etsob

Gender:

Male

Birthday:

Dec 24, 1975 (Age: 45)

Home Page:

http://ethansobottabass.com

Location:

Seattle, WA

Occupation:

Bass

Current Setup:

1890s Tyrolean, Spiro E/A, Flex Deluxe D/G
2012 New Standard Cleveland ply, Evah slaps
Reid Hudson German bow
Carbow Grunberger CF French bow
Sadowsky MIJ MetroExpress 5
Dingwall Combustion 3x w/ Darkglass Tone Capsule
Nordstrand Acinonyx
Serek Lincoln w/ Novak BS/DS
Fender Vintera ‘60s Jazz w/ SD Antiquity II’s
Fender RW P w/ Custom Shop-rewound pickup
Rickenbacker 4003W
Guild Starfire II
Warmoth J fretless w/ DiMarzio Model J’s
Ear Trumpet Labs Nadine mic
Mesa WD-800
Verellen Meatsmoke pre
Mesa Powerhouse 610
Genzler/Gollihur Acoustic Array Pro

Favorite Genres:

Orchestral, Jazz, Vintage Soul/R&B, Rockabilly, Country, Bluegrass, Stoner rock

Gigs and Ensembles:

Aurora’s Eyes, The Pornadoes. Lots of pit, orchestra, and freelance work. Popular musics teacher, The Northwest School.

Previously Owned Gear:

"Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want." -Chuck Israels

G.A.S. List:

The 1880s Tyrolean bass I irresponsibly sold in college.

Influences and Teachers:

Teachers: James Clute, Patrick Neher, Peter Lloyd. Influences: Edgar Meyer, Milt Hinton, Ray Brown, Paul Turner, Juan Nelson, Rocco, Bob Babbitt, Geezer, Jamerson, John Patitucci, Wilton Felder, Eric Avery, Trevor Dunn, Derek Smalls, Larry Graham, David Hood, Christian McBride, François Rabbath, Jimmy Blanton, Willie Dixon, Rick Ramirez, Joe Fick, Chris Wood, George Porter, Jr.

Hobbies and Interests:

Photography

Available for Instruction?:

• Bass Guitar Instruction
• Double Bass Instruction

Teaching Credentials:

BME, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, MM, Central Washington University