Rock. Hurley also played a crucial role in Robin Thicke's
break-out album (The Evolution of Robin Thicke), laying down
smooth, groove-driven basslines that helped define Thicke's
signature sound and R&B style. Additionally, Hurley toured
and recorded with Vertical Horizon during their debut album,
adding depth and precision to the band’s alternative rock vibe,
ultimately leading to several chart-topping hits. Here I'll sit
down with Sean to talk about his extensive session career, his
iconic bass playing, the gear uses to get his signature sound,
and get him to re-create some of his most iconic tones for the
biggest hits he played on.


 


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Sean's Preferred Amplifier | Ampeg B15 


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Sean's Preferred Strings | LaBella 


La Bella 760FL (43-104)


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La Bella RX-N4D (45-65-85-105) 


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Sean's Preferred Overdrive | EBS Valve Drive 


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Sean's Preferred Tuner | Peterson StroboStomp 


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Sean's Preferred Cables | Asterope Pro Studio: 


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Pro Stage: https://www.asterope.com/custom-shop/...


 


GIVEAWAYS


Peterson StroboStomp Mini ($119 value)


1) Head to the Vertex Instagram here: vertexeffects  


2) Find any of the posts about Sean Hurley starting on November
12, 2024


3) Follow Vertex, Peterson, and Sean and tag a friend in any of
the posts between 11/12-11/26


 4) One (1) winner will be announced 12/2


 


EBS Valve Drive ($399 value) 


1) Head to the Vertex Instagram
here: vertexeffects  


2) Find any of the posts about Sean Hurley starting on November
12, 2024


3) Follow Vertex, EBS, and Sean and tag a friend in any of the
posts between 11/12-11/26


4) One (1) winner will be announced 12/2


 


Asterope Pro Studio Cable - 10ft. Straight/Straight ($75 value)


1) Head to the Vertex Instagram
here: vertexeffects  


2) Find any of the posts about Sean Hurley starting on November
12, 2024


3) Follow Vertex, Asterope, and Sean and tag a friend in any of
the posts between 11/12-11/26


4) Five (5) winners will be announced 12/2