BeSharp

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Location

Annapolis, MD

Current Setup

Basses:
PRS Gary Grainger 5 string (Endorser)

Amp:
Recently retired my amp (SWR head & Eden 2x10 cabinet) in favor of IEM and DI.

IEM:
Alienears quad driver with jumpaudio IXM beltpack - Awesome!

PA:
I've tried it all but really happy now with the Presonus StudioLive 24 for FOH and monitors and QSC K series speakers.

Favorite Genres

Songs that people pay money to hear me play

Gigs and Ensembles

I own a full-service talent agency booking 1000's of gigs each year. I play as many gigs personally as I want. My primary band is an 11 piece dance variety show band rated among the top bands in the country in this genre.

Previously Owned Gear

Basses:
1966 Fender Precision
1978 Fender Jazz
1996 Fender American Deluxe Jazz
Fretless Fender Precision
1994 Spector 5 String
Original 80's vintage Steinberger - my "money" bass for many years.

Amps:
Too many to mention. Started way back with a Fender Bassman and 4x12 cabinet. Good thing my Mom had a station wagon. "Graduated" to my very own SVT 8x10 when I could drive. From then on got smaller and smaller as I got older until I now have no amp at all. I've had Ampeg, GK, Polytone, SWR, Eden, Line 6, etc.

PA:
This is where I think I could really offer some help and advice. I've bought and used PA (FOH and monitor systems) for almost 30 years as the owner and manager of a successful Top 40 dance/show band. We've played in small rooms, clubs and concert sized venues all over the country. I'm kind of a gear head when it comes to PA.

G.A.S. List

Sadowsky (check back regularly as this seems to change often).

Influences and Teachers

I started off as a Beatles fan so I'm definitely a Paul guy. Also, got into Led Zeppelin and John Paul Jones early and stayed with the rock stuff for quite awhile. I joined a dance band as my summer job in college and discovered how much fun it is to lay down a funky groove so people can dance -- but the king of the funky groove IMHO is Rocco with T.O.P. Right now my favorite teacher is YouTube!

Hobbies and Interests

Sailing

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