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Free-Lance Bassist and Endorsing Artist for Tecamp Bass Players Gear, and most recently became an Emerging Artist with Bartolini Pickups and Electronics. His main Bass is a Brubaker KXB-5 Custom. A U.S. Army Veteran, he has traveled the World and while serving managed to play with various acts in venues across the Globe. Walt is Bassist in Residence for Tight Mike Productions and Remnant Sounds and Delaware based Band Urband Legend. He is also an active Clinician with the Virginia Bass Forum. He is currently working with Folk/Country Artist Bonita Secunda, and Christian Smooth Jazz Artist Michelle Danette on their forthcoming CD’s. He uses Dunlop Super Bright and D’Orazio Stainless Steel Strings and whether at home or in the Studio uses GRADO Headphones exclusively. He can be found playing locally in the Philly/NJ/Delaware Tri-State Area. He has graced the stage with Michelle Wright, Fazes Band, Larry Tucker, Red Alert, David Hughes, Webb Thomas, Mike Tyler, Richard Tucker, Timmy Hutton, Barron Pearson, Bosz & the 629 Band, Bosz The Producer.
- Screen name:
- phillybass101
- Member since:
- Apr 15 2008
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Past Influences: Larry, Louis,Stanley, and Alphonso. James Brown, Ronald 'Kool' Bell, Ohio Players, Mandrill, Randy Jackson.
Current Influences:
None. Everyone is starting to sound alike thanks to the internet and copy catting. I'd rather sound like myself.
Responses to my Track:
Anthony Wellington:"Cool track. Funky for sure. Sounds like a Flanger is on the bass."
Jamaal Cubbage:"By the way, nice track! Sounds awesome! Have a BassBreakin' great day!"
Tyrone Brown:International Jazz Bassist: I've been meaning to tell you that I checked out
the clip and enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing ~ Ty
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Trace,SWR, Tecamp Puma 500 Heads, 4,5,str basses, 2 2x10 cabs (Horizon 230wt, Peavey-175wt) 1 2x12 Tecamp M212. 1 1x18-400wt cab (Avatar-they don't make these anymore).Primary instr. Brubaker KXB-5 Custom. Also have a Brubaker Brute MJX-5 upgraded with Reed James Pups and Bart NTMB Pre, Brubaker Brute SC-5 (Single Cut) Geddy Lee Jazz Bass. and one Fretless Bass . In the demo I'm playing an Ibanez SR885? through a miced cheap azz Crate combo amp with chorus. Hey that's what I had back in the day!
MUSIC
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Nobody Funks Like Finn
Nobody Funks Like Finn Track number: 1 Year: 1990 Album: None Genre: Funk
This is a one take I did in Okinawa Japan. My boy said you got one take for the song and one take for the solo. There are no overdubs. This was strictly off the cuff. I'm interesed in writing and publishing my own songs but have been too busy playing other peoples songs
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Finn's Groove (Video)
Finn's Groove (Video)Msghyk1bxQs
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Walt & Weston Improv (Video)
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Dunlop Super Bright Strings (Video)
Dunlop Super Bright Strings (Video)JJk_q39kTuQ