rudy4444

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Website
http://web.archive.org/web/20160328193138/http://www.bluestemstrings.com/index.html
Location
Central Illinois
Gender
Male
Occupation
Retired, but I make musical instruments.
Current Setup
My Own fretless 4 string electric basses
Fender Rumble 100
My own compact electric upright
Favorite Genres
Cajun/Zydeco, Old Time, Progressive Acoustic
Gigs and Ensembles
Most recently, Big Bluestem String Band, but have retired from gigging after 30 years of assaulting my ears!
Previously Owned Gear
A bunch I can't remember!
G.A.S. List
My M.O. is now getting rid of all the stuff that clutters my life and settling down with a few great instruments. Other than acoustic guitars I build everything I play. There are great guitars available, so why re-invent the wheel?
Influences and Teachers
Danny Thompson, Mark Schatz
Hobbies and Interests
Woodworking, making musical instruments

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Short Scale Bass Club #560
Fender Rumble (100) Club #864

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