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Band to Join.ABOUT
Professional bassist (Berklee College of Music educated) with a great feel available for live and studio work as well as touring.
15+ years of experience working in professional environments on both the stage and in the studio with artists ranging from smaller local groups to nationally touring acts.
Well versed in a multitude of genres including but not limited to Pop, Rock, Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Country, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Metal, Progressive Rock, Indie, etc.
Flexible player who is great with taking direction as well as leading a band. Understands being aware of the roll of the bass in the given genre.
Pro level gear which includes many different electric basses as well as a beautiful sounding hand carved German upright bass. Also multiple different amps and effects are available.
Attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BM in Professional Music.
- Screen name:
- rgleason87
- Member since:
- Jan 21 2014
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Electric Bass: Jaco Pastorius, Pino Palladino, Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Mike Gordon, Flea, Juan Alderete, Colin Greenwood, Les Claypool, Alex "Dirk" Lance, Ben Kenney, Chris Squire, Colin Edwin
Upright Bass: Ron Carter, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Charlie Haden, Scott LaFaro, Reid Anderson, Shannon Birchall, Eddie Gomez, John Patitucci, Jimmy Garrison
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Upright bass:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
RYAN GLEASON
ELECTRIC BASSES:
4 String Fender Jazz Bass (Custom Build)
4 String Fender Presicion Bass Special (Custom Build)
4 String Fender Precision Bass
5 String Fender Jazz Bass (Custom Build)
UPRIGHT BASSES:
Paesold PA592 Fully Carved Upright Bass (German)
Carbow French Style Double Bass Bow
AMPLIFIERS:
Orange AD200B MK3
Orange OBC410
Mark Bass Little Mark Tube 800
Mark Bass Standard 104HR
Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112III
EFFECTS:
TC Electronic PolyTune
Keeley Compressor
MXR Bass Octave Deluxe
MXR Bass Fuzz Deluxe
Boss DD7 Digital Delay
MXR M80 Bass DI+
OTHER:
Monster Cables