AMERICAN IDOL 2013 season BASS PLAYER on the FODERA

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Anybody know who the man behind the Fodera is ? He plays well (duh, he's a pro !), has good tone, and seems cool, too. But of course, since he's a bass player it's a given he's cool !

I find that his Fodera sits in the mix well yet is distinctive in any style of music. His bass is flamed maple top, and maple fretboard. It looks like a six string.

Anyway, I haven't watch AI in a few years, but this season is entertaining with Charlie Askew, especially. He had the bass player laughing, too !

[mjac28]

I like his bass playing also and you can tell he can really rip but he's playing within the confines of the show.

[madbassplaya]

That's the guy from last season, I think. Same bass too.

[YCBass]

I believe that's Artie Reynolds... There was an article on him on BP magazine a while ago.

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Here he is at Fodera with his basses !!
I love to watch the show because obviously it's entertaining, but I can't wait to watch (hear) him play !!

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Originally Posted by YCBass

I believe that's Artie Reynolds... There was an article on him on BP magazine a while ago.

I just googled that. You're right ! Here's an awesome article on the man known as "The Unknown Idol"

http://www.bassplayer.com/article/ar...wn-idol/149164

It is such a good article !! I now have even a higher respect and I can't wait for the next episode !! Live music rules.

[Baird6869]

I spent some time with Swol Ray and he is a killer bassist too.... And a really great dude!

He was Idol's touring bassist a few years back.

Idol doesn't seem to hire anything but great players regardless of what one thinks of the show.