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ThumpandPluck

It's all down there, my whole story. But, if I had to be quick:

"Without Music, life would be a mistake."-Nietzsche

{I was using that Nietzsche quote before the internet discovered it. I'm an insufferable philosopher and pedant.}

I love Funk.
I don't love Nazis or Facists.
(obviously)

Current Setup: •Brice Short Scale 6 w/ EMG BCQ 2x 45DC
Hums and BCQ 18v Preamp
•Sterling by MM Stingray w/ 2x MM Hums,
Stock 9v Preamp, Mod from 5 way selector
to 3 way; Bridge solo|Both on|Neck solo
•Harley Benton HB50 Vintage (Semi-
Hollow), Revoiced 3-Way 70's MM(style)
On/On/On, Stock Pup (Passive)
•Squire Sonic Precision, (Passive) Stock
•Boss Katana 110
•GA-FC EX > 2x: EV-5, 1x: FS-5U (Momentary Switch)
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•Boss GT10B Multi-FX Processor [(alt. rig)]
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•Fender Rumble 25 Amp, stock [<retired>]

Occupation: Traditional Joiner and Cabinet Maker, Bassist at Large, Philosopher, Cognitive Scientist

Favorite Genres: Funk, Jam Band, Jazz, Indian Classical/Carnatic Music, Groovy Prog, Reggae, Hindustani, Funk-Metal, Improvisational Music, Free Form, Kraut-Rock, Bluegrass/Traditional, Big Band Jazz, R+B/Soul, Disco, Dance, EDM/Electronic, Modern Solo Bass, Bebop

Gigs and Ensembles: Currently in hard reset mode; past gigs in- Touring (Original Music) Multi-Genre-Play-Everything Band, Studio Player/Arranger/Producer, Backup for Touring "Dad Rock" cover band (btw: nothing wrong with Dad Rock), Classically Trained Musician; Multi-Instrumentalist, Solo Acoustic (Guitar) Jam/Cover in Opening Slots/Set Break Player for other (not containing me) bands... and stuff.

Previously Owned Gear: [Former Guitar Virtuoso w/ Modded Schecter Semi/Acoustic Piezo/Hollow Body, Vintage Voiced Fender Dual Reverb, and too many custom made/AnalogMan/Keeley/Vintage Pedals [too many] --that were all lost in a Colorado Wildfire that vaporized my home. It was so devastating that I stopped playing altogether.] And after much therapy and things; I have switched to the Low End. I was known as a guitarist, and played with too many talented players to take up Bass in earnest. But I learned quite a bit from them and the music school background helps. So I'm not new to the Bass or playing/gigging; but I have been studying the instrument and achieved a level that I'm comfortable with (but still learning) to call myself a student of the Low End.

Influences and Teachers: Phil Lesh, Mike Gordon, Vic, Marcus, Stanley, Rob Derhak, Bootsy, Stevie Wonder, Duck Dunn, Jamerson (Bird, Diz, Sir Duke, Miles, etc) Branden Kuersteiner

Hobbies and Interests: Woodworking with hand tools, Philosophy, Psychology, Particle physics, Cosmology, Cognitive Science/Neuro-Studies, Music Making/Enjoying, all animals but especially - my late love dog Liza Jane, Connoisseur and Cannabis Enthusiast, Pre-Socratic Thought

If it's not funky, is it even worth it?

no.

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