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Birthday

Jul 29, 1956 (Age: 70)

Location

Central Maryland

Gender

Male

Current Setup

19?? plywood Frankenbass, , 1962 carved Paul Safron and Son German shop bass, Fender Reggie Hamilton 60th Anniversary Jazz Bass, Fender Jazz Bass with Lindy Fralin pickups, Warmoth solid wenge neck , Mesa Boogie Bass Prodigy 4:88, Genzler Bass Array 12-3, Genzler 350 Combo. Bone Yard full of upright basses 1/4-3/4 and cellos 1/4-4/4 in various states of disrepair.

Occupation

Self Employed

Favorite Genres

Jazz, R&B

Gigs and Ensembles

Built 4 Comfort Band, WildMan Band, Soultones of Swing, Liz Springer Trio, Charles Mitchell Jr. Trio

Previously Owned Gear

Uprights- 1920 Harold JaegerCzech carved, 1970s Mittenwald ply, 2005 Englehardt Swingmaster, 1974 Englehardt M1, Amps- too numerous to list. Electric Basses- 1969 Fender Jazz bass, Ampeg Baby Bass, numerous other Fenders

G.A.S. List

Various boutique amps and cabs, fully carved upright. Fender Blackface/ Silverface

Influences and Teachers

Coltrane, Monk, Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat and Tears, Jamerson, Jaco. Studied with Paul Robinson (Kennedy Center- now at Ohio State)

Hobbies and Interests

Vintage cars, gardening/ farming/ lutherie

Available for Instruction?

1. Bass Guitar Instruction

Teaching Credentials

Private lessons, local music store chain, 10 years

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