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balplaysbass
CONTACT

SEEKING

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ABOUT

I'm an ex-professional bass player with over 20 years' experience and hundreds of gigs (from pubs and clubs to some of Europe's largest festivals) and several albums under my belt. I'm also experienced as an arranger and MD.

Screen name:
balplaysbass
Member since:
May 23 2024
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
25
Gigs played:
Over 100
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Jaco Pastorius, Gary Willis, Geezer Butler, Matthew Garrison, Marcus Miller, Michael League, Chris Squire, Pat Metheny, Miles Davis, Black Sabbath, Grand Funk Railroad, Weather Report, Chick Corea, Victor Wooten, Snarky Puppy, Motorhead, John McLaughlin, Mahavishnu Orchestra, The Beatles, AC/DC

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:
Expert

EQUIPMENT

Various 4-, and 5-string, fretted and fretless basses, vintage and modern.
A decent selection of (mostly analogue) effect pedals.
Professional amplification from Trace Elliot and Markbass.