SirJoe CowBass

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Birthday

Apr 13, 1970 (Age: 56)

Location

Northern Italy

Gender

Male

Current Setup

basses:

Rickenbacker 4001
Fender Steve Harris signature
Fender Geddy Lee signature
Fender Duff McKagan signature
Warwick Fortress One
B.C. Rich Mockingbird Heritage Classic
Aria Pro II The Cat Bass
Squier Precision Special 5
Epiphone Thunderbird Standard
Harley Benton WB-20


amps:

Mark Bass MiniCMD 121P
Davoli Reflex Bass
McGregor Raider


effects:

Bass Pod xt

Favorite Genres

mostly Heavy Metal/Hard Rock/Prog Rock

Gigs and Ensembles

I have had some bands since when I started with bass, back in 1986. Currently I have two main YouTube "virtual bands" that play covers of various genres.
KAUSI & Friends is one and Distant Friends is the other.

Previously Owned Gear

Hofner Jazz Bass
Kramer Stryker 700
Fender Precision (USA)
Fender Precision Standard (Mexico)
Ibanez SR 5 string

G.A.S. List

I already have since 1988 the bass I wanted the most (my Rickenbacker 4001!).

Influences and Teachers

My Top 3 bassists, my main influences since forever, are Steve Harris, Geddy Lee and Geezer Butler.
Those 3 names are immovable from that list.

Some other names that I appreciate very much are Chris Squire, Scott Womack, Bob Daisley, Phil Lynott...
...and many others!

I am pretty much self-taught. My brother (guitarist, who suggested me to play bass in Summer of 86) just showed me how to tune the bass and also taught me a handful of songs in the first year then I have continued learning by myself.
I have not much knowledge of musical theory, just the basic things.
I don't read sheets. I learn songs mostly by ear.

Hobbies and Interests

Listening to music.
Reading (comics and books).