Marching band bassists

[kickstand22]

I also played tuba for a year in the Jr. High band. Do have a friend of mine that is a Gockenklang/Alembic/Vigier endorser that played bass in the marching band. He also had the "amp pusher" going with him. I bet it would suck being the "amp pusher." There must have been 6-8 car batteries, an 8x10, plus a head on that thing.

 

[DWBass]

I was not. I've seen many hs marching bands with a bassist but the amplification used was not adequate and the bassist could barely be heard. Dunno 'bout college marching bands.

 

[kickstand22]

I did have the pleasure of seeing the Alabama marching band warming up before the Bama/LSU game. They had a bass player in the front with percussion and a regular trap kit. You could hear them in the front, but don't know about the stadium. I was very impressed with the band's professionalism. They sang their alma mater a capella that was impressive as well. They also had a blonde twirler that was insanely HOT!!

 

[bassanddrums]

I am a marching band bassist. Invalid Link Removed

made me put my hair in a ponytail, no fun. good practice for timing though. I'm a stationary, no pusher for me.

 

[Johnny Crab]

My son was last year....now he's in college.

Some of the best times of my life.

I had no trouble hearing him with a 1x15 Peavey except when they didn't turn it up enough. Remember, it's not a rock concert.

 

[nickismusic]

Tuba here.. Our Marching band dosent have basses, but pep band does!