Rob the Obscure

When I was 12, and trying to decide if I wanted to play bass or guitar, my brother (a guitarist with his own motives) exposed me to several compelling bass lines. These included, "Something" by the Beatles, "Ramble On" by Led Zeppelin, and the kicker for me: Badge by Cream. The moment I hear Jack Bruce's very effective cascade of notes, I said, "I want to play that." I've been hooked ever since. I've also taken up other instruments--even playing Guitar in the Fresno City College Jazz Band, but that was a different century. Bass remains my true musical love, and I'm blessed with being our church bassist. What a great gig! I never have to take my amp home, and I'm playing with musicians who won't show up wasted! :D When I'm not composing sermons or lessons, I'm composing music, which I sometimes actually record. I also tend to tinker with my basses. I don't really like doing it, but I like the results.

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Birthday
August 17
Location
Oakley, California
Gender
Male
Current Setup
Epiphone EB-0 (Modified), Fender Modern Player Jazz Bass w/Warmoth Fretless Maple neck, Heavily modified Squire PJ bass, Rogue VB-100(no modifications), Kustom KMA100 Keyboard Amplifier
Occupation
Pastor
Favorite Genres
Everything from Classic Rock to Holst.
Gigs and Ensembles
church bassist, recording hobbyist.
Previously Owned Gear
Teisco self-destructing bass (not official name), Gibson EB-0, Gibson EB-1, Gibson EB-4L, Gibson Victory Bass, Fender Mustang bass, Aria Pro II Cardinal CSB-450, G&L L-1000, Hofner Beatle Bass, G&L Tribute L-2000, and probably others.
G.A.S. List
Rickenbacker 4001, Tech 21 SansAmp Character Series VT Bass V2,
Influences and Teachers
Jack Bruce, John Paul Jones, John Entwistle, Paul McCartney, Chris Squire, Jeff Berlin, etc.
Hobbies and Interests
Guitar, keyboards, recording, reading,trying to stay healthy (it's a good hobby to have).
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