Bob Black – Bass Guitar and Vocals
Bob has been involved with music since an early age, starting with violin at age 9, the trombone in high school, and finally the electric bass. He has played in the D.C. area for more than 30 years in the jazz, rock, and blues genre with such groups as; The Blackburn Group, Swing Thing, The James Erwin Quartet, Moving Targets, Juggernaut, and Versus. Bob has written many bass-oriented instrumental pieces that have been performed by a number of bands, including Whatever’s rendition of his songs Whatever Rocks and Heavy Metal. Bob is well-versed in recording. A collection of his originals can be hears on his Robert Black Compilation CD. His intricate bass lines and melodic feel are reminiscent of Stanley Clark. Bob is also a member of the Encore Singers, where he sings bass.
Bob’s Gear
Basses:
o Pedulla MVP Custom 4 String Fretted
o Carvin LB75F w/Labella Deep Talking (black
tapewound) Strings (5-string fretless)
o Carvin LB76 6-string
o Bass Collection, 5 string Fretted
Amplification, Speakers and Effects:
o Hartke 5000 Bass Amp
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Avatar 2x10 and 1x15 Bass cabinets
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Polytone Pro Bass (220W 1x15 & 2x8)
o Alesis QuadraVerb
o Behringer Composer
o BBE 382 Sonic Maximizer
o Morley PWV
o Boss Octaver