mike-plays-fender-bass
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Band to Join.

ABOUT

Experienced bass guitar player and recording studio engineer looking to join a classic rock band in SE Michigan. I'm very easy going; no prima donna. Punctual and prepared. Hoping to gig out a few times per month, more or less. Very flexible. Fully vaccinated and double boosted against COVID-19. Email directly at "mikeplaysfenderbass" at that famous (g)mail dotcom site.

Screen name:
mike-plays-fender-bass
Member since:
Oct 17 2020
Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
40
Gigs played:
50 to 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Classic Rock such as Beatles, Stones, Who, Tom Petty, Van Morrison, Clapton, Kinks, CCR, The Band, Clash, Police, Elvis Costello, AC/DC, Chili Peppers, Cheap Trick, David Bowie, Killers, Radiohead, Jet, ZZ Top, many others of that type/era.

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Bass Equipment: Fender P, and modified "Frankenstein" Jazz basses with new pickups/hardware (all 4-string), plus GK 2x12 amp, Hartkey 1x10 amp, Sansamp direct box. Modest pedal collection with a Polytune 3 and an M87 bass compressor. Can do in-ear monitors if needed.

Studio Equipment: Mics by Shure, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, into Pro Tools. Somewhat portable in order to record rehearsals, if needed. I have a tricked out mix-down room with sound treatment; room can support overdubbing guitar and vocal if needed.