I am known as "BISCUIT" and I am a self-taught bass guitarist of some
19 years now. I play 5 and 6 string Spector basses exclusively, and
have used them all with many bands during live and recording work over
the years. I am predominantly a "Solo" artist these days, but will play
with any musicians if the circumstances are right.
I am an endorsee/Artist for SPECTOR bass guitars and also an
Endorsee/ambassador for HARTKE bass amplification systems. All of the
above recognitions I am very proud of, and to be recognized by the
likes of Spector and Hartke is very flattering indeed and I thank them
all for their friendship and support.
I am currently working on material for my second solo album, which is
keeping me busy at the moment. Having said that... If anyone out there
should require some "Biscuitised" bass on their projects, please do not
hesitate in contacting me.
My influences are so varied, that there is not enough room here to list
them all, but in the world of Bass, my top 4 are Jaco Pastorius, Billy
Sheehan, John Myung and Mike Inez.
Bands and Artists are way too numerous, but I would say my biggest
influences are from the world of rock, with the likes of... Thin Lizzy,
Whitesnake, Journey, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Ozzy and more recently,
and probably the best of all are, Dream Theater. I am a big lover of
grunge too, so Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam are up there in a very big
way.
Having said that, I love the great jazz, blues and soul artists too
(i.e. JACO, Stu Hamm, Marcus Miller and the like). If you would like to
get deeper, then drop me a line and I will be glad to give you the full
range.
I use Spector Bass guitars exclusively, and my main weapons these days,
are a 5 string Euro LX Custom fretless and a 6 String Euro LX both
fitted with two EMG Soapbar pick ups, and my basses are only ever laid
with Rotosound strings.... Roundwound Jazz bass 77's on the custom
fretless, and Swing Bass 66's on the 6 string.
I use Hartke Amplification exclusively also, which includes a HA5500
head and two-4x10 XL cabs. I also use a Hartke "Bass attack pedal/DI
box, and a Harke HS 1200 1X15 kickback combo for home practice and
teaching.
I also use a BOSS GT-6B bass effects processor, which is really being put through its paces at the moment.... Great tool!!!
I use KLOTZ cables, and also for live work, an Audio Technica wireless system.
Visit online:
www.myspace.com/biscuitandbass4