Chike - Bass Guitar

Chike says:

It's terrific to be playing bass in Blackpool's top rock covers band and I recommend it to everyone to have a go at playing their favourote instrument in a live situation for the entertainment of people - it's a thrill. And I also have to mention the support that The Monkey Army has given me is something I will never forget. The band play exactly the type of music I have always been into and I've also enjoyed the challenge of learning such a varied and interesting set list. Let's face it, when you are told to learn songs ranging from Rage Against The Machine to Tina Turner passing Green Day, Maximo Park and Foo Fighters along the way, well, you just know it's going to be a Hullova ride!! Sounds like a Crazy Train to me and I have bought a one way ticket!!!

Chike's kit:

Basses

Fender Jazz Bass (US Model) 5 String in Slutty Fender Fiesta Red!

Fender Jazz Bass (Jap 62 Reissue model) 4 string passive in Candy Apple Red

Fender Jazz Bass 4 string Fretless (Mexican) in Midnight Wine! Smooth, baby!

Backline

Marshall VBA400 Bass Head (400 Watts) and Marshall VBC 4x12 Cabinet.

Strings

D'Addario EXL170 Nickel
Ernie Ball Super Slinky's

Fingers or Pick?

Fingers for sure. I have Russian Hands and Roman Fingers!

What Effects Do You Use?

Boss TU2 Tuner with a Boss OD3 Overdrive pedal, Bassballs Nano, BOSS LMB3 Limiter & Boss Noise Suppresser.
I also use a Samson AP1B Wireless Bass System :o))

Influences

Paul McCartney, Shavo Odadjian, Jaco Pastorius, Chris Squier, Stuart Zender & loads more players too many to mention.

Love Chris Squire from Yes and Flea from the Chillis and Stuart Zender.

Favourite bands are Yes, RHCP, SOAD, Jamiroquai, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Who, Muse, Blink 182, Green Day, James Brown, Linkin Park, Lizzy, Deep Purple and spin off bands. I also love all those songs you here and don't know (like disco & funk) coz the basslines are just so FUNKAYYYYYY.

Jaco was and always will be the best ever bassist ever!

Contact: chike@smokinmonkey.org

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