Troiani

Gender:

Male

Birthday:

Dec 1, 1949 (Age: 71)

Home Page:

http://www.billytband.com/

Location:

Oslo, Norway

Occupation:

Musician

Current Setup:

'64 Fender P bass , Walter Wood amp , 15" JBL 140e
Acoustic bass of unknown origin , Wilson pickup
AMPEG AMUB fretless bass, JBL 15"

Favorite Genres:

Blues, R+B, Country, NewOrleans, Jazz.

Gigs and Ensembles:

Blues bands around Norway including my own band, The Billy T Band, Joakim Tinderholt and his Band,
and anything else that comes along.

Previously Owned Gear:

Galien Grueger 400 rb
Ampeg SVT speaker cabinet
Ampeg B15 ( 1960s )

G.A.S. List:

To get a better amplified sound from my upright bass

Influences and Teachers:

Too many to list and growing all the time but the grandaddy of them all is Ray Brown. I am basically self taught.

Hobbies and Interests:

Reading nonfiction

Available for Instruction?:

• Bass Guitar Instruction

Teaching Credentials:

I’ve been playing bass since 1961; that’s how I make my living.