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Song With No Name.wmv bassplayerkimberly 2,949 views Another one of my grooves that goes over well when performing. And, as with most of my grooves that 'turn into tunes', I sit around a bit and ponder what to title it. In ...
This and That Take 2.wmv bassplayerkimberly 2,894 views Playing "A Little of This and a Little of That ". Pieces of 'Insert Name Here' Blues, Shuffles and Bar Tunes. Live at Forza's Coffee in Silverdale WA. February 5th, 2011...
"Ho' Down" written and performed by Solo Bassist Kimberly Lynn bassplayerkimberly 2,509 views A work in process and another inspired by television 'ditty'. After the late late late show, local stations start running 'paid for' advertising and programming. They als...
Solo Bassist Kimberly Lynn plays 'White Christmas' bassplayerkimberly 4,491 views Since I'm already seeing television commercials and decorations coming out for sale for the upcoming holiday season, it's time for "White Christmas". :) Depending on th...
Solo Bassist Kimberly Lynn plays 'Stan's Groove' bassplayerkimberly 4,700 views Captured live at the Global Bean Coffee Traders in Silverdale Wa 10-03-08. A 'little ditty' inspired by my cousin Stan Hoffman keyboardist extraordinaire. Two looping par...
Six String Noodlin' Blues bassplayerkimberly 1,544 views After getting a six string Alembic Epic a month ago to the day, I was emboldened enough to take it to a gig and play live, so 'technically' this is the debut of my sixer. :...
Solo Bassist Kimberly Lynn 'Something/Across the Universe' bassplayerkimberly 8,839 views Harrison/Lennon/McCartney. That says it all. :) Anyway, this was captured on 02/16/08 in Redmond Wa at the Three Lions Pub. A two song solo bass medley.
Solo Bassist Kimberly Lynn plays 'Coppin a Feel' bassplayerkimberly 68,040 views Inspired as I was walking through the living room and heard a cool groove on a television commercial. By the time I got through trying to 'capture the feel' and the tune e...
Solo Bassist Kimberly Lynn plays a 'Keaggy Groove' bassplayerkimberly 6,742 views Inspired by Phil Keaggy's 'Salvation Army Band'. Another study in evolution from the previous version captured from my first solo gig in January '07. Taped at the Global ...
Solo Bassist Kimberly Lynn plays 'Got Blues?' 11/07 version bassplayerkimberly 1,400 views A 'study in evolution' comparison with the previous version from my first solo gig in January '07. Taped at the Global Bean Coffee Traders in Silverdale, WA 11/09/07. A t...

About bassplayerkimberly

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Jul 10, 2011

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Jan 31, 2007

About this user

Solo bassist living on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state.

My apologies for 'being gone so long' and not answering comments and questions. I injured my fretting hand thumb and tore some ligaments and it's taken about two years to recover. Being as how it hurt me to play, I've been pretty out of it for this time. It really sucked to say the least, as for a long time I couldn't even practice without re-injuring my thumb.. On a positive I'm starting to play again. :) More videos coming soon. :)

Back to our regular scheduled programming. ;)

Since I get so many questions about my music I'm going to cover the basics. :)

I learned to play a right handed bass left handed 'upside down' due to having lost half of my two middle fingers and half of my thumb on my left hand in a childhood accident. :)

I play left handed five and six string Alembic Epic's that have been customized for me by the factory with new saddles, tail pieces and bridges to accomodate my right hand stringing 'upside down' left handed instrument playing style.

I learned to play 'upside down' due to not owning my own instrument for the first couple of years I played. When I could finally afford my own instrument (a right handed Fender clone), I immediately turned it 'right side up' with left hand stringing. About three days of realizing I'd have to not only relearn everything but also break my 'muscle memory' patterns, I switched it back to right hand stringing on a right hand instrument played left handed upside down until I finally got my left handed Alembics. Did that make sense? ;D

I use Roland GK3-B pickups mounted on both my five and six string basses and run them into a Roland GR-20 guitar synthesizer.

I use a Boss RC-50 loop station to perform my material and will likely incorporate another one into my performances (rather than have one just sitting around for a backup in case of emergency).

I've also recently added a Boss ME-50B multi-effects to my signal chain to add some depth and 'color' my sound as needed by my material. I also just added an Eventide Pitchfactor. Wow!

I'm also incorporating a Behringer FC1010 midi controller to my setup to use for switching patches on the loopers and synth.

I'll also be incorporating a drum machine which will also be in the midi control chain thru the FC1010.

All of the above mentioned devices/effects are either already being used live or in the rehearsal studio prior to live performance.

I've gone through a couple of different amps over the last couple of years playing as a soloist. I started with a Aguilar 2-12 combo and an Eden 4-10 cabinet but traded them away for an Epifani 1-12 combo. The Aguilar sounded great but was just too heavy at 95 pounds. I still have the Epifani but am beginning to phase out my back line and use a PA system. Currently I'm running a 16 channel Yamaha 5016CF powered mixer with two EV ZX1-90's (2 way 8's) and two EV SB122 sub-woofers. Full range frequency response does make a difference. :)

Guess that's enough. ;D

Any questions feel free to give a holler. :)

Best Regards,

Kimberly Lynn - Solo Bassist :)

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