I started this thread to try to help you all become better bassists! I have a degree in jazz performance and i've played many styles of music including: Rock, Blues, Funk, Metal, Soul, R n' B, Pop, Folk, and much more! I also know alot of the “tricks” that you guys might be looking for! If you have any technical, stylistic questions, this is the place to ask em!
First thing you want to do is become very familiar with ALL the notes on the bass. You're gonna wanna use multiple octave scales and arpeggios so you're not stuck in one spot. You're also gonna wanna know how to use intervals to mix up the scales. (this will make them sound less like scales) here are a couple tabs:
really really great player! every video of his that i've watched are all very very good! on the off chance he can't answer any of your questions, just lemme know!