Three of my basses have a one-of-a-kind custom pickguard made by Alper from @alperiouspickguard. I couldn’t be happier with how they have turned out. These pickguards help to transform each bass into a unique work of art. Alper is currently crafting a pickguard for my brand new @fender Precision 5-string bass. I look forward to posting the unboxing when it arrives. I can’t wait to show it off!
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The @werenogentlemen crew is back in the woodshed working on new songs and laying the groundwork for going back into the recording studio.
The @werenogentlemen crew is back in the woodshed working on new songs and laying the groundwork for going back into the recording studio. Hope to share some new goodies with y’all soon 🤘😎
The bracelet I’m wearing is made from repurposed, used bass guitar strings.
The bracelet I’m wearing is made from repurposed, used bass guitar strings. Much thanks to my long-time friend and former work co-hort David Kohler for such a thoughtful gift from @retunedjewelry.
Because of the various alloys used to make guitar/bass strings, they are extremely difficult to recycle. Over 700 tons of strings end up in the dump every year. Retuned Jewelry works with music shops and musicians to collect used strings that would have otherwise been thrown away and instead make a variety of jewelry that are works of art in their own right.
My buddy David is an amazing artist as well. Check out the beautiful exotic wooden bowls and vessels he spins at https://dgkdesign.com (hit the link in my bio).
Thanks for the killer gift, David! I miss giving you all my money in our weekly poker games. 🤘😎
Listen to We’re No Gentlemen’s new song “Vicious Love” on the compilation ‘A Tribute to New Found Glory’ from Pacific Ridge Records
Here’s a sneak preview of the music video for “Vicious Love”, the new single from @werenogentlemen.
Here’s a sneak preview of the music video for “Vicious Love”, the new single from @werenogentlemen. The song will be available on Pacific Ridge Record’s tribute to New Found Glory compilation at the end of March. We’ll drop the video on YouTube at the same time. Can’t wait to share the full-length video with you!
It was so great to spend a full day teaching surf lessons yesterday.
It was so great to spend a full day teaching surf lessons yesterday. I’ll have to admit that I’m a bit sore today, as it’s been a few months since I last did back-to-back lessons all day (plus I snuck in 90 minutes of surf time for myself). I’m so happy to be back in the water sharing the stoke with all the other great coaches at @onewavesurf. 😎🤙
We’re No Gentlemen on the upcoming episode of Halshack Rockcast coming later this month.
Watch for We’re No Gentlemen on the upcoming episode of Halshack Rockcast coming later this month.
Over the years, I’ve owned and played several different makes and models of basses.
Over the years, I’ve owned and played several different makes and models of basses. I’m not really a collector by any means, and I typically sell or trade any of my gear that I don’t use on a regular basis. The @ernieballmusicman Stingray 5 HH is my go-to bass for it’s versatility, and I love the way it sits in the mix. I also own a few other basses as well for specific needs. They all qualify as my ‘dream gear’ for different reasons.
What’s on your list of ‘dream gear’?
Truth!
Truth!
This chart was inspired by a post I saw on @bassmagazineonline, but I adjusted it to include the results from my own experience. I have developed a love/hate relationship with the “I Love You, Man” movie.
Depending on perspective, this is a great era for independent musicians and artists to shine — those who can make recordings and videos without a big team.
Depending on perspective, this is a great era for independent musicians and artists to shine — those who can make recordings and videos without a big team. I’m so proud of all of the projects I work with for keeping up the momentum and finding new ways work and collaborate when everything felt so futile.
Photo capture from video by @red_hareimages