etsob

Gender:

Male

Birthday:

Dec 24, 1975 (Age: 42)

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
Finale French bow
Fender JMJ Mustang
Tele-Partscaster
Turner custom 6 string
Ibanez GWB35 fretless w/ Bart pickup/pre
REMIC D5400LB mic
K&K Bass Max
Acoustic Image Ten2
AI UpShot
Ampeg PF-50T/PF210

Favorite Genres:

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

Gigs and Ensembles:

The Pornadoes, The Washboard Cutups, Sol de Noche. Lots of pit, orchestra, and freelance work. Jazz band director and low strings coordinator, Lakeside 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, Eric Avery, Trevor Dunn, Derek Smalls, Larry Graham, Christian McBride, François Rabbath, Jimmy Blanton, Willie Dixon, Rick Ramirez, Joe Fick, Chris Wood, George Porter, Jr.

Hobbies and Interests:

Photography

Disclosures:

Endorsing artist, REMIC Microphones

Available for Instruction?:

• Bass Guitar Instruction
• Double Bass Instruction

Teaching Credentials:

BME, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, MMEd in progress, Central Washington University