Realise I should've told you my influences and gear..., it's been a busy New Year!
Favourite bassists, of many;
Paul McCartney
Flea
Scott Thunes
John Paul Jones
Prince
also,
Bootsy
Larry Graham
Geddy Lee
Les Claypool
Stanly Clarke
plus any bassists I hear and see or bass sounds I hear.
My gear, some surplus to requirement..., well, maybe;
1988 Warwick Streamer Stage I - now my main bass and utterly stunning
2001 Warwick Ltd Edition Thumb - not played since I got the above but still fabulous
1974 Fender Jazz Bass - my old fart, my security blanket
1999 Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass - Pow! My Swiss Army bass
2005 Fender Japan Fretless Jazz Bass - Woooooh
Effects;
Boss ODB-3 - Grrrr. I love it
Boss OC-2 - Vooom. Good friends with the ODB-3
Boss TU-2 - A good tuner
Boss LS-2 - Control
EHX Q-Tron - Absolutely amazing. Never ceases to amaze me.
EHX Big Muff Pi (Russian) - Fuzzy oomph.
EHX Small Stone - Old and wonderful
Danelectro Wasabi Chorus/Trem - A valuable tool
Danelectro Fab Tone - Just nuts
MXR Flanger - Darth Vader in disco circumstances
Sansamp PBDDI - Super
Not all used together..., thank goodness.
Finally my favourite bands and influences;
Prince
Frank Zappa
The Beatles
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Joni Mitchell
AC/DC
FunkadelicParliament
Captain Beefheart
Led Zeppelin
SoundGarden
Cardiacs
Sly and the Family Stone
That should do for now! Hope I haven't gone on for too long.
Regards,
Mike f
