Jake de VilliersJunior Posting Member |
Last Activity: 03-13-2014 02:59 PM
About Me
- About Jake de Villiers
- Musical Background
- I am a lifelong singer and 38 year guitar player who has been steadily consumed by the double bass since first playing bluegrass in about 1978. I play in the Vancouver area bluegrass band 'Story House' with my wife on bass. We've been singing together for 33 years and she's a great singer and songwriter.
- Location
- Crescent Beach, BC
- Additional Information
- After 30 years as a carpenter and cabinetmaker I now setup & repair stringed instruments for a living. I work part time at the main Long & McQuade store in downtown Vancouver as their 'String Repairman' and also in my own shop. I can be found online at www.thebassspa.com and www.crescentbeachguitar.com
- Your Gear
- 1938 Kay M-1, 1939 Kay C-1, 2006 Roma Hybrid, ca. 1850 Bohemian Flatback, 1967 D-18, 1972 D-28, 1938 Martin OO-17, 1948 Martin O-18, 1973 Fender Tele, 2005 Gibson SG, etc
- Why you joined Ken's Corner
- I kinda missed Kennyboy! =)