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Since the beginning, one of our primary goals is featuring our readers. One way we do that is with our Reader Spotlight. We’d be thrilled if you shared your story with us.

Reader Spotlight: Ricardo Ferrari

Reader Spotlight: Ricardo Ferrari

Meet Ricardo Ferrari, a guitarist-turned-bassist who said was thanks to “the absence of one more lower octave on the standard guitar.” Ricardo is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story… Bio: I began playing nylon guitar at 16. First, pop Brazilian music and then classical. I graduated from Berklee in 1985. I took up bass guitar...

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Reader Spotlight: Adam Dowd

Reader Spotlight: Adam Dowd

Meet Adam Dowd, a bassist from the UK who spends his time performing and teaching “the rock stars of tomorrow” at East Riding College. Adam is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story… Bio: I have been many things to many people over the years! I consider myself a “bassist for musical experiments.” My current role...

Reader Spotlight: Ariana Falcò

Reader Spotlight: Ariana Falcò

Meet Ariana Falcò, a bassist from Argentina who spends her days teaching, recording and playing bass. Ariana is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s her story… Bio: I started to play bass when I was 17 and in a random way, when some friends forgot an electric bass, after a show, in my house. Since I was...

Reader Spotlight: Semjon Becker

Reader Spotlight: Semjon Becker

Meet Semjon Becker, a bassist from Germany who got his start standing up his father’s guitars and tried to emulate the double bass. Years later, he and his dad reflected on that story, and his dad bought him a bass. Semjon is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story… Bio: Hello, fellow bass players! I am...

Reader Spotlight: Liam “Leroy” Owen

Reader Spotlight: Liam “Leroy” Owen

Growing up in what he describes as “the wildest and weirdest parts of West Wales,” Liam “Leroy” Owen lived in a home without a TV signal. “So music was what we did,” he shares. His dad – a guitarist – had plenty of instruments around, and when it came time for Liam to choose one, he chose the bass. Liam...

Reader Spotlight: Keith “k-dub” White

Reader Spotlight: Keith “k-dub” White

Meet Keith White, AKA “k-dub, keeperodafunk.” He has a great story about how he got his start on bass – an instrument he’s now played for over four decades. Keith is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story… Bio: Keith White, also known internationally as “k-dub, keeperodafunk,” has played bass and guitar for 46 years. He...

Reader Spotlight: Simon Poulton

Reader Spotlight: Simon Poulton

Meet Simon Poulton, a bassist from London. Simon says he got a late start on the bass, but he’s made the most of his time on the instrument since then. Simon is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story… Bio: I started seriously playing quite late, around 16 years old, I had my first gig a...

Reader Spotlight: Russ Webster

Reader Spotlight: Russ Webster

Meet Russ Webster, who was first drawn to the low end when he was around 12 years old, thanks to bands like AC/DC, Kiss, and Rush. Today, Russ plays in a successful band in the midwest. Russ is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story… Bio: My name is Russ Webster and I’m from Indianapolis, Indiana....

Reader Spotlight: Franziska Plueckhan

Reader Spotlight: Franziska Plueckhan

Meet Franziska Plueckhan (aka Sissip), a bassist who has traveled the world, and covers the musical spectrum from solo bass and vocals to studio work, to top 40. Franziska says she got her start on bass due to the size of her hands and has been playing ever since. She’s this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s her...

Reader Spotlight: Dylan Caillouet

Reader Spotlight: Dylan Caillouet

Meet Dylan Caillouet, a bassist from New Orleans who has an impressive resume over his 13 years of playing. Dylan is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story… Bio: I am a New Orleans musician who has played with the likes of Trombone Shorty, George Porter Jr., Henrik Linder, Tab Benoit, Terrence Higgins, Donald Harrison, Jody...

Reader Spotlight: Bill Bodily

Reader Spotlight: Bill Bodily

Meet Bill Bodily, a bassist and software developer who manages to balance both to allow him to tour. For 26 years, Bill has been pursuing the bass – starting with a reluctant teacher before venturing out on his own. Bill is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story… Bio: Bill Bodily is a Central New York...

Reader Spotlight: David Ashton

Reader Spotlight: David Ashton

Meet David Ashton, who started playing bass three years ago thanks to a band in need of a bassist. When his mother became ill, he started focusing more on his music. Then an encounter with Victor Wooten changed things even more. David is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story… Bio: In April of 2000, I...