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Triphasic Concert in Mallorca

Triphasic Concert – February 11, 2012 Teatre de Manacor Avenida del Parc, 07500 Manacor, Mallorca. 20:30 presented by Renou Col.lectiu

GK-3B minimized

Hey Willis, I see that you “minimized” a GK-3B pickup on your bass, presumably to make it look nicer. Before I start hacking my brand new GK-3B, I’d like to ask you if you can give me some insight into how you did it. Is there something I should watch out for, or is it [...]

Random Groove Generator

Hey Willis, I’m an American bassist living in Germany for nearly 40 years. I teach here at the Mannheim Music school. One question: When you’re playing random (sounding) lines on funk grooves, how would you describe the process of making your note/dead-note & rhythmical choices. Do you think a lot in terms of odd rhythmical [...]

Ghost in the Machine

Hey Willis, Good morning, sir. I really like the website and am very impressed both by the attention to detail you give in explaining your playing style, and by your obvious willingness to help out the bass community in general. Excellent job and thanks. My question regards the Graph Tech Ghost MIDI system for bass. [...]

3 against 2

Hey Willis, I’m originally a guitar player and when I started playing bass about five years ago I tried to learn your three finger technique. It did seem a bit complicated at first and I eventually ended up playing with two fingers instead. Do you think it’s worth the time and effort at this point [...]

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