millsbass5

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Birthday
Dec 25, 1966 (Age: 58)
Location
Logan,W.V.(not up some holler)
Gender
Male
Occupation
Safety Coordinator Natural Gas Drilling Company
Current Setup
Pre-Gibson Tobias Classic 5
Fender Jazzes:1961 (original,WORN)
1971 J-Bass (Modded w/Badass Bridge, but I have the original bridge)
1975 J-Bass (Modded w/Badass Bridge)
(2) Mid-80's Jazz Bass Specials (one mint, and one gigged-to-death)
Carvin LB75 Koa (One of my very best players)

AMPLIFICATION:
1997-98 Eden WT-800,(2)Eden XLT 4X10's (First run)

EFFECTS:
T.C. Electronics Chorus, Ashley r/mount Compressor, Korg r/mount tuner.

MISC.:
Calzone 8-space rack/road cases for bass cabs.
PLENTY OF DUCT TAPE!!!
Favorite Genres
Rock n'Roll, Old-school metal. Stuff that makes sense, musically.
Gigs and Ensembles
I consider myself retired now, but, I gigged for over 30+ years (20+ years with one band). Also, some pretty extensive studio work for various musicians.
Previously Owned Gear
Ken Smith Melvin Davis 7 (what was I thinking?)
Yamaha John Pattitucci Signature 6
70's Gibson Grabber,a natural-colored, all maple beast.
Pre-CBS Fender P-Bass, don't know exact year, was too young to care.
80's Alembic Spoiler (Short-scale basses ain't for me.).
Ibanez SR800 & SR885
80's Fender USA Bullet Bass
A couple of mid-80's Fender J-Bass Specials here & there over the years. Those are actually some of the best players I've ever had. Great examples of Japanese craftsmanship.
Really nothing more of any significance.
G.A.S. List
Dingwall 5
J-Bass-type 5'er
Hi-Fi, High-end Bass Rig
More duct tape
Influences and Teachers
Gene, Jaco, Sheehan, Geddy, Les, Flea, Stu. Blah, blah, blah.
Hobbies and Interests
Riding and tinkering on cars & dirt bikes, and the old lady, too.

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