ABOUT
I'm an old rock and roller that's been playing music in some way since the late sixties. For the last 17 years I have had a band with my brother doing mostly originals and our own take on some covers. I have had little training in music to speak of but am lucky that I pick things up quickly. I am a strong bass player able to cover a bunch of styles but I can hang out on guitar pretty well too.
- Screen name:
- karlbear57
- Member since:
- Sep 05 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Beatles, Steely Dan, Larry Carlton, Stanley Clark, Dan Fogelberg, Talking Heads, Jimi Hendrix, Dean Parks, Michael Franks to name a few.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Moderate
- Lead Guitar:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Alto:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
I own about 30 guitars and basses in all from Gibsons and Fenders through Carvins and Schecters. I also build guitars and restore some too. I have various amps including a Tech 21, Acoustic, Legend and Carvin to name a couple. I have rack effects and tons of pedals as well as plenty of recording gear. I suffer from regular bouts of GAS (Gear Acquistion Syndrome) which tends to have me spending too much time on e-bay.
