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Website

http://www.hottomatoes.com

Location

weeniebass - Joe Lopez

Current Setup

I play a 72 yr old, Alfred Myer double 4 string bass made in Markneukirchen Germany,purchased in Lake Tahoe 1974. (formally owned by Red Kelly) Totally reconditioned by Bob Ross & Paul Warburton of Denver CO in 1994 (to include a hand applied French Polish)
Fichter 4 string "Stick-bass" made in Germany in 1994, purchased in 1995.
1963 Fender Jazz Bass,purchased in 1965
Alembic bass 5 string, purchased 2003 circa 1996
Hartke 12" amp, Mini Brute Polytone 12" & 15" amps

Gigs and Ensembles

Currently work with 9 piece "big band" called The Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra. also Bobby Trujillo Quartet, freelance with many jazz groups.

G.A.S. List

Pollman, Old double bass with top hat machines, and one with violin corners

Influences and Teachers

influences: Ray Brown, Eddie Gomez, Jaco Pastorious,Scott Lafaro, Paul Warburton,Brian Bromberg,
Teachers: Roy Safstrom (Denver Symphony)
David Potter (Colo Symphony)
Eddie Gomez- when in town..
Paul Warburton- picked his brain...

Hobbies and Interests

Bought Triumph Motorcycle 2 yrs ago-love to ride!!

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