The Prez – Bass

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When did you start playing/singing?
I started playing bass when I was 12. Actually I was hooked when I was just old enough to walk and crash my dad's practices. I'd sit down in front of his Bassman and listen. I actually preferred the sound of a bass vs. a guitar at that age!!! The singing thing never really caught on for me.

What was the first concert you saw?
I'm pretty sure it was Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn back in 80-something.

What was your favorite concert?
See above. It will never get better than that.

Mary Ann or Ginger?(Or Professor or
Mr. Howell if you swing that way!)
Ginger. Duh!

Crunchy or creamy?
Crunchy, because it can get creamy after a while, too. But creamy
doesn't get crunchy, so it's a little one-dimensional for me.

Drink of choice?
Miller Light and any coffee from Starbuck's. - You learn well young Jedi! - Rachel

Favorite food?
Move on if you get grossed out...Anchovies, pork rinds, and steak!

Any hobbies to speak of?
Aside from playing bass, I like building things. My most recent project was a bass cabinet that I use at shows.

What's in the CD changer in your car?
(If you don't have one. pretend you do.)
Chicago - Beginnings, U2 - Vertigo, Tower of Power - Knock Yourself Out,
Hoodwink - Cautiously Dangerous, Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon

Gear:
**Please check back because this list changes frequently**

Amplifier:
Hartke VXL Bass Attack (preamp)
Ampeg SVT-IIP (preamp)
Peavey PV 500 (power amp)
Self-constructed 2x10 bass cabinet
Steelsound SSB-212 bass cabinet (it's Steelsound but it kicks)

Bass Guitars:
Lakland 55-01 Skyline (luv that tone!)
Fender Jazz V Deluxe 
Ibanez SRX500   
Self-constructed jazz bass