TheAutoProf

ABOUT

Hi, I'm a fresh '50 years but feel nowhere close to that, unless we're talking aches and pains. LOL My main gig is as an automotive technician and instructor and I have been in the automotive business for over 37 years. I do enjoy the whole process of learning new and challenging material, practice, rehearsal, getting the sound and stage set and gigging. Keep it loose but come to practice prepared is my motto. Things are more fun when everyone is on the same wavelength. Playing live is the best and the goal. My main contribution would be bass guitar, and I like to be busy. If a song needs a 12 string or another electric I can help out as well. Always working on my voice but I can sing lead if we feel the song suits my voice, which leans toward the higher pitches. It really helps when singing harmony and backup. I can fill in for your bass player and have done so many times in the past. If you're in the studio I can help out given some lead time to prep as I haven't sight read in a very long time...though a thorough refresher is on my list of things to do.

Screen name:: TheAutoProf
Member since:: Aug 08 2016; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 40
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week

Influences

Classic/Progressive Rock
Rush, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Styx, The Who, The Guess Who, Rolling Stones, Max Webster, Kim Mitchell
I live to learn new stuff and challenge myself instrumentally and vocally

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:: Advanced
Vocalist - Soprano:: Moderate
Rhythm Guitar:: Moderate
Other:: Moderate
Vocalist - Tenor:: Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Yorkville 4x10 Bass Bin
Yorkville 18" sub Bin
Fender 4x10 Bass Bin
Traynor BA400 Amp head
Yorkville Bassmaster 400 head
Ampeg BA300 Combo
Yorkville 5000 Elite PA System
Fender Jazz Bass
elDegas Custom Bass
Fender Telecaster
Yamaha 12 string acoustic w/electric upgrade
Effects
AKG Mic
Shure instrument mics