The Real World: Earl “RRRL” Thornton - BassPlayer.com

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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Publish date:: Mar 22, 2011

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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