The Real World: Earl “RRRL” Thornton

    Home base San Tan Valley, AZ Occupation Elementary and middle school orchestra director private lessons Gigs Izzy Edible Basses Palatino laminated bass (the beater bass), circa 1900 German carved bass (the orchestral and lesson bass), Modulus Quantum 5 string Rig
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    Home base San Tan Valley, AZ

    Occupation Elementary and middle school orchestra director; private lessons

    Gigs Izzy Edible

    Basses Palatino laminated bass (the beater bass), circa-1900 German carved bass (the orchestral and lesson bass), Modulus Quantum 5-string

    Rig K&K Bass Master pro pickup & preamp, Line 6 POD X3 Live, Ampeg SVT-3PRO, Ampeg PR-410HLF

    Effects Line 6 POD X3 Live

    Strings, etc. D’Addario Helicore Hybrid (upright), Rotosound PSD Bass (electric)

    Heroes & Inspiration Jon Liebman, “Fleeb” Thomas, Miles Mosley

    How did you come to play bass? I have always been a fan of the underdog. When I started going to see live shows, I felt the bass was the underdog of the group. So I went out & bought one!

    What’s a lesson you’ve learned along the way? Never burn a bridge. Find your personal voice. Mash up what you have learned from all those great players and make it your own.

    Contact J13@cox.net, www.IzzyEdible.com, www.myspace.com/izzyedible, www.facebook. com/izzyedible, www.twitter.com/izzyedible

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