Andy Fraser (Free) was a great bass player and songwriter. His bass parts are often very sparse and to the point, but he could also fast stuff, as heard during the bass solo in "Mr. Big", for example.
Did you ever notice the differences between the single and album versions of Free's classic "All Right Now"?
Apart from the obvious edits, the single features additional backing vocals, as well as re-recorded guitar and bass parts. The bass in the chorus is one octave lower in the single compared to the album version.
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• Examples played on an Epiphone EB-0
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Andy Fraser – All Right Now – SIngle Chorus no guitars

Andy Fraser – All Right Now – Single Chorus

Andy Fraser – All Right Now – Guitar Solo no guitar no piano

Andy Fraser – All Right Now – Guitar Solo

Andy Fraser – All Right Now -– Album Chorus

Andy Fraser – All Right Now – Album Chous no guitars

Andy Fraser (Free) was a great bass player and songwriter. His bass parts are often very sparse and to the point, but he could also play fast stuff, as heard during the bass solo in "Mr. Big", for example.
"Mr. Big's" main riff is a great example of holding back and not overplaying. This leaves plenty of space for the vocals.
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• Played on an Epiphone EB-0
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Andy Fraser – Mr. Big Riff – no guitar

Andy Fraser – Mr. Big Riff

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