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Shep on Bass - Interviews about effects!


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One of my all time favourite bass players...

PLEASE BE AWARE - MY WEBSITE IS NOW CLOSED. THE INTERVIEWS CAN NOW BE FOUND HERE -> [url="http://simonpoulton.tumblr.com/sheponbass"]http://simonpoulton.....com/sheponbass[/url]



For those of you that are not familiar with Janek's work (and I imagine that's a small percentage!) let me introduce you... Janek is a very well respected music director, producer and side man responsible for laying down the low-end for artists such as Randy Brecker, Jojo Mayer, Mike Stern, Hiram Bullock and many many more. Janek is also a band leader, releasing records under his own name which combine more influences and genres that you can shake a stick at. While the tag from outside might read 'Modern Jazz', delve a little deep and you'll find so much more!

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Introducing William Mathewson of WMD...

PLEASE BE AWARE - MY WEBSITE IS NOW CLOSED. THE INTERVIEWS CAN NOW BE FOUND HERE -> [url="http://simonpoulton.tumblr.com/sheponbass"]http://simonpoulton.....com/sheponbass[/url]



WMD are a 'boutique' pedal company based in Denver, CO and are responsible for some of the most stunning effects pedals and rack processors available today. Will's approach to creating audio equipment sees more features than builders usually dare to fit into a range of pedals all forced into a single box, many of which create seriously devastating results!

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[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1343034410' post='1743918']
Introducing William Mathewson of WMD...

[url="http://www.sheponbass.co.uk/blog/interview-william-mathewsonwmd.html"]Shep on Bass - Interviews: William Mathewson/WMD[/url]



WMD are a 'boutique' pedal company based in Denver, CO and are responsible for some of the most stunning effects pedals and rack processors available today. Will's approach to creating audio equipment sees more features than builders usually dare to fit into a range of pedals all forced into a single box, many of which create seriously devastating results!
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This should be good.. :)

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[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1343313917' post='1748825']
Was it?
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Quite! I really liked the part about pedals having "character". I find this to be especially true with old digital effects like the Whammy. :)
I think I need to get my hands on that tube pedal though..
This has inspired me to talk to this guy. I might just need to work at WMD..

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[quote name='lxxwj' timestamp='1343387994' post='1749921']
Quite! I really liked the part about pedals having "character". I find this to be especially true with old digital effects like the Whammy. :)
I think I need to get my hands on that tube pedal though..
This has inspired me to talk to this guy. I might just need to work at WMD..
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He's a top dude and super helpful. I understand working at WMD means working in Will's garage!

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[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1343388290' post='1749930']
He's a top dude and super helpful. I understand working at WMD means working in Will's garage!
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I've played in garages for 99% of my musical career, it won't be that hard for me. ;)

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Anyone ever heard of Justin Meldal-Johnsen? :)

PLEASE BE AWARE - MY WEBSITE IS NOW CLOSED. THE INTERVIEWS CAN NOW BE FOUND HERE -> [url="http://simonpoulton.tumblr.com/sheponbass"]http://simonpoulton.....com/sheponbass[/url]



Justin Meldal-Johnsen is a serious bass heavy weight. He is responsible for recording, touring and providing the low end for such massive acts as Nine Inch Nails, Beck & Gnarls Barkley. In the world of bass players he is the kind of name that many many players aspire to be. He is also a serious pedal-head!

I was lucky enough to steal 15 minutes of his precious time to get some answers over his effects, gear and live set up.

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thanks shep, great as usual.
jmj is one of my favourite bassplayers and the sound and tone he can create is fantastic.
had a chat with him on letstalkguild about the guild starfire bass he was selling last year.
very nice and kind guy.

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[quote name='lxxwj' timestamp='1343950632' post='1757909']
If only.. :(
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No Zappa I'm afraid ;)

I have a serious number lined up though - Loads of guys vanished so I started another 'round' of contacting people... then they are resurfaced. Good times. Just had a confirmation from another BIG name as well. Quite a niche player, but with a huge audience. Big enough to have a signature model bass available from a large builder and possibly the most complex set up I've ever seen...

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Question - I've put this on the blog too...

I have been told on a few occasions that the site can be hard to read on a few screens and devices due to using white text on a darker background. I quite like the overall look, but it's important to me that you guys like it too!

The web platform I use has just released a new upgrade which comes with a ton of new features but before I decide to put in all the work in moving the site over I wonder if its worth moving a a 'cleaner' looking site, possibly something which is white with black text in order to make things easier to read.

Examples like Janek Gwizdala's & Juan Alderete's websites are good examples of the modern, clean, black on white look.

So the question is, do any of you find the site hard to read in it's current format and would find a layout like one of the examples above to be beneficial to you, or, do you like the look and layout of the site as it is?

I appreciate your feedback...

Shep

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