sjl2725

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Birthday

June 2

Website

http://www.billydean.com

Location

Branson, MO

Gender

Male

Current Setup

1995 Tobias "Basic" 5 str, Swamp Ash
Stingray 5
90's American Jazz Deluxe w/ Bartolini soapbars
David Eden WT-600
David Eden 4x10 (old, rear-ported)
X2 Digital Wireless
Sennheiser IEM 300 monitor w/Shure E5's
Korg rack tuner (soon to be Petersen)
..and a big PA system: EAW, Allen&Heath, QSC, Shure, Klark Teknik, dbx, Countryman, blah, blah blah

Occupation

Bassist for Billy Dean

Favorite Genres

2nd Gen Classic Rock, Classic Prog Rock, 90's alternative

Gigs and Ensembles

"80's Rewind"

Previously Owned Gear

Gibson Thunderbird (which I should have kept)
'90s Carvin 5 string
Ibanez Soundgear 5 string
Peavey T40 (yuk)
EV 4x10 (yes, they made bass cabs)
Hartke 3500 amp
Peavey 1820 Cab
Mesa Boogie 2x15 Roadready
Mesa Boogie 1x15 Roadready

G.A.S. List

A Tobias double-neck: 5 string and 5 string fretless!!
Billy Sheehan's tone
Victor Wooten's technique

Influences and Teachers

My tone is like a cross between Flea and Geddy Lee. And I don't play like either of them. I don't think that I have ever actually stolen anyone's style. If I compared my style, it would be like Entwistle''s "in the box" riffs, but without the slappy plucking technique. I can honestly say, "I play like me".

Hobbies and Interests

Diesel Performance Mods, PA/Sound Rental